Chapter 489: A Meet (1/2)
'Only a fool would invite rabid wolves into their homes without ample confidence for survival.' Brody Cook thought but he kept these educated assumptions unto himself.
He looked at our very own Amira Walker and his estimations rose another notch on the strength of these unknown people who just appeared from out of nowhere.
The unexpected meeting started approximately at noon after lunch. There were about 200 or so representatives from different kingdoms and small nations.
There were even village leaders who dared enter and every last one of them was accepted with open arms. It was of course the android Amira Walker who presided over this gathering.
”We are a people called Astronians from a different world than yours.”
”Due to some unforeseen catastrophe, we are forced to seek refuge in your lands.”
”We are willing to provide annual taxes to the owner of these plains.”
”Better yet, if they should allow it, we would very much like to buy this land as our own.” Amira Walker stopped here and looked at a very old man with a distinctive insignia on his clothing.
This man wore the same markings of those two hundred and fifty men who sadly lost their lives just yesterday.
”The conflict between our kingdom of Trisal and you Astronians was unfortunate.”
”There was no doubt that death could have been easily avoided but since the past cannot be changed, we can only ever move forward and learn from our mistakes.”
”The Trisal Kingdom gives you this piece of land as a gift of friendship.”
”May this mark the beginnings of our long and lasting alliance.” The old man smiled after he announced this very good news unto the fray.
”That fucking Baron Cook is truly wise!”
”There goes our chances. Damn this old man!”
”Baron Brody Cook truly lives up to his name!” The people around discussed in low voices. They would have wanted to give these powerful Astronians a much bigger place than this dull plains.
The return for such a meager investment was to gain a strong ally beside them. This was indeed a rare excellent chance but alas, the wise baron knew how to capitalize on his advantages.
”On behalf of the Lord of Astro, I Amira Walker, thank you for this kind boon.”
”We would of course bring a few simple gifts for your goodwill.” Amira replied.
”This is the task given by my king, Lady Amira. All honor and praise belongs to the king of Trisal.”
Baron Brody Cook bowed slightly on his seat as if to show that he was but a mere servant of this entire affair.
”Then please send my gratitude to your great king, Mr...” Amira paused here.
”The name is Baron Brody Cook, my Lady.” Thus, this was how everything started. After that, the trade talks began.
The Astronians would buy goods and supplies such as fresh meat or even livestock so that they could raise their own food.
Although they had enough to survive for many years but it was of course better to start trading now since there would come a time for an end of their cold supplies.