I Can Program My Body?

Chapter 665: The Choice of Allegiance (2)

As each major team offered various incentives, Stragos, the leader of the Azure Heaven Alliance, could only do his best to match them.

Compared to other races, they really didn’t have any advantage.

Their unity wasn’t as close as the mechanical race, while their wealth and freedom weren’t better than those of the Void Mercenary and Business Commerce alliances. They also didn’t have the strength comparable to the ancient race, nor a symbiotic bond like the elementals.

In short, they were average in all kinds of ways; it was a miracle they even made it to one of the seven major powers.

If not for Stragos’s talent and strategic vision, their position really wouldn’t be eligible to stand side by side with these major powers.

Still, being average had its benefits. In exchange for control and autonomy, Stragos was willing to share the world with everyone.

For those who wanted a piece of the world, the Azure Heaven Alliance was willing to take them in, not as subordinates or vassals, but partners.

The Azure Heaven Alliance wouldn’t interfere with their affairs in any way unless it infringed on their interests.

This means that, of the territory assigned to the Azure Heaven Alliance, everyone who joined them would have a chance to claim a piece.

This prospect quickly made everyone’s eyes light up in excitement, causing even Jiro and the others to look at him in shock and admiration.

Exchanging autonomy and control for a share of a bigger territory was indeed an attractive idea.

Although every major leader promised benefits, it didn’t include control of territory.

This means even if they single-handedly opened a gate, it wouldn’t be their own but the alliance’s property.

Promising safety, wealth, freedom, or power was far inferior to a world you could control in your hands.

With a gate to the dark plane, they could get everything they wanted themselves; so why depend on others?

Furthermore, the main reason they were in this cosmic competition was to conquer territory, not to play house with these big shots.

Turning toward Stragos, they couldn’t help but ask if he was serious with his words.

"Everyone here can be my witness. Anyone who can conquer territory of their own will have full autonomy over it."

"However, don’t expect us to help in any way. While we wouldn’t attack you without reason, we wouldn’t assist you either."

Hearing his words, instead of being deterred, they were more inclined to join his side.

In fact, if the Azure Heaven Alliance tried to help them, they might even find it suspicious, thinking they were plotting something.

Being able to conquer and control a territory of their own caused most of the top teams to look toward the Azure Heaven Alliance.

Even high-level teams with great ambition and confidence couldn’t help but walk toward them.

Meanwhile, the group surrounding the Chronos Saint began to panic in distress.

While every major leader was trying to attract followers, their leader was still in meditation.

"Chronos Saint, please make a decision! We can’t remain isolated any longer!" Hanna, the Chronos Saint’s adjutant, couldn’t help but plead urgently.

Feeling disturbed, the Chronos Saint frowned and opened her eyes.

"What is it?"

"Chronos Saint, this is what happened..."

Detailing all that had happened, Hanna began to urge for the following order.

"Is that it? You don’t need to bother with these people; we can take care of our own," the Chronos Saint answered without concern.

She didn’t care about population, resources, or even territory.

Having already obtained all she needed, everything else was but a mere distraction.

Although the power of will was somewhat useful, managing it was too much effort.

With enough resources for her training and the talent to reach the peak, she was confident she could reach the tier 8 realm in less than a thousand years.

After ascending to such heights, with her foundation and abilities, what was there she couldn’t get in this wild void area?

"But Chronos Saint! We can’t let others get too far ahead!" Hanna insisted.

Although the Chronos Saint didn’t care about any achievement, they did!

If they didn’t step up, the Chronos Saint might get out unscathed, but they could not.

As one of the major powers, while receiving everyone’s admiration, they also carried a large target on their back.

"Alright, fine. You can decide on your own. I don’t care about anything," the Chronos Saint said, no longer bothered, and continued to meditate.

She was still absorbing the insights she received after passing the 1100th trial and couldn’t be distracted.

"This-" Unable to do anything, Hanna felt her heart grow cold.

Looking at the others on her team shaking their heads, she could only grit her teeth and come forward.

Since the Chronos Saint allowed her to decide on her own, she would decide what’s best for them.

Following Stragos’s idea, she also offered free rein to anyone joining their side.

However, seeing that it wasn’t one of the main leaders who announced the offer, many were skeptical of her words.

Seeing their doubt, Hanna racked her mind and vowed under the witness of all the leaders.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to make everyone believe her.

Still, thinking that the Azure Heaven Alliance was too crowded, some top-level teams and high-level teams decided to join them.

Among them was Nash. Although he had a good relationship with the Azure Heaven Alliance, there were too many powers trying to join them.

Competing with this large number of top-level teams was never good.

Furthermore, his business relationship with them might cause some problems, leading to cracks in their relationships.

After all, since he would be living under their territory, wouldn’t he have to compromise in all sorts of ways?

To be on the safe side, he preferred to keep their relationship on business terms.

Joining a force of the same galactic territory, he shouldn’t offend the Azure Heaven Alliance too much.

Furthermore, looking at the Chronos Saint’s uninterest in the whole thing, he felt he could have more maneuvering room.

Walking toward the Chronos Alliance side, Nash watched as everyone chose a force to side with.