Diplomats

*HORSES SFX*

I and the rest of the Leaders are waiting here at the Northern Gates of Gaorus. We can now see the company of humans from Zione. As they get nearer, I can see a carriage surrounded by guards riding horses. There are also some smaller carriages at the back. The carriage stopped right in front of us and someone is going out.

A thin man that looks like he is in his thirties is in front of us. He is wearing elegant clothes just like what you would expect from someone who has a high rank.

"Greetings. I am Mello Lasterson. The Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Great Kingdom of Zione."

"Good to meet you, sir Mello. My name is Wreck and I am the Chairman of the Mudland Union."

I offered a handshake and he accepted it. As soon as I held his hands, I felt chills. This guy seems like a very clever individual. Looks like this is going to be hard. We then broke the handshake.

"So you are the person that united all of the independent places here in this troubling lands. I would say that you are really impressive considering the fact that you are still young."

"Oh, no need for those compliments. It was all because the Leaders were cooperating with my ideas. By the way, these are the leaders of every town of the Mudland Union."

I introduced each of them to the Minister.

"Now that it is almost lunch, shall we proceed to the banquet hall? We have prepared a huge feast for everyone in your company."

"Alright then. Please take care of us well."

We headed towards the town hall where the food that was of course cooked by Lisha and her team. They went all out with the dishes. The buffet includes Beef Steak, Curry, Elk Burgers, Pasta, and many more. I was happy with what the Cooking team served. Looks like the humans are happy too.

"Your dishes are tasty sir Wreck. Who invented these?"

"It was my idea sir Mello but my head chef named Lisha and her team was the one who implemented my plans."

"You really are an impressive person, sir Wreck. Just like what I have expected."

Expected? Did he have some intel about me?

"What do you mean by that sir?"

"I already knew about you from our young captain named Reid."

So it was Reid huh. I clearly told him not to tell about me but in this situation, it is inevitable since we are talking about diplomacy here.

"Reid told me how you created your own village at the center of the Crimson Woods. I laughed at him when he told me about that story, but when I heard the news about the Mudlands being united by a human being, I quickly knew that the story of the Human that created a village in one of the most dangerous places of the land is true. That is why we are here in your land. Anyways let us continue our talks later."

He then left.

What was that all about? I knew from the start that this man is a competent man but I never expected that he is this clever. He is also very good with his words. Damn, I really need to bring my A-game later.

Now that we are all done eating, all of the Leaders all headed towards the meeting room. The minister brought a lady in her twenties that looks like her secretary. We made sure that this meeting is private so we had guards outside the doors. We all are now seated.

"Thank you for your hospitality Chairman Wreck and also to you Master Gald. Your services and hospitality were high quality and all of my men were satisfied. The food was also great. Thank you once again."

"No problem Human Minister. My town has always been great at everything. HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

I thought that the Minister would be disturbed with what Gald said but he also chuckled a little bit so I am glad. I then started the meeting.

"Shall we start sir Mello?"

"Of course. Since we are the guests we should state our purpose first. Let me tell all of you about our side. When I heard about the formation of a united country in our south, I knew that you are be going to be a great nation. Your land has great potential. Your races are varied and each has its own specialties. You are all also diverse in terms of economical potential. I view your nation as a superpower in the future."

The minister continued his sweet talks for a while. This is bad. The leaders are getting sucked into his atmosphere. If this continues we are surely going to lose these talks. He has absolute control over the meeting right now.

But I cannot deny it. He really has the skills. Why do I feel like I am listening to myself talking? No No! He has a different style. He has that feel of sucking the food first before swallowing, and everyone is getting sucked right now. I need to gain control of this meeting now before everything messes up!

"Why don't you get to the point sir Mello? What are you trying to achieve here?"

He smiled.

"No need to rush here Chairman. We still have a lot of time. And don't worry, I am almost there."

Damn. He really has complete control of the pacing! I need to stop this!

"I know what you want from us, Minister! You are here to propose to us an alliance! I know all your plans."

He then smiled.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You are a very funny individual sir Wreck! You must have tried to predict our goals. Nice try, but unfortunately you are wrong."

Damn. I messed up.

"Well since we are going straight to our plans here. I am going to announce to everyone our true goal right now."

I listened in silence.

"We want your Union to surrender to us and be a part of our Kingdom."

Damn.

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