Chapter 59 Part 2) The Kiliean Empire Part 2 (Patreon)

Princess Tiliy couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at Khione’s words. To see the firm, resolute look in Khione’s eyes proved she was not lying about what she was saying. “I see. Why have you come?”

“We wish to work out a deal.” Desaray finally spoke up. “I have come to ask for your help in repelling the gods and pushing them out of this world. An alliance that will benefit us both. I can offer you designs of my worlds original technology to which you can adapt your own magic technology too. The weapon you you used to injure Nergal and force her to retreat. We wish to have the designs on how to build them so we can implement our own defenses and maybe outfit our military with hand held versions.”

“You expect me to give up my Empire’s greatest weapon? A weapon that can even kill a god?” Princess Tiliy did not see how she would be gaining anything from any of this. “As a leader of her own nation I think you can understand that giving out our main line of defense is only asking for us to be taken over by you and your people.”

Desaray could only frown at this. She understood what Princess Tiliy was saying, but this did not change the fact that she needed this technology no matter what.

“Your weapons only work if they can converge on to a single target. We are currently under attack by not just a single god. Giving up a nation’s secret in exchange for assistance if you are to be attacked by multiple gods is something you can at least take into account. We can even do a magic contract that will force us to abide by our terms creating a life long alliance.” Desaray was trying to force the subject. From what she saw, those weapons at this time could only hold back a single god or goddess. She wanted to take the method of making such weapons and develop them further and make them more powerful.

“We can even have a technology pact that forces us to share our research when it comes to killing gods.” Desaray added in.

“Hmmm…” Princess Tiliy had to admit that Desaray made sense. We will discuss it with parliament. “If you can convince then I will agree.”

“You want to use bureaucracy at a time like this? That’s asking for both our countries to be destroyed.” Juna couldn’t take it. She hated this whole beating around the bush crap.

“These are my terms you can accept them or not.” Princess Tiliy did not care. She was still unwilling to give out the technology to defend against the gods. But she still felt Desaray’s words held a lot of weight. Since she could not decide herself she would leave it to the old men.

Desaray’s frown began to deepen. She did not wish to steal the technology but it seemed they were going to have to if things kept going like this. She looked at Juna who gave her a nod and understood that Juna was already ready at any time. “If you can hold the meeting now then I will agree.”

“Oh and if I say it can’t be held for many weeks?” Princess Tiliy sneered. She did not like the way Desaray was speaking.

“Then you would make another enemy. One that can appear in your palace with ease at any moment and time.” Desaray replied as she looked at Khione, who stepped back, letting the icy aura she was restraining loose. Ice began to form around everything in the area, quickly making its way towards Princess Tiliy.

“You dare!?” Princess Tiliy jumped back and slammed her fist on the ground, creating a barrier made of the bricks from the balcony they were on. The ice did not stop at the barrier freezing. It sold and continued toward Princess Tiliy, who gritted her teeth, knowing she had lost this round. She had underestimated her foe. “We will have the talks now.”

“Thank you.” Khione stepped forward and restrained Desaray’s aura once more. “I am not one who likes to use force if I do not need to. But right now is not the time to be acting upon kindness. I will do anything for my kingdom and its people even if it means destroying an empire.”

“Follow me. Let’s see how big you can talk when you are faced with my empires might one day.” Princess Tiliy could not allow herself to look weak. She had to make sure she got in the last word.

Desaray chuckled inwardly when she heard Princess Tiliy. She did not care for the whole nobility attitude. She just wanted to get what they came for, and that was it. By getting this technology, she really may be able to take on the gods who were a threat to the world and bring the fight to the god who oversees all the other gods.

As they walked, Desaray leaned close to Juna and whispered: “Juna, get ready to steal some of their weapons. Just wrap them in a root and bring them to the kingdom.”

“I already have my roots stationed at five cannons.” Juna was already ready for this. If they did not give willingly they would take by force.