After regaining his senses, Lancelot lived alone, leaving his servants in other rooms.
The beloved son had just recovered from a serious illness, and both his strong-willed mother, Medusa, and his father, Aide, indulged him unconditionally. The servants dared not object, as long as young master Luoni's mind did not deteriorate further, he would be the new Duke in the making, their future master, and they dared not defy his will.
After returning to his room from the garden, Lancelot closed the door, dismissed all his servants, and sat alone in a chair, awaiting his guest.
A beam of light suddenly appeared, falling through the window to the ground and transforming into two figures.
It was Elder Leimingduo and Teacher Kuliya.
"It seems I was right. Light Arrow Star God has indeed completely sided with the Radiant Echo Cult."
A clear voice came from ahead, and the content of the words made Leimingduo's eyes narrow. Looking at the calm-looking young man before him, he Earth Dao indifferently, "Young Duke, without evidence, some things cannot be said lightly."
"Hehe, consider this just me talking nonsense." Lancelot chuckled, not dwelling on the topic, and quickly changed the subject to get down to business.
"I can help your Radiant Echo Cult control all humanity on Light Arrow Star, provide you with ample cultivation resources, and even get the entire Medici Family to cooperate with you unconditionally—that's all possible."
Lancelot's negotiation style is always simple and direct, quite different from Logo and Gustavo's ambiguous and probing style. He prefers to offer an offer that the other party cannot refuse, luring them in before pursuing his own interests.
Clearly, this negotiation tactic was quite rare; Elder Leimingduo, at least, had never seen anything like it before and was stunned. He hadn't expected Duke Luoni to be so direct. Aren't human nobles usually fond of metaphors and innuendo? Why the sudden change?
Could it be that because I haven't left my sect for so many years, my knowledge is outdated?
On the contrary, Kuliya, who had been numb with shock while teaching Lancelot his cultivation, quickly reacted after hearing the latter's words and quietly tugged at Elder Leimingduo's clothes.
The latter immediately came to his senses, gave Lancelot a deep look, and tentatively Earth Dao, "When someone gives a gift, they must have something in mind. The young Duke is willing to give up such a huge benefit; surely your request is also difficult to fulfill?"
Lancelot chuckled and shook his head. "You're mistaken. My request is simple; it can be easily fulfilled as long as your sect is sincere."
Elder Leimingduo took a deep breath, "What are your requirements?"
Lancelot stood up, walked up to Leimingduo, met his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "It's simple. Kill Saerfu and the other members of the collateral branch who were involved in switching the 'Awakening Aid Potion'."
"Um?!"
Leimingduo frowned deeply, his tone clearly showing displeasure, and said, "Is the young Duke joking? We, the Radiant Echo, are a legitimate Fate Master Sect. We don't Slaughter indiscriminately. Besides, these people you're talking about are all members of the Medici Family, your blood relatives."
"Ah, family?"
Lancelot smiled knowingly, a smile that made Leimingduo's heart skip a beat, but he still didn't agree. His mind was a bit confused; this little guy clearly posed no threat to him, so what was with this unpredictable aura?
Facing him directly, I even felt like I was facing a leader; that subtle sense of oppression was simply outrageous.
Leimingduo even wondered if he had done something wrong today.
Lancelot, however, didn't want to argue with the old man any further. He stuck to his simple and direct negotiation approach, saying directly, "I've heard that your Radiant Echo Cult is quite knowledgeable about contracts. How about this, I can sign a contract with you. Once I gain control of my family, I will spare no effort to help the Radiant Echo strengthen its power. What do you say?"
"What?!!"
Leimingduo could hardly believe his ears, his eyes wide open like saucers. Kuliya beside him had the same expression, looking at Lancelot with the eyes of someone looking at a madman.
Good heavens, is this considered betraying one's own family?
Is he really serious?
Without a doubt, the two Truth Fate Master of Radiant Echo were completely bewildered by Lancelot's iron-clad, straightforward approach.
After Lancelot finished speaking, he stood aside, watching their reactions with great interest, like watching monkeys in a zoo.
In the end, it was Leimingduo reacted first. Through Lancelot's words, he finally understood that this young Duke was not joking. He even dared to sign a contract—wasn't that enough?
In light of this, Leimingduo spoke much more gently, "Please wait a moment, I need to consult the leader."
Lancelot raised his hand in a gesture of acknowledgment, as if to say, "Do as you please."
Then, Leimingduo turned around, his body enveloped in a mist of light that obscured all senses, and used some form of long-distance communication to discuss matters with the leader and elders of the Radiant Echo.
When they heard Lancelot's plan, the high-ranking members of Radiant Echo, like Leimingduo, were stunned by this heavy steel ball.
Once they realized what was happening, they quickly agreed, regardless of whether the young Duke was stupid, dull, or had other plans.
From any perspective, once the contract was signed, Radiant Echo was completely won.
Bound by a contract, as long as this kid wants to live, he must abide by the contract's terms, unless his strength reaches the level of Level Seven Truth Fate Master, but how is that possible?
Do you really think that being Fate Master is like children playing house? It's very difficult!
Even if this kid reaches the Level Seven Fate Master in the future, by then, Light Arrow Star will have already been completely devoured by our Radiant Echo. The contract being destroyed is no big deal.
And so, urged on by the high-ranking members of Radiant Echo, a dazed Leimingduo ended the communication, took out a parchment of contract, and handed it to Lancelot.
The latter took it and, without saying a word, began to write down the agreed-upon terms. After finishing, he unhesitatingly dripped his blood onto the contract and then handed it back to Leimingduo. The process was seamless and smooth, as if he had done this kind of contract signing more than once before.
Taking the parchment of the contract, Leimingduo looked at Lancelot with a complex and pitying gaze, staring at its contents. This kid probably didn't understand what kind of decision he had made.
Looking back, Leimingduo astonished to find that the young man before him was the most prodigal son he had ever seen, without exception.