Restart:Untalented Man-Chapter 442: End of This War

After a few minutes passed, Isaac finally stated his decision. "Fine. Let's go with your arrangement."

A sense of triumph appears on Samuel's face. Smiles blossomed on his face as he heard King Isaac concede. "You make the right choice. Don't look at the short-term gain. Letting go of this city will benefit you more."

The rest of the people in the room remained silent. Whether they had opinions or objections, Samuel doesn't care. He immediately directed someone to draft the agreement.

Though the way he ordered people around was a very displeasing scene to witness, even more so than that of the king, others in the room ultimately acquiesced to Samuel's instructions.

Deep down in the hearts of those present, there was an unspoken acknowledgement of who held the true power in the room.

Samuel might be a mere governor who is not even of noble descent, but he is a governor from Ryntum.

The drafting process proceeded swiftly. It didn't take a very long time to make one. The agreement's content itself proved to be straightforward and devoid of unnecessary complexities.

In general, the details of the agreement centred around the restoration of the original border, the establishment of a five-year truce period, and the transfer of ownership of Larkish to the Inverloch Empire.

Notably absent from the agreement were any provisions regarding reparations. Samuel purposefully didn't raise this point or put any emphasis on it. He recognised that talking about the issue of compensation would only prolong the negotiation process.

By right, both sides were culpable to some extent for the conflict. Any discussion of reparations would likely lead to contentious debates and further delay them in reaching a resolution.

When it comes to matters involving money, it tends to complicate negotiations and potentially derail the peace process.

"Everything seems to be in place," remarked Samuel after reviewing the document's contents. "If you agree with the terms, please put your signature at the end of the documents."

Samuel extended the papers to King Isaac who accepted them with a sense of reluctance.

While Ryntum had undeniably assisted in resolving the crisis, it was not in the direction that Isaac had hoped for.

However, he recognized the necessity of accepting the terms presented before him.

Despite any reservations or dissatisfaction he may have harboured, King Isaac understood the precarious position of Inver.

The kingdom of Ryntum wielded significant influence and power, capable of decisively shaping the outcome of this war with or without Inver.

Inver would suffer greatly if Ryntum proceeded without their presence.

Samuel takes the agreement and brings it to the Inverloch's camps.

When he arrived at the camps, he couldn't help but notice the tense atmosphere that permeated the area.

Apparently, news of the peace treaty had spread rapidly throughout the camp, igniting a flurry of discussions and reactions among the soldiers and generals alike.

Whether the spread of this treaty was intentional or not remained unclear.

However, one certain thing was the noticeable sense of displeasure that emanated from the generals present. It was written all over their face.

Clearly, not everyone welcomed the news of the peace treaty with open arms; especially the military leadership.

For these generals, the peace treaty symbolizes a missed opportunity—an obstacle to their ambitions of achieving military glory and conquest on the battlefield.

Nevertheless, Samuel doesn't care. It is not their approval that he is looking for.

Samuel casually took a seat inside the command centre of Inverloch. He paid little heed to the murmurs and whispers around him.

His presence should have reached Alexander's ears by now.

After a few minutes of quietly waiting, the sound of approaching footsteps grew louder, indicating the arrival of Alexander Lucas.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting, Mayor Samuel," Alexander said apologetically as he entered the room.

"Not at all, Mr. Lucas," Samuel replied calmly, acknowledging Alexander's presence with a nod of his head.

This is the second time they had a close conversation with each other. Both sides had some reservations when talking. They don't want to unnecessarily offend one another or to be misunderstood.

A clear conversation is important, especially when two countries interact.

History has proven many times that a petty reason can cause a bigger conflict.

"How's the progress of your discussion with Inver's side, Mayor Samuel?" Alexander inquired.

"It's going well. The other side agreed to sign a peace treaty," Samuel replied. His voice sounded steady and confident as he pushed the document across the table toward Alexander.

Without further ado, Alexander picked up the document, his eyes scanning the contents with keen interest. As he read, a positive reaction flickered across his face, indicating his approval of the terms outlined in the treaty.

Samuel couldn't help but also feel very pleased when he watched Alexander's reaction.

It appeared that the Inverloch side was receptive to the proposed agreement, sparing him from the need for prolonged negotiation or debate.

"This treaty is well-constructed. There's nothing to complain about," Alexander remarked, his tone conveying a sense of approval as he carefully examined the document before him.

"It's good that you think so. We should not waste time and get this done as soon as possible. Please sign on behalf of Inverloch Empire. As you can see, the Kingdom of Inver already signed it." Samuel subtly urged Alexander to proceed with signing the treaty.

"No problem," Alexander reached for his pen and swiftly added his signature to the designated space at the end of the treaty.

The treaty was prepared in two copies, one for Inver and one for Inverloch. Samuel gives the Inverloch one copy and takes another one with him.

After exchanging some words with Alexander out of politeness, Samuel departs from the Inverloch's camp and heads back to the city of Larkish.

The war in the South has officially ended. But it is only on paper. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

As much as he wants to return, he need to make sure that both sides comply with the agreed terms.