Rules really mattered.
Simon kept his promise. He did not take the opportunity to encroach on the Dark Faction's interests, showing Duke Palmer's trustworthy side.
For Li Yifei and the others, this was their final test.
Some of them possessed strength and resources, making them qualified to choose their sovereign.
Since they had chosen to submit to the Angel Civilization, they naturally had to choose a good master.
Clearly, Duke Palmer was more than qualified.
He possessed enough strength to subdue all sides, was willing to share power with them, and most importantly, kept his promises instead of making shortsighted decisions for temporary gains.
Though it might all have been an act, when had anything in this world ever been absolute?
If he could not even be bothered to put on an act, they might have turned around and left.
Since he was willing to act, everyone understood without saying it aloud, and that made it real.
Li Yifei gathered everyone and said quietly, "You have all seen it. Duke Palmer has kept his promise. Now it is our turn."
"We already agreed on this. Since we are changing allegiances, we should do it decisively," someone echoed. Those sent here possessed not only power, but also discernment.
Those hesitant people who tried to play both sides had long since been weeded out internally.
The others also voiced their agreement. Li Yifei nodded in satisfaction. This time, the Li Family was one of the leaders. They had voluntarily given up quite a few benefits, so naturally, they wanted a good outcome.
"Then it is settled. My family has decided that after today, we will drive out the Federation Government's troops, carve out our own territory, and sever all ties," Li Yifei announced.
Everyone had discussed this already. They merely needed to