As Jette was about to express his gratitude, Diges lowered his voice, "There are too many people here, sir. It's better if you know."
Jette didn't understand much about the governance of the beast race. It was only after Diges's explanation that he roughly understood why he had been treated that way upon his arrival.
The Wolf King and Diges turned back to their seats. Jette looked up and caught many eyes that couldn't retract in time. Clearly, the actions of the Wolf King and Diges had attracted much attention, indicating that the beast race was not monolithic.
Just then, the Beast King stood up, waved his hand, and made a silencing gesture, "Lords! Silence!"
The previously noisy banquet immediately quieted down. The Beast King's words clearly carried great authority.
The Beast King was very satisfied with this result, his face full of smiles, "Today, Saint Tiloman's envoy, Jette, visits our beast race to show friendship and the demeanor of a great nation. We, the beast race, are valiant and divine. I wonder which wise minister is willing to return to Saint Tiloman to convey my wishes?"
Jette exchanged a look with the Wolf King and Diges. Their words had come true so quickly. It seemed like a good start.
Before Diges could signal, a man from the seat next to the Shaman stood up and said loudly, "How can the envoy of a great nation be ridiculed by Saint Tiloman? Gate is willing to go!"
Before Gate's words had even fallen, both Diges and the Wolf King's expressions changed. They quickly exchanged glances with Gesi Qi, who also rose and said, "Your humble servant is also willing to go!"
The Beast King's joy was even greater, "Excellent, excellent! Truly worthy sons of our beast race! Both of you are willing to go, and I am very pleased. However, this puts me in a dilemma. Whom should I send?"
As he spoke, he appeared troubled.
Gesi Qi said, "In the Northern Continent's Ridge, I once fought without disgrace and drew with Vincent's top general! This time, I believe I will not disgrace the royal mission by visiting Saint Tiloman!"
The Beast King nodded repeatedly and said to Gate, who was in the opposite seat, "If General Gate visits Saint Tiloman, it will not show the abundance of talent in our beast race. Gate is an unknown person. If I can fulfill the royal mission, I will surely make Saint Tiloman dare not underestimate the beast race!"
Gate's praise for Gesi Qi made it difficult for Gesi Qi to argue further, and he could only repeatedly say he dared not.
The Wolf King and Diges felt a jolt in their hearts. Gate was indeed prepared. The two looked at the calm Shaman almost simultaneously.
The Shaman merely smiled and returned their greetings, showing no fear. Clearly, all of this had been planned by the Shaman and his people.
From this, it seemed they had fallen behind.
As expected, the Beast King said with delight, "Good! Gate's words align with my wishes. Since that is the case, you shall accompany Jette to visit Saint Tiloman."
Gate quickly rose and bowed in thanks. The honest Wolf King was about to speak, but Diges quickly pulled him aside.
The Beast King seemed to sense something and glanced in the direction of the Wolf King and Diges. Seeing them seated properly, he withdrew his gaze and looked at Jette, "I hope you will take good care of him!"
Jette stood up and bowed, "Jette, it is my undeniable duty!"
The Shaman let out a long sigh and looked at the Wolf King leisurely.
Now, the only thing he could do was to form an alliance. However, the alliance must be initiated by their side. With this thought, the Shaman enjoyed the Wolf King's fiery gaze even more.
Saint Tiloman, which was already facing one crisis after another, welcomed the beast race envoys. However, most of Saint Tiloman's ministers were still in the dark, not knowing why the beast race envoys had suddenly visited.
Even Billegis, the head of the Grand Army Commander, found it strange. He even joked with other generals in front of the palace, "Why would the beast race come to Saint Tiloman at this time? The three northwestern cities have rebelled because of them. Are they here to persuade us to surrender?"
The generals burst into laughter. If the three routes of the Winter's attack on Saint Tiloman could not achieve anything, could they possibly be persuaded by the words of the beast race envoys? Even if the beast race sent troops now, they would not be able to make much of a splash, let alone just an envoy.
Of course, some hawk generals unanimously expressed their indignation and declared that they should take the opportunity to show the beast race what they were made of.
When Selaphes arrived at the hall, the hall was in an uproar. The noise gradually subsided until Selaphes appeared.
Xiao Xun stepped out of the ranks first and said, "Your Majesty, the beast race has decided not to send troops to Saint Tiloman and has also stated that they will not interfere with the affairs of the northwest. Their visit this time is likely to seek peace."
After Xiao Xun finished speaking, it caused quite a stir in the court.
Billegis looked at Xiao Xun strangely, "Why does Lord Svein know this?"
Xiao Xun said faintly, "A few days ago, I sent Jette as an envoy to the beast race and have already persuaded the beast race's leader."
The ministers looked at each other. Although Svein had the authority to do so, Xiao Xun's secrecy was still somewhat strange. Could it be that they were forming another alliance?
Just as everyone was hesitating whether to speak out in protest, Xiao Xun had already spoken, "Saint Tiloman is in internal and external trouble, and it is not suitable to make more enemies. If we can make peace with the beast race, it would not be a bad thing at this time. To resist external enemies, we must first pacify the internal situation! If Saint Tiloman is constantly disturbed by external affairs, how can we pacify the internal situation?"
Billegis could no longer hold back his indignation and said, "Svein, the beast race and we are mortal enemies, and they have incited three of our cities to rebel. This person is not only the leader of the external enemy but also the leader of the internal enemy!"
Xiao Xun looked up at Selaphes on the steps and then said slowly, "In the conflict between the beast race and our country, both sides have made mistakes. This matter should not be entirely blamed on the beast race. As for the three cities within Saint Tiloman, the beast race has also promised that the three cities are internal affairs of Saint Tiloman. No matter how Saint Tiloman deals with these three cities, they will never interfere. The beast race sending envoys this time is likely to bring sufficient sincerity."
Having said this, he took a step forward, "Your humble servant requests Your Majesty to consider!"
The generals in the military ranks were all filled with indignation but could not say anything. Reckless men like Lei Jia were so angry that their faces turned red.
Billegis quickly said, "Svein! Our hatred for the beast race is as deep as the sea, and now you want His Majesty to negotiate peace with the beast race. Don't you think it's too cruel?"
Xiao Xun took a deep breath but did not look at Billegis. Instead, he stared at Selaphes, "Compared to the world, what do personal gains and losses matter?"
Xiao Xun's words made the atmosphere in the hall suddenly heavy. Selaphes, even on the steps, felt a sense of oppression that made her somewhat breathless.
After a while, she finally said, "Let it be as Svein says. Let the envoy of the beast race meet me in the reception hall."
After the morning court ended, Selaphes went to the banquet hall. A beast envoy with a green face and fangs stood with his scepter facing away from the door, by the window.
Hearing the sound of the door, he slowly turned around. Upon seeing Selaphes, he bowed to her, "Greetings, Ruler of Saint Tiloman, Commander of the Blue Sea and Blue Sky."
This envoy was Gate, who had accompanied Jette.
Selaphes nodded at Gate, indicating for him to sit down and talk.
Gate placed his scepter horizontally, "I heard that the three armies of Winter attacked, but Your Majesty repelled all three armies in just a few days. It is truly a blessing from heaven upon the Saint Duo Dynasty."
Selaphes said expressionlessly, "Let's cut to the chase. I heard you want to form an alliance with us."
The envoy stood up and bowed to the Empress, "That's right. Our great Beast King Gagai sent me here for the purpose of forming an alliance with Saint Tiloman to jointly resist Winter."
Selaphes tilted her head up, "Then what is your sincerity?"
The envoy, Gate, although his appearance was hideous, his eyes were like gems, with deep pupils emitting faint starlight, "I wonder what Your Majesty refers to by sincerity?"
Selaphes suddenly stood up, "In the future, when Winter comes again, who will be the overall commander when our troops advance together?"
Gate's eyeballs rolled back and forth, "Of course, that will be decided by both parties through discussion."
"Discussing? The battlefield is constantly changing, and opportunities are fleeting. How do you expect us to discuss?"
Gate closed his eyes, and after a long time, he slowly opened them, "Then what is Your Majesty's intention?"
"Let my commander be the overall commander. Don't forget, it was he who defeated you."
Gate took a deep breath, "If it is that Lord Svein, I think our Beast King can consider it, but our beast race will not be the vanguard."
Selaphes understood the other party's meaning and directly reprimanded, "So, your intention is for my people to go and die, and for your people to pick the fruits of victory from behind?"
Gate also felt it was inappropriate, "I will discuss this with His Majesty the Beast King in detail. If Your Majesty feels it is acceptable, please sign this alliance treaty, and our alliance will be formally established."
Selaphes didn't even look at it, "If you truly want to live in peace, then we should unite against a common enemy, rather than relying on the constraints of a treaty. I believe that old Gagai should be able to consider this matter clearly!"
Gate rolled up the treaty, "Does Your Majesty mean you will not sign?"