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Hector only had a pistol as a weapon; Leticia had to give up more: an automatic rifle, a similar pistol, several grenades, and a pair of combat knives.
When meeting with the ruler of Kvasardastan, Hector Pride slightly bowed his head in a sign of respect, and then immediately got down to business.
“Esteemed ruler of these lands, the board of directors of Rex Ventorum is concerned about the situation in the region and is therefore looking for allies to create a powerful political and military alliance capable of repelling the lunatics and socialist fascists that surround us.” Having finished this phrase, Hector handed Kvasard the Great a document that he had been holding in his hands. On the title page, one could see a large number of signatures written in different handwriting, and it was the signatures of all the leading corporate officials, together with electronic seals, that testified to the authenticity of the document. The basis of the treaty was the articles on non-aggression, mutual protection, open borders, visa-free regime, free trade, etc. “I am authorized to speak on behalf of the corporation, and therefore I can listen to counter-proposals and make amendments to the treaty. If this document is signed, we can move on to discussing more global or, conversely, local issues, if any arise.”
“I understand,” Kvasard began. “These are difficult times, and Kvasardastan can no longer remain on the sidelines, as it has in the past. I’m getting old, and I’m losing my strength. I’m starting to think about the future of my people. In my youth, I imagined Kvasardastan differently, but that was an ideal…” the dictator pondered. “An unattainable ideal. In you,” Kvasard turned to Hector, “I see a strong and determined man who has achieved everything on his own. Am I right? Yes, of course, I am right. Well, Hector, any state rests on people like you and me. And I am glad to see that such people still exist. Rex Ventorum can count on the support of Kvasardastan,” the dictator finished with a sigh after a short pause, “but I cannot give you any guarantees that this treaty will continue to be in effect even if the situation in the region improves. What needs to be signed?”
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