"Great Lord of Wuzhuo, please help our Corellon Star Region!"
Inside a grand hall brimming with technological sophistication, Kanalido, a Level-6 Corellon Creature, respectfully bowed low before a gray-white vortex of energy.
Connected to the other end of the vortex was the Dominator of Wuzhuo World, not too far from the Corellon Star Region.
The distance between Wuzhuo World and the Corellon Star Region was equivalent to the distance between the Corellon Star Region and the Wizard Civilization's frontline battlefield.
Thus, from a certain perspective, Wuzhuo World was quite close to the Wizard Civilization.
This was likewise a Dominator who had always upheld neutrality.
Faced with the Corellon Star Region's plea for help, perhaps this Dominator still adhered to its principles, or perhaps it feared the majesty of the Wizard Civilization.
After a long silence, it chose to refuse.
Naturally, it would not admit that it feared getting burned by the fire.
Just as the Corellon Star Region had once refused pleas for aid from other surrounding starfields, and had rejected the Galente Federation's overtures.
Lord of Wuzhuo stated, "I'm sorry. In accordance with the neutral principles Wuzhuo World has always upheld, I cannot provide you with any assistance."
"Then may I ask, how is our Corellon Star Region supposed to survive this crisis?" the Level-6 Creature could not help asking again.
Faced with the Level-6 Creature's question, Lord of Wuzhuo fell silent once more.
Before long, the communication ended.
This precious chance to communicate with a Dominator had been used up just like that.
A murky yellow crystal emitted a dim glow at the center of the hall.
Once upon a time, this crystal had represented the deep friendship established between the Corellon Star Region and Lord of Wuzhuo.
But before a true crisis, so-called "friendship" proved to be