Amidst the noise, Louis slowly stood up, placing his palm on the table, and calmly said, "Each domain is welcome to voluntarily join the Northern Alliance for reconstruction.
Share resources, coordinate defenses, unify trade routes—we are not depriving you of rights, but rather connecting the fate of the Northern Territory."
His gaze swept across the room: "This is not an order, but an invitation. Today's terms are the best, and everyone should consider carefully."
"An alliance... That doesn't sound bad."
"The Red Tide system might indeed allow survival."
After a moment of silence, a few nobles began to converse in low voices.
Louis looked around at everyone, nodded slightly, and then gestured to Bradley.
Bradley stood up, unfurled a parchment scroll, and said with great conviction, "Ladies and gentlemen, the concept of the Count's alliance is not just empty talk, but has specific implementation plans.
