(Planet Ixtal, Temporary Skyshard Mansion, Leo's POV)
After concluding his meeting with Moltherak, Leo returned to Ixtal without delay and immediately summoned Chaosbringer to brief him on the shifting political landscape that now surrounded the Cult.
"My Lord," Chaosbringer said as he entered the room and bowed deeply, as Leo wasted no time laying the situation out before him.
"I met him," Leo began, leaning back in his chair as Chaosbringer straightened attentively.
"And?"
"He is not hostile. He will not interfere in Cult territories, and he even agreed to trade," Leo replied after a brief pause. "However, if we are attacked, he will only move to protect us if it suits him, and if not, he may simply avenge us afterward."
Chaosbringer absorbed the information without interruption, his expression controlled and thoughtful.
"He made it clear," Leo continued evenly, "that he is an ally in alignment, not in obligation.
