An elven outpost on the border of the wasteland.
If Sordelin had not reminded him, Gawain truly would not have thought of it—though he did know that the outpost existed.
In fact, when Cecil was still a duchy, Gawain had first successfully established contact with the Silver Empire at the southern tip of the continent through that outpost's relay. That had been a few years ago.
"The Silver Empire's Wayfarer Outpost is a permanently neutral site. From the distant Gondor Era to the age of kingdoms after the Second Expansion, all nations have recognized this for thousands of years," Sordelin said from the side. "Given the current situation, there would be problems no matter where this crucial ceasefire negotiation was held. It would be better to conduct it at the elven outpost northwest of Shadow Marsh. And from another perspective, elves are highly suitable witnesses... At the very least, given our long lives, we are quite confident in witnessing contracts that last more than a thousand years."
Gawain admitted that he had not considered this possibility before, but upon hearing Sordelin's words, he suddenly found it somewhat reasonable. "...Seven hundred years ago, the Pioneer Charter of the nations was also concluded under the elves' witness..."
"Then what do you think?" Sordelin looked at Gawain. "Do you approve?"
Gawain considered it briefly. Half a minute later, he nodded gently. "This seems to be the most suitable solution at present... I personally approve, but this matter requires more than my approval alone. Send word to Winterfort and see whether the Typhonians agree—also, we need to contact the Silver Empire and see what Bercetia thinks."
"Her Majesty will surely be happy to serve as a witness," Sordelin said with considerable confidence, though he still nodded. "Of course, I will report this matter to