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Nellara heard General Kvarr's words in silence. While she didn't blame the general for being careful, it appeared he had missed the point of her explanation.

[color=d3c28b]"General Kvarr, the S'tor won't move if we don't give them reason or opportunity to do so. This is exactly why the gamble I mentioned should work. Both ours and the Mythadian empire are in a similar situation. Neither one of us can afford to start a war, both due to the S'tor and the humans. This is exactly why we can stand our ground and defend our borders instead of letting do whatever they want."[/color] Nellara said, explaining her thoughts to the General once more.

[color=d3c28b]"It is not just a matter of thinking about this situation with war on one's mind or not, General. It is more than just defending our pride as well. If we do not firmly stand our ground and protect our nation's territory and interests, the Mythadians will keep testing how far they can push us around until they start freely taking our territory, our resources and send their soldiers into our cities because they know we won't react. Even if their military is stronger, we cannot lower our heads and accept as they challenge us, General. The only thing it will happen if we do so is Mythadia taking our territories and resources without even having to fight for them."[/color] Nellara said once again, looking at him with a serious expression. 

When the General mentioned his idea of ceding that particular stretch of land to the humans, she took a moment to think about it. While it wasn't exactly the approach she would have to deal with that situation, it could work in their favor if done correctly.

[color=d3c28b]"Hm... A diplomatic approach. Ceding this territory to the humans would definitely make them see us more favorably and it would also be a discreet way of telling Silbermine and his rabble that this territory was ours to decide what to do with... And in case he has something to say about our decision, it would only make them look bad for the humans."[/color] Nellara said, reflecting about the General's plan before she let out a smirk.

[color=d3c28b]"It will help us both to make the humans see us in an even better light and to deal with Silbermine. It won't eliminate the need for us to firmly stand our ground in future, similar situations with Mythadia though. Sooner or later, we will have to make our stand, General. If they continue testing our tolerance, that is."[/color] Nellara said with a serious expression.