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"Foreign Minister, this war had gone on for nearly a year now. Over that year, vast numbers of civilians in both our countries had died in the war, while the wealth expended was beyond calculation. All this war had brought was destruction. The French Republic hoped to achieve peace and did not wish for the war to continue. This would benefit not only the French Republic, but the German Empire as well." Théophile Delcassé delivered a string of high-sounding opening remarks.

Clearly, the French could no longer defeat Germany and could not hold out any longer. If the war continued, France even faced the threat of extinction. Yet, to preserve the French Republic's dignity, he used the civilians as an excuse. Of course, this had always been the customary tactic of politicians.

Wachth watched Théophile Delcassé's performance without exposing him. The French were already having a hard enough time; why bother tearing through their facade? In any case, Germany would not be softhearted in these peace negotiations.

"Yes, Minister. The German Empire also did not wish for the war to continue. That was why we agreed to hold peace talks with France," Wachth said.

Théophile Delcassé seemed quite pleased that the two nations had managed to reach a consensus on this point. For these negotiations, it was undoubtedly a good beginning.

"Minister, I believe we will be able to reach an agreement very quickly this time," Théophile Delcassé said.

Wachth nodded, then continued, "Minister, I must tell you that time is pressing, so we have only three days for these negotiations. If we cannot reach an agreement within three days, then I am afraid I will have no choice but to declare the talks broken down."

Théophile Delcassé froze at once. He could not understand why Wachth's attitude had suddenly