Swimsuit or Guns, Pick One

After explaining, Yelagond crossed his arms in front of his lower abdomen, speaking sincerely.

She really didn't intend to go to war with Utopia; she originally wanted to create an environment where they could be alone together, but she didn't expect that the other party couldn't be teleported.

Huang Cao wasn't surprised when he heard this; he had initially thought it was just a provocation.

But now that I think about it, it was probably just a misunderstanding. It wasn't that the other party didn't want to send it, but that they couldn't.

Only...

I came to Siergrag to cause trouble, what misunderstanding?

There's no misunderstanding, you were the one who started it!

But... looking at the woman in front of him who was bowing so low, Yelagond seemed to genuinely want to make amends for his mistake.

Although Huang Cao wanted to be arrogant and unreasonable at this moment, he decided to listen to what compensation the other party could offer first.

Master Huang is kind-hearted. If the other party were to take direct action, Utopia's army could reach the gates of Siergrag in just two days.

But Yelagond's current politeness was quite a surprise to Master Huang.

It seems the other side isn't entirely unaware of the international situation; at least they're more open-minded than the people here.

"All personnel, stand by. Be vigilant if you encounter locals, unless attacked."

After calming his restless soldiers, Huang Cao asked curiously:

"What kind of compensation? If they offer a lot, there might be room for negotiation."

"Of course, so I'd like to invite you to my home. I have a large collection of antiques and treasures..."

"Although it can't compare to the land and assets of this country, my soldiers have certainly suffered a lot stationed in such a desolate land. Giving them some benefits wouldn't hurt. Lead the way."

Unfortunately, it's not land assets?

Yelagond gripped the hem of his dress tightly with extreme nervousness.

The things inside the cave must be considered antiques, they're several hundred years old...

After a short while, Huang Cao arrived at the lair of the God of the Snow Mountain. Upon opening the door, he saw a large pile of golden handicrafts on the table in the center.

"These treasures should be worth a lot of money here. May I ask...?"

Before the owner of the place Yelagond, could finish speaking, Huang Cao picked up these exquisite-looking little trinkets.

But he soon looked troubled.

"Yelagond, to be honest, if these artifacts of yours were sold in the free market under my control, their value wouldn't even cover the fuel costs for my fleet to get here."

"Well?"

Huang Cao picked up a statue with a speechless expression, then scratched off the gold paint with his fingernail.

"These sculptures are all made of wood. Although Siergrag has a great passion for religious artifacts, it's clear that these won't fetch a high price. Everything here is the same, except for the axe hanging on the wall, which looks like a collectible artifact, but the axe and its wooden handle are almost completely rotten."

Huang Cao searched the room in Yelagond for about half an hour.

If you add a few pieces of clothing that have a slight creamy smell, the total value of these tattered items wouldn't even exceed ten gold coins.

"Ms. Yelagond, your attempts to play the victim won't work now. If the compensation isn't sufficient, I'm going to become very awful."

Huang Cao placed his hands on the shoulders of the maid named Ya'er, his aura imposing and dignified, like a normal person facing a raging flood or a ferocious beast, even though the latter was clearly the real Great Beast.

"I will find a way to compensate your country for its losses! Please do not attack Siergrag! As long as this land and its people are not harmed, I am willing to do anything!"

With a thud, Yelagond knelt down before the man in front of him and humbly embraced his right leg.

"Without Siergrag, I don't know how I would survive... Please, I beg you... I'd do anything!"

I... you...

It feels like you're trying to form a band with someone else. And as a deity of a nation, do you really need to be so humble?

Actually, it's not Yelagond's fault at all; she also wanted to be assertive and not embarrass Sherrard.

But all of this is predicated on the other side not having Great Beast to help them.

If there were no Great Beast within Utopia, Yelagond would have a slight confidence in winning many battles to defend the nation's dignity.

The problem was that Yelagond soon discovered that the man possessed two very strong Great Beast marks.

And each one is much stronger than me, how am I supposed to fight them?

Not one, but two!

Moreover, these are all compatriots who have lived for thousands of years. There's really no way to win against them; it's better to just surrender.

So, having no other choice, I had to swallow my pride and beg.

What Master Huang considered trinkets were actually very precious symbols to her, representing her footprints in Siergrag.

Siergrag was so poor that even the gods didn't have a treasury.

The mineral resources are abundant, but their development is difficult.

She is the God of the Snow Mountain, not the god of Draco, so she cannot breathe fire and naturally does not need to consume minerals to ensure her fire-breathing ability.

Are you really willing to do anything?

Huang Cao asked again, her expression gradually becoming one of anticipation and curiosity.

"If you want to punish Siergrag, then do as much punishment as you can on me! I'm willing to do anything!"

Yelagond pleaded again, humbly.

Chapter 471: Swimsuit or Guns, Choose One

How can one effectively threaten a Great Beast?

Force is certainly a good choice, but their long lifespan has long made them indifferent to life and death, and there are quite a few hot-tempered old men and women among them.

Even the usually gentle and understanding Shu had personally experienced the brutal battlefield.

This leads to two methods, one for dealing with Great Beast that humans have had little and the other for dealing with them frequently.

For Great Beast that have had little contact with humans, conquering them by force is naturally the most efficient method.

Another type of Great Beast that lives in close proximity to humans has long since transformed into a human to an unlimited extent through its interactions with them.

Therefore, they naturally possess human moral values, making these Great Beast actually quite easy to control.

Huang Cao had a lot of experience with this, after all, Lianhe Shu and Xi were the best among the Great Beast. When they slept together under the same quilt, they would still be shy when they needed to be, and would not show an icy expression.

So Yelagond, now you're really going to be on the field.

Of course, the Huang Cao had no lust for Yelagond.

The subsequent actions were solely intended to teach the other party a lesson and instill fear in them.

Only by leaving her with unforgettable memories can she maintain respect for utopia and avoid making foolish mistakes later.

"Mr. Huang, this really isn't appropriate. My butt feels a little cold."

"What's wrong with that? Since you've said it, if I don't take advantage of you and give you some leverage, how will the Siergrag people know that I captured Yelagond?"

"But can I really wear these pants? I don't understand civilized aesthetics. Even my real body isn't this exposed."

"Just tell me, isn't it cool and comfortable to wear?"

"How embarrassing! Mr. Huang, your image seems quite different from the rumors circulating about you?"

Yelagond, dressed in a swimsuit made from newly planted Huang Cao, couldn't resist burying her girlish body in the snow.

The rosy complexion is not due to cold, but rather a shyness unique to humankind.

In his Great Beast form, Yelagond is covered by fur and scales, but when he transforms into a human, his clothes are changed into a swimsuit, making him feel utterly insecure.

Yelagond stood up and used her arms to cover her chest. Her swimsuit wasn't the sexy type; her front armor was only partially covered, and even her swim trunks were boxer shorts.

Even so, the feeling of having large areas of skin exposed still made the conservative Yelagond feel uncomfortable.

Is this really the wise and powerful Mr. Huang that the former head of the SilverAsh Family spoke of?

"Alright, the photos are done. Don't even think about changing your appearance, or you'll see just how ruthless I can be."

"And don't think this is all over. I just gave myself a way to save face. Your apology was sincere enough. If you had a temper like a cockroach, Siergrag wouldn't be seeing the sun rise the day after tomorrow."

"We've finished the swimsuit photos; next, we'll take some more revealing photos."

Steam rose from Yelagond's head, and her gentle eyes seemed to say:

Mr. Huang, are you really going to be so heartless?

Yelagond initially thought that the other party's next move would definitely be to make him sacrifice himself.

But when I looked up, I saw that Huang Cao's eyes were full of innocence, and all I could see was indifference towards tools.

There was not a trace of lust in the other person's eyes; my body felt as if I were looking at a piece of meat.

Yelagond didn't think her body was ugly; she could easily be called a great beauty, yet the other party was frighteningly calm.

Huang Cao chuckled sarcastically. "You think I'd have any other feelings for you? I rule most of Terra's land. What kind of illusion makes you think I'm someone who only thinks with my lower body?"

"To put it bluntly, I was just giving you another chance to show your obedience. Since you can't even do that, then there's nothing more we can talk about."

"I know all about the trains I invested in building, and my local agents in Utopia. Don't even think about hiding it. If you feel I'm trampling on your dignity..."

Huang Cao adjusted the camera's settings to the one-click delete interface and handed the camera to Yelagond.

"I don't want to make things difficult for anyone. Just press this button and all the photos I just took will be deleted. But in return, I will take what I just said very seriously. Siergrag must pay the price for his actions."

"Nothing in the international arena is a joke. Some things only become clear once they're brought to the forefront, so it's better to handle them in a lighthearted, joking manner rather than putting them on the table."

To put it bluntly, Huang Cao just wanted to give Yelagond and Siergrag a small punishment.

While we're at it, let's find an excuse to postpone the loan until they can't repay it before we take action.

Moreover, Yelagond just said that the punishment for Siergrag could be inflicted on her instead.

Huang Cao, of course, chose to satisfy her.

But they didn't know what to punish them with; they had no money and no land to give them.

This is equivalent to a beggar owing money to a bank.

If they don't have the money to pay, they simply don't have the money. What can you do but resort to force?

As for beating Yelagond, that punishment is far too lenient and serves no deterrent purpose.

Could beating up the Great Beast make up for my losses in Siergrag? Of course not.

"Yelagond, you have the thickest skin I've ever seen among Great Beast. You claim you can do everything, but in reality, you can't do anything at all."

"You surely know why I'm here. If I were to order you to do anything, it would definitely jeopardize Siergrag's interests, and you would certainly refuse."

"So your promise to do anything is just a worthless promise."

I really hadn't expected that... Yelagond fell silent.

Huang Cao's words were not without reason, and she even considered things that Huang Cao had not thought of.

The other person taking photos to record their shameful side was simply a choice born of desperation.

Since a deity can't offer anything, all they can do is resort to mental pressure.

Having obtained these photos, Huang Cao felt his trip was worthwhile, and in a sense, he had accomplished his small strategic goal.

It's practically like having a handle on this deity, which can be used to threaten them if any conflicts arise in the future.

It might not work, but it will definitely disgust her.

This punishment is sufficient, and the other party clearly cares a lot about these photos.

Huang Cao originally planned to take these photos and then let bygones be bygones about the flying warship being transported away, thus sparing her from the situation.

I just didn't expect Yelagond to care so much about his human body; his moral bottom line seems to be a bit higher than I imagined.

If exchanges and conflicts between countries can be resolved with respect for individual dignity, the cost is actually very low, and it is much better than war.

But if Yelagond is unwilling to accept even such a low-cost compromise, Huang Cao can naturally assume that, as Great Beast, she is prepared to fight Utopia to the bitter end.

If they refuse, then the train issue can be resolved today, and Huang Cao won't need to worry about whether the other party can repay the loan. He can just lead the flying warship and directly crush Siergrag.

Since they have no intention of submitting anyway, it's better to destroy their religious beliefs by force. After all, if you look closely, the religion of Siergrag seems to be quite associated with evil.

Therefore, the actions just now were all a different kind of test, using the mistakes and dignity of a Great Beast to set up a test for itself.