53 Chapter53-Looks Like I'll Have to Work Hard Tonight...

Jason, seeing the awkward expressions on the faces below, couldn't help but internally chuckle.

Soon, someone spoke up.

"My apologies, Mr. Smith. That was some irresponsible reporting by certain media outlets in our country. We will certainly discipline them severely upon our return," the representative from Everdawn quickly took the lead, sacrificing pawns to save the king.

According to the information released by Smith, this trade could involve many valuable items that could influence the progress of nations in the game. 

Returning empty-handed would be tantamount to national treason.

Thus, they readily offered their "face" for a figurative slap.

Following suit, Valoria quickly sold out their own, "Mr. Smith, it was those three families who have a feud with you that were manipulating things behind the scenes. If you are willing to let bygones be bygones, we can deliver the heads of their family leaders to you."

"Damn!"