Chapter 140 It's all just mutual exploitation.
It's because their Second Legion is useless; even their communications were leaked.
He scoffed, "How can you prove that this time, with my cooperation with you, your messages won't be intercepted by the First Legion again?"
The reason Roronoa accepted Simon's video call was to retaliate against the First Legion's insects.
He heard that the insects from the Michael family had gone to the First Legion, and the most powerful insect had even become a major general.
Even if he seeks revenge against the Lanetta family, he will not let the First Legion off the hook.
As for why the Second Legion cooperated with him, that's no longer important.
It's just a matter of mutual exploitation.
If he remembered correctly, Simon had said last time that he wanted to deal with the First Army's major general. In that case, why not add that bug from the Lanetta family to the mix?
"We made preparations for this joint encirclement and suppression beforehand. Even if the First Legion finds out, they will be helpless."
Simon spoke slowly with a cold face, "As long as you are willing to cooperate, our Thomas family is willing to pay ten million star coins to compensate you for your losses this time. However, the conditions we discussed before will also need to be changed."
Roronoa's lips curled slightly as he looked at Simon. "How do you want to change things?"
Simon had previously illegally purchased some modified star beasts from him, and he had already delivered them.
He agreed at the time because Simon and his group wanted to salvage their reputation in the empire, so they asked them to put on a show.
Unexpectedly, it turned into a very unpleasant situation.
He wouldn't have agreed to such an outrageous request if he hadn't wanted to take advantage of the last opportunity to visit Michele in the Empire.
Now that Simon has spoken, he is clearly on guard.
Then Simon continued, "I want you to kidnap the second prince of the royal family, Tanchi Crete."
Roronoa sneered, "Kidnapping a royal male? Do you think the Roronoa Pirate Crew is living too comfortably?"
The Roronoa Pirates usually rob interstellar cargo ships, but occasionally they'll decide to rob passenger ships, primarily for financial gain.
If they encounter a few male insects of lesser status, they will also abduct them.
But the royal family's insects, they never touched.
After all, everyone knows that the Empire's Insect Emperor only has two Insect offspring, one of whom will inherit the throne in the future, and the other has been pampered since childhood.
Asking him to kidnap the royal male insects? Do you think he's stupid?
Simon frowned instantly. "It's not like we're asking you to kidnap male insects under the banner of the Roronoa Pirates. Don't you have any mortal enemies? Kidnapping male insects under their name would be helping you solve a big problem, wouldn't it?"
His words instantly enlightened Roronoa.
He hadn't thought about all these twists and turns.
As expected of someone from the political circle, their skills are truly ingenious!
Although Roronoa had already agreed with what he said in his heart, he still pretended to be hesitant and said, "In that case, I also have a request..."
Simon immediately became alert. "What other demands do you want?"
Roronoa looked at Simon with a forced smile and said, "I heard that the Lanetta family has insects in the First Legion. Since you're going to wipe out a major general in the First Legion, why not start with the Lanetta family's insects?"
Simon frowned repeatedly, and it took him a long time to meet Roronoa's gaze.
"Do you have a grudge against the Lanetta family?"
Roronoa smiled subtly. "What? No way?"
Simon shook his head. "What a coincidence. The bugs leading the First Legion this time are from the Lanetta family, named Letkar. If you have a grudge against the Lanetta family, that's perfect, because..."
He paused deliberately when he said this, and seeing the displeasure on Roronoa's face, he continued, "Because Letekar is the wife of His Highness the Second Prince of the Royal Family."
The loss of either Letecar or Tanchi is a heavy blow to the Lanetta family.
Roronoa understood Simon's implication, but he still didn't agree immediately.
"That's true, but I can't let this deal go unprofitable, can I?"
As he said this, his gaze was fixed on Simon.
Although he wanted revenge, Simon had started this whole thing, and he wasn't going to let the money slip by.
Simon's face immediately darkened. "How much more money do you want?"
Roronoa pretended to think for a moment, then said, "How about we double the price from what we already have?"
"you……"
"Admiral Simon, our pirate crew risked being hunted down by the Empire to kidnap His Highness the Second Prince of the Empire. You have to... pay more!"
Roronoa didn't give Simon a chance to speak before he started talking on his own.
Simon wished he could just twist Roronoa's head off right out of his personal terminal.
But now that the die is cast, he can't find any other trustworthy helpers for the time being.
Even if Roronoa made exorbitant demands, he would have no choice but to accept it. Fortunately, the Thomas family could still afford the amount of money Roronoa mentioned.
As long as the First Legion is rid of the troublesome Lutkar, their Second Legion can continue to excel.
When the time comes, making some money won't be difficult for the Thomas family.
Simon took a deep breath. "I agree to your terms, but this time you must do it well, otherwise..."
"Don't worry, our Roronoa Pirate Crew values reputation above all else!"
"..."
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The day of the three legions' joint encirclement and suppression was fast approaching.
Tan Chi checked Letekar repeatedly to make sure he was wearing the blue gemstone before he felt at ease and saw him off at home.
Because of Eli's arrangements before leaving, Kano was soon sent to Tan Chi.
For a moment, the two insects in the living room stared at each other, neither of them saying a word.
Seeing the strange atmosphere, Tan Chi finally spoke up, "Does Lord Kano have any favorite places to go?"
Kano's eyes lit up. "Besides going to the library, I usually go to the Honey Tea Shop, but... the tea there probably isn't as good as what the Second Prince drinks at home."
As he said this, he took a sip of the freshly squeezed juice that the mechanical insect had just brought him.
Although his family was relatively well-off, they weren't so extravagant as to juice fruit.
The juice he had drunk before was also from the time he was in the palace.
He never expected to be able to drink here at the Second Prince's place.
After all, male insects are very selfish, and most male insects don't like to share their things.
Especially such precious natural foods.
Tan Chi seems to be different from other male insects in the empire, and his methods towards female insects are also different...
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