CH314 Reparation Demand
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With Earl Kellerman and his delegation reseated, the talks resumed.
Grand Mage Taman continued the proceedings.
"For these talks, our priority is to determine a clear cost for reparations stemming from the recent conflict between your two houses, and to arrange for the release of all peerage prisoners of war in custody," he said, turning to the two representatives.
Then, directing his attention to Alex, he asked, "Young Master Alex, as the victor and the captor of the PoW, what are your demands for reparations and the release of the captives?"
"Thank you, High Arbiter." Alex inclined his head. "A lot of good men and women in my service were lost during that needless conflict. Each had families left devastated by their deaths. It's impossible to put a true price on those lives, but by the wisdom of the Imperial Sun we must try, if only to resolve the matter quickly and prevent further escalation."
