Decision taken

"If they do this damn research together, the Black Feather clan will be able to closely monitor the research and ensure that no clan secrets leak, while the Sky Wing will still have the anti-portal weapons." He explained irritably, as no matter which side won, he would still become the experimental subject anyway.

Ash didn't trust either side, but he had no way to escape, so he made the choice that would have the best chance of ensuring decent treatment. He hoped that by working together, the clans would spend more time sabotaging each other than actually researching, turning the research into a failure.

"Don't be ridiculous, boy. Stay silent while the superiors discuss. Just being here is too much for someone of your rank." A Sky Wing general rebuked him harshly, not even considering the suggestion.