Chapter 1053: Everything Satisfied

Taylor, the deal's done?!

Surrounded, everyone saw Taylor's relieved expression and immediately asked anxiously.

With a long‑absent smile, Taylor nodded and looked at the conditions Lin An had set forth.

"Everyone! The deal is done!"

"Moreover, just as we expected, Lin An shows considerable interest in that mysterious being in our war zone!"

"However, he said that if he wants to come over, he needs to prepare a bit. Let us trade the transmission command back, and then he will transmit back."

Taylor finished speaking and a faint doubt flickered in his eyes.

Can the transmission command really be used like this?

How does he feel like it doesn't have this function? Can this thing transmit across zones? Isn't it only supposed to transmit to known places he's personally visited?

With countless thoughts racing through his mind, after a moment he secretly felt a hint of vigilance, assuming Lin An had held back something.

"Then what does he want?! What is the price?!"

On the other side, the commander likewise smiled, unable to wait to ask, feeling relieved.

Although they said Lin An's assistance would be fine, having personally witnessed Lin An's actions, they actually still felt uneasy without him, lacking confidence.

After all, Lin An's battle record is too glorious!

After pondering for a moment, Taylor replied:

"Lin An didn't mention any specific demand; he only said we owe him a set‑level piece of equipment, or something of equal value."

"As long as he speaks up at any time in the future, if we have it, we must provide it to him."

Taylor gave a wry smile, not knowing whether Lin An knew they were so poor they'd sold their underwear, or had some other motive.

"Oh?"

Beside them, a three Fourth Rank Awakened One heard this, his eyes showing thought, then after a moment he smiled lightly and said:

"What we want isn't that much."

"Wanting a set‑level piece of equipment—isn't that just referring to the Death God set in the dungeon?"

He stroked his chin:

"I guess Lin An is probably worried the dungeon's difficulty is too high and the danger factor great, so he hopes we'll help him retrieve the equipment."

"That's right—the dungeon is in our war zone, and nobody knows what the real danger inside is. Rather than possibly failing and wasting time, it's better to let us risk our lives to test it and get it for him! Quite a clever move!"

As his words fell, another burly man with a great axe on his back gave a cold snort:

"I think the same. Even if he comes, he'll definitely try it himself once. If we can get it, we take it; if it's too hard, we just leave it there! Anyway, we owe him a piece of equipment. After that, we'll be working for him! Who knows, maybe something better than the Death God set will turn up, and he'll just take it and leave!"

"Two sets as a base—what a good calculation!"

The commander who had been listening all along sighed and spoke soothingly:

"Alright."

"We're asking him for something; paying the price is appropriate."

"He didn't force us to give up supplies right now—that's already the best outcome! Our top priority is to get through this crisis first!"

His eyes flickered as he saw the situation improve considerably below, and he couldn't help but put on a confident smile:

"Actually, I think Lin An's change of attitude, and his saying he needs to prepare before daring to come over,"

"Eighty percent likely, as we guessed, he too has been intimidated by that being in our war zone! It's like big‑power negotiations—we hold the trump card, so he doesn't dare act too recklessly! Otherwise, given Lin An's personality, he'd surely make a lion's demand!"

"Exactly! I think the same!"

Everyone nodded after hearing this; although they still haven't found their war zone's super‑strong expert, at this moment they already feel confident.

It's like having nuclear weapons before the apocalypse—then they'll never suffer Lin An's "exploitation" again!

Amid the wave of excitement, a youth who had stayed silent couldn't help but ask the crucial question:

"Lin An has agreed now. But what about that mysterious person?"

"We lied to Lin An that he would come; when Lin An arrives, if we don't see..."

Before he could finish, everyone's previously joyful mood suddenly stalled.

A moment later, just as the commander was about to say they'd increase search efforts, even lowering his stature in the war‑zone channel to post an "inflamatory" announcement, Taylor beside him suddenly widened his eyes and jerked his head up:

"There's an Awakened One who can't see messages, claiming to be the one who killed the Sunwalker, who just sent me a message!"

"Huh?!"

Seventeen three Fourth Rank Awakened Ones all turned their heads, their breathing growing a bit quicker.

"Quick! Quickly reply to him!"

"Can we confirm it's him? What did he say?!"

Everyone's faces lit up with wild joy; their inner excitement far surpassed when Lin An had agreed.

The next second, Taylor hesitated and nodded:

"We can probably confirm it! The other side sent me the message via a reputation prop! This kind of means is something ordinary three Fourth Rank can't afford!"

"Good!!"

With a loud laugh, the Soviet Russia high‑level officials present all exchanged glances, their faces full of excitement and ecstasy.

"Great! Really great!"

"Heaven won't abandon our Soviet Russia!!"

"Quick quick quick! Taylor, tell him that as long as he's willing to come see us and take action, any condition—let him state it!"

Taylor heard this and nodded heavily; his excited feeling was no less than that of the others.

This is, after all, our war zone's super‑strong expert!

No matter how strong Lin An is, he's still an outsider!

One could say that when dealing with their own people, they're more willing to pay the price! After all, however much that mysterious person takes, it essentially remains within Soviet Russia.

If Lin An asked for a price of ten, they'd hesitate, feeling the pinch, but when it comes to one's own people, even if it meant losing everything, what's wrong with the whole war zone supporting him!!

Without hesitation, Tai'er forcibly suppressed his racing heart and quickly sent the message.

"Captain Lin, what's the Soviet Russia side saying? I can't help but notice you're smiling so happily..."

Xiong Hanzi wore a look of curiosity, just like seeing a black bear in a monk's robe, jumping up and down, circling around Lin An.

Ever since Captain Lin sent a message to the Soviet Russia War Zone, the smile on his face hasn't stopped.

"Nothing."

Lin An gave a faint smile and shook his head.

Looking at Tai'er's almost shameless reply, he felt a surge of emotion.

Indeed, posing as a Soviet Russia Awakened One made discussing terms convenient.

The attitude of the entire Soviet Russia high leadership was practically groveling on the ground; they wished that as long as he was willing to act, they'd give him the position of supreme commander.

His words were full of excitement and praise, almost treating him as a savior; that fawning attitude made even him feel a bit embarrassed.

But that makes sense.

In times of national crisis, a mysterious powerhouse suddenly appears, capable of saving a country from fire and water. Such merit is the nation's hope, a hero! To rise to the high ranks, there aren't many fools; even if there are, the majority will suppress them and force them to carry out the proper strategy.

That's because he and the Huaxia War Zone have an irreconcilable conflict, which is why he can't enjoy such treatment.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the entirety of Huaxia would have mobilized the nation's resources to "support" him.

"In terms of honor, grant him the title of Awakened Ones Legion Commander, second only to the Grand Marshal and current supreme leader in Soviet Russia's history.."

"Just say the word, and I can command all the Awakened Ones of the Soviet Russia military as I wish..."

"In terms of benefits, the national treasury is open; for anything he uses—equipment, spiritual energy fruit, skill books, props—whatever amount is needed will be supplied..."

"In terms of strategy, once the Red Tower Disaster is resolved, he gets to decide all development plans within a single war zone—basically, he can claim any territory as his own fief."

"In terms of personnel, Tai'er will serve as deputy, with an additional thirty third-rank Awakened Ones assigned as his "private army," and the Soviet Russia War Zone will not interfere with whatever they do."

He shook his head, Lin An looking at the other party's conditions with mixed feelings.

He hadn't even spoken yet when this lavish, terrifying offer came crashing down.

It was as if they feared he might run away.