“Look how understanding Commander Xiongji is. If you ask me, with your injury, you need to rest and recuperate at the mine that Shengyan manages in the wild. I’m afraid you won’t be able to protect the miners’ safety. Fortunately, Commander Xiongji has a lot of men under his command, so why not just hand it over to them to manage?” Lores said.
The two of them sang in unison, smiling as they looked at Rochelle.
It was this scene that enraged Rochelle.
Upon learning of his serious injury, Lores secretly allied with Xiongji.
One person was after his daughter, while the other was after Shengyan's biggest source of income: the open-air mines.
This is the foundation of the Holy Rock, which provides an annual income of up to 20 million gold.
Lores and Xiongji planned to seize the lifeblood of the Holy Rock, how could Rocher not be furious!
"Hehehe, don't shout, sit down and talk, so you don't get angry and hurt yourself more."
Xiong Ji gave a forced smile: "Summer is here, and the monsters in the wild are becoming more irritable and aggressive due to the heat. If they were to launch a surprise attack on the mine at night, resulting in casualties, can you bear the responsibility?"
"What do you mean?" Roger slammed his hand on the table.
"This is a meeting room, not a training ground." Xiong Ji's smile remained, but there was a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth: "The table is innocent, but you're banging on it like that, how pitiful."
Lores: "Hahaha, Commander Xiongji is truly witty, no wonder he's an orc who graduated from a high-level adventurer's academy."
The serious joint meeting of the three groups was treated like a casual chat by the two, without the slightest sense of tension.
He repeatedly teased Rochelle, seemingly hoping that Rochelle would overturn the table and retaliate.
At the height of their power, the Holy Rock Adventurers dared not act recklessly, fearing Rocher's formidable personal strength.
But now, Rochelle has lost an arm and his magic circuits are damaged, making him like a dragon with its teeth pulled, strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Xiong Ji said bluntly, "I've prepared the mine transfer agreement. Commander Rochelle, I shouldn't need to find you a pen, right?"
A parchment contract was pushed across the round table in front of Rochelle.
The one-armed middle-aged man stared intently at the contract, remaining silent for a long time.
With the combined forces of the Bear Roar and the Purple Bauhinia Stone, the Holy Rock Adventurer Group truly had no power to resist. Even if they did resist, it would be a losing proposition; their top combat strength would be diminished by the loss of themselves. While Bovis was stronger than the vice-captain, he was weaker than the captain.
Inside the Sacred Rock, there is a period of transition, a time when peaceful development is needed.
"If we go along with them, at least we can leave Shengyan a way out."
Rochelle sat back down in his chair, exhausted.
Seeing him accept the contract, Xiongji and Lores exchanged a knowing glance, their faces revealing unspoken smiles.
Rochelle, you've finally met your match!
—Knock knock.
Just then, a sudden knocking sounded on the door.
"who?"
Xiongji said uneasily.
Such an important meeting will not be disturbed unless it is urgent.
Has the situation changed?
He looked at Lores, only to see Lores smiling calmly, his face full of confidence.
That means: Big Bear, you're overthinking it.
With two rising stars joining forces, Saint Rock has no chance of turning the tide.
Otherwise, Lores would not have risked joining forces with the orcs.
"Come in."
Rochelle rubbed his forehead and said weakly.
From Rochelle's gloomy expression, it was clear that his thoughts were much the same as Lores's.
Unless a Sunrise-class unit miraculously appears out of nowhere, disregarding the risks, and generously lends a helping hand to Saint Rock, joining forces against Lores and Xiongji.
Rochelle dared not even dream of such a thing.
Ta-da.
The footsteps drew closer.
Rochelle took out his quill pen, preparing to sign the transfer agreement.
But then he noticed that Lores and Xiongji's expressions were extremely strange.
Their mouths were slightly agape, their eyes wide with astonishment, as if they had witnessed something incomprehensible.
"Father, have you been brain-damaged by the demons? How could you sign such a garbage contract?"
A woman's voice, tinged with anger, rang in my ears.
"Um?"
This was a voice that was extremely familiar, a voice that would enrage Rochelle every time he thought of it.
Rochelle paused for a moment, then turned to look.
Standing beside him was a blonde girl in a white dress. Her downturned eyebrows held a hint of reproach and heartache.
When his daughter, who had been away from home for three years, suddenly appeared in front of him, Rochelle blinked in bewilderment.
"Cough cough, you... you actually know how to come back?"
Realizing his lapse in composure, Roger coughed and said, "Get the hell back to White Dove City. This is none of your business."
"Your hand, what's wrong?"
Aiko's eyes reddened, and she touched it tremblingly.
“A minor injury. I can still slay dragons,” Rochelle said impatiently. Then, he glanced at the young man who had deliberately ignored him and had come with Ike.
During this meeting, Linda's magical aura was much stronger. Although it was not as strong as his level 46 Saint Rock Guild Leader, it was definitely at the Moon Rank level.
Rochelle's mood was far from as calm as it appeared.
"Kid, where did you come from with Aiko? Go back to where you came from."
Roger said coldly, "It's none of your business what happens in South Rock City."
"White Dove City certainly doesn't intend to interfere in the affairs of Nanyan City. I'm here for something else."
Linda shook her head slightly, her gaze casually sweeping over Lores and Xiongji: "Captains, do you mind that I came uninvited?"
After a moment's hesitation, Lores said amicably, "The topic of this meeting happens to be related to White Dove City, and we welcome Captain Linda's participation."
“Yes, the Bear Roar Adventure Team. We’ve been wanting to meet you for a long time.” Xiong Ji smiled and pulled out a chair next to him. “Captain Luanweihua, please have a seat.”
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