His silence was like an invisible wall, cutting off the atmosphere in the office into two opposing realms.

Xia Xiu did not urge him, but just waited quietly, staring at the other party with his golden pupils, with an unquestionable pressure.

In the end, it was Xia Xiu's words that broke the calm.

His voice gradually became heavier, and every word seemed to hammer Hanks' heart.

"The fate of the Kailasel family is a warning," his tone was like a blade, cold and sharp, "Don't play tricks with us."

Hanks paused his fingers and looked up at Xia Xiu, the expression on his face was complicated and difficult to decipher.

After a moment, he sighed softly, put down the coffee cup in his hand, spread his hands helplessly and said with a smile:

"Well, then, dear Lord Abraham, what do you want me to do?"

"cooperate."

Xia Xiu said bluntly.

He leaned back slightly on the back of the chair, opened his hands casually, and wore a gentle smile, but it contained a decisive force that could not be ignored.

"At the same time, I also hope that your friends will understand that cooperation is the only right choice."

Hanks did not respond and just continued to remain silent, but this time there was a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.

He was thinking about Xia Xiu's words, and Xia Xiu obviously felt the other party's hesitation.

He smiled slightly, his voice slightly softened, but still pointed to the core:

"Terra is undergoing a major change that has not happened in thousands of years. There is a huge enemy in front of us. I don't want to use humanity's limited power to fight among ourselves... No one wants to do that right now.

No one wants the virtual (plane) economy to really swallow up and destroy the real (real world) economy, and no one wants the human government of Terra to be replaced by the belief system of the Golden Court."

"So, for this red line matter involving abnormal weaponization, it will end with the destruction of the Naga Ring and the Kailasel family - after that, you must carry out your unscrupulous activities within our limited scope.

action."

"We need unity now - even if it is short-lived and disingenuous."

Having said this, Xia Xiu slowly raised his right hand and pointed at himself.

“Heaven, as a visible hand—”

Then he raised his left hand and pointed at Hanks.

"And you, as the invisible big hand——"

Snap——

The two hands slowly merged in the air, as if they were building some invisible connection.

"——When facing a formidable enemy, I hope we can carry out in-depth cooperation and jointly attack the enemy."

Hanks' eyes stayed on Xia Xiu's combined hands. He was struck by this simple movement and the courage contained in it. However, this shock was soon replaced by various interests.

Overwhelmed by relevant considerations,

He was silent for a moment, with a complex expression on his face, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he nodded slowly and asked in a low but clear voice:

"What's the term of cooperation?"

Xia Xiu sat up straight, put his hands on his knees naturally, looked firmly, and answered in an unquestionable tone:

"——Until the Ivy War ends, the Royal Court is destroyed, and humanity achieves an overwhelming, unquestionable, and irrefutable victory."

Hanks' eyes narrowed slightly, as if trying to find a trace of looseness in Xia Xiu's expression, but in the end he found nothing.

After pondering for a moment, Hanks spoke again, with a slightly tentative tone:

"So, in what capacity are you cooperating with those abnormal capitals now? Is it as the sword holder of the individual mighty unit of the Kingdom of Heaven, or..."

He didn't finish what he said, but the subtext was already clear.

If it is just a sword-wielding person, although it has a deterrent effect, it may not be enough in deep cooperation involving abnormal capital.

Xia Xiu interrupted him without hesitation, his tone was simple and direct:

"I am cooperating with you as a reserve decision-maker for the kingdom of heaven."

He paused for a moment, his eyes showing great confidence.

"With this cooperation, I will exercise my reserve decision-making power."

His tone was sonorous and forceful, without any hesitation or uneasiness, as if this was his natural right.

When Hanks heard this, he frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about the meaning behind this sentence.

After a while, he lowered his head and took a sip of coffee. When he raised his head again, there was a hint of awe and caution in his eyes.

"The powers of reserve decision-makers..."

He repeated it in a low voice, then let out a long sigh and showed a meaningful smile.

"It seems that we really need to pay extra attention to this cooperation."

Xia Xiu stared at Hanks, with a faint smile on his lips, but his tone remained calm and determined:

"It seems you agreed to introduce them."

Hanks' eyes flickered slightly, as if he was weighing some gains and losses deep in his heart. He sighed slightly, his tone slightly cautious but still maintaining the tact of a businessman: "

I can introduce you to the representatives of Abnormal Capital, but there are two conditions - the location is determined by them, and only you can participate."

The atmosphere in the room instantly became quiet, as if even the air became solemn due to these words.

Although Hanks' tone sounded calm, it revealed some hidden danger, reminding Xia Xiu of the complexity of this cooperation and the undercurrent behind it.

However, the expression on Xia Xiu's face did not change at all.

He just nodded and said in a calm tone:

"certainly."

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Chapter completed!