Final offer

The group observed that while the truce clauses had seen improvements, the council's underlying intentions weren't entirely veiled. In particular, the last two clauses raised some concerns. The twelfth clause, which dealt with the consequences of breaking the truce, remained somewhat unclear, leaving questions about the severity of potential punishments.

As for the eleventh clause, it was crystal clear. The council seemed eager to have the option of requesting Rain's assistance, likely due to his unique abilities. If the need arose for a small team, the humans could swiftly respond, as it wouldn't necessitate a large-scale effort. This clause hinted at a certain reliance on Rain's powers, which the group found somewhat disconcerting.

"This is…" Esmeralda said while hesitating. "We don't plan on forcing you to bring the people that we want, but we don't want to waste time," Josar said. "It will be better if both sides cooperate with the best warriors of both sides."