"It's true, but that's exactly what I want," Rocky seriously said.
Marcia and the other two immediately looked at each other. Apparently, they didn't understand what Rocky meant.
"Basil, are you saying that you want to create a false impression?" Isis suspiciously asked.
"Yes, you're correct. We just want to create a false impression that would make Alyssa think that we are in a disadvantageous situation," Rocky said as he nodded in approval of his idea.
"But what good will that do to us?" Bryant immediately asked.
"Once the Magic Phoenix Empire, Timber Deity Empire and Holy Dragon Empire unite, their defense's range will be wider. The human army led by Alyssa will be fully devoted to it, and even that won't be enough. So, the spiritual race army wi
n, and can't be carried out. So, we intend to change our strategy. And this time, we need the full cooperation of your empire." Rocky prepared them for what he was about to suggest. After all, his proposal would probably make it difficult for the queen and Felicia to sit still, so he wanted them to be mentally prepared.
"If the United Army needs help, we're certainly obliged to do so. But Prince Crimson, you should also understand that our empire is on the verge of collapse. I'm afraid that we are not strong enough to do what you hope us to do," the queen said euphemistically. It meant that if it were just a small favor, the Magic Phoenix Empire would certainly help. But if it was a big favor, they were powerless to render assistance even if they wanted to.