Topa felt a headache coming on.
This mission was one she had volunteered for.
Because Yarilo-VI was too similar to her home planet, she wanted to lend a helping hand.
Honestly.
Her coming here was the best-case scenario.
If it were Dragon Crystal or Opal who came here.
This planet would only be destined to be exploited for its resources!
She had already made her plan.
But now, the negotiating opponent had changed from easily manipulated natives to the Star Express, and her plan seemed a little off!
“Ms. Kiana, who is this?”
“Xia Ye, Star Express pilot~”
Xia Ye had only been active for a month, so many forces, including the Intergalactic Peace Company, didn't know him.
Of course Kiana would introduce him to Topa!
“Pilot?”
Topa sized Xia Ye up:
“So, twenty-five days ago, was it you who piloted the Star Express and destroyed three ships of the Shattered Rock Alliance, leading to their elimination from the Annihilation Gang?”
“It was I!”
Xia Ye smiled and nodded.
Bronya and Seele’s eyes widened in surprise!
Even if they didn't know the exact scale of the ships.
From what this Miss Topa meant.
Destroying three ships was clearly a significant event in the galaxy—
Did Xia Ye have a wild side?
“So, Ms. Kiana, is Mr. Xia Ye, who joined the Star Express just recently, able to represent all of you?”
Topa questioned Xia Ye’s qualifications again, but—
“Of course!”
Kiana’s beautiful eyes blinked lightly:
“Every member of the Star Express can represent our collective stance, Xia Ye’s attitude is our attitude!”
“Miss Topa—”
“Just present your prepared proposal.”
“Alright!”
Her tactic of stirring dissent had no effect. Topa didn’t waste any more time and pulled out a contract so thick it resembled a dictionary:
“My proposal is—"
“The company can waive Yarilo-VI’s debt, even help this planet restore its original ecosystem!”
“All that’s needed is for Yarilo-VI to be incorporated into the company’s territory, and everyone on this planet becomes a company employee!”
“And—“
“We refuse!”
“???”
Xia Ye’s gaze was as calm as a pool of water.
Topa furrowed her brow deeply!
This new member of the Star Express had already given her enough “surprises” today!
After all, the essence of negotiation is to compromise.
How could someone outright reject someone’s terms without even hearing them out?
Was this guy really leaving no room for negotiation?
“Great Guardian? Is this your opinion too?”
“Of course!”
Even if Bronya didn’t understand their negotiations, she could see that Xia Ye seemed to have the upper hand, so she naturally wouldn’t say anything to disrupt him!
“Xia Ye’s decision is my decision!”
“So, you’re choosing to pay back the debt?”
“No, we’re not planning to pay back this debt!”
“You’re going to default?”
Topa’s expression turned slightly cold. Being benevolent didn’t mean she was weak and easily bullied. If the Star Express thought they could deceive her, then—
“No, no, no~”
Xia Ye waved his hand, a smile curling on his lips:
“Of course we won’t default, but, Miss Topa, would you like to hear my proposal before making a decision?”
“Your proposal? Let’s hear it.”
“We acknowledge the existence of this debt, but for present-day Belobog, this amount is too huge. So my proposal is this—"
“Divide all the benefits of Yarilo-VI into several shares. The Intergalactic Peace Company will contribute the debt as shares, and further invest a sizable interest-free loan as the initial capital for rebuilding this planet. Wouldn’t this be a win-win situation?”
“Are you kidding me?”
Topa’s eyes widened!
Yarilo-VI’s debt was practically a bad debt. Now they want the company to invest another huge sum. Did the Strategic Investment Department just consist of fools?
“I came with good intentions, but you have none. Since that’s the case—”
Topa tapped her communicator by her ear:
“This is Strategic Investment Department, P45, Topa. I’m now requesting authorization to initiate a war against the Star Express!”
“......”
“Allowed.”
The other side remained silent for a moment.
They had approved Topa’s request!
March 7th felt a pang of anxiety, but Xia Ye patted her head.
She looked at Kiana, but saw Kiana was also calm, so she finally relaxed—
Hmph!
It’s just a fight!
We have more people, who’s scared of who!
“Star Express members, I’ve always had great respect for you, but if you continue to ignore the company’s goodwill, I’ll have no choice but to resort to force!”
Topa’s pretty face was serious, her gaze resolute!
“Tsk, tsk, to think our train would be reduced to such a state. But, Miss Topa, I hope you and those behind you can bear the consequences of threatening the Star Express!”
Xia Ye raised his hand.
He still had a faint smile on his face.
However, everyone in the meeting room had a feeling that what he was about to say would be earth-shattering!
“I declare—"
“The Star Express will close all the Silver Trails within the Amord-Loran star system, Thorn star system, Aomori-Four Six Five star system, and six other star systems!”
“How dare you!”
Topa’s expression changed drastically.
Now this was a problem!
She had calculated everything—
But she didn’t calculate that the other party would be so decisive!
“Why wouldn’t I dare?”
Xia Ye let out a mocking laugh and spread his hands, saying:
“Miss Topa, since you have already declared war on the Star Express on behalf of the company.”
“Then it’s only natural for the Star Express to close the Silver Trails in a few star systems surrounding the Belobog Point, right?”
“I wonder how your Construction Logistics Department colleagues will feel when they find they can’t transport construction materials to Amber King’s side—"
“What will their mood be?”
“Will that most venerable company envoy, one of the seven board members, Taravand Keen, hold a grudge against the Strategic Investment Department?”
“I’m just so curious!”
“The Star Express has never closed the Silver Trails!”
Topa was already regretting coming to this planet!
She originally thought that by paying a small price she could help a planet that had suffered a fate similar to her home planet—
But she didn’t expect to encounter a madman!
And this madman was actually a member of the most well-known Star Express in the galaxy!
Who could have imagined that?
And he was right.
The Construction Logistics Department is the oldest department of the company!
Their head, Taravand Keen, is also the company’s oldest envoy, and a member of the seven-member board!
If he holds a grudge against the Strategic Investment Department because of this, then Diamond, who is currently competing with the head of the Market Development Department, Oswald, for a seat on the seven-member board—
This is truly bad news!