"Your Majesty," Sharon said calmly. "I have prepared the details. However, I will start from the lowest point. First, we, the Great Velmora Empire, want a defense pact between our two powers."
"Of course, in this case, we will take a balanced position. No one will be stronger or weaker, so you can relax."
A defense pact is an agreement that binds two powers—in this case, the Great Velmora Empire and the Kingdom of Kaldarion—to support each other, especially in the military field.
Considering that the Kingdom of Kaldarion is a respected power in the northern region, there is no harm in building closer relations with them.
Moreover, they have strong technology and solid experience in winter warfare.
If the Great Velmora Empire can obtain those advantages, it will be greatly beneficial.
After all, winter wars could break out with enemy parties, especially with the Holy Empire of Valtanir, which is currently in a heated state.
