It was within Aresta's expectations to stop the Absolute Ability Project. Since he was with Misaka Mikoto, and Misaka Mikoto was aware of the existence of the Experiment, she would definitely not ignore it.
Although twenty thousand Misaka sisters were a little too much, it was not an issue that could not be solved if he rearranged it. At least, it did not conflict with his goal.
As for half of Campus City's management rights … it was a little too much.
Although Campus City was a small city in the west of Tokyo, Japan, with a population of only two million, it was the world's top technological city. Its cutting-edge technology was twenty to thirty years ahead of the rest of the world. It was recognized as the leader of the scientific community, and it was a scientific fortress that Aresta had spent more than fifty years building.
Now, Tang Hao wanted half of the management rights …
"… That's too much."
Aresta was speechless. He felt that this person was not here to negotiate, but to make a fool out of himself.
"Although I'm the creator of the school city and the highest overall chairman, the school city's affairs aren't decided by me alone. If you want half of the management rights of the school city, you'll have to let me fire all the other members of the board."
Tang Hao smiled, he knew that this request was not just an ordinary one.
Although the Enchanted Kingdom's anime and novels didn't specifically mention who was in charge of Gakuen City, such a large city was far ahead of the rest of the world in every aspect. How could Aresta take care of everything by himself? Even a fool would know that there must be many higher-ups in the council.
Just like managing a company, the chairman did not need to hold all the shares in his hands, that would exhaust him to death. As long as he held 51% of the shares, his authority would be unshakable.
Aresta was a smart person, how could he not know how to run Campus City to the best of his ability?
Therefore, it was impossible for him to hand over half of Campus City's management rights to Tang Hao.
However, that was how business was. Raise the price on the spot and return the price on the spot. First, shout out an astronomical figure to see the other party's bottom line. If they really couldn't accept it, then lower it bit by bit. As long as they threw away their pride, they wouldn't suffer too much.
A shameless person was invincible, no matter where he was.
Tang Hao nodded. "Alright, then let's settle for the next best thing. Give me your management rights."
"…"
Aresta was speechless once again. Does this guy really intend to negotiate?
Not to mention him, even Amethyst could not help but look at Tang Hao again. You said you wanted to settle for the next best thing, but this request is even more outrageous than the previous one!
"Aiya, maybe I didn't express myself clearly." Tang Hao scratched his head as if he had just come to a realization. "Of course, I'm not asking you to transfer all the management rights to me. Instead, we'll share them. I don't need any written agreement on the surface, but … when I want to transfer certain people or things from the campus city, you have to give me the green light all the way. If the other members of the council are dissatisfied with me and put pressure on me, you have to stand up for me."
"In short, I hope that at least in the school city, my movements can be unimpeded. How about it? This isn't too much, right?"
After two feints, Tang Hao finally revealed his true intentions.
"Indeed, it's quite reasonable."
Aresta thought about it for a while and felt that it was a good suggestion. To put it bluntly, Tang Hao wanted to borrow his power. This would not cause his power to be divided, and he could also use Tang Hao in return.
With his way of existence, it was not convenient for him to personally intervene in many things. However, it might be a good idea to have a spokesperson who would act on his behalf.
Moreover, Tang Hao was a person from another world. As long as he and Misaka Mikoto did not say anything, no one would be able to find out about his origins. No matter what he did, he could shirk all responsibility.
Having said that, it was still uncertain whether he needed such a spokesperson. On the other hand, Tang Hao would be able to benefit from it. In that case …
"If that's the case, what benefit does it bring to me?"
In order to successfully complete the transaction, it must be a win-win situation. If one of them was at a disadvantage, such a cooperative relationship would definitely not last long. Therefore …
"I can let you see the real world."
Tang Hao took out his mobile phone. "I'm sure you've observed Misaka Mikoto using the Floating Loop. Then, you should know that she sometimes acts strangely in front of the mobile phone … Well, I'll just say it. This mobile phone is the key to connecting to another world."
"I see …"
Aresta instantly narrowed his eyes.
"Whoosh!"
At that time, Amethyst moved and instantly stood in front of Tang Hao.
Amethyst and Aresta looked at each other. They did not make any unnecessary movements, but the atmosphere around them seemed to have become heavy.
Tang Hao raised his head and looked at the densely packed mechanical pipes on the ceiling. He had a vague feeling that something was about to descend.
'Is it the angel Edwards?'
In less than five seconds, the feeling disappeared and the surrounding air returned to normal.
Aresta smiled faintly. "Sorry, I've been rude."
Amethyst did not say a word and retreated. Just as she said before she came, she would not do anything other than help Tang Hao fend off Aresta.
In that short five seconds, Tang Hao did not know what kind of secret battle the two had gone through. However, he knew that Aresta would not attack him again.
"It's fine." Tang Hao shook his head and did not take it to heart.
Such a test was necessary to confirm the value and strength of both parties and whether they were on the same level. Only by understanding each other could they establish a true cooperative relationship.
"Actually, even if you really get our mobile phones, it's meaningless …"
Next, Tang Hao briefly explained the nature of the chatroom. After Aresta had a better understanding of it, he promised to pull him into the chatroom in the future.
Such a verbal promise was somewhat unfair to Aresta because he could not be sure that Tang Hao would keep his promise. At the same time, there were not many means to force him, but in the end, he still accepted.
He did not feel that it was a loss to use some authority that would not affect him in exchange for the opportunity to come into contact with the other world. At the very least, he was one step ahead of those people, and that was a huge advantage.
Moreover, he had no other choice. After all, there were too many people that Tang Hao could negotiate with. What he could give, those guys in the magic side could also give, and what he wanted, only Tang Hao could give.
At the end of the day, it was still a business trick — monopoly!
"But why did you choose me?"
"Hmm? This … "Tang Hao scratched his head and said truthfully," Because in this world, I am most familiar with the campus city, and there are many girls there. "
Aresta was speechless.
Alright, he would take this reason seriously.
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