"Lord Earl, I can only guarantee that Black Stone Territory will not be Modi Caesar's target. The Jade Swamp is."
Raylo fell silent.
He could sense Modi Caesar's urgency.
This ancient monster, who had lived for untold ages, clearly had a grand scheme in the Jade Swamp and was desperate for a breakthrough.
There were risks, but there were also rewards.
"Alright."
Raylo finally made his decision, speaking only one word.
Neither Raylo's power, nor even the full might of the Thunder Dragon Duchy, was enough to venture deep into the Jade Swamp, defeat the Nine-headed Demon Serpent, and stop its promotion.
So, it was better to agree to the deal proposed by a Catastrophe Level being like Modi Caesar. Perhaps this would be the first step in breaking the deadlock.
"You are a wise lord," the envoy said.
"I'm just a pragmatic lord," Raylo said calmly.
"Within three months, we will be prepared to make the trade in the southern Jade Swamp."
The envoy stood up and bowed slightly.
