Discussing Cooperation (2)

"Mountains do not weigh upon moons, nor do flowers and grass weigh upon shadows. To know a strong man's intentions, first cut off his arms."

I had my subordinates kill the Demon Clan squad leader and eliminate the four Demon Generals precisely to cut off Demon King Jacob's arms. My next target was Demon King Jacob and the Four Great Demon Lords, but relying on my strength alone, I could only take out one side of them. That was why I had come to find you. I hoped you would cooperate with me.

If we worked together, we could make Demon King Jacob and the Four Great Demon Lords vanish completely from this Death Wasteland. When that time came, I could promise your Brain-Eating Ant Clan anything you wanted.

"How about it?"

"You can give my Brain-Eating Ant Clan anything we want? Is that true?"

The Ant King asked anxiously.

Of course, but on the condition that your Brain-Eating Ant Clan contributes its strength in this battle. Only those who give something will gain something.

Ant King, do you think I'm right?

The Ant King had already fallen for the grand promises Gaino had painted. He nodded woodenly before saying, "Of course. As long as you promise to give my Brain-Eating Ant Clan what we want, I can consider cooperating with you."

Gaino asked, "Fine. Then what does your Brain-Eating Ant Clan want?"

The Ant King blurted out, "If the Demon Clan is truly destroyed, and the Four Great Demon Lords and the Demon King are killed, then you must assign this Death Wasteland to my Brain-Eating Ant Clan. Let my Brain-Eating Ant Clan govern the Death Wasteland. Also, the Demon God Stone of my clan must be returned to us."

When Gaino heard the Ant King's demands, a flash