Star Iron: I, who forged my own armor by hand, ascended to the cycle of reincarnation.

"Now that Yalilo-VI has the backing of the Immortal Boat Alliance, our investment department is no match for the entire alliance. The board of directors won't allow us to go against the entire alliance."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone before the call continued.

"So, the mission failed because of the interference of the Celestial Ship? If that's the case, then there might still be a chance."

Toppa hesitated for a moment, then said, "No, that's not it. It's because when our company came to provide support and left behind weapons and mechs, we were afraid of an attack from the Legion."

"So they all scattered and ran away without leaving any way to start them, while Arilo-VI was forced to use the blueprints left behind by the company's employees when they fled, due to the impending destruction of the company."

"Dust Calamity says that the current problem facing Arilo-VI is not debt, but compensation for the use of the blueprint."

There was silence on the other end of the conversation, but Toppa could sense that the emerald was extremely angry.

Sure enough, people can laugh when they're extremely angry.

"Heh, so you're saying our company created this situation ourselves? And with the alliance getting involved, we have no choice but to accept it?"

Chapter 177 Completion of Diplomatic Relations

Toppa remained silent; the truth was indeed as Emerald had said.

"Our company can't afford to give up on Earth Marrow Ore. Trying to take a piece of it from Yalilo-VI is probably impossible; the Alliance will definitely take the fall."

"Topa"

"I am here"

Upon being called upon, Topa immediately responded.

"We shouldn't interfere in this matter, but one objective is crucial: since Yalilo-VI won't be trading with us for the Earth Marrow Mine..."

"Then let's try to cooperate with Xianzhou on the Earth Marrow Mine. Didn't you say that Luofu's general is in Yalilo-VI? Our company has always had cooperation with the Xianzhou Alliance."

Topa hesitated upon hearing this. The company did have a cooperation with the alliance and could be considered a partner, but it seemed that the Immortal Ship was also lacking in progress in this area, such as the Earth Marrow Mine.

Jade sensed Toppa's hesitation on the other end of the phone, and her unpleasant mood darkened further.

"What's wrong? Is there something difficult?"

"For some reason, Dust Calamity has a very bad impression of our company. They're basically associated with bandits, so I don't think there's any possibility of cooperation."

Upon hearing this, Jade fell silent again on the other end of the phone.

"The idea that 'image' equates to 'robber' isn't entirely wrong in a sense. No, perhaps, in the eyes of a genius, there's no difference between a company and a robber."

"Even so, we must still fight for what we should fight for."

In the end, Jade was actually considering giving up, feeling as if the company was being targeted and she couldn't think of any other way.

Unless the company's few remaining envoys and the old guard on the board get involved and personally negotiate with the Marshal of the Immortal Ship, there might still be a chance.

As if remembering something, a smile returned to Emerald's face.

"Topa, are you happy?"

"Uh? Why do you ask that?"

Faced with Toppa's irrelevant answer, Emerald laughed heartily.

"These are things we insignificant people can't control, but you're the first and only one who's interested in what happened to Ariello-VI."

"What happened here reminded you of your hometown, the only difference being that this place was abandoned by the company, which made you empathize, right?"

When Topa realized her thoughts had been voiced, two blushes rose on her face.

"Alright, do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Even without the intervention of that Dust Tribulation and the Immortal Ship Alliance, you might not necessarily let the company take over Yalilo-VI."

"Similarly, without them, the function of the Earth Essence Mine would remain buried forever. Right now, they should be discussing compensation."

"I will report your situation regarding Yalilo-VI and try to get a higher compensation."

Upon hearing that Jade would cover for him, Topa's face flushed even more, and she even seemed speechless.

"Go ahead and get busy."

After the call ended, Topa finally came to her senses a while later and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go, Zhang Zhang, to Belleburg Castle to demand compensation."

Meanwhile, the Beloberburg administrative district

Bronya looked bewildered at the woman with fox ears and a tail in front of her, who had been brought by two passengers from the Starry Sky Train.

"Mr. Walter, and who is this?"

Yu Kong smiled gently and stepped forward.

"No need to trouble the train passengers, let me introduce myself."

"I am the helmsman of the Luofu Immortal Ship. You can think of me as a diplomat and the caravan manager. I am here on the orders of the general to discuss cooperation matters."

Luofu Immortal Boat, General?

Bronya almost instantly thought of the little girl with dragon horns and a dragon tail who called herself the Dragon Lord.

"Is she from the hometown of that little girl who calls herself Lord Dragon?"

The three people were stunned for a moment upon hearing this answer, then burst out laughing in unison.

"Yes, that's right, I am."

"Based on Chen Jie's proposal, we will cooperate with your side indefinitely regarding the Earth Marrow Mine. I wonder if your side has any similar ideas?"

Bronya nodded in agreement almost without hesitation.

"Yes, please come with me so we can discuss this in detail."

Yu Kong glanced at Bronya in surprise. Despite being a young girl even among short-lived species, her demeanor and tone were decisive and practiced.

Soon the group arrived at Bronya's office, a large office filled with people working together on countless government documents. This inexplicably reminded Yu Kong of his own general.

"Regarding your debt crisis, we are willing to fully compensate you, and we also have the export rights to the Earth Essence Mine, which we can only provide to Luofu Immortal Ship within one month."

"A month from now, the specific details of the cooperation will depend on the effectiveness of Mr. Chen Jie's research, and whether we should then extend your Earth Marrow Mine to the remaining five Immortal Ships."

"What does Miss Bronya think?"

Bronya, who was still pondering her words, was stunned by these words and stared at Yu Kong in utter astonishment.

"Isn't this unfair to the Immortal Ship?"

Is this unfair to the Immortal Ship?

Yu Kong chuckled lightly: "Miss Bronya may not understand the value and function of Earth Marrow Ore. In the entire universe, the value of Earth Marrow Ore is in a class of its own."

"Because it contains the power of the God of Heaven and Earth, which is what you often call the King of Amber."

"We have great faith in Mr. Chen Jie's research and development capabilities, so in the end, it is our Immortal Ship that benefits."

At this point, Yu Kong's gaze deepened as she observed Bronya's reaction. To her surprise, Bronya shook her head.

"You can't say that. Your celestial vessel is willing to help us, Yalilo-VI, under these circumstances. Even if you're taking advantage of us, it's only right."

This answer made Yu Kong think more highly of him; he was a young man with foresight.

Soon, after the preliminary contract was drafted...

Yu Kong: "According to the alliance agreement, the Earth Marrow Ore shall not be exported to any organization, force, or individual that is not an official member of the Immortal Boat Alliance. If necessary, the Immortal Boat will dispatch Cloud Riders to assist our allies in repelling the invading enemy, vowing to fight to the death."

"The Immortal Ship will not allow any ally to suffer undeserved treatment or harm."

Bronya: "I, Bronya Rand, hereby swear that I will uphold the duties and responsibilities of the Great Guardian and the Builder, and will never betray the alliance with the Celestial Ship."

"Yaliluo-VI will forever remember the Fairy Boat Alliance, and work together to build a lasting friendship and a beautiful home."

"Covenant Formed" x2

With the two signing the agreement and shaking hands, the negotiations to establish diplomatic relations came to a perfect close.

Himeko, standing to the side, looked at Bronya with surprise in her eyes.

"He's just a child, yet he possesses extraordinary courage and vision; it's truly remarkable."

Chapter 178 Cloud Cavalry Obeying Command

After both sides carefully put away the alliance agreement, Yu Kong's expression changed, becoming resolute.

“Miss Bronya, according to the treaty, I will allow the Cloud Cavalry on the Starship to disembark and enter the large mining area in the lower city to expel the company’s people.”

"I hope you will open a green channel and lead my people down there."

Bronya nodded without hesitation, "I'll trouble the Sky Master. I'll have the Silvermane Iron Guards do it right away."

"At the same time, I apologize that I cannot personally lead the way; I need to explain your arrival and the matter of the alliance to the people of Belloberg."

Yu Kong expressed complete understanding of this explanation.

I understand how you feel right now. Goodbye for now.

As he left, Yu Kong gave Welt and Himeko a friendly smile.

"See you again, friends of the Starry Sky Train."

With Yu Kong's departure, the previously quiet administrative district immediately became lively again.

"Are we saved now?"

"Definitely, didn't you hear? The Immortal Boat Alliance, even that company has to avoid its sharp edge!"

"That's great! Now the people of Belloborg don't need to live in fear anymore, after all, the disaster just happened not long ago."

"Hehe, it's been a while since I've been busy in the administrative district. Lady Bronya is even more outstanding than her mother."

Upon hearing these sounds, Walter couldn't help but glance sideways and gently push up his glasses.

"Since everything happened as Chen Jie predicted, let's head back to the train."

Bronya paused for a moment. "I'd like to invite you two to tour the history of my Belleburg Museum, is that alright?"

"Museum history?" Himeko hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded. "Alright, thank you, Miss Bronya."

"No trouble at all, I'll have Pera show you around; she happens to be the museum's curator."

The cooperation negotiations in the Upper District were completed, while Chen Jie and his group in the Lower District were heading back.