"I never refuse a friend's gift." Tang Fei clinked glasses with Prince Philip and downed the champagne in one go: "In our Phoenix Empire, there's an old saying that even a free Didiwei (poison) is sweet."

"Tang, what does that mean?"

"Oh, it just means that things that are free taste especially delicious."

Philip burst out laughing, saying: "Tang, you haven't changed a bit, still so... humorous and witty."

Of course, the last time they met, Tang Fei's behavior was labeled as 'absurd and disrespectful' by them.

"Philip, you haven't changed at all either, still so sincere and noble."

"Oh, Tang, I must toast you again. To our friendship."

"Of course." Tang Fei replied with a cheerful smile.

The two clinked glasses again, once more finishing the champagne in their cups.

The lengthy and insincere pleasantries ended, but Tang Fei was still reluctant to get to the main topic.

Inside, Prince Philip felt a surge of anger, I just helped you drive off a powerful enemy, and you don't even say a thank you, not even mentioning the topic...

Could it be you want to renege?

"Tang, this was a great victory." Prince Philip had to bring up the recent war himself, after all, they were one of the main players in that war: "Not only did we crush the arrogance of the Beihai Fleet, but we also gained the extremely strategic Liyu Port..."

"With Liyu Port, you can truly advance offensively, or retreat defensively. Whether it's attacking the Empire's heartland, defending the port, or sailing into the more mysterious and profound ocean... you have more options."

"Yes." Tang Fei nodded, raising his champagne glass actively, saying: "Speaking of this, I must thank my old friend... Philip, if it weren't for you leading your troops across great distances to help, you know, our victory wouldn't have come so easily."

"..."

What does that mean?

The victory wouldn't have come so easily?

Without us... where would you have gotten your victory?

Is this an attempt to negate our contributions?

These detestable Phoenix people, they really want to renege.

Seeing Philip's face changing, Tang Fei naturally knew what he was thinking.

Feeling the 'blow' was about enough, and still wanting help later, he then spoke in a warm and sincere tone:

"So, I am filled with gratitude in my heart. Philip, you will always be my best friend. And my victory will also be your victory."

"Yes, it is our joint victory." With one sentence, Philip set the tone for the war, so they could move on to the next step: sit together and share the spoils.

"Come, let's have another drink."

"Cheers."

Clang!

The elegant, slender glass made a crisp sound, and both of their hearts were slightly jolted.

Hmm, the atmosphere lightened up.

"Philip, I'm not a stingy man. When the enemy comes, there's Pulse Gun; when a friend comes, there's Phoenix Tail wine." Tang Fei looked at Philip and said: "You have done a lot for us, and I remember it all. Tell me, what do you want?"

"Tang, you know, when my father and brother favored Shen Wuxiang more, I thought you were the true victor of this war."

"Philip truly has unique insight." Tang Fei smiled and praised.

Philip walked to the electronic sand table, pointing to the virtual territory and drawing a circle with his finger on it: "I want this piece."

"A quarter of the Phoenix Empire's land?"

"Tang, I can help you achieve victory."

"I have no doubt about you." Tang Fei looked at Philip and said: "But if I do that... I'll be criticized as a 'traitor to the nation' by the people."

"Tang, you should understand, history is written by the victors. At that time, you can tell this story however you want. You can even make everyone keep their mouths shut, not allowed to talk about this history."

"But, what will you gain? You will receive a vast empire, become a great emperor... If you handle it well, the Phoenix people might even praise you as 'a monarch for the ages'."

"..."

Huh, this line sounds familiar.

Did someone just say it to me before?

Or did I say it to someone?

Tang Fei couldn't help but exchange a glance with Bai Wuxin, who turned away with a blank expression.

The mouth of a politician, the lies they tell.

If it weren't for protecting Tang Fei's safety, he wouldn't want to listen anymore.

Tang Fei's eyes sparkled, and the muscles on his cheeks twitched slightly.

Striving to restrain himself, but the curve of his mouth betrayed his thoughts at the moment:

So tempting, so tempting.

Prince Philip knew Tang Fei was tempted; who wouldn't be when hearing words like 'a monarch for the ages' and still remain calm?

Especially when he is now just a contender with little chance of winning.

"Tang, compared to having nothing after a failure, just giving up this small piece of land... and it's a barren area near my Aus Empire... What are you hesitating about?"

Tang Fei was silent for a moment, looking at Prince Philip and asking: "Then what can I get?"

"I will stake everything I have..."

"That's not enough." Tang Fei decisively said, becoming the calm and greedy wolf again during negotiations: "If you're just sending out a fleet to help as an ally... that's not enough."

"I will go back and persuade my father, I hope the entire Aus Empire firmly stands by your side."

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