After frowning in thought for a while, Kael agreed.
"Whether to open the Astral Portal is a matter of great importance, not something I can decide on my own. I hope you understand. I need to consult His Majesty the Pope."
"But given our previous cooperation, His Majesty should agree."
After all, helping the Elves was also helping the Holy Human Race itself.
Both races were eager to buy weapons. Opening a portal for the people of Great Xia to transport weapons and equipment served everyone's interests.
Seeing that both sides had reached an agreement, Long Zhan, who had remained silent, finally spoke.
"Now that Emerald Leaf City has returned to the Elves' embrace, our Expeditionary Force has completed its mission."
His voice was steady and strong.
"I've decided that the army will rest here tonight and set out for the Firefly Leaf Town base at dawn tomorrow."
The decision was perfectly reasonable, and neither Kael nor Elder Muyu objected.
With matters settled, the two stayed no longer. Each took their leave, weighed down by their own concerns.
Only the Great Xia trio remained in the tent.
The atmosphere immediately relaxed.
"Whew..." Lin Mo let out a long breath and leaned back in his chair.
"Finally settled."
"General Long, Big Brother Zhao, there's nothing else for me to do now, right?"
He rubbed his temples, looking utterly done with life.
"That magic Kael teaches is downright devilish. One more night studying with him, and I reckon I'll die young."
Zhao Gang laughed at his exhausted appearance.
"Thanks for all your hard work. You really should get some proper rest. You can head back to Blue Star and report on things here while you're at it."
Long Zhan nodded and added:
"You'll have plenty to keep you busy once you're back."