The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

As Doka was about to leave the main hall, Mengyin was extremely anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

At this critical moment, one of Doka's trusted men suddenly stepped forward and blocked Doka's path.

This trusted confidant, named Loca, had followed Doca for many years. He was always meticulous and one of Doca's most trusted people.

Loca looked at Doka with a serious expression, his tone respectful yet firm:

"My lord, please wait a moment! I have a few words to say, but I'm not sure if I should."

Doka stopped and turned to look at Loka.

Seeing his serious expression, which didn't seem like a joke, he sighed and suppressed his irritation.
"Just say what you want to say, don't hold back."

Loka did not speak immediately, but turned to look at Mengyin standing not far away, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, as if he was considering his words.

The atmosphere in the hall became tense again. Meng Yin stared intently at Luo Ka, praying silently that he could say something useful to break the deadlock.

After a moment of silence, Roca turned his gaze back to Doka and patiently advised:
"My lord, I believe that detaining Mr. Mengyin at this moment is not a wise move."

You might want to think about this carefully. If we truly delay the important affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty, His Majesty Yang Xia will surely be displeased upon learning of it, and may even think that we did it on purpose.”

He paused, his tone becoming increasingly solemn:
"You are well aware of His Majesty Yang Xia's methods and the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

If he gets angry, there's no guarantee he won't look for an opportunity to deal with the Atlan Empire in the future.

"At that time, if we bring disaster upon the country because of a moment of impulsiveness, wouldn't that be a greater loss than a gain?"

Loca slowly explained the pros and cons, each sentence hitting the nail on the head:
"I urge the leader to think carefully before acting, to weigh the seriousness of this matter, and not to suffer a complete defeat in the end for the sake of momentary pleasure."

If this matter brings disaster to the Atlan Empire, then we will become traitors to the nation!

Doka felt a tremor in his heart as he listened to Loka's words, and his mind, which had been clouded by anger, gradually cleared up.

He had indeed experienced Yang Xia's prowess firsthand. The fact that the Great Zhou Dynasty could develop from a small island nation into a maritime power in just a few years was enough to prove Yang Xia's abilities.

If Yang Xia had truly offended them by detaining Meng Yin, the Great Zhou Dynasty would have found it incredibly easy to deal with the Atlan Empire, given its strength.

Thinking about the possible consequences, Doka broke out in a cold sweat, and his resolve began to waver.

He turned to look at Loka, his voice tinged with urgency:

"So, in your opinion, what should we do now? Do you have any good ideas or suggestions? What do you think is the most beneficial option for the Atlan Empire?"

He took a deep breath and added:

"You're right, this matter could indeed lead to disaster, and we absolutely cannot jump into the fire!"

Seeing that Doka had listened to him, Loca breathed a sigh of relief and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

He had anticipated Doka's question and had already devised a countermeasure.

Loca gave a soft "humming".

He let out a sound, looked up at Doka, and his eyes flashed with shrewdness:
"My lord, I do have an idea."

My subordinate believes this is not a crisis at all, but rather a good opportunity for the Atlantean Empire to show off its power to other nations and to rebuild our standing and prestige in the eyes of our neighboring countries.

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in Doka's eyes, and he quickly asked:
"Oh? What do you mean? Please explain in detail."

Loca slowly began to speak, explaining his plan in detail:

"We might as well go with the flow and let Mr. Mengyin leave."

He had promised to return and apologize after completing the mission. If he truly keeps his promise and returns to the Atlan Empire, it will be an excellent opportunity for us.

Doka frowned, still somewhat puzzled, and looked at Loka with a questioning gaze:

"How can letting him go be an opportunity to show off your power? I still don't quite understand what you mean."

Loca sighed helplessly and explained further:

"My lord, what I mean is that when Mr. Mengyin returns to apologize, we can publicize this matter widely, especially to let the Red Cake Kingdom and the Indian Kingdom know about it."

Just think about it, the fact that the envoy of the Great Zhou Dynasty took the initiative to come to the Atlan Empire to admit his mistake is enough to prove the deterrent power of our Atlan Empire.

"We can also use this opportunity to give the Red Cake Country and India a warning, making them realize the true strength of the Atlantean Empire. This will naturally elevate our standing in their eyes."

He paused, his tone tinged with excitement:

"So, what seems like a compromise on our part is actually of great benefit to the Atlan Empire."

This would both avoid antagonizing the Great Zhou Dynasty and establish prestige among neighboring countries—a win-win situation, so why not do it?

Loca laid out his thoughts clearly and logically.

As Doka listened, the doubt in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by an expression of sudden understanding.

He looked at Roca with great admiration, secretly rejoicing that he had such a meticulous subordinate by his side.

Doka fell into deep thought, his fingers unconsciously tapping the sword at his waist.

He carefully considered Loka's plan and found it increasingly reasonable—letting Mengyin leave would not only earn him a favor from the Great Zhou Dynasty but also lay the groundwork for establishing prestige in the future, making it the best option at present.

Moreover, Loca's method was quite ingenious, as it not only did not harm the interests of the Atlan Empire but also brought additional benefits, making it a win-win situation.

He looked up at Loka, his tone approving:

"Loca, what you said makes a lot of sense! This method is indeed a good strategy."

If Mengyin truly does as he promised and returns to apologize, then we can show off our power in front of the Red Cake Kingdom and India, making them look at the Atlantean Empire with new respect and never dare to underestimate us again!

The atmosphere in the hall instantly lightened. Hearing this, Meng Yin finally felt relieved, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. He knew that this time, he could finally leave safely.

Then they can show off their power in front of the Red Cake Country and India, making them look at the Atlan Empire with new eyes.

After all, although the Atlan Empire's reputation among the surrounding countries has been quite high in recent years, it still feels like it lacks the confidence to make its neighbors completely submit. If it can achieve its goal through negotiations with Mengyin this time, it will not only solidify its ties with the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also establish a tough and trustworthy image in front of the Red Cake Kingdom and India. In the future, when it comes to maritime trade, resource allocation and other matters, the Atlan Empire will have more say.

With such expectations in mind, Doka summoned his most trusted confidant—Karen, who had followed him in battle for many years and was known for her meticulous thinking.

The two sat facing each other in the secret chamber of the council hall, the candlelight on the table flickering and casting long shadows.

Doka first told Karen all the conditions proposed by Mengyin, including the details of releasing him in exchange for subsequent cooperation, as well as the background that Mengyin revealed in his words, which seemed to be related to an important figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Karen tapped her fingers lightly on the table, her brow furrowed in thought for a moment, then looked up at Doka:
"Chief, in my opinion, Mengyin's proposal is indeed worth considering."

Our Atlantean Empire is in dire need of support in its naval defense. If the Great Zhou Dynasty can provide assistance, it will greatly benefit our efforts to deal with the Red Cake Kingdom's maritime harassment.

Moreover, releasing Mengyin would prevent us from incurring the wrath of the Great Zhou Dynasty, since that was a force to be reckoned with.

Doka nodded, his fingertips tracing the jade pendant at his waist, a hint of caution in his eyes:

“I understand what you’re saying, and I’m inclined to agree to his request.”

But you can't judge a book by its cover. No one can guarantee that Meng Yin isn't playing some trick. If we release him and he goes back on his word, our Atlantean Empire will become a laughingstock among the nations, and we'll have wasted all the manpower and resources we invested in detaining him.”

Karen looked puzzled and leaned forward slightly.
"My lord, since you also feel that agreeing to the request would be beneficial to us, yet you are worried that there might be a trap involved, what are your true plans? You are always thorough in your considerations, so you must already have a countermeasure, right? I know that every decision you make is to protect the best interests of the Atlan Empire, so stop keeping me in suspense and tell me quickly."

Doka looked up at Karen, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with certainty:

"Actually, it's simple. We can't just believe Mengyin's verbal promises so easily. We need to find a way to solidify the agreement between the two parties."

I thought it would be better to take this opportunity to sign a formal agreement with Mengyin, clearly outlining the terms of cooperation, the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, and the penalties for breach of contract.

In this way, even if he wanted to back out, he would have to weigh the consequences of breaching the contract, and the interests of our Atlantean Empire would be truly protected.

Upon hearing this, Karen's eyes lit up instantly, and the doubt on her face vanished, replaced by deep admiration.

He slammed his hand on the table, his voice trembling with excitement:
"Chief, your move is brilliant! How come I didn't think of that? With the agreement in place, even if Meng Yin has the audacity, he won't dare to go back on his word."

"Let's prepare the agreement text now. As soon as Mengyin agrees, we'll sign it immediately to avoid any unforeseen complications."

Seeing Karen's excited expression, Doka smiled and waved his hand:

"Don't rush, the terms of the agreement need to be carefully considered, and there can be no loopholes."

For example, the duration of the cooperation, the specific scope of maritime support, the quantity of supplies to be provided, and how to compensate us for our losses if Mengyin breaches the contract—all of these must be clearly stated.

"Go and summon the clerk. Let's draft the agreement together, ensuring that every clause is in our favor while not being too harsh on Meng Yin. After all, our goal is to achieve cooperation, not to drive him away."

Karen quickly agreed, turned around and strode out of the secret room to call the clerk.

Before long, the clerk arrived with paper and pen, and, under Doka's dictation, carefully drafted the terms of the agreement.

Doka would occasionally stop to discuss the wording with Karen, ensuring that every word was precise and accurate, demonstrating the sincerity of the Atlan Empire while upholding its bottom line of interests.

After half an hour of repeated revisions, a detailed draft cooperation agreement was finally completed.

Afterwards, Doka and Karen brought the draft agreement to the room where Mengyin was being held.

Although the room was a place of confinement, it was quite tidy, with a table, chairs, and a bed. Fresh fruit and tea were also placed on the table.

Meng Yin was sitting at the table, casually flipping through a book in his hand, his expression calm, as if he was not worried about his situation.

Seeing Doka and Karen enter, Meng Yin put down the book in his hand, looked up at the two of them, and showed no sign of panic in his eyes.

Doka placed the draft agreement on the table in front of Mengyin and said in a calm tone:

“Mr. Meng, we have considered your proposal and agree to let you leave.”

However, to ensure the interests of both parties are protected, we have drafted this cooperation agreement. Once you sign it, confirming your willingness to abide by the terms, we will immediately process your departure.

Mengyin picked up the draft agreement and began to carefully read through it.

His gaze lingered on each clause, his fingers occasionally tracing the paper lightly, as if he were carefully studying the details.

Doka and Karen stood aside, watching Meng Yin's expression intently, fearing that he might object to the contents of the agreement or even refuse to sign it.

To their surprise, Meng Yin finished reading the entire agreement in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, his face remaining calm, showing neither surprise nor dissatisfaction.

He put down the agreement, looked up at Doka and Karen, and said calmly:
"No problem. Your agreement is very comprehensive. It's simply a way to guarantee the interests of the Atlan Empire through a written agreement and prevent me from going back on my word later."

To be honest, I came here with good intentions, and since you have such a request, I will naturally not refuse.

"Whatever's written in the agreement, I agree, and I can sign it now."

Mengyin's generous statement surprised both Doka and Karen.

They originally thought that Meng Yin would at least propose some changes to the terms, or even try to negotiate, but they did not expect him to be so decisive and efficient.

Karen quickly handed him a pen and ink. Meng Yin picked up the pen and signed his name on the agreement without hesitation, then affixed his personal seal.

After signing the agreement, Mengyin put down his pen, looked at Duoka, and asked:

"My lord, I have signed the agreement. May I leave now? I have important matters to attend to back to the Great Zhou Dynasty and cannot delay."

Doka looked at Mengyin's signature and seal on the agreement, then at Mengyin's anxious expression, shook his head helplessly, and then nodded:

"Now that the agreement has been signed, we naturally won't keep you any longer. Karen, go and make arrangements to send someone to escort Mr. Meng out of the Atlan Empire, ensuring his safety along the way." (End of Chapter)