As the Eternal Queen waved her translucent arms, several coral seats appeared out of thin air on the ground.
She invited neatly and generously: "We can sit down and talk slowly."
Atlas retreated to stand beside the queen, while Anastasia and Eureka sat down happily.
The two visitors looked at each other, and Eureka nodded.
She was the first to speak: "Master Li Ran is determined to help Hasima, and it is indeed not for nothing. Now let me outline for you the framework and basis of cooperation between the two parties."
Eureka took out a nautical chart and placed it in the center of the long coral table. On the chart were the marks made by the Starwind Fleet along the way.
"First of all, the Starwind Territory has territorial claims on the Emerald Ocean, and Lord Li Ran hopes to get you..." Eureka's voice paused, and her eyes wandered on the sea map.
The Queen frowned.
As she expected, most humans are greedy people. Not only do they covet Hasima's vast territory, they even want her to serve that man.
"...With your approval, Your Majesty Queen, we would like to incorporate Forgotten Castle into the territory of Starwind Territory."
Eureka found the mark on the chart. She raised her head to look at the Eternal Queen, but was startled by the other person's uncertain expression. She had no idea what a serious incident her accidental sentence break had almost caused. Diplomatic accident.
The Eternal Queen took a deep breath and tried to calm down the complicated emotions of being offended.
"please continue......"
Seeing that the queen's expression returned to normal, Eureka continued her analysis with a serious face.
"The Forgotten Castle is legally Anastasia's private territory and does not belong to Hasima's territory. Even if she joins the Starwind Territory, there will be no territorial disputes. However, because it is adjacent to the Hasima border, she hopes to obtain the queen. Recognition of Starwind Territory’s sovereignty in this area.”
The Queen nodded calmly.
Compared with the massive investment of Starwind Leader, this return is nothing.
"I acknowledge the Starwind Territory's ownership of the Forgotten Castle, its affiliated islands, and the surrounding waters."
Eureka took out a parchment scroll. The yellowed pages had been enchanted and were extremely difficult to wear. They were suitable for writing documents that needed to be preserved for a long time.
After writing the relevant provisions with an ink pen, she sat up straight and continued:
"In addition to its territorial demands for Forgotten Castle, Starwind Leader also hopes to establish an all-round alliance with the Hasima Empire."
"Including establishing a mutual defense alliance, establishing a joint fleet in the Pan-Emerald Ocean region, resisting the occupation of this area by the mechanical tribe, and jointly promoting the process of recovering the entire territory of Hasima."
"In view of the reality that the entire Emerald Ocean is controlled by the Machine Tribe, Starwind Leader will help Sanctuary establish production lines for advanced magic energy products such as explosive ballistae and biological armor, and conduct certain technology transfers..."
"In exchange, after Hasima regains the entire territory, Starwind Territory requires permanent free navigation rights in the Emerald Ocean area, including cargo ships and warships. At the same time, in order to assist in defense, we require limited garrison rights. Of course, all of this All must comply with the relevant requirements of Hasima law, and Hasima has the right to refuse unreasonable navigation and garrison operations."
"In addition, Mr. Li Ran fully affirms and appreciates Hasima's cultural tradition of inclusiveness and symbiosis of all things. Both parties should commit to extensive and in-depth cultural exchanges and technological sharing. At the same time, the Emerald Ocean region contains a large number of minerals and characteristic resources. Hashima The Xima Empire should open limited-term mining rights to some resources to the Star Wind Territory, especially the newly discovered dragon blood crystal veins..."
Eureka slowly explained the provisions that had been drawn up in advance, while the Eternal Queen fell into deep thought.
Sure enough, the lord named Li Ran was not a simple saint. His purpose of helping Hasima was very simple, that is, for the future interests of the Star Wind Leader in the Emerald Ocean.
Permanent free navigation rights, limited garrison rights, technology sharing, priority exploitation rights of rare resources...
The contents of many clauses are completely unimaginable in peacetime and are an affront to the sovereignty of the Hasima Empire.
But what else does the Hasima Empire have today?
In addition to the isolated island cities scattered on the sea, there are some resource producing areas controlled by the mechanical tribe.
The once huge empire had long been torn apart, being eaten away bit by bit by the monster legions in the ocean.
The queen who once ruled an ocean has fallen to super level and can only maintain the safety of the sanctuary.
Starwind Territory's hundreds of armored warships and explosive ballistae are the special medicine to break this vicious cycle, and a series of aid measures are the key to rebuilding the old rivers and mountains.
Now Hasima has no qualifications or reason to refuse.
From a transaction perspective, what Hasima gained was much higher than what she lost.
The Queen clearly knows that Ashan and Hasima are currently in the most gloomy and desperate trough in the past thousand years. If it were another person who could save Hasima, he would probably put forward more stringent conditions. .
Now, she feels that the lord of Starwind Territory is very tolerant.
However, in addition to these interests-related content, there is another clause that the Eternal Queen is very concerned about.
That is the "Starwind Territory and the Hasima Empire entering into a mutual defense covenant" proposed by Eureka.
At first glance, this sentence means that the Starwind Territory will fight for Hasima’s recovery, which is an out-and-out good thing. However, according to the nature of the covenant, when the Starwind Territory’s homeland is invaded, Ha Sima will also fight for the survival of the Star Wind Territory.
From the very beginning of the conversation, the Eternal Queen already knew clearly that the security situation in Starwind Territory was also very bad.
This means that after Hasima regains the entire territory, it is very likely that Starwind Territory will be involved in a new war.
A prosperous country may prosper because of a war, or it may be completely destroyed because of a war.
After signing this treaty, Hasima will be tied to the Starwind Territory's chariot, and they will run towards an unknown destiny together.
Will this future destiny lead to prosperity and rejuvenation, or will it be an abyss of eternal destruction?
From the first day when the Machine Tribe appeared in Ashan, the Eternal Queen has been praying to the sea god Sarasa, praying for a glimpse of a ripple in the sea of destiny.
But she never got a clear response.
Not only Shalasa, but also the gods of order in Ashan seem to have fallen into a deep sleep, rarely showing miracles and issuing oracles.
For this uncertain future, the Queen had to think carefully.
The immortal divine creature has experienced thousands of years and witnessed the rise and fall of countless city-states and kingdoms. The queen decided to seek the answer in her heart.
She was lost in thought.
After an unknown amount of time, when even Eureka and Anastasia were wondering whether the terms of the contract were too harsh, the Eternal Queen opened her eyes, and the light in her eyes was as bright as a candle lighting up a long night.
She smiled lightly, looked at Eureka and said softly:
"I agree to sign this contract. Hasima is willing to work with Starwind Leader to face the storm of Ashan."
