This day was a day of great attention because the peace talks between the 3 empires were finally held in the Shadow Empire as scheduled.
In the previous battle at the Warlock Fortress, the Fallen Angel Empire and the Bloody Empire were in a stalemate. It was not until the Shadow Empire participated that there was a truce negotiation between the 3 empires. However, during the truce negotiation, the 3 emperors were unexpectedly attacked by the dark force "Bloodfall", resulting in the death of the Bloody Empire's Little Prince Teris. The 3 empires also had internal strife at the same time. The 3 emperors suspended the peace negotiations and tried their best to quell the internal strife. Now that the 3 empires had returned to stability, the peace talks finally restarted.
Similar to the arrangement of the "Round Table Conference" in Black Cloud Town last time, the negotiations centered on the 3 emperors began in the conference hall of the Shadow Palace.
Logically speaking, the negotiation process this time should have been much smoother than the last time, because the three parties had already reached an agreement on many conditions in Black Cloud Town. However, unexpectedly, on the most crucial issue, there was a disagreement.
This key was: Truce Agreement or Peace Covenant?
In this kind of negotiation, the significance of the 2 must not be equated. The truce agreement represented that after the recuperation time passed, the war was likely to continue; while the Peace Covenant was a real cessation of war just like the 3 empires signed 300 years ago. It would put an end to all wars. The country that started the war first would be jointly attacked by the other 2 countries.
The key to this disagreement was that Raizen only agreed to sign the truce agreement and was unwilling to sign the Peace Covenant.
Catherine sighed, "Your Majesty Raizen, at this point, is your purpose still war?"
"It's not that I want war, but you want it." Raizen shook his head, "The development of the Fallen Angel Empire is obvious to all, and the same is true for the Shadow Empire as a partner. According to this momentum, after a few years, the Bloody Empire will become the weakest existence. At that time, as long as a war is launched, then the Bloody Empire will be the first empire to perish. "
"It is my honor to be recognized by Your Majesty Raizen for the development of the Fallen Angel Empire." Jía said, "However, Your Majesty is worrying too much. The future Demon Realm will be the Demon Realm where the 3 empires develop and prosper together. The people will enjoy peace and prosperity away from war."
"Throughout the history of the Demon Realm, there is no real peace at all. As long as there are empires, disputes and wars cannot be avoided. As an emperor, ambition and national interests were the two most basic qualities. In fact, we all know that once the ambition exceeds the restraints, or if there are enough benefits to start a war, then the so-called peace treaty will become empty words. So the peace you speak of now is just preparation for the future war. "
"Your Majesty Raizen," Jía frowned, "I think you have misunderstood."
"I didn't misunderstand. Just what you said earlier isn't enough to convince me. Let's just say it. Edmund and Aleus are dead, and Teris is also dead. "Speaking of these names, Raizen's tone became low," Although I still have a son, the Bloody Empire has no successor. Your existence and development speed make me feel a huge threat. After I retire or die, the Bloody Empire is likely to lose the ability to compete with your two empires in the future. I would rather choose to fight now. "
Hearing Raizen said this, Catherine and Jía looked at each other, and they were silent for a while.
Beside Jía, Chen Rui's voice sounded, "Your Majesties, please forgive me for being rude. I have a few words, but I don't know if I can say it?"
Jía and Catherine naturally had no opinion. Raizen glanced at Chen Rui and nodded.
Several clerks in charge of recording showed a surprised look. "Aguile" was just the fiancé of the Fallen Angel Empress. He had no right to speak in this kind of negotiation, but he was incredibly recognized by the 3 emperors.
The clerks naturally didn't know that in the battle of Black Cloud Town, if it weren't for this "prince's husband", the 3 emperors would have fallen, and the entire Demon Realm would probably change.
"Why haven't the 3 Majesties considered merging the 3 empires into a real kingdom alliance?" Chen Rui finally proposed an idea that he had been brewing for a long time.
The 3 emperors looked surprised at the same time. Merging the 3 empires?
Jía's first reaction was surprise because Chen Rui only rushed to the Shadow Empire this morning. Perhaps because of the time, he did not communicate with her about this idea.
Catherine was also surprised, but the eyes behind the veil were more indifferent.
Raizen was more direct and said contemptuously, "This joke is not funny at all. If your purpose is not to fool us, then I can only give this proposal a one-word evaluation. Naive and ignorant."
"The origin of any complex thing is pure and single. As for ignorance … that's why I'm fearless, so I can break the stereotype." Chen Rui's expression remained unchanged, "As His Majesty Raizen said, as long as there is more than 1 empire, war is inevitable. What if we change this number into 1? This will be an unprecedented system, and it may become an epoch-making change. Each country participating in the alliance still has independent legislative, administrative, military, financial and other powers. It is still an independent country with sovereignty. Countries will achieve comprehensive cooperation and sharing in technology, economy, resources and other aspects. They will share honor and disgrace, and interests. The resolutions related to the alliance can be approved by the summit to take effect. Although this is only a preliminary idea, and there will be various difficulties and differences in the implementation, as long as we have a unified understanding and persevere in this general direction to improve and move forward, I believe that the alliance will achieve the unification of power, economy, and freedom step by step. Our people will abandon hatred, stay away from war, and usher in true peace … "
The expressions of the 3 emperors finally changed. Although Chen Rui then made detailed explanations on several key issues, this "Empire Alliance" system was unheard of. Even Catherine couldn't help but show doubts. She frowned and said nothing.
"Hmph!" Raizen sneered, "Are you sure the Beelzebub Royal Family is willing to accept the so-called alliance? If this kind of alliance is really established, then the God Eater Empire will never be able to recover. "
"The Beelzebub Royal Family actually has nothing to do with me." Chen Rui shook his head, "If I am the leader of the Beelzebub Royal Family, as long as I can let my people abandon hatred and war, regain glory in peace, and live and reproduce openly, then I will seriously consider the proposal here instead of treating it as a joke."
Raizen was silent for a moment and asked, "Are you sure you can unlock the [Light and Dark Curse] on me?"
"If the light and dark curses can be removed separately, I am 100% sure." Chen Rui didn't brag. The light curse could be removed with Snow Dallet, but the dark curse … With the Dark Elemental King, it was just a piece of cake. According to Teris' words, this dark curse was originally imposed on Raizen by the Dark Elemental King when he was in the Dark Furnace.
"Yes." Raizen suddenly asked an irrelevant question, "How long will it take to unlock your rule artifact imprisonment?"
That kind of gaze made Chen Rui frown. He faintly guessed something in his heart, "I don't understand. What does this have to do with today's negotiation?"
"You … understand." Raizen looked straight at Chen Rui as if there was only this person in his eyes, "Since you defeated the person I have been chasing, my opponent has been changed to you. Now, I need an answer."
Chen Rui glanced at Catherine, "2 years."
Due to some special reasons, the 2-year period of the [True Flame Shackles] had been shortened a lot. In addition, he seemed to have realized a trace of the power of the law of destruction in the deep sleep after defeating Teris this time. Chen Rui expected to be able to completely absorb the power of the [True Flame Shackles] within a year, but he didn't tell the truth because he had already made a decision in his heart, an important decision.
"Then …" Raizen nodded, "The armistice time this time is 2 years. The Bloody Empire has a martial arts ranking competition every 10 years. 2 years later, I will hold a martial arts competition again, but this time it is for the entire Demon Realm. If you can defeat me or win the first place in the martial arts competition, I will seriously consider the alliance and peace you mentioned. I will do what I said. "
Chen Rui did not answer, but he looked at Catherine and Jía.
"Raizen, maybe as that person said, you are more suitable to be a martial artist than an emperor." Catherine sighed, "Isn't it too rash to decide the fate of an empire like this?"
"You can understand that I need to rest for 2 years and observe the situation of the Demon Realm at the same time; you can also understand that I am impulsive and use Raizen's way to solve the problem … Catherine, if you want to convince me, you can use the same method. This is actually a very Demon Realm way. The strong is respected. As long as your fist is big, you are the reason. Aguile, what do you think? "
Chen Rui had made up his mind. There was no hesitation in his eyes, and he showed strong confidence, "Your Majesty Raizen, for the first time, I have a sense of identity with you. I only hope that Your Majesty will not regret today's decision."
"Very good!" Raizen suddenly showed a rare smile, "However, even if it is a truce, the corresponding terms are indispensable. In these 2 years, especially one point, the new things and new technologies that appear in the Fallen Angel Empire must be shared with the Bloody Empire. "
Jía looked into Chen Rui's eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "If Your Majesty Catherine has no objection, then we can discuss the terms of the truce now."
Catherine glanced past Jía and Raizen, and her eyes fell on Chen Rui. Her calm eyes flashed slightly, and she finally nodded.
After reaching this consensus, the next terms were discussed very smoothly.
Within 2 years, the 3 empires would stop all wars.
The Fallen Angel Empire would share technologies such as magic television, battle ball, and millet wine with the other 2 empires.
Within 2 years, all the new technologies that appeared in the Fallen Angel Empire would be shared with the other 2 empires.
At the beginning of next year, the potioneer contest to be held in the Fallen Angel Empire would be changed to an alchemist contest. It would be jointly organized by the 3 empires, including the mechanic contest and the potioneer contest. It would be divided into 2 groups: alchemist and alchemist master. The rankings would be calculated separately.
In the second half of the year, the 3 empires would hold a wonderful battle ball league. Each empire would send 3 teams to compete at home and away. The team with the highest points at the end of the season would be the winner. All competitions would be broadcast live on magic television.
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