Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

Second, we also have some of our own publishing enterprise, and in terms of supplementing books, we can provide some resources as well.

Third, apart from the Duchy of England Lance, we also have our own Chamber of Commerce channels.

I can give you an inside scoop, the three Tulip families have close cooperation with us.

So after satisfying the internal needs of the duchy, for external market expansion, I believe we can also lend a hand. Are you satisfied with these terms?

You cooperate with the three Tulip families? This time, it was Kael’s turn to show a surprised expression.

It seemed a rare sight to see Kael with such an expression, and Taoles had a proud smile on her face.

The three Tulip families referred to three commercial alliances formed by old nobles of the Federation royal court of Yibel. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Their commercial alliances covered the entire Federation, reaching even into alien territories. How could such a relationship be linked to a mere Incubus?

I swear by the Abyss Will, I didn’t lie a bit about the Tulip families, Taoles added with a smile.

Kael’s expression became much more serious. For an incubus born of the Abyss, swearing by the Abyss Will is a very serious matter.

It’s not that they respect the Abyss so much, but the Abyss itself controls all demons’ true names. Violating an oath is desecrating the Abyss.

If they violate their oath and face the backlash of the Abyss, causing their soul to be ground into gems serving as Abyss currency, it would be quite normal.

If what you say is true, I need to discuss with the Church of the God of Literature. Their stake in this industry is considerable and not something I can decide alone.

Kael’s meaning was clear. He agreed to the deal but needed to communicate with the Church of the God of Literature.

Hearing Kael’s response, the incubus Taoles finally smiled and said, In that case, happy cooperation.

She extended her hand towards Kael, who also reached out and lightly grasped her fingers before releasing them after a moment.

He stared at the person silently.

A lot of little gestures, even using his pinky to scratch her palm.

Tsk...

Since the cooperation is set, I can hand this over to you now.

She looked like she had made a great profit, reached into her bosom, and fished out a lead-gray eyeball with a faint milky fragrance, saying:

From now on, you are its master.

She placed the golden eyeball into Kael’s hand.

Kael suppressed his emotions, kept his face neutral, and curved his lips into a commercial smile, nodding.

But in his heart, he thought:

I have hit the jackpot!

He began recalling what he had just said, and his good memory quickly brought back his words.

I know the Seductive Demon Eye is in your possession, and I need to use that item, so let’s negotiate a deal!

Goodness... it seemed his statement had not explicitly told her he only wanted to use the Seductive Demon Eye once.

To him, the effect of this unusually named artifact, matching the Incubus racial skill, was very useful.

But now, it seemed she had misunderstood him to mean Kael needed outright ownership of the item.

The intensive bargaining he just went through was for merely using the Seductive Demon Eye once, which wasn’t worth her high price.

Though the effect was indeed miraculous, had he been unable to get it, he might have considered additional conditions to secure the chance.

Of course, he wouldn’t generously concede a lot because gaining a foothold in the novel and literature industry was crucial to him.

If Taoles had initially offered to sell the Seductive Demon Eye outright, Kael might have accepted her original terms without further ado.

The item’s high value, as a unique artifact, is best realized when wielded by players.

In his previous life, Taoles had used this item to somewhat bind numerous players with Incubus bloodline.

Now, this item was in his hands.

As for giving away two percent shares, Kael didn’t mind.

He didn’t seek absolute monopoly over an industry, but rather sufficient cash flow.

He saw more clearly than anyone that true monopoly in this world equated to power—

Only with power could he ensure his future survival.

He had no interest in clinging to a single industry, investing immense effort, time, and manpower for mere monetary gain.

He had more fields to develop and invest in, so it wasn’t necessary.

To him, time was the most valuable treasure.