The two empires had naturally been completely unprepared for Nalant's manner of arrival. When their people suddenly saw him, they were so frightened they thought a villain had broken in.
Fortunately, Nalant was quite powerful. Otherwise, he might have been seized on the spot by the other empires' guards before his identity could be confirmed.
After confirming Nalant's identity, the representatives of the two empires soon learned that he intended to exchange North Boli land for land on the Black Rock Plains.
After their initial surprise, the representatives of the two empires did not hesitate. They immediately wrote confidential letters and sent the news back to their respective empires, awaiting their kings' decisions.
Once he had confirmed that both empires would receive the news, Nalant did not linger.
After telling the two empire representatives to keep it confidential, Nalant silently returned to Divine Maiden Manor.
Naturally, no one knew that he had gone out.
Even the manor's guards did not know Nalant had left. They thought he had remained in the manor's small building, speaking with the Prophetess.
In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.
That day was the Sacred Alliance Council's regular weekly meeting.
Since Theodore would bring up the matter concerning Jerry and the others at today's meeting, Nalant also came to the council building.
Isabella, Jerry, and the other nobles came with him.
However, they did not immediately enter the meeting hall, instead waiting outside in the resting area for word.
Although Nalant had already told them the likely outcome a few days ago, now that the critical moment had truly arrived, Jerry and the others could not help feeling anxious.
"Lady Isabella, do you think the Sacred Alliance will agree to our request?"
"Yes. When we came last time, the Sacred Alliance only