"What kind of cooperation do you intend to achieve with the Nova Empire?" Nova Prime asked respectfully.
The accompanying high-ranking officials of the Nova Empire, however, did not feel that Nova Prime's demeanor was in any way undignified. On the contrary, they felt that this was the most qualified Nova Prime for the Nova Empire.
No matter where, strength is everything.
And Michael possessed the qualification to command the Nova Empire's respect!
"As I said before, this trip actually included scouting for a suitable place to serve as a future base for development. Originally, I planned to look step by step, but since I've had this meeting with Nova Prime, I'll be bold enough to request some data. I believe that with the Nova Empire's millennia of accumulated knowledge, you have sufficient intelligence data for analysis.
Don't worry, for intelligence transactions, we will pay a sufficient amount, whether in Universal Credits or some rare materials."
"Of course, if possible, forming an interstellar alliance with the Nova Empire would naturally be for the best," Michael said with a smile.
Michael did not tell Nova Prime that Asgard was currently in a precarious situation, whether it was the rebellion of at least three or four of the Nine Realms, the invasion of Asgard by the Myriad Dimensions, or Odin falling into Odinsleep, and so on… In fact, Michael did not even intend to tell Nova Prime about the destruction of the Bifrost Bridge.
Although such an important matter could not be concealed for long and would inevitably be discovered by forces in the Universe, it was a completely different feeling for Michael to reveal it himself compared to others finding it out! Michael still needed to maintain a necessary sense of mystery! Haven't too many betrayals started from knowing everything about someone?
As for Michael's neutral faction, its alliance with the Nova Empire did not change, because the Nova Empire itself was a neutral nation in the Universe.
If it weren't for Ronan the Accuser of the Kree Empire, how could the Nova Empire have been dragged into a war lasting hundreds of years!
"Absolutely!" Nova Prime immediately agreed.
If she let go of such an opportunity to befriend a strong individual who could snatch an artifact from Odin's hands, Nova Prime might as well find an icicle and freeze to death.
"It must be possible!"
"I'll have someone compile all the intelligence collected by the Nova Empire from the Universe over the past ten thousand years and bring it to you immediately."
Nova Prime hadn't even thought about compensation; she acted completely like a sycophant.
For the Nova Empire and Nova Prime, if they licked enough, they would get everything!
To be on good terms with a strong individual like King Qi Jun, setting aside other things, as long as a defensive alliance was formed, Ronan, that… trash, would be annihilated in minutes!
Nova Prime: I! Am inflated!
"No!" Michael shook his head, stopping her.
"A transaction is… a transaction!"
"This is a matter of principle!" Michael was quite firm in his principles.
The Nova Empire had not offended him, nor would he accept rewards for no merit.
"This is a list of collateral we can offer.
Take a look; whether it's Universal currency, energy blocks, or other rare Universal materials, anything is fine."
Michael waved his hand and threw out a small ball.
The small ball projected a light screen, listing all the materials Michael could currently materialize.
"Of course, even if something isn't on this list, it doesn't matter.
As long as you provide us with a finished product, we can bring you more!" Michael said with a smile.
All materials could be recycled into energy by the mutated gem!
Conversely, as long as there was enough energy, Michael could materialize any material!
At the same time, Michael also intended to collect some special and rare materials.
Although Michael could materialize real objects based on what he thought in his mind, just like diamonds and carbon are both carbon elements, if Michael had no impression in his mind, how would he know if what he materialized was carbon, or diamond, or even graphite?
And undoubtedly, such an opportunity was right in front of him.
As long as Michael ensured he had a sample, he could produce more.
Wouldn't the Nova Empire give some of those… rare materials to Michael?
As long as he could get enough of what he wanted, what did it matter if he transformed into a charging treasure again?
What's more, Michael's current single charge could yield tens of millions of energy points.
Michael didn't believe there was any rare material he couldn't materialize!
"Is this… Vibranium?" Nova Prime asked in surprise, pointing at an illustration on the light screen.
Since Michael said a transaction was… a transaction and could not be mixed with any messy things, Nova Prime naturally wouldn't contradict him.
What's more, Nova Prime also wanted to see what kind of things Michael could offer, but she didn't expect to scroll for a long time without finding any exotic materials, only to suddenly discover a material that was quite rare in the Universe: Vibranium!
"Hmm?" Michael frowned, looking at the picture Nova Prime was pointing at.
"Is this thing rare in the Universe?"
"You don't know?" Nova Prime asked Michael in astonishment, glancing at the green hulk who was still eating and drinking.
"Although this item isn't the rarest, it's still quite rare in the entire known Universe." Seeing that Michael seemed genuinely unaware, Nova Prime explained, "This material can only be bought from an ancient Cosmic Elder; it's his monopolized resource."
"This is a magical material, especially for energy absorption, and the unique alloys formed by mixing it with various metals in different proportions are among the most sought-after top-tier materials in the entire Universe!
Whether it's Universal tycoons or major empires, the demand for this thing has always been huge.
However, that… ancient Cosmic Elder is extremely powerful, and no one dares to seize it, not even the three major empires." Nova Prime considerately explained to Michael.
However, Michael himself, though his expression remained unchanged on the surface, was internally stunned!
Vibranium comes from a powerful Cosmic Elder?
Vibranium is a scarce material needed by various forces in the Universe?
How could I not believe this?
Michael recalled the entire Vibranium Mine owned by Wakanda on Earth and felt that something was not quite right!
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