"There's no need for us to be hostile to each other, Your Majesty," Alessio stepped forward. "Like what our Commander has said, we came here to seek an alliance. Naturally, we are willing to agree to certain conditions and pay proper compensation to make this a reality."
Alessio gave Berthold a side-long glance before shifting his attention back to the Young Empress who had the entire negotiation under her thumb. He felt irate about the fact that he had to act submissive in front of Humans, but this had to be done in order for his race to have a chance at survival.
"Your Majesty, do you desire something?" Alessio inquired. "Something you want the most in the world? Perhaps we can help you acquire it."
"Are you confident that you can give me what I want?" Empress Sidonie answered. She was half tempted to tell them what Morgana had whispered to her inside their shared mindscape, and that was to bring a certain red-headed shepherd to her, all tied up, and ready for some whip lashing.
