21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 839 - 835: 2 Yachts

It was still the same conference room as the last meeting with the Russian and American Special Envoys, but this time Chen Yu didn't bring Missouri or Kirov with him. Beside him was only Belfast, dressed in a maid's outfit.

As the Russian and American Special Envoys entered, Chen Yu, while gesturing for Belfast to pour him tea, asked them, "Since the two of you are here, does that mean you've come to a conclusion?"

Chen Yu's question made the two envoys exchange a glance, each seeing the same expression in the other's eyes.

Due to the bait Chen Yu had thrown out, the original plan of joint pressure that Russia and the United States intended to use had naturally fallen apart. This left the two nations not only scrambling to curry Chen Yu's favor but also trying to sabotage each other and avoid falling into traps set by the other party.

Over this period, one could say the governments of the two nations had already clashed several times behind the scenes over this matter. Even more than a dozen intelligence operatives embedded in each other's nations had been lost in the process, with international relations escalating so tensely that they were a hair's breadth away from military conflict.

However, with China acting as a mediator, the two nations ultimately refrained from outright breaking ties. Instead, they accepted China's suggestion: to each present their terms in exchange for Chen Yu summoning a demigod for one of their countries.

In other words, what originally started with Russia and the United States demanding compensation with the upper hand had now turned into their offering benefits to win over Chen Yu, persuading him to summon a demigod—but there was only one spot available for summoning.

The situation having developed to this stage was still within the range of foresight by the two nations but was by no means the most favorable outcome. To their governments and the two special envoys, it was nonetheless immensely frustrating.

But they couldn't take this frustration out on Chen Yu.

The fact that Chen Yu had command over six demigods was already known worldwide—an immensely intimidating figure. No nation on earth could afford to bear the consequences of seven demigods joining forces and showing up on their doorstep.

Even China, with its nine demigods, couldn't withstand the fallout of a full-scale conflict involving all 16 demigods on its soil. The collateral damage from such a battle alone would be enough to obliterate a city.

Naturally, it's for this reason that demigods could serve as tools of national deterrence—because, short of invoking last-resort measures, modern military weapons simply couldn't produce destruction on the scale a demigod could.

Moreover, mobilizing and deploying military forces involved significant complexities. But when it came to a single being—a demigod capable of endless unpredictability—it wasn't hard to imagine they could readily infiltrate a foreign capital or get close to critical military targets.

Thus, even though Russia and America were fully aware that Chen Yu was deliberately pitting them against one another to extract more resources, they could only comply with his game plan.

"Your Excellency the Demigod, regarding the outcome of our previous negotiations, I have consulted His Majesty the Great Emperor. His instruction is that, as long as you're willing to provide the patent authorization for the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug, our nation is prepared to fulfill any of your reasonable demands." The Russian Envoy, evidently holding ample authority this time, delivered his words in the straightforward Russian style without the avarice of the Americans. "As for the matter regarding the Typhoon-class strategic nuclear submarine, I also sought His Majesty's instructions. His decree is that we're willing to present you with a decommissioned one, though we must dismantle its ballistic missile launch system. I hope you'll understand."

The Russian envoy's phrasing was remarkably tactful—agreeing to satisfy any demands, yet attaching the condition of reasonableness. As for what constituted "reasonable demands," well, that was open to interpretation depending on one's perspective.

Even so, the Russian willingness to gift a Typhoon-class strategic nuclear submarine was beyond what Chen Yu had anticipated.

Initially, he had merely mentioned it in passing, never expecting the Russians to actually offer one! Even with the ballistic missile launch system removed, a Typhoon-class strategic nuclear submarine remained an incredibly fearsome and potent symbol of deterrence.

The Russians' sincerity was something Chen Yu could tangibly sense.

"His Majesty truly is generous. In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. However, let's pass on the Typhoon-class. I was merely joking before. Just give me the Akula-class attack submarine I previously mentioned." Chen Yu didn't really want the Typhoon-class submarine. Although he had some interest, without the ballistic missile system, it lost much of its value and purpose in his eyes.

Of course, while Chen Yu opted for the Akula-class attack submarine, he also presented additional requests: "A single military submarine isn't of much practical use for me, and a vessel with no historical significance is a terrible match for summoning a ship-girl. So I'll trouble you to refit it into a luxury yacht. Additionally, regarding the profit-sharing arrangement for the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug patent, I want 15%."

Upon hearing that Chen Yu had passed on the Typhoon-class but still insisted on the Akula-class, the Russian envoy had already anticipated there would be extra conditions attached. Naturally, this didn't surprise him. Transforming a submarine into a luxury vessel and renegotiating profit-sharing percentages were demands he could easily accommodate.

The Russian Envoy nodded smoothly, giving a firm reply: "That is within the scope of my authority. I can agree to your demands right now, Your Excellency the Demigod. I imagine our domestic pharmaceutical companies are already eager to provide you with the most luxurious refurbishment for your submarine. Might I inquire if you prefer a modern style, a classic design, or perhaps a Nautilus-inspired aesthetic from *Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea*?"

Having essentially achieved his objective, the Russian envoy now acted with utmost politeness and humility in front of Chen Yu, appearing like an exceptional salesman passionately pitching his wares to a valued customer.

Seeing the Russian envoy's demeanor, Chen Yu touched his nose and chuckled. Suddenly, he recalled an old idea he had once entertained, prompting him to ask the Russian envoy, "Does Russia still have the capability to manufacture Kiev-rank aircraft carrying cruisers?"

"Kiev-class?" The Russian envoy froze for a moment, not understanding why Chen Yu would ask about that. After all, the Kiev-class was a relic of the Former Soviet Union. The Russian Navy hadn't used them in ages—of the four vessels, two had been sold to China, one dismantled by South Korea, and the last became India's INS Vikramaditya.

"Yes, the Kiev-class. I've always been a fan of its design, so I'd like your country to build me another one and retrofit it into a luxury yacht." This was a dream that had been in Chen Yu's mind since his father had taken him to Guangzhou as a student to see the Minsk purchased by China. Who wouldn't want a luxury yacht that could rival an actual aircraft carrier?

Hearing Chen Yu's request, the Russian envoy only hesitated for a moment before quickly nodding, saying, "No problem. I'll report your request to our country right away and have the shipyards get started immediately! However, given the current economic challenges we face, constructing such a large surface vessel might strain our finances..."

"Whatever it costs, have the Americans pay for it." Chen Yu turned to the U.S. Special Envoy and asked, "No problem, right? In exchange for allowing American pharmaceutical companies to manufacture the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug domestically and sell it in the United States and Latin America, you'll pick up the tab for this ship."

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