This statement was vague, but the meaning was clear:
The Dark Elves were originally hired by hostile forces within the Peak Alliance to deal with Bai E and the Mine Star.
However, due to Yue Ying's intervention, they temporarily changed sides and decided to help the Mine Star fight against the Bug Race.
"Who are these people from the Peak Alliance?" Bai E asked in a deep voice. This was crucial.
Prince Shadow Blade shook his head and showed a helpless expression.
"Unfortunately, the one we contacted was just a middleman, a broker navigating the gray areas. They are very cautious and have not exposed the true identity of the employer. However... based on the flow of the 'reward' and some clues, it points to one or more factions within the Peak Alliance that are extremely uneasy about your and the 'Bauhinia's' rise. They might be stakeholders worried about you unsettling the current order, or simply cowards fearful of your personal power."
This answer was not unexpected.
