Another World Mall

"The last condition…" Hana paused for a moment. "We would like to have freedom."

"!!!" The president widened his eyes.

"Freedom…"

Hana nodded. "The freedom to go to other countries. Those kinds of things."

"Are you seriously asking that? Do you know that—"

The president hurriedly stopped him. Obviously, these two had already known about the restriction imposed to a Tier 9. After all, they could be the representatives of a country.

This condition was basically telling them that even though he would be a part of this country, he didn't plan to become the country's dog.

"You're asking a difficult thing, especially if we add the other two conditions…" The president squinted his eyes.

Hana nodded. "In fact, the third condition is the most important thing. If you can't agree to it, then the negotiation ends here."

"May I ask why you have to put in the third condition?"

Hana wanted to speak, but this time, Clovis stopped her. He said, "For my goal. If I have to abandon my goal just for this, it's better if I follow the same path as my grandfather.

"However, I believe that there's another path that I can take, which is slightly different from my grandfather. That's why I'm considering the offer positively.

"Still, if the country is making me give up on that goal, the deal is off."

"And your goal is…" The president's expression turned grim.

Clovis simply pointed up while stating only a single word. "Simulation."

"!!!" All four of them widened their eyes in shock. What Clovis meant was the Simulation World they were living in.

In that instant, he finally understood why the third condition was the most important.

The president took a deep breath before raising two fingers. "I can agree to the last condition, but I have to put two restrictions on it.

"First of all, I won't stop you from doing everything you want or going wherever you are. But don't forget that you are affiliated with this country, which means you have to behave in a befitting way as a representative.

"The second problem is that if you wish to visit somewhere else, alone or with your group, I will prepare an agent to handle all the administrative tasks.

"In addition to these two restrictions, I would like to ask you that you are acting on behalf of the country. For example, representing this country or protecting this country if a danger is coming in the future."

Clovis closed his eyes for a moment, pondering the conditions. Ultimately, he nodded his head. "We have a deal."

The president nodded. He never thought he would have to promise this much just for someone with a potential to become a Tier 9. However, this was worth it. Clovis' strength and even his connection were too terrifying to ignore. If they let Clovis go, they would definitely become a laughingstock in the future.

Both of them stood up and shook each other's hand.

"I will immediately handle the administrative process and I will give you the result tomorrow." The president smiled. "Once again, I welcome you to Absalom, Clovis Hacfield."

Clovis nodded. "Clovis."

"Right? Your family has erased the trace of their connection for the time being. Let me correct myself. Welcome, Mr. Clovis."

"Thank you very much, Mr. President."

The president turned to Hana and complained a bit, "This girl. You are more ferocious than your grandfather."

"I will take that as a compliment." Hana smiled politely.

The president chuckled as the two exited the room with Radric guiding them back.

"Sir… Are you sure it's alright to agree to all those conditions?" The two Tier 8s were confused by his decision.

"That is fine. Besides, it's not like we're the ones losing out." The president shook his head helplessly. "First of all, this is binding not just Clovis but also his group in this country.

"By giving him the territory, we have succeeded in it. However, it's actually even more amazing that he asked for a fallen city instead of a major one we currently have."

One of them nodded. "Well, that's true. If they manage to revive a fallen city, other cities around them will prosper as well. By the time that happens, Clovis has at least reached Tier 8 if not Tier 9."

"No, not that." The president shook his head. "The fallen city means it's an empty city. The right of its ownership will be given to the one salvaging that place. The former owners who have abandoned their homes can't reclaim their lands anymore.

"And the Libation Fiesta is in the rapid developing phase. In other words, if we give them a fallen city, they will be eager to clean them up for their growth.

"You should know that the Libation Fiesta is one of the fastest growing groups in the world, so giving them a fallen city is the same as giving a tiger a pair of wings.

"In addition, because it's a free city, that means there's a high chance that they will restore it and give it to their family members. If their family members settle down in that city, they will have more reasons to actually stay in this country. You can say that the agreement binds Clovis Hacfield while this city binds his group."

"!!!" The two gasped, finally understanding why the president agreed to such a harsh condition.

"This is…"

"We've never thought about that possibility."

The president smiled. "Process his ID right away. Also, who is the best agent we have right now?"

"For such a young man, I believe we should send Rena."

The president nodded. "All right. Tell her to be the agent for Clovis. One more thing, send out our spies and protect the family of the Libation Fiesta's members. If we want to bind them, we can't afford to have them dying in other countries. Once they establish their foothold in that fallen city, I'm sure they will bring in their families there."

"Understood." The two immediately left the room.

The president harrumphed as though he had won big. Little did he know, Clovis had one more trump card he wouldn't tell him. The fact that he was close to Mara and had the chance to recruit him.