Chapter 142: Heading out
Zac walked out of the concert hall with a frown on his face from the information. He still hadnt found any answers what to do in his situation, and could only turn to his teammates for answers. After a quick glance around he found them sitting at another group of sofas the whole table in front of them filled with various foods and drink.
Zac had thought the demon was once again the culprit, but seeing the little Gno lying prone with his belly protruding like a little ball, while the Zhix was constantly burping he wasnt so sure anymore. He also saw the two Ishiate he was talking to earlier sit next to the group. As soon as they saw Zac arrive they quickly stood up and slightly bowed.
Zac was a bit confused, but thought perhaps his groups wanton spending during the auction was taken as a sign of great power. Ogras looked over with a glass of whiskey in his hand.
So, they are trying to create a force with access to their teleporters?
You knew? Zac asked a bit surprised.
Well, they didnt have a lot of other options if they wanted to remain in charge. Of course, they will sooner or later realize that the distance of a continent is just a small inconvenience, and controlling the arrays arent enough to seize control.
It seems they already have quite a few mbers already though, Zac retorted with a sigh as he sat down.
From there he detailed the general outline of the New World Governnts plan.
Just weaklings banding together to feel strong. Its not too bad. There are various ways to circumvent that. You can just take control of a town close to a Governnt mber. If you need to use their network just teleport to your own town, and run over to theirs, Ogras said with a shrug, clearly not being worried about the situation.
Besides, the multi-verse is a place where power holds sway. Power-structures like theirs never work out in the end, with just a few notable exceptions, Ogras said, and even the Gno who was fond of bureaucracy seed inclined to agree, as he gave an unwilling nod.
Your world is still in its infancy, and you still hold notions of equality. But you will soon see the reality when people will start to evolve. A D-Grade Powerhouse could destroy half of New Washington with a flick of his hand, what would he care about their little sches? Hed just seize the whole network if he wanted it. A dragon doesnt negotiate with ants, Ogras said.
You might be right, but that is still far off. In the imdiate future they will have a commanding advantage, Zac retorted with a frown.
There was not much left to do in the venue, apart from one thing. It had beco increasingly clear during the eting that using the teleporter to get to the undead incursion would be hopeless, no matter what he said. It was ti to go with Ograss plan.
I have no choice, I will need to use your thod for access to the teleporter, Zac said with a grimace.
The demon only nodded, whereas the others looked at them a bit curious. Zac wouldnt explain what he was about to do, as he felt pretty sick about it already, and instead looked out over the floor. It appeared luck was on his side, as he saw the robust man head toward the area of the toilets. They were around a corner so distance away from the general area and was quite secluded.
I will be right back, Zac said with a somber expression, and while using [Loamwalker] he disappeared.
Between his attributes and the skill it essentially looked like he teleported, as he was one second sitting, and the next second gone, only a flash of his afterimage leaving a trace. In no ti he was by the toilet and was relieved to see that there was no one there at the mont.
Zac grabbed the neck of the robust man from behind without a word, and before the poor man had ti to react he was dragged into the handicap bathroom with his throat gripped in an iron vise.
Zac was now holding him up in the air with one arm, having taken out his axe with the other. The large man was held a deciter above ground, his legs swinging widely and his face quickly turning red.
Scream and I will start cutting off body parts, Zac said with a deathly stare.
He had already decided to go through with this despicable act, so he would go all the way with it. Hed play the villain if it ant getting access to the teleporter.
To help you understand your situation Ill show you sothing, Zac continued, as he displayed the part of his status screen that showed him being level 54.
Of course, he didnt display any of his stats or his na, as the level was enough to convey his ssage. The man was still unable to breathe, but after having seen the prompt his eyes widened in terror and he stopped trying to get himself free.
You should understand who I am by now. You can try screaming for help, but the governnt do not dare make an enemy of , and would probably sacrifice you rather than getting themselves into trouble, Zac continued as he placed the man down on the ground.
He didnt actually know if it was true, but it did have a note of truth in it. The man took a few deep steadying breaths, but he did comply, as he warily stared at Zac.
What do you want? You were at the eting, they have set up all kinds of rules that I cant just break as I wish. Dont you think Id have taken the money if I could?
Whats your na? Zac simply asked.
I am John Bernard, the large man hesitantly answered.
Are you under a contract of servitude? Zac continued.
No, why? the man answered with a confused stare.
Good, Zac said as a small glass bottle appeared in his hand.
Zac opened the stopper and took out the pill which emanated a pungent odor.
Wh- the other man said, but didnt get further before Zac slamd the pill down into his throat with lightning-quick speed.
John was so surprised that he instinctively swallowed the pill, and Zac nodded satisfied.
The pill I just had you eat is a unique poison called [Ten Steps to Hell], Zac said, hiding nothing. Every night you will experience a trendous pain that will be so bad that you will think you have gone to hell. Every night the pain will get worse, and on the tenth day the pain will be so bad that you will die.
WHAT? Why are you doing this? the man said, looking positively horrified.
Because I have the antidote, Zac answered as he took out the other bottle. One week from now, open your teleporter for five minutes at 3 am New Washington ti. If I do not pass through the teleporter, do so again the next night at the sa ti. When I co through I will hand you the antidote. And a handso reward, Zac explained, adding the sentence about a reward after a brief hesitation.
The man looked at the glass bottle in Zacs hand like a drowning man looks at a liferaft.
Why not just give
the bottle, and I promise I will open the portal. Theres no need for all this, the man entreated.
I prefer to do things my way. And you might be scheming all kinds of things right now, but the following days will show you the reality. Feel free to visit as many healers and you wish. I didnt get to the top of the ladder without having my own ans. Noone on earth will be able to save you except for .
Zac felt a sour taste in his mouth as he played the villain. He simply channeled his inner Ogras, thinking of what he would say to get what he wanted in this situation.
Rember. One week from now, 3 am sharp, he finished and disappeared before the man had ti to say anything else.
Soon he was back at the table and saw Ogras grinning at him.
The things we do for love, huh? he said.
Zac recognized the quote and only rolled his eyes in response.
We are done here. We should have them take us to a hotel. I want to stock up on various things for port Atwood, and hopefully we will find so experts in various fields that will accompany us back, Zac said. That is provided they will let us stay though.
There was no point in pretending that he wasnt in charge anymore. No one would believe Sap Trang was the leader instead of Zac after his display of power earlier.
He was unsure what the governnt had decided regarding his party. They were ushered straight to the venue after arriving, and it seed they were considered sowhat a risk. But at the sa ti they had clarified their position here at the auction, and hopefully the governnt wouldnt bar them from exploring the town a bit.
Last ti he was here he hadnt really explored New Washington, as he was eager to get to Greenworth. But this ti there were various things he wanted to get for his city. There were all kinds of things the town was in need of, from seeds to materials, and even technology. Most of it could be bought through Calrin, but Zac suspected such things would hold almost no value to the current settlents, which ant they could make huge savings.
He was also hoping he could snag a couple of solar panels for himself, but he wasnt too hopeful. The governnt was clearly searching for them as well in order to power their town, and now they had around fifty towns to power.
If the things in the auction were the best of the best, then there might not be much of value in the town, the Gno said hesitantly.
There is a bazaar where independent cultivators and hunters can sell their things. Who knows what theyve found while out farming kills in the forests. I am sure that many of those here are hoping to sell their own things as well, Zac said, causing the little rchant to perk up.
Can we even go? That little lass didnt seem willing to let us into the city, Ogras interjected.
As if summoned Julia actually erged from a door not much later and started walk toward them.
I hope today has been satisfactory to you all, she said with a smile as she arrived at Zacs table. I understand you have spoken with the leaders of the New World Governnt, who have given your party access to the town. Will you be staying here for a bit, or are you heading back to Port Atwood imdiately?
Zacs brows rose, as he didnt expect the governnt to be so anable after their little altercation. Especially not considering their stance with their plans for a closed network.
Were planning on visiting the bazaar and leave tomorrow, Zac simply answered.
Excellent. In fact, there will be an informal gathering at the bazaar in roughly two hours, where many of the guests here will sell so of the things theyve found, or trade them for other treasures more suited to them, Julia answered with a nod.
Zac wasnt surprised, as the governnt didnt sell commissioned items, but only their own. Many should have found things that they had no use for, and desired to trade them for sothing that could give imdiate benefits.
The car is waiting, I will take you to one of the still-operating hotels who is located close to the bazaar, Julia said and the group started to walk out.
It was an impressive spending spree you had, Mr. Monk, even outbidding Ms. Marshal, Julia said with a smile as she shot a glance at him as they walked toward the exit. You and two high rankers fought tooth and nail over that stone. It must have been sothing quite impressive. A few of our scientists are a bit unsure whether they made a good deal or a horrible one after seeing your bidding war.
Well, it was an interesting stone. Who knows if it will be worth the sky-high price though? Zac answered with a shrug of his shoulders. He wasnt about to disclose the fact that the stone seed to be sothing that all Spiritual Tools wanted.
Zac went over to the Ishiate before they left to exchange so pleasantries. Unfortunately there was no way for them to create an alliance or create their own network at the mont as none of them were lords, so they could only make so loose promises of future cooperation.
The plan of the governnt was to create a network by piggy-backing their Lords access to the improved teleporters. Every non-lord who wished to join would beco a vassal. In practice, they wouldnt go by feudal rules where the lord actually commanded the vassals, but that was just what the governnt said. Who knew if this lord would get a taste for power and want more. Then again, Zac suspected the governnt had so sort of failsafe for that situation.
The group finally exited the opera house accompanied by the two steampunk Ishiate, and went down toward the stairs toward the waiting limousine. Julia had been a bit curious about the two new companions, but it was easily explained. Zac could only hope there wouldnt be any further complications if they managed to recruit so people back to the town.
Suddenly Zac froze after having walked down the small set of stairs, as an intense hair-raising sense of danger exploded in his mind.
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