Chapter 374 Friend or Foe?

Chapter 374 Friend or Foe?

Daelia looked at Erich with an expression of horror on her otherwise pretty face as she misunderstood the man's question. But just before she could manage to get her body to follow its order, and revile in disgust. Erich scoffed before ordering his men to continue with their arrest of the Dark Elf Shadow Queen.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Arrest this woman!"

The soldiers immediately snapped out of their daze, foolishly believing that Erich's attempts to mess with Daelia were actually a serious negotiation, and instead immediately continued with their apprehension of the woman, who as far as they knew was a member of their own species.

Daelia continued to scream at Erich and his soldiers, but was ultimately dragged out of sight, leaving Erich alone with Tia, who was calculating some things on her end. With a heavy sigh, Tia voiced her confusion.

"It would appear that there is something embedded in the woman's subconscious that began to counter effect the truth serum once you asked about the Elven Empire... It is an ancient piece of technology that is well beyond my means to bypass. But with enough examination, I might be able to learn a thing or two... Sorry Master, but you must give me some time."

Erich nodded his head in agreement with Tia's assessment before expressing his thoughts on the matter.

"Take as much time as you need. As far as the Svartalfheim Federation knows, Daelia is currently engaging in a deep infiltration and isn't expected to report back to them anytime soon. As for Lunaria, I won't be telling her about her sister unless it is absolutely necessary. I know as well as anyone just how cruel that woman can be when she gets her hands on someone she despises.

And it is clear to me that there is no love lost between these two sisters. In the mean time, I have a war to look after, so I will trust Daelia with your capable hands. Oh, and Tia... Make sure your experiments don't break the woman.... Alright?"

Tia looked at her master with an innocent expression on her face, before denying that she would ever go too far with an interrogation of a prisoner.

Erich, of course, was quick to accept this request for entry. In his past life, he had waged a shadow war against the sages, one which he ultimately emerged victorious in. But in this life, Erich did not wish to repeat such a pointless conflict, and instead, wanted to establish ties with the Sages in an attempt to learn more about his powers, which they seemed to share in some form or another.

And thus, the Sages' representative was surprised when he was given a proper welcoming by Erich, who sat on his "throne" and welcomed the man into his home.

"I have been waiting for you... So tell me, have you and your kind finally decided upon how they wish to deal with me? Will it be war? Or peace?"

The Sage was surprised that Erich had been aware of his intentions, as well as those of his comrades. And was quick to express his disbelief.

"How? How did you know?"

Erich scoffed at this remark, before speaking to the man as if he and his kind were fools, men who had only seen a glimpse of the real power that they possessed. And he was quick to comment on this.

"You sages all believe that you know everything, and that it is the will of fate that we all walk in accordance with.... But our powers are so much more than simply gaining a slight glimpse into the future. My powers have advanced smoothly....

But I do not yet know the extent to which they can achieve. It was my hopes that your ancient order might be able to enlighten me, despite your apparent unwillingness to do more than just simply observe what the future has in store for us...

So I will ask again... Have you come to me as a friend.... Or foe?"