Chen Yu hopped onto the fortress crenellations in the light rain, looking out over the interior. In the very center, he could see warm light glowing from the windows of the relatively intact council hall, a sign that the negotiations had begun.
Since both sides had come with clear objectives, their bottom lines and demands relatively distinct, the negotiations did not last very long.
About an hour later, the lights in the council hall were still on, but Count Brand had already come rushing through the rain.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Good news!" Count Brand flew before Chen Yu, flapping his wings. He puffed out his chest and reported with pride.
Although the negotiation process was arduous, with both sides sparring over details and the Slime Kingdom making a number of compromises, the final agreement essentially fit the framework Chen Yu had envisioned.
