Hearing Neonseis's sudden declaration, many members of the Thurii delegation were visibly shocked.
Kuno Gorata, trying to maintain control of the situation, had no choice but to suggest, "Thurii needs to discuss this matter privately before making a decision."
Juleios nodded in agreement, his expression calm. As the Thurii delegation walked off to deliberate, Juleios turned to Stromboli with a sly grin and raised his thumb.
"Lord Stromboli, what you just said was excellent!"
"I meant every word of it!" Stromboli snapped, glaring defiantly.
"That's exactly what I wanted!" Juleios replied with a hearty laugh.
Finally, Stromboli laughed too, feeling as though he had vented his long-standing anger at the Thurians.
Meanwhile, in the Thurii delegation's camp, Kuno Gorata addressed his colleagues with a stern expression.