Chapter 654 - The Elven's Reaction - Part 2 ( 653) "However, he agreed to form a new legion if The Elven King did not abdicate from his throne. He wants King Revalor to lead the new legion instead of me." Crown Prince Virion told everyone what The Emperor told him. Everyone looked at The Elven King, but the upset Elder just slammed the table harder. "What does that even mean? Is he looking down on The Elven!? I think we should re-negotiate this. At least, he should appoint you as a Marshal!" "That's not how it works, Elder. Just like how we don't trust him, he also does not trust us. I think the Vice-Legion Commander is pretty good for us." Virion did not agree with The Elder. For someone who had met Tang Shaoyang, he knew that the negotiation would not work with that man. "But we are The Elven! We should be above others even if we have to lower to that human—" Before the upset Elder could finish his words, Virion cut him off. "You have to address Lord Tang respectfully from now onwards, Elder. We don't want The Emperor to cancel the offer and declare war against us." "You—" The Elder pointed his finger at Virion, but The Elven King stopped before it escalated further. "I do agree with Virion. We have to commit since we have surrendered unless you guys want to change your mind and fight The Tang Empire? As for The Vice-Legion Commander, we should accept that arrangement since Virion is lacking compared to Chief Moon and Sir Alton."
"Also, Lord Tang wants us to make a Loyalty Oath, all of us. After this, we will officially become The Tang Empire's Vassal." Virion added. The Elven King and the nine Elders raised their heads, looking at the Crown Prince. They were asking for more explanation about the Loyalty Oath. "Can you explain to us about the Loyalty Oath?" Revalor asked. "Just like I said, the oath works like the system contract. Lord Tang wants us to be bound by the oath, so we can't betray him. I have asked Sir Alton about this, and he said all Lord Tang's subordinates made the same oath. Sir Alton is not an exception." Virion explained.
"What if we betray him after the oath?" One of the Elders raised a question. "Death!" That was an instant answer from Virion. "Lord Tang will know if one of us betrays him, and you will know what will follow after that, right? The Elven's destruction." He added calmly as if his kingdom's destruction was nothing. "Before I take the throne, I will say this to the Elders. If that really happens, I am sorry, but I have to give your family in return for Elven's safety. I will not hesitate to hand over your family, including the newborn." "I see," The Elven King nodded his head. "What about me? I have to take the oath too?" "Yes." Virion nodded his head. "Lord Tang is wary of your influence on The Elven. Even if you abdicate the throne, you still have to take the Loyalty Oath." That was not in Tang Shaoyang's words. It was Virion's words. He regarded himself as one of The Tang Empire already and thought of the best for the Empire. 'I have to change and adapt... I have to think for the Empire instead of The Elven from now on.'