RNP Chapter 754 Negotiating III
Chapter 754 Negotiating III
Chapter 754 Negotiating III
"I like them for their boldness and straightforwardness, and I’ll respect them if they can back it up," a Xor'Vak representative remarked during the meeting, openly expressing his thoughts without restraint.
Whether it was a feeling of admiration or disgust, the Xor'Vak never hid their true feelings. This attitude stemmed from the immense power they possessed, allowing them to speak the truth without fear of consequences. As one of the strongest races in the Conclave, they saw no need for deception, earning them a reputation for being brutally honest.
When the rest of the room heard his words, "surprised" would have been an understatement. Earning the respect of a Xor'Vak was as difficult as turning mana into mist form. They only respected those they deemed their equals, making it nearly impossible for most members of the Conclave to even dream of such recognition.
Though he stated that respect would only come if they proved themselves, the very declaration was significant—it meant he was willing to give them the chance. This, in turn, implied that the Xor'Vak would cooperate with the process, setting aside their usual unpredictable disruptions. It would make the negotiations on the Xor’Vaks side smoother than anyone could have anticipated.
“Their suggestion is quite tempting, and it appears to have no negative consequences for us. It allows races unsure about sending a representative the option to abstain while those capable of sending a contestant have the opportunity to earn more—albeit with the risk of losing more if their contestant fails,” a high-ranking member of the Shadari civilization remarked, reigniting the conversation that had stalled after the Xor'Vak's bold declaration.
“That’s true. They've even considered our position, ensuring that other civilizations can't simply ride on our coattails when their subpar fighters inevitably lose,” a Valthorin added, disdain evident in his tone for the lower-level civilizations that seemed intent on doing just that.
“So, how many of you will be sending fighters?” Xylor inquired a few moments later.
When the time came to make the decision, only twenty-three representatives raised their hands, indicating their willingness to risk sending a fighter in exchange for a more favorable deal if they won, and accepting the potential losses if they didn’t.
The number of civilizations willing to send fighters was small, a result of either their strongest individuals being lost in the initial attack or the significant damage inflicted upon them by the relentless imperial breaching forces. The risk of further losses was deemed too great, leading many to not risk it at all.
“Those who are not sending fighters, please leave,” Xylor instructed. After a brief pause, the representatives of the remaining civilizations exited, leaving only the representatives of the twenty-three civilizations behind.
“Please state your demands,” Liasas requested. “I will relay them to their representative, who will either accept them and propose their own in return—marking the finalization of the deal—or deny some of them. In that case, I will serve as a direct link, delivering your intentions and responses during the negotiations between both sides until we reach a compromised agreement.
Keep in mind that the format of the fight has not been finalized yet. This means you might be limited to a single fighter, or there could be no restrictions at all, depending on the agreement that will be made jointly with the other side after they complete their individual agreements with each of you.”
With that, she took over the proceedings, ready to listen to everything they had to say in order to later facilitate the negotiations with the negotiator from the opposing side.