This was Commander Thresh's voice. Deputy Commander Edward had known him for countless years—he was far too familiar with it.
Edward did not ask why. Instead, he turned to the slime molds mother deity, expressionless, and changed his statement.
"I agree to your terms, but I can only release three slime molds broodmothers."
"One broodmother has already fallen in battle, and the remaining slime molds mutants are our spoils of war."
The moment Edward's words faded, the slime molds mother deity responded.
"Fine!"
Edward was momentarily stunned, but in the end, he said nothing further.
Controlling the realm formation, he released the remaining three slime molds broodmothers. Without another word, the slime molds mother deity took them, tore open a portal, and departed the Valkorath Realm.
"Commander…you're awake…?"
Before Edward could finish speaking, Commander Thresh's voice interrupted him once again.