"The accusation of 'betraying the interests of the Human Race' was a heavy burden that could crush the Black Forest Kingdom. Such a stain, even a decade or so later, could be dredged up by others to settle old scores.
If we truly wished to compromise with the Elf Race, we would have to follow the example of Alpha Kingdom and Moxi Duchy; both had signed secret treaties with the elves behind closed doors.
To cover up the existence of the secret treaty, Moxi Duchy now staged fake battles with the Elf Army along the border every day. Around the border cities, there was constant struggle for control.
The two sides agreed on times: you take control on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while I take it on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
To prove how fierce the fighting was, the Magic Crystal Cannons of both sides would often ring out non-stop, the sound of gunfire audible for miles around.
