"What do I gain by joining Phantom?"
Merlin pondered for a moment before asking.
Eru pointed at the young woman and said with a smile, "That's why I called Lian Ji here. She's the head of the Logistics Division under the Phantom Intelligence Division."
Lian Ji glanced at Merlin, then said coldly, "You can obtain all the materials you need for the Nutrient Pool from the Logistics Division, even the formula! However, you'll need a certain number of contribution points. If Deputy Commander Eru hadn't recommended you, someone like you, who has never served in the Intelligence Division, wouldn't be able to enter the Logistics Division at all."
Something stirred in Merlin's mind. He finally knew where Eru had obtained the Nutrient Pool materials he had given him. They must have come from Lian Ji.
Moreover, Lian Ji and Eru were close. Their relationship probably went beyond that of a superior and subordinate.
However, Merlin had no desire to delve into the details. He only needed to know where he could obtain these Nutrient Pool materials. Joining Phantom seemed like a good choice.
After all, no matter how badly the Sacred Dragon Empire fractured, as long as the Royal Family still held Sacred Dragon City and the head of the Sky Lion Sacred Beast, it would not fall.
For the time being, then, the Royal Family was still a powerful patron he could rely on. By staying close to it, he would at least no longer have to worry about obtaining the materials for the Nutrient Pool Formula.
"All right, I'll join Phantom!"
Merlin quickly made up his mind. Joining Phantom might place restrictions on him, leaving him less free than before, but as long as he could obtain Nutrient Pool materials, those restrictions would be worth it.
"Excellent. Lian