In his field of vision was the speech prepared by the Prime Minister and himself for a month.

And with eyes that slowly opened, the Emperor, who had been momentarily closed, spoke.

“Before wasting time with useless words, let me briefly say what needs to be said out of courtesy.”

It was an unusually dignified tone, different from his usual imperial manner.

“What we discovered was by chance, and what we concealed was to prevent confusion. There’s no other meaning. Regardless of which country discovers it, the actions of the first discoverer are appropriate.”

Isn’t that right? There was no need to add the phrase “whether you like it or not.”

His words conveyed a strong will to refuse any questions about intentions.

Indeed, it was a short and assertive justification from a powerful nation that didn’t need any excuses.

However, even in the midst of that, there was someone without tact.

“Indeed, they are the first discoverers. They must have been troubled by thoughts of monopoly.”

It was the relief princess of Ferendel.

Perhaps because she had only seen the gentle side of the Emperor since childhood?

She spoke recklessly in a sensitive voice, as if she hadn’t slept last night.
Then, without missing the moment, the sound of wind blowing from someone’s mouth was heard.

As that sound disrupted the solemn atmosphere formed by the emperor,

“So, the Princess of Ferendel wants to argue with me, the emperor of the empire.”

“……!”

Dare.

The emperor’s icy eyes, never seen before, turned towards her.

In any case, the emperor of the empire was someone who faced the continental winds before anyone else.

His instinct for favoring strong fighters instantly trampled down any unruly shoots.

Then, a heavy silence fell at this moment.

Only Federin Prime Minister, who was behind the emperor, smiled.

And he did not miss the well-prepared board for the overwhelming dominance.

“Your Majesty, would you please allow the gods to explain from now on.”

To his words, the emperor answered by not answering.

It was truly the dignified appearance of the emperor.

Thus, Ferendel Prime Minister, renowned as the continent’s greatest strategist, leisurely looked around, just as his experience dictated.

“First of all, those gathered here have come knowing the information that there is a tree in the empire containing divine power. Isn’t that right? So now, let’s share what we’ve learned. That tree is a mysterious one with the potential to repel the black contamination…….,”

What he explained was that the tree had both male and female, and the pollen from it could stop the black contamination.

And by extracting the pollen with infinite effects and obtaining the fruit, tremendous results could be expected, so they were searching for the male tree throughout the continent.

As expected, the eyes of those gathered here sparkled with hope at this information of salvation.

And as expected, someone asked a question without hesitation.

“If that’s true, then where exactly is that tree right now?”

The one asking about the location of the treasure was the beastly ruler of the Karzeph Ice Castle, King Kyle.

With greedy red eyes, he stared straight into the Prime Minister’s eyes.

“I was already going to share that information. The one who provided the leaves strangely informed that this tree is in the empire. Why didn’t he properly disclose the exact location…….,”

The Prime Minister quickly looked around.

It was to find a spy here.

However, among those present, no one’s expression changed, so he naturally continued speaking.

“That place is the Arkis Commonwealth.”

At his words, everyone turned to look at the group of Ahilun priests.

The reason was obvious.

“Ah, what irony! A rare tree exuding the power of the goddess grows in a country where temple access is restricted. Quite ironic.”

Though not as provocative as Kyle’s expression, everyone sympathized with that fact.

Even so, the face of Ahilun priest remained expressionless like a doll, just elegantly observing the debate as if it were happening to others.
Watching him for a moment, Kyle turned his head and spoke.

“By the way, it’s really fortunate. It’s unpredictable whether a nation willing to wage war to conquer uncontaminated lands will emerge. Ferendel, blessed by the elves, Hasnas’s magic stone, and this neutral place. Truly incomparable to the desolate Karzeph.”

As the cruel taste with the power to kill the twelve brothers resonated in his attitude, one eyebrow of the emperor twisted.

‘You, you, you looter! So, you want to start a war to loot our Lucia…!’

And at his aggressive words, the eyes of the leaders of the nations, including the emperor, glared sharply.

However, as if cutting off this extraneous fight, someone quietly spoke.

“Such a thing won’t happen again as long as the Assyrian goddess is here. Now, bring what you’ve prepared.”

It was Ahilun Vice-Governor who first spoke in this conference room.

As he gestured to the priest, the door of the prayer room swung wide open.