Chapter 393: Why Is My Career Panel in 2D Anime Style? Chapter 178

Since this was his first time dealing with the councilor before him, Li Ang wasn't sure whether she always acted this way.

If she did.

Then it was only thanks to her being a Level-7 professional that she hadn't already been

Unaware of Li Ang's thoughts, Afla asked, "How much do you know about world development?"

"I know some basic information."

Li Ang answered honestly.

"Good, then I won't have to waste my breath explaining again." Afla set down her empty teacup and lightly wiped her lips with a napkin beside her. "The Federation needs you to join this mission. If you agree, board my starship now and report to the Central Star Region."

Hearing this, Li Ang raised an eyebrow and probed, "Does that mean I can refuse, Councilor Afla?"

"Of course. The Federation may be short on personnel, but it doesn't hinge on you."

Afla propped her arms on the chair, her small feet dangling helplessly above the ground as they swayed slightly.

She stared at the complicated creature before her—dragon, whatever. It didn't matter.

After Li Ang asked that question, Afla knew she'd likely leave empty-handed today.

Still, considering his potential, she decided to say more: "The Federation won't withhold rewards from talents like you, a mere trash fish."

"And during world development, you'll gain plenty of benefits—the Federation won't reclaim any of them."

Saying this, Afla shook her head slightly: "With those resources, you shouldn't take centuries to reach my level. Wouldn't it be better then to return as a councilor or military lord?"

At this moment, if any of Afla's subordinates familiar with her were present, they'd likely gape in shock.

Could this really be the attitude of this councilor?

Seeing Li Ang remain silent, Afla furrowed her brow. Without any visible motion, a screen-like crystal appeared before Li Ang's eyes.

On the crystal's display, a pale-skinned, handsome man was bowing his head, attending to something.

"That's the hairy vampire from Secret Blood Corp. If you're willing to go to the Central Star Region, I can eliminate him for you right now—and afterward, the Black Obsidian Star Region's policies will greenlight the Plant Union."

"This is my personal investment in you."

Hearing Afla's words, Li Ang froze for a moment, then glanced at the councilor with surprise.

So generous?

And if he remembered correctly, that lord was Level-6, wasn't he?

Could a Level-7 professional really be this ruthless?

Yet despite how tempting the offer, Li Ang still intended to refuse.

He preferred being his own boss over working for the Federation.

Of course, Li Ang could theoretically take both sides—develop his own world while also serving the Federation.

But the problem was, he was currently in the remote Black Obsidian Star Region; if he truly went to the Central Star Region, what if someone uncovered his secrets?

Undoubtedly, the Federation wouldn't refuse another channel for world development.

As for mutual benefit—

Trusting the Federation was like trusting Li Ang was Qin Shi Huang. At his current strength, he didn't believe either.

As if sensing something from Li Ang's expression, Afla waved her hand irritably: "Tsk. You've got your own thoughts. What a waste of my breath."

As she spoke, the crystal screen shattered into fragments, falling to the ground as a pile of shards.

"Those conditions still stand. If you change your mind, contact me directly."

Saying this, Afla leapt off her chair, left her final words, and dissolved into shimmering ice particles, vanishing.

"Don't worry—I won't target you. I don't have time to care about trash fish like you."

Hearing this, Li Ang fell silent.

To be fair, despite Afla calling him "trash fish" at every turn, her first impression on him wasn't bad.

Of course, this might just be an act—her true nature was uncertain to Li Ang.

The only thing he could be certain of was that world development truly offered terrifyingly immense benefits; otherwise, the Federation wouldn't be so generous.

Looking at the countdown ticking away on his panel's 【Traveler】 talent, he let out a quiet breath.

'I must raise my strength quickly. Otherwise, if the Federation or Empire discovers my secrets, I won't have a good ending.'

With this decision made, Li Ang stood and vanished from his spot.

When he reappeared, a highly intricate device stood before him.

【Subatomic Calculator·Trismegistus (Li Ang Special Edition)】.

'I hope this interference works.'

With this thought, Li Ang began operating the device.