At once, negotiations between the two sides fell into a deadlock. It looked as though they were about to part on bad terms.
However, with representatives of the various powers present, they naturally would not allow such a thing to happen.
Theodore in particular, as president of the Alliance Council, bore the responsibility of keeping the alliance stable.
So, seeing the talks between the two sides break down, he immediately stepped forward to play peacemaker.
"Gentlemen, in a few months, the Dark Abyss will reach the Sacred Continent. At such a critical time, what we humans need most is unity."
"One of you represents the Bach Empire, while the other represents Storm Territory. It can be said that both of you now carry considerable weight on the Sacred Continent."
"There is no need to speak of the Bach Empire. It is one of the strongest empires in our alliance."
"As for Baron Nalant's Storm Territory, though it has only risen to prominence recently, its merits in this campaign are plain for all to see."
"Therefore, as president of the Alliance Council, I sincerely hope that the two sides can shake hands and make peace!"
Theodore addressed the two of them, praising and coaxing both sides at once.
Of course, what he said was also true.
And under this peacemaker's mediation, the two sides returned to the negotiating table.
"President Theodore, in order to deal with this Dark Creature invasion, our Bach Empire is making every possible preparation."
"Whether in supplies or equipment, these preparations require vast amounts of gold coins and resources."
"Yet Baron Nalant is opening his mouth like a lion. We simply cannot agree to such terms, and even if we did, it would be impossible to pay so many gold coins."
"Therefore, five million gold coins are