Chapter 659 - Abolish (2/2)
Aina bit her lip beneath her mask, knowing that Leonel was correct.
Had Leonel been a part of Valiant Hall, things might have been different. In the worst case, he could just battle Aphestus personally even though he had apparently underestimated the strength of this Vice Leader.
”None of these are reasons to be smiling.” Aina finally said.
”How could I not be smiling? They're about to give me exactly what I want the most.” Leonel grinned.
Aina looked up toward the side of Leonel's face in confusion.
”Think about it, Hero Peak has already effectively been the ruler of the Peaks for a long time now. They control 20% of the resources just like Valiant Hall does and no one can challenge their position due to their apparently undefeatable leader.
”With their strength, they have the power to sway the politics of Valiant Heart Mountain any way they please. And, those elders have apparently already decided on Raylion being their next Head so they're allowing him to do whatever he wants.
”Knowing all of this, what else could Hero Peak possibly want? Where is there more power for them to grasp? What could they do to claim more strength for themselves?”
Aina's eyes narrowed. ”Weaken the other Peaks.”
”Exactly. They don't care to take over Valiant Hall's position. What would that do for them? They already control much of everything without the forced label of having to be neutral.
”In that case, their goal is to break the balance and weaken their opposition and the best way to do that…
”Is to abolish the Peak system entirely.”
Aina's pupils constricted.
”Just snatching away more resources for Hero Peak wouldn't work. Raylion would just end up fueling the discontent of the more common talents of Valiant Hall.
”In that case, he has to 'snatch' those resources away using an above board manner.
”In order to stop the laymen from realizing what's happening right under their noses, he'll abolish the Peak system, opening up Valiant Heart Mountain.
”In the old system, Hero Peak would always be capped at 20% of the resources. But, if there is no longer a Hero Peak, it becomes a free for all and suddenly that hard cap becomes much larger.”
Aina calmed, her irises flickering. ”He wants a place where the law of the jungle truly rules.”
”Exactly.
”You don't have enough resources? You must be too weak. Why would you blame others for your own failures?” Leonel said in a steady tone. ”But, why would I fear such an environment?”
At that moment, Leonel suddenly heard the sound of a sneer.
”You certainly talk a lot for a freshman without a Peak.”