Chapter 469: Hidden Mines
Faced with the relentless advance of the Swarm, the Koya Alliance and the Locke Mutual Aid Society—long-time rivals—found themselves reluctantly joining forces.
However, even this alliance offered little practical benefit, as both sides were under simultaneous attack by the Swarm and unable to spare forces to aid one another. In essence, their cooperation was more symbolic, serving only to offer moral support and encouragement.
In practice, the animosity between these two factions was not easily dissolved. Their remote conference was rife with passive-aggressive compliments and thinly veiled provocations.
“The Locke Mutual Aid Society may be our competitor, but it has always been our role model. Your consistent achievements have been an inspiration, driving us to improve.”
“Haha, you’re too modest. You are the real role model. Throughout our many competitions, we’ve always found ourselves at a disadvantage. We’re unworthy of such high praise.”
“No, no, your strength is evident to all. We are confident you will annihilate the Swarm forces foolish enough to offend you, delivering them a harsh lesson while setting a benchmark for the rest of us.”
“No, no, we’ve always maintained a good relationship with the Swarm. This time, we’re unsure where the misunderstanding arose, but we are actively engaging them to resolve it. On the other hand, your longstanding conflicts with the Swarm—even prompting the Ji race to convene two separate Council of Elders meetings—make it unclear whether our current predicament stems from your entanglements. We sincerely hope you resolve the matter quickly to avoid collateral damage to innocent parties.”
The representatives of the Koya Alliance bristled at this insinuation. No one could predict the Swarm’s next moves, and the possibility of the Swarm temporarily reconciling with the Locke Mutual Aid Society to relieve pressure on their frontlines was a troubling scenario.
If the Swarm forces from the Sandstorm, Golden Horn, and White Grub Star Systems redirected their focus onto the Koya Alliance, it would spell disaster.