Chapter 586 Chapter559-A Well-Considered Stratagem
Shatras's solo return to the Naga tribe ahead of the others was at John's request.
John was well aware that the series of events that had transpired had caused some friction between himself and the Naga Queen.
It was crucial for him to first ensure that the Naga Queen did not harbor significant hostility towards him.
If the Naga Queen held substantial animosity against John, he would need to consider alternative strategies.
John already had some plans in mind for how to target the Dark Realm next.
During his battles with the two Devils from the Dark Faction, he felt the imperative need to strike back against the Dark Faction.
After defeating the two Devils, John spent the duration of his fight with Darklord contemplating how he could most effectively weaken the Dark Faction.
Upon concluding all his battles, John finally devised an excellent course of action.
If the Dark Faction could use the teleportation point in Storm City to transport demons into the city, then John could certainly do the reverse.
If he could use the teleportation point in Storm City to transport himself into the Dark Realm, he would have the opportunity to deliver significant blows directly to the Devils within the Dark Realm.
Although the Devils of the Dark Faction can recover to their optimal state after being severely injured by drawing on the power of the Dark Realm, such recovery becomes significantly more challenging if they are grievously wounded within the Dark Realm itself.
Therefore, once the immediate crisis in Storm City was temporarily alleviated, John promptly proposed his plan to Duke Arsena, who was naturally inclined to agree.
Duke Arsena was keen on eradicating the threats facing Storm City once and for all.
"Of course, I will support your actions. If you need me to join you, I will cooperate. After all, venturing into the Dark Realm will undoubtedly involve substantial risks. Besides myself, other powerful individuals from the Northern Myst Empire will also join you in this endeavor. At the very least, General Natasha will certainly agree," said Duke Arsena, looking towards Natasha as he spoke.
With a smile, Natasha nodded in agreement.
As the General of the Northern Myst Empire tasked with ensuring Storm City's safety, her quest was clear.
Accompanying John to the Dark Realm and inflicting significant damage would not only fulfill her duties but also potentially elevate her status within the Northern Myst Empire due to the merits of her achievements.
Having secured Duke Arsena's agreement, John turned his gaze towards the Mystery Protector.
He didn't expect the Protector to offer any assistance; he merely hoped the Protector wouldn't interfere with his plans.
Upon noticing John's gaze, the Mystery Protector nodded and said, "If you want my assistance, I will certainly provide it. However, as I've mentioned before, my current condition isn't great. Even if I were to join you, I might not be much help in resolving any difficulties."
After hearing the Mystery Protector's response, John shared his thoughts: "I don't need your assistance; I just need to ensure that you won't interfere with my actions in the upcoming mission. Since you're not in great condition, continue to rest in the Great Library. Once you've recovered, we can discuss how you might be able to help."
With the intentions of the powerful individuals from the Northern Myst Empire within Storm City confirmed, John planned to head directly to the Naga tribe. He bid farewell to Duke Arsena.
After John's departure, Duke Arsena, Natasha, and the Mystery Protector discussed the recent events.
Duke Arsena and Natasha decided to further strengthen Storm City's defenses.
The Mystery Protector, having no choice, returned to the Great Library, continuing to pretend to be in a weakened state.
As John made his way to the Naga tribe, Adam and Blue Sea dealt with some less critical matters within Storm City.
Having previously convinced many top players to help defend the city, they now needed to fulfill their promises.
Duke Arsena had already provided these elite players with rare equipment as rewards. Adam and Blue Sea's task was to distribute gold coins to these players.
However, they didn't need to use their own gold, as John had already committed to covering the reward gold coins for the other top players.
John possessed an immense amount of gold coins.
The rewards from his previous quests had made him the wealthiest player in the game of god-slaying.
Having such an abundance of gold coins didn't offer John any significant advantage.
Distributing these gold coins as rewards to other top players could improve their relationship with John.
This would make it more likely for these elite players to offer their assistance when John faced danger in the future.
Despite being the strongest player, John always felt that relying solely on his own power wouldn't lead to substantial success.
He needed the support of other players to smoothly complete the upcoming series of quests and inflict significant damage on the Dark Faction and Mystery faction as soon as possible.
After all, John was among the few players who knew the true nature of the god-slaying game and understood that he didn't have much time.
If he didn't act quickly enough, the real world could also be affected.
By the time John arrived at the Naga tribe, everyone there was already aware of his presence.
He was promptly taken to the Naga Queen's palace.
When John and the Naga Queen met again, both appeared somewhat uneasy.
After all, they both felt they hadn't fulfilled their promises during the previous crisis in Storm City.
Having an abundance of gold coins didn't hold significant personal benefits for John.
Allocating these coins as rewards to other top players could foster better relations between them and John.
This way, when John faced danger in the future, these elite players would likely be willing to offer their support.
Despite being the strongest player, John always felt that relying solely on his power wouldn't lead to significant success.
He needed the assistance of other players to smoothly complete the upcoming series of quests and to strike a severe blow to the Dark Faction and Mystery faction as quickly as possible.
As one of the few players aware of the true nature of the game "Godslayer," John understood that he didn't have much time.
If he didn't act swiftly, the real world could be impacted.
Upon John's arrival at the Naga tribe, everyone was already informed of his presence.
He was quickly escorted to the Naga Queen's palace.
The reunion between John and the Naga Queen was somewhat awkward, as both felt they hadn't fulfilled their promises during the crisis in Storm City.
The Naga Queen hadn't provided any assistance to John and Directly support the authors on WebNovel!
Storm City, and John hadn't ensured the safety of the Naga tribe.
After a moment of silence, John was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, I'm here to seek your assistance. You're well aware that we've successfully resolved the crisis in Storm City. However, we can't just be on the defensive; we must also counterattack. I plan to lead a group of top fighters directly into the Dark Realm. A significant strike against the Dark Faction's high-ranking demons in the Dark Realm could incapacitate them for a long time, posing no threat to us. This would be beneficial for our Order Faction."
The Naga Queen listened patiently to John's words and, after he finished, nodded and asked, "I understand that weakening the Dark Faction would be greatly beneficial for all of us. But what exactly is your plan? You haven't detailed your strategy to me. Without a clear understanding of the feasibility of your plan, how can I make a final decision?"
John didn't beat around the bush and laid out his plan directly.
His strategy wasn't overly complicated because, in his view, the Order Faction currently had the upper hand in terms of strength.
"The Mystery Protector and the Ocean Sage are currently severely injured and will need some time to recover fully. Once they're back in their prime, our Order Faction's top fighters will outnumber those of the Dark Faction.
Then, we can launch a direct assault on the Dark Realm. I also plan to harness the power of the Sea God through the Book of the Astral Realm once again. This might allow us to use the Order Faction's teleportation point to directly access the Dark Realm.
Our goal isn't to completely destroy the Dark Faction; I'm well aware that's an impossible task. I merely hope to eliminate one or two of the Dark Faction's Devils. Achieving this would mean we only have to contend with the threat from the Mystery faction afterward. I believe this plan should be acceptable to you, right?"
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