Isabella, wrapped in a bath towel, got up, looked at Lin Yu, and sighed, "Anyway, I don't care. Since you've become a duke in the Mayan Kingdom, you must also have an official position in our Nuli Kingdom! How about this, we'll pretend to be husband and wife, and I'll make you the monarch. Of course, if you want to make it real, that's not out of the question!"
"Your Majesty, perhaps you should reconsider. Instead, why don't you appoint me as Grand Marshal of the Army or a title of King of the First Rank?" Lin Yu suggested.
"Grand Marshal of the Army?"
Isabella frowned slightly. "What kind of official title is this? It's quite novel! But it sounds even more impressive than a duke. Alright, whatever you say!"
Isabella didn't have many requirements, as long as her rank was higher than the Duke's. Women, after all, like to compare.
As long as Lin Yu's official rank in the Kingdom of Effort is higher than his official rank in the Kingdom of Maya, she feels that Lin Yu's relationship with him will outshine Lacey's.
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Three days later, the peace talks officially commenced.
The arena of the Nation of Effort is the largest entertainment venue in the Nation of Effort, capable of accommodating 20,000 to 30,000 people.
Many people from various countries came this time, totaling tens of thousands.
People from so many countries gathered together, and so many heads of state came together.
This is an extremely rare occurrence in Jambudvipa (the southern continent).
Lin Yu's ability to facilitate this unprecedented meeting makes him a first in history.
"Thanks to Lin Yu's efforts, we are all here today. I hope everyone can exercise restraint. War is something no one wants to see. Only peace can allow our people to embrace a bright future!"
Isabella, as the host, delivered a unique speech.
She's a tomboy, so of course she doesn't have that kind of eloquence; Lin Yu taught her to say all of that.
Now that Lin Yu has agreed to be her Grand Marshal of the Army, she naturally listens to Lin Yu in everything.
In addition, like Lin Yu, she did not want war, nor did she want to see more bloodshed, broken families, and separation of wives and children.
On the issue of peace, both women showed a high degree of agreement with Lin Yu.
"Now, please welcome our new Mayan king, Lacey, to the stage to say a few words!"
Isabella gave up her seat to Lacey.
Lacey lifted her skirt and slowly walked onto the stage.
Today, Lacey wore a deep blue dress studded with diamonds, making her look exceptionally dignified and elegant.
With her blonde hair and blue eyes, paired with a long blue dress, she looked just like a kind mermaid princess from a fairy tale.
Meanwhile, blue is the color of peace in the Mayan kingdom, so the meaning behind Lacey's outfit today is quite obvious.
"I'm Lacey!"
Lacey glanced at the entire audience and said sincerely, "I know that there have been some misunderstandings about our Mayan Kingdom before, and I don't want to shirk responsibility. On behalf of our Mayan Kingdom, I would like to express my deepest apologies for the previous attack on the borders of various countries. I'm sorry to everyone!"
Lacey stepped aside and bowed deeply to everyone.
A commotion broke out in the audience.
Most people scoffed at it.
War inevitably results in death. If bowing could make amends, then what would be the point of laws?
Especially for ancient tribes like dwarves and giants, such actions are completely meaningless.
"Lassie, let's forget about the makeup and talk about compensation!"
Eric, the king of the dwarf kingdom, spoke first.
These words also represented the views of several other rulers.
Aside from compensation, everything else is just bullshit.
Lacey pursed her lips and said, "I know that a bow cannot represent sincerity, but before I came here, I had already discussed it with the ministers of our Mayan Kingdom. Our Mayan Kingdom can offer ten million taels of gold as compensation for this matter!"
Ten million taels of gold?
Everyone looked surprised.
It's said that the Mayan Empire was very powerful, and it seems that's true. Ten million taels of gold—that amount could be the gold reserves of some small countries.
Eric was a rather greedy person, and when he heard the number, his eyes narrowed, and he was overjoyed.
However, not everyone is greedy.
For example, Odbiao of the giant race.
"We giants don't care about gold, what we need is a large number of slaves. As long as your Mayan Kingdom provides 30,000 slaves to our giant kingdom, we'll call it even!" Odbiao put forward his conditions.
"impossible!"
Lacey declared firmly, "Our Mayan nation is a highly civilized country that has long since abolished slavery. I will never allow my people to become slaves!"
So, there's no point in negotiating?
Odbiao immediately stood up. His massive body was almost level with Lacey on the stage, and a powerful sense of oppression rushed towards him.
"Audebiao, what are you doing?"
At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly stood up, narrowed his eyes, and said, "I said that today is a peaceful negotiation. Did you take my words for granted? Your conditions are too rude. Not only will Lacey not accept them, but as the Duke of Maya, I will not accept them either!"
Faced with Lin Yu's murderous aura, even the biggest man felt uncertain.
However, since it concerned national interests, Odebiao coldly said, "Lin Yu, I know you are powerful, but if you want to intimidate me with force, I will never accept it! My giant race has been passed down from ancient times and is not to be trifled with. Even if you can kill one of my people or a hundred of my people, can you wipe out my entire race? If not, one day my people will take their giant axes and march on the Mayan Kingdom to avenge me!"
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