The formal documents inviting peace negotiations were being circulated among the nations.
With the end of the Battle of White Mountain, there was a tacit ceasefire among the countries, awaiting negotiations.
In some places, people couldn't wait to take to the streets to celebrate the arrival of peace.
Not everyone was so optimistic.
Negotiations don't always yield good results. The collapse of the last continental conference foreshadowed this short but highly damaging war. Who could guarantee a good outcome this time?
People longed for peace, but peace cannot be awaited.
As paradoxical as it may sound, peace must be nurtured with the blood of war to thrive.
Various countries were also scheming over the time and place of the negotiations.
Sofia's opinion was to negotiate at Saint Rurik Palace, or if not, Val City, with no other places considered.
The Sussex Empire's opinion was to negotiate in the Imperial Capital, or if not, Val City, with no other places considered.
