In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

Melfie was absolutely right, but he just didn't want to do it.

He prefers to enjoy life more freely.

Just then, Lister felt a surge of mental power enter his brain.

Mr. Liszt, please come to my residence for a chat.

Lister looked toward Red Maple Castle.

Telepathic communication at this distance... no wonder it's Yuri.

He had originally planned to talk to Madara about the ninja world after he got back, but it seems he needs to meet with Yuri first.

Just then, Muzan, who was not far away, rushed over and grabbed Lister's sleeve.

"Take me there."

"Hmm? You felt it?"

"It feels similar to when you use your mental powers."

"I'm sorry, I'd like to speak with you privately this time."

"...Then I'll stay outside."

Lister had no choice but to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring Muzan to the villa area.

He turned and walked toward Yuri's villa, while Muzan sat on a stone bench to the side and waited quietly.

As soon as Lister entered the villa, he saw Yuri sitting in the living room.

The spacious living room contained only a table and two chairs, clearly indicating a deliberate alteration of the layout.

Alarm bells rang in Liszt's mind.

Why deliberately set up a negotiating table for two people?

Was the conversation particularly formal?

Is Yuri no longer satisfied with simply acquiring data?

Lister instantly calmed down and banished all distracting thoughts from his mind.

Yuri extended his hand to indicate "please sit down," and Lister gently pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Yuri.

The small negotiating table was less than a meter wide, and the two people were almost face to face, able to clearly observe each other's micro-expressions.

Lister suddenly had some guesses.

Yuri cannot use mind reading or mind control on him, but that does not mean he cannot read Yuri's thoughts through his facial expressions.

In the presence of such a spiritual master, even the slightest movement will reveal one's emotions.

Did this conversation really have to go this far?

Was it a deliberate attempt to make him nervous, or was there some ulterior motive?

Although Lister carefully controlled his emotions, hoping to avoid a repeat of the situation where Aizen directly extracted information from him, his experience was clearly inferior to Yuri's, who had spent many years working his way up in the Soviet high command.

Yuri easily stirred up his unease.

Smart people tend to do this.

If you try to understand the deeper meaning behind every arrangement, every action, and every word, you can easily fall into anxiety.

From the very beginning, Yuri seized the initiative by changing the environment.

“Mr. Lister, I apologize for disturbing you so soon after your return.”

"No, Mr. Yuri, you must have something very important to do to be in such a hurry."

Liszt calmed himself down and replied in a composed manner.

"Please speak frankly about what you need."

Yuri nodded.

"Then I'll get straight to the point."

“Mr. Lister, after this period of transactions, I believe you are a trustworthy trading partner, so I would like to increase my investment in Red Maple Ridge.”

Expand investment?

Lister was puzzled.

He previously made a deal with Yuri, who said he would help him popularize hydroelectricity, but this did not include other infrastructure projects.

If Yuri wants something, expanding investment would be normal, but it probably won't be related to construction, because Yuri's construction of Red Maple Territory doesn't benefit Epsilon.

After all, it would be difficult for Yuri to bring the resources of Red Maple Territory into his world.

"Excuse me, what do you mean by expanding investment?"

Yuri placed his hands, fingers interlaced, in front of his chest.

“I plan to deploy an MCV here.”

Chapter 74 Yuri's Invitation to Cooperation (Part 2)

MCV?!

Lister was so shocked that he forgot to control his facial expression.

The MCV is the most important unit in the military operations of the major factions around the world, including Yuri's. Its full name is Mobile Construction Vehicle, and it is commonly known as the base vehicle.

The construction vehicle is a huge and cumbersome vehicle that is extremely expensive, containing all the technology and resources needed to build a base.

It can be quickly deployed as a construction plant and can build a military base at scale in the fastest way possible.

It can be said that as long as there are mobile construction vehicles, there is the ability to rapidly expand military bases.

Is Yuri planning to build an Epsilon military base around Red Maple Territory?

What good does this do him?

Why waste so many resources building up an army for no reason?

No, as the system holder, he could allow Yuri to instantly teleport the main force to Red Maple Territory, but Yuri could not quickly bring the main force located in Red Maple Territory to his world; he could only bring them one by one, making them unsuitable as a surprise force.

Could it be that Yuri plans to build an Ilicara here, then sneak into enemy territory and release the large disc?

Why not just use a time-space teleporter?

Just as Lister was frantically speculating about Yuri's purpose, Yuri continued to say things that surprised Lister so much that he could hardly remain calm.

"Moreover, Epsilon plans to cooperate with Red Maple Territory in all livelihood-related industries, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, industry, and scientific research, with all resources consumed being borne by Epsilon."

？ ！！

Wait a minute! Even if Epsilon were to occupy most of Earth's territory in the future and have the resources to easily build a city, shouldn't they be more generous to Red Maple Territory?

This statement represents Yuri's promise to build Red Maple Territory into a modern city and his willingness to spend resources to help Red Maple Territory implement industrialization, even helping to cultivate talent.

Why? Why?

Lister was preoccupied with Yuri's intentions and what Yuri could gain from this investment.

Isn't Yuri's main goal the genetic samples of this world?

His research team discovered a large number of microorganisms with unique effects in this world, and also obtained all the genetic data of the white bear clan as well as his physical data as a powerful individual.

According to Yuri, this data will help Epsilon complete its research more quickly and will be very beneficial.

But... what can you gain from helping Red Maple Territory modernize?

Or is Yuri planning to use the unique resources of this world to build a new technological system and develop a new technology tree?

Wait a minute... education?!

Lister suddenly woke up and met Yuri's gaze.

As is well known, Epsilon had too little time to develop, and its personnel were far fewer than those of the Allied and Soviet forces.

At the very beginning of the campaign, Yuri was truly lacking in everything, and he also had to cooperate with Rushdie, the leader of an African terrorist group. The heretics he relied on most often did things to siphon off funds.

How did Yuri manage to rise to prominence in such a short time and compete with the Allied and Soviet forces, even becoming the ultimate winner?

It's mind control.

Epsilons rapidly expanded their power by controlling the minds of others on a wide scale through the construction of mind beacons, thus acquiring massive amounts of resources, talent, and territory in a short period of time.

Due to system limitations, Yuri cannot mind control the people of Red Maple Territory, but he can use it to spread his dangerous and radical ideas.

In the original work, many members of the Allied and Soviet forces genuinely admired the future Yuri described and sincerely joined Epsilon.

So, is the purpose of providing comprehensive funding to promote ideology?

Humans are naturally drawn to more advanced civilizations, and some even despise their own backward environment, desperately wanting to embrace advanced civilizations.

If he agrees to this, Yuri can use his advanced civilization to attract the people of Red Maple Territory, make them believe in his ideas, and spread his influence.

Even in the worst-case scenario, the people of Red Maple Territory would all become supporters of Epsilon, leaving him, the lord, as a figurehead.

Is this Yuri's goal? Does he want to corrupt the world through his ideology?

No, with Yuri's intelligence, how could he not have foreseen the disastrous consequences of doing so?

What is his real purpose?

Just as Yuri had expected, Lister's mind was in turmoil in the face of such a huge stake.

Now all he needs to do is add a few more sparks and he'll achieve his goal.

Yuri tapped his temple lightly with his finger and said calmly.

“Mr. Lister, please don’t be nervous. As I said, all I want is to have a deeper level of cooperation with you.”

"This is an invitation, a sincere invitation."

"Epsilon will not only provide technology, resources, and talent, but will also guarantee the following."

"First, any activity Epsilon undertakes in Red Maple Territory will require your prior permission."

"Second, Epsilon will fulfill its responsibility of protecting Red Maple Territory."

"Third, Epsilon will not use technological products such as mind reading or audio-visual surveillance to investigate Red Maple Territory. At the same time, it will not disrupt the stability of Red Maple Territory through education, propaganda, or technological control."