Xyrin Empire

Chapter 368 - 368 368 Slowpoke

?Chapter 368: Chapter 368 Slowpoke Chapter 368: Chapter 368 Slowpoke “Trade?” When I heard Aresta utter that word, I found it somewhat amusing. “You know next to nothing about us, and yet you so recklessly bring up a trade? Even setting that aside, you don’t even know what you have that might qualify as a bargaining chip to trade with us, and besides… should your trust really come so cheaply?”

“Of course, my understanding of you is still quite limited, but in most cases, a trade doesn’t necessarily have to be based on absolute understanding, does it? As long as there is a benefit to be gained, the trade is valid. And as ‘Outsiders,’ don’t you think it’s a good thing to secure a peaceful residence in this world?”

“Hold on, I’m a bit lost,” I tapped my head, finding it hard to grasp Aresta’s convoluted way of thinking. “It seems we just conducted an illegal explosion on your turf a while back, right? And now you’re pitching real estate to me? Aren’t we getting a bit off-topic?”

“That is part of the trade—although there were no irreversible casualties, such an incident isn’t something that can be easily settled in a few words. As the victim, I believe I at least deserve some form of compensation.”

Compensation… I can’t believe you have the gall to say that. If it weren’t for our timely intervention, you’d probably have been vaporized by a stray Helium Flash by now, Uncle Pipe…

But I didn’t come here to fall out with the guy. Before I’ve had my fill of a leisurely holiday, I don’t plan on dealing with this cunning Old Fox. And regardless of how it all started, it’s a hard fact that Visca bombed their city out of spite. It seems Aresta has spotted that we would not truly harm Academy City, hence his boldness in making such a “compensation” claim. As the Leader (check out this awareness), I can’t shamelessly shirk my responsibilities (look at this integrity), right?

“Alright, state your terms,” Lin Xue yawned lazily and spoke with utter boredom, “However, we will also put forth our own conditions.”

When Lin Xue said that out of the blue, I who had wanted to say something else immediately chose to shut up. The very reason I brought this girl was for this purpose. Having a Prophet lead negotiations means a definitive advantage from the get-go. Even Aresta, elusive as he is, wouldn’t be able to escape his destiny, right? Since Lin Xue had spoken up, it indicated that such a choice was most beneficial for us.

“My request is quite simple,” Aresta seemed to have anticipated that we would agree to the trade. “It is to protect this city when necessary. I don’t know the extent of the ‘Outsiders’ power, but judging by that completely devastated area, it shouldn’t be difficult.”

“You’re stating the obvious. If we’re living here, of course, we’re going to protect Academy City, at least for the sake of a peaceful night’s sleep.”

“Then this is a win-win situation, isn’t it?”

So, this pipe man simply wants to confirm our “harmlessness”? No wonder I don’t like dealing with schemers. They never say things straight out, always going around in circles with even the briefest statements.

I stood up, signaling that I was summarizing: “Let’s speak plainly then. First off, we won’t harm the interests of this Academy City, and frankly, we have little interest in interfering with whatever you intend to do. Secondly, we hope you won’t disturb us either. As you can see, we’re not weak, and as Outsiders, we possess many things beyond your comprehension. Clinging to a modicum of paranoia until Doomsday would be an unwise move. Lastly, as you mentioned, if Academy City faces a severe threat, perhaps we’ll step in to help––let’s call it rent for temporarily staying here. Oh, and of course, to put your mind at ease a little, I have a little thing as a housewarming gift.”

With that, I casually took out a Crystal Slab emitting a faint blue glow. As soon as the Crystal Slab appeared, all sorts of devices around us began to emit strange whistling sounds, and then many devices fell completely silent.

“You shouldn’t analyze this thing recklessly.”

I said innocently.

“What is this? I can’t analyze its structure or composition at all, but it seems to contain an enormous amount of Energy.”

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