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"Huh? All of us? But I don't feel like I'm included in that 'all'?" Belladuca snorted, her tone edged with mockery. Yet Rowan, watching everything through Humins's perspective, understood what Ambrose meant.

By "all," he was not referring solely to Belladuca and Humins, but to the factions behind them.

The Epoch Clan's three major factions had actually reached a unified decision with astonishing efficiency. Taken together, that was even more fantastical than agreeing to the Zerg's terms.

"Why exactly did the clan make this decision? Why weren't we informed?" Ignoring Belladuca, who was clearly throwing a tantrum nearby, Humins asked in a calm voice.

"The clan suspects there may be Zerg spies within the negotiation team. Therefore, the specific reason was told only to me, and I was instructed not to spread it." Ambrose nodded, quite appreciative of Humins's composure—especially with such a stark contrast standing beside him.

"Heh, so you mean the two of us are the spies?" Belladuca's anger flared again at those words.

"I never said that. To be honest, I don't really understand why the clan is doing this either. Other than why we agreed to the Zerg's demands, I don't know much more than you do."

"Then why did we agree to the Zerg's demands?"

"That can't be said?"

"Although the Star Sea Alliance is indeed ruled by the Epoch Clan, we still have to maintain appearances. That explanation won't be enough to brush off the alliance members," Belladuca said coldly.

"That is why I need both of your help—especially yours, Belladuca. You have good relations with several Inner-Ring Civilizations, so you need to communicate with them more. As for Humins, you have spent the longest time on the front lines and are on good terms with several races defeated in this war. I'll have