"It seems good," Elise said, looking up from the treaty. "It's basically what I told you earlier. No demon is allowed within ten miles of an empire settlement unless invited by the governing body. In return, the empire promises to rescind all aid to other nations, allow the demon hordes to move through their lands, and allow one demon of your choice to enter each city and take the shard. There are a few provisions and other things, but they won't impact the horde's ability to take the rest of the continent."
"Allow me a moment to interject," Grand Duke Barthen said. "It is the imperial majesty's will to make an additional guarantee as a sign of good faith. Upon confirmation of your ambassador's claims against the church, the empire will evict all divine influence and personnel from our borders. The church will not be allowed to plot against you while in these lands."
"A generous concession," Luke said.
