After listening to his son's account, He Yun frowned deeply and looked at his son with disappointment. "Foolish. Duke Palmer is organizing the Great Counterattack. Of course the He Family cannot stay out of it.
"Now is the time for both sides to get to know each other and work together. What status we will have in the future depends on how we perform now.
"If we remain outside the circle, sooner or later we'll be treated like a dish on the table."
He Yun did not believe that the Great Counterattack was Duke Palmer's affair alone.
After all, it was being carried out for people like those of the Dark Faction. It would be unreasonable to let Duke Palmer bear all the burden himself.
Or rather, this was a social gathering between the two sides led by Duke Palmer.
Amid the brutal competition of the Dark Empire, military strength was the primary measure of one's status.
What each family did next would determine its future position.
After He Yun analyzed it all in detail, He Wei finally understood the significance behind it.
In truth, given a little more time, he surely would have seen through it himself.
"If that's the case, our family is at a severe disadvantage." He Wei's expression was grim. They had lost too much fighting strength during their flight. If they were forced into battle in such haste, wouldn't they be in trouble?
"Wait and see. My guess might not be right either. We'll know if the Duke sends someone to inform us." He Yun remained calm. How could the Duke possibly be unaware of each family's circumstances?
That was why military strength was only the primary standard. The specific arrangements for each family would certainly differ.
After listening for some time, He Kai finally