Chapter 800 Negotiations With A Fallen Kingdom’s Desperate Nobles
Chapter 800 Negotiations With A Fallen Kingdom's Desperate Nobles
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My Grimoire started shining brightly as it showcased me the results of all the battles we had…
Ding!
[You and your Party have defeated [Demon Overlord Vessel: Satan] x1 [Demon Lords] x26 [Hundreds of Thousands of Low to High-Ranking Demons]!]
[You earned 452.000.000 EXP!]
[Level Up!]
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[Your Level has increased from Level 31 to Level 72/100!]
[All your Stats have greatly increased! You gained Bonus Stat Points and Skill Points.]
[Several Skills have Leveled Up.]
[Due to the accumulated Skill Proficiency on Skills already at Max Level, several Skills have triggered Skill Evolution.]
[The Power of the [Holy Spirits] has been imbued into each Evolved Skill, further increasing their powers.]
[The [Hawk Eye: 10] Skill has Evolved into [Paragon's Eyes: Lv1]!]
[The [Acrobatics: Lv10] Skill has Evolved into [Lightning Speed Movements: Lv1]!]
[The [Robust Body: Lv10] Skill has Evolved into [Undying Body: Lv1]!]
[The [Heavy Drinker: Lv10] Skill has Evolved into [Master Of Elixirs: Lv1]!]
[The [Intimidation: Lv10] Skill has Evolved into [Emperor's Presence: Lv1]!]
[The [Hard Worker: Lv10] Skill has Evolved into [Unparalleled Tenacity: Lv1]!]
[Due to having absorbed the Demonic Powers of Satan, you acquired the [Wrath's Authority: Lv1] Title Skill!]
[By holding the might of Wrathful Demonic Energies within your body, and the Fragments of the First Tiered Crown of Wrath, you acquired the [Wrathful Energy Manipulation: Lv1] Skill!]
So many skills evolved! Even the Hard Worker Skill?! And their evolved forms are sure amazing, just like Magic Genius is. Is this part of the Holy Spirits rewards as well?
I also got two new Skills as well, both related with Satan… The more I fight and absorb these Archdemons, the more I'll be able to steal their powers.
Well, I'll have to see them into more detail later though.
Through the help of my flying familiars, we moved back to Monica's Territory, there was a huge commotion once we finally arrived, almost four days after we departed.
Erika's mother, Cattalina, and Evelyn had taken care of most of the demons outside the walls on the capital and were as tired as us once they joined us. But had enough energy to talk a lot with Monica's father.
For once, Evelyn had to accept that we were not normal, and that if we really meant it, we could accomplish things nobody could ever believe. Cattalina… simply strengthened her trust over me even more, openly saying I could take the hand of her daughter at any moment if I wanted.
I was slightly surprised by her remark at first, I thought that there was no point in taking away Erika's hand, that was strange. It was until she explained to me it meant taking her hand in marriage… And I felt slightly embarrassed I didn't knew of such a saying.
The arrival of their Lord made the entire population indescribably happy and joyful, and the surviving nobles we rescued before were also very happy, gathering in the castle with the rest of us.
Despite how ruined the country was right now, Darkbound Family Territory was fine and flourishing, and as long as we could use it as the pillar, the rest of the country could, over time, grow back to its former glory.
And about money, which is needed for everything, well, they had lost most of their riches, and most nobles here only held their titles and nothing else, having lost everything to the demons.
The only nobles with riches and authority here right now was Monica and her father, so they had the amazing opportunity to rebuild Silvertide to become their own country now.
Of course, with the capital they had, it wasn't enough at all… They needed much more, and right now, there were little things that could give them money, selling land was one of such things, but because it had been ravaged by demons, no neighboring country would want it for a high price, and most likely would offer pitiful amounts of money.
Therefore I had a plan, considering the geography of Silvertide and its natural resources. Something I had thought about on the way here that I now explained to the nobles as we had a bountiful feast.
"I've researched and this territory has a large quantity of Dungeons, alongside mountains rich on ores, but you've not been able to exploit them because of lack of willing adventurers to explore Dungeons and of lack of personnel to dig your mountains." I said. "Though, I think we can get that solved…"
"Y-You mean you're going to call people from your village?" Wondered one noble.
"Or perhaps ask the Goldriver Kingdom for help?" Another noble lady asked.
"No…" I said, smiling. "I'll do it all myself."
"W-Wha…?"
Everyone reacted in surprise, incapable of understanding what I truly meant. This was my golden opportunity, and I couldn't miss on it.
"You… You don't mean…?" Monica's father caught up to what I meant. "Can they do it? But they are just…?"
"What? What do you mean?" Monica asked. "Ah… Eh?!"
"Yeah." I nodded. "I can tell that you two have finally realized what I meant. I'm going to use my Familiars, there are some dexterous ones such as the Orcs capable of mining just fine, especially with their incredible strength. Small goblins can also enter any small area, and they are much better at climbing and carrying things than most people. Of course, their quantity is limited, but they will do a good job as long as I spread them around well enough."
"You're using the familiars to mine and clear dungeons?!"
"Is that possible? Can you control them from afar?"
"T-This is ridiculous…"
The nobles were surprised beyond belief, they knew Familiars were strong fighters, but nobody ever thought about other things they could do aside from fighting.
"I can." I nodded. "They're tireless, don't need to eat or sleep either, and can work endlessly until I tell them to stop, or until they die. I can even assign Generals to guide them, which can even talk and are much more intelligent."
The nobles all fell into silence, and quickly glanced at one another…
"If you don't mind making a contract with me…"
"My territory has several dungeons!"
"Mine has a large mountain with Mana Crystals inside!"
Jackpot.
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