>>5966717>>try to convince him to order a surrenderin addition to
>>5966013"Look, uh, one of two things is going to happen here. Either you and your son die, ending your claims to the throne and leading to the eventual collapse of the monarchist movement since they no longer have an actual monarch to rally around, or you call off your guard, order your men to stand down, and begin the process of transferring rule of the southern districts to the Rightful Queen and the Ferrovian People."
"If you get your lads to put down their guns, I am sure your niece will manage to find a way to wriggle you out of the consequences of your own actions with your life and property more or less intact. She's rather upset about the whole affair. You know, going to war with her own uncle? She misses having you on her side. Come on, Elric. Now's the moment that really matters. One way or another, the war is over for you. Don't make Meredith cry."
It might be a little shameless and manipulative, but needs must. 