Louis' eyes flashed with a glint.

Indeed, the various countries on the Star Continent have never lacked smart individuals.

But this continent has an inherent limitation.

Unlike in the previous world, the different perceptions and understandings between races have created nearly insurmountable walls between nations.

Even in the globalized era of inter-country competition in the previous world, it was essentially conflicts among people.

But on the Star Continent, it's not just about humans.

You could say the elves are too arrogant, the dwarves are all hardheaded, the dragons are overly obsessed with treasure, and the trolls are mad and murderous.

While these are stereotypes, if you look at the whole race, you might find some truth in these words.

If other races had not displayed intelligence akin to humans, humans might not have treated them much better than pigs and sheep.

But this situation is not unique to humans.

Other races treat humans the same way.

The reality is, when the collective is magnified to the racial level, both sides are mortal enemies in terms of cognition and interests.

So now, Louis somewhat understands why the emperor chose direct confrontation.

Firstly, the situation is urgent.

Secondly, there is a lack of trust towards other races.

This is a world where the sense of trust is shattered.

Louis even believes that unless a great unifying force emerges, akin to some heaven-sent hero, it's virtually impossible to start a globalized era as in the past world.

The possibility of drawing all countries into a global division of labor chain is almost zero, only working in small batches.

So this time, he plans to use the situation known as the "Two Peaches Killing Three Warriors" from the globalization era as a classic business-case to ensnare these people.

He slightly curled the corners of his mouth and said to the Purple Association leader:

"You should understand that our core objective is the elf waste disposal technology from the High Forest."

"Their technology is mature enough and has been exported on a large scale across the continent."

"That's what we truly desire."

The Purple Association leader nodded.

In fact, every time the Purple Association leader communicates with the dignitaries of the Ministry of Environment, they drool over this technology from the High Forest.

But he sighed and said:

"However, our urgent desire to obtain this technology from the High Forest is no secret to them."

The spies from the Wind Seekers are not amateurs.

Not to mention the nobles of the Ministry of Environment have never concealed this matter.

This is also something that perplexes the Purple Association leader.

How did this businessman, suddenly thrust into the limelight by Prince Louis, dare to utter such a wild statement as 'the enemy is trapped'?

The Purple Association leader rubbed his brows, and out of professional responsibility, he reminded:

"Mr. Mayer, the people from the High Forest know we're still more inclined towards them."

"They will only think we're introducing other forces into this bidding process to suppress their final negotiation price."

"We've been talking since the beginning of the month, and they haven't budged an inch."

"For this batch of orders alone, they're asking for 400,000 Gold Coins, with the technology transfer fee after the joint venture soaring to 120,000 Gold Coins."

"Moreover, the price is so high, and it only transfers part of the technology, not the most core parts to us."

"Clearly, they intend to have us firmly in their grasp."

Louis slightly curled his lips and turned to the Yu Association leader:

"On the Yu Association's side, you should prepare for both scenarios and accelerate negotiations with Am Empire's Wealth Can Reach God Commerce Association."

The Yu Association leader nodded.

Louis said with a subtle expression:

"The Wealth Can Reach God Commerce Association is currently facing a big crisis. A large batch of their precious goods destined for the Tunisian Republic was hijacked by unknown forces on the Giant Plain."

"A few days ago, their subsidiary, the Black Water Commerce Association, suffered a complete defeat here, having to pay out a large sum."

"They urgently need to secure our large order to revive their commerce association. I hope the Yu Association can apply pressure on them."

"Best to maximize the pressure."

The Yu Association leader nodded.

Compared to the tricky long-eared folks from the High Forest, the Am Empire's Wealth Can Reach God Commerce Association is much easier to handle.

"I will continue to suppress their price and technology transfer fee."

"I also won't relent on the Furnace Castle side."

Louis nodded: "I entrust it to you."

The Purple Association leader also said:

"I'll follow up as best I can."

...

The next day.

News kept pouring in from the Yu and Purple Associations.

Many extremely funny events also occurred.

For instance, this morning, the Yu Association and Furnace Castle haven't managed to reach an agreement on negotiation details, neither side willing to back down.

A dwarf leader from Furnace Castle even stood up angrily, claiming 'to withdraw from the negotiations.'

The Yu Association leader, even more assertive, slammed his cup and angrily scolded:

"Leave if you will, but if you dare step out of this negotiation room today, you and your hardheaded companions needn't return!"

Being pointed at and scolded, the dwarves couldn't possibly endure it.

Kaeli Copperbeard, the project leader for this Steel United Commerce Association project, shouted loudly:

"Fine, we won't leave, what can you do?"

Then turned and sat back down in his seat.

Thus one can see the intensity between both sides.

...

Things weren't much better on the Purple Association's end either.

Their negotiations with the High Forest were at stalemate, nearly driving the Purple Association leader insane.

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