Chapter 1019: Unearthing The Conspiracy

Chapter 1019: Unearthing The Conspiracy



"Who are you?" Greroth asked, his voice filled with caution. Having already witnessed Paradise's power, he was reluctant to jump to conclusions.

"I am the Supreme Leader of Paradise," Orion responded.

Bang!

Greroth felt a wave of memories crash over him, his expression shifting to fear and trepidation. Even without the terrifying echoes of lightning and thunder, he recognized the voice with startling clarity. This was the figure behind the complete subjugation of all three Runaway Cities.

The Supreme Leader of Paradise!

"Since you're awake and ready to talk, it means you're capable of keeping your end of the bargain by answering each of my questions," Orion stated.

Greroth grimaced at Orion's words. He had made such a bold declaration because he was confident of emerging victorious. However, after his defeat, he hesitated to share some of his most vital information.

Witnessing Greroth's reluctance, Seth narrowed his eyes. "If you intend to return on your word, we have other ways of extracting the information. We can start by ripping your lies out from your tongue one by one or dismantling your mind piece by piece," he said, his tone cold and threatening.

"Due to the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City's plot, it was impossible for the Journeying Jaguar Runaway City to act without doing so directly. They approached the Sleeping Fox Runaway City, proposing an even greater deal than the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City offered."

"I don't know what happened after that. Still, the only information I possess is that they pulled out from their deal with the Sleeping Fox Runaway City and decided to approach us for a deal to secure the Divine Artefact and Patriarch Rylan. The fate of the Four-eared Lone Rabbit Runaway City was sealed when the information about the Divine Artefact became known," Greroth explained.

Orion nodded, filling in the gaps with the information he had received earlier. Everything Greroth explained matched perfectly with what he already knew.

It was clear that Greroth was truthful and provided all his information about the situation.

"Is there anything else?" Orion asked.

Greroth hesitated before continuing, "The Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City is so determined to retrieve the Divine artefact because they're in a dire situation. The Wandering Wolf Borough is one of the few Runaway Cities with access to a Vylkr alloy mine, which has enabled them to forge numerous trade relations and solidify their position as a Grade Two Runaway City."

"However, this has also attracted a lot of enemies and schemers who want to seize the Vylkr alloy mine for themselves. Initially, this wasn't a major issue for a Grade Two City like theirs. But they've struggled to meet their quotas over time, indicating that the mine is depleting. They managed to keep this secret for years, but as their failures accumulated, their trade agreements and relationships began to crumble."

"This prompted their enemies to realize the truth and execute their schemes against them," he explained. "Fortunately, the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City still has connections with the Wandering Coalition."

"Wandering Coalition?" Orion asked curiously.

"The Wandering Coalition is an alliance formed by the highest-ranking Grade Two Runaway Cities," Greroth explained. "This alliance guarantees stronger and more favourable trade contracts and protection against rival Runaway Cities. Each member city supports the others in times of need. While Grade One Runaway Cities can also form alliances, their benefits aren't as deep or extensive as those of a Grade Two alliance.