Maximilian shook his head, addressing Neplon, "So, you're Neplon, right? I've heard much about your renown."
Neplon offered no response to the man.
Observing this, Maximilian continued, "In truth, there has never been such a thing as the natural territory of the Fran Kingdom. Be it a duchy vast or a knight's village small, there's never been a clear demarcation of ownership. You claim those lands belong to Fran Kingdom, but I could just as easily declare them part of the Ing Empire. The matter is not complicated; it's quite simple, really. I hope you'll give it some thought."
Neplon retorted, "People of the Ing Empire are wolves in sheep's clothing, harboring ambitious designs."
Maximilian replied, "And the people of Fran Kingdom are not necessarily the paragons of kindness and mercy."
"You, speaking on behalf of the Empire, are inherently biased and not objective," Neplon accused.