Hin: Is there something like a regular meal?

Grituun: What do you want?

Hin: Fish, for example, or fried orc?

Grituun: We don't kill monsters, so we can offer fish. Is there a red fish in the warehouse, is it suitable?

HIN: Yes, quite.

Grituun: Then, Rostolia, ask for a fish.

Rostolia: Yes, yes, it's good.

"Rostolia escorted Hin to the common table."

Rostolia: So, this is the common room. This is where we eat or have meetings. Since there have been no representatives of the empire lately, we usually have a meal. We have a kitchen on the right and guest rooms on the left. Goblins mostly live there, but there aren't that many of them to fill all the rooms. Then choose a room for yourself after you eat. In a few days, the Faceless and Calm Madman will return. You'll get to know each other and don't forget the rules of decency with a Faceless one. He sent it last time. Oh, well, you heard. In general, do you understand?

Hin: Yes, well. I understood everything.

"After a while, the goblin brought fish for Hin."

Hin: Can you talk?

Goblin: Yes, I can.

Hin: Good. Does this fish have magical properties?

Goblin: A marinade made from a blue sphere with mountain moss.

Hin: An interesting combination. Then, a question. The blue sphere, what is its origin?

Goblin: Self-raised, based on a concentrate of divine mana.

HIN: What?

Goblin: I don't know any more details. Find out from those above you.

Hin: Good.

"The goblin is gone."

Hin: * What kind of empire is this? Divine mana, spheres are grown, and goblins also talk. And most importantly, they don't kill monsters?* Yeah... Well, it's time to try the fish.

"Hin cut off a piece from the part of the tail where the tail was cut off. Picking up a piece with a fork, he swallowed it."

Hin: * Mmm... What's the taste? I can feel the red fish, but it seems to be on the azure sea in the mountains. How can I describe it? This piece melted in my mouth and I didn't even notice how I swallowed it. He was so soft... Gentle... And how would it be transparent?* It was just something. Goblin! Bring another portion!

Goblin: Yes, sir!

"So Hin spent about 2 hours at the table, and then went into the nearest room and fell asleep without even looking at the room itself."

--- At this time---

Faceless>Chlori: We'll probably go now. The lecture on sympathy was interesting, but I think we don't need to waste time, right?

Arquene: Yes, that's right. Then, shall we say goodbye until the next meeting?

Calm madman: Dacha, thank you for the lecture and all the best to you, see you next time.

"Faceless, Chlori and the Calm Madman left the room, where Taurendil and Isilendil were waiting for them at the exit."

Taurendil: So, we have a couple of questions for you.

Isilendil: Let's start with the fact that Ermungand will soon sail towards the second part of the continent. When are you planning to move to the other side?

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Calm madman: Probably soon. We can't give you the exact time. Now we have to sort out some issues in order to move on to solving your problems.

Taurendil: Then, the next question. What problems have you encountered that our problems should wait?

Calm madman: I can't reveal all the cards, but this concerns our stability of the army and the stability of the Faceless One. That is, without solving the problem with military force, we cannot be sure of its safety. The same goes for the Faceless One.

Taurendil: Okay, let's say. The last question. Why do you want to conclude a peace treaty with us?

Calm madman: Unfortunately, we will not be able to give an exact answer. But I can probably say that we don't like violence from all sides of beings, and we also don't prefer violence.

Taurendil: Okay, I get you. Then, we can already sign a temporary agreement for 5 years.

Calm madman: Can we go to the throne room or the meeting room so that I can tell you all the details?

Taurendil: Isilendil, call your daughter and granddaughter. Shouldn't all government representatives be in the contract?

Calm madman: If everyone contributes their actions to solving imperial problems and issues or they accept assistance, then yes, they should be present.

Isilendil: I'll call them to the throne room now.

"Taurendil, the Calm Madman, the Faceless One, and Chlori went to the throne room, which is a branch below."

--- The Throne Room of the Elf Empire---

Taurendil: As Emperor, I wish to conclude a temporary agreement on peaceful actions and assistance. Who agrees and who is against?

Isilendil: I agree.

Arquene: I agree.

Tauriel: I agree.

Taurendil: Then, on such a wonderful note, I would like to hear the measures of cooperation from both sides.

Calm madman: For the period of the temporary peace agreement, the conditions remain the same as they were not under the temporary one. In short, in the first case, we protect you. In the second case, you are under supervision and partial protection. The third option is that you are under surveillance and, according to the behavior of the empire, a sentence of annihilation or coexistence is passed.

Taurendil: What does partial protection mean?

Calm madman: In case of war between empires or natural disasters, or in case of divine punishment, you are our target for protection. Further actions against your empire will be reviewed and conclusions drawn.

Taurendil: Then, one last question. What is each option?

Calm madman: First, you agree to all the conditions of protection, but you become our territory. The second option is that you sign a peace treaty, but do not become our territory. Third, you are renouncing our terms and conditions and the contract.

Taurendil: Good. Then, I declare the entry of the elf empire under the territory of the empire of a Faceless and Calm madman for 5 years. What should I sign?

"The calm madman opened the portal on his left palm and with his right hand took out two contracts from the portal."

Calm madman: Here are two contracts. You need to sign, each of you, with your own blood in the applicant's field.

"The calm madman handed the contracts to Isilendil. So he reached Taurendil, and he returned one contract to a Calm Madman. The calm madman lowered the contract with his left hand into the portal on his right hand."

Calm madman: As I understand it, we have resolved the issues. You just have to wait for us to solve your problems, right?

Taurendil: That's right. Then, have a good day and come back as soon as possible.

Calm madman: We will definitely try. Good luck.

"The calm madman opened a portal in the wall on the left and all those who came to the elf empire found themselves in the central hall."

Calm madman: Rostolia! Kradr! Have you arrived?!

"From the right and left corridors, Kradr and Rostolia came running, sat on their knees."

Kradr: Greetings, Faceless and Calm madman.

Rostolia: I welcome you too. How was your trip?

Calm madman: Everything went well. We now have an elf empire under our command for 5 years. If we solve their problems during this time, they will come under our rule completely and forever.

Rostolia: I see.

Kradr: According to your instructions, we notified the director and brought Hin.

Calm madman: Well done. Then, as soon as he wakes up, call him to me in the fortress department.

Kradr: In an experimental torture room?

Calm madman: Yes.

Rostolia: Can I ask you a question?

Calm madman: I'm listening.

Rostolia: And how did you know that he was asleep?

The calm madman: I assumed. To put it in more detail, then most likely it happened after the meal. If it had been an octopus, it would have died, so most likely it ate too much and fell asleep.

Rostolia: Clearly.

Kradr: Mr. Faceless, I'm reporting. The giants and half-goblins were delivered.

Faceless>CHLORI: I've already noticed. Bring everyone here.

Kradr: Here?

Calm madman: He probably means to bring them to him. Faceless, would you like to gather in the throne room? And then I'll show you the training ground?

Faceless>Chlori: All right, Kradr, bring them to the throne room. And I don't think the training ground will help me in any way.

Calm madman: But, what if you need it.

Kradr: I'll bring it now.

"Kradr got down on one knee and pushed off, disappeared, rushed to report."

Rostolia: Do I have any assignment?

Calm madman: Yes, keep an eye on Hin.

Rostolia: Understood. Then, with your permission, I'll go.

"Rostolia slowly got up, adjusted her skirt and walked slowly towards the stairs."

The calm madman: I'll probably go to my room. And you go, you still have to think about the army, since I used to do this.

Faceless>Chlori: And who is standing guard over the solar kingdom instead of you?

A calm madman: You won't believe it, but Fedfroslaf agreed, under the pretext that he had nothing to do anyway.

--- At this time, outside the main gate---

Fedfrosl: * And why did I agree to this? This is the quietest and most peaceful country...*