"That is precisely why we chose to cooperate with Lighthouse rather than any other nation."
Elder Nereus spoke softly.
"Xuanjia is a civilization that pursues profit to the extreme, worships elitism, and disregards the welfare of its people. Its foundations are destined to be unstable and short-lived."
"Conversely, if a nation values the interests and safety of its people, even placing their importance above that of the entire civilization, then even in the face of a catastrophic disaster, that civilization can unite and resist the coming crisis together."
"Lighthouse and Huaxia represent the former and the latter, respectively."
He paused, his gaze profound, before continuing:
"Although we have decided to join hands with humanity, that does not mean we will coexist peacefully in the future. In truth, both humans and we Atlantis harbor an impulse deep within to utterly destroy the other."
"This is a complex game. Every side is planning for its own survival and prosperity, so amid this turmoil, choosing whom to walk alongside becomes especially important."
"Atlantis has yet to return to its peak. From our war with Huaxia, we have also confirmed the current strength and potential of humanity. They are an opponent Atlantis cannot possibly take too seriously."
"That is why we must better understand this era—understand Human Civilization's current level of technology, understand how many First Sequences they possess, understand their weaknesses."
"Fortunately, humanity is not a monolith. It is divided into different nations, which also means they are not united."
"Right now, they have a common enemy, so they can temporarily put aside their past grievances. But what happens when that enemy disappears?"
Elder Nereus's gaze was deep, as though it had pierced through the Mist of time and foreseen the conflicts to come. Slowly, he turned his eyes toward Xuanjia and asked: