Simply put, the threat of war machines is universal, none can escape.
The entire hall fell silent, the drop of a pin could be heard.
In the face of destruction, no one could remain calm.
This was the effect Roland wanted.
He raised his right hand to capture everyone's attention, then looked towards the Prudon Kingdom's negotiating representative, Army General Reinhardt.
"General Reinhardt, do you have something to say?"
Reinhardt's face looked grim, but he still stood up.
"This matter is indeed our fault, and our country is willing to..."
He gritted his teeth, his face ashen, and announced a willingness to cede two provinces as atonement, to be divided among various countries.
This was his bottom line.
These two provinces were both prosperous lands and industrial zones.
But they had a common point, being very close to the ruins where the incident occurred, posing safety hazards.
Each country was both covetous and somewhat apprehensive of these two provinces.
