"You're right, which is why I had Elvis tell you about the Dark Empire's latest movements. You know... this is extremely dangerous for our people," Qin said.
Lucas expressed his thanks again, then said, "I understand, but we need support. The Blue Star Federation government alone cannot resist the dark invasion."
"We will increase our investment, but your fate is in your own hands."
"The people of Blue Star do not lack the courage or determination to fight, but we do not want to make unnecessary sacrifices. The Dark Faction has received the support of darkness, while the support granted by the light is far from enough."
The two sides still disagreed over the training of knights.
The Great Xia Empire needed faith and imposed strict requirements on knights.
However, the Blue Star Federation did not have that patience. They urgently needed a large number of knights to fight the Dark Faction and establish a new balance.
As for asking the Great Xia Empire to send large numbers of knights directly into the Blue Star Federation, neither side mentioned it. That possibility was almost nonexistent unless the Blue Star Federation government had truly reached the end of its rope.
After rehashing the same old issues, Qin finally proposed a new idea. "Perhaps we can support you in a different way.
"You do not want our knights entering the Blue Star Federation in large numbers, but you could choose knights from a third party."
Lucas stated without hesitation, "The integrity of our sovereignty is our bottom line. Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to cooperate with the Dark Empire?"
"What I mean is to choose a third party you can trust to come in."
Lucas frowned. What third party could possibly put him at ease?
At that moment, he had no idea