After some pleasantries:
Though the two had not formed an alliance, given the current circumstances, they still reached a consensus:
The Ninth Prince would provide Chu Qing with intelligence on the Unique Association.
When necessary, Chu Qing would give the Ninth Prince certain opportunities.
Finally, Chu Qing asked curiously:
"Aren't you afraid I'll wipe out the Unique Association completely?"
The Ninth Prince smiled. "The Unique Association is made up of remnants from the Great Emperor Era."
"This organization exists not only in the Great Gan Empire, but elsewhere as well."
"Every Unique Association operates across dozens, even hundreds, of empires."
"You may clear out the Unique Association here in the Great Gan Empire, but there are still others elsewhere."
"At worst, I'll go join the Unique Association in another empire!"
Chu Qing's heart stirred. "What exactly does the Unique Association want to do?"
The Ninth Prince shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure either."
"All that is currently known is that if the Unique Association succeeds in rebuilding the failed Great Emperor Era, it will become a super organization!"
"Mm... something like Mythology or the Heavenly Court."
Chu Qing nodded.
Organizations like Mythology and the Heavenly Court were enormous.
If the Unique Association became such an organization, it would be terrifying as well.
The Ninth Prince smiled. "Now, princes from many empires have joined the Unique Association."
"Everyone wants to get a share of the pie within this super organization!"
Chu Qing laughed. "With hundreds, perhaps thousands of princes trying to get a share of the pie in one organization, I'm afraid the difficulties will pile up mountain upon mountain!"
"Who knows how many princes will still be alive in the end!"
The Ninth Prince said solemnly, "That is why I want to form an alliance with you!"
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