Chapter 28: End this war
Aiden then looked at Olga. "But one more thing, what resources do I get that you won't attack is"
Olga looked at him. "What do you mean"
Aiden's gaze sharpened as he spoke. "If I ally with you, I'm risking the trust I've built with Celestine. She's a valuable ally and has kept her end of our agreement. Meanwhile, your reputation speaks for itself—countless villages raided, women taken, lives shattered by your forces. What assurance do I have that this won't come back to haunt my people or myself?"
Olga's eyes glinted, a spark of irritation flashing briefly. But she quickly masked it, her expression becoming cold and calculating. "A valid concern, Aiden," she admitted, her voice smooth. "I have no interest in burning bridges with you or creating unnecessary enemies. In fact, I'm prepared to offer you more than just protection from my forces."
She lifted her hand, and the mirror's surface shimmered to reveal several artifacts, rare potions, and precious materials. "Consider this my down payment—resources of immense value. Not only will they aid in fortifying your village, but they'll also strengthen your defenses. I will also guarantee immunity from any attacks from my forces. No raids, no interference from my monsters."
Aiden folded his arms, studying her closely. "That's a start, but I need more than trinkets and promises, Olga. If you want me to overlook the atrocities of this war and work with you, I'll need your word that any civilians under my protection are off-limits, permanently. And I'll want a signed pact, something binding."
Olga's smile turned sly. "A pact with me? You drive a hard bargain, Aiden. But I see no harm in that. I'll draw up the agreement myself, ensuring your people are untouched by my forces. Think of it as a… peace accord between our territories."
Aiden nodded, though he still held a guarded expression. "Then we're agreed. You get my help with the orc problem, and my people remain safe from your reach."
She inclined her head slightly, a glimmer of something almost respectful in her gaze. "Then let's seal the deal, Aiden. You may just find that a partnership with me has more advantages than you realize."
Aiden watched her carefully, knowing that Olga was as cunning as she was ruthless. But with the pact, he'd secured some protection for his village—at least for now. He would tread carefully, knowing that any alliance with Olga was fraught with danger.
Radomira then turned of her Invisibility. "So that went better"
Aiden looked at her. "Will I didn't expect mind set transfer to work on her, will it worked but not really that well".
Aiden's gaze sharpened as he spoke. "If I ally with you, I'm risking the trust I've built with Celestine. She's a valuable ally and has kept her end of our agreement. Meanwhile, your reputation speaks for itself—countless villages raided, women taken, lives shattered by your forces. What assurance do I have that this won't come back to haunt my people or myself?"
Olga's eyes glinted, a spark of irritation flashing briefly. But she quickly masked it, her expression becoming cold and calculating. "A valid concern, Aiden," she admitted, her voice smooth. "I have no interest in burning bridges with you or creating unnecessary enemies. In fact, I'm prepared to offer you more than just protection from my forces."
She lifted her hand, and the mirror's surface shimmered to reveal several artifacts, rare potions, and precious materials. "Consider this my down payment—resources of immense value. Not only will they aid in fortifying your village, but they'll also strengthen your defenses. I will also guarantee immunity from any attacks from my forces. No raids, no interference from my monsters."
Aiden folded his arms, studying her closely. "That's a start, but I need more than trinkets and promises, Olga. If you want me to overlook the atrocities of this war and work with you, I'll need your word that any civilians under my protection are off-limits, permanently. And I'll want a signed pact, something binding."
Olga's smile turned sly. "A pact with me? You drive a hard bargain, Aiden. But I see no harm in that. I'll draw up the agreement myself, ensuring your people are untouched by my forces. Think of it as a… peace accord between our territories."
Aiden nodded, though he still held a guarded expression. "Then we're agreed. You get my help with the orc problem, and my people remain safe from your reach."
She inclined her head slightly, a glimmer of something almost respectful in her gaze. "Then let's seal the deal, Aiden. You may just find that a partnership with me has more advantages than you realize."
Aiden watched her carefully, knowing that Olga was as cunning as she was ruthless. But with the pact, he'd secured some protection for his village—at least for now. He would tread carefully, knowing that any alliance with Olga was fraught with danger.
The next day Aiden blocked and attack from Alicia who was angry
Alicia looked at him. "I knew we could have not trust you".
Aiden then kicked on the Stomich as she was sent back, as she hit a tree to add to humiliation a few coconuts feel on her head, cracking.
Aiden looked at her. "Like I said that armer is not Armer, also if makes you feel batter I didn't plan anything"
Aiden was looking at Celestine and her princess knight, each of them looked at him with a bit of distrust, after he did told them that he made a deal with Olga, the only one too attack was Alicia she already didn't like do to him being a monster and a male so she took the first chance to cut of his head.
Kin just looked at her. "Oh really, looks like you were ready to betray us"
Aiden looked at them and sat down. "Listen here, I will tell one thing, I don't care, I don't care about this war, I don't care about Olga or her Dark lands, I defently don't care about the 7 kingdom, if it burns to the ground i don't care".
Prim looked at not believing it. "But it can be true right, you are helping us"
Aiden looked at them. "Only because of the orcs, I helped You Prim, Maia, Luu Luu, and Claudia's out because your found this place, I am a Nuteral party I don't care, if the 7 Kingdom were in danger by then self, I would never come to help"
What Aiden was saying was all a lie, but they didn't Know, in all honesty Aiden cared and he would step up and help them, that was Aiden nature, he was no edge lord, he saw what happens to this world, but for now he let them believe this.
Alicia glared, still seething despite the blow. She gritted her teeth, struggling to get back on her feet. Prim and Maia exchanged uneasy glances, while Luu Luu clenched her fists, unsure whether to believe Aiden's cold dismissal of their cause.
Celestine studied Aiden carefully. Her gaze was calm but piercing, as if trying to see through his words. "Neutral or not, if you truly had no interest in our survival, you would have turned us away. There's more to this, Aiden."
Aiden shrugged nonchalantly, his expression unreadable. "Believe what you want, Celestine. I'm only here because you're all drawn to this place like moths to a flame. As for Olga, my alliance with her is a mere tool to maintain peace here—for my own people. Not for you."
Kin watched Aiden's face closely, picking up on subtle contradictions in his tone and body language. Despite Aiden's dismissive words, there was something in his eyes—a flicker of resolve and purpose, one that hinted he cared more than he was letting on.
But for now, he continued to maintain his indifferent front, giving them no reassurance. Aiden knew the importance of keeping them at arm's length, of letting them doubt him if it meant preserving their autonomy and safety in the chaotic, dangerous world they shared.
Aiden then put down a stone. "Now let's thank, only Celetsine will Stay, Celestine you get pick who stays with you"
Celestine nodded, she picked Maia which made Alicia angry, But Kaguya had to hold her back, everyone left the room, as Aiden tapped the magic stones, as the Magic mirror was shown again as it shows Olga
Olga looked at Celestine and scooped. "Long time no seen Celestine, are you still depending the humans"
Aiden looked at her. "Not the time, oh chocolate queen why yes that was an insult".
Olga's eyes narrowed at Aiden's taunt, though she kept her composure. "Watch your tongue, Aiden. I'm not here to entertain your little games." She glanced at Celestine, her voice dripping with disdain. "So, you still cling to this illusion of unity, even with those who will betray you at the first sign of weakness."
Celestine remained calm, her gaze unwavering. "I protect them because they need guidance and protection. Unlike you, Olga, I see value in compassion."
Olga smirked. "Compassion? Or naivety? The world isn't as forgiving as you wish it to be, Celestine. Even now, you're aligning yourself with a monster." She motioned toward Aiden. "Do you really believe he'll stand by you when the tides turn?"
Aiden leaned back, crossing his arms. "I'm no one's pawn, Olga. And you both know it. But there's something we all want to stop—those Orcs. So if we're going to do this, keep your petty insults to yourselves. We have bigger issues."
Olga's smirk faded, replaced by a more serious expression. "Fine. Then let's talk about the terms of our truce. For as long as we both have a common enemy, I'm willing to stay my hand. But remember, Celestine, once this is over, I won't be so... accommodating."
Celestine nodded. "Then let us focus on the present threat. Afterward, we'll see where our paths lead."
For now, they reached a fragile understanding, their shared purpose binding them together—if only temporarily.
Aiden looked at them. "Now if we are going to deal with the orcs and make This 3 way allies work"
Celestine looked at him. "What do we need from do"
Aiden looked at them. "End this war"
Olga looked at him with Anger. "What do you mean you slime"
Aiden looked at them spoke. "For now the Nuteral Zone is same, and my village, but one day the war will come here and personally speaking I am sick of this petty war, you both are in the wrong"
Celestine looked at him and spoke. "We can't just end this war like this"
Aiden knew for the future this was had to end. "Then end this was or I will end for both of you"
Aiden let out his power full power, and will this was the first time he did, he was already named by great red and great red was leaving inside not that anyone knew, will as for Olga and Celestine they got tarified not just that, but also they felt like it was fermilier, fermilier to someone they both feared to them it was Great Red one dragon that they both worked together to sealed of, but this can't be him they both thought
Aiden's power surged around him, filling the room with an oppressive, fiery aura. The ground trembled, and a deep crimson light emanated from him, a hint of the legendary being that dwelled within him. Both Celestine and Olga staggered slightly, their eyes widening as a wave of recognition hit them. This was not just any power—it felt eerily familiar, a shadow of the terrifying presence of Great Red, the very dragon they had once sealed away together.
Celestine's voice was barely a whisper as she steadied herself. "It can't be… Great Red is gone. We… sealed him away." Her disbelief was evident, yet there was a flicker of fear in her gaze.
Olga, though equally shaken, masked her fear with anger. "What trick is this, Aiden? Are you trying to intimidate us by mimicking a creature that no longer exists?"
Aiden's voice was calm, but laced with a deadly edge. "I don't mimic anyone. I am my own being, and if you don't want this war to end by my hand, you both have a choice. End the conflict here and now, or I'll make sure that neither of your kingdoms threatens my lands again."
The weight of his words settled heavily. Olga clenched her fists, her pride warring with her sense of survival. "And if we agree to this… truce? How long will your 'neutrality' last?"
Aiden's gaze hardened. "For as long as your people respect it. Continue this pointless war, and it's not just the orcs you'll have to worry about."
Celestine took a slow, measured breath, her expression shifting to one of reluctant resolve. "If this truce will protect our people, then I will consider it. But this decision is not mine alone. I will speak to my knights and my council. And, Olga…" she looked toward her old adversary, "I suggest you do the same."
Olga's scowl softened ever so slightly as she gave a grudging nod. "Fine. But remember, Aiden… if you betray us, it won't just be a truce you'll have to worry about."
The energy in the room settled as Aiden withdrew his power, though the tension lingered.
Aiden's gaze cut through the room like a blade, his tone cold and unyielding. "Make your choice: end this war, or watch as I bring ruin to both of your kingdoms. Or," he added, letting his words linger, "perhaps one of you will take the initiative and end this feud before I do."
Celestine exchanged a wary glance with Olga, her expression torn. She knew Aiden's power was no idle threat. If he truly possessed even a fraction of Great Red's essence, this wasn't a battle she could afford to provoke. Celestine's resolve was tempered by her duty to protect her people, and she understood that a unified truce might be the only way to achieve that.
Olga's eyes narrowed. The Dark Queen was never one to back down from a challenge, but something about Aiden's calm, resolute demeanor struck a chord within her. This wasn't a man moved by bluffs or bargaining. He was giving them a choice, but the consequences of refusal hung heavily in the air.
After a tense silence, Celestine took a breath, finally breaking the quiet. "For the sake of our people and a chance at a lasting peace, I will end this war." She turned toward Olga. "But this only works if both sides honor the truce."
Olga glared back, her pride and anger warring with the harsh reality of Aiden's ultimatum. Finally, she relented, a slight nod betraying her reluctant agreement. "Fine. But understand, Aiden, this truce doesn't make us allies. It's a ceasefire. Nothing more."
Aiden nodded, his expression softening slightly. "That's all I ask. Let this be the start of something better for your people. Let them live free from the burdens of your war."
With that, Aiden dismissed the magical mirror, leaving the two queens to consider the gravity of their choice and the uncertain path that lay ahead.
To be continued
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