A high-tier Transcendent losing control in a densely populated tropolis, causing slaughter and destruction, would have unimaginably severe consequences.
There have been such instances in history, even leading to the downfall of a kingdom.
Although Invia is a strong nation, with a highly comprehensive defense system in the capital Seles, it can urgently mobilize a very powerful Transcendent force in the face of a significant crisis.
The high-tier Transcendents serving the kingdom and the royal family have long reached double digits in number.
But who can guarantee that these forces would definitely stop Ronan Raymond?
What is truly terrifying is that not even the intelligence departnt can provide an accurate assessnt of Ronan Raymond’s power level.
This is the most terrifying thing!
The fifth tier is already extrely terrifying, and then there are the sixth tier, the seventh tier...
The atmosphere in the Cabinet’s Council Hall beca increasingly heavy and oppressive.
Even General Andre, known for his hawkish stance in the Cabinet, kept his mouth shut at this mont.
Because he, too, could not bear the responsibility of the situation spiraling out of control.
"Let’s negotiate."
Charles Downton suddenly suggested, "We don’t have much ti. Let’s first see what Ronan Raymond wants. If we can recruit him, it would be enormously beneficial for the kingdom."
A top-tier Transcendent is a force that can suppress the fate of a nation; having even one more can change the balance between countries!
From the standpoint of this Pri Minister, he naturally hoped to turn a bad situation into a good one.
As for the casualties in the Departnt of Internal Affairs...
The loss is a loss, but rebuilding isn’t that difficult!
The high officials in the Cabinet looked at each other and unanimously raised their hands to vote: "Agree."
Though General Andre did not raise his hand, he did not express opposition either.
"Very well."
A faint smile appeared on Charles Downton’s gaunt face: "Now the question is, who should we send to negotiate with Mr. Ronan Raymond?"
Soone imdiately responded, "I recomnd Earl Gustav Rein!"
"Agree!" "Agree!" "Agree!"
Voices of agreent were endless.
"Dean?"
anwhile, Ronan, waiting in the Departnt of Internal Affairs Hall, did not expect that the person he was eting would be the Lionheart Earl.
But Ronan was not surprised, as his relationship with Gustav Rein was not a secret.
Gustav Rein arrived in full military attire, adorned with nurous dals on his chest, signifying his current position as a Brigadier of the Garrison Army, as opposed to the Dean of the Kingdom’s Higher Police Academy.
This Lionheart Earl felt a flood of emotions as he looked at Ronan relaxing on the couch, leisurely drinking coffee.
Gustav Rein truly didn’t expect Ronan to have co this far!
It was simply mind-boggling.
He sat across from Ronan and called over the trembling receptionist: "May I have a cup of coffee as well, please?"
Ronan smiled and said, "Miss Linda makes quite an excellent coffee."
Gustav chuckled wryly: "Ronan, I truly didn’t expect to be speaking to you one day as a negotiation envoy."
"You’ll get used to it."
Ronan put down his coffee cup and inquired, "What terms are they offering?"
"They don’t know either."
Ronan was straightforward, so Gustav Rein didn’t beat around the bush: "They mainly want to hear what you have in mind first."
"I believe as long as your demands aren’t overly excessive, our Pri Minister will agree to them."
"After all, he’s about to retire!"
This Lionheart Earl finished with a jest about the Pri Minister.
Ronan pondered for a mont.
After a while, he said, "First, I want special permission to enter the Royal Family’s Secret Vault once."
"Of course, just to visit. I won’t take anything."
Having already made substantial gains in the Vault of Wonders of the Departnt of Internal Affairs, Ronan didn’t want to miss out on the legendary Royal Family’s Secret Vault, which gathered the most extraordinary treasures from around the world.
So of these treasures were the spoils of external wars, so were confiscated from the aristocracy, and so were gifts presented by other nations to the royal family, each of monuntal value.
Ronan believed there must be many containing the World Essence among them!
When the ti cos, he wouldn’t need to take any item, simply extract the World Essence and infuse it into the Ring of the Blood Moon.
"The Royal Family’s Secret Vault?"
Gustav Rein instantly felt a headache coming on.
Because even the Cabinet Pri Minister cannot grant such a request generously on behalf of the royal family.
The Royal Family’s Secret Vault is the foundation of the royal lineage, known only to very few royal mbers.
If Ronan wanted to visit, it would require the Pri Minister to negotiate with His Majesty the King.
It sounds simple, but it’s actually extrely troubleso!
"Got it, what else?"
Despite the headache, Gustav Rein was not truly concerned on behalf of Charles Downton—he was rely a ssenger.
"I also need an Alchemy Tower."
Ronan continued, "It must have at least ten stories high, located in the Eastern City District of Seles."
Gustav Rein’s molars also started to ache.
As of now, there are only three Alchemy Towers in Seles, each belonging to a Legendary Alchemist or their descendant families, making them extrely rare.
Constructing a ten-story Alchemy Tower would require an enormous investnt of resources, and the location demands the expensive land of the Eastern City District, which presents another significant issue.
However, for the affluent Invia, covering this expense isn’t a big problem.
But it would undoubtedly cause the Cabinet’s budget to greatly exceed limits!
"If the kingdom agrees to these two conditions of mine..."
Ronan spoke in a deep voice, "I am willing to serve the kingdom three tis, voluntarily."
Three tis?
Gustav Rein’s eyes lit up imdiately.
This Lionheart Earl, having known of Ronan’s "great achievents" before coming, was well aware of the power possessed by the young man in front of him.
Therefore, Ronan’s promise is extrely aningful for the kingdom.
Even if it’s voluntary.
"I understand."
Gustav Rein imdiately stood up and said, "I will go back at once to report to the Pri Minister, and I will do my best to ensure the success of this negotiation, wait for my news!"
After this Lionheart Earl excitedly left, Ronan instructed the receptionist again: "Do you have any snacks? Please get so, thank you."
When Gustav Rein reported Ronan’s conditions to the Cabinet, another dispute broke out inside.
This one was much more intense.
Especially with the involvent of the royal family, it beca even more complicated.
Thus, it wasn’t until the sun set that Gustav Rein arrived again at the Hall of the Departnt of Internal Affairs.
"The royal family and the Cabinet have agreed to your terms."
Suppressing his inner excitent, the Lionheart Earl stated: "The Royal Family’s Secret Vault will be opened for you, and the kingdom will also build the fourth Alchemy Tower for you."
"In the Eastern City District!"
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