It is not the time to act as a threat, but to gain an ally.

During this time, he gains allies as they realize his story is true.

They destroy the evil tree and gain a new ally.

With the exception of those seated about him, he had not gained a single ally.

Even before the barrier was down they were gaining allies here and had started their war.

But those who pass the test gain an ally.

And in exchange for your exile I gain an ally with many warriors.

He stands to lose much if his enemies gain allies in Wales.

He has been known to cooperate with other evil beings, gaining allies or even being them.

Baghdad has yet to gain a single major ally.