Hearing Cocolia's words, Luo Chen raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a touch of approval.
Luo Chen hadn't expected Cocolia to be so bold, willing to offer the entire Belobog and the planet beneath their feet…
Just to exchange it for an uncertain future.
Even without fully understanding the capabilities of the Seir Ship, she dared to make such a decision.
Luo Chen didn't know whether to praise her boldness or criticize her recklessness.
But, compared to a future destined for death, a completely unknown future, though frightening, seemed less terrible than annihilation…
Perhaps this was the reason Cocolia was willing to gamble.
However, after listening to Cocolia's words, Luo Chen fell into deep thought.
He weighed the benefits of fully acquiring a planet against the cost of transforming it…
It was clear that the benefits of owning a planet far outweighed the cost.
Even if it was a frozen world.
Not to mention, it still harbored a human civilization that had yet to be completely extinguished.
After all, they were human beings, too. If they were willing to submit, it would mark a small step toward rebuilding and reviving the Earth human civilization.
The Seir Ship could use this as a starting point, merging the Earth human civilization with the local one, absorbing it, and developing a new Earth human civilization…
After pondering for a while, Luo Chen spoke:
“Agreed. But, are you sure you can make this decision? Are you certain you won't consult with the nobles and the people?”
“I can!”
Cocolia said earnestly.
“If bearing the blame can allow the civilization on this planet to continue, then let me bear it…”
Cocolia said with unwavering determination.
Luo Chen looked at Cocolia and nodded affirmatively.
“Very good, Cocolia. You will be honored for this decision for the rest of your life…”
Luo Chen looked at Cocolia and smiled.
“To confirm, I'll ask you one last time, there's no room for negotiation this time.
Ms. Cocolia, do you agree to mortgage the planet and its sovereignty in exchange for the Seir Ship handling the Star Core crisis and restoring Yareno6 to its former glory?”
Cocolia took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
She closed her eyes and then opened them again, saying:
“I agree.”
“Excellent…”
Luo Chen nodded with satisfaction.
“Then, from this point forward, this planet will be under the control of the Seir Ship. We will handle the Star Core and planet transformation issues…”
Cocolia hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
“Don't you need to sign a contract or something?”
“That's not necessary.”
Luo Chen smiled and pointed to the floating Super Nono.
“Its recording is enough…”
“Besides, the purpose of paper contracts is to be broken. A verbal agreement is sufficient…”
Luo Chen said calmly.
Then, with a wave of his hand, the space to his right instantly became like the reflections in a stack of mirrors.
「God – Star Shift」
Luo Chen’s right hand crossed a distance of over a hundred kilometers, directly taking the Star Core from the Everwinter Ridge.
As the Star Core fell into Luo Chen’s hand, it continued to tremble, as if trying to break free from his control.
Even a tiny bit of its energy and pressure was enough to make Cocolia’s face tighten.
But Luo Chen remained expressionless, only needing to move his mind and dozens of golden restraining rings instantly bound the Star Core in place.
「God – Void Restraint」
The moment it was controlled, the entire Star Core turned into a simple stone, resting in Luo Chen’s hand…
At the same time, as the Star Core was completely bound, the planet-wide blizzard that had raged night and day gradually subsided…
“Solved.”
Luo Chen held the small stone in his hand, feeling the energy within, and spoke calmly.
Cocolia was completely dumbfounded by Luo Chen’s actions.
Then, Luo Chen casually threw the completely bound Star Core to Cocolia.
Cocolia immediately took a few steps forward and carefully took the source of the planetary cold snap from the air.
Cocolia cautiously touched the stone in her hand, as if afraid that a single slip would release the Star Core.
Seeing Cocolia’s cautious demeanor, Luo Chen couldn’t help but shake his head.
“There's no need to be so careful. Under my restraints, it's just a regular stone besides being hot…
You can even throw it on the road, or even in the trash can, and nothing will happen…”
“Yes, Lord Luo Chen.”
Cocolia touched the hot Star Core in her hand, then respectfully returned it to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen casually stuffed the completely restrained Star Core into his personal spatial pocket.
Seeing Cocolia now fully in her role, Luo Chen nodded with satisfaction.
“Next, it’s the second matter.
Cocolia, notify the Council, the nobles, and the commoners. Don't be surprised by what happens next…
After that, the pressure on you to announce Belobog’s submission to the Seir Ship might be lessened…”
Luo Chen smiled at Cocolia and said.
Luo Chen had always been kind to his subordinates…
“Yes.”
Cocolia nodded, then walked out the door and relayed the message to the guards outside.
Even though Cocolia didn't know why Luo Chen wanted to do this, the contract had been made, and all she needed to do was follow orders…
Luo Chen saw Cocolia's obedient demeanor and nodded affirmatively.
Luo Chen knew that if Cocolia directly announced Belobog’s submission to the Seir Ship, there would undoubtedly be considerable resistance.
It could even lead to a rebellion in Belobog, which was not what Luo Chen wanted to see.
To make the Council, nobles, and commoners truly convinced, they needed to understand who saved the planet and who was their true leader!
Luo Chen was too lazy to engage in power games with the various nobles, commoners, and elders in Belobog City.
He was at what level? Did he need to stoop to this level with them?
Instead of maneuvering, Luo Chen preferred to simply use his strength to crush them.
Then, the divine power in Luo Chen’s hands shone even brighter.