The middle-aged nobleman let out an exclamation. He stood up abruptly and his face became quite ugly: "How is this possible?!"
It's not jealousy.
To be honest, Viscount Grant thinks he knows the Master of the Labyrinth better than the average adventurer.
Although this group of people or monsters have great jurisdiction over the labyrinth, it will be very painful if they cannot complete the care of the labyrinth.
From mental stimulation to withdrawal reactions, even sleepwalking control may occur.
The larger the maze, the greater the constraints on the maze master.
Sometimes, it may even happen that the monsters and adventurers who become the masters of the maze are completely brainwashed by the maze itself and become a self-defense device of the maze.
At that time, he was not so much the so-called master of the labyrinth, but rather a slave of the labyrinth, just like the worker bees of the hive, devoting all his strength and life to maintain the hive itself.
But at least there are many worker bees in the hive, and there is only one master of the maze!
Judging from the Great Labyrinth of the South China Sea, if Ian did not have a second energy level, he might not even be able to preserve his own will.
Fortunately, they rushed out of the maze under the protection of Bishop Baiwu, otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous.
But the most important thing is the master of the labyrinth.
"How come? I thought it was a good thing that the crystal dragon died. Now, if someone comes from the imperial capital and asks Ian, the master of the labyrinth, to cooperate with them in researching the labyrinth, what reason should I think of to refuse?"
At this moment, the Viscount's face was very gloomy and solemn.
The exposure of the Great Maze in the South China Sea has become a foregone conclusion. Next, professional appraisers from the Imperial Labyrinth Management Department will arrive at Harrison Port to be responsible for appraising the labyrinth, and then send full-time explorers to explore.
Full-time explorers are different from ordinary adventurers. All they need to do is simply identify the resources and wealth inside the maze one by one, and add it to the statistical system as a 'strategic resource assessment report'.
Ordinary adventurers are just employees hired by the government and the private sector to dig out the resources hidden in the maze.
Although adventurers can gain a lot of wealth, they also have to pay taxes and consume. If they really want to make money, the most convenient way for them is to sell the resources in the maze to official channels for the price paid by the officials.
It must have been controlled. After including taxes and deposits, it is a little more expensive than the official official mining organization.
However, there is no need to pay pensions or guarantee the life safety of adventurers. On weekdays, you can still make another fortune by running the insurance industry!
Not to mention the various exploration tool shops originally opened by local lords.
A maze can indeed drive the industrial development of a region, and the participation of adventurers can bring all the gains to light.
This kind of thing is to prevent local lords from secretly exploring, concealing the actual situation of the maze, secretly accumulating wealth and force, etc.
Of course, the Viscount wanted to excavate the labyrinth in private, conceal the actual situation of the labyrinth, and secretly accumulate wealth and force. Therefore, from the beginning, he did not intend to attract the attention of the imperial capital. Instead, he planned to use his connections to bribe the chiefs of the labyrinth management department and let them evaluate the South China Sea labyrinth as a 'small and medium-sized one'.
Labyrinth' and apply for an official 'Agent Labyrinth Excavation License'.
In this way, he can continue to explore the large ruins without attracting attention.
However, because of the changes brought about by the indigenous people and Patrick, the Great Labyrinth of the South China Sea has become a conclusive fact.
The Labyrinth Management Department would not dare accept a bribe of this level.
In this case, the Viscount has other ways. The work of a full-time explorer and adventurer also takes time. He has many ways to make the maze extremely complicated and difficult to explore. Whether it is logistical or other aspects, he is a hindrance. As the local lord of the local snake, he can make everyone
It is difficult for people to move even an inch.
Ten or twenty years is not a problem. If he wants, he can even accompany this group of dedicated personnel to work hard while mobilizing his own manpower to explore the ruins first.
However, if it is known that Ian is the master of the maze, things will not be good.
The maze management department asked Ian to assist in the exploration, and no one could refuse. Ayers had no intention of rebelling.
"This must be concealed."
With a wave of his hand, Ian's report turned into paper pulp, and the fine water mist completely destroyed the structure of the paper. Viscount Grant's tired body instantly became energetic.
He frowned and looked out the window: "Bishop Baiwu, Master Gosei, and Isengard... If you want to hide the truth from the Imperial Capital, these people must also be persuaded together."
"Except Bishop Baiwu, it shouldn't be difficult for others. But just in case, Ian can't stay in Harrison Port. Whether he is eroded by the maze or his identity is discovered by people in the imperial capital, I can't accept it."
"Sure enough, he has to be awarded the title of knight. It will be good for him and me to go out for a walk early."
Having made up his mind, the Viscount slowly sat back in his seat.
Leaning back in the chair and staring up at the ceiling, he couldn't help but sigh, and then gritted his teeth and said: "Hey... Pat, you died so easily, leaving me so much trouble."
"I really wish I could chop you to death with my own sword."
Thinking of this, the Viscount noticed someone approaching outside the door.
It's the sound of familiar footsteps.
"Honey, what's the matter?"
He turned his head and looked at the door, and heard the voice of the owner of the room. The red-haired financial officer opened the door.
Lamar's expression was a little confused, but he still walked up to the Viscount in a very polite manner and reported to the Viscount: "Sir, Mr. Patrick has something he wants to show you."
"He has a box left in the platinum and iridium workshop. Mr. Patrick told the workshop staff that if the source material patterns on the surface of the box flicker, the box will be sent to the Viscount's Palace for you to see for yourself."
"Although Mr. Patrick fought with you a few days ago, I thought you would want to take a look, so after testing that there was no danger, I asked the guard to accept the box."
"Do you want to see it?"
Lamar asked.
"Of course...you understand me after all. What did that bastard leave for me? Did he have the nerve to leave something for me?"
Taking a deep breath, the Viscount stood up, his tone not only filled with resentment, but also a trace of imperceptible sadness.
Lamar raised his head and looked at this middle-aged man who was already quite young but had lost an old friend.
Compared to more than ten years ago, when the other party rescued him and his tribe from the hands of the natives and protected him behind him with high spirits... Viscount Grant is indeed old.
The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and his tired expression all illustrate this point.
He couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart, and then said calmly.