Chapter 199: CH 195 Might as well go
He glanced around the room, his tone turning slightly more serious. "And besides, we’re allies, aren’t we? Any mistake you make would end up dragging me down as well. So of course I’d point it out. Your interests are tied to mine—we’re all in the same boat here."
His words were simple, but they carried weight. They were practical—and essential—for any movement of this scale. They also served as a reminder to all four of them: no matter how high their ranks, they were stronger together, at least in this case, where they stood united in alliance.
If they discovered anything that could harm anyone tied to the alliance, they had a duty to speak up. Damage to one would ultimately hurt all.
And that was the only reason the Mountain Dwarf elder spoke up at all. Otherwise, he would’ve stayed silent. But since they were in an alliance, it was important he made his stance clear. Just as he stood to gain, he also stood to lose.
Speaking up not only protected his interests—it also bought him a measure of trust from the others. With any luck, that trust would ensure his clan wouldn’t be the first target once the alliance ended... or at least make any plans to harm him or his people far less likely.
"Anyway," the Mountain Dwarf Elder continued, "I believe a day or two should be more than enough for each of us to prepare the additional logistics and supplies needed for our fleets before this mission begins."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward the Dark Elven Empress, the Guild Master, and the Association Master—each one meeting his eyes.
The three nodded in agreement.
"Yes," the Empress said, "One or two days should be sufficient to arrange the necessary supplies and logistics."
"Agreed," added the Guild Master. "We’ll make the preparations without issue."
"That timeframe is acceptable," the Association Master confirmed.
The Elder nodded with satisfaction. "Good. That should be workable. Though this delay means we’ll be arriving two days later than initially planned, I believe it’s still manageable."