"Then will you obey Mrs. Hanquan's call and return to Azure City?" Eve asked instead without directly answering Moriarty's question.
"I am a registered mage affiliated with Hockenheim." Moriarty blinked with a half-smile and gave the answer.
"I think so. Your Olympus has already captured Rheinburg, and the current internal and external war situation is constantly improving. After the war, the title of baron in a kingdom is already in your pocket, so why bother to go back and be sent by others.
"Eve smiled with satisfaction at Moriarty's honesty.
However, she was not right about one thing. Her unwillingness to return to Azure City was not because she was greedy for the power and territory in Erathia, but based on this, Moriarty could have a bigger stage to move to a higher level and a more profound mystery.
The development of the magical world. Otherwise, he will always be just a young man, and the only things he can come into contact with are the most superficial things. Not to mention the public knowledge in the magic academy, Moriarty is confident that he has mastered it, and he will take the next step.
If you want something, it must be in exchange for "real money".
Of course, Moriarty would not explain this in detail to the other party.
"The matter of the title is still far from known, so there is no need to mention him. If you really need my help with anything, you might as well speak up."
"Then let me tell you the truth. I am here to visit this time on behalf of the Doro Chamber of Commerce. I hope Olympus can help us get something back from Sosk." No longer beating around the bush, Eve told the story of the adventure.
The real purpose of coming thousands of miles away.
"Sosk...get something?"
Upon hearing this, Moriarty was just stunned.
The place name Sosk is no stranger to him. It is a large market town located in central Kent, about 80 kilometers away from Rheinburg. It is another important trade center in the county besides the original town of Ater, and it is also more free.
It is open to the public and has been designated as the fulcrum and base in the southeastern part of the kingdom by major chambers of commerce. However, since the invasion of demons, Sosk has long since fallen and has become a desolate demon-occupied area.
"Take what?" Moriarty asked.
"This... it's hard to say. I can only say that it is a vital item for the Doro Chamber of Commerce. It was originally stored in the Lodo branch of Sosk, but the demon invasion was too sudden and there was no time to move it out.
"It seemed a little embarrassed. But Eve remained tight-lipped and refused to disclose the details of the target.
"If you don't tell me what it is, how can I help you get it back?" Moriarty didn't seem to care about this. Who doesn't have some secrets that no one can know? He just asked flatly.
"I will go with your army. As long as you can eliminate the demons in the town, I will go directly to get the things." It seems that the female vice-president has also made up her mind and will not hesitate to go to the danger to find the things.
"That's okay." Moriarty nodded reluctantly: "Then what kind of remuneration can the Doro Chamber of Commerce pay me?"
This problem is very realistic. It is impossible for Moriarty to send troops to sacrifice his life for the opponent without any reason. Once the army moves, it will be a mountain of gold and silver. Even if you find mercenaries from outside, it is usually expensive, not to mention a powerful army like Olympus.
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"As long as Sosk is captured, all the materials stored by the Doro Chamber of Commerce can be donated to Rheinburg. I can even point out the storage locations of other chambers of commerce for you." Eve had already prepared a plan, and Eve immediately quoted.
"This is not possible." Moriarty just smiled: "If I recover Sosk, all the property in it will naturally become our spoils. Without your guidance, or even your permission, these things will be destroyed.
Transport it back to Rheinburg as anti-magic supplies. Therefore, you cannot use 'my things' to pay me."
"this…"
Although the opponent's theory is far-fetched and even outrageous, it is still in line with the rules. What is obtained from the enemy is captured, and it is only natural that it belongs to the victor.
"Then, is it okay to add an 'appearance fee' of 10,000 Erathian gold coins?"
Eve bit her tongue and made an offer. Since the demonic invasion of Antagrich Continent has caused huge damage to the commercial exchanges in the Pancontinent, it is a great sincerity of the Doro Chamber of Commerce to offer 10,000 gold coins.
"Ten thousand Kingdom gold coins? Well, it's a lot, but it still doesn't attract me." Looking at the hopeful woman, Moriarty shook his head apologetically: "You know, the annual profit of my Earth Studio has exceeded
With this number, I won’t risk my elite men just for this little money.”
"But this is not an adventure! You can even kill the big demon, how can little Sosk withstand the powerful front of the Olympus Legion?" Eve seemed a little anxious, and she unconsciously raised her voice.
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"No one can explain clearly what happens on the battlefield. In Rheinburg, I have a strong city to rely on, and I can attack and defend freely. But outside the city, I have to fight against the demon army in a field battle with no support. Among them,
Eve, you should understand the differences and risks." However, Moriarty still refuted the woman's persuasion unhurriedly.
"Moriarty, can't you help me because of the many years of cooperation with our Doro Chamber of Commerce?" Seeing that it didn't make sense, Eve had no choice but to place her hope on the emotional card, and immediately begged pitifully.
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"It is precisely because of my past pleasant cooperation with the Doro Chamber of Commerce and my friendship with Mr. Franklin and Eve that I discuss this matter with you here. If someone else had made such a request today, I would have said
Rejected." Looking at the tearful female vice-president, Moriarty also sighed softly: "If you want to mobilize a large army, you must have a well-known force, otherwise it will affect the morale of the army and the people."
"this…"
Eve couldn't help but feel a little discouraged when she found out that Moriarty really didn't take soft and hard, and was able to deal with it easily. However, the price that the Chamber of Commerce could offer was just this much. If they had to increase the price, unless it was several times higher, how could they let the people in front of them do this?
A genius mage who was already "extremely rich" and now even more powerful is tempted. As for using a honey trap, Eve had already hinted at someone many times in Blue Crystal City, and even invited him to go to a place with her.
I visited a private hot spring manor for "tourism", but was declined one by one. Thinking about it now, it would only be a joke.
"What if I add another 'blood Earl'? And yes!" After a long silence, as if she finally made up her mind, Eve looked at Moriarty and said fiercely.
"The Vampire Count?" Upon hearing this, Moriarty immediately raised his eyebrows.
The so-called vampire is another name for vampire. It is a kind of terrifying alien creature living in Dejia. It lives by sucking blood. It has all kinds of incredible superpowers and can even transform into bats. Generally speaking, other races regard vampires as
As one of the undead. And because the vampires can transform normal creatures into vampires by sucking blood, they are hated and feared by almost all creatures. Back then, Bruno's sister was kidnapped by a vampire, and she eventually became a semi-human being.
The undead were expelled from the clan.
Vampires with the title of "Count" are equivalent to high-level professionals in terms of strength. Whether they are death knights or necromancers, coupled with their own abilities, they are very powerful. And to capture a vampire count alive
, unless a powerful person takes action, it is almost impossible to achieve it.
"Yes, a sealed blood count. If you dare to ask for it, I can give it to you." Now that she had spoken, Eve no longer regretted it and said happily.
"The living Blood Earl... this is a 'priceless' commodity. I think if I sell it to the Grand Arcanist of Brakada, I will definitely get a good price." He seemed to be thinking about the other party.
Even though he was "coveting" in his heart, Moriarty still smiled and chatted.
"Of course I know this. But the problem is, apart from this, I can't offer any other bargaining chips." Eve seemed really helpless, and sighed: "To be honest, the blood count is now sealed in the rope."
Sk, it was originally something I wanted to take away together, but now I’m offering you an extra price to go out to Olympus.”
"You brought a living Blood Earl into the heart of the kingdom!?"
Hearing these words, Moriarty could no longer hold back and became furious. Such behavior was tantamount to treason. Once the vampire escapes from the control of the seal, the people of Kent County and even the entire southeast of the kingdom will be wiped out.
As long as the vampire is willing, he can turn countless people into vampires under his control within a few days. Even if the kingdom sends heavy troops to encircle and suppress, there is only one way to deal with anyone whose blood has been sucked by the vampire.
The method is to pierce the heart with a steel nail.
"I only learned about this recently, so I hurriedly rushed to you to ask for help. Otherwise, Sosk has been occupied by the demon army. Maybe the place where the vampire is hidden will be found, and the seal may be destroyed. By then...
"Speaking of this, Eve herself didn't dare to think about it anymore.
"What exactly does the Doro Chamber of Commerce do? How can it be able to capture a Blood Earl?" Moriarty suppressed his anger and continued to ask.
"This... I really can't say. I can only tell you that the vampire was captured through the relationship with Dawn Fortress. It is said that he paid a huge price at that time." Eve shook her head.
"Okay, I agree to your conditions. Moreover, I will directly lead the team to Sosk as soon as possible." Moriarty gave the female vice-president another serious look and terminated the bargaining: "But I hope you can promise that in
Apart from the Blood Earl, there are no other prohibited items among the objects you want to retrieve."
"Of course, I promise!" After hearing Moriarty promised to personally lead the troops to conquer Sosk, Eve finally breathed a sigh of relief and solemnly promised at the same time.
Next, after arranging for Eve to go first to temporarily get the news, Moriarty immediately convened a military and political meeting including Lord Semblaugh. (To be continued...)
