Meriya had already recovered from her surprise. Her burning gaze seemed to be truly regarding Chen Rui seriously for the first time. "Your name?"
"Richard, inheritor of the ancient Alchemical Civilization."
"Ancient Alchemical Civilization?" Meriya was slightly taken aback, then nodded. "Meriya, Great Elder of Dragon Valley. I can fully represent His Majesty Dragon Emperor Pargoris."
This meant Meriya had truly placed Chen Rui on equal footing. Of course, aside from the abilities Chen Rui had displayed, the contract controlling the lives of the Dragon Race and the knights was the most important reason.
"Then... Richard, I'm very puzzled. What exactly is your purpose in doing this? What can you gain?"
"I don't want this needless bloodshed and hatred to continue. Compared with becoming an enemy of Dragon Valley, I would rather become a friend," Chen Rui said with a smile. "Of course, there are other reasons that are not convenient to explain for now. However, this cooperation is likewise beneficial and harmless to Dragon Valley."
"Although there are no words of threat in what you said, I still sense a very clear threat." Meriya narrowed her eyes. "You hold the lives of so many dragons in your hands. It seems I have no better choice. Fine, we can sign the contract."
Chen Rui pondered for a moment, then condensed a soul contract in his hand. "Please take a look. What do you think of these terms?"
"I'll look first. Hmm... the dragons of Dragon Valley must not inflict any harm upon the contractors... if accidental casualties occur during the trials, Dragon Valley must not harm the Titans and wind elementals who set up the trials... the two sides shall be long-term cooperative partners and must provide voluntary assistance when a crisis arises? This clause needs to be amended..." Meriya