It had to be said that from the very beginning, Sandora had been constantly testing the limits of Vidis's rulers' patience.
Leaving aside everything else, openly building a military base within another country's borders was already blatant aggression—especially when that base had been built near their capital. If not for their lack of understanding of this mysterious and powerful empire from another world, coupled with the fact that they were too occupied by the Abyss's power to spare attention elsewhere, Modis III would probably have already sent troops to fight us to the death.
Perhaps because he had learned from his father how the Shilin Empress before him tended to speak, Wisk was not overly surprised by Sandora's blunt words. Instead, he said courteously, "We are very pleased to have such a powerful ally as your country in our fight against Demon Power. However, could you explain this... base? If I am not mistaken, this should be a military fortress, correct? Or is it normal in your world to casually establish bases within other nations' territories?"
"I already gave notice yesterday," Sandora said as if it were perfectly natural. "We are going to war against the Abyss, so naturally we need a base. Perhaps our worlds simply hold different views. In our world, eliminating the Abyss's power is the highest priority. Under that premise, every nation must yield unconditionally. Armies sent to crusade against the Abyss have never encountered any obstruction. That is why we can cross countless worlds to hunt the Abyss, while you can only be beaten down by it—you lack sufficient spirit of sacrifice."
Listening to Sandora's irresponsible nonsense, I could not help rolling my eyes. This girl really knew how to bluff. Other than a civilization with extreme discipline, absolute obedience to command, and an authorization