"Semi-Public" Cooperation

"The three Supreme Lords place great importance on their friendship with Wizard Civilization."

"If Saine Master is interested in this Civilization Supreme Treasure, you may in fact retain it long-term." After pondering for a long while, Raymond Demon Emperor looked at Saine and said solemnly.

Although Raymond Demon Emperor was extremely young, he was highly valued by the Evil Tide Supreme. The fact that he could now even decide the fate of a Civilization Supreme Treasure was enough to show just how much autonomy the Evil Tide High-Level had granted him when sending him out.

Raymond Demon Emperor was looking at Saine with utmost gravity, but Saine's face was concealed by the Faceless Mask, making it impossible for anyone to discern his expression.

Saine did not continue haggling with Raymond Demon Emperor over the matter of the White Spine Scepter.

Evil Tide Civilization was indeed a "filthy rich tycoon," but it was obviously impossible to fleece Evil Tide Civilization without limit and keep taking advantage of them.

If he took "1" from Evil Tide Civilization now, he might have to repay "10" in the future.

His slender fingers unconsciously tapped against the armrest as Saine turned to another matter.

"Raymond Demon Emperor, it seems you've been through quite a few wars recently."

"Other than the war in the Demon Territory Middle Part two thousand years ago and the recent war against the Demon Subjugation Alliance, did you also participate in warfare on the Dimensional Battlefield?" Saine asked.

Saine said this because although Raymond Demon Emperor appeared perfectly intact on the surface, Saine could sense that the other party's Dominator Omnipotent Soul had been severely depleted. Moreover, he seemed to carry injuries from rule corrosion.

During the war in the Demon Territory Middle Part two thousand years ago, Saine had fought and cooperated with Raymond Demon Emperor at close range.

Saine was truly curious about what Raymond Demon Emperor had experienced over the past two thousand years.

Faced with Saine's question, Raymond Demon Emperor revealed a wry smile.

Raymond Demon Emperor replied, "Indeed, my Dominator Omnipotent Soul has been depleted rather severely. Saine Master should be able to tell."

"Besides the war in the Demon Territory Middle Part and the war against the Demon Subjugation Alliance, I have indeed gone to fight in the Dimensional Esophagus in recent years."

"However, unlike the time flow rate recognized by all plane civilizations in the Material Star Realm, I have actually been fighting on the Dimensional Esophagus Battlefield for ten thousand years," Raymond Demon Emperor replied.

Beneath the Faceless Mask, Saine's brow twitched upon hearing this information, but soon relaxed again. Saine did not reveal much of his attitude regarding the matter.

Raymond Demon Emperor continued, "As for the specific battle situation in the Dimensional Esophagus, forgive me, but I cannot disclose too much to Saine Master at present."

"The instructions from the Supreme Hall are that only once Saine Master represents Wizard Civilization and formally enters into a strategic cooperation contract with our Evil Tide will Evil Tide Civilization share all war intelligence with you."

"Not only that, Evil Tide Civilization is even willing to share logistical resources and all knowledge and technology with Wizard Civilization," Raymond Demon Emperor said in a deep voice.

The price Evil Tide Civilization offered was truly substantial.

Shared resources and knowledge... that truly scratched Wizard Civilization where it itched. Most people would find it difficult to refuse.

However, Saine still could not immediately reach any consensus with Evil Tide Civilization on such a major matter.

Wizard Civilization's scope was simply too vast. Saine could not speak for everyone with a single word.

If it were merely the Mechanical Race, or Mechanical Civilization, Saine could fully represent those Intelligent Robots right now.

After pondering for a moment, Saine answered, "Your civilization cannot reveal much to me regarding the battle situation in the Dimensional Esophagus, which makes it even harder for me to lightly make a decision that stakes the entirety of Wizard Civilization."

"This seems to be a vicious cycle."

"However, although we cannot directly establish the closest strategic cooperation with your civilization, Wizard Civilization's upper echelon has seen Evil Tide Civilization's attitude and diplomatic policies toward Wizard Civilization in recent years."

"Beyond those secret agreements we signed previously, Wizard Civilization will agree to exchange goods and information with Evil Tide in a Semi-Public manner going forward."

"However, we likewise hope that Evil Tide Civilization can further satisfy some of our demands. In particular, on the Demon Subjugation Alliance Battlefield, we hope Evil Tide can coordinate with Wizard Civilization in certain ways," Saine said.

Saine's earlier words caused Raymond Demon Emperor's expression to darken, while his later words brightened it again.

Saine's final request, however, left Raymond Demon Emperor somewhat confused.

Setting aside the matters Saine had mentioned earlier, Raymond Demon Emperor asked curiously, "Coordinate with Wizard Civilization... what exactly do you mean, Saine Master?"

Saine said, "The Myriad Transformations Celestial Venerable World of the Demon Subjugation Alliance has long held deep grudges against Wizard Civilization!"

"Next, Wizard Civilization may have plans to launch an expedition against the Myriad Transformations Celestial Venerable World."

"When that time comes, we may need Evil Tide Civilization's support on the frontal battlefield."

"Besides that, the Source Energy Remnant Clan, also part of the Demon Subjugation Alliance, has deep grievances with Wizard Civilization as well."

"If weeds are not uprooted, they will grow again when spring winds blow. Wizard Civilization is unaccustomed to having any hidden danger linger by our side for long."

"Speaking of which, I must thank Zi You. I was quite satisfied with the gift Zi You gave me not long ago. It was also this Source Energy Sub-City that helped me complete my transformation into the Level-8 Late-Stage realm."

"Although Source Energy Civilization has lost the Source Energy Sub-City, they should still retain backups of information concerning source power, the construction blueprints for Source Energy City, and the many cutting-edge mysteries involved."

"That information is equally important to me."

"The Source Energy Remnant Clan is likewise the target of Wizard Civilization's next Powerful Strike," Saine said to Raymond Demon Emperor before him.

Saine's two requests made Raymond Demon Emperor nod.

At the very least, his special trip to Wizard Civilization had not been entirely fruitless.

Trying to drag the "old fox" that was Wizard Civilization into the waters was obviously no easy task.

But any cooperation had to be accumulated bit by bit and advanced step by step.

This time, they had deepened their cooperation with Wizard Civilization and even achieved "Semi-Public" cooperation. Forming some sort of strategic alliance with Wizard Civilization afterward would then become all the more natural.

Moreover, after learning of Wizard Civilization's old grievances with the Myriad Transformations Celestial Venerable World and the Source Energy Remnant Clan, Raymond Demon Emperor pondered briefly before revealing to Saine a secret that most of Evil Tide's high-level knew.

"The Myriad Transformations Celestial Venerable World has one of your informants?" Saine asked in astonishment. "Who is it?"

Raymond Demon Emperor replied, "That would not be convenient for me to discuss in detail with Saine Master."

"But I can guarantee that if Saine Master intends to lead Wizard Civilization on an expedition against the Myriad Transformations Celestial Venerable World, Evil Tide Civilization will definitely lend you our support!" Raymond Demon Emperor said.

Saine nodded slightly.