"Your Majesty Cassius, what is this..."
Sharin's eyes were full of confusion, his bronze face brimming with disbelief.
This Fire Dwarf noble had hesitated for a long time before deciding to refuse. He had originally prepared to face the wrath of the Emperor of the Crimson Dragon. Unexpectedly, there was still a turning point.
Cassius just gave a slight nod.
"Yes, an ally."
"An equal cooperative relationship, mutually beneficial alliance."
"Rest assured, Sir Sharin, the Empire will not be like the Fire Giants, speaking without honoring their word. I can even sign a contract with you."
"Can you be more specific?"
Sharin asked cautiously, his face full of surprise.
An equal relationship ally.
A mutually beneficial cooperation.
He couldn't believe it—this was a condition that an arrogant dragon, and an emperor at that, could propose.
Cassius responded in a calm tone: "The Empire would dispatch troops to help you resist the invasion of the Fire Giants."