It took a few seconds.
Using the ability of "Lumine's Authority," Li Qiuzhi returned from the Watatsumi Army's camp to the Shogunate Army's camp with remarkable speed.
The Shogunate soldiers were also astonished by such an extraordinary way of traveling.
However, they already knew.
Li Qiuzhi was here to help mediate between the two armies, so they asked no questions and took him straight to Kujou Sara.
They met in the same place as before. Unsure whether even twenty minutes had passed since Li Qiuzhi left, Kujou Sara asked in surprise:
"Why are you back so soon? Couldn't you find the Watatsumi Army's camp?"
The latter question was merely an offhand remark. She hardly believed someone who received swordsmanship lessons from the Shogun could be that foolish.
"No, of course not." Li Qiuzhi smiled and shook his head. "I've already brought back Watatsumi Island's response."
He briefly explained the situation.
"Hmph, they actually dare to make so many demands!" Kujou Sara looked displeased. "They're nothing but defeated-"
She had been about to call them defeated foes, but suddenly remembered that she had never gained much of an advantage against that strategist.
Although she had gained no advantage, she had not fallen behind either. At most, they were evenly matched.
The thought left Kujou Sara inexplicably irritated, but she ultimately sighed.
"Since that strategist is willing to compromise, the Shogunate is also willing to show greater sincerity."
In fact, the Shogunate had anticipated that Watatsumi Island would take a relatively firm stance. After all, they had not lost the war.
She considered it for a moment before continuing:
"The Shogunate can agree to what she proposed, but to prevent Watatsumi Island from continuing to secretly plot a rebellion...
"They must also agree not to expand their army further. If they need