Novelli's initial disappointment was evident, but he soon turned to the Sassanid Fars with a mocking glance, as if he had caught onto something.
On the Parthian side, those with a keen mind like Orwald instantly understood the implication of Novelli's look — are the prices you're offering Parthia enough for the Han Army to support you so earnestly?
Seeing the ridicule in Novelli's eyes, Zhuge Liang calmly spoke, "General of Fars need not mind; after all, Parthia is an ally of the Han Dynasty. As long as the alliance charter remains intact, it's only natural for the Han Dynasty to offer help."
Orwald felt disdain inwardly. Yes, helping is natural, but with such strength, we cannot help but worry. Our Parthia is small and cannot accommodate the grandeur of the Han Dynasty. It's hard to say when the majesty of the Han will crush our Parthian shrine; relations between countries are so uncertain!
