Chapter 303: Asking for Money

Qin Ge felt dazed at the moment, looking at the nine people sitting opposite, all wearing satisfied smiles.

Well, no, White Eagle's Washington wore a fake smile that looked extremely stiff, but her pleasure was still written on her face.

Moreover, just now several of them had said that Qin Ge could freely investigate their faction's confidential documents and files, but saying it is easy; when Qin Ge actually went to investigate, it wasn't that easy.

Because these confidential files are normally kept within one's own faction and never taken out; thus, if Qin Ge wanted to view those materials, she would have to go to their faction.

Imagine if a commander entered a faction's interior alone without an escort—what could happen? The other side could use any means to detain, stall, or let him inspect, but not let him leave their faction is also possible.

So this is merely a verbal promise; actually carrying it out is doubly difficult.

Naturally, Qin Ge didn't take their words to heart; nice words are easy for anyone to say.

But now that it has come to this, the joint demand of the Nine Major Factions makes it impossible not to fulfill, so we should approach it from another angle.

Thus Qin Ge thought for a moment and said to the nine people sitting before her, "You all know that writing a book is extremely difficult, let alone writing a book of a kind that has never existed in this world.

Although you have provided various conveniences, I am still a student at the Donghuang Commander Academy, so going to each faction would indeed be too difficult, and there are many dangers along the way.

Moreover, even if I reached each faction, having long resided in Donghuang, I would certainly encounter various problems.

So, if you truly want to see such a book, it would be better to give me some tangible benefit, allowing me to quickly enhance my strength, engage the Sirens in combat as soon as possible, gather experience from actual battles, and then compile it into a book.

At this moment Anshan spoke, "Qin Ge's commander speaks the truth; he said he is still a student at the Commander Academy, so going to your factions to inspect confidential documents and such is just empty talk.

Rather, we should follow his suggestion and provide some actual support; I believe, given your resources, you wouldn't be reluctant to spare a little funding, would you?

Moreover, you are currently holding someone else's property, although given to you by Donghuang in the name of a gift, but ultimately it still belongs to them.

"Cough... Providing financial assistance is certainly possible. We never intended to let Commander Qin Ge work for nothing, so I wonder how much funding Commander Qin needs?"

Perhaps feeling that he had been rather overbearing, and doing so in front of the other faction's senior leaders, George V gave a light cough and said to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge looked at George V, smiled, and said, "Since the matter of financial assistance has been brought up, it shouldn't be left to me to negotiate, because I came here representing Donghuang.

If we discussed aid in my personal name, the tone would change, so if you truly wish to sponsor me, you had better approach our commanding superiors.

As long as they nod in agreement, even if the sponsorship from a few of you is minimal, I am willing to finish this book.

This time, the gazes of several people toward Qin Ge changed—not hostile, but turning to surprise.

They hadn't expected Qin Ge to pull this move, which avoids unnecessary risk and does not cause their own faction to guard against her.

In short, if you want to invest in me, first find my direct superior; if my direct superior agrees, then everything can be discussed.

After hearing Qin Ge's words, Anshan smiled faintly, turned to the members of the other eight major factions, and said, "I think we can discuss these matters in detail later; for now, let the competition continue. If you have any questions for Qin Ge, you may ask them now; later we will enter the duel elimination round."

"I have nothing left here, and given my accumulated strategy and tactics, if I were to take an exam for a tactical theory master, I myself would still know my limits," Kaga said.

Following Kaga's words, the other faction leaders also shook their heads. Then Anshan said to Qin Ge, "Qin Ge, go prepare for the later matches; afterward I will take your place and discuss the previous matters with them."

"Yes." Qin Ge nodded and turned to leave the tent.

When Qin Ge returned to the Donghuang resting area, she recounted what had happened in the tent to her shipgirls, as well as to the Prince of Wales and Mikasa nearby.

"Heh, I never expected that several other factions would come up with this idea; it seems your two textbooks, Qin Ge, have already received unanimous approval from all factions, otherwise they wouldn't have made such a suggestion."

The Prince of Wales chuckled lightly while speaking to Qin Ge. Although she could understand the desires of the major factions, she still found it amusing how much thought they were putting into Qin Ge.

"However, Qin Ge doing this is also fine; negotiating such matters with other factions is safer if left to Donghuang itself," Mikasa nodded and said.

At that moment, a figure emerged from the Northern Union faction and came to the Donghuang side—it was A Furore, who had come together with Donghuang, though she had been spending these days in the Northern Union catching up with old friends.

"A Furore, what's wrong?" Seeing A Furore approach, Mikasa smiled and said to her.

"Heh, I came this time because I have something to ask Qin Ge," A Furore said with a smile.

"Looking for me?" Qin Ge wondered.

"Well, I need a favor from you," A Furore said.

"Do you need help with something?" Qin Ge wondered, "Senior A Furore, if it's something I can help with, I will certainly not refuse."

"It's not my request, but the Northern Union had me tell you that if you encounter their commander on the battlefield later, show a little mercy where you can, and don't let him say things too embarrassingly," A Furore said to Qin Ge.

"Just this?" Qin Ge chuckled, "I'm not an overbearing person; I will naturally show courtesy when appropriate. Moreover, I will still have to deal with the eight major factions in the future, and offending them too severely would benefit me nothing.

What's more, we haven't even fought yet—how would we know who wins or loses?

A Furore chuckled and said, "I'm just afraid that if we fight, it'll be too late, but I'm merely doing a favor for a friend."