Within the hall, there was a single table. Around the table, only two people were sitting.
The first person was said to be the Eldest Son of Frostheart Family Head. As for the other person, she was the Eldest Daughter of Silverthorn Family Head.
Behind Elien Frostheart, there were many powerful warriors of the Frostheart Family. Similarly, Lia Silverthorn was also accompanied by her own guards who were standing behind her.
The table was completely empty, with only two cups of tea placed before them.
As they sat in silence, there was an air of tension in the room, as if the fate of their families hinged on the outcome of this meeting. Both Elien and Lia gazed at each other, not a single bit of respect in their eyes.
Both of them were the heirs of their respective families, who had just started taking responsibilities. Both of them were filled with arrogance and confidence, wanting to expand their family's influence.
"With my help, it'll be a child's play to destroy that family. But I want something worth my time," Elien Frostheart exclaimed. "I will take sixty percent of the Starfall Family's assets if I'm to work with you,"
"Keep dreaming," Lia scoffed. "Do you think the Silverthorn Family can't eradicate them alone? Why would I give you the majority of resources that we will win?"
Elien smiled in response. "Because you are scared."
Before Lia could respond, he continued, "Silverthorn Family is certainly strong enough to destroy that trash of Starfall Family. But that is, only if they're alone."
"But what if they weren't alone?" Elien calmly took a sip from the cup of tea, as if not in any hurry. "What if you tossed the Frostheart Family in the mix? That's why I said that you are scared."
"What are you trying to say?" Lia asked, although she clearly understood what he meant.
"You're worried that if you attacked the Starfall Family, my family might side with them. And with the combined might of the two families, things might turn bad for you instead. It might be the Silverthorn Family that disappeared from this city."
"If anything, that's more beneficial to my family as well. You're the true competitor of my family. After you're out, only the Starfall Family will be left, which is too weak to pose any significant threat to us. Moreover, your family is also richer. So it's even more beneficial for us to take you out."
"You're asking me to support you in something that's less beneficial for me. Why would I do that when I don't get a worthwhile deal?"
Each of Elien's words were filled with a perfect analysis of the situation. This was the only reason that Lia even came to discuss this cooperation with the family she hated the most.
Unfortunately, she had no choice but to agree. Her family really needed more resources as they were at a critical point.
"What if I give this same deal to the Starfall Family? You think two can't play this game?" Lia asked, still not giving up easily. Both of them were trying to gain an upper edge in this situation.
Karyk stood in the back, simply observing the negotiations. He had gained quite useful information. If this deal went through, his aim could easily become achievable. He could easily fist in troubled water.
Unfortunately, the deal appeared to have struck a standstill at this moment. And even if it went through, it could at least take a few weeks for them to come up with a perfect plan of attack.
He had a better plan to escalate things.
He walked toward Elien, only to stop behind his Guards. He carefully pulled out a dagger that had the insignia of the Frostheart Family.
"You think you can threaten us? Do you really want to antagonize us?" Lia asked. "I'm being kind enough to offer you fifty percent. It's a fair deal and less troublesome for you. Even if you side with Starfall, your family will lose a lot when entering a war against us."
"On the other hand, you won't lose anything if siding with us. I think it's beneficial for you. Don't take my kindness for nothing. It would be foolish for you to say no," she added.
Elien smirked in response as he opened his lips. However, before he could even utter a word, a voice came from behind.
"How dare you act with such arrogance before Young Master?" the heavy voice said.
Before anyone could even respond, a dagger came flying, right for Lia's head.
Shocked, Lia reacted swiftly, moving aside. The dagger missed her by a hair's breadth, but the guard behind her wasn't as lucky.
The dagger stuck the chest of the Guard behind him, instantly silencing him.
The room erupted into chaos as everyone tried to process what had just happened. Furious, Lia's Guards also reacted.
In an instant, the VIP Meeting Room had turned into a chaotic battlefield. As for Karyk who caused it all, he simply left the hall amidst the sounds of battles.
What happened after that was just as he expected. Both sides suffered heavy losses.
This was the territory of Frostheart, so Lia was at a disadvantage. In the end, she was able to get out of the Frostheart Territory, covered in bruises. Her eyes were filled with rage as he promised to wipe the Frostheart Family.
The fragile balance and peace between the three families was broken. It was as if someone had lit a fuse.
As the news reached the Silverthorn Family, the Family Head was also furious. He couldn't believe that the Frostheart Family dared to attack her daughter in their territory when she was there just for a cooperation deal.
The Silverthorn Family gave a command for all their Warriors to gather. They declared war on the Frostheart Family while also approaching the Starfall Family to either side with them or stay out of the battle.
On the other hand, the Frostheart Family was filled with confusion. Elien didn't understand what just happened. He asked all his guards, but all of them said that they weren't the ones who attacked.
Unfortunately, it was too late for any explanations. The Frostheart Family also called for their Warriors to gather while sending an envoy to Starfall Family with the same message.
