A rare magical miracle in the world-Chapter 828 - 506: No Hard Feelings (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"War, how can it not hurt feelings, huh?"

Sigurian looked at the youth before him; he dared not underestimate the other's youth. Miracles defy common sense, and it's not uncommon for young people to exhibit extraordinary talent.

"Of course, it can."

Hailbo smiled and said, "Attacking you out of the blue, that kind of approach is indeed offensive. But if we talk it out beforehand, agree on a venue, and set the rules of engagement, isn't that much more amicable?"

"Oh, this is called being amicable."

Sigurian said, "You call this amicable?"

"Alright, even if you are amicable," Sigurian continued, "a war always needs a cause. Why fight, and what for?"

"War is about nothing more than resources, face, honor, and revenge."

"But our Yadun holds no grudge against the South Sea Kingdom, and past issues have already been settled privately."

As for face and honor, that's a bit far-fetched.

If a country really went to war over such things, that country would likely have countless enemies and would be attacked sooner or later by the major powers.

"Population."

Hailbo quite liked the feeling of diplomacy with the South Sea Kingdom, unlike the experience with Aolai Country where everything was constrained, where one had to be cautious not to offend the King of Aolai and bring trouble to Yadun.

But the South Sea Kingdom was different. Morgan was famously timid; dealing with them, Hailbo would surely be in a superior position, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a great nation.

What is the demeanor of a great nation?

Obviously, it's about being assertive. Pretending modesty when you are capable is simply too cowardly.

"My lord's intention is for me to convey an attitude to the King of the South Sea."

Hailbo said, "My lord wishes only to defeat the King of the South Sea fairly and squarely, in a grand and upright manner, to have him submit, not through any other means like coercion or threats!"

"Hmm."

Sigurian did not doubt; he was quite accurate at reading people. Hailbo didn't give off a sense of scheming; he was a hero.

Such a person wouldn't stoop to petty thievery.

"But King Yatun still tore up the agreement."

"The meeting of the Kings, such a place, what use are those agreements?"

Hailbo responded, "Playing house, everyone hides their true intentions, only showing a Smiling Face. With the Holy Emperor and them watching from above, who dares not to show them respect?"

Naturally, these views were not only Hailbo's; as the Envoy, he could clearly sense Bailuo's emotions and some of his perspectives.

It's fair to say that Hailbo could speak Bailuo's true thoughts.

On one hand, it's about connection, and on the other, it's because he understands Bailuo, understands his own Supreme Lord.

"You're not afraid, your lord is not afraid."

Sigurian said, "We, however, would not dare, nor are we capable of challenging the Holy Conventions."

"My lord does not want the South Sea Kingdom to join us," Hailbo said, "he wants its submission!"

"How dare you!!!"

Serafier had never imagined that someone would dare to be so insolent in her own territory, such words completely overturned her beliefs: "Your country, your king, they are not beside you now!"

"Is that so?"

Hailbo stood firm against Serafier's gaze and said solemnly, "Then please look more carefully, to see if my lord is standing behind me right now!"

"....."

Of course, Bailuo was not here, but the lord Hailbo referred to was the entirety of Yadun, his nation and the power behind him.

In diplomatic envoys, the most important thing is to make clear one's stance and position.

Whether the nation has the strength to back up his words, Hailbo knew all too well.

Bailuo had told him that Yadun might not be invincible now, but Morgan, he really didn't take seriously at all: 'Be brave. If he dares to touch a hair on you, I'll annihilate his kingdom!'

"You..."

Serafier was at a disadvantage, just as Hailbo said, Bailuo and Yadun truly stood behind him.

If she dared to move against Hailbo, even just mistreatment, it would be a major issue.

"The rhythm has been reclaimed by this youngster."

Sigurian found that everyone's attention had been drawn by Hailbo's arrogance, starting to think and argue in that direction. This was not good. "Let me think, the rules of King Yatun, they wouldn't be set by him, would they?"

"The strong, they set the rules."

"The strong? Which strong? Have they fought? Without a fight, are they already the strong?"

Sigurian argued, "I also think the South Sea Kingdom is very strong, stronger than Yadun, do you agree?"

"You certainly wouldn't agree."

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Sigurian said, "Since you don't agree, why do you think that I would?"

Sigurian's quick counter left Serafier confused, the Deep Sea King frowned, and as for Morgan, he was already out of his depth, now even more baffled.

"The rules should naturally be set by my lord."

"No room for negotiation?"

Sigurian smiled and said, "Well then, from tomorrow on, my father will let us foster sons and daughters lead our people into the Endless Planes, while the Sea Beasts that remain in the Miracle Mainland will keep attacking Yadun's coastline."

"Unless you wipe them out completely, there will be no peace for you."

Bailuo wanted a swift resolution, to subdue the South Sea Kingdom at once, to make them listen. Sigurian didn't know why Bailuo was in such a rush.

But no matter what, if you're hasty, I'll just do the opposite, that's always right, isn't it?

You want to fight, fine, let's fight for ten or eighteen years.

After pushing to fight a war of attrition and a competition of resources, Sigurian even made use of 'time', which was exactly what Bailuo didn't want to see.

'This man, he is truly formidable.'

Hailbo was twice caught by Sigurian in the crux of his rhetoric; he intended to avoid it, but Sigurian's grasp was accurate: "The South Sea Kingdom seems to be much more shameless than I thought."

"Don't provoke my older brother and sister anymore."

Sigurian hurriedly spoke up, reminding the Deep Sea King and Serafier. The tactic Hailbo wanted to use to infuriate them had already failed before it began.

"There's only you and me here."

"You can represent your king, I can represent my father."

"You want a decisive victory; indeed, the South Sea Kingdom cannot win, but can't we also choose not to fight?"

Sigurian was reminding Morgan that Bailuo was so eager to fight the South Sea Kingdom, but didn't immediately send troops, instead choosing to send a messenger first, evidently not wanting to escalate things.

Otherwise, why wouldn't Bailuo send troops right away and steamroll the South Sea Kingdom?

Clearly, Bailuo was very aware that an unprovoked attack on the South Sea Kingdom would make Yadun the target of all at the meeting of the Kings.

"You doing this..."

Hailbo thought for a moment. With someone as clever as Sigurian around, he indeed couldn't find any loopholes.

It wasn't a question of experience; he had simply met his match.

His own thoughts were transparent to Sigurian, who could utterly predict Bailuo's state of mind. There was no play here.

"Then I have nothing more to say."

Hailbo turned and left; with his departure, Morgan started to feel uneasy.