Ronan tacitly accepted this "debt" and only asked, "About when can you get it sorted out?"
"Hmm, when we meet in real life?"
"...What's the exact date?"
"Next month. I probably won't be able to go back until the first of next month."
Ronan nearly shouted: That long?
He barely held it in when the Martial Emperor started calculating on the other end. "Let me see... Hmm, that day's a Friday. I'll go back and rest for a day, then it'll be perfect for a weekend outing. Next Saturday, then."
A whole week!
Ronan was deeply displeased, but he also knew that the closer things came to a critical moment, the more composed he needed to be. On second thought, setting aside the time he needed to assess and digest the information he had gained today, there was also Outer Earth. Which identity should he use to meet in real life? He had to make sure he did not betray any weakness or expose his trump card right away. That required careful consideration and advance preparation as well.
A few extra days to adjust would be good too, so he agreed in a low voice.
"Fine."
"You're the guest this time, so I'll go welcome you in East 725 District. We can discuss the exact time, place, and identities next week."
"Alright." Influenced by the Martial Emperor's tone, Ronan had nearly ended the conversation there. Fortunately, he remembered there were other matters to discuss. "By the way, Your Majesty, there are two projects before the end of the year. One involves Master Xiu Shenyu..."
Before he could even mention the possible costs of the Blood Intent Ring Fortress clearing out the area around Xia City, the Martial Emperor readily answered, "Need money? Too many debts are no burden. I'll approve