After my proposal was presented, the meeting entered a new stage. The general ideas had already been discussed. Now it was time to turn those words into concrete actions. Each kingdom needed to take on responsibilities so that the plan could actually work.
The human king returned to his seat at the head of the table and looked at everyone present.
"If we agree that unity will be our greatest strength, we need to define exactly how each kingdom will contribute."
No one disagreed.
The first to speak was the Dwarven King.
"Our people possess the best forges on the continent. We can immediately increase the production of armor, swords, spears, and shields."
One of the human advisors made some notes.
The king continued.
"We will also send blacksmiths to assist other kingdoms if necessary."
The human king thanked him.
"That support will be very important."
Next, the image of the Elven King appeared more clearly through the magical communicator.
"The elves will concentrate their efforts on protecting the northern forests."
"In addition, we will send elite archers to reinforce the main lines."
I looked at him and gave a small bow.
"Thank you."
He replied with a discreet smile.
"We are all fighting for the same cause."
Soon after, it was the Demi-Dragon King's turn.
"Our army will be responsible for the mountainous regions."
"Our soldiers know that terrain better than any other people."
Rai'kanna seemed pleased to hear her father's words.
She knew the strength of the warriors from her kingdom.
The human king agreed.
"The mountains will be an important strategic position."
The image of the Dragon King appeared right afterward.
"We will send aerial patrols."
Some advisors immediately raised their heads.
He continued.
"Dragons can travel enormous distances quickly."
"We will be able to monitor a large part of the borders and report any enemy movement."
The proposal attracted considerable attention.
I knew that it would greatly reduce our chances of being caught by surprise.
"Excellent idea."
The king simply nodded.
After that, several other minor rulers began presenting their contributions.
Some offered food.
Others made specialized healing mages available.
There were also those who promised to reinforce roads and build new military posts near the borders.
I watched everything carefully.
It was interesting to see how each kingdom possessed different abilities.
Separated, they might not be enough.
But united, they became much stronger.
While the rulers discussed logistical details, several maps began to be spread across the table.
Military commanders approached to point out possible routes the demons might take.
I spent several minutes analyzing that information.
Finally, I spoke again.
"There is another important point."
Everyone looked at me again.
"We need to create rapid-response groups."
The human king showed interest.
"Explain."
"The war will not unfold exactly as we plan."
"The demons may attack unexpected regions."
"If that happens, we need teams capable of reaching the location quickly."
The Dragon King responded almost immediately.
"My patrols will be able to transport those teams."
I nodded.
"That will make things much easier."
The Elven King also agreed.
"Our mages will be able to maintain constant communication between these groups."
The advisors once again began recording all the decisions.
The meeting continued in an organized manner.
There were no unnecessary arguments.
Everyone seemed to understand that this was not the time for political disputes.
It was a matter of survival.
After some time, the human king spoke again.
"Then let's summarize."
He pointed toward the map.
"The dwarves will strengthen our equipment."
"The elves will reinforce the defense and provide archers."
"The demi-dragons will protect the mountains."
"The dragons will patrol the skies."
"The other kingdoms will provide resources according to their capabilities."
He paused briefly before continuing.
"And Takumi."
I looked at him.
"Your group will be responsible for the most important mission."
I knew exactly what he was talking about.
"Finding the Demon King."
I slowly nodded.
"When we discover his location, we will face him."
The hall remained silent for several seconds.
Even the most experienced rulers showed concern.
No one ignored the risk of that mission.
Scarlett discreetly moved her chair closer to mine.
She didn't say a single word.
But that simple gesture showed that she would be with me until the end.
Liriel maintained the same calm expression as always.
Elara, Lyannis, Vespera, Rai'kanna, and even Liriel's assistant remained completely attentive to the conversation.
My group was also part of that strategy.
The human king took a deep breath.
"If everyone agrees, we will officially establish this alliance."
One by one, the rulers expressed their approval.
The Dwarven King was the first.
"I agree."
Soon after came the Elven King.
"The elves agree as well."
The Demi-Dragon King responded next.
"Our kingdom will fight alongside all of you."
Finally, the Dragon King smiled.
"The skies will also stand alongside this alliance."
That sequence of responses caused a different feeling to arise within me.
For a long time, each kingdom had faced its own problems.
Now everyone was moving in the same direction.
The human king stood up.
"Let it be recorded."
"From this day forward, our nations will act as allies until the Demon King is defeated."
Several advisors immediately began drafting the official document of the meeting.
I watched each of them working.
History was being written before my eyes.
When the documents were finished being prepared, the rulers began signing them, both those present and those using the magical communicators.
After that stage was completed, the king spoke again.
"Only the first movements of each kingdom remain to be defined."
I realized that the most difficult part of the meeting was over.
Now only the final details remained.
The great alliance between all the nations had finally been formed, and the war against the Demon King was definitively entering a new phase.