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Chapter 83

The negotiations reached an impasse. In many aspects, the Kingdom of Royas could choose to concede, but the one who signed the contract had to be Nala.

There was no need to think too much to know that there was some sort of conspiracy behind this request. Nala was the Saintess of Salvation of Interkam, as well as the Princess. If nothing went wrong, she would become the next King of Interkam.

This request was immediately rejected as soon as it was made. Many of the noble knights in the country were followers of Nala, even though they chose to betray Nala when they were given the command of the recovery war, it was because of this betrayal that they felt even more ashamed of themselves. This time, they had to uphold their chivalry and the bottom line of nobility no matter what.

However, reality proved that the bottom line of the nobles was essentially nothing. After the negotiations reached an impasse for a few days, the originally impossible direction changed, because Royas' army had once again assembled.

According to Royas' logic, if they didn't agree to this request, then there would be no point in continuing the negotiations.

"It's just signing the contract, there's no guarantee of danger. Isn't the Princess being a bit too selfish to refuse? Isn't she the Saintess of Salvation? Why wouldn't she agree to such a simple request?"

At some unknown point in time, this kind of argument gradually gained traction. Quite a few people began to support the Princess in the negotiations. Interkam could no longer continue to fight, the long years of war had caused the nobles in the country to feel a bit exhausted, they were unwilling to bear any more losses.

And that was how things were, after betrayal once, there would always be a second time. The first time, Nala didn't blame them or despise them, so there shouldn't be a second time either. After all, she was the Saintess of Salvation with noble qualities!

The nobles continued to manipulate public opinion to force Nala to make a decision. In their words, Nala was nothing but a village woman who happened to be lucky, anyone in her position could have succeeded, so they used every means possible to slander Nala.

The nobles' actions were becoming more and more contradictory. On one hand, they hoped that Nala would agree to sign the contract as an emissary, this way the interests of the nobles would be protected, but on the other hand, they didn't want Nala to agree.

Because that would prove that Nala was only so-so. The so-called Saintess of Salvation was just a title. She was not noble at all. In this way, their actions would not seem so despicable. How good would that be?

Compared to the others, Seth the First was the one who agreed. He was eager for Nala to die so that the throne would be his.

Most of the nobles broke the bottom line of their weak sense of existence and agreed to let Nala sign the agreement.

As for the civilians, even though Nala had a high reputation among them, they couldn't change the decision of the nobles. Not to mention, most of them supported Nala to sign the contract. In fact, they wouldn't even feel ashamed. After all, wasn't the so-called Saintess of Salvation supposed to sacrifice herself for them?

Currently, within Interkam, only the Church of Divine Grace remained silent, but the discussions within the Church were also extremely heated. Most of them disagreed with Nala going, because Nala was the one who was recommended by them. As long as Nala became the Empress, they would be able to reap great rewards, so why should they let Nala take the risk?

On the other hand, those who agreed with this view believed that this was the best time to spread the Church of Divine Grace to Royas. If war broke out again, the Royas nation's rejection of the Church of Divine Grace would continue to increase, which would make it even harder to spread the Church of Divine Grace into Royas.

"Everyone, the Black Abyss is approaching, we don't have much time" Luen held his scepter and coldly declared. Luen held the scepter in his hand and coldly declared: "The light of God should shine upon more people, not just Interkam, we don't have much time left"

The debate within the Church of Divine Grace was gradually suppressed by Luen. He couldn't help but recall the scene from a few years ago. At the time, it was his persuasion that made Nala choose to stand up, and now that she had to die, he wasn't willing to do so either.

"I am doing this for the entire world!"

For the past few days, Nala didn't pay attention to the negotiations, nor did she pay attention to the rumors outside. Instead, she stayed at home and accompanied the elderly Isabella. This woman was only in her 40s, but she already looked like she was in her 50s or 60s.

The hard life in her early years had left her with a lingering illness, especially after she gave birth to Nala. She didn't have any time to rest after giving birth and had to work non-stop to support herself and Nala.

"Nala, don't go" Isabella pulled Nala's hand and begged: "Don't be like your father"

Jacques was like this all those years ago. Surrounded by the villagers, swayed by righteousness, he walked to his death.

"But, it is the right thing to do" Nala whispered with an unprecedented gentleness: "I can't just sit by and watch the war break out again. If I don't stand up for it, I think I will regret it"

"Mother, I'm also hesitant, but didn't you teach me? When you are faced with a difficult choice, you should choose what you think is right, "Nala said:" And now, I need to make the right decision. "

Isabella's eyes were filled with unprecedented sadness. Back then, her husband died because he made the right choice. At that time, all she could do was support his decision. Now, she wanted to stand up and stop it, but she realized that she could no longer stop Nala.

Ever since she pushed Nala to the position of the Saintess of Salvation for the sake of the motherland, she could no longer stop it.

Looking at Nala walking out of the manor and the cheering people, Isabella suddenly felt that the title of the Saintess of Salvation should never have existed. Those people had obviously forgotten that Nala received the title of the Saintess of Salvation because of her actions, not because of the title. Those people did not deserve to be saved!

But it was too late. With Nala's consent, the negotiations were quickly concluded. The only thing left to do now was for the representatives of both sides to sign a peace treaty on the border.

Accompanying them were the Church of Divine Grace's missionary group, the Knight Honor Guard, and the Saintess of Salvation, Nala.

"Your Excellency Nala, please allow us to follow you" A group of knights rushed over and knelt on one knee in front of Nala, led by the inheritor of the [School of Steel], Alkors Druid.

"Alkors, I remember that you've already been rewarded with the title of Viscount. Weren't you discussing marriage with the Count's daughter? There's no need for you to follow me this time "Nala smiled and said.