15. Seeking Stability?

Demon Valley Grand Castle.

Compared to Team 4's gathering point, a gloomy, terrifying underground cave, the Third Team's gathering point was an incredibly luxurious grand castle.

At that moment, in one of the castle's living rooms, a young boy was playing checkers with an elder dressed in a black tailcoat and a top hat.

Soft music played in the hall. Fine coffee and pastries sat on the chess table, and the atmosphere was utterly serene.

Although it was a castle belonging to the Demon Race, it felt like stepping into the home of royalty.

Third Team, Fluctuation Value: 439, Heavenly Punishment Team 3.

Faction: Demon Race.

These two were Antu and the Black Gentleman.

The Black Gentleman watched the board, maintaining his elegance as he moved a piece. "It's been more than half a day since we sent Team 4 an invitation to cooperate, but they still haven't responded."

Antu watched as more and more of the Black Gentleman's pieces jumped into his home. His expression remained composed, and he kept smiling brightly. "We're the third-strongest team in this team battle, while they're the fourth."

"The weak should stick together for warmth."

The Black Gentleman said, "But if the gap in strength between the weak is too great..."

"The weaker side will be afraid, too."

Antu jumped one of his pieces into the Black Gentleman's home, then took out a piece of chocolate and carefully unwrapped it.

He took a big bite. With absolute confidence in his eyes, he said cheerfully, "No, they'll definitely agree!"

"Because they'll be even more afraid of the other two teams!"

The Black Gentleman pinched his little mustache and nodded. "As the brains of our team, if you're this confident, then I'm reassured."

"The other two teams are probably Entropy and Asylum."

"What are our