Hansa City has never been this bustling.

The main participants witnessing the Val City State's Holy Spring Revival have gathered here to discuss the international situation after this event.

The host of the conference is the Sussex Empire.

Other participants include the Jin Yuan Republic, the Weimar Federation, the Tirol Kingdom, the Divine Court of Light, and, unexpectedly yet not unexpectedly, the Vladimir Empire.

As for Val City State, the event location?

They indeed received an invitation, but they do not have the qualifications to enter the venue.

The results would be communicated to them after the meeting.

Apart from that, this meeting has nothing to do with them.

The representatives of Val City State protested, and the response was simple.

Val City State is a product of the last international conference. If they do not accept it, it means the signatories of the Continental Treaty have no obligation to guarantee their security.

Besides, many other countries and forces were invited to attend.

This international conference triggered by the Holy Spring Revival thus commenced.

Since this is a meeting to discuss significant matters, the number of participants is small.

The relevant parties attending the meeting have 3-5 representatives present.

Countries invited to attend could only send 1 representative.

The chief representative of Sussex Empire's negotiations is Prime Minister William, with Governor Roland and Count Sif attending the meeting as assistant negotiators.

The host country's Supreme Leader, Empress Sylph portrayed by the Magic Mirror, only briefly attended the opening ceremony before returning to her palace, leaving the leadership of the meeting to William.

After all, this is an important meeting deciding the future of many countries, so several countries have dispatched high-level representatives at the prime minister/leader level.

Only the Vladimir Empire is different.

Their prime minister did not come.

But their Empress came.

Although Sif had previously faced a tense and exciting confrontation with her, Sofia did not appear in her capacity as Empress at that time.

This is the first time in recent years she is attending an international meeting as an Empress, indicating the significance she places on this meeting.

No one questioned why she wanted to attend this meeting.

Since she wanted to come, no one could stop her.

After all, coming to the meeting, Sofia was not aggressive, but the chilling coldness on her still made her seem distant.

Roland observed Sofia from the corner of his eye.

With a tall and slim figure, standing at approximately 1.72 meters, her curves were well-proportioned, and her facial features looked as if they were carved out of gemstones.

Among the women Roland had seen, only Sif surpassed her.

Although Sister Lisa also has an intellectual and mature style, she was far behind in comparison.

Sofia's long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, her light blue hair color appeared especially striking.

Her sapphire eyes and frost-like eyebrows made her face look less like a normal person and more like a queen stepping out from a snow fairy tale.

Though she was a cold and ruthless enemy, Roland still rated her appearance and demeanor very highly.

This kind of woman doesn't belong to the mundane world; she should go to the world she belongs to sooner.

Roland thought silently.

Unlike Roland's leisurely demeanor, Sif was extremely tense.

She always felt as if a cold gaze was occasionally scrutinizing her.

Although there was no murderous intent, the chill was equally bone-piercing.

Just as sweat was constantly seeping from her palms, a warm hand grasped her increasingly cold hand.

It was Roland.

He sat upright, extending his hand from under the conference table.

Sif's heartbeat slowly returned to normal, and she even managed to give Sofia a calm smile, as if nothing had happened just now.

Sif gradually calmed her mind, feeling a secret joy like evading a teacher's gaze during a prank in class.

While everyone was worried about the future, she was more worried about not being seen by others.

Sofia caught a glimpse of Sif's fleetingly relaxed expression.

It wasn't faked.

She was somewhat surprised.

At their first meeting in Sussex, Sif nearly collapsed; she only held on through sheer stubbornness and some mysterious power.

But this time was different.

Although still at an absolute disadvantage, she could easily break free.

Sif's rapid progress made Sofia's eyes light up.

This meeting was initially planned for Angelina to attend, but this loyal subordinate had demonstrated immense combat power and poor judgment in the past few months.

Even if she attended, Sofia would have to support her from behind.

Given this, she decided to come herself.

As for Angelina...

Politics is a social activity that greatly tests participants' wisdom, often beyond what most people can handle.

Even having participants suppress personal likes and dislikes to make rational choices is already very challenging.

Intelligence has never been Angelina's strong suit, forcing subordinates to take on work beyond their ability is her problem.

That's why Sofia attended in person.

Just to see how fast Sif was growing.

For her, this meeting's primary goal was half achieved.

As for the other half...

After William finished his opening remarks, Sofia stood up, her cold gaze sweeping across the room.

The room fell silent; a pin drop could be heard.

No one knew what she wanted to do.

Although she was unlikely to start a massacre in such a setting, thinking of the countless souls unjustly condemned in connection to the name Sofia, they were a bit uneasy.

Avoid eye contact, avoid it entirely.

The representatives shifted their gaze away.

Despite some anxiety, as the meeting host, William couldn't avoid it.

And he didn't intend to hide from it.

Sussex never shies away from any gaze.

"Esteemed Empress Sofia, do you have anything to say? The meeting has already started, and your comments will be part of the discussion."

William gently reminded Sofia to be cautious with her words.

Sofia's cold face revealed a slight smile.

Her voice wasn't loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"What I have to say is not directly related to the Holy Spring Revival."

"Then what do you want to say?" William smiled, not displeased with Sofia for going off-topic.

After all, there are almost no people who dare to express displeasure towards Sofia.

"The Continental Treaty should expire in June, at which time another international meeting will have to be held, a hassle. Since everyone is gathered, I suggest we end it early to save some time."

William narrowed his eyes, feeling a sudden chill.

The Continental Treaty is about to expire. Whether to renew, and how to renew it, is naturally decided by holding an international meeting.

Holding an international meeting is very troublesome; just the preparatory work requires a lot of effort.

Sofia's suggestion isn't without reason.

But what she wants isn't this, it's to use the opportunity after the end of the Continental Treaty to reset international relations and pressure everyone.

With the treaty ending, the peace agreements between major countries will also expire.

Theoretically, all countries will exist in a Schrodinger state of friendship and hostility.

Sofia didn't change the relations between countries; she simply made the friendly ones band together more and the ones with grudges more resentful.

Among the countries participating in the Holy Spring Revival, many have conflicts.

With this move, she directly changes the situation and alters Vladimir's marginalized position in this event.

Should this suggestion, named a threat, be accepted?

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