The words of the Cloud Giant were not just meant for Gaven, but also for her, letting her know that she was far less important in his mind than she had imagined. From the start, it wasn't her manipulation that succeeded, but rather that he was prepared, including understanding this conqueror.
She, Dilila, was merely a self-righteous tool in his hands.
The Dwarves Elf Priestess was a master of intrigue; upon seeing the Cloud Giant mobilize an air force within mere minutes, she had essentially understood.
"I see." Gaven nodded knowingly and said, "I underestimated you. So, does this mean we have no room for negotiation and must resort to force?"
He was making a final attempt, as the opponent's aerial force was far more terrifying than he had anticipated.
Though they numbered less than four hundred riders, the threat they posed to the Conqueror Army surpassed even the encirclement of the three Goblin Margins monster armies.
