Chapter 977: Volume 31: A Lone Hand Attempts to Cover the Sky, - 21: Knowing When to Advance and Retreat
"Komer, what’s the purpose of preaching to me right now? I’m not an idiot—I have my own thoughts and worldview. Don’t think that just because you’re in a dominant and advantageous position right now, you’re superior to me in any moral aspect. I can tell you that whatever understanding you have, I have my own persistence."
Katya’s attitude was very firm, but Komer heard weakness in her tone and smiled faintly. "Katya, do you think I need to use any despicable means to obtain anything from you? Cartin is optional for me. It’s just that I don’t want to see our Nicosia land fall into the hands of foreigners or other races. They have no affection for Nicosia; all they will do is plunder and grab. Even if they can pretend to be kind on the surface, their underlying purpose remains the same."
Katya fell silent again. Komer was right; he really didn’t need to resort to any tricks or manipulations under these circumstances. He could simply use martial power to solve the problem. Showing off his verbal talents to curry favor wasn’t his style. Perhaps he preferred to demonstrate his strength through power.
"What do you want?" Katya struggled to ask the most crucial question.
The smile on Komer’s lips was fleeting. He did not want to show a triumphant or gloating expression in front of her. Katya wasn’t foolish; she could distinguish the good from the bad. Compared to the Northern Alliance and the Beastmen, she had to concede that, from any perspective, he was much preferable.
"Katya, I think there are many paths we can explore. You don’t need to make things so complicated, nor do you have to think of Renta as being in such a wretched state. Personally, I believe that to some extent, you, me, and Renta, we all belong to the same kind of people. Maybe we don’t agree on everything, and our methods may differ slightly, but at least we can be honest about our thoughts and desires—the things we want to do and the goals we intend to achieve—we can express them openly and honorably."
Seeing Katya seem to ponder his words, Komer thought for a moment before speaking again: "Cartin doesn’t hold much value to me personally, but it means a lot to the people of Nicosia. No one wants to see Jazair fall and then witness Cartin falling into foreign hands. This may well be the basis for our cooperation."