Chapter 914: Volume 29: Remote Sword Qi, - 8: Calculations
Hoffman furrowed his brow, this fellow was quite eloquent, but the problem of the dark remnants was none of his concern. Perhaps he aimed to draw attention from Lord Onia and the envoy from the Pericles Church. It’s a pity that a representative from the Court hadn’t attended; otherwise, they would surely have been moved by his speech.
"Alright, we’re all aware of the danger posed by this fellow in the East, or else we wouldn’t be sitting together. I think it’s more practical to discuss some specific matters. Exaggerating the enemy’s threat indefinitely doesn’t really serve us," Hoffman rather bluntly interrupted, viewing the threat posed by the beastmen and Komer as equally significant, while the beastmen’s current aggression was clearly a more direct threat to his controlled area.
Katya cast an annoyed glance at Hoffman. What was he doing? Wouldn’t it have been better to let someone from the Pericles Church clarify the current situation?
"Prince Hoffman, do you have any suggestions?" Onia also seemed to sense the prince’s inner turmoil.
"Lord Onia, the primary reason for the current perilous situation is due to the beastmen’s sudden attacks. Their aggressive moves eastward and southward have caused much tension in Galle and Silesia, and Komer’s various actions also prove he will not easily cease. Thus, we have two objectives today—first, to make the beastmen withdraw, at least back to their original line, and stop provoking conflicts; second, to discuss how to deal with this man in the East. We need to come up with a specific action plan. Otherwise, once he makes a move, I fear our response might be too late."
Perhaps because he was on his own turf, Hoffman spoke with more confidence and fewer reservations.
"Right, Prince Hoffman is correct. This time we need to determine a specific action plan on how we can restore Nicosia to its former peaceful state," the Silesian envoy hurriedly agreed.
"Hoffman, do you mean to first resolve the threat from the beastmen?" Katya asked, her eyes occasionally emitting an intimidating glimmer, soft as a caress.