Xiao Ran and Durandal set down their knives and forks almost at the same time. However, compared to the food on Durandal's plate, which had barely been touched, Xiao Ran had cleaned his plate completely. Perhaps because Durandal had been watching Xiao Ran's plate from the corner of his eye, he set down his utensils at the same moment when he saw that Xiao Ran's plate was empty.
After both men wiped their mouths, Xiao Ran picked up the wine provided for the meal and took a few light sips, revealing an extremely satisfied expression. "The wine is good, and so is the food."
Durandal laughed softly and raised a hand toward Xiao Ran with a smile. "If you like it, I can have the chef make some more for you."
"This is enough. Eating too much can leave you uncomfortably full. This amount is neither too little nor too much—just right." Xiao Ran gave Durandal a faintly smiling look, as though he had only just remembered the real business at hand. "Chairman Durandal, have you made the necessary arrangements for announcing LOGOS to the Outside World?"
"Of course. After such a long period of preparation, we have gathered more than enough information and confirmed the true identities of at least eighty percent of LOGOS's members, including high-ranking figures within the Earth Force who are connected to LOGOS." Durandal nodded gently with a smile before continuing. "Once your side and ours have finalized the details of our cooperation, we can announce the existence of LOGOS at any time. But Lord Xiao Ran, you should understand that although LOGOS is an independent organization, it is also the true controller of the Earth Force. Revealing it may deal the Earth Force a severe blow, but it may also drive LOGOS into a