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With so many 'volatile' forces gathering up in their capital, Phoenix naturally didn't dare to take any chances. Not only was the security everywhere at the highest level possible, but absolutely no one was allowed to bring too many 'bodyguards' or weapons with them regardless of their identity.
Even Emilia, an Empress allied with their country was no exception, and aside from Dixie and Crystal, no one was allowed to accompany her into the meeting hall.
Naturally, even if everyone had agreed to these 'rules' before their arrival, none of the thirteen leaders of the Federation felt very comfortable being so vulnerable, though they didn't dare to make any fuss.
After all, it was their initiative to ask for this meeting, and it was for a good reason.
When Emilia walked in with the 'host', the prime minister of Phoenix by her side, even the 'enemy' leaders had to admit that her charisma had only grown since the last time they'd seen her.