"Vaelric, then maybe you could consider leading your people to stay here and join us—Emerald Castle. That includes the Inferno Devils and the Dark Alliance, the three major factions that are our sworn enemies. If there's even the slightest chance, I want to help avenge your fallen kin."
Ethan didn't beat around the bush. He went straight to the point, openly extending an invitation.
Sure, the Storm Dragons were technically his quest reward—but he knew better than to think that meant they were automatically his. If he couldn't earn their respect, even a quest reward would slip through his fingers. It'd all be for nothing.
Not that he was worried.
He had the quest reward as divine backing, his Diplomacy skill to support him, and heavy hitters like Cicero, Seraphina, Kyros, and Oakenmaw—Crimson Ultimate heroes—on his side.
There was no way these guys were getting away from him.
That was the kind of confidence that came from real power.
