"I will divert all resources and attention into immediately eliminating the vulnerabilities in the state of affairs in my polity, Your Excellency!" he gulped, trying for a nervous smile, wiping sweat off his forehead.
Minister Ru simply stared at him for several seconds. Her golden eyes pierced a hole in the man, bearing right through him, before smiling.
"I'm glad to hear that, President Jarkarthar, but I'm afraid that…"
Her eyes sharpened, sending chills across his skin.
"…Verbal promises are not enough when the stakes are this high. The Kandrian Empire will immediately deploy a liaison to coordinate our forces. We will see to it that you hold on to your obligations."
It was nothing short of a forced entry into another state, violating the sovereignty of an independent frontier state. Yet, President Jarkarthar simply nodded vigorously. "Why yes of course, Madam. I will be sure to welcome the liaison with a banquet."
