Chapter 18
Peace deal
"She is a real shrewd politician. Capturing the hearts of the subjects of Count Colt, pacifying the region and prevent conflict with us. All accomplished in one day. I don't think the Senate is able to deal with her."
"Plus the fact she has such an overwhelming advantage in military power ensure Orb Union will be the victor in the end."
"And we are back to our original question again, how can the Empire be saved?"
"I don't know, either surrender or a peace treaty. But we don't know the actual terms and conditions, what Count Colt told us yesterday is simply his thought, knowing father and the senate, they will act like they are the superior and treat Orb Union as inferior."
"And doom the Empire. So we have to make sure father and the Senate know about Orb Union strength."
"I think they already have some idea, but as the Representative said, our arrogance prevent the acceptance of the inferior position even if it is the reality."
"Then I think we should as the Representative for a demonstration."
"Will she help us?"
"Wouldn't hurt to try, if she is as merciful as the Count says she is, she will definitely help us."
Princess Pina and Prince Diabo soon concluded their meeting and decide to look for the Representative to discuss the end for the conflict between the Empire and Orb Unio.
Cagalli has her own meeting with the Count in the conference room, with his daughter Myui also attend as his future heir.
"Everything has been proceeding smoothly, the villagers will be ready to depart in the afternoon today."
"Very well, I shall have the transports ready for them. Also, I have something to ask of you."
"Anything I can, I shall accept."
"We capture a few civilian in the Imperial Camp at the battle of Alnus hills, since they are not combatants, per our law they are to be release after questioning. But the situation was not safe for their departure so we detained them until now. A group of them claim to be merchant from Elbe and have some business connection with this city. So would you be willing to initiate trade with them using the materials from the dragons?"
"Most definitely, the city need funds and if trade resume, things will be back to normal in no time."
"Glad to hear it, also we liberated a number of slaves, both human and non-human. They don't have any hometown to go back to, so can you let them become your citizen?"
"That's not a problem. We, the people of Italica always welcome former slaves as we abhorred the idea of slavery. We tolerate it because it's the Empire policy."
"Thank you, that's conclude everything."
Myui seeing her chance, jump to grab it.
"Representative, may I have some question of my own?"
"Sure, I shall answer what I can."
"If the Empire sends their Legions to subjugate us again, will you intervene?"
"I am about to make sure the Empire can never threaten anyone again. So you don't have to worry about it."
"Can I visit Orb Union? I want to learn and develop Italica into a great place just like Orb Union."
"Sure, when the time come, I shall send you an invitation."
"Thanks, I can't wait until that time come.
Outside, Princess Pina and Prince Diabo heard the conversation and fears start to swell in their heart. The Representative has just confirmed the fate of the Empire. But jumping to conclusion might lead to misunderstand and grave consequence for the Empire. They swallow hard and knock on the door.
"You may enter."
"Good morning to you all, we seek an audience with the Representative."
"Good morning to you too. If this is a long discussion, I suggest we leave it for after breakfast."
Humiliate again but with no way to retort, the Prince and Princess have to swallow their pride and accept it.
"As you wish, we want to discuss about the conflict between Orb Union and the Empire so it is going to be a long one."
"Then let's meet after breakfast. And do you want that imbecile to join too?"
"No, no no no, definitely no. Please no, he has no tact for diplomacy."
They can't let their brother to screw things up anymore, as he no doubt will act and say foolish thing that will cause the downfall of the Empire.
After breakfast, Cagalli, Mery, Princess Pina, Prince Diabo, Lady Bozes and Hamilton head to the conference room.
"As I stated before, we wish to discuss an end to the conflict between Orb Union and the Empire. So what are your term and conditions for peace?"
"Just one. Total surrender of the Empire."
"That's not possible, the Empire will not accept such a thing."
"Then the Empire will perish."
"You can't just walk in and demand a surrender from the Empire, that's unreasonable."
"Then is it reasonable to send an army to my nation and declare conquest of my world, subjugation of my nation, enslavement of my people and insult my government?"
"We ,,,, "
"Your manner reflect your attitude, even now you seek to impose your term and conditions on us as if you are the winner here. And besides, any kind of agreement between us can be denied by your father and your government as you have no authority to negotiate whatsoever."
"We can, we are the royal family members, my father will listen to us. The Senate will listen."
"Your father will not accept the fact that he lost the pathetic war he started, instead of loot and glory he gains losses and infamy. An ambitious man will never accept it. So if you truly want to save the Empire, you will serve as messenger and deliver my message to your father and government."
Dejected at the simple blunt truth that just hammer into them, Princess Pina and Prince diabo agrees.
"Very well, what is the message?"
"Invite your father and Senate to attend a meeting with me to discuss it. Rory Mercury will be the witness, as are the vassal kingdoms representatives and Count Colt. The location will be your Imperial Capital."
The royalties realize this is another attempt to undermine the Empire image and authority, yet refuse the offer mean certain doom. So nodding to one another, they reluctantly agree.
"Then how can we inform you the time and place?"
"I shall have a squad of soldier to accompany you back to the Imperial Capital using our transport. Your Imbecile brother will be escorted by your remaining Knights."
"He will cause ruckus to sabotage the meeting. Can't you lock him up here until we have the treaty?"
"He is wasting food and besides, your father might need someone to blame if something unexpected happen. I would hate for you or your brother here to be blamed."
"My father would do no such thing."
"Listen and listen well Princess Pina, and you too Prince Diabo. Your father the Emperor will do everything to make it look like he has won, but I am going to slap the cold hard truth right in his face, then he can't deny he is indeed defeated. I am also sure that he will use you two, the Rose Knights, your perish reinforcement and Rory to take credit for slaying those dragons. And I shall expose his lies, make sure the whole continent know it and see what kind of shameless person he really is. This is to prevent any illusion or scheme from emerging afterward. It's harsh but necessary."
"But this kind of shocking events could kill him. Can't you reconsider?"
"The sovereign is the first servant of the state. Hammer this ideology into his mind, portrait him as a responsible ruler, someone willing to suffer for his Empire and subject, appeal to him about keeping a good image for later generation, those kind of vain glory things. The Empire will never be the same, but its people will live a better life. In other word, his downfall is certain. He can only choose how. This is the final decision before I take military action, there is nothing more for us to discuss."
"Seem I have no choice in this matter, do i?"
"You do have one other option. But it is rather drastic and I personally think you are neither ready nor willing to do it."
As Cagalli and Meryn leave, the princess and prince feel utterly powerless. Hamilton and Bozes suggest a sneak attack and hold Italica hostage. But they don't have the number nor strength to do so. Their original strength had been reduced to 500. While the Italican guards alone outnumber them 8 to 1, not to mention the mages. In the end, they make preparation for their trip back to the Imperial Capital.
Master Hepheston unleash his magic power on the defenders as they retreat, not willing to fire less they him their own people being use as meat shield. After a few casualty, they retreat altogether toward the city. The gate is opened and Lord Raglan leads his force through. From 20.000 men and horse, he can only muster 16.000 combat capable men and 8.000 horse. But combine with the force led by Master Hepheston, he has 8.000 heavy cavalry and 15.000 infantry. Reorganize the force at his disposal, Lord Raglan march South.
News of the fall of North and East gates of Wall Sina, Captain Carsten withdraw his force toward the city, leaving captain Hange outside the wall to conduct an ambush on the Titans when the foot soldiers of the enemy ascend the wall.
Captain Levi and Lieutenant Nathan join up with the MP squads on Wall Rose and split, Levi are going to retake wall Sina and Nathan heads to harass Imperial force between Wall Rose and the Gate.
During the night, captain Hange deploys her scouts to surround the invaders and launch a night raid. But they have prepared to deal with the attack by spreading out more than usual, thus the Scouts small number is a serious disadvantage. And the mages cast illusion spell that confuse the Scouts, thus minimized the effect of the raid. Captain Hange withdraws her Scout after a short fight. The Imperial let out cheer and hissing at the scouts whom are fast disappearing to the night. Captain Hange looks at them with a grin on her face.
"Seem like they have converge together. Fire."
The Rifles wielding Scouts aim and fire at the cheering invader, dealing numerous casualty. The Imperial scatter and seek cover behind anything they can find while yelling for help. The mages launch fire balls into the spark create by the rifles, fortunately, the thick tree branches shield the Scouts from most of the fire blast. Deciding it's enough for the night, Captain Hanges orders the retreat. The Imperial has suffer nearly 300 casualties, with around 100 dead while the scouts only suffer 11 wounded with light burn. As she retreats, one of her squads reports their failure to kill the Titans due to heavy guard and the mages has set up a barrier around them. But make contacts with the Special Agent and his group. Excited by the news, she rushes forward to her camp, leaving her Scouts baffle.
Arthrun at first reluctant to reveal his group to the Scouts, but his group had grown larger with inadequate equipment, not to mention an irritating Apostle. He scouts the Imperial Camp, but notice the heavy defended Titans with magic barrier will make a night assault impossible, he decides to join with the Scouts to perform a day time raid. Thus he reveals himself to the Scouts and the whole group are taken to their camp. Being the focus of so many hostile attention, the demi-human in Arthrun squad feel uneasy and keep to themselves, though Giselle simply ignore them. Arthrun make use of the waiting time to inquire Giselle of her story.
"How did you end up in pieces in those Titans' stomach?"
"My mistress sent me to observe and show her interesting thing here. The walls and trees are fascinating at first, but not exciting. Then I spot some of the local and tried to follow them without being seen and ended up lost. I flew up to get my bearing and spotted those Titans. They look interesting so I got close only to find they weren't much fun. Just wandered around or stood dumbly in one place. I got in front of one and it reached out to grab me. I dodged and cut off it hand. To my surprise, the hand healed and it come at me once again. Elated, I sliced at it numerous time, yet again and again it heal back as if nothing happened. I grew bored and slash its face in two. It fell on its back and laid there motionless. I thought I had won, but a whole swarm of them attacked me. I flew up but got pepper with rocks of various size. One hit me and broke my wings. I ran and slash my way out of their encirclement. But I got peppered with rock again and one hit me hard on my back, I dropped my scythe and they grabbed me. Tore me apart and swallow me whole. I don't know how long but it was terrifying. Then you come along and got pieces of me out."
"I see, it was your mistress that ask for help in locating you through the Goddess Lunaryur. Ren accepted and asked for my help. I guessed you will interested in the Titans more than other things so we head down South to look for you here. Your rescue was a fluke as we didn't know you were torn apart and eaten."
"Nonetheless, I thank you all. Now I only need my right arm and wing and my scythe back, then I can report to my mistress."
The scouts can't understand the conversation of these outsider and are nervous. But assured that their number is sufficient to deal with any unexpected. Captain Hange lands right in the middle of the camp and start to give out order.
"Prepare to treat the wounded, a few of ours got burn slightly. They will be back soon."
"I think we can help with them, Ari here can heal them with magic."
"You must be Arthrun, the Special Agent from Orb Union that Commander Erwin mentions."
"Indeed I am."
"What are you doing here? I thought you must had gone back to your world by now. And I didn't receive anything about that scaly one arm girl."
"We receive an offer for her rescue, thus I am still in the process of rescuing her. Her name is Giselle."
"Seem to be an interesting story."
"Yes, she is an Apostle of god, thus immortal. She got torn up and swallow by the Titans. So we are now looking for her arm and Scythe."
"So you want us to help with the Titans?"
"I prefer the term collaborate more as I don't need all of them dead, just those that have her body parts and her Scythe."
"Why do we need to cooperate with you? What's the benefit?"
"Your night raid and my plan to kill the Titans last night isn't successful. So I think we should compromise and help one another."
"What do you plan to do and how?"
"Giselle is an Apostle, so the Imperial regards her almost as god. So if she show up and demand them to withdraw, they will most likely comply."
"Then why don't you just do it in the first place?"
"Because she has lost her weapon and not in good shape, so I figure if I arrange for a true between you and them, I will have a greater chance of success. And the foot soldiers are not regular soldiers, they are mercenary."
"And that leave the mages."
"The mages can be persuaded to leave with the mercenary too, they are with the Imperial because they are curious and come willingly to learn, or they are coerced or threatened to come along."
"If your plan fail?"
"Then we withdraw and use brute force in a night attack."
"What make you so sure the night attack will succeed?"
"My squad have special ability to support a night attack. And Giselle is a dragon newt that can see in the dark, with a strength of a demigod, she is devastating if given a good weapon."
"Very well, then we shall give you the chance tomorrow. Also, the higher ups are looking for you."
"Why?"
"Something about helping them with translation."
"Then inform them I shall help. But these Imperial is quite relentless, they will not satisfy with meagre result. So unless you have them in a severe disadvantage, they will not negotiate."
"We wipe out their Wyvern, destroy their supplies and deal considerable damages to their soldiers. And we also cut off their retreat even though they are occupying wall Sina now, they will be in a pinch if this drag on long."
"They won't meekly submit after that kind of losses."
"Not sure, but currently, they are surrounding our city and we are pulling everyone on the Wall back, they use the prisoner as human shield against us."
"Your city is surrounded and they themselves got surrounded by you?"
"Yes, but I think we are at least at equal footing."
In the morning, Captain Hange, Arthrun and Giselle approach the Imperial camp. Startle but recognize the Apostle of Hardy, the Imperials don't dare to show hostility.
"I am sure you all know who I am, so I shall cut the chase. I want you all to leave this place. Your safety and belonging are protected so you will not have to worry about reaching the Gate and go home. If you don't comply, you will be consider an obstacle to me. So, leave or die. Choose now."
"I am Dagan, leader of the Combat Specialist here, your holiness. As much as we want to comply, the Empire will not forgive us if we abandon our mission here."
"The Empire and the Goddess Hardy, which one you prefer to piss off?"
"I…. I … we fear both. Your Holiness"
"I don't want to be unreasonable so I shall talk to your Imperial officer, how about it?"
"….. let me talk to them first, each group is making their own choice so please forgive me if some want to stay."
"Be quick about it."
Dagan bows and leave, soon heated discussion and sometime looks are thrown at the trio, soon they all pack up and ready to leave.
"We all decide to leave, but about our safety…."
"Captain Hange and I will escort you all the way to the Gate."
"Then we await your command to leave."
"I have business with the mages, so wait until I finish."
The mages fluster as Giselle walks toward them. Their escorts had decided to leave and the mages can't go against the Apostle so they fear for their lives.
"Be at ease, I have no wish to cause you harm, so if you want to leave, accompany them, if not, perform a task for me and I shall guarantee your safe journey to the Imperial camp."
"What is the task, Your Holiness?"
"Just keep these Titans in one place as I slaughter them. They have my Scythe and arm so I am looking for them."
"But Legate Diomedes order us to bring these Giants to him for an attack on the city."
"Obey me and live or disobey me and die. Just remember, my mistress is not as tolerant as I am when someone defy her."
"W… e we understand."
"Smart choice."
In order to conceal the weakness of the Titans, all the Imperial mages are blindfold while the Combat Specialist got led away by Captain Hange and Giselle. The scouts soon finish killing the Titans and recover Giselle arm while the Scythe is too heavy for them.
Arthrun and Ari are escorted by Mikasa and Eren to city while Agron lead the remaining squad members to follow Captain Hange and Giselle leading the Imperials to the East. Though reluctant to leave Arthrun and Ari here, Agron understands Arthrun wants to keep the underequipped dwarves and volralden away from a potential battlefield. Romulus and Tibe offer the group the hospitality of their tribe and wait for Arthrun there.
In the city of Mistra, rubbles and debris mixed with occasion dead bodies litter all around the once peaceful community. The fighting between the MPs and garrison soldiers against the Imperials so far aren't bloody in term of casualty but devastating in destruction. At first, Legate Diomedes use the prisoner human shield to push into the city, but the attacking columns soon block off with barricade and shot from above my the MPs. The combination of dismounted heavy cavalry and mages prove formidable, but soon overwhelmed when the defender pour oil and set fire on them. Although the mages erect barriers, there aren't enough to cover all and soon agony cry from those got burn fill the street. Garrison Soldiers starts to throw heavy object on the barrier and breaking some of them, the MPs fire into those break and isolated pocket of Imperials appear along the main street. Realizing that sending in reinforcement will simply result in more casualty and get him nowhere, Legate Diomedes order the retreat. He decide to destroy the city block by block and order his siege engine to work, though few in number, they are destroying the city indiscriminately and noting the defenders can do since they are at the far back and their capture brethren in being held hostage as mobile human shield.
The mages reach the gate and converse with the centurion in charge, moment later, all imperial forces pull out and head to the city. Commander Erwin doesn't know why, but with his small number he can't take on them so he simply tail them. Their speed is slow and soon Captain Levi join up with his MP squads. They are spotted by Arthrun, Ari, Mikasa and Eren coming up from the South.
"Good to see you are still safe Commander Erwin."
"Arthrun, I am glad you are still here. I'm sure you know we need your help in negotiation with these Imperials."
"Yes, that's why I am here, And Ari will help take care of your wounded."
"Thanks, we planned to kill these Imperials and disguise as their reinforcement to rescue our capture men."
"And I am going to be the commander of this reinforment?"
"You are the only one to know their language here."
"Then let's see if we are lucky enough to bag their commander as well."
"You are ambitious, but I don't hate that. Still, the prisoner come first."
"I understand."
"Now do you know how we can pass their barrier? Seem like having barrier is the standard practice for these damned Imperials nowadays."
"We have no way to bring it down, so let's surround them and strike when they put down their barrier. Good thing we have guns and numbers on our side this time."
At dawn, the mages take down the barrier after the legionnaires have finished formed up. The MPs unleash their fire and the 200 imperials are dead. Now, checking the armor of the Legionnaires, only 42 are usable as disguise.
"Now let's pretend 42 of us are being chased by your troop. You are to draw them away while we rescue the prisoners and dash for the city."
"In broad day light like this?"
"The city is in ruined with rubble everywhere, it's hard to navigate to safety in darkness, and beside, your friends in the city will need to distinguish friend and foe to shoot."
"Ok, let's started then."
"Remember, don't use guns."
Today, just like the last three days, the bombardment of the city. The troop at the front stay in formation to await the order from their commander to storm the city. The heavy cavalry is patrolling around the city outskirt to prevent escapee. Those in the rear are bored when they suddenly see ruckus at the distance. A horseman with officer attire gallop up and shout order.
"The enemy attacked the Gate last night, they are slaughtering our men. We need reinforcement."
Before the commanding officer can response, the officer gallop back to his troop. Deciding to engage the enemy to save the comrades. A full legion is assemble and rush to the battle site. The size of the reinforcement is unexpected, thus Commander Erwin have to withdraw. The Imperials, confident in their victory continue to pursuit while the tired legionnaires and their officer head to the camp to recuperate. When the distance from the camp is sufficient to prevent the gun shot to be heard, the MPs and Scouts open fire. Now it's the Imperial turn to retreat, harried by Commander Erwin all the way back. Seeing their comrades being slaughtered, the officer order for the prisoner to be brought up. All the prisoners are brought to the rear and this doesn't escape they eyes of the defenders. As soon as they see their people got to the rear, rifles squads rush out and fire as fast as they can at the front before the mages can erect barrier. Commander Erwin halt and withdraw again, but nobody is chasing this time. And soon order come to transfer the prisoners to the front. And those are all the distraction Arthrun needs, he and his squads secretly handed small daggers to the prisoners whom begins to cut at their bondage. As the reach the front, the bondages on their hand are cut, Arthrun and the disguised MPs drop their smoke grenades.
"Run, get to the city."
The smoke create disorder and startle the Legionnaires while the prisoners rush toward the city and disguised MP run to cover and fire upon the Legionnaires to discourage pursuit. Seeing the people are running toward them, the rifles squad rush forward to support. The Imperial soon restore their formation and archers start unleashing arrows on the MPs. With the prisoner escaped, the MPs and rifle squads retreat along with Arthurn. Commander Erwin seeing the smoke and hearing gun shot, attack the rear again. But the Heavy Cavalry under Lord Raglan appear and force Commander Erwin to withdraw, though instead of to the East, he leads his force to the Southwest. And at night, march back to the city.
The rescue is a success, though 17 of the rescued prisoner are wounded in the process. Despite the good news, there are 85 prisoners remain and no doubt under heavy guard.
A meeting with the king, his advisor, Commander Erwin, Commander Nile and Arthrun take place in the palace.
"Commander Erwin reports state the Empire is here for conquest, loot of various kind and enslavement of local people. How do you know that?"
"Their commanders declare those are the result of each conquest by the Empire. And the various species of humanoid also suggest that most of them aren't native to the Empire."
"So about the Gate they come through, what's the explanation?"
"The gods open the Gate that connect to a random world. It sound farfetched, but they actually have gods and goddesses. Representing them are their chosen Apostle."
"Any proof?"
"We don't have concrete proof, but the lore and stories confirm their existence. And I happened to assist in rescuing an Apostle here."
"Is she the woman with wings?"
"No, she is ordered to go back by her patron goddess."
"She came with the invaders?"
"I don't think so, she is acting on behalf of her Goddess. And it seem her mission is to observe."
"Very well. Thanks for your information. Tomorrow, we want to open the negotiation for their withdrawal, do you think it is feasible?"
"Depend on the situation, but I doubt they will agree to go back empty handed after such losses."
"Hmmm. The fighting is costly to us even though we are winning now, I can't guarantee we will survive the upcoming winter. So if the price is right, we shall concede to their terms."
"I'll do my best to assist your party in the negotiation."
"Thanks you. And the country where you are from, how is it?"
"All I can say is Orb Union is much more advance than your country and the Empire."
"I would like to see some proof."
"I don't think Orb Union is relevant in the negotiation and since we don't plan to establish contact, there is no point in knowing."
"That's where you are wrong. What prevent Orb Union from manipulate the negotiation for its own benefit? What if Orb Union is planning to come here as well after crushing this Empire?"
"I am here to return a favor, nothing more. This is a personal involvement. And Orb Union gains nothing whether there is peace or war between you and the Empire. Finally, Orb Union is a pacifist as I told Commander Erwin."
"We shall see, but the fact is we can't verify you will convey our words properly."
"I can't help you with that."
"Anyway, we thank you for the helps you gave us so far. Tomorrow, we will negotiate with the Empire with your assistance. Lat's go back and prepare, shall we."
Morning come and Arthrun is waiting in the court yard. One of the king advisor and an unknown woman accompany him.
"I don't think bringing a woman to the negotiation is a good idea, they look down on woman and may think she is a peace offer to their commander."
"Very well, she will stay here then. Just you, me and Commander Erwin will go."
Legate Diomedes is discussing plan to break to the defense with Lord Raglan, Lord Cotyss and Master Hepheston when a Centurion comes in to inform them the defender want to negotiate. Dismissing the Centurion, Legate Diomedes ask for their opinion.
"Is this another trick?"
"I don't think so Legate Diomedes, they have suffered horrendously under our bombardment. So I think this is genuine."
"They defense is the Wall, once we are through, they have no fortification left to lean on. So I do think they want to negotiate."
"The Giants aren't show up, I think they somehow annihilated by the enemy, so it's our best interest to negotiate a favorable term and come back for them later."
"Very well, let's negotiate. Though I wonder how since they don't know our language, nor we theirs."
"Yesterday event suggest that at least someone can use our language to fool the rear guard. So I think the language barrier is not an issue here."
Both sides meet in the middle of the city and the Imperial Camp. All eyes are on them as this is the moment their fates will be determined.
"I am Arthrun, I shall serve as translator today. Please have the desired terms written down before discussion can begin."
Surprise at the fluency of the translator, the Imperial party wonder how but decide to leave it for later and write down their terms then hand over to Arthrun.
Arthrun reads the terms for the adviser whom introduce himself as Rod Reiss and Commander Erwin.
"Surrender all the weapon and military equipment, 4000 healthy men and women to be slaves, 5000 soldiers to fight for the Empire, the heads of those responsible for the Ambush of the Wyvern Knights, half of the wealth of the city, half food in granary and cattle, all knowledge and books and magic tomes will be exam and taken as the scholar see fit."
"These terms are not acceptable. But I guess they want to ask as much as they can and we can tone them down as much as we can until we reach a compromise, eh Commander?"
"Present them the counter offer. Safe passage with all their equipment, we shall provide enough food for them to last the journey. Release of our capture soldiers and perhaps we can sharre some nonmilitary technologies."
Arthrun relays the counter offer and unsurprisingly rejected.
"We lost 50.000 men and invested too much to go back empty handed. I am sure you can understand. We want military equipment and the technology to make them and training to use them in future conflict. I can see this island is poor in resources and not much in wealth so I can cross those things out. But Slaves and Soldiers are a must. Explain to them."
Arthrun explains and for a moment, Rod and Erwin argue. But in the end, agree to settle for a truce to confer with their king. The Imperial agree to wait for 3 hours for answer.
After 2 hours, only Rod arrive. And he agrees to concede in some other way.
"The King has another proposal. Slaver is non-negotiable, so are military technologies and equipment. But he agrees to have 5.000 soldiers fully armed with their commander to fight for the Empire. Rifles, OMGs and cannons will be at these soldier disposal."
The Imperial Party discuss among themselves and agree. Thus the treaty is form with follow condition
+ The Imperial force will withdraw and release all prisoners, food and provision will be provided for the Imperial force to return to their world.
+ 5.000 soldier equipped with cannons, rifles and OMGs will be led by Commander Erwin and his officers to fight for the Empire.
+ A yearly tribute of 400 cattle and 8.000 tons agricultural products will be send to the Empire as reparation for the ambush of the Wyvern Knights.
+ The Empire will never invade Paradis Island again.
+ The Empire will be allow to capture Titans freely.
With the conclusion of the treaty, Arthrun is asked to Commander Erwin and his officers the language of the Empire which is Latins while on the way to the Empire.
Legate Diomedes and his commanders agree that this is the best they can get considering they might never be able to defeat the local people or have to suffer heavy casualty for little gain as it turn out this island is small and poor.
