in the name of the queen

Chapter 172 An Era of Peace
The spoils-sharing meeting progressed quickly.

On behalf of the Val City State, Executive Tony made two demands in tears.

First, the city-state of Vaal needs peace.

Second, the Vaal city-state must not be annexed by a country.

Beyond that, they are willing to make concessions, even at great cost.

It must be said that he is an excellent diplomat.

He has a clear understanding of the country's situation and knows that it is impossible to fill the hungry wolf's belly without paying a huge price.

But he still misjudged the hunger of the wolves.

Mr. Tony is an excellent speaker. When he used his magnetic voice to awaken people's memories of the event a century ago, the softest places in the hearts of representatives from many countries were touched.

Even the eyes of Queen Sophia, who had always been ruthless, softened a bit.

Although this was said rudely, no one thought Sophia was arrogant.

"The city-state of Vaal will be divided into several parts and occupied by our country, the Sussex Empire, the Wende Empire, the Golden Kite Republic and the Kingdom of Tyrol. This way your country will not be annexed by a certain country."

The elector system never united them internally, and the electors hated each other far more than foreign countries.

Ever since Sophia said those words, the dismemberment of the Vaal City State was inevitable.

"But I would like to kindly remind you that if your country cannot centralize power and continues to allow unscrupulous businessmen to embezzle national property and private wealth, your country will be in trouble at the next meeting."

The Continental Convention ended, the shackles that bound the Sussex Empire were lifted, and the caged Super Bear was released.

Everyone knows that what Frank wants is the right to serve on the table, but Sophia's answer is simple. She is not qualified to serve on the table, but she is more qualified to serve as a dish.

Sophia did not speak, but sat back in her seat.

Frank was stunned.

Tony opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

The city-state of Vaal came from nothingness, how could it exist forever.

A hundred years ago, it was the mainland powers that stepped on the corpse of the Odin Empire and created many small countries, and the city-state of Vaal was one of them.

Frank, the representative of the Weimar Confederation, stood up and took a deep breath.

Representatives from other countries also felt a chill.

He had no intention of preserving the city-state of Vaal.

She has a very severe misanthropy of stupidity, and talking to fools will quickly tire her out.

The audience was silent, and no one paid attention to the representatives of the Vaal City State, but some countries also felt the same humiliation as the Vaal City State.

Although the Weimar Federation is not as powerful as the above-mentioned countries, it is still a big country and is one of the successors of the Odin Empire. Why can the Kingdom of Tyrol come to the table but they cannot?

Diplomatic skills and language arts are just a joke in the face of absolute strength.

Frank's fat face turned red, and he lost all the calmness he had when he met Roland that day.

The three countries can certainly unite against the Vladimir Empire, but can they unite?

This is not to discuss with him, but to inform him of the result.

Representatives from various countries participating in the meeting were secretly frightened. Besides Sussex, who else could resist Sophia?

If the steak on your dinner plate could talk, you wouldn't want to eat it, but you can't say no to the steak.

He was outraged that the Weimar Confederation was excluded from the diners' list.

There is progress, although not much.

Tony choked with sobs, stared at Sophia, and asked in a deep voice: "Can I refuse?"

If the Odin Empire is resurrected and all resources are integrated, of course.

Sofia's eyes fell on Tony's dumbfounded face, and she gently froze his tears.

Everyone was a little panicked.

Sophia raised her head and glanced at him, her voice was extremely soft, but what she said made Frank's blood almost freeze on the spot.

"Your Majesty Sophia, have you forgotten our country?"

Compared to a hundred years ago, he at least had the right to know the results immediately in the hall.

"Mr. Frank, there is no need to be impatient. Your country is somewhat powerful and the order is stable. It will not be destroyed for the time being."

Whether or not we can refuse is determined by national strength, not human will.

Even now, the aftereffects of Odin still exist.

But the complete Odin Empire itself is a joke.

"Since your country no longer exists, there will naturally be no existential crisis and peace will come."

"Mr. Tony, your request can be met."

A cold and gentle voice echoed over the conference hall as Sophia delivered the final verdict.

The Kingdom of Pruden, the Kingdom of Tyrol and the Weimar Federation, which claimed to inherit the legal principles of Odin's Empire, all wanted to tear each other apart.

Representatives of many countries did not even dare to look into Sophia's beautiful blue eyes.

Only Tony clenched his fists and couldn't help but want to laugh.

The Weimar Federation deserves it!
As a neighboring country, it's fine if you don't stand up and speak for them, but you still want to join the carve-up.

He didn't even look at his own strength before he dared to jump out and make noise.

Tony let out a hearty laugh and said loudly: "Today the city-state of Waal will be divided, tomorrow it will be the Weimar Federation, and who will be next? You can think about it for yourself!"

What he meant was obvious. The Vladimir Empire under Sophia had broken free from its shackles, and their ambition was not just an enclave in the Var city-state, but a broader land.

Tony's words were indeed useful. Representatives from many countries began to seriously think about the international situation after the end of the Continental Convention.

The representative of the Wende Empire quickly stood up and shouted loudly: "Dear representatives, someone dares to openly threaten other countries at an international conference now. I dare not even think about what they dare to do in the future!"

"If we don't unite, we will be the next victims."

Faced with the loud appeal from the representative of the Wende Empire, Sophia smiled and teased: "It might be more accurate if you remove the word "."

"The weak are devoured by the strong. This is the rule that everyone has followed for many years. Why didn't you come out to oppose it when the city-state of Vaal was divided?"

Sophia mocked mercilessly: "Punch hard when you use your strength to bully a weak country, but when you are threatened by a stronger country, you have to yell? Mr. Bonek, you really disappoint me."

The representative of the Wende Empire was stared at casually by Sophia, like a frog being stared at by a poisonous snake. He was sweating profusely and his face turned red.

Sophia's words were blunt, but they were true.

When he proposed dividing the city-state of Vaal just now, Mr. Bonek had no objection at all and even smiled happily.

Can't he stand it when it's his turn to be beaten?

Bonek was speechless by Sophia's rebuke, but this was a diplomatic occasion, and he had to find something to say if he didn't have anything to say.

"Okay, okay. I really want to know, what will happen if your respected Majesty Sophia encounters a stronger enemy than you?"

"First of all, such people don't exist."

Sophia said lightly: "Secondly, if there is such a person, I will be very happy."

"Either sublime in battle or die in battle. This is the glory of the strong."

When she said this, her eyes burst into sparkling light, and then slowly extinguished.

Obviously, there is no opponent she wants here, no one even worthy of her drawing the sword.

Perhaps feeling bored, Sophia stood up and walked outside.

What needs to be said has been said. Staying here is just a waste of time. Just let the deputy take over.

Seeing her walking lonely towards the door, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

Sif grabbed Roland's hand and drew a thumbs up symbol.

Roland drew a question mark with his backhand.

Sif leaned close to Roland's ear and said softly: "She is really cool."

"Cool?"

This time it was Roland's turn to be surprised.

That's the mortal enemy you can't avoid, but you're not afraid of it?

"Of course I'm scared, but that doesn't conflict with my admiration for her."

"Did you notice the disappointment deep in her eyes when she left the venue?"

Roland nodded, he could understand Sophia's mentality.

She is invincible. But the day of return is not here, so she can only be stuck in the same realm as mediocre people.

She looked down on these people from the bottom of her heart, especially those who pretended to be dead and lived in seclusion to avoid fighting. Sophia is not only strong in strength, but also has an invincible mentality.

If you dare to draw your sword, she will be buried.

Sif's potential is not bad, but she has never had such a strong mentality.

When her Schrödinger self-confidence turns to mystical self-confidence, she will indeed feel that she is no worse than Sophia.

But Roland knew that this was similar to being drunk and not really confident.

Most of the time, she could only exhale submissiveness and depression, and her heart beat faster whenever she heard Sophia's name.

But it's different now.

Sif truly puts herself in the position of a challenger and challenges Sophia.

Her eyes fell calmly on Sophia's slender back, with no joy or sadness, only appreciation.

One day, I will become such a strong person.

Sif thought silently.

When she was about to leave the hall, Sophia stopped and looked back.

Calm eyes swept across the audience, but no one dared to look at her.
Great, now we have it.

The corners of Sif's lips raised, and she waved to her quietly, as if saying goodbye to a friend.

There was no trace of cowardice in her eyes, which were as peaceful as a lake that never freezes.

Sophia gave a rare smile.

Sif is still very immature, but worth looking forward to.

The Sixth Return Day is getting closer and closer. At any rate, there are still three to five years. She will give Sif time to grow.

Sophia and Sif's eyes met in the air, and they instantly understood each other's determination.

None of them would renew the Continental Convention.

The continent of Rodinia is the stage where they will decide the outcome.

Sophia turned and left, and the temperature in the hall returned to its original state.

Opponents are rare, and she has no intention of killing Sif in a single fight.

After all, Sif's personal combat power is still a bit weak. Blocking one more sword and one less sword can't change the outcome of being killed by her, and it may not even be able to force her to open the extreme cold field.

But the battle between countries is different.

As long as she does not carry out the beheading herself, Sussex's overall national power is still at an advantage.

Defeating strong enemies is fun.

There are two paths to promotion. The right path is to become the leading monarch with an undisputed advantage, and to be named the Great Emperor in the history books.

This is the sixth level [Great Emperor].

The evil way is to wait for Sif to become the real queen, kill this most qualified competitor, and use her blood to smear the crown of kingship.

This is not the result Sophia wants.

Walking out of the hall, the smile on her lips became a little more free and easy.

Everyone knew that Sophia needed a stepping stone to transcend the mortal level, and Sif must have known that too.

But Sif still accepted the challenge.

How could she not cherish such a lovely opponent.

Thinking that such a beautiful girl would die on the return day, even Sophia's indifference felt a little sad.

She sighed and walked towards the headquarters of the Vladimir Empire's envoy.

As soon as she set foot on the long street, someone recognized her.

After all, there aren't many people as special as her.

Someone asked her tentatively: "Your Majesty the Queen, are you willing to give us the peace that Vaal City-State has longed for?"

"Your country's Tony executive made two demands. First, the Vaal City State needs peace. Second, the Vaal City State cannot be annexed by a certain country."

Sophia paused for a moment and said slowly: "I agreed."

After saying this, she left without looking back.

Behind her, officials and merchants from the Vaal city-state delegation cheered.

They didn't know that Sophia was indeed telling the truth, but it was different from what they thought.

Of course Sophia won't tell them the truth.

I'm tired of talking to idiots so much.

Could it be that their brains are all selective and they cannot see the international situation clearly?

Letting them cheer one last time was her last act of mercy.

Soon, the closed-door meeting ended.

Special envoys from various countries walked toward their delegations.

Members of the delegation who had been waiting for a long time gathered around to ask about the results.

The representatives of the Golden Kwan Republic looked at the Prime Minister. Mr. Edward raised his right hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said slowly:
"Through negotiations, our country has expanded its territory, defended its interests, and brought peace for an entire era."

Cheers echoed throughout the square.

Representatives of Jin Yuan Kingdom threw their hats into the sky and reveled in joy.

But they did not notice the flash of sadness in the Prime Minister's eyes.

He didn't lie, it was indeed an era of peace.

The last peace of the Continental Convention era.

But the era of the Continental Convention is coming to an end soon.

Just now, through intense bargaining, the representatives at the meeting decided on the decision to carve up the city-state of Vaal among the five countries, and the three major religions to collectively move into the holy city.

At the same time they unanimously passed, seven days later the Continental Convention expired.

Whether it is war or peace, it has nothing to do with the Continental Convention.

He didn't tell a lie, but he deceived everyone.

Edward felt a little tired. He just wanted to go home and take a good bath.

Sussex Imperial Delegation, Prime Minister William announced to everyone with a smile.

"God bless the Queen, God bless Sussex, our fleet has once again brought great benefits to the Empire."

The cheers came to mind.

The most pessimistic people don’t think the empire will suffer. Everyone is just curious about how much money it will make.

William was mysterious and refused to say anything, but looking at his rosy face, he must have made money with blood.

Representatives from the Wende Empire and other countries also returned to their delegations to announce the good news.

Leave tomorrow's worries to tomorrow, at least they will make money today.

The representatives of the Weimar Federation returned to the delegation calmly and left in a hurry without saying a word.

His subordinates knew very well that they must have suffered a loss, but they didn't know how much.

Tony, the executive officer of Val City State, walked with heavy steps under the sunset, and the setting sun stretched his figure longer and longer.

Looking at the delegates who were still cheering, his throat felt dry.

The tears that needed to be shed have been shed and dried long ago.

He is not a fool, and of course he knows that strength is the basis for determining the fate of a country.

But he still took it as a lucky break.

What if the countries do not intend to completely break up their skin and intend to continue peace for another hundred years?
It is a pity that fate abandoned the city-state of Vaal.

When the representatives saw Tony, their expressions of ecstasy were gradually replaced by confusion.

Someone couldn't help but ask: "Executor, Queen Sophia said that peace has come, is it true?"

"She didn't lie, peace did come. It's just..."

Tony closed his eyes, a trembling voice forced out of his throat.

"It's just that the city-state of Vaal has died."

(End of this chapter)