Regarding the matter of the indboratory, the U.S. Special Envoy agreed almost immediately. Although building an international top-tier biomedical researchb in a ce like the Maldiveses with a costly price tag, for the pharmaceutical conglomerate backing him, it''s practically insignificant.


    The annual expenditures of pharmaceuticalpanies worldwide on new drug development are always calcted in units of billions of U.S. dors. If apany doesn''t burn through a few billion dors in a year on research, its efforts in new drug development are considered subpar.


    Thus, while constructing an international top-tier biomedical researchb is expensive, it''s barely worth mentioning to these pharmaceutical giants. They simply treat it as yet another failed drug development project. Besides, they could exchange for the patent of the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug from Chen Yu, which is truly the money-making gem.


    As for why Chen Yu nned to build a newb on a Maldivian ind, it was primarily for his future intentions and ns.


    His current agenda was progressing step by step. If everything went smoothly, the results would be apparent within the year. By then, ording to his original n, he and Hiromi Jounouchi would be certain to achieve divine enthronement, bing Ancient Gods.


    Although Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi both have tranquil personalities and don''t mind living the life of ordinary people, nor do they expect dramatic changes after bing gods, some things inevitably exert influence.


    Initially, Chen Yu''s n didn''t ount for such matters, but recently, Emperor of Reiwa had begged for his protection of Japan, the U.S.-Russia both came knocking at his door, and he himself had drawn the attention of Demigods from various nations. With such multifaceted pressures, continuing to live a normal life in Tokyo was no longer a realistic option.


    So, upon seeing the list brought by the U.S. Special Envoy which included a Maldivian ind, Chen Yu couldn''t help but entertain the thought. A secluded ind lifestyle seemed like a decent prospect, especially considering his obligations towards his family.


    Chen Yu''s parents were unwilling to live in Japan, and it was impossible to bring all his rtives to Japan. However, leaving his parents and family to remain in China made Chen Yu rather uneasy. Owning an ind in the Maldives, where his close rtives and parents could relocate and live, seemed to be a highly feasible solution.


    Moreover, cooperating with pharmaceutical enterprises would provide convenient exnations for issues surrounding the ind''s acquisition and various other matters, saving Chen Yu much trouble.


    As for whether granting the patent of the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug to others would harm Chen Yu… In this world, apart from another Demigod or nations that possess one, scarcely anyone would dare to provoke a Demigod recklessly.


    Furthermore, Chen Yu was currently developing a universal targeted cancer therapy effective against all cancer types. Once this drug was sessfully researched andunched on the market, the utility of the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug would be instantly reced. Chen Yu wouldn''t worry about others exploiting the patent to disadvantage him.


    After addressing the issue of the broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug patent, the expressions of the Russian and American Envoys turned solemn. Each promptly retrieved a document from their respective briefcases and handed it to Belfast.


    This was to exchange for the Demigod slot Chen Yu had promised.


    Chen Yu took the two lists passed on by Belfast and carefully reviewed the listed items, raising an eyebrow unconsciously.


    "You Americans are truly ''generous,'' aren''t you? Green cards? You actually dared to include something like this?" Chen Yu sneered as he shook the document in his hand, nearlyughing out of sheer incredulity.


    "This is a gift. We believe someone as exceptional as yourself could only fully unleash your potential in our United States of America. Any other country would simply limit your development," the U.S. Special Envoy responded confidently, as though convinced that an American green card was a universally irresistible lure.


    Faced with the Americans'' condescending attitude that the whole world yearns for their "Lighthouse Country," Chen Yu replied crisply, "Unleash my potential in America? Ha, I don''t particrly enjoy the hobby of being discriminated against."


    Chen Yu couldn''t be bothered to squabble with the American Envoy further and continued reading. Although the Americans had astonishingly included something as absurd as a green card in their offer, their list of promises—while mundane—was sufficiently substantial to court a Demigod. The range of benefits, material conditions, and associated privileges reflected some understanding of what befitted a Demigod''s standing.


    After all, being a country with Demigods, they knew how to approach recruiting one.


    However, the conditions listed by the Americans were exclusively designed to recruit a Demigod, not to exchange for Chen Yu to summon a new Demigod on their behalf.


    Chen Yu was not surprised by the Americans'' line of thinking. Rather than expending enormous resources to summon a new Demigod, they preferred to recruit and entice Chen Yu directly. This way, the United States could gain control over the method of summoning Demigods.


    Yet, while their n was clever, the Americans were ultimately just a two-century-old colonial nation. Despite umting wealth thanks to their geographical advantages, exploitation of native Indians, and the wartime dividends of two World Wars, they fundamentallycked cultural depth and heritage.


    The conditions they offered, though seemingly appealing on the surface, were predominantly ordinary material incentives. They might appear plentiful, but they were incapable of truly moving a Demigod.


    After all, at the level of a Demigod, material enticements alone hold little appeal. What truly attracts them are opportunities to advance further or ess to rare resources.


    Unfortunately for the United States, such assets—precisely the ones that might sway a Demigod—are sorely missing from their cultural and historical depths.


    Although in recent years the United States has used technological approaches to deepen its research on Transcendents, even establishing a structured system for those below Legendary levels, the Demigod tier remains beyond the reach of their scientists'' investigations.


    On the other hand, what the Russians put forward was considerably more impressive. A former great power with historical weight could provide far more substantial and intriguing offeringspared to a nouveau riche nation like the United States.


    In terms of material wealth, present-day Russia might be far outmatched by the United States. Yet, the history of Tsarist Russia, once the dominant force in Europa, even defeating Napoleon at his zenith, gives Russia an umtive depth unrivaled by most European nations. Furthermore, thanks to its glory during the Soviet era, Russia retains even more notable assets.


    "A female-oriented Demigod-level knight''s equipment set? You really went all out, didn''t you? But why is it designed for women?" Chen Yu nced at the Russian Envoy. While the appearance of a Demigod Suit from Russia was expected, its specific design raised an amused question.


    The Russian Envoy chuckled with easy humor. "Perhaps the typist made an error. But hey, it could always end up being a great gift for your wife or future daughter, wouldn''t you say?"