"Ahem! Of course, that isn't very realistic either." Nie Yun coughed.
The Machine Race was immune to "pain scourging." Besides, just as Codename had done before, all they needed was a Subterminal. Once they finished their business and cleaned up afterward, even Nie Yun would have no way to catch them out.
Unless the other party completely opened up their core source code!
But that would be about as invasive as cracking open someone's skull. It took little thought to realize that this would provoke fierce resistance from the Machine Race. The resulting public outrage might even topple the Duke of Dawn outright.
"We're practically half-allies now, so of course I have no problem helping you investigate the truth. I've also made a few arrangements in the Wulf Empire. They might prove useful." Nie Yun started spouting nonsense the moment he opened his mouth.
The truth was that, aside from Dark Shadow's coordinates continuing to move deeper into the Wulf Empire, which offered some small comfort, Nie Yun knew absolutely nothing about what went on in the empire's inner circles.
Still, when cooperating with a behemoth on the level of Silver Dawn, he naturally couldn't let himself look too weak.
What if they decided he was easy to bully and insisted on dragging him home to make babies?
"If you can help me fulfill my long-held wish, Silver Dawn will be at your command for a thousand years! I will never go back on my word!" Although the Duke of Dawn knew the chances were slim, the duke still made the promise with a solemn expression.
A thousand years at my command? That's a third of the Machine Race's forces!
You're putting that much on the table? That really is an irresistible offer!
"I'll certainly do my best!" Nie Yun