Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start
Chapter 509 Silvano

Chapter 509: Chapter 509 Silvano

"It’s like this, I’ve noticed that your mining team is quite capable, with hardly any significant wastage of resources in the Secret Realm. Our Federation team’s mining capabilities are somewhat inferior to yours, so I was thinking, could the two teams exchange some knowledge? This could also help reduce unnecessary resource waste."

Xiao Zhan guessed right, indeed it was about this matter.

However, he didn’t expect Chernokov to be so shameless, making it sound so straightforward—framing the act of espionage as ’exchange’, and the kicker is he doesn’t seem inclined to offer anything in return.

Wasting unnecessary resources, but those are your resources, what does it have to do with us?

Xiao Zhan pretended to frown and said with some difficulty, "General Chernokov, as you’ve said, our Federation team does indeed possess unique insights in mining resources, stemming from their excellent personal qualities and their hardworking spirit."

First, stepping on them to elevate us.

Then Xiao Zhan continued, "I think exchange is appropriate, as we humans all share a common enemy, we should strive to grow and help each other..."

Chernokov, thinking there’s hope upon hearing this, immediately showed a joyous expression on his face.

Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Zhan immediately followed up, "However, our team and the Federation’s mining team belong to different systems. They do not heed my command, so with regard to exchange, I’d have to consult with them."

"That’s only natural." Chernokov said.

Then his gaze shifted to Liu Xin, "Madam, may I ask your name?"

"Liu Xin."

"Miss Liu Xin, hello. I presume you are the person in charge of the mining team?"

"Yes."

Chernokov had mistakenly assumed Liu Xin to be the person in charge.

But Liu Xin is smart, immediately turning the situation to her advantage.

Chernokov, elated, immediately introduced her to a young man on his left, "Miss Liu Xin, this is Silvano, the person responsible for our Federation’s mining team..."

"Sorry, General Chernokov, but I’m afraid I cannot exchange with him."

Liu Xin directly interrupted Chernokov’s introduction.

At the same time, Liu Xin frowned.

And immediately kicked Xiao Zhan lightly under the table.

The action was light, but Xiao Zhan could clearly feel it.

He kept a calm exterior.

Chernokov, interrupted by Liu Xin, did not show dissatisfaction with her attitude; it seemed as if all was within his expectations.

"May I ask the reason, Miss Liu Xin?"

"I’m sorry, that’s the Federation’s secret, I can’t disclose it."

"If it’s a Federation secret, then I understand."

Chernokov’s face betrayed a hint of disappointment, then he turned with a smile and poured wine for the three of them, "Let’s continue drinking."

After pouring the wine, while Xiao Zhan and his party were not paying attention, he gave Silvano a meaningful look.

Silvano immediately got the hint, then raising his wine glass with a sincere smile towards Liu Xin, he said, "Miss Liu Xin, as the person responsible for the mining team, you are younger than me, yet your capabilities far exceed mine, I greatly admire you, may I toast to you?"

Beneath Silvano’s friendly smile was a hint of cunning.

His Talent Skill was Mind Control, and as long as he conversed with someone, he could control their thoughts through the exchange of words.

He now seeks to control Liu Xin by talking to her, and then he could learn about the method of mining resources without suffering losses.

Unfortunately for him, he was unaware that Liu Xin’s Talent Skill was Insight Eye, making him naked before her, even more so than if he were literally without pants.

Confronted with Silvano’s toast, Liu Xin arrogantly chose to ignore it.

Silvano’s face turned red with embarrassment, his raised glass caught in a dilemma whether to put it down or not.

Xiao Zhan watched from the side, unaware of Silvano’s Talent Skill, but he knew Liu Xin must have a reason for acting this way.

So, he helped to ease the situation, "Sorry, it seems Liu Xin has had a bit too much to drink, she gets like this."

"I see." With an excuse at hand, Silvano promptly put down his wine glass.

Sarcastically commenting to Liu Xin, "As expected of a Heavenly Beauty, even when drunk, your demeanor remains so unique."

Xiao Zhan ignored him, standing up to say, "General Chernokov, the night is getting late, and to prevent my subordinates from worrying, I should head back. Thank you for your hospitality tonight."

"I’ll see you out."

Chernokov did not ask him to stay longer, and got up to send Xiao Zhan off.

He then escorted Xiao Zhan all the way to the defense line border.

"General Xiao, it was a pleasure tonight, I hope we can become friends in the future." Chernokov spoke.

"I hope so as well." Xiao Zhan replied politely.

Then Chernokov extended his hand, and as he shook hands with Xiao Zhan, "General Xiao, if you’re ever free, you’re welcome to come over and visit."

Xiao Zhan also reached out his hand.

The moment they touched hands, Xiao Zhan immediately felt something like a small piece of paper in Chernokov’s palm.

Chernokov had deliberately passed it to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan chuckled inwardly; he thought Chernokov would just let it go, but it turned out he had something up his sleeve.

Maintaining eye contact, Xiao Zhan released his hand without a change in expression, "Sure, I’ll visit when I get the chance."

Subsequently, both sides parted ways.

Xiao Zhan quickly returned to his room.

Hose and the others hadn’t slept yet; Xiao Zhan signaled that they could go to bed.

He then unfolded the note to read its content.

"What does it say?" Liu Xin asked.

"He wants me to persuade you to cooperate with them, offering twenty percent of the wasted resources as compensation to us."

Liu Xin pursed her lips, "Twenty percent, that’s stingy."

Then she added, "It would be more like it if they offered us the area with the Seventh Grade Holy Fruit."

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "That’s impossible, we can’t let them know anything about the Seventh Grade Holy Fruit, not even a hint. If we so much as mention it in passing, they could infer the importance of that area. Alerting them like disturbing the grass to scare the snake, they’d be even less likely to hand over that area to us."

"If we can’t use that as a bargaining chip, then what should we do?" Liu Xin asked.

"Oh, what did you mean by kicking me earlier?" Xiao Zhan suddenly asked.

"Oh, it’s like this – Silvano’s Talent is Mind Control. Just by talking to someone for a few sentences, he can gain control over their thoughts. He intentionally spoke to me just now, trying to gain control over me."

Xiao Zhan frowned, not expecting such an ability.

"Is there a way to counter it?"

"Of course, there is a way, and it’s quite simple."