Polina seemed to have anticipated Kalen's reaction long ago.

She just chuckled and no longer paid attention.

She sat back down on the lounge chair.

Those azure-blue beautiful eyes fell on Gandalf once again.

"Alright, let the jokes end here."

Polina put away the seductive look on her face.

Her expression turned serious.

"Next, we should talk about business."

Kalen also put away the infatuation on his face, and his expression became solemn.

He walked over and sat down in the empty seat beside Gandalf.

Polina picked up her wine glass, gently swirling the crimson liquid inside.

"Regarding the ownership issue after obtaining the Divine Artifact, that's something for the high-ranking military officials of our various countries to worry about."

"What we need to discuss now is how to safely bring that Pendulum of Life out of the ruins."

Her gaze swept over the two of them, and her voice became steady.

"We can temporarily ignore those other small countries that want to join in the fun."

"There are only three we truly need to deal with this time."

"The Freedom Federation, Sakura Country, and Kimchi Country."

As her voice fell, she gently clapped her hands behind her.

Soon, a waiter walked up carrying a tray.

On the tray were three thick kraft paper bags containing documents.

The waiter handed the documents to Gandalf and Kalen respectively.

Polina looked at Gandalf, a meaningful smile appearing on her face.

"You Daxia people have an old saying that I like very much."

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles."

"What you hold in your hands are the files of all the core personnel from these three countries who may participate in the competition for the Divine Artifact this time."

Zhou Huai controlled Gandalf and opened the kraft paper bag.

Inside were very clearly printed color photos and detailed text descriptions.

Polina's voice slowly sounded in his ear.

"Of course, what deserves our attention the most are still the SS-Rank Professionals from those three countries."

"First is the Freedom Federation."

"The captain of their team this time is named Thor, nicknamed 'God of Thunder'."

"His profession is an SS-Rank Professional, Thunder Sovereign."

"Current Level is fifty-one."

Zhou Huai's gaze fell on the first page of the documents.

In the photo was a burly, blond-haired, blue-eyed white man.

His upper body was bare, and his muscles were as sharply defined as granite, full of explosive strength.

He held a huge warhammer with an exaggerated design in his hand, and dazzling golden lightning wrapped around the hammer head.

The whole person looked like the God of Thunder who walked out of Norse mythology.

Polina continued.

"According to news from our Great Bear Country intelligence department, this Thor has absorbed at least one alien thunder of A-Level quality."

"That warhammer in his hand is also a legendary-quality equipment of Level fifty."

"Although the specific data is unknown, his strength is definitely the top existence among all SS-Rank Experts participating in the competition for the Divine Artifact this time."

Kalen looked at the documents, a hint of solemnity appearing on his handsome face.

"Thunder Sovereign... Just hearing this name makes him feel difficult to deal with."

Polina nodded, signaling Gandalf to turn to the next page.

"Secondly, this one from Sakura Country."

"Takatsukasa Arashi."

"Profession, SS-Level unique hidden profession, Asura Sword Ghost."

"Level forty-seven."

The photo showed a very young-looking man.

He wore a black samurai uniform, with a slender figure and features so handsome they were somewhat demonic.

A head of silver-white long hair was casually tied behind his head with a red hair tie.

He cradled a slender Katana in his arms, the scabbard pitch-black without any decoration, looking unremarkable.

Yet his slender eyes were as sharp as an unsheathed blade, filled with a chilling murderous intent.

"It is said that this guy comes from an ancient samurai Clan in Sakura Country with a hundred-year Inheritance."

"Since childhood, he has shown extraordinary sword Dao talent, and is hailed as a once-in-a-century sword Dao prodigy in Sakura Country."

"That sword in his hand is likewise a legendary-grade weapon."

"His professional positioning is most likely a warrior, or an assassin-leaning type, with extremely strong burst capability."

Polina's tone also carried a hint of caution.

"The last one is that guy from Kimchi Country."

"Park In-maeng."

"Profession, SS-Level unique hidden profession, Flame Emperor."

"Level forty-five."

Saying this, she suddenly raised her head, her azure-blue eyes looking at Gandalf with keen interest.

"Just like you."

"Also a Mage."

The photo showed an average-looking man.

Single eyelids, high cheekbones, a typical Kimchi Country appearance.

He was wearing a set of fire-red mage robes, holding a staff embedded with a huge red crystal.

His whole body radiated a violent and scorching aura.

"He is good at using fire-type magic, and has also absorbed an alien fire of A-Level quality."

"Although the equipment tier on his body is unknown, it is said that Kimchi Country put a lot of thought into participating in this ruins dispute."

"He has at least two legendary-quality pieces of equipment on his body."

After introducing these three, Polina picked up her wine glass and took a light sip.

She put down the wine glass, her face once again hanging with that confident and lazy smile.

"Alright, now that we've talked about the enemies, let's talk about the three of us."

She stretched out her finger and tapped herself.

"Me, Polina."

"Profession, SS-Level unique hidden profession, Desire Sovereign."

"Level forty-seven."

"The two of you must have experienced my abilities firsthand just now."

She blinked her expressive eyes at Gandalf.

"Strictly speaking, I am not a pure combat-type Professional."

"I lean more towards support and crowd control."

She spread her hands, appearing somewhat helpless.

"Although I might not be able to defeat any of them in a head-on fight, holding down one of them should still not be a problem."

Hearing this, Zhou Huai sneered inwardly.

This woman was acting again.

He didn't believe Great Bear Country would simply send a support Professional to participate in this Divine Artifact competition.

Kalen on the side obviously didn't think as much as Zhou Huai.

He slapped the documents in his hand onto the table, his face filled with undisguised confidence.

"My profession is the SS-Rank Professional Pharaoh Guardian!"

"Level fifty!"

He straightened his chest, burning Battle Intent in those golden eyes.

"After entering the ruins, I will deal with that Thor of the Freedom Federation!"

"Beautiful Ms. Polina, you go tie down that samurai from Sakura Country."

He glanced at Gandalf and arranged matter-of-factly.

"Finally, this Mage Gandalf will go head-to-head with that mage from Kimchi Country in a magnificent magic duel."

He patted his chest, his voice loud and clear.

"Once I take care of that Thor, I will immediately come over to support you two!"

However, after hearing his arrangement, Polina shook her head gently.

"Prince Kalen."

There was a hint of playfulness in her voice.

"It's not that I look down on you."

"That Thor's strength is extraordinary; you are most likely not his match."

Hearing this, the confidence on Kalen's face instantly stagnated.

He wanted to retort.

But Polina didn't give him a chance to speak and continued.

"How about this."

"Hand him over to me."

She licked her sexy red lips, a light of excitement flashing in her azure-blue eyes.

"I am very experienced in dealing with men."

"Coincidentally, that Thor's appearance also suits my taste."

She glanced at Kalen, then glanced at Gandalf, distributing the tasks as a matter of course.

"Prince Kalen, you go deal with the samurai from Sakura Country."

"Once you solve the samurai, help Gandalf solve the mage from Kimchi Country."

"And finally come help me."

"By then, the three of us will join forces, no matter how strong that Thor is, it's impossible for him to be our match."

Hearing this, Kalen touched his chin and nodded thoughtfully.

"Hmm... such an arrangement seems not bad either."

He glanced at Polina, infatuation emerging in those golden eyes once again.

"Then it's settled!"

"Beautiful Ms. Polina, please be sure to be careful."

"Don't let that rude fellow hurt your tender skin."

Zhou Huai had just quietly sat there from beginning to end.

Flipping through the documents in his hand, saying nothing.

He had no interest in this kind of overly idealized talk on paper.

Inside the ruins, things change in a split second.

Any plan could be completely disrupted in the next second.

Moreover, in his view,

the beauty from Great Bear Country before him was far from as simple as she claimed.

Who knew if she was a pure support Professional?

Leaving aside the ownership issue of the Pendulum of Life, this point alone was very problematic.

Just as she said herself,

the ultimate ownership of the Pendulum of Life indeed required discussion among the high-ranking military officials of the three major countries.

But whoever could bring the Pendulum of Life out of the ruins would possess absolute initiative.

This point was unquestionable.

Combined with her previous probing actions,

Zhou Huai had no doubt that this woman had a huge possibility of backstabbing her allies at a critical moment.

He had to keep his guard up.

He closed the documents in his hand and slowly stood up.

"Since the two of you have already discussed it."

"Then I will take my leave first."

He nodded calmly to the two of them.

"See you at the ruins entrance tomorrow."

With that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

"Wait."

Polina's voice came from behind.

Zhou Huai's steps paused, and he turned around with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Polina looked at him, a light of curiosity flashing in those azure-blue eyes.

"Mr. Gandalf."

"You seem... not very interested in our plan?"

No expression could be seen on Zhou Huai's face.

"Plans can never keep up with changes."

He replied calmly.

"I prefer to adapt on the fly."

With that, he didn't stay any longer and walked down the stairs.

Looking at the figure disappearing at the stairwell, a trace of playfulness flashed in Polina's eyes.

"Interesting."

She picked up her wine glass and drained the remaining red wine in one gulp.

"This man seems even harder to handle than I imagined."

Kalen on the side came over with a fawning smile on his face.

"Beautiful Ms. Polina."

"Ignore that unromantic fellow."

"Would you like me to massage your legs again?"

Polina glanced at him, the corners of her mouth hooking into an alluring arc.

"Alright."

"But let's change places this time."

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently tapped her own shoulder.

"Here, it's a bit sore."