And in this ransom document...

Lilith even thoughtfully calculated for Leona what it would cost to redeem all the interstellar ships, including the 20,000 tribal interstellar warships.

It is estimated that it will cost nearly 500 billion Star Coins!

Five hundred billion Star Coins.

That's such a huge number.

Despite the vast territory of the Warhammer United States, which is the largest of the three empires in the Galactic Federation, their annual output value is only slightly over 15 trillion Star Credits.

The Dragonkin tribes account for only 30% of the total, but their military expenditure accounts for about 40% of that, which is still relatively high among the three empires.

This heavy reliance on weaponry led to serious problems with the economic foundation of the Warhammer Starfleet Union, and the poor quality of life for the various tribes.

Five hundred billion Star Coins is equivalent to the Dragonkin tribe having to pay a quarter of their annual military expenditure as ransom.

This number is quite delicate. It's not an astronomical figure, which the Dragonkin tribe can afford, but it's still a painful expense.

"Can I redeem a portion of it..." Leona found the 'loophole' and looked at the man and succubus opposite her.

The succubus then spoke up: "Your Highness, please don't worry. You can take a look at the notes below."

Notes/Terms?

Leona glanced at it and almost cursed in anger.

If Leona hadn't been 'trained' by Zhao Chen before, she would definitely have flipped the table.

The remarks section is very simple.

To redeem a starship, you must also redeem the soldiers and crew on board.

If you ransom the commander of a legion's fleet, you must also ransom all the personnel of that legion's fleet.

If you want to redeem the supreme commander of a fleet, you must redeem all the starships and personnel of that fleet.

This is a bundled sale!

This completely sealed off Leona's previous little schemes.

This made Leona feel like she had been forcibly fed a mouthful of excrement.

"These conditions are a bit harsh, we need to discuss them..." Leona tried to stall for time.

But Zhao Chen on the other side wouldn't give her that chance.

Zhao Chen held up one finger, and a number appeared on it.

【24:00】

“From this moment on, I will give you twenty-four hours to consider.”

Tell me the list of people you want to redeem within 24 hours. The list must comply with the terms above, otherwise we will not recognize it.

After the redemption list is finalized, you need to transfer the full ransom to us within three days.

"The ransom can be paid in any form," Zhao Chen stated after outlining these conditions.

Leona's face turned ashen.

A low gurgling sound escaped her throat.

He seems ready to explode in anger at any moment.

If it weren't for the fact that the man on the other end was separated by an internet channel, she would have twisted his head off right now.

"Your Highness... Your Highness..." The attendant beside him kept giving him meaningful glances.

Don't lose your temper at this time, otherwise the negotiations will not be able to proceed at all.

Leona took a deep breath.

Five hundred billion Star Coins.

She bit her lip lightly, let out a long breath, and looked at the man opposite her: "Okay, we'll do as you say."

I will discuss it with my father.

"Alright, I'll wait for your good news." Zhao Chen replied with a smile, then immediately closed the communication channel.

The video window is now closed.

Leona couldn't hold back any longer. She stood up abruptly, cursing the despicable man and her damned uncle in the process.

Because of this mess he made, they actually had to pay a ransom of 500 billion star coins.

Why didn't that useless uncle just die on the battlefield?

Leona slammed her fist into the wall in a circular motion.

The servants watching were terrified.

Several minutes later, Leona regained her composure.

She turned around and looked coldly at the attendant: "Contact my father... and also my mother's family."

"These 500 billion star coins can't just be paid by our royal family alone. They have to clean up this mess left by this good-for-nothing heir!"

"Yes..." The servant nodded repeatedly, glancing cautiously at the wall a few times.

The walls were covered with spiderweb-like cracks from Leona's devastation.

After Leona left, the wall shattered, revealing the cabin on the other side.

A dragon warrior with a head full of bubbles stared blankly at the wall that was crashing down in front of him.

What... what happened?

I was just getting my hair washed...

...

"I don't know if the other party will agree to this request."

Five hundred billion Star Coins is equivalent to a quarter of the Dragonkin tribe's annual military expenditure.

"Our monthly revenue has only recently crossed the threshold of 500 billion star coins." Lilith looked at Zhao Chen, barely suppressing a smile.

Zhao Chen shrugged and looked at the back of the video window.

"If Leona finds out that your Black Fox clan is responsible for all of this, then..."

"I reckon she'll be so angry she'll grind you to dust." Zhao Chen teased, looking at Chief Hu Ya and Hu Xin'er opposite him.

Fox Xin'er looked excited and waved her fist: "This is so awesome!"

They actually managed to extract 500 billion star coins from the Dragonkin tribe!

Hahaha, I really want to tell Leona that I was the one who did this!

Seeing her daughter's excited expression, Chief Huya tapped Hu Xin'er on the head, signaling her to be mindful of her manners.

Then he looked at Zhao Chen: "My lord, although because of Robert's identity, the Dragonman tribe will most likely agree to pay this ransom."

But we must be careful.

Zhao Chen nodded: "I understand. I'll leave this matter entirely to you."

However, considering your safety, I'll handle the public matters.

Fox Xin'er blinked and looked at Zhao Chen: "Lord, we have done this for you."

Five hundred billion Star Coins!

You have to give us something in return.

This girl looks so much like Annie.

As soon as they do something, they start thinking about getting something in return.

"If you manage to complete this task successfully..."

"I can allow your Black Fox tribe to join the Xiaolong clan's register and grant you the right to reside on a habitable planet in the Xiaolong star system," Zhao Chen said.

Fox Xin'er rolled her eyes and pouted: "What's so great about a Dragon Citizenship? Five hundred billion star coins, and you only give us the right to live on a habitable planet... How stingy."

With this money, I could build a fleet, occupy a star system, and become king.

"You are not allowed to be rude to the lord." Chief Foxya tapped Fox Xin'er on the head again.

Hu Xin'er held her head, looking aggrieved.

She is unaware of the importance of Zhao Chen's reward until she enters the Xiaolong Galaxy for the first time and learns its true value.

She knew how important this reward was.

Even in the near future, many powerful figures yearn to have a place in the Xiaolong Galaxy.

Only in that way can one be considered to have truly integrated with the JF-17!

This identity is priceless.