*097: Compensation and future relations!
Well, this and that happened, and now for some reason it's suddenly become a banquet.
There was a large quantity of various alcohols available. Well, it's probable that it's just various forms of diluted whisky and other beverages, but there was ample quantities of ice prepared. We spared no means to bring such a necessary item out for the festivities.
But, well, as expected, it was simply too much to ask for Japanese style sake, but since I had desired them, an abundant variety of drinks had been prepared.
As it would turn out, the drinks were rather popular amongst the Holy Knights.
In their semi-drunken state, I had hoped that talks of a regular " Tempest Martial Arts competition" would be forgotten, but it would seem that my hopes won't be fulfilled.
This chain of events will probably proceed steadily.
Thus, the next day came.
The discussion between Hinata's group and my own will finally be completed. Various discussions about the future relations between Tempest and the Church will probably ensue.
As it would stand, as we're the victim's side and the one that had received the most substantial level of heavy damage. A lenient response in light of the current situation is simply not possible for the sake of future face and general common sense.
However, a specific increase in the severity of the charges placed on the actual criminal sect known as the Blood Shadow was emphasized. It was certainly different from the desired intentions of the Church.
Because of a little thing known as management, the responsibility for recent events have not fallen completely from a certain party's responsibility.
Although the Holy Knights should end up paying a certain amount of war reparations for their subjugation war's failure this time around. Well, since the location of Tempest is too far away from the territory they control, even if territory was to be passed onto me, I wouldn't be able to use it that much.
Not to even think about mentioning the fact that this can simply be solved with money.
To be honest, I see establishing friendly relations abroad as a priority above the acquisition of gold and whatnot.
While thinking of such things, the meeting had finally begun in earnest.
The participants from Tempest would include Rigurdo, Benimaru and myself. Aside from that, we also have the Goblin Chiefs who were, for this purpose, promoted to Minister status.
From the Church's side would be Hinata and her 5 Captains.
At first, I had wanted both sides to acknowledge reciprocal recognition. As this was my main goal from the beginning, gaining any additional compensation can be brought up afterwards.
With that said, before we truly started the conference, both parties decided it would be beneficial to exchange general information. Such information generally consisted of each party's respective situations, such as their current exportable goods and so on.
After that, the main conference started.
While watching from a middle ground perspective, I watched for any changes in the balance of the negotiations.
If there were to be any misalignments or complications from either party, it would be best if they were corrected in the early stages of the negotiations.
After a few minutes, I began to gather how the negotiations are panning out.
Needless to say, from our side, the list of grievances began with the Church's sponsored invasion from the Farmas Kingdom.
