The majestic Lion's Roar Castle looked even more desolate under the afterglow of the setting sun.
Colin and Vera were standing side by side on the balcony of the main castle as they enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the sunset.
Vera was wearing a palace-style strapless dress today, revealing her round shoulders and slender neck. Her long blonde hair was tied up casually, and her fair and smooth skin made people want to kiss her.
The afterglow of the setting sun outlined her perfect side profile, and Colin was a little entranced.
"What are you looking at?" Vera turned her head and smiled at her husband.
"I am looking at the future Dukes Of The North!" Colin teased with a smile.
Vera rolled her eyes cutely and said with a slightly worried tone, "There is still a rebellion in the Northern Frontier! Moreover, I don't know if the emperor and the senate will agree to let me inherit the title of Duke. "
Colin was about to comfort his wife when he heard footsteps behind him.
Immediately, the new butler of the House of Saint Hilde, Bastie, came to the balcony and bowed to report.
"Miss, Viscount Angley, the messenger of the dwarf has arrived."
Vera slowly turned around and nodded, "Good. Ask him to come in. "
Colin also turned around and saw a familiar dwarf walking in.
"Dear Miss Vera, Viscount Angley, Anka, the son of Marquis Menham. I would like to extend my most sincere greetings to you!"
When Colin heard the dwarf's name and self-introduction, he suddenly remembered that he had met Count Anka in Icestone City.
When he had just returned from the Troll Empire, he had met the dwarf count at the Triumphant Return Banquet. The dwarf count had also proposed to exchange part of the Menham Family's territory in the Flaming Flame Territory for the Angele family's territory.
"Count Anka, please have a seat." Vera returned the greeting and then invited the dwarf to sit at a small round table on the balcony.
The maid brought coffee and desserts at the right time.
Colin also sat down at the table, sipped his coffee, and asked with a smile, "Count Anca, did you come this time for the matter of the territory exchange?"
Count Anca paused for a moment, then shook his head awkwardly. "That's not it. Furthermore, the transfer of territory requires mutual consent. If you are not willing, the Menham family will not force you. "
Colin raised his eyebrows, a little surprised by Count Anca's weak attitude.
Back in Icestone City, this Dwarven Count was quite arrogant. One moment, he said that he wouldn't let the Angele family suffer any losses. The next moment, he said that the Menham Family's army was about to arrive at the Northern Frontier. He almost forced Colin's hand to sign.
There had to be a reason for Count Anca's change in attitude. Could it be that the Dwarves felt that they couldn't conquer Chilly Winter Castle and were prepared to negotiate?
"Why did you come to Chilly Winter Castle?"
Count Anca glanced at Vera and saw that she was silently sipping her coffee and eating her desserts. She didn't seem interested in this conversation.
This attitude made Count Anca understand that Viscount Angley was the true owner of Chilly Winter Castle.
"Miss Vera, Viscount Angley, I came this time to reach a peace agreement with you and put an end to the chaos at the Northern Frontier."
"Peace agreement?" Colin raised his eyebrows and looked seriously at Count Anca.
The Dwarves actually wanted to negotiate.
Colin started to plan in his heart.
Actually, at this moment, Colin was wavering between war and peace.
Initially, Scholar Dwayne's plan was indeed a wise and prudent one. However, after severely weakening the Dawson Family at the Rapidflow River and defeating the Oman Family's army in Coldwinter, Colin had the confidence to fight against the Dwarven Army.
That was why he wrote a letter to Icestone City and asked the main forces of the Black Cavalry and the Silvermoon Guard to rush over.
However, he didn't expect that just as he was about to fight to the death with the Dwarves, the Dwarves would suddenly cower.
This made Colin feel as though he had punched the air.
"Tell me your conditions." Colin decided to observe the situation first.
Count Anca was energized and immediately said, "Your Excellency Viscounts, the Menham Family has no intention of becoming enemies with the House of Saint Hilde. We are also very willing to see a peaceful Northern Frontier!
Therefore, as long as you agree to our request to establish an independent kingdom, the Dwarven army outside the city will immediately retreat!
The House of Saint Hilde will also obtain the eternal friendship and gratitude of the Dwarves! "
Colin stroked his chin. He wasn't surprised by this condition. Wasn't this group of Dwarves causing trouble with Mr. Roland for such a long time for this goal?
However, why would they give up on the St. Theon Family and turn to cooperate with the House of Saint Hilde?
Colin immediately realized that something must have happened in the other party's camp.
Otherwise, the Dwarves wouldn't have planned to negotiate for peace without even trying to attack the city.
"You want to establish an independent kingdom on the Northern Frontier?"
"Yes."
"What about the territory?"
Count Anca was already prepared. When he heard this, he immediately took out a map from his bosom and spread it out on the table, introducing it.
"Miss Vera, Viscount Angley, please take a look. This is the territory of the Dwarven Kingdom in our plan.
It includes the current territory of the Dawson Family, the Lomba Family, and the Billy Family …
Please rest assured, other than the Dawson Family, the other leaders of the Northern Frontier have all agreed to exchange territories with the Menham Family … "
"Wait!" Colin immediately interrupted Count Anca and asked, "Agreed? Who agreed to exchange territories with the Menham Family? "
Count Anca's heart skipped a beat, and he said carefully, "Viscount Angley, these leaders have all agreed. Moreover, we have obtained Great Emperor Reinhardt's permission."
Colin wasn't moved. He said coldly, "What about the House of Saint Hilde? Have you forgotten who is the leader of the Northern Frontier? "
Count Anca smiled apologetically and said, "That's why I came to Chilly Winter. I want to obtain the approval of the House of Saint Hilde."
Vera didn't even lift her head when she heard this. She didn't seem interested in Count Anca's suggestion.
Colin placed his coffee cup on the table heavily and said in an unfriendly tone, "Count Anca, the Menham Family has just arrived at the Northern Frontier, and you're preparing to take away such a large territory to establish an independent kingdom. I'm afraid you don't care about the House of Saint Hilde."
The corners of Count Anca's mouth twitched, as if he was suppressing the anger in his heart. However, he still forced a smile and defended himself.
"How can that be? The Menham Family has always respected the House of Saint Hilde. This time, we have obtained Great Emperor Reinhardt's permission to establish our kingdom. After establishing our kingdom, the Dwarf Kingdom will be the eternal partner of the House of Saint Hilde! "
"Partner?" Colin smiled coldly. "But the House of Saint Hilde doesn't need partners like you. If you were a vassal, I would consider it. How about this? If the Menham Family swears allegiance to the House of Saint Hilde, the Northern Frontier will allow you to settle down there. "
Count Anca's face turned gloomy. He seemed to have lost his patience with Colin. Therefore, he turned to Vera and asked directly.
"Miss Vera, is this also your intention?"
Vera lifted her head and looked at Count Anca calmly. She nodded seriously and said, "This is my intention. This is also the will of the House of Saint Hilde!"
Count Anca was finally enraged. He stood up immediately and said loudly.
"I came here with good intentions, but I did not expect to receive such strong hostility!
Miss Vera, Viscount Angley, I understand what you mean. I will definitely inform my father and let him make the decision.
Thank you for your hospitality. Goodbye! "
After he finished speaking, Count Anca bowed perfunctorily and left with large strides.
Colin frowned as he looked at Count Anca's back. He said to Vera who was beside him.
"I think that something must have happened to the dwarves. Otherwise, they would not have come to negotiate with us so early. Their attitude was also very low. I deliberately provoked them a few times before they finally left."
Vera laughed and patted Colin's arm. She smiled and said, "I also thought that it was strange. Are they really the dwarves who are famous for their bad temper? They actually tolerated you for so long.
It seems that the other party is really anxious to negotiate with us. "
Colin stretched his body and said leisurely, "Whatever the enemy wants to do, we cannot let them succeed so easily! So, there is no need to rush.
If they are really sincere about negotiating with us, they will come again. "
Vera thought for a moment before she said, "I think that the change in the dwarves' side may be related to the arcane fluctuation that I detected this morning."
"Oh?" Colin's heart skipped a beat. "Then, have you figured out what happened this morning outside the city?"
"It was too far away, so I do not know what it was." Vera shook her head. Then, she suggested, "Maybe we can ask our teacher."
"Mage Kudos?" Colin thought for a moment before he nodded.
"Okay, I will go and see if he knows anything."
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