Half an hour later, the brand-new contract had been revised and brought into the villa, placed before Carlos and Morgensen, who were happily drinking and eating meat.
The signing ceremony officially began. Carlos wrote down his name and pressed his fingerprint onto the document. Morgensen did the same, and the signing ceremony temporarily came to an end.
However, it was not over yet. Further signatures were still needed. The Five Elders had to represent the World Government and stamp it with the World Government's official seal. Carlos needed to stamp it with the royal seal of the United States of Night after it was established. Finally, they would need to jointly hold a press conference to announce it to the world.
Only then would the process be considered complete.
Both sides put away their contracts. Carlos smiled faintly. "From this moment onward, Mr. Morgensen and I, along with the World Government, are on the same side."
"However, before I return to the West Sea to establish the United States of Night, I need to see the World Government's sincerity."
"Mr. Carlos, the World Government has already shown considerable sincerity. What more do you want?" Morgensen frowned, suppressing his irritation as he inwardly complained that Carlos was far too greedy.
"Hahaha... don't misunderstand, Mr. Morgensen. I'm not trying to demand anything else from the World Government."
"I merely hope that the World Government can exchange the things I need in advance: Seastone and the corpses of Pirates from Infinite Hell."
Morgensen's expression improved somewhat upon hearing this. As long as Carlos was not being insatiably greedy. Still, although they had preliminarily reached a partnership, the news had not yet been officially announced. Handing over the goods in advance would probably not be appropriate, would it?
"Mr. Carlos, please don't rush. Once