The demons and giant dragons looked at each other in surprise. They hadn't expected Michael, who was usually so easy to talk to, to be so straightforward today. It wasn't uncommon for the two sides to fight each other during previous talks. It was a unique feature of the Nolan Continent talks.
But today, not only were they banned by Michael, but they were also shown the rules of this restaurant?
When did bilateral talks between dragon race and demon race start to follow the rules of a restaurant?
Although they had mixed feelings, but they couldn't tell from Michael's expression that he was joking. Besides, they were here to negotiate on behalf of the dragon race and demon race. If they were sent back without saying anything, they would have no way to explain themselves.
Although the strength of Chaos City cannot compare with the major races that control a region on the Nolan Continent, but its status is special because it integrates people from various races and was established after the end of the racial war. Almost no race has ever clashed with Chaos City, making it an absolutely neutral entity on the Nolan Continent.
For this reason, the Chaos City is responsible for mediating frictions and disputes between various races on a daily basis.
Over the past century, countless armistice agreements have been signed here, making it a common practice.
Moreover, the strength of Chaos City is by no means weak. After a hundred years of development, it has gathered many powerful people from various races. They have already identified themselves as residents of Chaos City, do not belong to any race, and fight only for Chaos City.
Michael, as the City Lord, is also incredibly powerful. Thirty years ago, he was already a level ten knight. His previous arrow that pierced Yulian's frost barrier proved everything. He is one of the strongest people on the Nolan Continent, with a status as high as their clan leader.
In the Chaos City, his words carried authority.
"Let me see what other rules this restaurant has." Dracula was the first to pick up the menu, flipping through it and reading it item by item. After a while, he looked at Hai Wei De and Talus with a strange expression and said, "It seems you two will have to compensate the restaurant for the tables and chairs before you can leave today, and it has to be in cash. So, whether you're a demon or a giant dragon, you have to be a gentleman. This restaurant's rules are exactly what I'm looking for, they're practically teaching you how to be gentlemen, at least when you're eating."
Hearing this, the others hesitated for a moment, then picked up the menu on the table and started looking at it. Hai Wei De reached out his hand, looked at the spark in his hand, hesitated for a moment, then extinguished the spark before picking up the menu.
"City Lord Michael, we're here for talks, not for a meal. How can we continue if we're even forbidden to speak?" Fu Ke Si put down the menu and looked at Michael, asking.
"Yes, if we can't fight, we won't fight, but my voice is just that loud. And the clan leader told me before I came that I have to speak loudly. Being able to win an argument is one thing, but I can't lose in terms of momentum." Jinx said, scratching his head.
"This... I really have to pay in cash? But I don't have any cash on me, what am I going to do?" Hai Wei De scratched his head and asked with a frown.
"Yes, the restaurant only accepts cash and doesn't accept debts." Amy nodded and looked at Hai Wei De saying, "Uncle Fireman, you can borrow from Uncle Gold Hair next to you. If he doesn't have any money either, you can just pluck a few strands of his gold hair, that should be enough."
Hearing this, Hai Wei De looked at Jinx's hair, pondering the feasibility.
"Hey Hai Wei De, you can't be that poor, can you? Don't even think about taking my hair. If you're really broke, I can lend you some, but you'll have to pay me back double when we get back." Jinx looked at the eager Hai Wei De, moved a little to the side, and solemnly warned him.
"Okay, I'll return it to you double when we get back." Hai Wei De nodded, tacitly agreeing to compensate the restaurant for its losses.
"Mia, get the guests a new table and chairs." Mai Ge called out from the kitchen. He hadn't expected Michael to be so straightforward and domineering, which prevented them from fighting in the restaurant. This meant he didn't have to worry about the restaurant being demolished. After all, the restaurant already had a high profile, and if it was demolished, even with money and a system, it wouldn't be easy to completely restore it overnight, otherwise it would attract attention.
"Okay." Mia replied, moving a table and chair from the corner for Hai Wei De to use. Sally quickly swept away the ashes, not using her most proficient water magic.
"Is she worried about being recognized?" Mai Ge glanced at Sally with some surprise, but didn't ask further.
"The talks can continue, which is why I'm here today. Chaos City will remain impartial as a witness and facilitator of the talks and will not participate in your discussions or offer any opinions on the content." Michael looked at the group of people who had returned to their seats and fallen silent, and spread his hands, saying, "Now, you can continue."
The giant dragon and demon factions exchanged glances. Fighting was out of the question unless they were willing to abandon the talks and risk being personally kicked out by Michael.
And indeed, they had come for the talks. The border war had resulted in losses on both sides, with neither side gaining the upper hand. The island was currently controlled by the demons, but because it was surrounded by giant dragons, the two sides were locked in a pointless stalemate.
Whether it's the giant dragons caught up in the conflict or the demons constantly being conscripted for expeditions, this potentially protracted local war seems utterly meaningless except for depleting the fighting strength and resources of both sides.
However, both sides have already become enraged, with multiple demon race and giant dragon races joining the battle. Although they are still restraining themselves from deploying high level combat forces, but it is uncertain whether the fighting will be able to be controlled if it continues like this.
Once level 10 combatants join the battle, it is highly likely that a real racial war will break out, and the continent, which has only enjoyed a century of peace, may once again experience the baptism of war.
In this situation, if a reconciliation negotiation can resolve the issue, allowing both sides to withdraw without needing to determine a winner or lose face, it would undoubtedly be the best option. This is also the purpose of their visit.
However, negotiation is not a simple matter. How to gain more benefits at the negotiating table, put one's own side on the moral high ground, and even make the other side take the blame for the friction is an art.
Therefore, the first thing to do is to overwhelm the opponent with their presence.
Fighting is out of the question right now, otherwise they'd be disqualified immediately. So, they can only resort to verbal attacks first.
"Fu Ke Si, I heard that back then Alex beat you so badly you had to run naked around Dragon Island three times?" Dracula looked at Fu Ke Si and launched the first attack.