Chapter 984: Chapter 507: Pick the Softest Persimmon
Star Alliance Conference Room, the three of Gutierrez gathered once again, their expressions heavy enough to drip water.
"The three great masters, truly united, not a single one is willing to disclose anything," Gutierrezâs face was cold and hard.
Antigo snorted coldly, "Itâs one thing for Azure Dragon, but Reynolds and Mikhail still have quite a bit of business within Star Alliance territory."
"Especially Mikhail, whoâs known for bullying the weak, yet this time heâs risking offending us by not saying anything."
"So, this suggests that what theyâre hiding might be even larger than we imagined. The disappearance of Gonzalez and Crow could very well involve some core secret."
Zig nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we are already too far behind in this matter."
"Letâs just take action directly." Antigoâs eyes were fierce, "Previously, we refrained from dealing with Reynolds and Mihayelâs businesses due to concerns, but this time we might as well strike."
"I wonder how long they can hold out?"
"No." Gutierrez shook his head, "Doing so would only force them to become mortal enemies with us."
He explained clearly, "Our goal is to uncover the secrets hidden by the Empire and Federation, not to do something to them."
"They are not speaking now because they are wary of the Empire and Federation, not because they truly wish to be our enemies."
Hearing this, Antigo frowned, "That may be true, but the Empire Federation is not going to tell us whatâs really happened, and there arenât many who know."
"Compared to the two great civilizations, dealing with these three craftsmen might be easier. Azure Dragon doesnât have any business in our territory, so we canât get a hold on him; we have no choice but to act against Reynolds and Mikhail."
"Wrong..." Gutierrezâs face was indifferent, "Itâs precisely because Reynolds and Mikhail have business within our territory that we canât act against them."
"Doing so would force them to choose between the Empire Federation and us. If it were you, how would you choose?"
Antigo paused, seemingly agreeing that the orchestrators of the Red River Star Streamâs internal affairs must be the Empire and Federation.
These three great craftsmen are merely informed, and later struck some deal with the Empire to make them keep silent.
If we force them to choose, they will certainly choose the Empire and Federation.
"Moreover, these two are not easy to handle; their years of accumulation should not be underestimated." Zig added,
"Their business networks are vast, and if we issue an order, who knows how those under them will carry it outâthe results may not be favorable."
"We canât do this, and we canât do that. We donât have time to waste." Antigo frowned, speaking irritably.
"Indeed, we must capture a piece significant enough to force someone to surrender." Gutierrez finally said.
Antigo initially stared at him, puzzled, then suddenly reacted: "Your target wonât be Azure Dragon, will it?"
"But didnât he say he wasnât involved? His connection to this issue shouldnât be deep,"
"Whether the involvement is deep isnât up to him to decide." Gutierrez nodded calmly, "If we indeed have to move against one of the three great masters, better to offend one than two."
"Reynolds and Mikhail have complex relationships, whereas Azure Dragon, a newcomer, isnât tangled in interests with the other two, making him easier to approach."
"Thatâs true." Antigo wasnât very reactive, frowning as he said, "Although defeating Ryan last time had a significant impact, his own strength wasnât that formidable."
The battle with Ryan was considered Azure Dragonâs last public battle in the interstellar scene.
Counting the time, it was just two or three years ago, so analyzing it this way is reasonable.
"You canât say it like that." Zig shook his head, offering a different opinion: "That battle was strange. Azure Dragon defeating Ryan doesnât mean his strength was just slightly higher than Ryanâs; it was because Ryanâs strength only reached that level."
"Moreover, Azure Dragon is very mysterious and is pushed by the Empire as one of the founding ten of the High-level Organization; many suspect he is actually one of Adamâs people."
Antigo laughed coldly, "Ha... that so-called founding ten, just the Empire making circles to amuse itself. Only Gusta and Anatoli are decent; the others are just ordinary."
"Besides, if he truly is one of Adamâs people, it might even be better."
"We still have to be careful." Zig was cautious, "Azure Dragonâs activity range is very far from us, we know little about him, and acting rashly may be inappropriate."
"Moreover, we donât even know where his base is; that so-called Mechanical Court seems like bait."
"Iâm not intending to act against Azure Dragon." Gutierrez shook his head, denying it, "Every X-level life form is not simple, and acting rashly without certain confidence carries significant risk."
"Our purpose is just to find out what happened in the Red River Star Stream. As long as we achieve that goal, thatâs sufficient."
Zigâs gaze deepened instantly, "Are you referring to Li Ming?"
"Li Ming?" Antigo was stunned, then suspiciously looked at Gutierrez, "You wouldnât merely be coveting his development potential, would you?"
The Holy Silver Civilization, where Gutierrez resides, has a unique evolutionary route, able to promote its own evolution by devouring from other life forms. The higher the level, the greater the potential and benefits.
Gutierrez frowned, not explaining, just saying:
"Li Mingâs development potential is rare in the entire interstellar realm, and equally important to Azure Dragon. By using him as leverage to simply get an answer, Azure Dragon shouldnât refuse."
Zig contemplated, finding Gutierrezâs suggestion quite reasonable.