The Winged Race captain lowered his head and pondered for a long time before looking up. "We agree in principle, but... this is strictly a personal undertaking. Neither side can represent the civilization behind it. Do you agree?"
"Of course! If the Gemini Civilization wants to settle the score after you lose, the Ante Empire will gladly oblige!" Nie Yun nodded readily, as though he feared he might run out of fights.
Deeply displeased by that hypothetical outcome, the Sea Race captain fired back without yielding an inch. "Hmph! The same applies if you lose! The Gemini Civilization fears no one's challenge!"
"Wait, there's another issue. Whether our enemy is one person or a whole group, the two races of the Gemini Civilization have always stood together. You... wouldn't insist that we send just one warship to duel you, would you?" The Winged Race captain narrowed his eyes at Nie Yun.
Cautious by nature, he suspected that all Nie Yun's maneuvering was meant to make them cripple their own forces so he could defeat them one at a time. There was no room for moral principles in a war between civilizations. All was fair in war, and they had to stay on guard...
"Hahaha! What a coincidence. Whether our enemy is one person or a whole group, the Pioneer Knights of the Ante Empire have always faced them alone. Calling for reinforcements is a cowardly act worthy of ridicule! If you don't both come at me, that would be an insult and a provocation to me, Knight Eight Stripes!" Nie Yun stared at the two captains with the expression of a battle maniac declaring, "I can take ten of you!"
At those words, both captains looked as though they had swallowed shit.
*Arrogant! Far too arrogant! I want to find