Philip looked at Lis, a hint of a smile on his face.
Lis could grant more World Tree Marks than Philip had imagined.
If it were just a few or perhaps a dozen, although important, they wouldn't affect the overall situation.
But the number of World Tree Marks that Lis could bestow was indeed more than Philip had expected.
Thus, these World Tree Marks had suddenly become an extremely precious strategic resource.
In fact, Philip had asked Lis to meet in part because of the curiosity this former guest had sparked by suddenly becoming a World Tree Favored, which intrigued Philip, being a Legendary Alchemist himself.
On the other hand, it was indeed due to the Destruction of the Elf Court, which had delivered too great a shock to the higher-ups in Jade City.
Even though Jade City had experienced tremendously rapid development in recent decades thanks to trade with the Human Kingdom and had significantly enhanced its strength, while the Elf Court seemed rather desolate, Philp and the other Elf Legends of Jade City weren't confident they could avoid a disastrous end if faced with the same situation.
At such a time, any unifying strength was incredibly precious.
And as a World Tree Favored and an Elf Sage, Lis was undoubtedly one of the most special among them.
The World Tree Favored, a title that had not appeared for so long.
After pondering for a moment, Philip said to Lis:
"So, Lis, are you planning to leave all three hundred World Tree Marks for the members of Nature's Wrath?"
Lis stated firmly, and then added:
"After all, it is a gift from the great World Tree Yggdrasil itself, meant to be used in striking down the Abyss Demons."
Lis said with a smile:
"Since I wasn't very familiar with the Elf Kingdom before, it would be quite difficult to recruit enough people in a short period."
"Besides, I might not be confident in the people I recruit."
Philip nodded understandingly and looked at Lis with a meaningful gaze as he asked.
"If possible, I would still like to receive support from Jade City."
"Haha, that would be good."
Philip nodded with a smile, as he understood Lis' implication.
The World Tree Marks were highly suitable for aiding Elves in enhancing their strength, which was of great significance for the slow-growing Elves.
Especially in the current situation where the dynamics were uncertain, it represented an even more vital interest.
Even if it didn't matter much to Philip personally, to the others in Jade City, it was a different story.
Although for those high-ranking and elderly individuals, it might not mean much to them personally, and Lis wouldn't accept that situation, it was different for their relatives and subordinates.
As for the danger faced against the Abyss Demons, what venture is without risk?
The situation with the Elf Court had served as a warning to everyone; even the powerfully rooted Elf Court had been destroyed by Demogorgon, hadn't it?
So, although Philip didn't mind these issues, he was also willing to see Lis draw closer to Jade City.
Jade City was the crystallization of many years of hard work between him and his friends, and naturally, he wished to see Jade City continue to thrive.
"Lis, have you met anyone from the Elf Capital Andor City?"
Philip asked, then saw Lis shake his head.
"No, other than the Great Sage Adela, no one from the Elf Capital has come to me yet."
"Perhaps they believe more in their own strength."
Philip smiled slightly, clasping his hands in front of his chest.
"Lis, we can provide everything you need, with just one request."
Lis looked at Philip seriously and said:
"Your Highness Philip, please speak."
"We only hope that the future goal of Nature's Wrath will be to strike against the Abyss Demons and nothing else."
Lis looked at Philip with some surprise and nodded affirmatively:
"No problem, that's precisely what I aim to do."
Philip's intention was simple: for Jade City to support the formation of Nature's Wrath.
Not merely in terms of material support as before but to begin providing comprehensive support in terms of personnel, intelligence, logistics, and more.
And Jade City's only demand was for Nature's Wrath to maintain absolute neutrality within the Elf Kingdom, not even needing to lean towards Jade City.
The relationship between Jade City and the powers represented by the Elf Capital Andor City within the Elf Kingdom was so tense?
Lis, who in a past life had been a player, knew about the exclusion of Jade City by other Elven forces within the Elf Kingdom, but the deeper secrets were beyond the reach of the players.
That's why he had earlier indirectly suggested that he wanted the Elves of Jade City to become the main force in forming Nature's Wrath.
Lis buried this doubt in his heart; in any case, this was a beneficial request for him, and there was no need to refuse.
For Nature's Wrath, Lis didn't intend to keep it completely under his control; that wasn't realistic,
His foundation was still in Danerluo Port and the not-yet-emerged Azela Floating City.
Nature's Wrath was more of a lever for him, a way to get involved in the internal affairs of the Elf Kingdom and to form an army of Elves that would heed his command.
He didn't need Nature's Wrath to do anything specific; indeed, his goal was to eradicate the Abyss Demons active on the Fanor Continent.
After all, for Lis, rather than relying on Nature's Wrath to hold more power in the Elf Kingdom, he was more inclined to enhance his own Strength, aiming to have enough power to change everything before the great upheaval arrived.