Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2855: 1564: The Lord's Plans and Arrangements

“Oh? What do you mean by that?”

Amid the enormous ancient passage surging with blazing fires, Leo Ray directed an intrigued glance toward Lila at his side.

“Frankly speaking, Your Majesty, the Dark Half-Elves stand as the sole second-tier power untouched by the Throne Corridor's suppression, without any alliance to it. Though viewed as part of the Throne Corridor, their position differs completely from ours.”

Lila gave a nod to Leo Ray as she elaborated, “Hence, they won’t likely plunge into this turmoil, opting to remain neutral at worst.”

“So, the Dark Half-Elves serve neither as puppets of the Throne Corridor nor have they fallen under its control?”

Leo Ray’s interest deepened, prompting him to inquire, “What’s the cause of this?”

“Your Majesty, the Dark Half-Elves, true to their name, blend human blood with that of Dark Elves, much like the Light Half-Elves and Forest Half-Elves.”

Well-versed in their neighboring faction, Lila detailed, “Yet, in contrast to the Light Half-Elves who rely heavily on the Light Elves, the Dark Half-Elves—despite appearing as a second-tier power—maintain tight ties with the Dark Elves. Backed by such might, the Throne Corridor hesitates to act against them.”

“Moreover, while the Dark Elf Kingdom has waned over the last thousand years and gets mocked as a second-tier force by other top first-class powers, it still outmatches the Throne Corridor in strength.”

Listening to this, Leo Ray rubbed his chin lightly, nodding in contemplation.

He had prior knowledge of the Dark Half-Elf Kingdom but scant details.

Viewed this way, the Dark Half-Elves truly emerge as a distinctive force among second-tier powers.

The Light Half-Elves he once dealt with also rank as second-tier, yet their lands lie close to the Light Elves, outside the Throne Corridor’s domain, so they can’t reach into it.

“On that note, even with their elevated standing among second-tier powers, the Dark Half-Elves harbor no affection for the Throne Corridor. We ought to probe their position first, since their backing would outweigh that of typical second-tier forces.”

With that thought, Leo Ray questioned, “During past gatherings, did the Throne Corridor ever summon the Dark Half-Elves?”

“From what I recall, Your Majesty, the Dark Half-Elves show up each time. But it’s not their Queen—it’s the Dark Half-Elf Prince, clearly not meeting the Broken Wing King’s expectation for a tribal leader’s attendance.”

Lila thought briefly before replying, “The Broken Wing King never complains, showing his wariness toward the Dark Half-Elves.”

“Upon closer reflection, we’ve never glimpsed the Dark Half-Elf Queen’s face, despite their lands bordering ours.”

Hollis wrinkled his forehead in thought, musing, “I have to say, much like their Dark Elf patrons, the Dark Half-Elves form a profoundly enigmatic power.”

After Hollis’s words, Bruce and Rax nodded along.

Notably, Dark Elf powerhouses are infamous across the Ten Thousand Clans for their elusive and vexing nature, famed for assassins and shadows—traits shared by the Dark Half-Elves, whose cities thrive in subterranean tunnels.

Differing from Dwarves who burrow underground yet crave lively crowds, both Dark Elves and Dark Half-Elves prefer isolation, seldom engaging outsiders.

“A truly enigmatic power, eh? We must reach out to them first then.”

Leo Ray flicked his fingers softly, signaling his decision.

“Your Majesty, what are you getting at?”

Confusion flickered across Lila’s pale features, as Hollis threw over a baffled look.

“It’s straightforward. Though the Dark Half-Elves enjoy superior status, they probably resent the Broken Wing Clan’s claim as overlord of second-tier powers. After all, if the Broken Wing King gains excessive might, he’ll eventually target the Dark Half-Elves. That king is an overbearing ruler who tolerates no rivals, and the Dark Half-Elves know it well.”

Leo Ray nodded to Lila and Hollis, voicing his prior idea: “Particularly with the looming clash between Dark Elves and Light Elves, the Dark Half-Elves need a backup plan.”

“Should the Dark Elves truly clash with the Light Elves, their own survival hangs in doubt, abandoning the Dark Half-Elves without aid.”

Hollis, evidently up-to-date on Ten Thousand Clans affairs, had his eyes shine as he declared, “Your Majesty has it spot on. From the Dark Half-Elves’ view, with their patrons potentially in peril, they desperately require an alternative!”

“And the quickest way is toppling the Broken Wing Clan from its Throne Corridor throne!”

Lila swiftly caught on, understanding, “That aligns perfectly with our aims!”

“Precisely why I suggest contacting the Dark Half-Elves initially; their alliance would prove vastly superior to any common second-tier power.”