"He's started to strike back, and he's doing it quickly and effectively."
The man in the corner asked, "What's your next move?"
"Keep pushing him, drive the price up to the highest point; if both sides end up in battle, all the better."
"What if he gives up?"
"He won't. This deal, he's determined to win it. With this trade, he can establish his status in North America. His ambition is not small; what he wants is a bigger dominion."
"But if the price is too high, he won't agree to the trade."
"That's why he'll take action. Only by eliminating the opponent can he get what he wants."
"The pace of your actions this time is a bit slow, not like your usual style," the man in the corner suddenly said.