Chapter 467 Chapter467-Secret Alliance
At the same time John and others were asking Shatras for the Ocean Gem, a new visitor was arriving at the Naga Queen's palace.
This new visitor was, of course, the Mystery Protector.
The relationship between the Mystery Protector and the Naga Queen was quite familiar.
They had collaborated before, so the Naga Queen was very pleased with the arrival of the Mystery Protector.
"I originally thought that your Northern Myst Empire had no means left to stop the attacks of the Dark Faction. But your arrival signifies that you must have found a way to counter the attacks from the hostile camp," the Naga Queen said.
Although the Naga Queen had previously told John that she did not believe in the Order Faction anymore, she felt, with the arrival of the Mystery Protector, that the Order Faction might still provide some assistance.
At this point, the Mystery Protector just smiled slightly without agreeing with the Naga Queen's statement.
His purpose for coming here was merely to gather information.
"Regardless of whether the Empire provides assistance to the Naga Faction or not, the Empire is the strongest member of the Order Faction. Your Naga Faction must cooperate with the Empire's next moves," said the Mystery Protector.
These words of the Mystery Protector made the Naga Queen a bit angry.
In her view, although the Northern Myst Empire was stronger than the Naga Faction.
However, since both were members of the Order Faction, the Naga Queen wondered why the Northern Myst Empire had to speak to her in such a commanding tone.
"Of course, this is not only for the safety of the Empire but also for the safety of your Naga Faction. If I'm not mistaken, the Naga Faction must also be threatened by the Dark Faction," said the Mystery Protector.
Realizing that his earlier words might have been a bit too harsh, the Mystery Protector quickly looked for an excuse, which seemed to relax the Naga Queen a bit.
"You are right; our Naga Faction is indeed threatened by the Dark Faction.
But at least we have not directly encountered any attacks from them yet.
Your Northern Myst Empire's Storm City has already been attacked twice.
You should first ensure the safety of your own important towns, and not worry about the safety of our Naga Faction.
Moreover, I have no obligation to assist in your operations.
After all, your next actions could very well pose a threat to our Naga Faction too," said the Naga Queen.
These words from the Naga Queen left the Mystery Protector unable to continue persuading her.
After hesitating for a while, the Mystery Protector finally spoke his last words.
"I hope you will consider this carefully. Without the Empire's help, the Naga Faction absolutely cannot guarantee its own safety.
I know you may still cooperate with those mysterious adventurers.
However, I must remind you that these adventurers are not to be trusted.
Although some of them are very powerful, even matching you and me in strength, how can you be sure that these adventurers will honor commitments like our Order Faction does?
These adventurers have always been known for not keeping promises.
Moreover, they will accept any quest from any faction as long as it offers them sufficient benefits," said the Mystery Protector.
Clearly, his words were meant to caution the Naga Queen that people like John could not be trusted.
The Naga Queen understood this but felt that the Mystery Protector had no genuine intention to cooperate.
"I have noted your warning. As for whether or not I should cooperate with adventurers, that decision should be mine to make, not yours to command here!" the Naga Queen retorted.
The Mystery Protector gave the Naga Queen one last look and then chose to leave.
In his view, even without the Naga Queen's cooperation, his next moves would not fail.
After the Mystery Protector left, a look of worry appeared on the Naga Queen's face.
"I really wonder if our Naga Faction can ensure its safety in the future," the Naga Queen murmured to herself.
From behind her, a deep and hoarse voice spoke out, "Your Naga Faction can certainly ensure its own safety, as long as you cooperate with my plan.
This time, we have deceived not only the Dark Faction but also the Mystery camp.
If our cooperation is hugely successful, we could even plunge John and the Northern Myst Empire into a significant crisis.
In the end, among all the powers, only your Naga Faction could achieve ultimate success.
Only you can ensure your safety and gain even greater power."
Faced with these words from the deep, hoarse voice, the Naga Queen just silently nodded.
It was clear that she did not fully trust this voice.
The person cooperating with the Naga Queen was none other than Darklord, John's longtime enemy.
The Mystery power within the Naga Queen was also given to her by Darklord.
The secret alliance between the Naga Queen and Darklord was forged to ensure the safety of the Naga Faction and to use the upcoming chaos to enhance the power of the Naga Faction.
Although the Naga Queen was very wary of adventurers, she now had no other choice.
If she did not cooperate with Darklord, the Naga Faction would be directly devoured by the Mystery Saint.
The Mystery Saint had already driven many members of the Naga Faction to madness.
The Naga Queen certainly did not want her people to be completely corrupted by the Mystery power before facing any direct threats.
"I have a question that I've been wanting to ask you.
You once told me that John is not to be trusted. But John is an adventurer, and so are you.
Why should you be considered trustworthy?
Are you and John enemies of each other?
John has told me that he has found a way to restore the sanity of those Naga Faction members who have fallen into madness.
However, this method requires a significant amount of Ocean Gems.
Do you think I should hand these gems over to him?" the Naga Queen asked.
Faced with the Naga Queen's inquiry, Darklord did not immediately respond, seemingly pondering how to answer.
"If you believe him, then provide him the help he needs. I think his method might be successful. I had considered this method before as well, but I believe the Ocean Gems are too precious. Using them to restore the sanity of the Naga Faction members might be a loss that outweighs the gain," Darklord finally replied.
The Naga Queen did not disagree with Darklord's words.
She had to be responsible for the entire Naga Faction.
If she handed over all the Ocean Gems to John.
Even if John could restore the sanity of the Naga Faction members who had fallen into madness, the Naga Faction would suffer a significant shortage of Ocean Gems for a long time afterward.
Ocean Gems are crucial for the Naga Faction because all its members need to absorb the power of the ocean from these gems to enhance their strength.
After receiving the power of the ocean and the blessing of the Sea God, the members of the Naga Faction can increase their levels and continuously strengthen the spells they have learned.
After considering for a while, the Naga Queen slowly said, "I will provide John with a few Ocean Gems. If he truly can restore the sanity of our Naga Faction members, I will then consider other matters. Before that, I will focus on the plan we have already devised. I can complete the construction of the Naga Faction's perimeter defense before the agreed time.
After I have completed the construction of the perimeter defense for the Naga Faction, you must, according to our agreement, lure the Mystery Prophet here. Together, we can eliminate the Mystery Prophet."
Darklord nodded in agreement and then teleported back to the headquarters of the Darklord Guild in Iceburg Castle.
He did not want to encounter John, as he had faced a significant crisis the last time they met.
If not for the intervention of the Mystery power, he might have been reduced back to level zero by John.
"The situation is getting worse, and the tribe is facing very difficult times ahead. I must find as many allies as possible. Whether it's adventurers or other members of the Order Faction, as long as they are willing to help our Naga Faction, I am willing to cooperate with them," the Naga Queen reflected alone.
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