Cheng Ziang was aware that the headquarters would never abandon their cooperation with Ilanadale to support the foundation of a half-elf nation. The cost would simply be too high, and the return too low.
Currently, the headquarters was still focusing on developments in the north. As for the south, if they could gain Ilanadale as a stronghold without resorting to military force, it would certainly be an advantage. If not, they would not divert their energy to instigate unrest in the south.
While Cheng Ziang was a special envoy of the headquarters, from the beginning, he had been speaking on behalf of Luo'er. Acknowledging Luo'er's status or not does not affect the cooperation between Ilanadale and the headquarters. Cheng Ziang could simply ask for assistance for Luo'er as a partner. However, he switched the focus, insisting that Ilanadale must acknowledge Luo'er's status to cooperate with the headquarters.
