Chapter 43, "Behind the Scenes Mastermind"_3

"Your Majesty, I suggest that we first attempt diplomatic measures! The attitude of the Alpha Ambassador was significantly different during my meeting with him last night.

After a series of probes, I found that their national policy is undergoing a major transformation, seemingly initiating a strategic retreat.

I casually mentioned having them recognize Columbia Country as our vassal. I originally thought he would strongly oppose, but unexpectedly, he only symbolically condemned.

It felt like, if we were to offer them some form of compensation, they would tacitly condone our annexation of Columbia Country.

Of course, it could also be that the Alpha People desperately need to recover and aim to partition Columbia Country together with us."

Marquis Krasner's words immediately sparked the interest of Alexander V. It's evidently easier to bully a small country than to challenge a larger adversary.