Pachakutk opened his mouth, but then closed it again.
He repeated this action several times.
Anyone could see at a glance that Pachakutk was finding it difficult to speak.
In the end, Pachakutek simply sighed, nodded slightly to Lin Ke, and then fell into deep thought again.
Lin Ke had naturally seen everything, and he was already confident in his heart.
He knew that this proud "Stone Shaker," this leader of the Inca civilization, was at a crossroads in his heart.
On the one hand, he needed external assistance to solve the Inca famine crisis; on the other hand, he was unwilling to easily bow down to a foreign monarch he had just met.
After all, if Pachakutek were to speak first, he would inevitably feel somewhat inferior, as if he were asking for a favor.
Of course, this contradictory feeling was exactly what Lin Ke had anticipated, and it was the reaction that Pachakutek would have.
Moreover, Lin Ke was well aware that the reason why Pachakutek had gone around in circles with him was because he didn't want to be the one to bring it up first, but instead wanted Lin Ke to do so.
But Lin Ke wouldn't do that. After all, he wanted Pachakutk to speak first, and then he would sell the grain to him at a low price. Only in this way could Pachakutk look at Lin Ke with new respect.
Only in this way can the relationship between Holy Egypt and the Inca civilization be transformed from neutrality to friendliness.
In Lin Ke's view, this was the most crucial step he had been waiting for.
Therefore, he would never ask first, no matter what.
So Lin Ke just looked at the other person quietly with a hint of concern. Not only that, he also made an expression as if he wanted to know what difficulties the other person was facing.
Pachakutek sat there, his gaze shifting, his fingers tapping incessantly on the table, clearly struggling internally.
The air in the courtyard seemed to freeze for a moment. No one spoke first, except for the restless Pachakutk.
At this moment, Pachacute's expression grew increasingly stiff and heavy, while Link continued to gaze at the Inca king, knowing full well that the crucial moment was about to arrive.
If the other party speaks first, then...
Pachakutek's mouth opened slightly and then closed again; clearly, he seemed unable to take that step.
Therefore, Lin Ke decided to lend the other party a small helping hand.
"Today, speaking with King Pachakutek felt like meeting an old friend I hadn't seen for decades."
“Before I left Holy Egypt, I sought guidance from the gods, hoping that they would guide me and Holy Egypt after I went to Delos.”
Of course, Lin Ke made all of this up. After all, he didn't need guidance from the gods. Strictly speaking, the gods needed Lin Ke's guidance.
As Lin Ke spoke, she raised her head slightly, revealing a look of delight.
"Perhaps it was fate that brought us two kings, separated by thousands of miles, together under the same roof for a long talk."
“King Pachakutek, we have only met for the first time today, yet we have already opened our hearts to each other.”
"you......"
As Lin Ke finished speaking, she picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and pretended to be determined to listen attentively to whatever the other person said.
"If you have any concerns or worries, please feel free to speak up."
"Whether there is danger on this island, or problems with Holy Egypt or the Incas, I will certainly listen carefully to what you have to say."
"Although Holy Egypt and the Inca are separated by oceans, they are both ancient civilizations and should help each other."
"Don't you think so?"
Pachakutek listened to Lin Ke's words, but only slightly opened his mouth again.
This time, however, he took a deep breath, and his gaze became unusually sharp.
“You are right, Holy Pharaoh!”
"I......"
Pachakutek closed his eyes tightly, and when he opened them again, they were filled with unwavering determination.
"I am deeply moved by the magnanimity of the Holy Pharaoh!"
"I shouldn't have been so presumptuous, but when it comes to the survival of the people, I have no choice but to take the risk..."
He paused for a moment, as if gathering his last bit of courage.
“Holy Pharaoh, I will speak frankly.”
"The Inca are participating in this world conference in order to seek assistance from various countries."
"Our country is suffering from a drought unseen in a century. Farmland is cracked, rivers are drying up, and my people are experiencing a terrible famine unlike any they have ever seen!"
"Although I ordered the increase of revenue and the reduction of expenditure, the natural disaster was merciless and the situation became more and more serious."
"Grain reserves are almost depleted, and we have already used most of the gold in the national treasury to purchase grain."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ke merely frowned slightly: "Buy grain with gold?"
"Then you should be able to buy a mountain of grain, right?"
Of course, Lin Ke asked this question on purpose. After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, buying grain with gold can buy a lot of grain, at least preventing the domestic famine from getting worse.
But it's clear that the villages and kingdoms surrounding the Inca were demanding exorbitant prices.
As expected, Pachakutek's next words were exactly what Lin Ke had predicted.
"Holy Pharaoh, you are unaware of this!"
"All the surrounding kingdoms with grain reserves have driven up grain prices to astronomical levels!"
"To be honest, if these prices continue to rise, then the Inca will have no choice but to go to war with them and seize their grain!"
“But my people are starving and weak in battle. No matter what, the Inca and the surrounding kingdoms will surely suffer heavy losses.”
Lin Ke nodded slightly upon hearing this.
But he still felt something was a little strange.
Even if the grain was incredibly expensive, how could it have cost half of the national treasury's gold?
After all, the contents of a national treasury are usually enormous. However, Lin Ke thought that the Inca in this world might not be as powerful as he had imagined, and perhaps they didn't have much gold to buy food.
Pachakutek then raised his head and looked directly into Lin Ke's eyes.
“Holy Pharaoh, I have come here today with the sincere intention of earnestly requesting that you sell some of your grain to the Inca!”
As Pachakutek finished speaking, he stood up and bowed slightly to Lin Ke.
"Of course, I am also fully aware that this is a business transaction, so I am willing to pay the corresponding price!"
“Holy Pharaoh, I certainly didn’t speak up because you told me about the situation in Holy Egypt. Wouldn’t that make me seem like I’m taking advantage of the low price of food in Holy Egypt?”
"So, Holy Pharaoh..."
Pachacute's tone was one of Inca resolve and dignity, indicating that he was prepared to pay a high price.
Therefore, at this moment, Pachakutek was like a warrior about to go into battle, ready for combat.
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