"Answer it. If he's calling us at a time like this, it probably isn't bad news," Raine said with a sigh.
Steiger remained unmoved. Every territory of the Gods Cavalry Regiment had been lost, seized by Liu Jie, the ally he had once trusted. He had lost both face and money, like a stray dog with nowhere to go. He was truly afraid that Lu Yang was calling to mock him for being useless. If that was the case, he might as well die.
Gaddafi saw Steiger's embarrassment and said with a smile, "Answer it. Lu Yang should be trying to help us."
"Why?" Steiger asked.
Gaddafi said, "He can't possibly want Liu Jie to grow stronger, can he? The two of them are sworn enemies. What good does it do him if we fail completely?"
Steiger thought about it and felt that Gaddafi made sense. He pressed the answer button and said, "This is Steiger. President Lu Yang, hello."
Lu Yang laughed. This was the first time Steiger had spoken to him in such a humble manner. Smiling, he said, "It's really not easy hearing you use honorifics. How are things on your end?"
Steiger gritted his teeth angrily. What he hated most was lowering his head before Lu Yang. Holding back the urge to curse, he said, "Don't you already know exactly how I am? Didn't the spy you planted here report my situation to you long ago?"
Lu Yang laughed and said, "Fine, I know things aren't looking too good over there. Do you want my help?"
"What can you help with?" Steiger sneered. "Are you going to lend me Sky Sword Stronghold, or send troops to help me fight Liu Jie now?"
Lu Yang sighed and said, "Neither is possible. You know that I just fought