Chapter 357 The Conditions

When the two arrived at the secret meeting room under the cover of night, the leadership of the six nations had been waiting online for quite some time. The giant screen in the meeting room displayed the leaders of the six nations, marking a remote video conference.

As soon as Han Xiao walked in, the leaders of the six nations sized him up without showing any emotion. Han Xiao turned to give Bennett a look, and Bennett retreated to the side, indicating that he would not participate in the upcoming talks, leaving Han Xiao to stand alone in front of the screen.

"Leaders of Xinglong, Haixia, Ruilan, Tireus, Hongfeng, and Odifenna, this should be our first meeting. Good evening, gentlemen," Han Xiao said calmly.

"Hello, Black Phantom… or rather, you call yourself Black Star now. We have been following you for a long time, and we are very happy to have this conversation."

The Xinglong leader responded with a kind smile. Because Han Xiao had served in the Xinglong Intelligence Agency and had a good relationship, the Xinglong leader served as the representative to preside over the exchange.

Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "I know why you're here, so let's get straight to the point."

"Bennett understands our intentions, but we would rather talk to you in person. Bennett has told us about your intention to leave and come back, which is to protect the people of this planet from being destroyed by the Disaster of Mutation. You are a noble person, and we admire you very much. As you can see, our people are under threat. Through this meeting, we hope to get your help."

The Xinglong leader didn't beat around the bush.

"So, what are your requests?"

"We hope that you will help us restore the collapsed order and rescue the people who are in danger."

"How do you want to implement it specifically?" Han Xiao asked patiently.

"…After discussion, we unanimously hope that the sanctuary can share the formula and raw materials of the inhibitor, and send people to guide the manufacturing process. At the same time, we hope to obtain a large batch of finished inhibitors to solve the emergency situation in our country. First, we will focus on restoring the operation of the government and the army, and then try our best to isolate and treat the people. As long as we regain our strength, we can prevent the situation from continuing to deteriorate and control the situation. In this process, we hope to borrow your warriors and fleet. We will let you know a more detailed plan."

"Sounds good. You delayed contacting me for a day because you were discussing the plan, right?" Han Xiao said indifferently, neither affirming nor denying. "So, what's in it for me?"

The leaders of the six nations were stunned. Weren't you here specifically to prevent the disaster and provide free assistance to the refugees? Why are you suddenly talking about rewards?

"What's wrong? You seem a little surprised?" Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Isn't this a transaction? If there's no reward, then don't waste my time."

"This… no one can stay out of this. Resisting the disaster is everyone's responsibility. How can this be a transaction? Didn't you come back to save the creatures of this planet?" The leader of Odifenna interjected.

"That's true, but that's not what we're talking about now." Han Xiao stood with his arms folded. "What you're asking for now is to use my strength to help you restore your rule over your territory. I'll help you restore order, and you'll give me rewards. A fair trade. Otherwise, why should I help you?"

"Helping us can save more refugees. Isn't that a reason?" said the leader of Haixia.

"Everyone dies eventually. It's wishful thinking to try to save everyone. I believe you've all read my file, so you obviously know that I'm not an idealist. My goal is to stop the disaster and prevent this planet from being destroyed. I can accept whether more people die or fewer people die, so don't use this reason to threaten me. I'm not Bennett. I'm not that kind. This isn't the confidence you can use to make demands of me."

Han Xiao said slowly, "The survival of your regime makes no difference to me. I can just guard the sanctuary and wait for refugees from all over the world to take the initiative to ask for help. They won't be foolish enough to stay in your territory and wait for death. When your regime is overthrown, I can support the sanctuary to become the new regime on this planet and become the sole ruler."

Bennett opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but stopped. He had no ambition to rule and completely disagreed with this view, but after hesitating for a moment, he finally chose to stand by and watch, trusting Han Xiao and letting him continue.

"I don't deny that you really want to save the people, but your bigger motivation is that you want to use the inhibitor and my strength to stabilize your own collapsing regime. There's no way to deny this." Han Xiao shook his head and said coldly, "So, get your identities right. Since you're asking for help, then you have to look like you're asking for help. I'm the one who's qualified to make requests, not you."

The leaders of the six nations were shocked and angry. They didn't expect Han Xiao to be so impolite.

"No, I think you're mistaken. You're not as important as you think you are." The leader of Tireus, who had always been tough, spoke and said in a deep voice, "We have already applied for the assistance of Godora, and they will arrive soon. Seeking your help is just to save as many people as possible. Since you're not polite, then we have no choice but to hope that you can remember that you rejected us, which caused some people who could have survived to die. They were all killed by you."

Black Star was not the only hope. The six nations were just contacting Han Xiao with a try-it-and-see attitude. Deep down, they still trusted Godora Civilization more.

"Everyone is sensible. Don't take out this kind of moral logic threat to make people laugh. As for what you said about being impolite…"

Han Xiao shook his head and smiled. "Godora should be very polite to you, right? But apart from the knowledge of Supers that encourages individual awakening, have they given you any other help? Not only did it not help, but it also shook your social order. It was because of the appearance of Godora that the Hundred Nations War happened decades ago, and countless people died… Moreover, Godora's rescue team hasn't arrived yet, has it?"

The leaders of the six nations were silent.

Han Xiao raised an eyebrow, suddenly changed the topic, spread his hands, and said jokingly, "A few years ago, I helped you win the Germinal War. At that time, I didn't have the opportunity to talk to you highest leaders, but now you're taking the initiative to come to me. Why has our status been reversed in just two years? Why is the difference so big?"

The faces of the six national leaders darkened, and they suddenly felt stabbed in the heart.

Negotiations are negotiations. If we can't talk, then so be it. Suddenly poking at people's sore spots is too inconsiderate!

Bad person!

"You can only hug the thighs of Godora Civilization. They are like your ancestors. Even if you don't understand them, you have to treat them kindly and act like grandsons in a humble manner. As for me, I not only know the details of Godora Civilization, but I have also cooperated with them several times and maintained a good relationship. I can even talk directly to their high-level officials. Can you do that?"

The faces of the six national leaders were as black as the bottom of a pot. This was the truth, and it had always been a pain in their hearts. No ruler was willing to have no say, but the difference in civilization strength forced them to bow their heads.

They didn't know about Black Star's deeds in the interstellar world, but if what Han Xiao said was true, Black Star's power seemed to be much more powerful than they had imagined, and they were secretly shocked.

Han Xiao tapped on the table and said, "Assuming Godora helps you solve the Disaster of Mutation and leaves in a spaceship, leaving behind a devastated land, you are still a low-level native civilization on Aquamarine Star. Nothing has changed. Do you expect Godora to take you into the interstellar world? Think about it with your ass, you also know that it's impossible."

The expressions of the six national leaders changed. They all knew that what Han Xiao said was true. Godora would provide disaster relief, but they would never help them develop. They knew this very well. For example, although Godora gave them interstellar communicators, they closed ninety-nine percent of the functions, only allowing them to contact Godora in one direction to prevent them from understanding the interstellar world.

Even if the Disaster of Mutation was solved, they would have to clean up the mess themselves. Not only would they not improve, but even their fragile civilization would regress.

Han Xiao didn't stop and continued, "If you want to have an equal dialogue, you have to jump out of the level of natives and officially set foot in the interstellar world, but your technical level is at least several hundred years away from becoming a member of the interstellar world. Do you want to pin your hopes on a vague technological explosion that you don't know when it will come? Are you willing to do that?"

"What exactly do you mean?" The Xinglong leader said in a deep voice.

"Don't you understand yet? Only me, the only one you can count on is me!" Han Xiao slammed the table and shouted, "I am your only choice, only I, the only Aquamarine Star person in the universe, am willing to help you develop!"

The six national leaders widened their eyes in disbelief.

"You, you mean…"

"Face reality, what I'm talking to you about now is not just disaster relief, but the future!"

Han Xiao put his hands behind his back, and his entire body exuded an aura of coercion from head to toe.

In his previous life, the players worked together and finally completed the Disaster of Mutation main quest, but it was delayed for too long. When Godora solved the Disaster of Mutation, the six nations had already collapsed, and the civilization only had dim embers left. The people who had lost their homes were struggling to survive on the land.

Because they discovered the special potential of the players in the process of fighting the disaster, after the matter, Godora established a stronghold on the nearly ruined Aquamarine Star and took in a steady stream of Inhumans (new players).

Han Xiao was inclined to protect the six nations. No matter what, it would be easier to organize any action with a mature regime in charge. Aquamarine Star was a newbie planet. If he could build a branch base here, he could recruit players continuously.

These words caused a huge wave in the hearts of the six national leaders, and they all fell silent, quickly thinking about the pros and cons.

Han Xiao's words made their hearts flutter. Although Godora was powerful, they were after all aliens, and their hearts were different.

Black Star, who came from Aquamarine Star, was the real "one of us"!

No matter how unwilling they were to admit it, reason told them that this might be the only opportunity to change the fate of their civilization.

"…What do you want?" The Ruilan leader said with difficulty.

"The words have been said very clearly. You know what I want. Even if you don't give it to me, I can take it myself."

"Your ambition is too big…"

"Trust me, the magnificence of the universe is worth this little bit of effort. You will never regret buying this ticket. You will only regret missing the opportunity for the rest of your life."

Buzz—

The screen suddenly went black, and the video went offline.

Bennett was immersed in the shock just now and couldn't help but wonder, "Did they refuse?"

"No."

Han Xiao's lips curled up. "They're discussing it."

Bennett stared at Han Xiao with a complicated look and said, "You've changed."

"I've never changed." Han Xiao shrugged and said casually, "It's just that no one can understand every aspect of a person."

Bennett didn't say anything else. His heart was in a mess. Black Star was going to become the ruler of this planet! Could it be that his motive for returning was not only to save people, but also to rule this planet?!

He didn't know if Han Xiao was doing the right thing. History had proved countless times what the consequences would be if power was concentrated in one person's hands. He had seen too many tragic endings of ambitious people. The swelling desire had always been the source of tragedy. You must know that when you stare into the abyss, the abyss is also saying, "What are you looking at?"

Time stretched out like a spider spinning silk. After waiting in silence for ten minutes, the screen finally lit up again.

The six national leaders all appeared, staring at Han Xiao with complicated expressions.

"As long as you carry out your promise, we are willing to meet all your demands. We will also listen to your orders when it comes to the power we can mobilize."

"We accept your conditions!"

The six nations didn't actually have much room to choose. As long as one regime chose to accept, the others would fall behind if they didn't accept. Xinglong was the first to compromise. After discussion, the other five nations agreed one after another—Black Star had already entered the level of the universe. It was not shameful to compromise with him.

One party was out of reach, treating them like dogs, ignoring them, while the other was their own kind, promising to really help them. Since they were going to hug their thighs anyway, they might as well hug the thighs of the latter.

They didn't ask in detail what Han Xiao could give them, because they knew very well that they were not qualified to ask. This was not a fair deal. They had no chips. As Black Star said, even if they didn't give it to him, he could take it himself!

This was a one-sided act of charity!

Han Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was very happy, maintained a calm expression on the surface, and smiled, "My people will take a spaceship to your territory as soon as possible to help you restore order in your country."

The six national leaders nodded.

"Since we have reached a consensus, then tell me a little bit of information first."

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes. "Where is Death Knell Island?"