Xu Yi swept his gaze across the hall and saw several faces that exuded a strong military air.
Of course, among them was a round, plump fellow who seemed fairly amiable at first glance.
But surrounded by men who might as well have had "soldier" carved across their foreheads, even he had acquired a trace of murderous intent.
Feeling the murderous gazes directed at him, Xu Yi smiled and walked toward the middle-aged man whose friendly smile made him look like a merchant.
"Major General Tofka, it's a pleasure to see you again."
The merchant-like middle-aged man addressed as Major General Tofka concealed the barely perceptible trace of murderous intent in his eyes and extended his hand to Xu Yi with a broad smile.
"President Xu, I'm also delighted to see you here."
Xu Yi nodded, glanced at the others beside him, and asked, "These gentlemen must be senior generals from your Sark Kingdom Military Department?"
At Xu Yi's question, one of the middle-aged men snorted. He looked to be barely in his early forties, making him the youngest among them.
"I thought Xu Yi was someone remarkable. Turns out he's just an unremarkable young brat."
Xu Yi glanced at him, ignored his provocation entirely, and turned to Major General Tofka with a smile. "It seems your Military Department has no sincere intention of cooperating. In that case, I've apparently wasted my trip. Goodbye."
Startled to see Xu Yi actually turn to leave, Major General Tofka hurriedly grabbed him. He shot the middle-aged man who had spoken a meaningful look, then smiled at Xu Yi. "President Xu, please don't misunderstand. We're completely sincere about cooperating, without the slightest pretense. Otherwise, we wouldn't have sent so many people here specifically to meet you, would we?"
Xu Yi looked down at Major