Book 11: Chapter 3
I saw the envoy for a second time the next day. I looked at him and said, “I hope you’re cognizant of your position and the current situation now. If you are now aware, then let’s discuss your surrender.”
With a totally pale face, he nodded, “There is no problem with surrendering on behalf of the North. We do not have any fighting strength left, either. However, we hope that I can obtain preferential treatment for our winged race.”
I looked at him and chuckled, “You want what? On what grounds is your winged race asking for preferential treatment? Your birds killed my bodyguard. I initially intended to exterminate your entire race after I occupied the North, yet you have the gall to ask for preferential treatment? Is your and your people’s brain still functional?”
“We were unaware of that! We are very sorry about your bodyguard’s sacrifice, but that is something that is bound to happen in war… You must believe us. We would never intentionally kill your bodyguard.”
I stood up and said, “Stop dreaming. I will give you preferential treatment. For instance, I’ll hang your corpses a little lower. How am I supposed to treat my bodyguard if I forgive you now? How am I going to convince my soldiers to obey me? I can discuss this with any race but yours, because you all must die.”
The envoy went to say something, but then immediately shut his mouth when he heard the sound of swords being unsheathed. My guards looked at him. They drew their swords after I gave them the signal.
‘I will never let those around me see me forget Philes for some minor gain. Your race killed my Philes; accordingly, there’s no way I will forgive your race. That’s impossible.’
The winged race had to die. They killed my Philes. I never intended to spare their lives. Further, they were the most vicious tribe in the North. How could I trust them after they exterminated the Moon Fox Tribe? If they could do it once, they could do a second time. There was no chance that I’d spare them.
“However, having you return empty handed isn’t such a good idea, either.”
