Large plates of fresh meat were delivered to State Zero by the maids who forced themselves to remain calm.
However, the pure white lion lying in the middle of the courtyard did not seem to care about how tempting the fresh and tender flesh was, nor did he care about the maidservants who were trembling incessantly due to his powerful and terrifying appearance, yet had forced themselves to muster up the courage to walk over under the command of Markum de Bariston.
"Why? Could it be that it was already full before coming here? "
In the corner of the courtyard, Makumad Bariston, who was greeting Namase, the Ironflower Regiment, Gudelia, Ray Mingkai, and Lacus, seemed to be very concerned about State Zero's current behavior.
The laziness shown by State Zero made Makumad Bariston extremely surprised. One had to know that no ferocious beast would be able to refuse such fresh meat!
Moreover, even on this large planetary cruiser that could satisfy most of the requirements as long as one had money, such fresh meat was rare.
"No. State Zero's food is not this. "
Ray Mingkai looked at the creamy sweet omelette on the table and explained half jokingly and half seriously.
Makumad was very surprised by this.
No matter how he thought about it, he could not imagine that such a huge beast would not be interested in fresh meat.
No matter how he looked at it, even if State Zero's body was huge enough to slap those sturdy bodyguards to death, its appearance was not much different from those lions on Earth.
"Is that so?"
After a pause, Makumad raised his hand and waved. Those maids who were holding the fresh meat quickly and neatly retreated from State Zero's side as if they had been pardoned.
However, from the looks and expressions of these maids, it seemed as if they had luckily escaped from a terrible event that was about to happen.
"Sigh! I've made a fool of myself! Your Excellency Ray Mingkai. "
Makumad also knew that he was making things difficult for them, so he did not care much about the mistakes of the maids.
After all, not everyone could maintain their calmness and etiquette in front of such a huge beast. Not turning around and running away while screaming in fear was already a testament to Divaz's training.
"No. State Zero has troubled you. Sir Makumad. "
After exchanging a few words about State Zero's diet, they tacitly bypassed the issue.
Ray Mingkai had no intention of exposing the species of State Zero.
And Makumad had no intention of continuing to dwell on this issue.
Since State Zero was not tempted by fresh flesh and blood, the humans in the mansion were still safe.
At the very least, the ferocious beasts that were unmoved by fresh meat would not treat the humans here as mobile food, right?
"Hahahaha! How could that be? To be able to witness such a miraculous and ferocious State Zero, it can be considered a blessing in life. "
Makumad laughed loudly and shifted his gaze to the members of the Ironflower Regiment, who were all in different postures.
Olga, who maintained her composure as the leader of the group,
The three Suns and Moons didn't say a word. They held one in each hand and kept stuffing the creamy omelets into their mouths.
Eugene would let out an embarrassing exclamation every time he ate one.
As well as Biscat, who tried to dissuade him but failed.
"What a group of energetic youths! Haha! You're welcome! You can eat as much as you want today! Namase, you're in charge of entertaining your future brothers. Your request, I'll allow it. "
Earlier on, Namase had already submitted to him the idea of forming a brotherhood with the Ironflower Regiment, which also meant that he wanted to become sworn brothers with Olga.
In this regard, Makumad made a decision after meeting with the Ironflower Regiment.
However, other than making this decision, Makumad was more concerned about Gudelia, the girl who was regarded as the hope of the Martians, Ray Mingkai, and the pink girl who had maintained her elegance and dignity since they met.
Ray Mingkai did not need to be mentioned.
However, Lacus Klein, who had only introduced herself when they met, placed herself behind Ray Mingkai and did not say a word. She was like a young wife to Makumad. The feeling she gave Makumad was stronger than Gudelia.
She was not an ordinary girl.
She was more like an experienced person who had been immersed in a battlefield that the world had never imagined.
Just by sitting there, Makumad, the man who controlled the outer circle, could not ignore her existence.
"Really?! Thank you, dad! "
"Then, what do you plan to do? Between Tabins and the Ironflower Regiment. "
"Fifty-fifty is fine."
Namase casually said what he was thinking, but he was interrupted by Ray Mingkai.
"No. Fifty-forty! Tabins sixty, Ironflower Regiment forty. Any more, and the new Ironflower Regiment might not be able to bear this favor. After all, Divac is not a charity organization. There are many people who are jealous. "
In a few words, Ray Mingkai decided on the future dividends of Tabins and the Ironflower Regiment.
As the head of the Ironflower Regiment, Olga could not get a word in.
But Olga had no opinion on this.
Being able to maintain the dignity of a head was already Olga's limit.
Inadvertently, Olga subconsciously gave Lei Mingkai the right to decide on the details of becoming sworn brothers with Tubbins while maintaining his composure as the leader of the regiment.
"Hahaha! Interesting! Namase, His Excellency Ray Mingkai is right. Divac is not a charity organization! As a new member who just joined Divac, the treatment of the Ironflower Regiment itself is enough to make others jealous. Not to mention splitting it fifty-fifty with your Tabins. So, sixty-forty between you two! Tabins sixty, Ironflower Regiment forty. It's decided! "
After catching his breath, Makumad waved his hand.
"Alright! Namase, you and Olga should have some matters to settle, right? I'll leave this place to you! I'll go in with His Excellency Ray Mingkai! "
Although Gudelia's name wasn't mentioned, from Makumad and Lei Mingkai's gazes, it was clear that they wanted to negotiate with Gudelia.
Moreover, when the two walked into the mansion side by side, Lux also walked to Gudelia's side.
"Stand up! Gudelia. Now, this is your battlefield! "
Yes.
Now, this was Gudelia's battlefield.
Just as Lacus had speculated, there were only two choices in front of her, waiting for her to choose the battlefield.
After Makumad gestured for Lei Mingkai and Lacus to sit down, he ignored them. Instead, he stared at Gudelia and slowly said what was on his mind. However, Lacus had already guessed the gist of it earlier.
Hearing Makumad's words, Gudelia's heart was filled with shock.
In the beginning, she didn't take Lacus's conjecture too seriously, and only wanted to try her luck when she came into contact with Makumad. She wanted to see what he wanted. In the end, Lux's prediction was so accurate that it shocked Gudelia.
The cigar in Makumad's hand slowly burned, and the wisp of smoke was as uncertain as Gudelia's heart.
Makumad saw doubt, hesitation, and hesitation on Gudelia's face.
In his opinion, this was inevitable.
No matter how Gudelia suppressed the audience at the July meeting and successfully unified the large and small independent organizations on Mars, what was in front of her at this moment was a cruel scene.
Gudelia subconsciously turned around and looked at Lux, who was sitting on the sofa.
"This is your battlefield! Gudelia. I've said it before! No matter how beautiful your ideals are, on the path to realizing your ideals, you'll have to step on a path full of blood and thorns. "
Lux's gentle voice was describing a choice that could not be regretted.
"But …"
Gudelia opened her mouth but didn't say anything.
"Gudelia. If you're lost, ask yourself what's in your heart. Is this really the ideal you want? "
After saying that, Lux nodded at Makumad to express her apologies, and didn't say anything else.
That was all she had to say.
If Gudelia hesitated again, then Lux would not continue to guide her growth in the future.
After learning that Gudelia Lana Bernstein was a vase that Noris Gordon spent more than ten years cultivating, Lux had the idea of helping Gudelia get out of her current situation, but the most fundamental factor was still Gudelia.
Makumad nodded slightly at Lux, indicating his response. He also looked at Ray Mingkai.
Amidst the rising smoke, Makumad discovered that Lei Mingkai didn't seem to pay much attention to Gudelia, the so-called revolutionary girl.
"Is it a division of labor? Or has he never cared about Gudelia Lana Bernstein's existence? "
After pondering for a moment, Makumad decided to give Gudelia some time to think about it.
This wasn't because of Gudelia's righteousness, but because of Lei Mingkai's face.
"No! On behalf of Your Excellency! I've decided. "
What was surprising was that Gudelia seemed to have made her decision.
"Oh?"
Makumad looked at Gudelia, who was still hesitating a moment ago, but now gradually became determined.
Makumad put the cigar in the ashtray and was ready to listen.
"Good! Then, Gudelia Lana Bernstein, you've really decided to let Divac be in charge of the operation of the half-metals after the negotiation with Abreu? "
"Yes! As long as Divac can guarantee that during the operation of the half-metals, the profits obtained from Mars will not be embezzled by people, organizations, or forces with ulterior motives, then it's not a bad idea to let Divac operate it. "
When Gudelia made this decision, the confusion in her eyes disappeared and was replaced by a dazzling light.
"Oh! How decisive! Then, this business deal was settled! But before the negotiation with Abreu is successful, Divac will not sign any agreement with you, Gudelia Lana Bernstein. Everything can only be established after you personally arrive on Earth and successfully obtain Abreu's permission. "
Makumad glanced at Ray Mingkai and Lacus before looking at Gudelia.
"I hope you can understand this clearly."
"Yes! On behalf of His Excellency. I understand! Everything will be clear after the trip to Earth! "
"Good! Refreshing! For the rest of the journey, Tubbins and the Ironflower Regiment will escort you, the princess, to Earth! So, before the new journey begins, please go back and have a good rest! "
Gudelia was silent for a moment, then she pulled up the sides of her skirt and thanked Makumad.
"I'll have to trouble His Excellency to entertain me! Please allow me to take my leave! "
The slowly closing wooden door made Ray Mingkai withdraw his gaze. He also saw Makumad pick up the scissors and walk to the potted plant by the window.
"I have to say, Gudelia Lana Bernstein's performance has exceeded my expectations. No matter how I look at it, this princess is more like a puppet being manipulated, isn't she? Your Excellency Ray Mingkai. "
His words, along with the sound of branches and leaves being cut, seemed to represent Makumad's thoughts at that moment.
"Whether she is a puppet or not, I don't know. But for such a weak girl to bear such a heavy burden, there must be some big tycoon behind her. I wonder if Makumad has any clues about this? "
Ray Mingkai retorted.
"Ka!"
When the sharp scissors cut off a thick branch, Makumad's movements paused.
He then put the scissors back on the table and walked to the sofa, sitting opposite Ray Mingkai.
"A tycoon? I have a few guesses. But what does this have to do with me? As long as Divac can obtain the rights to operate the half-metal, then it will be my greatest victory. "
"Is that so? Then, why is Your Excellency here? I am only a small shareholder of the Ironflower Regiment. Why would Your Excellency let me sit in on such an important meeting? "
The two of them opposed each other with equal harshness, using all sorts of words to test each other's bottom line.
However, in the end, there was a back-and-forth, but there was no substantial progress.
"If Your Excellency is only a small shareholder, then can I represent Divac and invite Your Excellency to invest in Divac? Speaking of which, compared to a small civilian security organization like the Ironflower Regiment, isn't Divac a company that spans across the outer circle more valuable? "
"Your Excellency must be joking! Divac is a deep and unfathomable dragon pool, and it isn't something an idle person like me can step into. "
Ray Mingkai's words made Makumad's face turn gloomy.
A huge pressure quietly lingered in the air above the room like a blizzard.
However, the pressure emanating from Makumad's body didn't affect Lei Mingkai and Lacus at all.
After a long while, Makumad suddenly laughed.
"Hahahaha! Your Excellency must be joking! Today's conversation really made me happy! Next, I still have matters to take care of! Let my assistant lead the two of you on a tour of Jupiter! If there is anything you like, just say the word! All expenses will be paid by Divac! "
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