Chapter 1583: Stepping Stone
Unlike her daughter, who verbally thanked Sein and asked what could be considered rather “shallow” questions, Hippolyta would never express her intentions so directly.
When she pursued a goal, she moved toward it through both thought and action.
This was likely the result of years of growth and experience as a queen.
Sein currently held considerable influence over the Marvelous Plane. He could even shape its future trajectory to a certain extent.
Naturally, Hippolyta would take the initiative to show goodwill toward him.
And this goodwill went far beyond polite gestures or empty courtesy. Hippolyta delivered it with subtlety and ease.
Compared to Beatrice’s idealism, the Amazon Queen was more pragmatic.
After clearly stating her intention to join the Magus Alliance, she continued, “Marvelous Plane will join the Magus Alliance without requesting any form of compensation.
“The Magus Civilization saved us at our moment of greatest peril. There is no aid more valuable than that. Within such a friendly and powerful alliance, I believe Marvelous Plane will thrive even further,” Hippolyta said firmly.
Historically, whenever a foreign plane joined the Magus Alliance, its native deities would always demand certain benefits in return.
Having negotiated with multiple factions himself, Sein understood this pattern well.
Hippolyta was the first foreign powerhouse he had encountered who sought to join the Magus Alliance entirely of her own will and without asking for anything in return.