The confession was written entirely in Stellish, which Westhaven envoys couldn''t fully understand. The two interpreters read it aloud in Westic for them.


    Icarus took full responsibility for the plot, exining that his motive stemmed from Hector''s past victory of Westhaven, which had resulted in the deaths of many Westhaven soldiers. He also harbored a deep grudge against the Sullivan family, particrly Carissa, whose grandfather, Dominic, had guarded Victory Pass for many years and fought in countless battles. Consumed by hatred, Icarus had seized the opportunity to strike at Carissa when he came to the capital, hoping to vent his anger.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Even after hearing the confession, the Westhaven envoys didn''t seem any less tense. Regardless of their stance, this meant the attempt on Carissa''s life was tied to Victory Pass.


    The Westhaven envoys couldn''t help but respect the Hell Monarch for his straightforwardness in not bringing this matter to the negotiating table directly. Instead, he had sought justice before the talks even began.


    This, in turn, made the mood heavier. They would have preferred it if Starhaven had been a little more ruthless and put the matter directly on the table. Were that the case, they wouldn''t have to worry about preserving their dignity.


    All the envoys, except for Amos, were inwardly cursing Leroy. How foolish to think he couldpare to his brother, Liam. Did he even realize how much like a clown he appeared?


    Rafael remained calm as he watched them with a steady gaze. In negotiations, it was all about the psychological game.


    Originally, the Westhaven envoys hade a long way to demand an exnation from Starhaven. Westhaven was the aggrieved party, with the right to present their conditions. They could be angry, could question, and could demand more than what was fair. Now, with the assassination attempt on Carissa, they suddenly found themselves at a disadvantage.


    In reality, their only wrongy in the eradication of the Sinir family. The assassination attempt took ce justst night, and today was the negotiation. That was what truly shook them psychologically.


    Leroy pressed his hand against the confession, meeting Rafael''s gaze. He raised his voice as he said, "Let''s be clear. Whether the assassination attempt is true or not, we don''t know yet. We can wait for the investigation to confirm the details. Let''s return to the main topic, shall we?"


    Rafael''s posture was rigid, his face solemn. "You don''t know whether it''s true? Didn''t you hear it with your own earsst night, Mr. Stellwyn? If you doubt the assassination attempt, why not investigate it further before we continue?"


    "No, this can''t be dyed any further!" Leroy''s voice grew a little sharp. "You want an exnation, right? Since he attempted assassination in Starhaven, then your kingdom can handle the punishment ording to yourws. Don''t drag this out here."


    Her patience already worn thin, Lisandra suddenly snapped. "Shut up!"


    She hadn''t slept all night. Her head


    was pounding, and she had only been able to leave the inn after taking some medicine. Before she left, she had repeatedly reminded them that the Hell Monarch would likely bring up the assassination attempt. She had stressed how important it was to maintain an apologetic attitude about the


    incident.


    Their stance would directly influence Starhaven''s response. If they were arrogant and dismissive, Starhaven would return that same attitude in the negotiations.


    But now, Leroy was making trouble again.


    Leroy shot Lisandra an irritable nce. No matter what, he was her uncle. How could she disrespect him so?


    Seeing her cold expression and the icy authority she held, he snapped his mouth shut, silenced by the force of her presence.


    Lisandra stood up and bowed


    slightly to Rafael. "Commander Icarus is a Westhaven official. His attempt on your princess consort''s life is a grievous offense. In my capacity as a grand princess of Westhaven, I offer my apologies. How to deal with him is for your kingdom to decide."


    Since Icarus attempted to kill a princess consort of Starhaven, then Starhaven would handle the punishment.


    Just as Aurora''s massacre in Fawnrun City should be dealt with by Westhaven.


    Rafael also rose, giving a respectful nod. "Very well. We''ll do as you say, Your Highness. This matter is closed."


    Lisandra felt her brow twitch slightly.


    She knew that Icarus'' assassination


    attempt would put them in a disadvantageous position for the negotiations, but it had be unavoidable.


    Now, Rafael wasn''t pressing the issue further. His leniency effectively set the tone for the negotiations on both sides today.


    She shot Leroy a sidelong nce.


    See? A true general ns ahead. And you?