"After being told by Faceless, Gordon V. was not perplexed and shocked. It happened because this offer was unexpected, because he did not expect to hear it."

Gordon V.: Ahem, I suggest, first of all, to deal with the first question. A calm madman, and why did this tree appear? How do you want to secure the forest?

Calm madman: Well, the tree will absorb vital energy not throughout the entire territory, but only a kilometer away from it. Therefore, I suggest that the Faceless One create a fortress around him for this distance. This will ensure your safety. And our safety will consist in closing the tree with certain materials. If we talk about the reason for the formation of the tree, then, initially, the ancestor is to blame, and so am I Faceless. Faceless, in the beginning, radiated a huge amount of mana, which would lead to the death of not only the planet, but also the universe. As a result, I locked him in a cave for 10 years. During this time, a tree grew that absorbed the mana emanating from the Faceless One. Slightly breaking the barrier in the vessel, the Faceless One radiated stronger mana than the divine one and the tree became a divine tree. I think there are no more reasons to create a tree.

Gordon V.: Okay, I get you. Fortunately, you have created a problem and are fixing it... yeah. Then, let's move on to the second question. What do we get if we agree to an alliance?

Faceless>Chlori: I think that of the main positive results, you will get security not only in the country, but also inside the country. If we talk about the disadvantages, then there are none, except that, except for military force for protection inside the kingdom and cities, it will not be supplied.

Gordon V.: Well, in case of an attack on us, what will happen?

Faceless>Chlori: In case of an attack on you by a kingdom that is not in our alliance, there will be several actions. First, we will stop the beginning of the offensive against your kingdom, as well as the complete destruction of all the royal servants and the royal family near the king. If you are already attacked and we do not have time to stop the beginning, then there will be a complete destruction of the royal city. Are you satisfied?

Gordon V.: Yes, quite. But, if the kingdom attacks us, what will happen in alliance with you?

Faceless>Chlori: According to the treaty, this is not possible, because this kingdom is waiting for destruction, completely. Just if such an attack happens, then such consequences await them.

Gordon V.: Yes, from your words, we can say that you are indeed creating a peaceful empire. And how big an empire do you want to create?

Faceless>Chlori: In general, the better, the better. Therefore, I think that the whole continent will be our empire. By the way, can I get a map of the whole planet from you?

Gordon V.: Unfortunately, no. You can't get it. But to create a copy, yes. But only after the conclusion of the union.

Faceless>Chlori: Calm madman, will you draw up a contract?

Calm madman: Yes, give me time and paper.

Gordon V.: Now, don't you need a pen?

Calm madman: My contracts are signed in blood, I don't need a pen.

Gordon V.: X is good. Guards! Call Neidcliffe!

Calm Madman: What is the name of your kingdom?

Gordon V.: The palace is called 'Sunny Borders', and the kingdom is called 'Sunshine'.

Calm madman: Got it. The name, by the way, very much coincides with the style of the entire royal city. Will you give the order for the arrival of all the dukes and marquises to inform them, as well as the rules of the union?

Gordon V.: Of course.

Calm madman: That's good.

Gordon V.: It's mandatory, but what is it?

Calm Madman: Then, we would make a huge magical circuit around the kingdom and in every city. Later, they would make a general appeal to come to us, to announce the new rules.

Gordon V.: Okay, I get it.

"The door opened and Neidcliffe came in."

Neidcliffe: Your Majesty, what did you want?

Gordon V.: I need 3 sheets of paper and get an advisor.

Neidcliffe: Yes, everything will be fine now.

"Neidcliffe left the hall."

--- 10 minutes later---

"The door opened and Neidcliffe came in, along with Mofl."

Neidcliffe: Everything you asked for has been provided. Here's your paper.

Gordon V.: Neidcliffe, you're free to go about your business. Mofl, have a seat.

Mofl: Yes, well.

"Mofl went to the table and sat down between Faceless and Gordon V."

Mofl: What happened, Your Majesty?

Gordon V.: We are forming an alliance with their empire. We need your knowledge to create a contract.

Mofl: Did you understand what exactly you need?

Calm madman: For starters, paper.

Gordon V.: Oh, I'm sorry. Here's the paper.

"Gordon V. Handed the paper to a Calm Madman. The calm madman began to draw up a contract with his own blood."

Calm madman: So. In case of non-compliance with the rules below, the allied kingdom will be completely destroyed.

Mofl: So, what are the rules?

The Calm Madman: Inflicting evil on other kingdoms in the form of martial law. Causing harm to a person of an allied and non-allied kingdom, but if this kingdom is evil, then it is necessary to redirect this representative to the empire. Making bad plans and executing them to other kingdoms and empires.

Mofl: Okay, that's reasonable, what's next?

You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.

The calm madman: In the event that illegal trade, slave trade, murders, as well as any other bad deeds take place in this kingdom of Sunlight and at the same time this does not relate to the royal plan, the following rules come into effect. First, legalize this case, if it is not a violation of royal laws. Second, inform the empire about it. Third, inform the guards lying nearby about this. The rest of the decisions are left to the empire.

Mofl: Okay, that's pretty reasonable. Is that all?

Calm madman: In fact, yes. But! You need to sign it and I'll make copies of the remaining papers. Also, you need a person who will be located in our empire to transmit information. After that, we'll leave you our own.

Mofl: Also reasonable. Okay, I'll arrange it. Who should sign?

The calm Madman: Me, the Faceless One, Gordon, and the princess, if she's next on the throne.

Gordon V.: No, Mof's son is next on the throne. He's out of town right now.

Calm madman: Okay, then he'll have to sign too. In total, there should be 5 signatures. Please give us this contract tomorrow when we come to you.

Gordon V.: Okay, we'll try.

"The calm madman signed the contract and handed it over to the Faceless One, who also signed the contract. After that, the contract was handed over to Gordon V., who also signed the contract and handed it to the princess, she also signed the contract."

Gordon V.: So he's staying with us?

Calm madman: Yes, so far, you have. But after making copies, this agreement will remain with you forever.

Gordon V.: All right, Mofl, move the contract to the safe and let it be closed.

Mofl: I'm listening.

"Gordon V., having taken the contract from the princess, gave it to Moflu. Mofl, taking the contract in his hands, got up and walked out the door."

Calm madman: In that case, we'll go too.

Gordon V.: Yes, well. Good luck.

"A faceless, calm madman, Chloris got up and left the hall."

Chlori: Calm madman, Faceless and I will go somewhere. Are you with us?

Calm madman: No, I'll try to find it and go to the black market. Faceless, who do you need in the empire?

Faceless>Chlori: I think I need people who are ready to die. The rest is up to you, the rest. And how will you pay?

Calm madman: Haha, how is that? The destruction of evil. Okay, then, I'm off.

Chlori: Good.

Calm madman: As I understand it, we are further down the corridor, so we are saying goodbye for now. We'll meet here at 6:40 p.m., approximately.

Faceless>Chlori: Good. While.

Calm madman: Bye.

Faceless: And where do you want to go?

Chlori: You'll find out now...

--- At this time---

Gordon V.: Soy, is Prince Vardenfein still on a journey?

Soy V.: Yes, he's still there, even though it's been two weeks. What should we do now?

Gordon V.: One of the options is to send people after him. Or send a messenger. What do you think is better?

Soy V.: I think it would be better to send a messenger with middle-class guards.

Gordon V.: That's reasonable, and we'll do it. Then, it's on you, and I'll discuss the meeting.

"Gordon V. and Soy V. left the hall and went in different directions. Soy V. went to the exit to meet Neidcliffe, and Gordon V. went to the elders to discuss the agreement."

--- A week ago---

???: Prince! We can't stay here! We lost 60% of the soldiers! And 80% of the commanders, not to mention the commanders. There's only one of them left! Prince, we have to go back!

Prince: No! In that case, everyone should leave, not just us, right, Senior Magician?

Senior Magician: That's right, but it needs to be done urgently.

Prince: Then...

"The prince came out of the royal tent."

Prince: Everyone who hears me! Tell everyone who can't hear that we're going home!

"After what was said, not a single word was spoken in response to the prince. The only thing that could be heard was that the grumbling started."

Prince: Senior Magician Uyan, did I do the right thing?

Uyan: Yes, Vardenfein, you did everything right, but there is one thing!

Vardenfein V.: And what is it?

Uyan: Didn't you understand?! To get back, you will have to fight again!

Vardenfein V.: Why is that?

Uyan: When we came here, we fought with witch vines, right?

Vardenfein V.: That's right.

Wayne: And do you think that the curse has receded after our small cuts, compared to their size?

Vardenfein V.: It makes sense, but I didn't think about it. And what are we going to do?

Wayne: I guess you need to quickly destroy them on the way and get through before they get overgrown again.

Vardenfein V.: Then we will do so. We're moving out in 20 minutes.

Wayne: Yes, I'll go and report it.

"Wayne came out of the royal tent and began his movement through all the tents to inform everyone about the upcoming nomination and plans."

Vardenfein V.: * It's a pity that I have to leave. I would like to destroy everyone and offer my life for the sake of power, but apparently we won't be able to reach the witch. It's a pity, it's a pity. We'll have to perform again.*

Wayne: Prince, everyone has been warned.

Vardenfein V.: That you are standing at the entrance, come in.

Wayne: My lord, I would love to do that, but I can't.

Vardenfein V.: What is it, what happened?

Wayne: ...

Vardenfein V.: * What is it, Wayne, of course, recently released? Why did he come back so soon?*

"Vardenfein V. came out of the tent and saw something that he was looking for. In front of him was the senior magician, and behind him was the witch of the forest of vines."

Wayne: What did you think? Of course I am a witch, but I am just a shell of vines with a complex structure, and Wayne himself has been dead for a long time.

Vardenfein V.: Lady Witch, may I ask you to accept my life and give me strength?

Witch: No, you are too low in character and knowledge. You're useless to me, but Wayne was useful. As you can see, he now has the power of an upper magician. It's not bad, is it? Go to the next stage of power, in just a minute. Now, Prince, get out of this forest, or else I will attack your hometown. I've cleared the whole way, you can go.

Vardenfein V.: What? How am I useless?

Witch: And that's it, you're a brat, compared to the same Wayne. He was smart and righteous in his thoughts. What about you? You were just lying to everyone, and while you were doing that, you weren't exercising your power. Or did you think I was giving you power? No, I'm just advancing to the next stage of power, which means you're useless to me. Get out of here right now!

"Vardenfein V.'s face was in fear and indignation, he did not want to understand what the witch was telling him."

Vardenfein V.: * How is that? It's too cruel! I... I... I refuse to believe it! No, it's quite real, but... but... I refuse! Yes, I refuse to serve a witch! I will become a hero that will destroy her! Since she gives me freedom, I will use it to gain strength and destroy her.* All right, madam. I'm leaving.

"At this moment, Vardenfein V.'s face showed an emotion of anger and hatred. His mind is in chaos. His hands were shaking a little. Vardenfein V., having taken the most necessary things, went towards the kingdom. All he took was food, water, clothes and a map."

Witch: Well, since he's gone, then you can do the forest. Wayne, what do you want?

Wayne: Uh...

Witch: Ah! Got it! Do you want to expand the boundaries of the forest by destroying nearby settlements? You won't believe it, but it's such a coincidence. I want to do it too!

--- Our time---

"Soy V., on the instructions of her father, sent a messenger with guards for Vardenfein. Gordon V. is in the Hall of Elders."

Gordon V.: Gentlemen elders, I have come to inform you about an important event.

???: And what did this fool bring this time?

???: I don't know, probably some strange idea again.

???: Perhaps, but gentlemen. Isn't the best way to find out what kind of message he brought is to listen to him.

???: That's right, gentlemen, calm down. Let's hear him out.

Gordon V.: Thank you, generous elders. At the moment, our kingdom has entered into an alliance with the empire and I would like to inform you about this and have informed you. Therefore, could you please express your decision on this matter?

???: Yeah, if you weren't intimidated, then it's strange that you did something like that, what were you offered in return, the kingdom?

Gordon V.: No, I'm not losing anything, I'm just gaining. Now, our kingdom cannot create wars and strife between us. Soon, this will be monitored and destroyed if any signs appear.

???: It's a good offer, but what will you do if they attack us?

Gordon V.: For now, we will manage on our own, but, soon, security will be sent to us, which will eliminate the threat of war

???: Then, gentlemen. What is your verdict?

???: I am pleased with his decision for the second time, I allow our ruler of your lands to attend the meeting.

???: Me too.

???: And me.

???: Naturally, I also give permission.

???: Yeah, well, if these are the conditions, then I allow it.

???: The king's good decision. Surprised. I give permission.

???: If so, then I am the Senior Elder, I give permission for the other elders who are absent from the meeting. Everyone present, let them know about this news.

Gordon V.: Can I ask you a question?

Senior Elder: Yes, I'm listening.

Gordon V.: And why are only 5 of the elders present?

Senior Elder: The remaining 20 people are either on their way or were unable to attend.

Gordon V.: Understood, then. I would like to share some news. In order for the agreement to come into force, we need to get Prince Vardenfein's signature by tomorrow.

Senior Elder: Have you sent a messenger?

Gordon V.: Yes.

Senior Elder: Then, expect and hope.