Ch. 361Negotiation
Key Plot Points and Events
- The depth of the Night of the Witch increases significantly, leading to harsh weather conditions and dangerous flora and fauna.
- Shuang Yue, an Emperor Penguin, and an elderly elf-like man approach the Lizardmen to negotiate an alliance.
- Shuang Yue presents data showing the need for an alliance to keep up with the increasing depth and to secure Divine Remains for evolution.
- The King of the Lizardmen agrees to the alliance, and a covenant is made under the witness of their deities.
Character Developments
- Huai Shi, initially hostile, is forced to consider the alliance due to the King's decision.
- Shuang Yue demonstrates strategic thinking and persuasiveness in presenting the need for an alliance.
- The King of the Lizardmen shows decisive leadership in accepting the alliance.
Significant Themes
- Alliances and Trust: The alliance between the Lizardmen and the other Great Beasts is built on mutual need and trust, with the covenant serving as a symbol of this.
- Survival and Evolution: The increasing depth and harsh conditions force the Great Beasts to evolve and form alliances to survive.
- Urgency and Decisiveness: The urgency of the situation requires swift decisions, as seen in the King's immediate acceptance of the alliance.
Character Interactions
- Huai Shi and Shuang Yue: Huai Shi is initially skeptical of Shuang Yue's intentions, but Shuang Yue's persuasive arguments and the King's decision force Huai Shi to consider the alliance.
- The King and the Lizardmen: The King's decision to accept the alliance is respected and followed by the Lizardmen, showing their loyalty and trust in their leader.
- The Great Beasts: The alliance between the Lizardmen and the other Great Beasts is a result of mutual need and understanding, with each side recognizing the benefits of working together.