One Last Gambit
"Eternal Blossom sect, Serpentine Artifacts, Godnet Overdrive…that's pretty much it. These are the only cards that we are holding close to our chest…but unlike in the case of Arnold, all of these are elements whose impact we can calculate accurately. Just like it was with Arnold, the scenario of the Eternal Blossom Sect appearing suddenly to help us is fraught with uncertainty, and I wish that I could see the same about their power…but that is simply not true. Taking this into account… I have to say that it doesn't look too good for us if your suspicion turns out to be true."
With his shoulders hunched and his lips set into a thin line, Daneel nodded as the Emperor gave the verdict that he, too, had reached.