Andrew looked speechlessly at the Black Dragon. This guy's thick skin rivaled that bastard Tony Stark's. Fortunately, he had finally taken the bait. All that talking had not been wasted. Later, Andrew would go find Kaguya Otsutsuki to replenish himself.
Andrew said, "No problem, Black Dragon, we can work together. I'll return Duke Victor to you intact, but you must help me hold back Conqueror Kang.
"To avoid any accidents, we need to sign a Contract. We both know how serious the consequences can be if someone breaks faith in a deal like this.
"Also, signing a Contract will ensure that you don't leak my intelligence. If Chthon and the others learn that I've discovered their scheme, things will definitely change."
"Then why did you leave so cleanly before? Weren't you afraid I'd leak the news?"
The Black Dragon was somewhat hesitant about signing a Contract. It asked—not because it knew of the Contract's drawbacks, but because it instinctively did not want to sign one.
"You wouldn't. After I left, there was no need for you to join Chthon's camp. You could continue hiding. You had no reason to sacrifice your own interests for Chthon and the others."
Andrew said, "Besides, you didn't know much before. Once we truly cooperate, you'll know much more."
"That's true."
The Black Dragon nodded first, then asked, "King of Abilities, what kind of Contract is yours? Are its safety and binding effects guaranteed?"
"My Contract was made using a Cosmic Sacred Object. It is one of a kind."
Andrew took out an ancient scroll emanating mysterious fluctuations and said, "Once a Contract is signed on it, it will be overseen by the Universe Will. No one can violate it, including me. You can sense the Contract's information and see whether I'm lying."
Andrew was