City of Brotherly Love

Thinking of the Hongmen Banquet...

William had to admit that the Elites' brains really were not very sharp. Otherwise, how could the Prophet Clan have deceived them for several, or even more than a dozen, centuries?

"Trap? Why do you say this is a trap?"

After hearing Serena's words, Saum asked in confusion.

"Er..." Serena seemed unsure how to explain. After pausing for a moment, she said to the Elite general:

"The three Prophets sent the Kilhani Tribe to the various fleets and forces to serve as commanders, while recalling you Sangheili to the 'City of Brotherly Love.' According to our Artificial Intelligence calculations...

"There is a seventy percent chance that the Prophets want to use this opportunity to eliminate the highly prestigious and powerful Sangheili commanders and councilors all at once.

"Then they can find excuses such as your Sangheili having openly betrayed the Covenant and committed acts of blasphemy against the gods, allowing the Kilhani Tribe to take over command of the fleets and forces with justification.

"That would resolve the division problem to the greatest extent possible while also consolidating the Kilhani Tribe's loyalty.

"Even if the thirty percent of Sangheili commanders and councilors who did not respond to the recall order escaped disaster, they would no longer be able to substantially affect the overall war situation."

"Graah!!" After hearing Serena's explanation, Saum let out an enraged roar and said:

"It seems those old bastards really don't want our Sangheili to leave the Covenant safely! Damn it!!"

As he spoke, Saum turned his gaze toward William again, his tone carrying a hint of pleading.

"Luo, I can't just stand by and watch my people get slaughtered by those old bastards!

"So I hope that after my people and those weaker species sign whatever Confidentiality Agreement they have,