Yao Guang folded her arms.
"Set up a formidable enemy as a target, persuade former rivals to become allies, then seize the chance to slowly devour them."
"There have been no shortage of such examples among the company's great achievements."
"I understand." Pearl nodded, her expression remaining calm, untouched by Yao Guang's words.
"Xianzhou doubts the company's sincerity."
"But please consider it this way."
"If the company truly used such an opportunity to annex Xianzhou, then my banner pool would no longer sell..."
"So please rest assured."
"What kind of reasoning is that?" Yao Guang's lips curved into a cold smile.
"When the time comes, even excuses like losing one's memories... pitiful pleas like that will still find people willing to pay."
She stepped forward, her tone growing more solemn.
"I would like the company to show its sincerity—courtesy demands reciprocity. The intelligence I am offering first is no trivial matter, and there is no time to waste."
Pearl's interest was piqued, curiosity glimmering in her eyes.
"Question: what could be more important right now than forming the Anti-Destruction Alliance?"
Yao Guang walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, her voice calm but carrying a trace of gravity.
"Nanook will not destroy the entire universe within the next few days, but someone may very well destroy this Two-Phase Paradise within those same few days."
"You have heard of Blade, a member of the Stellaron Hunters, correct?"
Pearl nodded slightly, her expression still calm.
"The company has offered a substantial bounty for him, but I have never met him."
"Besides, according to the intelligence, he should be the maternal uncle of that Nameless from the Star Rail Express..."
"And even the close friend of another Nameless."
Thoughtfulness filled her eyes.
"With connections like those, why would he destroy Two-Phase Paradise at a time