That way, the world would finally be driven to its absolute peak, forged in the fires of conflict until it was more than ready to tackle any external threat. At the same time, any lingering internal dissent would be thoroughly burned away, leaving a unified world where everyone ultimately flew a flag under a singular, unbreakable hierarchy.
This revelation completely rewrote the board for Zephyr and the other godling leaders. They had initially hoped to sit back, watch the chaos from afar, and steer clear of mortal squabbles and then make an appearance after a winner has been decided. But now, remaining neutral was a luxury they could no longer afford.
If a continental war was inevitable, it was entirely in their best interest to ensure that the ultimate victor on their side was someone deeply indebted to them, someone who would owe them a monumental favor when the dust settled.
