Queen Elsa listened quietly to Viscount Austin's request and found that the terms for the East Territory's proposal could be summarized into two conditions: one was to hand over Vera, and the other was to allow troops to be stationed in Silvermoon City.
Agreeing to these conditions would mean the complete subjugation of the Half-Elf Kingdom to the control of the East.
Viscount Austin's audacity in making such demands clearly stemmed from his confidence.
With the 100,000 troops backing him, he was certain Queen Elsa would have no choice but to comply. After all, Silvermoon City had recently suffered a military coup, leaving it vulnerable. Even if the Silvermoon Guard had remained intact, would they dare to face the overwhelming might of the East's forces alone?
Though enraged, Queen Elsa maintained a composed demeanor. With feigned embarrassment, she replied:
