Chapter 546: Agreement
The response from the Ketuo elder was within General Mid’s expectations. Without significant benefits or deep ties, why would anyone risk their lives? Not even General Mid himself, let alone the Yuntu Race, had the influence to demand such a sacrifice.
But that didn’t matter. There were individuals—or rather, forces—whose influence was more than sufficient. In truth, this situation had little to do with the Yuntu Race. Their presence here, and the heavy losses they had suffered, were entirely the result of the Interstellar Technological Confederation’s machinations.
While the Interstellar Technological Confederation was currently rife with internal factions and alliances, making it difficult to discern who was aligned with whom, any faction that didn’t want to expose these internal conflicts and divisions had to give the Yuntu Race an explanation. Or rather, they had to provide an explanation and set an example for all the civilizations participating in this campaign against the Swarm.
General Mid had long since communicated the situation on the front lines to his people. The Yuntu leadership didn’t hesitate either, rallying a group of friendly forces and approaching the faction that had pushed them into this war.
After a heartfelt discussion, the message was clear: the Yuntu Race had suffered heavy losses, and while there was a small element of their own fault, the majority of the damage was due to following orders. Now, a portion of their forces was trapped by the Swarm. Reinforcements had arrived, but the Yuntu’s voice wasn’t strong enough to sway them. This matter required the intervention of the higher-ups. The other civilizations were watching, and it was crucial not to let them down.
Surprisingly, after this plea, the Ketuo civilization received a mysterious call. Shortly after, Elder El, who was on the front lines, underwent a dramatic change in attitude and proactively reached out to General Mid. He spoke of the close ties between their two civilizations, how they had always been neighbors in the same star region, and how they had never had any conflicts throughout recorded history. For the sake of their enduring friendship, they must cooperate wholeheartedly this time.
Elder El mentioned that although he had initially refused the request to rescue the trapped Yuntu forces, he had reported the matter to his people and convened a council of elders. After a passionate speech, the council decided that they must help.
He went on and on, emphasizing that the two civilizations were like brothers and should not be divided. However, this favor would need to be acknowledged, and the Yuntu Race must remember it. If the Ketuo ever needed help in the future, the Yuntu should not hesitate to return the favor.
General Mid naturally agreed, expressing that true friendship was revealed in times of adversity. The Yuntu Race would never forget this kindness and would be ready to help whenever the Ketuo needed it.