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After everyone from the Atlantis camp left with resentment on their faces, Shadow finally reached out and patted Ma En on the shoulder:

"You did it."

"All the citizens of the Federation should thank you for this victory."

The other Federation politicians, seeing the Tier 5 ability users leave, also took a few steps forward, expressing admiration and gratitude to Ma En with sincerity or perfunctoriness. They stood there praising him, as if Ma En had truly saved countless citizens. However, even so, they maintained a considerable distance from Ma En, not actually approaching him.

It was as if Ma En was some rare and exotic beast in their eyes. Although they could express praise for this mysterious creature, they still didn't want to "risk themselves" by getting close to him. Moreover, deep down, they were well aware that beasts and humans couldn't truly communicate.

Ma En didn't really consider himself a "Federation hero."

Of course, he didn't want to be one either.

"You paid for it," he replied seriously. "The ones who really did this were you who paid, and without your equipment, I couldn't have defeated Ivani on my own. It could even be said that these things had a greater impact on the battle than I did."

Shadow completely disagreed with this statement:

"But you're the only one who could have used these to defeat her. Whether Atlantis will harm the Federation only depends on whether you agree or not. And I don't think those things were really more important than you in this battle. But that's all irrelevant…"

"The main point is what to do next. This matter may be over for you,"

"But it could also be your beginning."

Ma En looked puzzled:

"What do you mean…"

Shadow turned around and looked at the Federation politicians standing not far away, whispering to each other. He raised a shadow to slowly cover himself and Ma En, creating a harmless illusion in front of these politicians.

Then he looked back at Ma En:

"Look at these guys. Seventy percent of them are genuinely happy about your victory, although the motives and emotions hidden beneath their superficial joy vary. But regardless, they have all realized your capabilities and the value you possess."

"In a way, this also proves my vision. Although you might find it unbelievable, they don't really trust the judgment of Tier 5 ability users like me that much, always suspecting that we're not telling the truth."

"Of course, that's not a problem, because we do sometimes do that."

"But now they really know what you can do, which is more useful than my or anyone else's assessment of you. And in fact, our vision may not always be accurate. Nothing is more convincing than undeniable achievements."

"And unlike the last battle with the Reality Warper, they had no concept of Hong Yuan's level. Even I, who was present at the time, didn't quite understand the battle between you."

"But this time, there were so many Federation politicians present, and they have an accurate understanding of Ivani's level. Your reputation will spread quickly."

Moreover, unlike last time, it wasn't a deliberate exaggeration by the Federation to promote it.

Ma En also replied:

"I don't intend to actually join the Federation."

Shadow nodded slightly to him:

"I understand your thoughts. They think we and they are two different species. I know that's true. But the difference I'm talking about isn't whether or not you have abnormal abilities, but personality and values. I think you can also see that I don't like them either."

"But working for the Federation doesn't require us to understand or like each other. To be precise, there are at least hundreds of groups in the Federation. We and they are just tiny structures that make up this behemoth. For example, Divine Firmament and Zhao Guanwu, and that逍遥Daoist, they and us, and these Federation politicians you see right now, are not the same kind of people."

"Even so, we are still confined within the same framework. I can fight demons together with Divine Firmament, and I can also do some shady things with these Federation politicians. I don't have to be tied to anyone."

"It's the same for you. You don't like these greedy Federation politicians, but joining the Federation doesn't mean you'll become them. It's like Divine Firmament could still work in the Federation before without really compromising with them."

Ma En reminded him:

"Divine Firmament has already been locked up by you."

Shadow nodded:

"That's right, but there's no real connection between these two things. As the person involved, I can tell you that not being in cahoots with them is not the reason why Divine Firmament was targeted by the Federation. You always think that kindness and justice are the most unique things about Divine Firmament."

"But these are only unique when they are on her. What really makes her different is power."

"In fact, there are many people in the Federation who are just as good as the members of the Salvation Alliance, but they are relatively not as tough and adventurous, or don't believe in Divine Firmament as much as they do, and they still have a place in the Federation."

"Joining the Federation doesn't mean falling into depravity. You are in a difficult era for people like you. Sometimes you can't ask for the most perfect ending. Being too greedy often leads to nothing."

"Like your former Salvation Alliance compatriots who were resisting. They didn't realize that they were just embers, thinking that they were still the blazing flames they used to be, but not understanding that only Divine Firmament was burning hot."

"And their last struggle only burned out the remaining firewood."

"But you are different from them. From the beginning, when you cooperated with us, I realized that you are not as stubborn as they are, unable to accept new things and ideas. In this rapidly changing world, we all have to keep changing with it."

"I still hope you can reconsider this matter. This is the best time for you."

"This is my sincere advice to you."

Ma En asked:

"Do you want me to meet with those Reformists again? Or do you want to recruit me?"

Shadow shook his head:

"No, my cooperation with them is only a one-time thing. As for me and the Investigation Department, we can't offer a price that suits you. I don't intend to say anything for that force or faction. I just really hope that there can be more people like you in the Federation."

"As far as I know, both the Reformists and the Shu family are interested in you. They will definitely come to extend olive branches to you."

"And if you are willing to lower your stance a little, I guarantee that forces with even more power than them will come to you. They are still hesitating now only because they are worried about your identity, but in the end, it is your freedom to choose who you want."

"If you want to consult me, you can always ask, but I won't interfere with you."

"I don't want you to think that I have any vested interests in this matter."

Ma En nodded slightly:

"I will consider your advice."

What really made him hesitate was that the Blood of Divine Firmament was still silent at this moment. Since the purpose of the two gods was to win this competition, why was there no change after he defeated Ivani? Could it be that things were not over yet?

But what else could he do?

"By the way," Ma En cleared the distracting thoughts from his mind, "Since I have won…"

"Shouldn't you settle the final payment?"