Global Game: Developing a Knight Clan-Chapter 213 - 175: Main God Contract, Ceding Deity Slots for an Alliance
Lince would inevitably face countless enemies trying to seize the Gate of Truth.
They might even wear him down with relentless attacks.
After all, Lince had not yet achieved Ascension to Divinity, even if he was invincible in the mortal realm.
But if the Giant Demon Deities and Demigods all projected themselves via Divine Descent, Lince might not be able to withstand their terrifying power.
Therefore, Lince was genuinely interested in what Divine Matty had said about being "friends."
Nations can’t have permanent enemies or friends, so why would it be any different for civilizations?
Enemies one day, friends the next.
Who could say for sure?
As long as a mutually satisfactory outcome could be reached for the Karte World, this matter wasn’t necessarily impossible.
But Lince was determined to have the Karte World.
Meaning, the entire world had to be his.
After all, that was the entire purpose of the True Game’s rule erosion.
’So, if possible...’
Lince had to project an attitude of absolute determination to take the entire Karte World.
Otherwise, if he didn’t appear strong enough, the other party might notice something was amiss.
Therefore, Lince didn’t dwell on the matter for long and immediately accepted Divine Matty’s invitation.
"I see no reason why not."
「In the Karte World, beneath a blue sky and over a turquoise sea.」
At this moment, all was silent save for the lapping of waves and the caress of the sea breeze.
The Space Dragon and Divine Matty had gathered here.
"What a beautiful world."
"It’s a shame that we currently lack the leisure to appreciate its beauty."
Divine Matty said with a faint smile as he gazed upon the world below. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
"Now that we are here, Your Excellency, I believe we can state our true intentions directly."
"First, allow me to state my position."
"We of the Tobien Empire are willing to divide this world equally with Your Excellency’s civilization as a symbol of our alliance. What are your thoughts on this proposal?"
’Direct? This direct?’
’He’s not mincing words at all.’
’Perhaps this is just how deities are.’
"An equal split? Allies?"
In response, Lince shook his head and said with a wry smile:
"A concession like that is not enough."
"You should know that from the moment I appeared here, this world was one my side was already determined to possess."
"Your Excellency must be aware that for my side, its conquest is only a matter of time. The only difference is how much mortal blood will be shed."
"Therefore, such terms are far from sufficient."
As Lince’s words fell, Divine Matty stared directly into the Giant Dragon’s eyes.
Then, he smiled again.
"As a civilization with an Ancient Species in your ranks, I knew it would be difficult to reach an agreement based on simply splitting the world."
"So, in truth, it’s not impossible for our Empire to cede this world to you entirely."
"After all, I’m sure Your Excellency is aware that we, the Tobien Empire, are currently mired in another war."
"I must say, your civilization certainly has a knack for picking its moments."
"At any other time, the Empire would have never considered ceding this world so easily."
"Therefore, we have our own conditions for relinquishing this world."
"After all, Your Excellency must know that the Tobien Empire paid a considerable price to conquer this world in the first place."
Divine Matty didn’t even try to haggle.
After Lince stated that splitting the world was unacceptable, he had immediately declared his willingness to give up the entire world.
His actions had truly taken Lince by surprise.
On the surface, however, Lince said pensively:
"Your Excellency’s candor is somewhat surprising."
"To give up an entire world so easily... I would find it hard to believe there were no conditions attached."
"So, why don’t you state them, Your Excellency?"
Divine Matty smiled.
Believing his actions had already won him some of the other party’s goodwill and trust, he continued:
"The condition, naturally, is an alliance between our two civilizations."
"The obligations of this alliance can be tentatively set as three articles."
"One: mutual non-aggression."
"It’s simple. From now on, neither side may probe the other’s home world, engage in hostile actions, or, of course, wage war against one another."
"Furthermore, if one side is in the process of conquering a world, the other may not interfere at will, unless the first party voluntarily cedes or shares the post-war spoils of that world."
"Two: a united front against external threats."
"Meaning, if either of our two civilizations encounters a powerful enemy, the other is obligated to provide aid. Of course, this assistance will not be free. When necessary, promises can be made and benefits shared."
"Three: The Karte World will serve as the foundation of our alliance. In this world, the Tobien Empire is willing to cede all interests in the mortal realm to your side."
"We are even willing to cede all Authority in the Star Realm. However, the Tobien Empire requires at least thirty slots for New Gods from this world."
At this point, Divine Matty added an explanation:
"The energy level of this world’s Mana Will is not weak. When the Tobien Empire first conquered it, this world had over sixty Deities."
"But that is not the total number of slots for Deities. We have calculated that this world should, by rights, be able to support over eighty Deities."
"One Main God, three with Powerful Divine Power, and a number of others with medium and Weak Divine Power."
"Therefore, thirty slots for New Gods is truly not a large number."
"Of those slots for New Gods, our Empire only requires one slot for a being of Powerful Divine Power. As for the slots for medium and Weak Divine Power, how about we let the living beings of our two worlds compete for them based on their own abilities?"
"I believe these terms are more than enough to demonstrate our Empire’s sincerity."
"If this is acceptable, then please, take this contract back with you!"
