Once Vexis had exited the palace, Orion spent a few more monts reflecting on the previous battle before focusing his thoughts on the Survivor's Platform to exchange information with his allies in the Champions Alliance.
Leonidas: "Deputy Commander, I feel the main nest is producing more and more. Are you taking it easy on them over there?"
Edward: "Taking it easy? Velora, that damn bitch, was promoted to demigod long before I was. Be glad I've managed to intercept the situation as much as I have."
Alexander: "I wonder if I can assassinate a demigod!"
Edward: "How about assassinating the sli molds brood mother hiding in the main nest first? I'd hate to see you throw your life away!"
Arthas: "The fungal creatures are much more active lately. Did they get reinforcents?"
Edward: "Yes. While I was making the teleportation scroll, Velora pulled a few tricks."
Leonidas: "Honorable Deputy Commander, when will this ordeal finally be over?"
Arthas: "I think it's fine the way it is."
Alexander: "I agree—it's challenging!"
…
Orion browsed the recent chat among the Alliance mbers, gleaning many useful details.
First, Orion confird that Deputy Commander Edward was indeed a demigod, currently locked in battle with a female demigod called Velora.
Second, based on all indications, that Velora was likely the figure behind the fungal creatures. It was even possible that Velora herself had ascended to demigod status through these fungal beings.
Third, Arch Lord Alexander had not yet successfully assassinated a single sli molds brood mother. This suggested that the defenses around the sli molds Nest must be airtight.
Lastly, it appeared that the areas where Arthas, Leonidas, and Alexander were stationed all faced severe fighting. The cause might not be a shortage of troops but an intensified onslaught from the sli molds mutants.
Hulk: "Those living-flesh undead in the sli molds mutants are hard to deal with. Apart from digging out their life essence, there's not much else we can do."
After reading the chat, Hulk shared his own recent experiences.
Leonidas: "Hahaha…bro, those living-flesh undead are the result of Arthas underestimating the enemy. The sli molds took over a bunch of skeleton warriors and mutated them."
Leonidas: "You probably haven't seen the sli mold dragons. Those are what happen when sli molds occupy bone dragons—creatures terrifying in the sky alike."
Arthas: "Says the man who's not arrogant himself, hmm?"
Arthas: "And whose fault was it for willingly sacrificing beasts and creating Rotten Flowers, Vine Splitters, and Undead Tyrants?"
Arthas: "Leonidas, the more I look at you, the more you seem like an undercover agent for the enemy!"
Orion suddenly felt he shouldn't say anything, as Arthas and Leonidas were once again mocking each other.
Yet just as Orion was about to speak, Deputy Commander Edward intervened.
Edward: "Hulk, Kraken, whenever you two get the chance, travel to the central region and et the will projection of our commander stationed there."
The mont Deputy Commander Edward said this, Arthas and Leonidas imdiately fell silent, as though they knew precisely what Orion and Kraken would soon face.
Edward: "Hulk, Kraken, I have a retired piece of legendary gear here—a very valuable item."
Edward: "Whoever among you reaches arch lord level first—I'll give it to you!"
No doubt, this was a gift from the Deputy Commander, presented to the strongest up-and-coming allies on the team.
Legendary equipnt is ranked above Alpha-level gear, typically accessible only to beings at arch lord or beyond. Orion had never even laid eyes on such a rare item.
Seated on the throne in Cryptopolis, Orion's breathing grew a little uneven.
anwhile, in so deep corner of the sea, bubbles were rising to the surface in profusion.
Just as Orion and Kraken were daydreaming about owning a piece of legendary equipnt, Deputy Commander Edward brought them back to reality.
"Of course, if we recruit new mbers into our Champions Alliance who reach arch lord level before either of you does, the gear will be theirs instead."
While Deputy Commander Edward explained these benefits, Leonidas and Arthas shared a private conversation:
Leonidas: "A big gesture—unbelievable generosity!"
Leonidas: "When you and I first joined, the Deputy Commander only gave out one Alpha-level item."
His ssage clearly dripped with envy. Arthas, however, thought it entirely reasonable.
Arthas: "Tis have changed. Deputy Commander is now a demigod. You think he'd bring out so Alpha-level trinket just to make a fool of himself?"
Arthas: "He's using the legendary gear to motivate Hulk and Kraken."
Arthas: "The fact that both of them ca to Valkorath Realm is proof they see us as genuine partners."
Arthas: "They both showed real potential. Besides, Kraken's not as bad as you say."
Leonidas let out a smug chuckle.
Leonidas: "Absolutely. Kraken was my recomndation. I've got a keen eye."
Arthas responded bluntly: "Bullshit!"
He knew Leonidas's personality all too well. For the longest ti, Leonidas had practically overlooked Kraken. It wasn't until Orion showed up that Leonidas decided he couldn't let Arthas outshine him—only then did he start guiding Kraken and taking him around.
Edward: "Arthas, Leonidas, Alexander, keep a sharp eye out. The sli molds main nest is definitely going to erupt soon."
Alexander: "If that brood mother dares show itself, I'll try to assassinate it again!"
Leonidas: "Understood, Deputy Commander!"
Arthas: "Got it!"
In the public channel, after explaining the prizes to Orion and Kraken, Deputy Commander Edward reminded everyone else to stay alert.
Orion reread Edward's statents one more ti, then exited the public channel of the Champions Alliance.
"A piece of legendary equipnt—what a display of generosity!"
Orion was well aware that higher-level foes appeared the stronger one beca, and that acquiring items of matching rank would grow more difficult. Only because Deputy Commander Edward had reached demigod status could he afford to bestow such a treasure.
At Orion's present level, he couldn't even begin to hand out Alpha-level gear to his own subordinates. He needed all such resources himself. Hero-level and Elite-level weapons were another matter—those he could give away freely.
"I'm determined to reach arch lord level soon!"
While Orion was lost in thought, Arthas ssaged him.
"Get ready. During the next sli molds surge, I intend for you and your armies to hold back the sli molds mutants to the imdiate north of Cryptopolis."
"My troops are sending a large amount of life essence over to Cryptopolis—you'd better see that brood mother of yours makes good use of it."
The news energized Orion.
"You'll need to hold the line for at least three days against the sli molds tide. That way, I can rotate in other undead forces to relieve you."
Taking a deep breath, Orion understood it was ti for him to step up. After all, he had not co to Valkorath Realm for a vacation.
"Don't worry. I'll hold the front!"
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