The next day.
There should have been a lot to prepare before they left, but because it was Lin Xiao, so everything was simplified.
Originally, Claire planned to form a negotiation team with the leader having full responsibility along with a couple of reliable helpers.
Although they were going as emissaries and couldn’t bring too many people, they still had to consider safety, otherwise what if something happened en route?
So Claire wanted to send a guard team with Lin Xiao and have tens of strong warriors to protect him and to put up a front.
But all of her requests were rejected.
“I’m enough for negotiations… oh right, and my maid. But my maid doesn’t count, so Elena isn’t a member of the team.”
That was how Lin Xiao responded to Claire, although it sounded like he was joking, she knew he was serious so she could only go along with it.
That being said, Lin Xiao didn’t plan to go with just the two of them, so there were still inconveniences, so in the end, he brought a couple more people.
So Lin Xiao decided to call up Yao Zi and Xiao Tian, and the four of them became the negotiation team.
Don’t underestimate the two of them, compared to Claire’s elite warriors, Yao Zi’s legs were thick as hell!
Lin Xiao finally found a job that suited Yao Zi, and that was a human monster-killing machine!
Unlimited magic power with poor control, although it was hard for her to beat enemies stronger or around the same level as her when it came to weaker enemies, she was the best choice!
But… Lin Xiao wouldn’t use her as a tool to kill ordinary soldiers, because it would be too bloody and make it difficult for Claire. Since the rebels were just people from Gotham Kingdom that were bewitched by the cult.
So Lin Xiao saw Yao Zi as capital, as long as she was there, he had the confidence to start a war with an army, and if they ever had to do something, then he could use her to save a lot of precious time.
Other than the members, Claire also created a detailed playbook for the negotiations. But that was unnecessary for Lin Xiao, he just flipped through it and then handed it back to Claire.
Claire wanted Lin Xiao to explain so she questioned his plans, but he didn’t want to respond and just said that he’ll adapt to the situation as it happens.
“Hey, what plans do you have… just tell me! Do you not trust me?”
“What are you so curious for? Even if I tell you, you can’t help, rather it might cause trouble, so it’s pointless telling you.”
“But…”
“My queen, I am your knight! Just don’t worry and leave it to me, wait here for my good news.”
“But I…”
“But nothing, if you think it’s boring here, then go play with sister Ying, she’s recuperating at home and bored.”
“ShenDai Ying? Hm, I don’t get it…”
Claire could only sigh and gave up her questioning.
But it was interesting, in the beginning even when Claire went to beg him, he wouldn’t help to deal with the rebels, but now his attitude completely did a 180, and not only did he agree to help, he took complete charge in handling everything!
“So, you’re setting off tomorrow?”
“Hm, I get the gist of everything and there’s no need to delay.”
“What’s the rush? I still wanted to take some time to chat and get closer… uh no, to discuss plans of action before you left!”
“Hehe, there’s nothing bad with talking more, but we don’t have much time left. More unexpected things may happen, and Caesar’s team may not be able to hide much longer, Nick is also plotting his final counterattack, we can’t delay anymore.”
“You’re right…”
Claire couldn’t rebut Lin Xiao’s logic, but in actuality, he also had selfish motives. If he didn’t take care of the rebellion and retrieve the holy sword, then ShenDai Ying will be left crippled longer.
“But Claire, I still have a request before leaving, I hope you can agree.”
“Go ahead, I’ll agree!”
“I want you to get the highest authority on the frontlines.”
“What do you mean? Do you want to lead the troops for Barrett in the war?”
“No, I’m not going to fight, furthermore, I don’t know how to lead soldiers…”
“Then what do you mean?”
“Simply put, I want you to give me higher authority than Barrett.”
“Oh, so you want him to listen to your orders, instead of him ordering you around?”
“Right.”
This mission was extremely important and couldn’t be disrupted, if they went to the frontlines and couldn’t carry out their plan because of issues with authority, then that would be troublesome! Also, Lin Xiao didn’t want to be ordered around by that old man.
Lin Xiao wasn’t like Caesar, he wouldn’t foolishly go be some team lead for nothing.
So he had to have the highest authority, that being said, it’s not like he would use it to deliberately make things difficult for Barrett.
“You need it just in case? I get it… okay, no problem, I’ll give it to you! … Anyway Lin Xiao, I hope you can understand that I have absolute trust in you and I’ll give you whatever you want!”
“Thank you, I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
“Hehe, I already said that you don’t need to thank me! But, um… Lin Xiao, can you also agree to something for me?”
“No problem! Just say it, I’ll definitely agree.”
“Really? But you don’t even know what I want, you might refuse me…”
“Impossible! Other than being your husband, I’ll agree to anything else!”
“Hehe, that’s great! … Then let’s go right now!”
“Where to?”
“To see my father!”
“Okay! No problem… hm? Wait, t-to see who?”
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