Chapter 1172
“So...”
Duke Neighdelberg started the discussions with the newly-crowned Coral Emperor, Theodosius.
“You’re saying that instead of fighting, you will surrender and willingly become a hostage?”
“Yes,” Theodosius replied with a nod. Then, he said firmly, “In exchange, I ask that you stop the ruthless slaughter of my people.”
“Hmm...”
“As long as I remain your hostage, my people will not dare rebel against you.”
“I will believe it if you say so.”
Duke Neighdelberg did not doubt it, as he knew well what the Coral Emperor meant to the Corals. If the Coral Emperor cooperated with them, then ruling the Corals would be a trivial matter for the Marchioni Empire.
This was their greatest weakness. The Corals had absolute faith and devotion toward their emperor, so if their emperor was made a puppet or hostage, then they would have no choice but to obey.
“But on one condition,” Theodosius suddenly said. Then, he pointed at Siegfried and continued, “I will become a hostage of this man. I will not become a hostage of your empire.”
“W-What?! M-Me?! B-But why me?” Siegfried jumped in surprise and stammered.
“You are the hero of the invaders and the one who assassinated my father, the late emperor. If I must be taken hostage, then it has to be by you,” Theodosius said firmly.