Chapter 1054
While the Scarlet Alliance had a hardline stance on certain issues, their current association with the Chaotic Conglomeration showed they were willing to tolerate some things indirectly. Before they left the presence of the Prospect Shapers, however, they offered an alternative that they thought would be easier to convince the Conglomeration as a whole to agree to that would still be beneficial to the Scarlet Alliance.
“Given proper warning,” Ardashir said. “We can provide military support for specific incidents. We are not so free as to send armies into the Exalted Quadrant whenever you wish, but the Prospect Shapers in specific can help coordinate future activities. If you wish to attempt future assaults like on the Citadel of Exalted Light… our services might be helpful. Of course, we would also be enlisting others from the Conglomeration.” He paused for a moment. “I should also note that our sect also currently meets your other standards. And we can easily comply with your limitations on sharing information.”
Velvet pondered. “How much could you actually support a similar assault?”
“That would depend on the circumstances,” Gosia admitted. “However, in a small group such as you used for that attack, you should not underestimate the value of a single valued manipulator of probability. For larger assaults, we could likely coordinate a sufficient number of cultivators to force a particular border faction to react with caution. Given our physical distance, we obviously can’t provide backup within the Scarlet Alliance’s territory.”
“It would also be difficult for us to enforce such favors,” Velvet pointed out.
Nasimiyu spread out her hands. “For that, you would have to trust us. Our sect will submit to any reasonable measures such as watchers placed among us. But we should not keep you longer. Your absences might be noticed, and the people of Yigora might think we plot against them.”
“Do you?” Velvet raised an eyebrow.
“We only want what is best for all of us. The Serene Pill Society is not antithetical to those ends. We are on good terms, and would prefer to stay that way.”
That was something at least. “Very well,” Velvet said. “How should we remain in contact?”