Chapter 467 Peace Talks 2

The next day.

Inside the Thunder Pole’s conference room.

Feilong and Jon sat at the conference table, both looking dejected.

Just then, footsteps approached. Feilong and Jon turned their heads and saw Su Ming walking in, so they smiled and waved at him.

“Su Ming, you’re here. Come and sit down!”

“Why did you call me? What’s going on?”

Su Ming walked over and sat beside Feilong, asking curiously.

“Of course, it’s to discuss with you about asking Alicia the City Lord for money. Our brains are about to explode from thinking.”

Feilong raised his hand and rubbed his temples. He hadn’t slept well all last night.

“Let me say something unpleasant, and don’t get angry. The 200 trillion federal currency worth of supplies you’re asking for is basically no different from robbery. If it were me, I wouldn’t give it either. Can’t you ask for a little less?”

Su Ming asked the two helplessly.

“No, we can’t give in at all. We must have that much, otherwise, it won’t be enough.”

Feilong shook his head directly in response.

“Then I can’t help.”

Su Ming shrugged, indicating he was powerless.

At this moment, Jon smiled and said to Su Ming.

“Su Ming, you’re so handsome. Why don’t you go and handle Alicia the City Lord? Didn’t you say before that you don’t mind older women, that you could accept thirty years older? Three hundred years older should be no problem!”

“That’s right. As long as you can win over Alicia the City Lord and make this happen, it will be a great achievement.”

Feilong also looked at Su Ming with a half-smile.

“Get lost, get lost, get lost! If you want to use a honey trap, you two go yourselves. I’m not getting involved in this money matter. I’m just here to help you fight. Other matters are out of the question. You two discuss slowly; I’m leaving first!”

Su Ming’s mouth twitched as he stood up from his chair, turning to leave.

“Don’t go! Let’s discuss it again. This is also a sacrifice for the Federal Government.”

Jon quickly called out.

“You two discuss slowly. I’m leaving!”

Su Ming quickly slipped away.

He wasn’t so foolish as to stay; these two guys clearly wanted to take revenge for personal reasons.

Seeing Su Ming leave, Feilong and Jon exchanged glances and sighed simultaneously.

Fallen Light · Corridor.

Su Ming walked towards his room. When he reached the door.

Creak~

The door of the adjacent room opened, and Irelia happened to walk out.

Seeing Irelia, Su Ming couldn’t help but recall the previous scene and asked with a slight awkwardness.

“Senior, where are you going?”

“Commander Su Ming, I’m going to the cafeteria for lunch.”

Irelia replied calmly.

Hearing this, Su Ming smiled and said.

“Um, why don’t I treat you to a meal in Sea God Fortress? Thanks to your help with the command this time, I don’t know how to thank you.”

After hearing Su Ming’s words, Irelia looked at him with her purple eyes but said nothing.

“What’s wrong?”

Su Ming asked somewhat uneasily.

“Nothing. Since you’ve said so, then I won’t be polite. Please allow me to change my clothes.”

Irelia said calmly.

“Okay, I’ll change my clothes too.”

Su Ming then opened his door and walked in.

—

Sea God Fortress.

In the long corridor, Timmy walked out of Alicia’s office, holding a stack of documents.

Just then, Old Woman Bi Han led Deshir and Lily, walking towards her.

At this time, Deshir and Lily slightly lowered their heads.

The few of them passed each other.

Timmy then stopped, turned to look back at Deshir and Lily, who were wearing hoods, and frowned slightly.

However, Timmy didn’t say anything more but turned and left.

Inside the office.

Alicia sat at her desk, propping her chin with one hand, her beautiful eyes constantly flickering, deep in thought.

Just then, the office door was pushed open, and Old Woman Bi Han led Deshir and Lily in.

“You two have arrived. Did you rest well yesterday?”

Alicia rose from her seat, greeting them very warmly.

“Very well.”

Deshir and Lily responded politely.

“Archbishop Deshir, to be honest. If your Apocalypse Divine Kingdom hadn’t sent you this time, I might not have even met with them. Looking at the entire Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, only Archbishop Deshir gives me a good impression. If it weren’t for our differing stances, perhaps we could even become good friends.”

Alicia said with a very regretful expression.

Archbishop Deshir also said with great emotion.

“Thank you for the City Lord Alicia’s praise. In fact, I also greatly admire you, City Lord. You alone supported the entire Rainy City, which is truly remarkable and genuinely impresses this old man. But life is inherently full of regrets. We cannot choose our birth, we can only firmly follow our own path.”

“Well said. Let’s discuss business then.”

Alicia said with a radiant smile.

“City Lord Alicia, please speak!”

“You should know that the Thirteenth Corps has arrived, right?”

“We know.”

“Let me say something unpleasant, and don’t mind. The Thirteenth Corps’s support has arrived. Do you think I need to fear your Apocalypse Divine Kingdom? Do I still need to negotiate with you?”

“City Lord Alicia, what do you mean? The Thirteenth Corps has arrived, but that doesn’t change anything.”

Deshir replied with a frown.

“Deshir, I admit that Rainy City’s forces indeed cannot defeat your Apocalypse Divine Kingdom. But the Thirteenth Corps is a legitimate Federal Government force, and who is the Legion Commander of the Thirteenth Corps? You should know better than anyone. She’s not to be trifled with. You should know better than anyone how the Dark Star Empire was defeated.”

City Lord Alicia looked at Deshir with a smile.

Deshir’s face immediately darkened. The threat in Alicia’s words was self-evident.

However, what Alicia said was correct. That esteemed individual from the Thirteenth Corps indeed had the ability to overturn the situation.

The sinking of the Sky Light Shield Fortress was the best proof.

Thinking of this, Deshir’s old face immediately broke into a kind smile and he said.

“City Lord Alicia, I don’t deny that the Thirteenth Corps is very strong, but for now, we still have the advantage in the Tidal Star Sea. If it really comes to a fight, we won’t back down. As the saying goes, peace is precious.”

“Deshir, you understand me. I don’t like war. I was very interested in your previous peace talks, but the price wasn’t right.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“City Lord Alicia, as far as I know, the Thirteenth Corps is asking you for 200 trillion federal currency worth of supplies, and they only guarantee victory on the right flank battlefield, not overall victory! Our price of 100 trillion federal currency worth of supplies is already very low.”

Deshir directly laid out his cards to Alicia.

“Haha, you need to understand one thing: those 200 trillion federal currency worth of supplies are for the lives of everyone on your right flank battlefield. If your right flank battlefield collapses, do you think we’ll be afraid of you? Moreover, the money for your peace talks is free money. Can the two be compared?”

Alicia calmly retorted.

Deshir’s expression shifted, then he spoke.

“City Lord Alicia, you make a good point. How about this, to show our sincerity, we are willing to lower it to 50 trillion federal currency. How does that sound?”

“50 trillion federal currency is indeed a very sincere price. This price can be discussed. Alright, you two go back and report. As for the specific time for the peace talks, I will notify you separately.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“Okay, then I won’t disturb you.”

Deshir nodded in response.

“Take care. Old Woman Bi Han, see them out.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“This way, please!”

Old Woman Bi Han respectfully extended her hand.

Deshir and Lily then followed Old Woman Bi Han out.

…

Sea God Fortress · Dock 0.

A shuttle-shaped vessel, completely covered in white armor, was docked in the ship bay.

Old Woman Bi Han escorted Deshir and Lily to the ship’s boarding ramp and respectfully said.

“Two sirs, please take care. I won’t see you off any further.”

“Thank you.”

Deshir and Lily walked straight ahead.

After they entered the ship, Lily asked curiously.

“Lord Deshir, why are you so determined to make peace?”

“Everyone is human; there’s no need to fight to the death, it’s meaningless. Of course, the most important point is that the Thirteenth Corps has already arrived. If we go to war with the Federal Government now, it’s uncertain who will win or lose. Moreover, in recent years, those guys within the Mechanical Cult have become increasingly fanatical; they will absolutely not admit defeat. Now, we must seize this window of opportunity to reach an agreement with Rainy City, make them pay a sum of money, and only then can we shut those guys in the Mechanical Cult up.”

“But if you offer 50 trillion federal currency, Edrig and the others won’t agree.”

“I know. Then we’ll deduct our share.”

Deshir replied helplessly.

“Understood!”

Lily nodded slightly in response.

Sea God Fortress.

Su Ming, dressed in a white shirt and black casual pants, and Irelia, wearing a purple long dress, strolled along the bustling street.

The entire street was very lively, filled with young men and women enjoying themselves. Virtual advertisements in the air constantly displayed various promotional videos of the Thirteenth Corps.

“The arrival of the Thirteenth Corps this time will undoubtedly change the entire battle situation, marking our shift from defense to offense. We are very likely to reclaim the fallen Neutral Countries, and we might even push back, just like in the Donao Star Sea, completely taking over the entire Tidal Star Sea.”

A white-haired strategic expert and a reporter were discussing the situation in the Tidal Star Sea.

Su Ming glanced at the promotional video, feeling incredibly awkward.

The propaganda made it seem like they were invincible, as if they would beat the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom senseless tomorrow.

“What’s wrong?”

Irelia looked at Su Ming and asked.

“Nothing, it’s just that those promotional videos are a bit cringey.”

Su Ming coughed and said.

“More promotion isn’t a bad thing. Reputation is also a part of strength.”

Irelia said calmly.

“That makes sense. There’s a restaurant over there that looks pretty good. How about we eat there?”

Su Ming saw a restaurant called ‘Banyan Tree’ up ahead, which was nicely decorated.

“Okay.”

Irelia replied very amiably.

The two then walked towards the restaurant. Soon, they entered and, led by a waiter, found a corner table and sat down.

“Sir, madam. What would you like to eat? These are all our signature dishes.”

The female waiter asked respectfully.

“Senior, you order. See if there’s anything you like.”

Su Ming said gallantly.

“Okay. Cream raspberry, snow crab salad…”

Irelia looked at the menu and ordered a few items.

“Alright.”

The female waiter respectfully withdrew.

At this moment, Su Ming took out an exquisite gift box from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards Irelia, saying.

“Senior, this is a small gift from me to you.”

Irelia looked at Su Ming with some surprise, then reached out and opened the box.

Inside the box lay an extremely luxurious, noble, and elegant necklace.

The necklace was embedded with a teardrop-shaped blue sparkling star-stone, surrounded by a circle of gradient-colored gemstones.

Next to the necklace was a data card.

This necklace was precisely the one Shadr had given to Su Ming.

“This necklace is too precious; I can’t accept it.”

Irelia looked at the necklace and said.

“It’s fine. It’s just a small token of my gratitude. If it weren’t for your help, I would have been in big trouble.”

Su Ming tried his best to persuade her.

Irelia picked up the data card and glanced at it.

Star Scar Tear

Meaning: Eternal Star Love.

She looked at Su Ming meaningfully and asked.

“Are you sure? No other meaning?”

“Sure.”

Su Ming replied without batting an eyelid.

“Alright, then I’ll accept it.”

Irelia closed the gift box and put it away.

Just then, the waiter brought the exquisite dishes and placed them on the table.

Su Ming quickly said to Irelia.

“The food’s here. Try it and see how it tastes.”

“It tastes good. You eat too.”

Irelia picked up her chopsticks, took a bit of salad, tasted it, and said.

“Okay.”

Su Ming also picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.

Just then, Su Ming’s wristband suddenly vibrated, and a message popped up.

Su Ming looked down and saw that it was from Timmy, so he tapped to open the message and read it.

“Commander Su Ming, are you free? I have something I’d like to tell you in person.”

Su Ming’s brows furrowed as he read the message content.

Irelia, keenly aware of Su Ming’s unusual expression, smiled and said.

“Su Ming, did you make plans with another girl?”

Upon hearing Irelia’s words, Su Ming’s expression immediately became very colorful, and he quickly explained.

“No, how could I?”

“Is that so? Then why are you so agitated?”

Irelia asked with interest.

“It’s like this, my former Captain, Colonel Timmy, just sent me a message saying she needs to talk to me.”

Su Ming replied with a wry smile.

“Isn’t that perfect? You can just win her back.”

Irelia said with a smile.

“Forget it. I’ll reply to her later.”

Su Ming replied awkwardly.

“Are you sure? She might have something important to tell you. Wouldn’t it be bad if you delayed it? Why don’t you have her come over? You can just eat and chat.”

Irelia suggested to Su Ming.

“Alright.”

Su Ming thought about it and decided Irelia made sense, so he raised his wristband and sent Timmy a message.

A moment later.

The restaurant door was pushed open, and Timmy walked in, looking around.

“Over here!”

Su Ming raised his hand and called out.

Timmy saw Su Ming raising his hand and walked over.

However, when she reached the dining table and saw Irelia, she paused, then frowned deeply.

“Let me introduce you. This is Irelia Senior. She’s temporarily serving as my commanding officer.”

Su Ming formally introduced her to Timmy.

“Timmy, what a coincidence!”

Irelia greeted her with a smile.

“Irelia, I didn’t expect us to meet here after the Three School League ended.”

Timmy took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and replied.

She had lost to Irelia in the Three School League, and now, no sooner had she resigned than Irelia took her place.

Although it was all a coincidence, she was still furious.

Su Ming, sensing the tension, quickly spoke.

“Timmy, you probably haven’t eaten yet. Sit down and have something! Waiter, an extra set of tableware.”

“Alright!”

Seeing Commander Su Ming speak, Timmy sat down next to Irelia.

Soon, the waiter brought over the tableware.

“Try this grape shrimp, it tastes very good.”

Commander Su Ming pushed the plate of grape shrimp in front of Timmy.

“Mmm, thank you, Commander Su Ming.”

Timmy tasted it and said.

Commander Su Ming quietly watched Timmy eat for a while, then asked curiously.

“Timmy, is there something you need me for?”

“Commander Su Ming, I wanted to ask how you plan to get so many supplies from Rainy City?”

Timmy asked curiously.

“It’s called military expenses, but in reality, the Federal Government is facing a financial deficit.”

Commander Su Ming explained helplessly.

“200 trillion federal currency is too much. If it were 50 trillion federal currency, there might still be hope of getting it, but for 200 trillion federal currency, Rainy City definitely won’t give it.”

“I know, but there’s nothing we can do. We can only negotiate slowly.”

“I don’t think there’s much hope. Today, when I was delivering documents to the City Lord, I unexpectedly saw the City Lord meeting two people of unknown identity.”

Timmy shook her head and replied.

When Irelia heard Timmy’s words, her brows furrowed slightly.

Commander Su Ming, however, spoke with a solemn expression.

“People of unknown identity? Did they have any distinguishing features?”

“They were wearing hoods, so I couldn’t see their faces clearly, but from the material of their trench coats, there’s a high probability they’re from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

Timmy said to Commander Su Ming.

“Apocalypse Divine Kingdom? City Lord Alicia wouldn’t be negotiating peace with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, would she? If an agreement is reached, it could lead to big problems.”

Commander Su Ming’s eyelid twitched as he spoke, finding the situation very difficult.

In fact, Commander Su Ming didn’t trust those religious fanatics from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom; those guys changed their minds faster than flipping a book.

And as for peace talks, while it could minimize Rainy City’s losses, it would be tantamount to indirectly funding the enemy and slapping the Federation in the face.

“I’m not sure. I also find it very strange. Logically speaking, City Lord Alicia shouldn’t be negotiating peace with them.”

Timmy hesitated and said.

“Why not?”

Commander Su Ming looked at Timmy curiously and asked.

“My grandmother, Annabeth, is City Lord Alicia’s aunt. They have a very good relationship. The Apocalypse Divine Kingdom killed my grandmother, so City Lord Alicia couldn’t possibly negotiate peace like this.”

Timmy bit her lip lightly and said.

After hearing Timmy’s words, Commander Su Ming pondered for a moment and said.

“Timmy, thank you for the information. I understand this matter.”

“Okay. Commander Su Ming, I have something else to do, so I’ll be leaving first.”

Timmy stood up and said.

“Alright, take care.”

Commander Su Ming nodded to Timmy in reply.

Timmy saluted, then turned and left the restaurant.

Commander Su Ming turned to Irelia and asked thoughtfully.

“Irelia Senior, what do you think about this matter?”

“These are just speculations. City Lord Alicia still has her sense of propriety.”

Hearing this, Irelia picked up her glass of water, took a sip, and said calmly.

“I hope so.”

Commander Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

—

Sea God Fortress, Hall of the Illuminati.

Edrig, Byrut, and others sat at the conference table, and the projections of Archpriest Deshir and Lily appeared.

“Lord Edrig, I have finished speaking with City Lord Alicia.”

“Oh, how did it go?”

“50 trillion federal currency in supplies to end this war.”

Deshir said to Edrig.

“50 trillion federal currency? Deshir, don’t you think that number is too small?”

Edrig looked at Deshir expressionlessly.

Byrut and the others all showed sneering expressions.

“Lord Edrig, the Thirteenth Corps’s reinforcements have arrived. Rainy City is not afraid of us at all now. They just don’t want to continue having casualties and losses!”

Deshir said in a deep voice.

“As if we’re afraid of them. What’s so great about the Thirteenth Corps?”

Byrut sneered sarcastically.

“I’ve said it many times, the Thirteenth Corps is not to be trifled with. They are not to be underestimated, and we might not win if we really fight. Now that we’ve finally taken so many Neutral Countries and plundered a large amount of wealth, as long as Rainy City gives up this batch of supplies, our operation will be a complete victory, and we can retreat safely. This is our best opportunity. If you think it’s too little, then I’ll give my share to you.”

Deshir said to Edrig and the others.

Edrig’s expression changed for a moment, then he spoke.

“I understand. Allow me to consider this matter.”

“Alright!”

Deshir and Lily then cut off the remote communication.

At this moment, Byrut’s eyes flashed red, and he sneered sarcastically.

“Always talking about the Thirteenth Corps, I think Archpriest Deshir is either getting older and more cowardly, or he’s taken benefits from the Federation! Such a great situation, and he doesn’t seize the opportunity to swallow the entire Tidal Star Sea, but insists on negotiating peace with the Federation.”

“Byrut, watch your words!”

Edrig gave Byrut a cold look.

“Hmph!”

Byrut snorted and stopped talking.

Edrig then said to everyone.

“Meeting adjourned, everyone may leave.”

Upon hearing this, Byrut and the others stood up and left one after another.

Soon, only Edrig was left in the conference room. He narrowed his eyes, constantly pondering the matter.

At this moment, a figure walked into the conference room, came to Edrig’s side, and respectfully spoke.

“Lord Edrig.”

Edrig turned his head to look, and spoke indifferently.

“Aierkesi, what is it?”

The man in front of him was none other than Prince Aierkesi of the destroyed Aktons Kingdom.

“Lord Edrig, I would like to introduce a very important person to you.”

Aierkesi said humbly.

Edrig’s interest was piqued when he heard Aierkesi’s words, and he immediately spoke.

“Since you’re introducing him, let him in.”

“Yes!”

Aierkesi then retreated.

Soon, a man with short black hair, a high nose bridge, deep green eyes like a profound abyss, and an ordinary appearance, walked in with a cigarette in his mouth. This man was none other than Kloss, the leader of the Mechanical Cult.

“Lord Edrig.”

Kloss greeted with a smile.

“You are?”

Edrig narrowed his eyes and looked at Kloss. Although it was his first time seeing the man in front of him, his intuition told him that this person was very dangerous.

“Self-introduction, my name is Kloss, an unknown nobody!”

Kloss introduced himself calmly.

“An unknown nobody? I don’t think so, but it doesn’t matter. What do you want from me?”

Edrig asked indifferently.

“I came to you just to tell you an important piece of news.”

“What important news?”

“The Federation’s Council Speaker is very likely dead, and even if he’s not, his situation is very bad.”

Kloss said with a smile.

When Edrig heard Kloss’s words, the muscles on his old face twitched, and then he said sarcastically.

“What a joke! You say the Federation’s Council Speaker is dead just like that? Or that he’s in a bad state? What evidence do you have?”

“I don’t have evidence, but I can tell you that this news came from within the Federation.”

“Do you think I’ll believe it? If it’s false, wouldn’t our Apocalypse Divine Kingdom be ruined by you?”

“Lord Edrig, believe it or not, but there’s something I need to remind you of. Your Divine Emperor should be very interested in that item that Council Speaker Long Xian brought back, right? If you don’t act soon, that item might fall into someone else’s hands.”

Kloss said with a half-smile.

In fact, the reason Kloss came to see Edrig was because he was very dissatisfied with the Mechanical Clan’s actions.

Even though he had already verified Council Speaker Long Xian’s condition for the Mechanical Clan, the Mechanical Clan was still acting timidly, delaying action until now, so he could only personally push the grand scheme forward.

After hearing Kloss’s words, Edrig’s face first changed drastically, then he revealed a brilliant smile.

“Haha!”

“Haha!”

When Kloss saw Edrig laugh, he also burst out laughing.

—

Sea God City.

Inside the black hovercar, Commander Su Ming, Feilong, and Jon sat in the back row.

They were on their way to Sea God Castle to meet City Lord Alicia for the second round of negotiations.

Commander Su Ming pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and said to Feilong and Jon.

“I just got some news yesterday.”

“What news?”

Feilong and Jon asked curiously.

“City Lord Alicia seems to have met with envoys from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

Commander Su Ming said to the two.

“What did they talk about? It couldn’t be peace talks, could it?”

When Feilong and Jon heard Commander Su Ming’s words, their faces immediately turned darker than charcoal.

They weren’t fools. At this critical juncture, City Lord Alicia meeting with envoys from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom most likely meant they were discussing peace talks.

“I’m not sure, but anyway, today’s negotiations with City Lord Alicia probably won’t go so smoothly.”

Commander Su Ming gave the two a heads-up.

“We understand.”

Feilong and Jon took a deep breath.

Not long after, the three arrived at Sea God Castle. Butler Old Woman Bi Han had been waiting for a long time. She directly led the three to the City Lord’s office.

When they entered the office, they saw City Lord Alicia sitting behind the desk, with three chairs placed in front of it.

“General Feilong, you’re here. Please have a seat.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“Thank you, City Lord.”

Commander Su Ming and the other two bowed slightly, then sat down again.

“Regarding the military expenses from last time, our Rainy City held a meeting internally, and everyone unanimously felt that what you’re asking for is simply too much. After all, Rainy City’s industries have just been plundered, our warships have suffered heavy losses, and personnel need compensation. We really have no money left.”

Alicia said regretfully to the three.

Feilong coughed and asked politely.

“City Lord Alicia, then how much do you think is appropriate?”

“50 trillion federal currency, and it’s not supplies, it’s federal currency.”

Alicia directly stated her price.

When Commander Su Ming heard Alicia’s offer, his eyelid immediately twitched. He keenly sensed that the number City Lord Alicia mentioned was not just a random figure; it was very likely the peace negotiation chips demanded by the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.

Feilong and Jon also noticed, but they still bit the bullet and said.

“Sorry! City Lord Alicia, 50 trillion federal currency is really too little.”

“Oh, then how much do you want?”

Alicia looked at Feilong and Jon with interest.

“City Lord Alicia, I’m serious, the minimum is 150 trillion federal currency in supplies.”

Feilong said through gritted teeth.

This was the absolute bottom line he could concede. If it was any less, he really couldn’t report back.

When Alicia heard Feilong’s words, she immediately showed a brilliant smile.

Commander Su Ming and the other two felt a chill in their hearts as they watched Alicia’s smile.

They wouldn’t be so foolish as to think that City Lord Alicia was smiling because she was happy.

“I’m sorry, I cannot agree to this number, and my subordinates won’t agree either. I also have to consider their feelings. You should go back and think about it carefully. Let’s end our discussion here today.”

Alicia directly spoke to send them off.

Commander Su Ming and Feilong exchanged glances, and the three stood up helplessly and said.

“City Lord Alicia, then we’ll take our leave.”

“Take care.”

City Lord Alicia said with a smile.

Commander Su Ming and the other two saluted, then turned and left.

Soon after, Commander Su Ming and the other two walked out of Sea God Castle.

Jon couldn’t help but speak.

“That number City Lord Alicia quoted, it’s definitely not a random quote. She must have discussed it with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s envoy group.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. Alicia shouldn’t dare.”

Feilong replied irritably.

“Why not dare? Peace talks harm the Federation’s face, but they benefit Rainy City. They don’t have to keep fighting, and they can save so many lives. As long as they hold on to the Tidal Star Sea, it won’t be long before they earn it back.”

“Then do you have a solution?”

“Old Fei, this can’t go on. If they really reach an agreement, putting aside the issue of aiding the enemy, how do we explain it to the Council? Where do we get so many supplies?”

Jon said, somewhat frantic.

Feilong’s expression changed for a moment, then he looked at Commander Su Ming, who had been silent, and asked.

“Commander Su Ming, what do you think?”

“What can I think? Looking at her current situation, giving 50 trillion federal currency is actually quite a lot, but it’s still too far from our bottom line! If this matter remains unresolved, if we push them too hard, Rainy City might really negotiate peace with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

Commander Su Ming sighed and said.

“We know that too, but the problem is the minimum is 150 trillion federal currency; we really can’t go any lower.”

Feilong replied, his head aching.

Just as Commander Su Ming was about to say something.

Buzz~

His wristband suddenly vibrated, and a message popped up.

Commander Su Ming looked down and opened the message, a surprised expression appearing in his eyes.

He then dismissed the message and said to Feilong and Jon.

“You two go back first, I have something to deal with.”

“Alright, then we’ll be going.”

Feilong and Jon said with a sigh.

“Go on! Don’t be too troubled. Things will work out in the end; there will always be a way.”

Commander Su Ming comforted the two.

“Okay, let’s go!”

Feilong and Jon left directly.

Commander Su Ming watched their retreating figures, then raised his wristband again to look at the message, a thoughtful expression on his face.