After negotiations began, the fighting along both sides' front lines ceased. The Xister Kingdom Army began withdrawing from the battlefield, while the Vela Army halted its offensive and rested in place.
At the same time, as the encirclement shrank once more, the Vela Army was able to establish contact with Vorka City.
Seeing that there were basically no further problems on the main battlefield, Alex took advantage of the negotiations to dispatch two legions to reinforce Vorka City.
Although he had received Victor's battle report, Alex still worried about Victor's safety. He hoped these two legions could help the Two Rivers Legion hold the city completely and ensure Victor's safety.
Although the Vela Army surrounding them had dispatched a legion to reinforce Vorka City, the Xister Kingdom made no moves at all, showing considerable sincerity in the negotiations.
After Prince Yonitsa left, Marquis Kayo, who was in command of the troops, also understood that the Xister Kingdom Army had no chance of mounting a counterattack. Even if the enemy pulled out part of their forces, the troops encircling them would still number nearly twice as many, with soaring morale and formidable combat strength. They had no fear of a counterattack.
Then came the tense negotiations. Prince Yonitsa was willing to negotiate, but he did not want to pay an even greater price. After all, the Xister Kingdom had already paid dearly for this war.
If they had to pay even more to recover these surrendering troops, it would be an enormous drain on the Xister Kingdom. Prince Yonitsa did not want that.
But Alex could not possibly let the Xister Kingdom off so easily. His asking price was exceedingly steep.
Alex made it clear that the Xister Kingdom Army could surrender, and Vela would not impose any further measures upon