Chapter 451 - 16: Pleasant Cooperation
Chapter 451: Chapter 16: Pleasant Cooperation
Lynch’s current situation seems calm and peaceful, but beneath the surface, there are turbulent undercurrents.
Big trees attract the wind!
Previously, when he only controlled the small territory of Feiyan City, not many people paid attention to him. However, now that he has annexed the Dark Moon Church and his influence has expanded more than tenfold, he has become a giant in the Jade Land. So many outside resources have made countless people envious.
Look at the Pure White Tower and the surrounding Forests. Just as he’s digested the Dark Moon Church, they’re already eager to take advantage of the situation. Although those few resource areas nominally belong to him, in reality, they are controlled by others.
And this is only from two of the Eight Great Wizard Organizations here; the rest are only quiet because they are too distant to act…
Any Wizard Organization active in this chaotic Black Witch Domain is essentially ruthless enough to feast on others’ bones. Being here is like being in a dark Forest where one could be targeted by predators at any moment.
Lynch has arranged for his subordinates to always stay aware of the external movements and collect intelligence. According to the information he has received, there are quite a few Wizard Organizations openly or secretly plotting against him…
To establish oneself in this dark Forest and avoid being devoured by other beasts, the best strategy is undoubtedly to project one’s own pressure, like a powerful Magic Beast or a giant dragon, making other beasts sense danger and not dare to approach.
In a world where great power belongs to oneself, strength is always the top priority.
However, acquiring great strength is not a quick process; it is an extremely lengthy process. Even if Lynch has abilities akin to cheating, he still cannot cross the barrier of Time.
To intimidate all others, one needs at least a Third Tier level of strength, and Lynch doesn’t know how long it will take for him to advance.
Since relying on personal strength is not feasible in the short term, he can only opt for a second path—
Latching onto a powerful entity!
In the absence of sufficient personal power, if he can latch onto a strong and robust entity, the pressure emanating from that entity can also deter outsiders.
In the whole Wizard World, Fran is undoubtedly one of the best choices.
Lynch asked, “I need you to provide me with a guarantee, a guarantee of my safety and the safety of my Witch Domain. After all, as you know, excavating ruins is not a minor project, and I need a force with a stable and complete order to operate. This is one of the basic conditions.”
Abbas nodded, “Okay.”
Pausing for a moment, he confidently assured Lynch, “I can guarantee that on this land, as long as you are engaged in the excavation of the ruins, no individual or force will disturb you.”
“If there is, I will promptly make them disappear, ensuring you a peaceful environment.”
No matter who they are, beyond any force…
Wow…
Is this the power of a top Wizard Organization?
Lynch inexplicably thought of a term:
Overbearing presence.
However, he also detected the implication in the other’s words, so he asked, “Does that mean you only guarantee my safety here and during the excavation of the ruins? If I leave this place, you won’t protect me anymore, is that what you mean?”
Abbas slowly replied, “Strictly speaking, Fran never interferes in anything outside of Fran. The spatial runes within the ruins concern all Wizards in the Wizard World, so we can make an exception for this specific matter.”
“As for other matters…”
“The order of the Wizard World is the foundation for this world to function. We, as beneficiaries of this order, will not support any person or force to change it.”
In simple terms, Lynch should stay in the Witch Domain to work hard and refrain from undertaking extraneous actions, like launching wars against other Witch Domains.
Lynch asked, “Is this in reference to outside the Jade Land? Or must it also apply within the Jade Land?”
Although he didn’t want others eyeing his Witch Domain, he…
He wanted to have his eye on others’ Witch Domains…
The vast territory of the Jade Land—he only occupies a small part of it, and just from this small piece of land, he already feels exceedingly enriched.
With a larger Witch Domain, he would have more resources, and with those resources, he could cultivate higher-level adventurers to excavate deeper ruins.
In conclusion,
While he doesn’t want other thieves targeting him, he does want to be a thief targeting others…
Abbas hesitated for a moment, then said, “We oppose any form of warfare.”
Pausing once again, he changed his tone, “But the internal disputes within various Witch Domains we have no right to interfere with. Regarding the Jade Land, we are the outsiders; we won’t intervene in what you do here.”
“Of course.”
Abbas continued, “As our partner, if you truly encounter insurmountable difficulties, we can guarantee your personal safety, and additionally…”
“As holders of a Supreme Council seat, we have the power to prevent any external forces from interfering in these disputes.”
“Matters of the Jade Land should be handled by the own Wizards of the Jade Land.”
In simple terms, they will provide him with a safety net and ensure outside organizations or forces, like the Tower of Order, do not intervene.
With the biggest condition already agreed upon, Lynch felt relieved.
Subsequently, he continued, “Besides, I’ve been laboriously excavating ruins, investing so much manpower and resources, all of which I’m currently shouldering alone. If we are to cooperate, shouldn’t you show some support?”
Lynch said, “Didn’t you just mention? The knowledge fragments within the ruins are not just my business but relate to the entire Wizard World, don’t they?”
Another key factor in agreeing to trade with the Land of Fran is the exorbitant cost of excavating ruins.
Especially after transforming the adventurers, infusing each adventurer with an Extraordinary Ability requires a massive amount of resources, and as their abilities grow, the resources needed will increase exponentially.
If he can find an investor to share some of the burden, offering a portion of the knowledge excavated wouldn’t be entirely unacceptable.
Abbas nodded, replying even more decisively than before, “Sure.”
“From today onward, whatever resources you need, just let us know. As long as they are used for excavating ruins, we will fully cover them.”
Lynch, surprised: So straightforward?
The rumor that the Land of Fran is a prosperous Witch Domain overflowing with Magic Stones and countless rare resources—is it all true?
Abbas continued, “Moreover, regarding the bounty on you, we will withdraw it in the Supreme Council and restore your legal status as a token of our goodwill at the start of our cooperation.”
With matters reaching this point, if Lynch were to say anything more, it would truly be inviting ridicule.
He nodded, raising the teacup on the table, “Then here’s to a pleasant cooperation.”
Abbas smiled broadly, “Pleasant cooperation.”