Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
Regarding this second point, Renault really couldn't understand why this guy wanted 5 magic crystals. Magic crystals were indeed a very rare commodity among other large powers, but for the Mage Guild, they definitely had mages with such reserves. So, getting them to produce 5 magic crystals was a very easy thing to do, but he just couldn't understand what Liu Ning wanted them for.
hen Mr. Perry made a gesture, Renault understood that the other party had agreed to the first point and wanted him to state the second point. Regarding this second point, Renault really couldn't understand why this guy wanted 5 magic crystals. Magic crystals were indeed a very rare commodity among other large powers, but for the Mage Guild, they definitely had mages with such reserves. Whenever the guild heard of magic crystals, they would go to great lengths to obtain them. So, getting them to produce 5 magic crystals was a very easy thing to do, but he just couldn't understand what Liu Ning wanted them for.
"What did you say? Did I hear you wrong? You're just ordinary people, and ordinary soldiers at that. What do you need magic crystals for? And why do you need five of them all at once? Don't you know that magic crystals are very important to us?"
When Mr. Perry heard the request, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. How could such a thing be possible? Whatever you're thinking, you should ask for something useful to yourself. Magic crystals are just like ordinary stones to ordinary people, and they're quite heavy to carry around!
Therefore, no one would collect such a thing. If you want to cooperate with the Mage Guild, then preparing one or two is enough. There is no need to prepare so many. These things are not cheap either. However, this does not apply much to Liu Ning, because Liu Ning has already offended the Mage Guild. No matter what price Liu Ning offers, the Mage Guild will not cooperate with this guy.
“You heard right, that’s exactly what I said. Our second condition is that we need 5 magic crystals. This second condition is more important than the first. Although we have reached a consensus on the first condition, if the second condition is not acknowledged, then we can pretend that the first condition was never said.”
Mr. Renault said calmly that he had gained the upper hand in the negotiations. Judging from the expression on the other side's face, he knew that no matter what he said, the other side would agree obediently. They couldn't afford to delay any longer, while he had plenty of time. It was up to them to decide what to do. After all, that guy was still lying in a hospital bed. Five magic crystals were important, but compared to a real mage, they were probably nothing.
Mr. Perry's face twitched. He was very unaccustomed to this kind of negotiation because he had no initiative at all. No matter what he did, he would be exposed by the other party. Although he could demonstrate with words at the beginning, it quickly became ineffective. It was precisely because of this that he had to compromise at this moment. Today's negotiation had to have a result. If there was no result, his superiors would question his ability to handle things, and then someone else would be put in charge of this matter.
Then your status within the Mage Guild will drop significantly. When you can't solve their problems, don't expect those mages to have any sentimental attachments.
"Money is no problem, but I can't make decisions about magic crystals. If I had them, I would trade them to you immediately, but I don't. So I hope you can understand that we can make a deal first: you provide some of the antidote to stabilize Mr. Yale, so I can have time to discuss it with my superiors when I get back, and then we can start the second round of negotiations."
Mr. Perry felt ashamed. He had been in this business for so many years and had never spoken so humbly before, but now he had no choice but to do so, because if he didn't care about the life of that magician, he would have no way to survive when he returned.
"I'm sorry, if that's the case, then there's no way to resolve this matter. The antidote is on us, and we can take it out at any time. But all we need are magic crystals. You don't even need to give me that much cash. If you give me enough magic crystals, this matter can be considered resolved. Of course, I can wait, since I have plenty of time. But my antidote can't be prepared in several doses; one dose will be enough to cure the person. I'll wait here for you to go and ask for instructions."
This was Liu Ning's first time speaking, and Mr. Renault gave him a thumbs up. It was time for Liu Ning to speak. After all, Mr. Renault was an agent, and there were some things he couldn't say too explicitly. So, Liu Ning's timing in this matter was quite good. Of course, Mr. Renault also knew that the other party would definitely fall for this trick. "We're not playing any underhanded tricks with you. We're playing an open game. Who told you to be so worried about the life or death of a magician? As long as your weaknesses are exposed, we can exploit them without limit and ultimately get what we deserve."
Mr. Perry slammed his fist on the table, but thankfully he didn't unleash his full power; otherwise, the table would have shattered. He understood the situation; if he agreed, he would face serious consequences. So, he requested a five-minute recess to consult with his superiors. After all, dealing with five magic crystals was beyond his authority; he had been given considerable authority, primarily regarding money. He hadn't expected the other party to ask for five magic crystals instead of a large sum of money. This was beyond his control; he needed to consult with them immediately. The higher-ups of the Mage's Guild were also reluctant to relinquish the magic crystals.
After that guy left, Liu Ning and his group felt much more relaxed. Although it was the first time they had met, the cooperation had gone very well. Mr. Renault also had a good impression of Liu Ning. People of Liu Ning's age are usually young and impetuous, and they can't keep their composure no matter what happens. But Liu Ning did a very good job. He didn't say much during the negotiation process. Instead, he listened attentively and even added a finishing touch at the end.