Leona explained, "As you know, there are three divisions under Umbra."
Liam connected the dots, "So, they hire the Silver Serpent?"
"It's more than just hiring; they're collaborating," Leona clarified.
Liam probed further, "And their goal is...?"
Leona sighed, "You're going to find out anyway. There's something big happening behind the scenes."
"It's going to disrupt the long-standing stability we've had."
"Now, every celestial is divided into two camps: those who wish to remain independent, and those who want to go under other species for protection."
Liam raised an eyebrow, "Protection? There's no way it's for free."
Leona nodded. "Yes, and that's why there's disagreement among us."
"And what's the price of this protection?" Liam inquired.
"I don't know about the details, but usually, we will need to pay some form of tax," Leona explained.
"Just taxes?" Liam questioned, skeptical.
