Chương 209: I can’t say I’m surprised, but still, I’m quite disappointed

"I'm here to discuss the terms of your surrender."

An independent observer wouldn't need any of the background information about what was happening to understand just how ridiculous my welcoming line was. Just a single look at the difference between my group and the princess's entourage was enough to paint an accurate picture of just how ludicrous I was. 

But, at the very least, my seemingly idiotic suggestion caused the princess' beautiful, golden eyes to twitch a little. 

"I'm Etaria, daughter of the golden lineage, lord of two Emperor's banners," the princess spoke with just the slightest look of amusement mixing with an overwhelming sense of confidence in her eyes. 

'I guess that explains those dandy banners,' I thought, stealing a glance at the two massive flags flying in the air just behind the golden princess' back.