Chapter 198 Negotiation
Steven set up the trap and turned back to the shelter.
The people of Cox Village weren't his threat; it was that Ice and Snow Psychic.
However, after witnessing Earl's potential, Steven wouldn't choose to cross the river and fight.
It was best to wait for an opportunity and take Earl out when he was off guard.
After all, with his supernatural ability to enhance his sniper rifle, Steven could achieve a terrifying range of nearly 5000 feet!
Steven returned to the living room and sat on the sofa. Elinor and Nora eagerly came over to massage his shoulders and legs.
After last night, Nora's attitude towards him became even more intimate.
Her desire to draw nearer to him was not merely a facade; she sincerely sought a deeper connection with him.
Realizing the harsh reality and her own powerlessness, Nora wisely chose to rely on the man in front of her.
This kind of life was very enjoyable for Steven.
The two women wore clothes that Steven had prepared for them at home.
Nora, without exception, wore a low-cut camisole dress paired with black stockings from Balenciaga. Her impressive figure could only be perfectly highlighted by such attire.
However, Steven didn't allow her to wear shoes at home; she had to walk around on those black-stockinged feet.
Some women's feet were so beautiful that just watching them step on the ground was a pleasure.
Moreover, Nora had received specialized body training, making even a simple leg lift appear exceptionally elegant and alluring.
Elinor, on the other hand, had a tall and slender figure with proportions comparable to an international model, especially with that noble aura that ordinary women couldn't emulate.
Therefore, there were more areas on her body to explore.
Steven constantly challenged Elinor's limits, making her wear increasingly sexy clothes. But his favorite outfit was simply her wearing an apron with nothing else.
That look of seemingly wearing something but actually not was truly irresistible.
Compared to Nora, Elinor more closely matched his ideal image of a virtuous wife.
If this kind of life could continue, Steven would undoubtedly be the happiest person.
At that moment, Steven's phone suddenly rang, indicating an incoming call.
He arched an eyebrow and took out his phone from his pocket.
The caller was an unknown number.
He couldn't help but think of Dawson from a few days ago. Back then, Dawson had also obtained his personal information through online means.
After all, Steven wasn't a special figure; his personal information was sold all over the internet by various information platforms, making it easy to obtain.
The phone kept ringing, and Steven's gaze turned playful.
Having experienced it once, he was much calmer this time.
After all, his biggest secret had already been exposed; what else was there to fear?
Elinor and Nora, on the other hand, watched him with apprehension in their eyes.
In such moments, women always hoped to rely on men for a sense of security.
Steven casually answered the phone. "Hello."
A voice filled with excitement came from the other end. "Steven! Hi, I'm Earl Cox! Thank you for taking my call. Can I have a moment of your time? I have something to discuss with you."
"Earl Cox? Cox? You're from Cox Town!" A shrewd look flashed in Steven's eyes.
Elinor and Nora's expressions also changed slightly.
Just yesterday, their shelter had been attacked by villagers from Cox Town.
So, they had no goodwill towards people from that place.
Earl said, "To be precise, I'm from Cox Village in Cox Town. But that's not important! I... I called you this time hoping we could have a good talk. How about we avoid any more conflicts and reconcile?"
Steven couldn't help but sneer after hearing that. "Reconcile? Are you kidding me?"
He lowered his voice and said coldly, "From the beginning until now, it's been you guys causing trouble for me! And now, when you find yourselves on the losing end, you suddenly want peace? The world doesn't work like that, does it?"
Earl, on the other end of the line, immediately became nervous.
He started sweating while sitting in his chair.
In reality, he was very scared, seeing Steven as a powerful killing machine.
He replied with fear, "No, what I mean is I hope to get your forgiveness! It was our village's fault."
"But considering we didn't harm you and suffered heavy casualties ourselves, could you forgive us? To show our apology, you can name any condition." Earl's voice was trembling with nervousness.
Steven could hear it, too.
He felt curious.
If Cox Village really intended to reconcile, they would have sent a reliable person.
But judging by the voice on the other end, it was clearly not an experienced leader.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully and asked, "Can I ask you a question? Can you represent Cox Village in this negotiation?"
Earl swallowed and nodded firmly. "Yes!"
"Why? Who are you?" Steven asked.
"Actually, I'm the Psychic who fought you twice." Earl revealed his identity.
Only by doing so could he gain Steven's attention.
Sure enough, when Steven realized the stammering young man on the other end was Cox Village's Ice and Snow Psychic, his gaze became much more serious. "So, it's you!"
Earl said, "Yes, that's right. It's me! Steven, do you think I'm qualified to negotiate with you?"
If it was him, he indeed had the qualification to negotiate.
Earl was the only person in Cox Village that Steven was wary of.
Steven squinted his eyes. "So, you're saying, as long as I agree to reconcile, Cox Village can meet any of my demands?"
Earl said with a flattering smile, "As long as it's not something too difficult for us, I can agree to it!"
Earl dared to say this because Cox Village really didn't have anything that Steven would covet.
After witnessing Steven's supernatural ability, he could almost be certain that Steven had access to a large amount of supplies from Walmart warehouses.
So, in terms of food, Steven wouldn't be lacking.
And in terms of other living conditions, what in that huge luxurious shelter wasn't better than Cox Village?
Despite his limited social experience, this chubby Earl wasn't stupid.
Steven also sensed that Earl wasn't that dumb.
He smiled; Cox Village really didn't have anything worth coveting.
The food stored by those farmers and the fish they caught were nothing compared to what he had in the extradimensional space.
However, that didn't mean Steven had nothing in mind.
"Alright then! What I want is you!" Steven said with a smile.
What he couldn't stop thinking about was, of course, Earl's limitless potential with his Ice and Snow supernatural ability!
If he could recruit this Psychic as his subordinate, Earl would be of great use in the future!
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