Chapter 1768: The Second Negotiation
Now, this presents a huge choice for the special envoy, Malthus Ritt.
So what's the next step?
Should ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) we continue fighting?
Or should we withdraw our troops?
still......
At this moment, Special Envoy Malthus Ritt felt unprecedented pressure.
Because the entire battle situation now rests in his hands.
Every decision he makes will affect the future direction and changes of this battle.
Withdrawing troops could render all previous efforts futile.
Holding out could result in the complete loss of the remaining Conqueror Civilization fleet here.
These are all extremely difficult choices.
After thinking about it for a long time.
Envoy Malthuslit was the first to abandon the idea of continuing the attack.
According to the information left by Grand Marshal Kevins, if they wanted to continue the attack...
That would require deploying at least 300 million interstellar warships to this battlefield.
Based on his current understanding of the Conqueror civilization's native universe, it is absolutely impossible for him to mobilize 300 million interstellar warships to this cosmic battlefield in a short period of time.
Therefore, this option can be ruled out at this time.
The remaining options are to withdraw troops or hold the occupied territories.
Of all these options, withdrawing troops is actually the best decision to make.
But the consequences were severe; Grand Marshal Kevins had already sacrificed his life.
If he goes back and his superiors blame him, he will undoubtedly be the only scapegoat left.
Therefore, this decision was a dead end for him.
Then all that's left is defense.
At the same time, there are different options within this defense.
Envoy Malthus Ritt looked at the current interstellar war sandbox.
Based on the description of the Dragon Star Empire in Grand Marshal Kevins's novel, the enemy will definitely launch an attack and reclaim lost territory once given the opportunity.
Therefore, if we do not relinquish even the slightest bit of the space territory we have already occupied.
That will inevitably lead to a major battle.
At this juncture, an outbreak of battle would undoubtedly be extremely disadvantageous for the Conqueror Civilization fleet, whose morale is already low.
That would require retreating a certain distance and abandoning some cosmic territory.
So how much should we actually give up?
This was a very difficult decision.
Giving up too much is tantamount to wasting these strategic spaces.
If we give up too little, the opposing Falcon Star Empire will still keep harassing us.
Therefore, this quantity is very important.
Sudden!
Envoy Malthus Ritt had an idea.
Why not try to negotiate with them?
Compared to force, envoy Malthus Ritt was more adept at negotiating deals at the negotiating table.
Now that you've thought of that...
He immediately ordered his subordinates to contact the Kaguya Elf King Onyne, proposing his idea of peace talks.
Unexpectedly, the other party agreed so easily and decisively.
It took less than half an hour in total.
A holographic conference channel appeared.
Inside the meeting room, only his special envoy Malthuslit and the Elf King Onyne were present this time.
"Long time no see, Your Excellency." The Elf King Onyneus smiled as he looked at the envoy Malthuslit opposite him.
Envoy Malthus Ritter stared at the other party, and to be honest, he really had an urge to beat him up.
If it weren't for the other person deceiving his feelings back then.
Their attack will begin a week earlier, which doesn't seem like a long week.
But it could change many things on the battlefield.
And the guy in front of you is the culprit behind all of this.
And now, I have to sit here and negotiate with the other side.
Just thinking about these things fills me with rage.
But for the sake of the bigger picture, Special Envoy Malthus Ritt suppressed his anger and said with a smile, "Your methods are truly impressive."
We underestimated you before.
I acknowledge that you and the Dragon Star Empire are both formidable adversaries.
But to be honest.
In a way, we are also friends on the same side.
"oh?
"How so?" Kaguya Elf King Onyne looked at the other party with an interested expression.
Envoy Malthuslit immediately said, "Your Holy Elf Empire suffered from technological stagnation in the past due to the punishment of the Order."
The Devouring Civilization is also constantly harassing you.
The fact that the Dragon Star Empire has now taken over the Devouring Civilization will inevitably provoke the wrath of the Order.
Soon, Order will gather new minions to attack your cosmic cluster.
At the same time, our conqueror civilization and the order are irreconcilable enemies.
You may have already inquired about it.
In our universe, we are constantly at war with the law enforcement civilization.
The reason we have traveled thousands of miles to your universe is not simply to invade.
The main purpose is to expand our military strength.
In exchange for the goal of defeating the civilized law enforcement and being able to confront the order.
In this way, interstellar universes threatened by persecution by the established order can also be protected.
Therefore, we are also considering the bigger picture!
hypocritical.
Upon hearing this, the Elf King Onyne silently evaluated it in his mind with one word.
Then, he said without any politeness, "Since that's the case..."
For the sake of the bigger picture.
Your conqueror civilization can also join our forces.
"By then, both our Holy Elf Empire and the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire can send legion fleets to your Conqueror Civilization to protect you and drive away the interstellar warships of those Law Enforcer Civilizations."
These words immediately created a somber atmosphere.
"You're really joking."
"Then let's get down to business."
"I thought we'd been talking about serious matters the whole time."
Envoy Malthus Ritt ignored the provocation in the other party's words.
"The current situation is due to this year's battle."
This has caused significant losses for both of us.
Therefore, we might as well continue our previous peace talks.
"I am willing to cede some cosmic territories to you in exchange for a period of truce." - Envoy Malthuslit.
The Elf King Onyneus smiled and said, "Why don't you listen to my arrangements?"
Now, you and all your legions and fleets, go back to where you came from.
The war naturally ended.
What do you think?
Why must you be so aggressive?
"If you've ever experienced having your home planet destroyed overnight."
Now they've barged in with 300 million interstellar warships, demanding your submission without a word.
I bet you'll be just as aggressive as I am, right?
The reason you're willing to sit here and talk to me now is...
It's simply because you suffered heavy losses on the battlefield.
You lost those dozen or so Super T6 Star Conqueror-class super interstellar battleships, and Grand Marshal Kevins.
If it weren't for these reasons...
Are you willing to listen to me here now?
Look at my aggressive face!
Emperor Xiaolong was right.
All truth and dignity lie within the range of naval guns.
And now, you are under our naval guns.
The Elf King Onyneus, his eyes cold, said, "Our war will not end here."
Some blood debts must be repaid a thousandfold with blood.
But now, considering the bigger picture, I can let you all get out of here.
This is the only time I've ever been lenient with you.
I hope you will take care of yourselves!
Envoy Malthus Ritt did not expect the other party to be so resolute from the outset.
"Is there really no room for maneuver?" Envoy Malthus Ritt asked in a deep voice.
“No,” said Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya, in a deep voice.
"If we continue fighting, neither of us will benefit."
You will lose even more crew members and even more starships.
More cosmic territories will be consumed by war.
"Don't you care about any of this?" Envoy Malthuslit kept a close eye on the expression on the other person's face.
This is a negotiation skill.
Onyx, the Elf King of Kaguya, narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with murderous intent: "If I choose to make peace with you now, I will forever relinquish those cosmic territories that you have invaded."
Those are the fleets and soldiers of Naxi who fought to the death with you on the battlefield and have no face to face!
Now.
I can do this much, and you're willing to talk to me.
It was all thanks to their fierce fighting on the battlefield.
Therefore, I will not allow myself to back down.
Similarly, the heroic spirits behind me will not allow me to back down!
You can either continue fighting with us.
Get out of here now!
There was no other choice.
Upon hearing this, the special envoy Malthustrier fell silent.
Judging from the other person's tone of voice, facial expressions, and eyes.
He knew the other person wasn't joking; they were serious.
The other side is truly determined to fight them to the death.
This leaves Special Envoy Malthus Ritt facing a huge decision.
"alright.
I've said everything I needed to say.
This is our second negotiation, and it will also be our last negotiation in this universe cluster.
I believe our next round of negotiations will take place in your universe cluster.
After saying this, the Elf King Onyons of Kaguya prepared to leave.
At this moment, the special envoy Malthuslit called out to the Night Elf King Onyne.
"Wait a moment."
The Elf King Onyne looked at the special envoy Malthuslit opposite him.
Envoy Malthus Ritt was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
For the sake of the overall war situation, he had no choice but to endure this humiliation.
He said in a deep voice, "I can choose to withdraw my troops."
But we need some time.
Kaguya Elf King Onyne didn't speak, he just looked at him.
"We will gradually withdraw."
But it will take time.
Give us a month.
We will cease hostilities within this month, and our legion fleet will gradually withdraw from the front lines.
"Within a month, we will all withdraw from your universe cluster."
Upon hearing this...
Onyx, the Elf King of Kaguya, smiled slightly and raised one finger.
Ten days?
This guy only gave himself ten days.
This immediately reduced the time by two-thirds.
Envoy Malthus Ritt stood up, somewhat annoyed, and said, "Ten days is too short; you must give me at least twenty days!"
"It's not ten days."
"It's a week," said Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya, calmly.
A week?
This made the special envoy Malthustriet clench his fists, wishing he could have a duel with the other party right now.
“During the previous negotiations, you gave me a week.”
Now, I'll give you a week.
And, within this week.
Every day your legion fleet must retreat a certain distance.
I will send you the range of the retreat later.
If the designated area is not evacuated within the specified time.
"Then our legion fleet will retain the right to attack!" After saying this, the Kaguya Elf King Onyne interrupted the meeting and disappeared from the envoy Malthuslit's sight.
They didn't give the other party any chance to bargain.
The scene before my eyes changed.
Envoy Malthus Ritt angrily threw everything he could see to the ground.
"That shameless bastard."
"That despicable bastard."
"These damned inferior civilizations, one day I will make you pay the price."
You filthy Kaguya elf!
The special envoy, Malthus Ritt, kept cursing.
After venting his anger, Envoy Malthus Ritt sat in his chair and looked coldly at his subordinates.
Then he said, "Pass on my order: within seven days, all legion fleets shall withdraw in an orderly manner."
remember!
We must not let our guard down during the retreat.
We must guard against possible enemy attacks at any time.
Those guys over there are a bunch of despicable and shameless bastards.
They'll do anything to win.
Envoy Malthus Ritt recalled that during their first round of talks, the other side said it would take an hour.
But it was during that one hour that they launched an attack on their legion's fleet.
He would learn his lesson once and never do it again.
"So, are we really going to retreat?" the subordinate asked in surprise.
“I will return to our universe group immediately.”
Report the situation here back.
I estimate it will take four days to make the round trip at the fastest speed.
During these four days, you can retreat as opportunities arise.
Some severely damaged interstellar warships can be sent back to our universe using white hole portals.
The other interstellar warships continued to be stationed here.
Should we retreat or defend?
"I'll report the battlefield situation when I get back, and then we'll discuss this further."
"Yes!" the subordinate replied.
Whether to defend or retreat now depends on whether reinforcements will be sent.
If not.
It will be very difficult for them to stay here.
But the thought of the punishment I would face after returning and reporting the battle situation made me realize how difficult it was.
He felt fear.
This expedition.
This can be said to be the first major loss suffered by the conqueror civilization in thousands of years.
Despite suffering such heavy casualties, they gained nothing and suffered a crushing defeat.
If they find out, they will surely be furious.
In a way, with Grand Marshal Kevins dead, that's the end of it all.
They might even receive a reward.
But he was different.
Although he is still alive, he will certainly not escape the punishment he will face.
He may escape the death penalty, but he cannot escape punishment!
Thinking about all this, Special Envoy Malthus Ritt began to envy Grand Marshal Kevins, who had ended it all!