Chapter 2430 The Oz Fairy (Ⅱ)

"Is there a difference?" Anahita asked proudly.

"Of course there is a difference. This is related to whom I should negotiate with. After all, you cannot make decisions for the Pope."

Mrs. Josephine still had a smile on her face, but her words gradually became sharper, as if she was getting impatient with Anahita's stubborn and rebellious attitude.

Anahita's complexion changed, and she replied reluctantly: "Although the Pope did not directly assign this operation, she does not object to our supporting the Volsong tribe. After all, we are all from this land. The aborigines, opposing foreign colonial aggression is our common position, and we should work together.”

Mrs. Josephine nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Besides you and Humbaba, Ofen also supports the Volsong tribe against the colonies. In fact, I also sympathize with the situation of the aborigines, but you should not adopt this method." a drastic means against the government—”

"Stop talking nonsense!" Anahita interrupted Madam Josephine impatiently, "Whose government is your so-called government? Can the government of robbers represent the victims who were plundered and ravaged? Can I represent the colony myself?"

"I can't..." Mrs. Josephine spread her hands and smiled wryly.

"You can't even represent the so-called government you speak of. What qualifications do you have to negotiate with me?"

Anahita's sharp rebuttal made Mrs. Josephine a little embarrassed, and she reluctantly explained calmly.

"Sister Anahita, our parliament has publicly declared 'no dealings with terrorists'. The dignity of the parliament must be maintained, but this does not prevent the two parties from communicating in private. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Dirty and hypocritical politics!" Anahita said contemptuously.

"Making such an evaluation means that you are a sensible person. Let's just say it. On the surface, I am a social activist who is passionate about the cause of peace. I cannot engage in diplomatic activities on behalf of the colonial government. Try to resolve this crisis in name, and express 'sincerity', as for my sincerity comes from government funding, or the 'stability maintenance fund' specially set up by the board of directors of Will Noah Colonial Corporation, don't ask, the specific matters will not be reflected in In the written agreement." Mrs. Josephine said frankly.

"I'm sorry to find that you have degenerated into a power broker who has completely lost your noble ideals, and you actually want to buy us off with a few filthy money? Josephine, don't you think this is ridiculous!"

Anahita took a deep breath, seemed to be restraining her excitement, and then made a request in her usual arrogant tone: "Negotiations are fine, but you should let Humbaba go first."

"Release Humbaba, what can we get in exchange?"

Mrs. Josephine's rhetorical question was very ingenious, and she quietly rejected the negotiation conditions given by Anahita without embarrassing her too much.

Anahita has always maintained an aggressive posture during this negotiation, but her negotiating skills are far worse than Madam Josephine's, so she hesitated and reluctantly made a concession.

"You release Humbaba, I will not hold you accountable for trespassing into my territory to make trouble and destroy the original magic flower."

"The 'sons of the magic flower' awakened by you, as well as the soldiers captured by Humbaba before, can also leave this place safely with you."

"Ms. Anahita, may I ask if my younger brother Holden and Mr. Pinkerton are also on the list for exchanging prisoners?" Audrey couldn't help asking.

Anahita nodded, a look of helplessness appeared on her hazy face.

"The two people you mentioned are friends of Haakon and Slude. Those two little devils feared that I would hurt them, said a lot of good things, and begged me to cast spells to heal them. If it weren't for the brothers and sisters Come on, I have already let the primordial magic flower swallow them alive."

Audrey breathed a sigh of relief, and secretly thanked the Walsung brothers and sisters.

"There are still thousands of residents in Grizzly Town who are trapped in the 'Oz Wonderland'. Under your curse, they have transformed into fungi and plants. We can't just ignore them." Mrs. Josephine asked Anahita sternly, " How are you going to spare these innocent victims and restore Grizzly to what it was?"

"Innocent victims?" Anahita sneered, and her resentment turned into sharp condemnation: "The 'victims' you speak of came from across the sea to occupy the land of the aborigines, burned forests, plundered natural resources, Even deliberately spreading the virus, if they are innocent, what are the aborigines who were brutally slaughtered by them?"

"Anahita, I admit that the colonists violated the rights of the aborigines, but the crime is not culpable. Violence will only intensify the contradictions between the two sides, leading to more bloody conflicts, which is exactly what both of us are trying to avoid. Yes, isn't it?" Madame Josephine tried to persuade Anahita to calm down.

"I'm not interested in listening to your nonsense! Josephine, the Volsunger family has publicly issued a statement a week ago, demanding that the colonial government of Midgard stop its westward expansion, publicly apologize for the crime of intentionally spreading the smallpox virus, and pay compensation. A loss to the victimized family."

"Only when your government accepts these legitimate demands, will I dismantle 'Wonderland of Oz' and release the local residents, otherwise there will be no discussion!"

Anahita was determined.

"Abandoning westward expansion is negotiable. The border demarcated by the '1622 Pardon' provides a legal basis for this, but it is too much to require the colonial government to publicly apologize to the aborigines for spreading the smallpox virus..." Mrs. Josephine faced Show embarrassment.

"Why, dare to do it or not?" Anahita asked sarcastically.

"The main messenger of this incident is a small number of militants in the colonial military. The parliament and the governor are not aware of it. Besides, it is a matter of the face of the government. It is really difficult to make a public apology. As compensation, we can use private charities to pay the smallpox-infected aborigines Families provide relief and medical assistance.” Lady Josephine offered an alternative.

"Relief? This word sounds disgusting!" Anahita grinned and sneered, "Instead of accepting alms from robbers, we would rather deliver justice with our own hands!"

Mrs. Josephine smiled wryly and shook her head: "Anahita, you are too paranoid. There is no reconciliation without compromise. Maybe I should change to a more pragmatic negotiating partner."

"As you like, Josephine, to tell you the truth, it's useless for you to negotiate with anyone, unless you step on my dead body if you want me to compromise!" Anahita looked firm.

"you sure?"

Joan's words drew displeased gazes from the "Oz Fairy".

"Young man, I will give you a piece of advice - keep your mouth shut, and be careful not to cause trouble!"

"Thank you for your advice, Ms. Anahita. I admire your dedication to justice, but your presence has created an obstacle to a peaceful resolution of this conflict. Madam Josephine intends to bypass the obstacle, and I am in Consider whether to push the obstacle directly." Joan said frankly.