With the will of the Northern Count enforced, and the Revolutionary Army itself showing willingness to negotiate, the ceasefire was achieved faster than expected.

Of course, the sudden blizzard played a role in this.

After all, the Northern Army had relatively good cold weather measures, and although the colonial garrison was poor, the basic requirements were still met.

On the other hand, the Revolutionary Army, composed mostly of impoverished workers, fought for ideals rather than seeking better treatment.

During previous battles, many fought in thin clothing, braving the severe cold, which led to non-combat casualties for the Revolutionary Army.

If it weren’t for the colonial garrison’s incompetence and the Revolutionary Army’s swift organization of production after capturing the city to provide logistical support, the blizzard might have caused them enormous losses.

However, despite this, the blizzard still incapacitated Revolutionary Army soldiers at the front, leaving their defense line in Stansol City powerless against a potential offensive from Perfikot disregarding casualties.

Faced with this undeniable reality, even the staunchest opponents of negotiation among the Revolutionary Army reluctantly admitted the talks were advantageous.

Thus, after the snowfall ceased, Kallen, accompanied by major representatives of the Revolutionary Army, arrived in Stansol City to meet the negotiation delegates from the Northern Territory.

They naturally assumed Perfikot wouldn’t personally come, or perhaps she’d make a brief appearance. Expecting the Northern Count herself to negotiate seemed outlandish to them.

They doubted Perfikot’s sincerity and thought she wouldn’t have the leisure for such things.

But when the Flying Airship of the Northern Count appeared over Stansol City, everyone realized Perfikot intended to negotiate.

Even though she brought two Steam Knight banner teams from the Northern Territory for military deterrence.

This time, they were true Northern Knights, not Autonomous Knights.

The Dragon Slayer Banner Team from the White Bear Knight Order and an elite banner team from the Iron Fire Knight Order stood guard around Perfikot.

But preceding these teams were the Northern flying knights.

Indeed, after so long, Perfikot finally perfected the flying knights, forming a twelve-person flag team, the Northern Territory’s first flying knight banner team.

This time, she brought them along, taking off and landing directly at the negotiation venue, announcing their presence to all.

"Damn it, flying steam knights!" Kevin turned pale upon seeing the flying knights. He knew how tough Steam Knights were, and now they could fly? How could this war be fought?

It wasn’t just Kevin; the representatives brought by Kallen were similarly grim-faced, despite some previously dismissing the Steam Knights.

Regardless of who it was, seeing such massive iron hulks fly and then crash heroically in front of them, leaving a crater, made anyone realize words couldn’t compare to fists.

Moreover, the Steam Knights themselves had a formidable presence, and to enable flying, Perfikot installed various auxiliary equipment on the flying knights and enlarged their armor to nearly three meters.

Being scared and turning pale was understandable; some unversed Revolutionary Army soldiers were so scared they collapsed and prayed continuously, which was a normal reaction. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Fortunately, Perfikot soon descended from the Flying Airship at the negotiation venue, not dwelling on the matter and directly demanding the talks to start, easing over this part.

Thus, both sides entered formal negotiations, though this incident greatly impacted the Revolutionary Army, as negotiations are largely psychological. Displaying military strength effectively intimidates during negotiations.

From the current situation, even without intending to exploit this, Perfikot made the Revolutionary Army enter passively right from the start.

"Listen, the apocalypse is imminent, and I have many tasks to complete, so I’m serious about this talk!" Perfikot reverted to her true identity, speaking to Kallen and the Revolutionary Army representatives with a notably serious tone: "You may present your demands, but before speaking, consider carefully whether your requests are sensible; refrain from proposing any impossible demands."

Although I don’t wish for unnecessary sacrifices from my army due to the blizzard’s impact, if you refuse this goodwill, I won’t hesitate to use the Steam Knights to crush all your defenses."

Undoubtedly, this statement carried more threat than elaboration.

Facing Perfikot’s attitude, a Revolutionary Army representative immediately changed expression, attempting to stand and curse Perfikot.

But merely a glance from the Steam Knights behind Perfikot made him sit back down, speechless.

Kallen, however, remained calm and nodded affirmatively, saying, "Though your words are unpleasant, I can tell you’re sincere about negotiations. So, what are your terms? Let me state first, for the Revolutionary Army, surrender is absolutely impossible."

"Hmm, is this your bottom line? My bottom line is the Empire won’t accept division," Perfikot looked at Kallen, somewhat pleased with her maturity, but she wouldn’t budge on certain issues: "The Empire needs stability; the New Continent colonies are crucial for the Empire and the Northern Territory, so any form of division is unacceptable.

For this, even if I have to use methods I’d prefer not to, I’ll ensure it.

As for other matters, they’re negotiable, including establishing an autonomous territory."

"An autonomous territory? Can the Empire really accept such a thing?" Kallen looked at Perfikot in disbelief.