"Abandon the sanctions against Giant Snake City and maintain trade with it, which means we need to withstand pressure from within the Blood Clan. This is not without cost. You can't exchange a vague promise for a concrete result that requires sacrifice. To be honest, even if you don't want to seek any benefits from us, we must eliminate the threat brought by Giant Snake City. So, this suggestion is very appropriate, good for both parties, and avoids unnecessary casualties. Of course, if casualties are unavoidable, hehe, then they are unavoidable."
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*Is it possible?*
*Military power? Where does Giant Snake City get its military power? Will the Liches obediently follow the arrangements of the Elder Council?*
*Clearly, it is impossible.*
*Even if this impossibility is excluded, if the military power is really handed over and the Elder Council goes back on its word, what bargaining power would Jones have at that time?*