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Lin Ruo had a reason for proposing such a "transaction."
Firstly, he indeed needed a formula for the Ocean Songster potion to trade to Hanged Man Alger. Although, theoretically speaking, it wasn't impossible for him to obtain it when hunting the Lucky Ocean Songster later, it was better to get it sooner rather than later, just in case.
Secondly, Lin Ruo actually proposed this transaction to reduce Elf Singer Siatas's wariness and resistance to searching for Queen of Calamity Cohinem with him.
Lin Ruo knew that if he directly offered to help Elf Singer Siatas search for Queen of Calamity Cohinem, even if Siatas yearned for her Elf King, she would probably refuse, thinking he had ulterior motives. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and Lin Ruo's identity was sensitive, so Siatas likely wouldn't trust him.
However, it was different if he added another request. Siatas might still not believe that he only had this one small request and would think it was just a cover for a larger scheme, but such a request would, more or less, serve as a buffer. This was a psychological effect.
What if the other party refused?
If she refused, then she refused. Lin Ruo planned to use Elf Singer Siatas to find Queen of Calamity Cohinem, but if he couldn't find her, then so be it.
It was just something he was doing on the side.
It was with this mindset that Lin Ruo was not at all anxious.
Compared to Lin Ruo's indifference, Elf Singer Siatas's psychological changes were much more complex.
She first looked at Lin Ruo suspiciously, clearly not believing that an Angel would reveal such a bombshell piece of news and then offer to help her find the King just for a small Sequence 5 potion formula.
Even as a Storm Pathway, Elf Singer Siatas's mind wasn't very agile; after all, she didn't use it much daily and was the type whose hands moved faster than her brain. But Siatas could still see something as obvious as this.
So Elf Singer Siatas immediately asked with sharp eyes, "What are your intentions towards the King?"
Lin Ruo: ...
Ah, is this what they mean by being worthy of the Storm Pathway?
This is a true warrior!
Mobet next to her was almost crying with anxiety, wasn't he?
Lin Ruo was truly a bit dumbfounded at this moment. He hadn't expected Siatas to ask so directly.
Generally speaking, in this situation, wouldn't most people secretly ponder his purpose while outwardly accepting the "step down" he offered?
Oh, not most people, but a fiery elf. Then it's fine.
Lin Ruo suddenly felt that he had been spending too much time with old schemers lately, applying the standards of old schemers to everyone, and forgetting that there were also hot-headed, single-minded types.
"I have no intentions towards Her. The war between the Elves and humans ended long ago, and I am not a Storm Pathway, so I have no fundamental conflict with Her," Lin Ruo shook his head, then paused before saying,
"Actually, I don't have to make this transaction with you. If you don't want to, then so be it."
Elf Singer Siatas frowned heavily. She looked at Lin Ruo, presumably thinking, and after several seconds, she said, "I don't know whether to believe you... but I will make this transaction."
As soon as she said this, Mobet, who was next to her, let out a huge sigh of relief.
Heaven knew how worried he had been that Siatas would anger the Angel of Judgment.
"Then, happy trading," Lin Ruo still smiled gently.
"The Ocean Songster formula, I will give it to you when we find clues related to the King," Elf Singer Siatas immediately followed up.
The reason she agreed to this transaction was actually very simple: firstly, Siatas indeed wanted to find the King; secondly, Siatas understood a very simple truth, which was that since Lin Ruo knew the King was still alive and even dared to say he could help her find the King, he must have already grasped relevant clues.
In this situation, although Siatas wasn't sure why the other party wanted to bring her along, whether she agreed to this transaction or not, the King would probably be found one day anyway. Since that was the case, she might as well agree; at least she could observe what the other party's intentions were, and at a crucial moment, she might even be able to help her King.
"Alright," Lin Ruo nodded indifferently. Clues about Queen of Calamity Cohinem? That's simple; there are some in the sea serpent's temple.
When the matter in Backlund was settled, when he took Klein to sea, he could directly take Klein and Siatas to "dig up a grave."
Mobet, however, subtly glanced at Siatas with a slightly worried look.
Some things that the unthinking Siatas didn't consider, Mobet, as one of the three cautious families, could.
For example, could it be that the reason the Angel of Judgment wanted to help Siatas find Queen of Calamity Cohinem was because Siatas herself was a key factor in finding the other party?
Mobet didn't know, and he didn't dare to say.
It would be fine if he guessed wrong, but if he guessed right, saying it out loud would not only not help the current situation in the slightest, but it might also cause the Angel of Judgment to directly tear off her disguise of goodwill.
At that time, among them, he himself would be fine, somewhat protected by the old man, but Siatas would definitely be miserable.
Mobet certainly didn't want such a thing to happen.
And just as he was lost in his wild thoughts, he suddenly felt a gaze from the opposite side.
Mobet stiffly looked over and, sure enough, saw Lin Ruo looking at him with a gentle smile. It was clearly a smile as warm as spring, but Mobet felt his blood run cold with fear, and he could only instinctively force out a smile.
It was only when the Angel of Judgment's gaze shifted away that Mobet felt like he was alive again.
Angel of Judgment, truly **** (fourth epoch Solomon Empire vulgarity) terrifying!
While still feeling lingering fear, Mobet's gaze towards Siatas became even more worried and anxious.
# What can I do to save you, my wife #
Mobet suddenly thought of something and looked at Leonard, his eyes lighting up.
# Old man, weak, help #
Shifting his gaze from Mobet, who was clearly overthinking things, Lin Ruo couldn't help but sigh silently.
He knew this was the negative consequence of his identity being exposed. Although he had decided to reveal it himself, if it hadn't been for Leonard's shout, nothing would have happened.
Silently deciding to praise Leonard more in front of Archbishop Saint Anthony later, Lin Ruo, who was determined to repay evil with good, then spoke:
"Let's enter the camp first. Ulyssan should be arriving soon. This is your story, and it's up to you to put an end to it. You should prepare a bit."
"Huh?" Leonard clearly still didn't know his fate, and he opened his mouth in surprise, "Your Excellency Lin Ruo, are you not going to make a move against that Dragon?"
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