Chapter 760: Hot Potato

Chapter 760: Hot Potato

Knights tended to be more impulsive, unlike the mages of Magus World, who preferred using their brains to solve problems.

The space-time rift before them was moderately sized, neither too large nor too small.

However, the inhabitants of Wild Gorilla World on the other side seemed aware of the threat and were attempting to close the rift.

The strength of the Magus World forces assembled here was undeniable.

With over fifty Rank Four or above powerhouses and legions of tens of millions strong already in Verdant Wilderness World, it seemed feasible to simply charge straight into Wild Gorilla World and confront the wild gorillas head-on.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Unfortunately, such a direct assault was impossible.

The Astral Realm was fair; even the weakest planes had their means of survival and protection.

At its maximum capacity, the space-time rift allowed only a single Rank Six powerhouse to pass through at a time.

However, if it were Rank Five creatures, two could pass through simultaneously, thanks to the Magus World’s advanced magic!

Previously, when Wild Gorilla World invaded this low-level plane, they could only send one Rank Four Gorilla God through at a time.

This limitation had prevented them from swiftly conquering the northern icefield and benefited the Magus World.

Since the rift could support only one Rank Six creature, the question remained—who among the four Rank Six powerhouses would go first?

Rank Six knight Siegel was eager for battle.

However, the remaining three Rank Six mages knew very well that sending a Rank Six knight into an unfamiliar medium-sized plane—especially one defended by at least two Rank Six Gorilla Gods and several Rank Four and Five Gorilla Gods—would no doubt be disastrous!

Rank Six creatures, while powerful, were not invincible, especially when facing numerous enemies under the effects of planar suppression.

While Siegel’s readiness to fight was commendable, the mages knew they needed to strategize for a better head start.

Disregarding Siegel’s eagerness, one of the Rank Six mages finally suggested, "I think we should try widening this space-time rift a bit more. If we can send two Rank Six powerhouses in simultaneously, we’ll stand a better chance of supporting our forces until the other legions from the Magus World go through, even with the Wild Gorillas well-prepared on the other side.”

The mage, a Geomancer clad in a yellow magic robe, appeared significantly younger than Ortega and Siegel. In fact, he was ten thousand years younger than Feylis.

The Pyro Secret Society included more than just Pyromancers and knights within its ranks, as diversity was important to even top-tier forces.

The prospect of dividing Wild Gorilla World among four Rank Six powerhouses from the Magus World already made the shares seem limited.

Not to mention, there was a second and third wave of Magus World powerhouses arriving soon to lead their legions.

And now Finn was suggesting to involve another Rank Six god from the Alliance?

Being pragmatic creatures, mages would naturally choose the most sensible approach.

However, even someone as rational as Feylis was not too keen on further sharing her portion of the spoils.

Such was the reality of the Astral Realm.

The suggestion by Finn to leverage the elemental emperor’s aid in the Wild Gorilla World War was not solely altruistic; he had his personal gains in sight as well.

Given his relationship with the elemental emperor, Finn would surely be able to secure an extra share of whatever spoils the emperor might obtain from the conflict.

Geo elemental creatures were known for their honest and straightforward nature, but they also have a reputation for being xenophobic and conservative.

It was quite remarkable how Finn managed to secure the goodwill of not just one, but two elemental emperors!

Amethyst World stood apart from typical allied members; it was a large and historically significant plane within the Magus Alliance, home to overlords.

While it could not be compared directly to Titan World, it held a status on par with Beastmen World or Elven World.

Thus, Magus World powerhouses like Feylis could not simply command the elemental creatures of Amethyst World as they might with beings from other allied planes.

The Amethyst World had made significant contributions to the history of the Magus Alliance, and one of its overlords was among the earliest elders within the alliance’s leadership.

Therefore, the powerful figures in the Magus World had to treat this allied plane with nearly equal respect.

They had numerous subordinate planes that looked up to them, and even the most venerable soul overmages and knight overlords in Magus World maintained personal ties with the Amethyst World’s overlords.

Finn’s proposal to enlist the elemental emperor’s aid was definitely a hot potato.

The decision to accept his plan involved weighing potential benefits against possible losses.

Siegel, an impulsive Rank Six knight, likely understood the complexities involved. However, he lacked the refinement and diplomatic tact displayed by Feylis and Ortega.