As soon as the answer was given, many politicians - most of them the Isolationists - were left with their jaws wide open. It had to be impossible. Ryccia was enlightened, but so were they? What?!

"No, that cannot be true!"
"Barbarians rule in our midst, how can they possess wisdom?"
"By the stars...what?!"
"I told you, and yet you refused to listen!"

The chatter and murmour spread across the entire room. It had become audible in seconds, and it was clear that many in the chamber were astonished at what they had heard. Others smiled as their convictions were proven correct. Others did not believe this was genuine, and were still skeptical. After all, this is a diplomatic visit, not a Treecuu world.

The Emperor was one of those smiling. He had confidence in his convictions. But he was still young and naïve enough to believe it. Neither the Chancellor nor the Foreign Minister believe anything at first glance, nor at first hearing. Ferul would play the game. He cannot afford to offend the Treecuu, after all. Besides, this revelation from Cuul's words served him politically to shut up whatever isolationist sentiment there remains in his governing party.

"Pardon the loud intrusion into our conversation, President Cuul. You can clearly see that your answer has caused quite the reaction here", said the Chancellor. "We are a free nation, and we are glad to hear such enlightened words from you. To find another source of light in the darkness is truly remarkable. This is truly a historic moment for both of us"