The grand manor of the former lord of Techiya, now under the control of the Blue Army, hummed with activity. Outside, the city struggled to heal from the wounds of war, but inside, a different atmosphere prevailed. Colonel Yuter and his battalion had arrived to join forces with Kylia's, both taking a much-needed respite within its walls. As the war progressed, the scales seemed to tip ever further in favor of the Blue Army, a fact that brought visible joy to Queen/General Kylia. Even the usually stoic Colonel Odin wore a faint smile, a stark contrast to the grim prospect of the impending winter.
"How are supplies progressing?" Kylia asked, her voice sharp and clear, cutting through the air of the room. "Do we have sufficient ammunition for one final offensive against the remaining Coalition territories?"
"Your Majesty," Colonel Yuter reported, standing ramrod straight, "we have more than enough supplies for the coming offensive. Both battalions are preparing for the northern winter. Autumn is ending swiftly, and the temperature will soon plummet."
"Excellent!" Kylia laughed, a sound like bells ringing in the cold air. "The Blue Army always performs better in winter, not because we become stronger, but because our enemies become weaker!"
Just then, an aide hurried into the room, his face flushed with a mix of urgency and apprehension. "Your Majesty, a messenger from the Coalition has arrived, bearing a proposal."
"Did you read the message?" Kylia asked, her eyes narrowed.
"No, Your Majesty! We would never presume to do such a thing!" the aide replied, his voice laced with pride.
Kylia simply nodded, taking the proffered paper bag. She pulled out the parchment and scanned the heading:
PROPOSAL OF PEACE WITH KYLIA (TREATY OF RISHKA)
She continued to read, her brow furrowing further with each line:
Treaty and protocol signed at Rishka
THE KINGDOM OF KYLIA, and THE COALITION,
These Powers being described in the present Proposal as the Principal KYLIAN
and THE COALITION Powers,
RISHKA, KOKHAVOR, TECHIYA, KONSBURG, ROSCOF and OKLAND,
These Powers constituting with the Principal Powers mentioned above the Kylian and Coalition Powers, of the one part;
And THE COALITION, of the other part;
PART I
THE COVENANT OF THE NEW COALITION
THE HIGH CONTRACTING PARTIES,
In order to promote international cooperation and to achieve international peace and security, by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war, by the prescription of open, just and honorable relations between our two nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as the actual rule of conduct among Governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, Agree to this Covenant of the New Coalition.
PART II
RISHKA
The treaty of the City State of RISHKA will be determined as follows:
All southwestern territories of RISHKA will be ceded to KYLIA
As compensation, all southeastern territories of TECHIYA will be ceded to RISHKA
RISHKA will pay KYLIA war reparations of 100,000 Rupees over a 2 year timespan
RISHKA will become the Vassal State under THE KINGDOM OF KYLIA
RISHKA will agree to the Covenant of the New Coalition.
PART III
KOKHAVOR
The treaty of the City State of KOKHAVOR will be determined as follows:
All northeastern territories of TECHIYA will be ceded to KOKHAVOR
KOKHAVOR will pay KYLIA war reparations of 100,000 Rupees over a 2 year timespan
KOKHAVOR will become the Vassal State under THE KINGDOM OF KYLIA
KOKHAVOR will agree to the Covenant of the New Coalition.
PART IV
KYLIA
The treaty of the Kingdom of KYLIA will be determined as follows:
KYLIA will annex all land captured, southwestern territories of RISHKA, and all western territories of TECHIYA
KYLIA will receive war reparations from both RISHKA and KOKHAVOR over a 2 year timespan
RISHKA and KOKHAVOR will become Vassal States under KYLIA
KYLIA will agree to the Covenant of the New Coalition.
PART V
COVENANT OF THE NEW COALITION
KYLIA, RISHKA, and KOKHAVOR will all agree to the Covenant of the New Coalition.
States under the New Coalition will provide common defense
States under the New Coalition will keep all national powers of Taxation, Government, Military, Monetary Policy, and Diplomacy within each of their own territories.
SIGNED IN RISHKA
This proposal is signed by the following:
Lord Malak of KOKHAVOR
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Lady Isadora of RISHKA
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"SUKA BLYAT!" Kylia exploded, slamming her fist onto the table. "This is an idiocy incarnate! The Coalition dares to present such a proposal when we are on the verge of victory? Our army has already seized the entire northwestern basin! When did they acquire the audacity to think we would sell ourselves so cheaply?"
She saw through their thinly veiled attempt. The proposals, on closer inspection, felt like calculated moves to drain Kylia of its strength, leaving it a shell ripe for exploitation. Accepting such terms would fragment Kylia, making it weak and vulnerable.
Yuter cleared his throat, a nervous gesture. "My Majesty, we must consider all options, however unpalatable. The war has taken a heavy toll on our resources and our people. Last time I spoke with Roshi from the Bank of Kylia, she said that public debt had soared to 85,342,814 Kons, a debt-to-GDP ratio of 141%. It's approaching the 300% limit you set at the start of the year. Perhaps it is time to consider a peace treaty with the Coalition."
Kylia turned on Yuter, her gaze icy. "Peace treaty? How can you even utter such words? Accepting their proposal would be a death sentence, a slow descent into corruption and weakness. We would forfeit our technological advantage, the very reason we stand victorious!"
Yuter lowered his head, shame washing over him. He had been blinded by the immediate financial concerns, forgetting the core strength of the Blue Army lay in its technological superiority and Kylia's unwavering strategic vision.
"No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender will be considered! Is that understood?" Kylia demanded, her voice ringing with authority.
Odin nodded, his stern face hardening. "From this moment forward, any mention of peace talks with the Coalition, unless it is regarding unconditional surrender, is forbidden."
"Now," Yuter said, his earlier hesitation gone, replaced with steely resolve, "we march towards Rishka!"
Kylia's lips curled into a predatory smile. "Let the Blue Army advance to Rishka City. There, we will demonstrate precisely what our terms of surrender entail."
All of them nodded in agreement, knowing that this decision was final. After all, the Coalition could only beg to stop the Blue Army marching to Rishka.