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Chapter 1102: The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend [Part 2]
“I know we have differences and might still become enemies in the future,” Lysander admitted. “Both of us know this very well. However, there are times when even enemies can work hand in hand.
“As you may or may not know, we and the Jinns had a falling out. We even lost nearly half of our forces against them, so reconciliation is next to impossible. In other words, between us Artemians and the Jinns, only one can stay no matter what.”
Lawrence nodded in understanding. There was no need to hide anything at this point since it was impossible for their intelligence network to miss the war that took place between the Artemians and the Jinns.
Still, hearing it directly from the ones involved was different from seeing the satellite images.
Zion had warned him that the Artemians could become more dangerous than the Jinn because of the Azothrall’s evolution.
He stated that these genetically-engineered mutants could grow stronger faster than any Wanderers or Jinns.
Lastly, they had a chance to copy the abilities of the beasts or humans that they had devoured, making their evolution the most dangerous threat in Pangea.
The Azothralls also had an uncannily quick ability to change their body’s framework to adapt to their surroundings.
They could fly in the sky, swim in the sea, and dig underground.
The Azothralls were very versatile, making them the perfect killing machines on the battlefield.
If they had managed to capture Shana or Princess Aracelle, the number of Golden Azothralls in their army would increase after half a year.
These Azothralls would only need a month to fully grow to an adult and become Rank 9 Sovereigns.
If these two ladies were used as their nurseries, they would definitely suffer a life worse than death.
But Zion made sure that this wouldn’t happen anymore.
He had given them enough means to protect themselves, surpassing his own.
Lawrence and Tristan, who were Shana’s family, were also informed about this. It was the reason why Shana was brought to the naval base being built into the sea instead of staying with Zion in Casimir City.
Frankly, Thirteen had no confidence that he would be able to protect Shana and Princess Aracelle at the same time if they truly went to war against the Artemians and the Jinns, especially for the former who could hide underground and move stealthily.
“Let’s talk about the specifics of this alliance between us,” Lawrence commented after hearing Lysander’s explanation.
“Of course.” Lysander nodded and explained the terms of their alliance.
It was really quite simple—they would simply attack the Jinns from two sides and coordinate with each other in real time.
They might not have enough High-Ranking Fighters that would surpass the Jinn Alliance…
However, they had technology that could be used to safely hit their targets from a distance.
In short, they planned to use guerrilla tactics and whittle down the Jinn Army until the only ones left were the powerhouses.
And once they reach that point, the Artemians and the Wanderers would work together and use their trump cards to eliminate them all.
The plan was simple and precise, but executing it was easier said than done.
However, it was not impossible.
“Then, how can we trust that you guys won’t stab us in the back?” Lawrence inquired. “We need a guarantee.”
“What do you want?” Lysander knew that convincing the Wanderers would not be easy. HelpusoutbyreadingonM|V|LEM5PYR.
This was especially true since the Artemians and the Jinns had almost become allies.
Even if the new Artemian Commander stated that reconciliation between the Jinns was impossible, nothing was really impossible as long as they were willing to eat their pride and agree to Prince Aurelion’s demands.
Although it would be humiliating and embarrassing, some sacrifices needed to be made in order to survive in this world.
The Wanderers were forced to retreat from the Antares and Rigel Continents because they were unable to defeat the Jinns, whose strength had surpassed their own.
“I can’t think of anything right now,” Lawrence admitted. “I would have to talk to my colleagues about it. How about we talk again after three days. You can also think of something to convince us that this alliance is not all just talk.”
Lysander smiled faintly. Just like Lawrence, he also needed to discuss the result of this conversation with the other ministers.
Since both representatives need time, they agreed to open the discussion again in three days. That should be enough for him to come up with another proposal that would persuade the Wanderers into agreeing to their temporary alliance.
While the two concluded their talks, something happened in Casimir City.
Zia, who was in a comatose state, finally woke up.
But she woke up at the wrong time.
She was currently being washed by Sherry and Princess Aracelle in the big bath tub—the size of a small pool.
That would have been fine on its own. But there was one problem.
Stella, Siri, Princess Laventia and Princess Xynalia were also there at that time.
And these four ladies were naked just like everyone else.
Despite being surrounded by six beautiful ladies, Zia only gave Stella, Siri, Princess Laventia, and Princess Xynalia a casual glance before hugging Sherry and Princess Aracelle, who had taken care of her during the time she was unconscious.
“I love you, Sherry, Aracelle,” Zia said. “Thank you for everything.”
Sherry, and Princess Aracelle hugged Zia back, and the happiness in their faces was evident for everyone to see.
The four girls, on the other hand, looked at this scene in silence.
“””…”””
They were very sensitive to the gazes of men, and after Zia’s casual look, they all understood that he wasn’t interested in any of them.
For the two succubus princesses who prided themselves of their bodies and beauty, they felt a sense of defeat. After all, this was the first time someone had looked at them in such uninterested manner.
Princess Xynalia took it the hardest.
A part of her even felt unwilling. No matter how much she looked, her figure was just as curvy as Princess Aracelle’s.
For a brief moment, the thought of telling Zia that she was more compatible with childbirth flashed across her mind.
This made her face turn beet red out of embarrassment and anger.
A proud succubus princess wouldn’t degrade herself like that to a man!
Even if that man was currently a lady!
On the other hand, Siri thought that Zion was an interesting person. Her mother had already said that he was different from the boys she knew, and after spending some time with him, she thought that her mother’s words were spot on.
Perhaps wanting to test this theory, Siri went closer to the young man and tapped his shoulder, making the latter look at her.
Siri’s upper half was visible on the water, but she didn’t do anything to hide herself.
“Don’t you feel anything while looking at me?” Siri asked in a serious tone.
“Should I feel anything if I look at you?” Zia asked back.
The young lady even looked at Siri from head to waist before raising his head to lock eyes with her.
The two stared at each other for a while before Siri patted the young man’s shoulder.
“You’re good.” Siri nodded. “At least I know one boy who will not attack me in my sleep.”
“… Why would I attack you in your sleep?”
“Exactly.”
Siri no longer bothered with the young lady and returned to Stella’s side, who had already submerged her body in the bathtub, leaving only her shoulders and head visible.
Unlike Siri, who didn’t seem to mind letting Zia see her body, Stella was still a maiden in both mind and heart.
She joined everyone in the bath because she was invited by them, and since Zia was unconscious, she thought that there would be no harm in doing so.
In a world where she could only see black, white, and gray, only Zion had color in her eyes.
Stella wanted to know more about him, but that didn’t mean that she wanted it to be in the bath, with their bodies bared to each other.
Granted, Zia was also naked—but her body was that of a lady, so in everyone’s eyes, it really didn’t count.
It would be very different if she had returned to her original form, which was a boy.
However, a few minutes later, a frown appeared on Zia’s face.
“What’s wrong?” Sherry asked after seeing her beloved frown. “Are you hurting anywhere?”
Zia shook her head before glancing at the snake armlet on his arm.
Tiona had once again entered into a hibernation state because she was injured seriously in her battle with Lucan.
“I can’t hear them,” Zia muttered after nearly half a minute.
“Hear who?” Princess Aracelle asked.
“Athena, Nautilus, Rocky, Giga, Blacky, Hercules, O1, O2, the Trolls, and even the Demons,” Zia replied.
She then said the word “status” internally to check his status window, but nothing happened.
This time, she muttered the word “status,” causing Sherry, and Princess Aracelle to wonder if the young lady wanted a status report of what happened in the continent.
‘I don’t see it…’ Thirteen frowned. ‘I can’t see, nor hear them… Is this some kind of backlash or a side effect of using that power?’
He didn’t know what happened to him, but one thing was certain.
His connection with his monster army and his trump cards were cut off.
He couldn’t even access his status window, which had never happened before.
“Sorry, but I need to go back into my room,” Zia said before standing up from the bathtub.
She then headed to the exit without even drying herself.
Sherry and Princess Aracelle hurried after her, wrapping Zia’s body in a towel.
Stella, Siri, Princess Laventia, and Princess Xynalia could only watch them leave. None of them knew what was happening, but a glance was enough to tell them that something important had happened—serious enough to make Zia leave with a solemn look on her angelic face.
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A/N: Only one chapter today. I will post three chapters tomorrow.
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