"Do you really intend to waste an opportunity to earn the spoils of a war which is as good as won?" Jiang said, trying to pursueded him. "If you agree to join us, I could talk to the General to directly promote you to Commander Rank, and your companion will become the Vice-Commander under you."
'Hah... so it is just as I thought,' Maximilian chuckled inwardly, a faint amusement flickering behind his composed expression. 'The humans aren't truly at such an advantage as they claim to be. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone so far just to recruit two rogue cultivators, not to mention offering them such lofty ranks. Let's see what exactly is going on in this war.'
"Your terms sound appealing," Maximilian replied with a nod. "I agree."
"H-huh?" Jiang's brows shot up, caught off guard by his sudden agreement. He shook his head, his green beard swaying with the motion as he gathered himself. "A wise decision. A truly wise decision. Please come inside."
