"...Everything you mentioned is part of the old agreement," Saher's irritation became more visible as he spoke, and he hesitated slightly before continuing, as if choosing his words carefully, "we are discussing the developments of the current situation, not what was agreed upon in the past."
"Was Marshal Aro drawing the Sorcerer Behemoth's forces back into his own sector and effectively handing you Mid Sector 97 on a silver platter also part of that old agreement?" Ryan's smile widened, carrying a faint hint of mockery, "Your Highness, battlefields do not remain static. They evolve constantly, and all sides must adapt to that evolution. If every party were to stop at every shift and renegotiate terms from the beginning, then no war would ever progress, and no alliance would ever move forward. That is precisely why we took the initiative to provide such a significant form of assistance without consulting you beforehand or demanding additional compensation in return."
