chapter 997
17. Here are all my people, what do you have to win against me!?
Louise’s preparations did not disappoint me. After the tense arrangements and the arrival of the envoys from the Kingdom of Prussia led by Aidefu, as well as a small number of “high-level beast warrior” from representatives the Austro-Hungarian tribe, led by Geloram and Gu Erdan, in order to ensure “absolute certainty,” Louise, as the “host,” not only personally attended as the queen to witness but even called upon Letty from the Rosia Empire to make the negotiations appear more “fair.”
Such a “negotiation,” whether in terms of “packaging” or “fairness,” even without considering whether Aidefu had “remembered,” left Aidefu with little to complain about. Thus, everything entered the planned agenda, and under this calm yet tense atmosphere, the ceasefire negotiations that would determine the “future” began today in the palace of the Great Ying Empire.
At this moment, in the palace of the Great Ying Empire, the young ladies had all gathered: the queen, responsible for presiding over the proceedings, had somewhat restrained her overly innocent smile; while Letty, as the “witness,” sat with her legs crossed, coldly watching both sides of the ceasefire agreement. With the Rosia Empire, such a “simple and brutal” empire as a witness, Aidefu naturally had nothing to say, and Geloram and Gu Erdan, representing the Austro-Hungarian tribe’s chieftain, certainly wouldn’t dare to act recklessly.
After all, the only ones “remembered” by both sides of the ceasefire were Aidefu, sitting in her chair, and Zerolus, disguised as an ordinary beastman, hiding within the beastman delegation. They wanted both sides’ subordinates to fully accept this “ceasefire ” agreement, and the subsequent content could not be as simple as just going through the motions; otherwise, it would be a damage to the “prestige” of both Aidefu and Zerolus.
So, of course, I had to be present the entire time, but this time I had no intention of stealing the spotlight; I would merely stand aside as a “background character,” while everything that followed would be driven by Queen Louise.
Finally, after pretending to observe, but actually locking eyes with me for a brief moment, Louise straightened her expression and spoke: “Her Majesty, Adéle of the Kingdom of Pruliss, and… the two high-ranking orc warrior representatives from the Austro-Hungarian tribe—now that we can finally converse calmly, let us get to the point.”
“I have always felt that war, aside from driving everyone mad and costing lives, has no benefits whatsoever—so my Great Yng Empire has always adhered to a policy of pacifism.”
The queen’s opening remarks were still so characteristic of her. Fortunately, the occasion was serious enough that Letty, who was leaning on the table, clicked her tongue but had no intention of exposing the true thoughts hidden beneath the queen’s façade of “naive girl. “
“It is precisely because of this that I took the initiative to prepare for a ‘ceasefire’ between the two parties—hopefully, everyone can coexist peacefully under our witness and avoid any further wars, sigh…”
After letting out a sigh as if she were a worried girl, the queen clapped her hands, sweeping away her earlier “concerns”: “Now, let us begin the negotiations for the ceasefire with love and harmony—our Great Yng Empire will first provide some mutual conditions for both parties. After that, if there are any issues, we can continue to communicate amicably.”
As she spoke, she winked at Adéle. After all, aside from the two orc brothers present, everyone was aware of the queen’s “true nature,” so Adéle merely responded with an impatient expression.
“I believe Miss Adéle and Mr. Orc can certainly reach a peaceful agreement amicably.”
The queen’s “performance” was not merely for show; after all… the orcs from the Austro-Hungarian tribe seemed quite receptive to the queen’s attitude. Originally furious, they were now able to calm down, each large figure sitting at the table waiting for the queen to continue explaining the “conditions” of the negotiations.
Seeing this, I, who had been standing behind the queen, let out a slight sigh of relief.
In the script, neither the orcs nor Adéle’s elven subordinates had any objections to the current situation. Even if they were dissatisfied, they could still listen peacefully to the conditions laid out by the queen, and there was no need for me to make any changes using the script.
As long as nothing “unexpected” occurred next, the outcome of the negotiations would naturally be the “success” I had long anticipated. At that point, the impact of the era’s restoration would have been fundamentally “altered” by me.
And this, of course, meant one thing.
I looked at the figure beside me, who had somehow wrapped her arms around me and was floating in mid-air.
Without needing to speak, she already knew what I was saying.
【You lost, Kfir.】
I had completely changed the impact of the era’s restoration, and naturally, the era had returned to the way I “remembered” it. Thus, the initial idea of the “Order Fairy” had surely failed.
However, facing the scene before me, even though I could no longer directly “intervene,” Kfir still appeared to be at ease.
She turned around, smiled at me, as if we were both “observing” everything happening before us; as if what was occurring in this moment had nothing to do with us; as if… we were merely observers, or even players! Playing a game called “Ceasefire Agreement,” manipulating the “characters” we could see.
And indeed: that was the reality.
As long as I am here, I will not let any “character” lose control in the upcoming events.
【Really? O’Keefe, do you want to make a bet? Consider it a game between us.】
【You will definitely lose this bet.】
We all possess the power of a “script,” and in this era where “order” no longer exists, Kephira is different from me; she cannot directly use the script to intervene.
We both know each other’s intentions; we understand each other’s powers; we are clear about what will happen next, and I can change, while Kephira can only watch.
Order fairy, what do you have to win?
Kephira… turned to face me, reaching out to gently stroke my cheek.
No one would notice our actions because… as long as we do not wish for them to notice, no one will.
“O’Keefe, as expected~ I knew you were just like me.”
“……”
“No, perhaps you resemble ‘order’ even more than I do~ because you have never treated the script as power, but as your… part. You do not use it casually, but when you do, it is so effortless, making the script truly a ‘script.’ However, this is only natural, because you are my master, you are my lover, you are the ‘miracle’ I have always pursued in my heart.”
In the end, Kephira flew to my side and whispered in my ear: “You are the most perfect ‘order.'”
Do not tempt me here; I know what I am doing. Otherwise, Kephira, even you…
“Here it comes~ O’Keefe.”
In response to Kephira’s “reminder,” I turned to look, smiling: “So, shall we have a competition? Whoever wins, wins; whoever loses, loses?”
【Bang】
In the next moment, the hall’s door was burst open from the outside!
Immediately after, the familiar figure of Uncle Zerola, accompanied by several followers, stormed in.
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