122: Chapter 121 The Northern Federation's Sincerity, the Dragon Kingdom's Statement

"Not enough?"

The president of the Northern Border Federation frowned even deeper.

He had originally thought the conditions he offered were already quite sincere—one million tons of nuclear waste, ten of the newest heavy mechs, and mining rights to three rare mineral deposits.

Added together, these things were worth at least over 100 billion US dollars.

Yet, Luo Yu actually said it wasn't enough?

"General Luo."

The president took a deep breath, suppressing his inner dissatisfaction, and said, "Then, what conditions do you think are needed?"

"Very simple." Luo Yu put down his teacup and said, "Increase the nuclear waste to two million tons, the heavy mechs to twenty, and the mining rights for rare minerals to five."

"..."

The president's expression changed.

Two million tons of nuclear waste?

Twenty heavy mechs?

Five rare mineral mining rights?

This was almost double what he had offered just now!

"General Luo, isn't this price too high?"

"Mr. President."

Luo Yu said with a hint of meaning, "You should be very clear about the value of the Hollow Earth World."

"It has endless energy resources, powerful biological groups, and potentially existing ancient civilization ruins."

"If the Northern Border Federation can obtain the quota to enter the Hollow Earth World and the qualifications for cooperative development, these costs are worth it."

"..."

The president fell silent.

He knew Luo Yu was right.

The strategic value of the Hollow Earth World was indeed immeasurable.

If they could get the quota to enter, the Northern Border Federation's survival capability in the Abyss Era would be greatly enhanced.

"I need to discuss this with the cabinet." The president stood up, "Please wait a moment."

"No problem."

The president left the conference room.

Luo Yu leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.

Su Zhiruo and Su Qingxue sat beside him without speaking.

Godzilla lay on the table, its tail flicking back and forth.

"Hiss..."

"Godzilla, do you think they will agree?" Su Zhiruo asked in a low voice.

"Hiss, hiss." Godzilla nodded.

"I think so too." Luo Yu opened his eyes and whispered, "The Northern Border Federation isn't stupid; they know this deal is worth it."

Sure enough.

Ten minutes later.

The president pushed the door open and entered with a smile on his face.

"General Luo, we agree to your conditions."

"Very good."

Luo Yu stood up and reached out his hand, "Happy to cooperate."

"Happy to cooperate."

The president shook Luo Yu's hand.

The moment the two shook hands, the conference room door was pushed open.

A secretary walked in and handed the president a document.

"Mr. President, this is the draft of the cooperation agreement."

"Let me see."

The president took the document and quickly scanned through it.

The content of the agreement was very simple:

The Northern Border Federation would provide two million tons of nuclear waste, twenty of the newest heavy mechs, and mining rights to five rare mineral deposits.

In exchange, the Dragon Country would allow the Northern Border Federation to send two hundred and fifty Awakeners into the Hollow Earth World every year to carry out resource extraction, scientific research, cultivation, and other activities.

At the same time, the Northern Border Federation needed to share the extracted resources with the Dragon Country on a 50/50 split basis.

"No problem."

The president signed the agreement.

Luo Yu also signed it.

"Then it is settled." The president smiled, "General Luo, I have prepared a banquet tonight, I hope you can grace us with your presence."

"Sure." Luo Yu nodded.

He knew that this negotiation had ended.

What followed was just the procedure.

That night.

The presidential palace of the Northern Border Federation.

The banquet hall was brightly lit.

The long table was filled with various delicacies.

Luo Yu, Su Zhiruo, and Su Qingxue sat at the main table.

Godzilla lay on Luo Yu's shoulder, its vertical pupils scanning the surroundings.

The president raised his glass.

"General Luo, thank you for giving the Northern Border Federation this opportunity."

"You are welcome."

Luo Yu raised his glass and smiled, "Win-win cooperation."

The two clinked glasses.

The banquet began.

Luo Yu ate slowly, occasionally chatting a few words with the president.

Su Zhiruo and Su Qingxue sat beside him, eating quietly.

Godzilla was not interested in the food and lay on Luo Yu's shoulder yawning.

"Hiss..."

The banquet was halfway through.

Luo Yu's communication device rang.

He glanced at the screen.

It was General Zhan Kuang.

"Sorry, I need to take a call." Luo Yu got up and walked outside the banquet hall.

"General Zhankuang."

"Luo Yu, how did the talks go?"

"The agreement has been signed." Luo Yu briefly stated the conditions.

"Two million tons of nuclear waste, twenty heavy mechs, five rare mineral mining rights?" General Zhan Kuang grinned and said, "Well done."

"It's alright."

"By the way." General Zhan Kuang paused before saying slowly, "We are preparing to issue a statement announcing that the Northern Border Federation has obtained the quota to enter the Hollow Earth World."

"Sure."

"That's all then, get some good rest in the Northern Border Federation and return home tomorrow."

"Understood."

The communication was cut off.

Luo Yu returned to the banquet hall.

The president saw him return and asked with a smile, "General Luo, is something the matter?"

"Nothing much, the Dragon Country is preparing to issue a statement."

"A statement?"

"Yes, announcing that the Northern Border Federation has obtained the quota to enter the Hollow Earth World, as well as the qualifications for cooperative development."

"That's great, this is really good news for the Northern Border Federation."

"Congratulations."

The banquet continued.

Meanwhile.

Dragon Country, Capital, military conference room.

General Zhan Kuang hung up the communication and turned to look at the other generals.

"Luo Yu has settled things over there."

"What are the conditions?" General Lie Huo asked.

"Two million tons of nuclear waste, twenty heavy mechs, five rare mineral mining rights."

"Not bad." General Hanbing nodded and said, "This price is very reasonable."

"Then let's issue the statement now." General Leiting said.

"Okay."

General Zhan Kuang picked up a tablet and quickly edited a statement.

[Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dragon Country]

Through friendly negotiation, the Dragon Country and the Northern Border Federation have reached a cooperation agreement.

The Northern Border Federation will obtain the quota to enter the Hollow Earth World and the qualifications for the cooperative development of the Hollow Earth World.

Regarding the specific details of the cooperation, both sides will conduct detailed discussions subsequently.

The Dragon Country welcomes more countries to participate in the development of the Hollow Earth World with sincerity and strength.

The statement was issued.

"Holy shit! The Northern Border Federation got the quota?"

"What price did they pay?"

"Certainly a lot, otherwise the Dragon Country wouldn't have agreed."

"Eagle Country: Why."

"Western European Alliance: We want a quota too."

"..."

For a time, the global network, which was already in a state of boiling, became lively once again.

Eagle Country, The Hundred Palaces.

Inside the president's office.

The president stared at the statement on the screen, his expression dark and terrifying.

"The Northern Border Federation actually beat us to it?"

"Yes."

The Minister of National Defense stood by, "They moved very quickly."

"Damn it!"

Bang!

The president slammed his fist on the table, "We must also obtain a quota, and we must also cooperate in the development."

"Mr. President, we need to pay a greater price."

"I know!"

Even though he was so angry he felt like vomiting blood, the president gritted his teeth in extreme frustration and said, "Assemble the cabinet, meeting immediately!"