"I think this agreement is unworkable, very unworkable." Returning from the banquet, Belle said seriously to Jones, "That's not an agreement, it's basically a stalling tactic. She doesn't have to contribute anything and just waits for our results. If our results are significant enough, they might make the agreement real then. They're just waiting to see what we can bring back from the Krimasha Relics. At any time, they can unilaterally terminate the agreement without our consent. They just need to keep the amount of MoDo ore exchanged to a minimum, and we'll be helpless."

"I know," Jones took a deep breath, sat on the coffin in his room, and lowered his head in thought.

"In this case, it's as if there is no agreement. The real agreement will only start when we return with something from the Krimasha Relics. Actually, if we hold the secret of the Krimasha Relics, how could we not get what we want? If we go back now, it will be as if we have achieved nothing." Belle continued to pace back and forth in the room.

After a moment of silence, Jones looked over at William, "Uncle William, can you open the space portal for me? I need to immediately return to Giant Snake City."

"Okay," William shrugged.

"Return now?" Belle was a bit confused by what Jones said.

"I'll be back before dawn."

"So what exactly are you trying to... do?"

"Find out the current situation of the Krimasha Relics, maybe someone has already started secretly excavating."

A moment later, Jones stepped through the space portal.

...

At this moment, the light in Angel's bedroom had already gone out. Bald-headed, he lay tossing and turning in bed.

His bright eyes blinked in the darkness, contemplating the path he would take next.

...

At the banquet balcony, the Queen stood quietly, gazing in the direction of the "Water Drop." Her brows knitted tightly, "Do you think they'll agree?"

"I think it's difficult," Cornelia standing beside her, sighed softly, "The character of this Hydra Knight doesn't seem like one to easily back down. Although we're currently in a favorable position with the MoDo ore issue and the conditions we offered are... fairly reasonable, I don't think he will readily accept this kind of cooperation. Having come all this way, he won't easily return empty-handed."

"So why let him come? If we refuse his arrival... "

"His presence here is merely a gesture, the real reason is his need for MoDo ore. It appears his motivation for obtaining MoDo ore is much stronger than we imagined."

"So... what will he do? That's what I'm most concerned about. He has the support of the Liches and possesses many means we can't fathom. From a certain perspective, he's extremely dangerous. I even regret offering such conditions," the Queen turned her face to look at Cornelia.

"I don't know what he'll do. We're not familiar with him. All our information about him was gathered externally... he possesses a quarter of the White Bone Holy Light Court's power. Though it's much weaker than the forces of Heaven and Hell, we must admit that this kind of power poses a pressure on us. If he adopts a hardline approach, we might have to offer better terms. After all... we don't want to be dragged into a war. The continent is already chaotic enough, we don't need to become part of the turmoil."

The Queen turned her head back, continuing to gaze in the direction of the "Water Drop," "If he takes a hardline approach, then their faith will collapse. His foster father, Gray Gruggle, prides himself as the Guardian of Justice, would he become a strongman?"

"There are no such signs at the moment. It seems... " Cornelia paused, then continued, "His brother Richie Gruggle is already very obvious in this aspect. The White Bone Holy Light Court could indeed transform from a faith-driven organization into an authoritarian one."

"Any new updates on the northern war?" the Queen asked casually.

"There are many, but most are just trivial news," Cornelia replied, "The Second Generation Lich King, Richie Gruggle, just launched another attack on the Angel Army. Both sides have victories and losses. Overall, it's still not enough to change the situation. Additionally... Richie Gruggle seems to be on the verge of collapse. He's very smart, but ultimately still too young."

"Keep monitoring,"

"Yes,"

...

"Water Drop,"

In Jones's room, Dora, William, and Belle were still quietly staying together, looking at each other.

In the corner of the room, a black space portal, seemingly capable of devouring all light, shimmered slightly, maintaining its presence.

...

Giant Snake City Castle hall,

Twelve space portals opened simultaneously.

"Everyone, our time is very tight," Jones stood on the spine of the Hydra, addressing everyone, "Please ensure you find out the current status of the Krimasha Relics within a day. What you have in your hands is the precise location of the Krimasha Relics found in the old Court's warehouse. What you need to do is to reach the site, check if the relics are intact, the scale, and if they've been excavated. If they have been excavated, by whom. Try to avoid alerting anyone throughout the process. Then come back quickly and tell me the answers. If you encounter any threats to your safety, you're allowed to use force."

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