After weighing the pros and cons, Silver Fist had originally harbored a few expectations and private thoughts regarding his cooperation with Ai Lan.
Now, after hearing such an analysis from the S2K Clone,
he immediately felt that it did make sense.
The rules of this world had always been like this.
There were no eternal friends, nor would there ever be eternal enemies.
As long as the benefits were great enough, anyone could be friends.
If the benefits were divided unevenly, even the best of friends could become enemies.
How could Silver Fist possibly not understand these principles?
After listening to the S2K Clone's explanation,
Silver Fist revealed a highly amused smile.
"Very good."
"I have to admit, Brother S2K, you truly have quite the gift for argument... What was that Earth Civilization idiom again?"
"Lord Silver Fist, it is 'eloquence without obstruction.'"
The S2K Clone smiled.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's it—eloquence without obstruction! Brother S2K, you are indeed a talent. You are exceptionally articulate, and you possess a powerful intelligence network."
"Working with you really saves a lot of brain cells."
Silver Fist showered the S2K Clone with praise.
The latter merely chuckled.
"You flatter me, Lord Silver Fist. I merely made an objective analysis of the pros and cons based on the actual situation."
"I dare not claim to be eloquent."
The S2K Clone waved his hand, feigning modesty.
Silver Fist chuckled inwardly, though he kept smiling on the surface.
"Then, regarding this matter...?"
He looked meaningfully at the S2K Clone.
His meaning could not have been clearer.
Of course, he could not possibly contact Ai Lan himself.
After all, their previous conflict had been extremely unpleasant, and they had nearly torn off all pretenses to each other's faces.
If Silver Fist went to ask Ai Lan for