Tidal Star Sea.
Heavenly God Fortress·Bright Conference Hall.
Edrig, Archbishop Deshier, Limi, Bailut and others were sitting around the round conference table.
The center of the conference table displayed a detailed star map of the Tidal Star Sea.
"The Angkes Republic has been completely plundered, successfully reaping a large amount of resources."
"The Momion Kingdom has secretly compromised and is willing to offer protection fees."
...
Many generals present excitedly reported to Edrig and others.
"Well done."
Edrig Vice Sect Hierarch was very satisfied.
However, at this mont, a virtual ssage projection suddenly popped up.
"Notice: Remote communication request from Star Destroyer·Holy Crown received."
Everyone was slightly taken aback, falling silent as they looked at Edrig.
Edrig raised his hand and waved, accepting the remote communication.
The virtual images of Archbishop Mackenwa and Admiral Sorrenke appeared instantly, both speaking with unnatural expressions.
"Lord Edrig."
"What is it?"
Edrig, noticing their deanor, felt a slight sinking feeling in his heart and asked calmly.
Archbishop Mackenwa’s old face twitched with guilt as he spoke.
"I’m sorry, Lord Edrig! It was our incompetence; the Heavenly Light Shield transfer fortress was sunk by the Federation’s Thirteenth Legion, and all the supplies on it were destroyed. Moreover, we allowed the reinforcents from Rain Capital to break through the blockade, transporting supplies to the Tidal Star Sea."
"What happened? We actually lost?"
"How could that be possible?"
"Indeed, it’s too absurd."
...
The generals on the scene discussed in shock.
"Hmph, a bunch of useless people."
Bailut sneered sarcastically.
At this, Archbishop Deshier said to Mackenwa and Sorrenke helplessly.
"I warned you early on that the Thirteenth Legion is not like other legions; it’s not made of mud. You must be cautious, extrely cautious! Now look what happened, the good situation has been completely ruined."
Admiral Sorrenke, hearing this, gritted his teeth and said.
"This was our ss-up. Whatever the punishnt, we are willing to bear it."
"Alright, talking about it now is of no use. Your punishnt will be postponed for now. Once the matter of the Tidal Star Sea is resolved, you can go to plea before the Fanluo God Emperor."
Edrig’s eyes flickered as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Yes."
Mackenwa and Sorrenke replied with dim expressions.
"Everyone, the Federation’s reinforcents have arrived. Does anyone have a good idea?"
Edrig turned to look at everyone present.
As a result, upon hearing Edrig’s words, everyone remained silent, no one willing to stick their neck out.
The scene beca awkwardly silent.
At this point, Archbishop Deshier sighed slightly and said.
"Lord Edrig, I think it’s ti to consider activating the backup plan."
Edrig’s eyes flickered brilliantly at Deshier’s words, and he smiled imdiately, saying.
"Deshier, let consider this matter; you first make contact."
"Alright!"
Deshier nodded and then cut off the projection.
"Dismissed!"
Edrig stood up, addressing everyone.
....
Sea God Fortress.
In a long corridor passage.
An old woman, wrinkled, hunched over, with white pupils, was leading two hooded figures in gray trench coats inside.
Soon, she brought them to the door of an unassuming room.
The old woman in front of the door opened it and led the two inside.
The room’s interior space was small, its furnishings simple yet of high quality.
At this mont, there stood a figure with their back to them inside the room.
The old woman respectfully bowed and said.
"Miss, I have brought the people."
"Bi Han, you may leave now!"
City Lord Alicia turned around and said to the old woman.
"Yes!"
Bi Han respectfully exited, closing the door behind her.
"Alright, you can remove your disguises now; there are no strangers here."
Alicia looked at the two, speaking coldly.
The two stretched out their hands and removed their hoods, revealing their faces. These two were none other than Archbishop Deshier and Limi.
"City Lord Alicia, it’s been a long ti."
Archbishop Deshier smiled as he spoke.
"Let’s forego the pleasantries; what’s the purpose of your visit?"
Alicia did not show Deshier and Limi a pleasant deanor.
"Lord Alicia, we actually ca today with friendly intentions."
"Friendly intentions? Don’t you find that laughable? Stop beating around the bush and say what you have to say."
"Lord Alicia, you misunderstand. We’re here to negotiate."
"Negotiate? Would you be so kind? What conditions do you have? Let’s hear them."
"As expected, nothing can be hidden from you, Lord Alicia. As long as you’re willing to pay us material equivalent to 1 trillion Federation Coins, our Heavenly Revelation Divine Country will imdiately withdraw its troops."
Archbishop Deshier directly stated their demand.
In fact, the reason Deshier ca to negotiate with Alicia was because the Federation’s reinforcents had successfully broken through. Capturing the Tidal Star Sea would not be easy for them.
Of course, the main reason was that Rain Capital was easy to manipulate, but the Federation was not as easily handled.
Therefore, instead of continuing a hard battle, it was more profitable to extort a large sum.
The won of Rain Capital might not be proficient in warfare, but they excelled at making money. They could co up with 1 trillion.
Alicia, listening to Deshier’s words, was sowhat tempted. Spending 1 trillion for peace was not unacceptable to them, after all, the sunk ships and chas were worth more than that amount.
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