21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 825 - 821 Conditions

After Monk Xinyuan and Chen Yu finished discussing official matters, they chatted casually about topics among transcendent beings before standing to take their leave.

"Though you dwell far overseas, your heart remains loyal to your homeland. That is truly a blessing." Although Monk Xinyuan was a man of the monastic order, he understood that even monks belonged to a nation. Upon learning of Chen Yu's continued dedication to his homeland, Xinyuan's demeanor became noticeably warmer. "If one day you return to China and have free time, you must visit me at the Great Mercy Temple. I would gladly sweep the mat to welcome you."

"You're too polite, Master. If I have the opportunity, I'll be sure to bother you for a visit." Chen Yu agreed with the monk's invitation but suddenly remembered something about summoning The Dingyuan. Thus, he asked, "Master, are you familiar with The Dingyuan? Back then, after The Dingyuan was sunk by explosives, the Japanese salvaged some of its relics and built a Dingyuan Pavilion in Fukuoka. I plan to visit it soon to pay my respects. I wonder if you would have the leisure to join me?"

Chen Yu's question was phrased with utmost courtesy, as though he was merely extending a polite invitation to pay respects to The Dingyuan.

But how could Monk Xinyuan fail to hear the implied meaning behind Chen Yu's words? He readily accepted, replying, "How could I, a humble monk, miss such an occasion to pay homage to The Dingyuan? In those days, the Beiyang Fleet fought valiantly for the nation, and many brave warriors gave their lives on the battlefield. It's only fitting that I recite the Rebirth Mantra for them and assist their spirits in passing on. When do you plan to depart, Benefactor? I will be staying in Tokyo for the time being; just inform me once you're ready."

"Don't worry, Master. After sorting out some matters regarding the Russian and American warships in the coming days, I'll set off. I'll be sure to inform you," Chen Yu said as he escorted Monk Xinyuan out of his office, setting a time for their meeting.

After seeing Monk Xinyuan off, Chen Yu returned to his office. Only then did Akagi break her silence and ask, "Commander, how do you plan to handle this situation? The Russians and Americans—"

Akagi hesitated, a rare occurrence for her.

"Do what must be done," Chen Yu replied bluntly. "I took their warships; compensating them by giving something in return and offering an apology is only proper." But his expression shifted as his tone turned sharp. "If they think they can make excessive demands, I wouldn't mind letting them personally experience the power of their own warships."

Hearing his words, Akagi began to feel sympathy for the Russians and Americans. The Kirov's nuclear missiles and Missouri's nuclear shells were not mere decorations.

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The envoys from Russia and the United States contacted Chen Yu through official channels via the Japanese Government. It seemed they had no intention of meeting him privately.

Although losing warships was already an embarrassing affair, and letting the Japanese Government get involved would only harm their national prestige further, the two nations had reached an agreement beforehand. Instead of acting in secrecy, it was better to handle the matter openly.

After all, if either side made a private deal with Chen Yu, it would pose a significant threat to the other.

This was especially true for the United States. Their ability to emerge victorious over the Red Bear had relied on suppressing the Soviet Union's demigods, preventing those transcendent beings from intervening in the USSR's internal political shifts, ultimately leading to its collapse.

Thus, under no circumstances would the Americans allow the Russians to engage privately with a demigod like Chen Yu, who possessed the ability to summon others of their kind. If Chen Yu agreed to summon multiple demigods for Russia, it would severely undermine America's strategic deterrence against Russia.

With mutual monitoring to ensure no one made underhanded moves, Russia and the United States were left with no choice but to approach Chen Yu through official diplomatic channels facilitated by Japan.

In fact, coming as a pair had its own advantage: applying joint pressure would likely yield better results than negotiating alone with Chen Yu.

Chen Yu couldn't care less about their little schemes. Upon seeing the two envoys, he got straight to the point: "Yes, I did take your warships. But now, they've already been summoned into ship-girls, so taking them back is impossible. As for whether these ship-girls are willing to go with you, you're welcome to ask them yourselves."

Chen Yu had brought Missouri and Kirov with him. Naturally, the two envoys noticed the two women accompanying Chen Yu. They had already harbored suspicions, and upon hearing his words, their guesses were confirmed.

Without further ado, the two envoys apologized to Chen Yu before each sought out their respective warship, using reason and emotion to try and persuade them.

Although both nations had long since learned from the British that summoned ship-girls only retained past memories and tended to lean toward their former homelands in terms of disposition, their allegiance wasn't bound to their previous service. Still, winning them over to speak favorably or leaving a good impression to gain their bias was a low-cost and potentially beneficial effort.

Chen Yu didn't interfere with their attempts. The loyalty of ship-girls was etched in their souls—it formed the very foundation of their existence. To think mere words could sway them into betrayal would require these envoys to be the finest devils adept at seducing souls into damnation, and even then, only the topmost devils could hope to succeed.

Watching the two envoys exhaust their rhetoric before Missouri and Kirov, achieving no results, Chen Yu smirked with disdain. He tapped the desk lightly to draw their attention and said, "Gentlemen, your nations should have investigated and clarified the basic realities before sending you, and they should have given you certain boundaries as well. So, to avoid wasting time, let's skip the charades and get to your demands.

Yes, I took your warships. I'm willing to offer compensation to a reasonable extent, but don't expect me to agree to excessive demands. If the British couldn't get it, you won't either. Now, go ahead. What are your terms?"

Chen Yu's bluntness made the envoys' faces darken, but they lacked the standing to challenge a demigod. Before their departure, their respective governments had forewarned them about the terrifying capabilities of a demigod, especially one who could summon others of their kind. Quickly regaining composure, both envoys pulled out documents and handed them to Chen Yu.

"Oh? You even brought itemized lists?" Chen Yu took the documents and opened them directly on the desk. Knowing he was Chinese and residing in Japan, the documents were written in both Russian and English, with accompanying Chinese translations.

There wasn't much content, so Chen Yu skimmed through them quickly. With a playful glimmer in his eyes, he glanced at the envoys and asked, "Didn't I say not to make excessive demands? What makes you think I'd agree to… these terms?"