Covenant-Style Hongmen Banquet

"Ah, it seems the key to reducing casualties and instantly turning the situation around is still the Elite Commander within the Covenant..."

William sighed and turned his gaze to Saum, who stood opposite him, asking:

"General Saum, how are your people? Have they agreed to cooperate with us humans?"

"Of course." Wearing a translator in his left ear, Saum naturally understood William and assured him:

"According to your human military ranking system, I'm roughly equivalent to a major general. I'm also the highest-ranking among the surviving members of my people.

"So my words still carry some weight.

"Most importantly, after that sudden attack by the Gnolls, and after learning that the pilgrimage was an act of suicide, they came to hate the Covenant led by the Prophet Clan even more.

"Besides, when my people fought alongside your warriors... er... what was it? Arma-something, and eliminated those Gnolls together, they had already developed the mutual admiration and respect of comrades-in-arms.

"So the members of my people on this planet don't resist forming an alliance with you humans.

"As for those weak but numerous fellows—the Grunts, Gnolls, and Bingfeng—we don't need to consider what they think at all.

"As long as we can maintain the advantage, those cowards will continue following us."

"Very good." William nodded lightly, then looked at Serena and said:

"Notify Harvest City to prepare enough Confidentiality Agreements. Have General Saum's people, along with the Grunts, Gnolls, and Bingfeng who choose to follow the Elite Commander, sign them.

"It doesn't matter if they can't write. Just have them dip their hands or claws in ink and press them onto the Confidentiality Agreements."

"Yes, Boss." Serena nodded.

"By the way, Luo..." Hearing the words "Confidentiality Agreement," Saum looked puzzled and asked William:

"What is this Confidentiality Agreement? What use is