Chapter 553 Negotiations (1/2)
The two of them proceeded into the spare conference room; the original one already had a huge hole smashed within it.
Nagakin ordered his guards not to allow anyone in before closing the door. Staring at the mutation source that Han Xiao had placed on the table with a burning gaze, Nagakin walked over to the table and studied it.
A black liquid substance was sealed in a transparent sphere, and its shape slowly changed.
”Are you sure that this is the source of the Mutation Disaster?” Nagakin paused for a moment before continuing. ”It isn't that I don't trust you, but I have to be certain because this matter is extremely important.”
Han Xiao could understand Nagakin's careful attitude and slowly said, ”Don't worry, this is a Mutation Source that has not been unsealed. Two years ago, when carrying out a mission, I coincidentally met the carrier from DarkStar with this item on him. I somehow managed to snatch it from DarkStar, but since I didn't know what it was, I passed it over to Floating Dragon Island.
”Only when the Mutation Disaster erupted and I searched for some information was I certain that this black gluey substance is the Mutation Source. I came to find you half a month ago because of this matter, but you were busy at that time. Thus, I went back on my own to fetch this item.”
Upon hearing that, Nagakin slapped his forehead with regret. ”You should have contacted me earlier!”
Han Xiao waved his hands to show that he was also extremely helpless and purposely asked, ”With this source, you guys should be able to develop the antidote, right?”
”I am not a researcher, and I will have to wait for the conclusion of the research department…” Nagakin clenched his fists and could not suppress his excitement. ”However, it will definitely speed up the research progress!”
Godora's researchers had been researching the Mutation Disaster from the start and were attempting to create an antidote. However, they could only study the infected individuals and did not have any data on the Mutation Source. As such, their research had been delayed.
With the original source of the mutation, they would be able to carry out more experiments and develop an antidote to deal with the illness! The progress of the research would definitely be sped up greatly!
The earlier they resolved the Mutation Disaster, the earlier they could prevent the situation from becoming worse!
This meant that with the item that Han Xiao had handed to them, Godora would be able to break the situation that DarkStar engineered and turn the tables!
At this moment, Han Xiao interrupted Nagakin's dreams and said with a smile, ”Don't misunderstand me. I never said that I would give this thing to you guys.”
”What‽” Nagakin's gaze shot over immediately with a trace of enmity within it. This was an item that Godora had to obtain at all cost. Even Black Star…
”Don't be so nervous. What I mean is, you can have the item, but I need a reward. I am a mercenary, and I like to solve my problems with transactions. In other words…” Han Xiao stroked his chin as he said, ”How much is Godora willing to pay for this Mutation Source?”
”I see.” Nagakin's eyes narrowed, and he calmed down. At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind.
In this tense situation, Black Star had suddenly been able to take out an item capable of breaking the stalemate… This is truly fishy!
It was possible that Black Star wanted to gain riches from the chaos, but there was another very small possibility—Black Star had ties with DarkStar.
Black Star had made DarkStar suffer quite a number of losses, and the impression that an ordinary person would get was that both parties were enemies. It would be impossible for the past events to be a set up. However, if DarkStar was willing to endure humiliation and, instead of taking revenge, contact Black Star personally and pay him a high price to work together, this was also a possibility.
Black Star was a mercenary who fought for riches, and Nagakin never had held too much expectations toward mercenaries. It was not him thinking too much; he had no choice but to be extremely careful. The problem with DarkStar was extremely delicate, and he had no choice but to consider all possible sources of risk. After all, Black Star had been able to suddenly take out an item that was the key to resolving their crisis. Even if the other party was able to explain the origins of the item clearly, it was not very convincing to Nagakin.
As these thoughts flashed through his head, Nagakin said in a deep voice, ”Is Floating Dragon aware of your actions?”
He decided to contact Floating Dragon personally. It was impossible for Floating Dragon to work together with DarkStar, and he would only be at ease if Floating Dragon acknowledged Han Xiao's words.
”Of course they're aware.” Han Xiao had anticipated this question and shrugged his with a smile. ”If you are worried, you can go and ask Ames personally. I brought her over.”
Plop!
Nagakin slipped off his chair and fell onto the ground.
He then crawled back up pathetically.
”You you you you… you brought Dragon Emperor to this planet‽”
”That's right, she is in the plaza.”
Nagakin looked at Han Xiao in disbelief.
Oh my goodness! What kind of a figure is Ames? And she has actually been called over by Black Star? Just how much authority does this fellow have on Floating Dragon Island! Am I playing Wayne Cards‽
”I don't have anything to ask…” Nagakin laughed bitterly. For Black Star to bring such a character over, he was obviously unafraid of Nagakin verifying his words with Floating Dragon. If that was the case, what was the point in him suspecting anything? No matter what, it was impossible for him to doubt the relationship between Ames and Black Star. Black Star did not have those rights yet!
Han Xiao's expression remained calm. On the way back, he had told Ames about the Mutation Source. Since it was not something disgraceful, there was no need for him to hide it from Ames. Han Xiao understood her and knew that she would not bother about these little details. If she was Jenny, Jenny would definitely have slammed the table.
Just as he expected, Ames had been completely uninterested in this matter, and Han Xiao naturally did not have any concerns.
”Black Star, this is an extremely important matter, and I have to inform my superiors. You can raise your conditions to them.”
Nagakin did not delay any further and contacted his superiors with his communicator.