I Am the Swarm
Chapter 688

Agreement

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"Actually, there's a once-in-a-millennium opportunity right now that could force the Zerg to get involved."

"What do you mean?"

"That's right. If the Epoch Clan's plan succeeds, they'll definitely become mortal enemies with the Zerg. We were somewhat constrained before, but now we can go all out."

"That makes sense. Let the Epoch Clan complete the first half of their plan first, then we'll make our move and see whether we can seize the treasure. If we can't, we'll treat it as doing the Zerg a favor—but we absolutely cannot let the Epoch Clan obtain it."

"Exactly. If we really get that thing, we'll return it to the Zerg if it isn't worth much in practical terms. But if it truly possesses some miraculous abilities, we'll keep it. Between revenge and fighting over a treasure, I believe the Zerg will choose revenge. And with the Zerg tying them down, the Epoch Clan likely won't have the energy to worry about us."

"Hmph. But have you considered this? What if, in the Zerg's eyes, the treasure matters far more than their Queen? Then they'll turn their attention toward us. And if the Epoch Clan kicks us while we're down, our end probably won't be pretty."

"Then we'll throw out the treasure and let them fight over it! In any case, we'll definitely choose the right moment to intervene in the Epoch Clan's plan this time."

"But all of this depends on the Zerg Queen showing herself. If she doesn't, we'll need another plan."

"Then force the Epoch Clan to enter the fray themselves. And at that point, we can secretly contact the Zerg, explain the stakes to them, form a covert alliance—even concede the leading position to them."

"That'll work. The Star Gate at the front line has basically been completed

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