Luo Zheng didn't expect Hook to so firmly stand by his side, using an open invitation to Huaxia Country for extraction to force Sam Country into compromise. He felt deeply moved by his friend's gesture and the benefits of Huaxia openly entering the extraction process brightened his eyes. Turning to Punard, he continued, "Withdrawal of troops, reduction of garrisons and military force, and establishing diplomatic relations — these three points are our core demands. As for the tantalum metals, your country can reach an agreement with Huaxia Country, it is not within the scope of these negotiations."
"What?" Punard didn't expect Luo Zheng to directly set aside his country's core demands, becoming somewhat angry, and his expression turned sour as he looked at Luo Zheng and said, "Sam Country loves peace but is not afraid of war. Are you sure you want to do this?"
