Undefeated III

"Your Highness Ivan, this move will indeed effectively prevent needless slaughter on both sides, preserving our strength to fight the northern barbarians and the Sea Savages..."

At that moment, a bearded captain holding a helmet spoke in a grave tone.

"But will the rebels agree to your proposal?"

"There is no need to worry." The tall, powerfully built second prince smiled faintly. "When the truce agreement was signed, I took the opportunity to send envoys to negotiate with Joseph Sigamali, the lord of Longdong City..."

"They likewise did not wish to see too many of their warriors lost, so they readily agreed to let the outcome of this war be decided through a 'Combat Festival.'"

"I see." The bearded captain nodded.

Soon, the crowd began discussing among themselves.

Compared to launching a full-scale campaign and sending troops to subdue the rebellious city-states, more than half of them favored the second prince's plan.

Of Doro Kingdom's two hundred city-states, the rebels occupied one quarter. Based on the number of city-states under their control, both sides needed only to send one hundred warriors each to fight in duels.

Such losses were entirely acceptable.

Moreover, everyone present had tremendous confidence in their own warriors. It would likely be difficult for the rebels to claim first place in the "Klein Arena" and win the war.

"Your Highness Ivan, may I ask whether candidates have already been chosen for the two warriors representing our Klein royal capital?"

Tessel, standing beside Gilan, asked in a deep voice.

At this, everyone turned their eyes toward the second prince standing on the platform, bathed in sunlight.

Ivan gave Tessel a long look, then nodded.

"Of course, candidates have been chosen." He spoke calmly. "Since I personally proposed this plan, I should show some commitment as well... Father and