"The prophecy did not mention the existence of these new territories. It only mentioned one sentence: the progress of civilization is accompanied by killing and blood."

As Saint Seva finished speaking, the scene fell into silence, but soon it became noisy again.

"Is that all?"

"How can this mean that we are facing a doomsday crisis???"

"Who made this prophecy?"

"But this sentence makes people feel a little depressed."

“I feel like the bloody smell behind this is indeed a bit heavy.”

“…”

No one at the scene expected that this so-called prophecy would be so short.

However, after sighing, everyone's thoughts couldn't help but diverge in response to this sentence.

...

...

Anyway, it can be seen that this prediction is not a good one.

Killing and blood.

Which one is not a good word?

They are more afraid of the fulfillment of their fear.

If you get stuck in it, no one will be the winner in the end.

They also don't want the territory they built or their elders built to be destroyed in their hands.

No one looked good at the scene. Even if they knew it in advance, they would feel even more heavy-hearted after hearing it.

"This prophecy was made by Lord Hathor, and he passed away before the prophecy was completed," Saint Seva said bluntly.

He was at the scene and saw it with his own eyes. He was also very surprised.

The prophet's predictions require the consumption of magic power. The greater the power, the more magic power is consumed.

And Lord Hasso is a legendary prophet!

Such a prophet actually died after making such a prediction. How powerful is this sentence!!!

Everyone's heart skipped a beat unconsciously!

It is really because Lord Hasso is so famous that the impact he caused is naturally great.

"Is that really all you have to say?"

"There are two more words, but they are incomplete: death... No one knows what comes after death?" Saint Seva said firmly.

"Will no one make predictions anymore?" someone still asked.

Saint Seva paused and said affirmatively, "No."

However, some people found solutions and sacrificed their lives.

However, he really didn't know the information they had obtained, so he still had to go to the elves to find out.

The elves also sacrificed one of their own, and he didn't believe that they left nothing behind.

Saint Seva's thoughts drifted away unconsciously at this moment.

He was actually wondering, does the existence of these new territories have anything to do with those people?

It is true that these new territories appeared suddenly, and they brought more changes to the world.

If they are given some more time to develop, they will definitely become one of the best.

It’s a bit of a pity now.

The crisis has arrived, and it is not yet time for these new territories to remain immune, but... can he take this opportunity to buy them off?

Hope Town looks like a nice territory.

"Is there still a prophet now? Let him predict the future again?"

"You can't prepare without a purpose?"

"Since the prophecy only has these few words, how did the news of the unusual weather and the monster mutation come about?"

"It must have been predicted. Most people can't do anything about the big picture, but they can do something about the small details."

"Can that allow people to continue to predict small directions?"

"It depends on each family's own ability. The prophet must be willing to make predictions, otherwise we don't know whether the final result is true or false."

“…”

The scene became chaotic again, with everyone talking at once, because this matter really concerned their vital interests.

Their quarrel brought Saint Seva back to his senses, and he glanced at the four dukes inconspicuously.

Most of them looked completely indifferent.

After sneering in his heart, Saint Seva spoke.

"I have recruited some fortune tellers who will make predictions at the appropriate time, and the whole country will be informed of any new news." This is both a crisis and an opportunity. If the city of San Sebastian can play a big role in this crisis, the unification of the country in the future will be just around the corner.

"Thank you, Master Saint Seva."

"Then we will wait for news from Master Saint Seva."

“…”

Many nobles at the scene spoke up out of respect.

At present, Wang Du does have more information.

The prophet summoned by the royal capital must be no simple person. If I can get the news by saying a few nice words, why not!

As for whether or not to surrender to the royal capital in the future, it depends on how much the other party can give them.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

There are many territories present here who made their fortunes from this incident, so they will naturally follow behind the royal capital.

For a while, Saint Seva became the object of direct compliments from many territories.

Celia looked at this scene and pursed her lips.

Although the territories of the four dukes all face restrictions from Saint Seva, the most severe restriction is in her Vitali City. The other three all have more or less interests with Saint Seva. No matter what they think in private, on the surface they are much more comfortable than Vitali City.

She thought that if the crisis really came, once Vitali City revealed any weaknesses, the other territories would definitely find an opportunity to divide Vitali City.

Not only her, but many nobles at the scene also had a clue in their hearts.

As the crisis approaches, the competition for resources between territories will only become more intense.

If you can't hold on, the final outcome will be just two words: elimination.

At this moment, more and more nobles were having trouble sitting still.

They want to prepare their territory as early as possible.

Anyway, no matter what, improving the territory's strength is real.

At this point, the meeting was basically over. The only thing left was the discussions among the various territories.

"Now that we've reached an agreement, can we leave now?" Celia spoke first.

Here, I'm afraid she is the only one who has the confidence to speak like this.

She knew one thing very well: no matter how high-profile she was, her relationship with Saint Seva would never be good, so why should she be so humble?

If she wants to be someone, she must be the proudest duke.

Saint Seva looked at Celia and said calmly, "Of course you can leave. This space will not collapse for a long time. You can leave first, or you can stay and communicate. It's up to you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Celia disappeared from the spot.

Saint Seva paused, then disappeared as well.

After Saint Seva disappeared, some nobles left one after another.

The remaining three dukes did not leave, and at this moment, they became the focus of many people.

The Lord of Sterling City, Duke Darko, put on a fox-like smile and chatted with the nobles who came to visit him.

Duke Gler, the lord of Bridge City, acted in a haughty manner, waiting for compliments from others. He was rich, a lot of money. To a certain extent, all kinds of resources in his territory were the most abundant, and he had the capital to be proud of.

As for the Lord of Parkhurst, Duke Bevan, he took the initiative to approach Barnes and Aviri.

When they were found, these two men were surrounded by many nobles, who were obviously very interested in the cement in their hands.

Building materials that can enhance physical defense are also very popular in city-level territories.

Perhaps many territories previously believed that their territorial walls were protected by powerful magic circles and did not need additional defense, but after learning about the doomsday crisis, they could no longer hold on.

So naturally, they found Barnes and Avri at the scene.

Because so far, we can only get the goods from them as quickly as possible.

Barnes and Avery listened to the compliments from the people around them, responded with a smile, and basically agreed.

They dared to agree, of course, they had obtained permission from Hope Town.

That is to hope that the town will increase its production scale in the future.

Since such words have been put forward, they can naturally agree to these territories, but whether it is fast or slow depends on the situation.

What they didn't expect was that Duke Bevan would actually come to them.

"The two Marquises are doing really well in business!" Duke Bevan glanced at them with a half-smile.

Barnes and Avery looked at Duke Bevan, their whole bodies stiffened from time to time. It was obvious that they did not feel particularly welcome to Duke Bevan.

Everyone knows that the territory under the name of the Duke of Bevan is famous for "robbing" things.

And the robbery was open and aboveboard.

Poach your professionals, learn your technology, and create higher-quality products at a price slightly lower than yours.

Finally, there is someone more powerful than you.

Who can withstand such a business war?

Now, seeing Duke Bevan coming over, they had a bad feeling in their hearts.

They knew very well that Duke Bevan was probably eyeing their cement business.

After all, the Duke of Bevan's territory is in the coastal area! If you want to get the shells, it is relatively easy.

However, thinking that the raw materials and technology were in their hands and in Hope Town's hands, they calmed down.

"Your cement business is really booming!" Duke Bevan said with a smile.

Barnes listened and said quickly: "It's just a little money. It can't be compared with magic circles or something."

One of the most famous things about Duke Bevan's Parkhurst City is the protective magic circle.

Most of the city-level territories’ wall magic arrays were ordered from Parkhurst City.

Of course, the control is still in the hands of each territory.

As for the magic circle, everyone knows it is the most expensive thing. Every territory needs a lot of gold coins for it!

Speaking of the four major cities, each has its own way of making money. In addition to their own reasons, funds also play a very important role in their strength.

Listening to their compliments, Duke Bevan smiled and said, "The market for magic circles is relatively saturated. Yours is a new industry. I am most interested in new industries."

Barnes and Avri were silent.

Are you polite?

"If Your Excellency the Duke is interested, we would like to give you some for trial. What do you think?" Even though Barnes was reluctant, he could only use a little benefit to get rid of him first.

As for whether the other party could learn anything from the cement they sent, they were helpless.

I just hope that the town’s cement technology bottleneck can be higher.

"Then I won't be polite!" Duke Bevan agreed without hesitation.

This is also his purpose.

After he walked away, Barnes and Avery couldn't help but look at each other and smiled helplessly.

This can be considered a temporary solution to the problem.

Looking at the noisy conversation again, Barnes and Avery left hand in hand.

Once they left, they were already back at Barnes's estate.

They were together before going to the meeting room in the other dimension, so they were assigned to the same place when they came out.

“

"Yes! And I have a special sense of danger. You know, I have a gift of perception." Aviri sighed lightly.

Anyone with the gift of perception should be able to detect changes in this world.

It seems that the blood and energy have become more sufficient.

And blood has always made monsters go crazy.

"This doomsday crisis is probably really dangerous." Barnes sighed. Even though they had made sufficient preparations, they still felt uncertain.

"In addition to natural disasters, there are also man-made disasters! Lord Saint Seva probably hasn't given up the mission of the Christian family yet." Aviri couldn't help but say.

"None of them is easy to mess with, so let's not get involved."

"I'm just afraid that they will also be part of the doomsday crisis." Avri expressed his concerns.

Barnes listened and was silent for a while before he uttered a word, "Do you think we can change?"

No matter what the higher-ups want to do, the middle-level forces like them don't even have the chance to intervene.

If you intervene, you will be destroyed.

Sometimes, when there is a need from above, they have to help!

Just as the two were sighing for the future, Baroness Charlotte and Earl Alcott came in together from outside.

The two met at the door.

When Earl Olcott returned home and learned that his father had come to the Marquis of Barnes's side, he naturally went to visit him.

The relationship between the two companies was already good, and after working together, their relationship was directly strengthened, and now they are considered allies.

"Are you here for the news from outside?" Baroness Charlotte asked curiously.

"Yes." Earl Olcott nodded.

"I'm afraid this news is true." Baron Charlotte sighed, "I wanted to build a territory before, but my father didn't allow it!"

Lord Olcott's eyes turned to Baroness Charlotte, "Then you are relieved now."

"No way! I am still very worried. I don't have any territory, but my family does!" said Baroness Charlotte.

"They had a meeting today," said Lord Olcott.

"Let's go and ask."

Soon, the two arrived at the hall and saw that Barnes and Avery had heavy faces.

"Father." They both said in unison.

Seeing the two of them, Barnes and Avri asked them to sit down on the sofa nearby.

Then Barnes took the lead and said, "You are here for news about the doomsday crisis."

"Yes, Lord Marquis, father, after you attended the meeting, did you confirm the truth of the news?" Earl Olcott asked directly.

Barnes listened, looked at the two, and then spoke, "This news is true. We also know the full version of the prophecy: the progress of civilization is accompanied by killing and blood."

"Is that all? Isn't that too simple?"

"Just this one sentence caused the legendary prophet Lord Hasso to pass away."

"That……"

"At least we don't know yet, and no one has figured it out. Maybe soon, this news will spread, and then we will need the power of the public." Barnes said directly.

"Then can we tell others?" Baroness Charlotte couldn't help but ask.

"Do you want to tell Hope Town?" Earl Olcott asked from the side.

"Why? No?"

"No, I think it's good, because I think this rumor might be related to Hope Town!" Earl Olcott said subconsciously, "Maybe they can interpret the prophecy!"

"Speaking of Hope Town, you should tell him to be careful. There are many forces watching their town! They may not take direct action, but they will definitely investigate. Tell them to be cautious." Barnes named directly.

"That Marquis Boyle has bad intentions." Earl Olcott snorted coldly.

Avery glanced at his son and warned him directly: "I won't stop you from making friends with Hope Town, but don't get involved in the power struggle. There are more powerful people behind Marquis Boyle."

"I know, but I didn't get involved. Before, I thought about taking over Hope Town after it was annexed, but Hope Town has held strong until now. I think Hope Town should not be that easy to deal with." Earl Olcott said, talking about his plan calmly.

Sometimes, luck is also part of strength.

I hope that this small town really has some luck.

He had given up his plan long ago.

Now as a partner, he naturally hopes for the best for the town.

"Is that the one behind Marquis Boyle?" Baroness Charlotte asked cautiously.

"...Yes." Barnes nodded and said, "That person knew about the doomsday crisis quite early and started preparing for it long ago. When the aggressive territories were wreaking havoc later, he deliberately leaked the news of the crisis to divert the attention of most territories. He admitted it this time not only because the news was leaked, but also because the crisis had come."

"If it weren't for this news, I think they would have admitted it much later!" Baron Charlotte snorted coldly, "Perhaps they will have to wait until special weather arrives, when it will be more suitable for them to plunder."

Barnes and Avriel did not speak.

Plunder has unknowingly become the norm between the upper-level territories and the lower-level territories.

They are both beneficiaries and victims.

But in such an environment, it is not so easy to stay out of it!

"Go back to the territory! Advance as soon as possible before the special weather occurs. If you need any help, apply directly to the family." Aviri suddenly said to Earl Olcott.

Earl Olcott was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said, "Don't the family's territory also need a lot of resources? Why waste it in a small town like mine?"

Avri glanced at Lord Olcott, "Not for you."

Lord Olcott: "Hope Town?"

Isn’t the other side just a small town?

"Hope Town and other new territories appeared after the doomsday prophecy appeared. I believe some people must have done something."

"Why do you say that?"

Aviri sighed, "Because before these new territories came, many legendary professionals disappeared from this world. I didn't know the reason before, but now I think maybe they sacrificed themselves for this continent."

"Father, how do you know this?"

"Your grandfather had a good friend who was one of the missing ones." To Avery, he was a very good uncle, but later the news suddenly disappeared. He asked his father, and his father said that the uncle had gone to do a great thing.

He thought that his father knew the answer, but he didn't reveal it at all because he was afraid of getting into trouble if he knew the news too early. However, his father still left a message.

Pay attention to changes.

He thought that the biggest change in the Stan continent was the emergence of these new territories!

If these new territories were to be part of the future, then he had to leave a retreat for his family near the most promising new territories.

Earl Olcott didn't know the inside story, but this one sentence was enough.

"Okay." Earl Olcott agreed immediately.

Barnes and Baron Charlotte, father and son, did not speak, but their expressions seemed to be thoughtful.

Avri said nothing, but it seemed as if he had said everything.

After a while, Count Olcott left. After returning home, he used the teleportation scroll to return to the town of Benguela.

Seeing that Hope Town was experiencing a beast tide, he stopped entering and leaving and waited patiently in his territory.

Maybe after Hope Town is promoted to a Level 2 town, he should also consider upgrading to a Level 3 town!