"The Duchy of Hazard has acknowledged that foreign clans, including magical creatures, can become its citizens. It also allows elves and beastmen to become nobles of the Duchy... What do you think, Satan Ye?"
At Yila's question, Satan Ye was momentarily stunned. She instinctively looked for help towards Yila, Hilena, and Vera, but quickly realized that this was likely a test.
If it were Vera, she might casually reply with something dismissive like, "Just watch," and make light of the situation...
"Hmm..."
However, Satan Ye seriously thought about it and then concluded, "The Duchy does not have confidence in defeating the Empire... because they never expected the Empire to decisively cease their war against us."
Indeed, this was something that many could realize.
