Old Tang, however, promptly straightened his face and continued speaking in a serious tone.
"Actually, I hope you're willing to take a gamble!"
"You may not fully understand the situation. After learning your identity, the military has placed most of its bets on you—to be precise, without you, the military could not possibly access the core technology of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes! The current situation isn't just about you risking a 50/50 chance; the military and even Earth are also betting on this 50/50 chance!"
"We must obtain the technology of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes. Without it, our odds against the Demon Tribe will drastically plummet—don't underestimate the abilities of those science freaks or the power of technology!"
"Right now, you're betting on the benefits you stand to gain. We, however, are risking the future of humanity."
"I'm not saying all this to bind you with lofty ideals. I'm just trying to explain some logic."
