Chapter 218 (1/2)
Chapter 218
Arthur, as well as the other Elders, noticed Ed's existenceA look of confusion appeared on their faces, but they withheld their questions as they saw the two unknown figures a them
”Father, esteemed Elders, I have returned for a short period of tiuests here, as well as a proposal I haveThis one here is the highest authority of the Central Governhter of the Adalrick familyHer brother was one of the commanders that were killed back in the bloody warHowever, she is not here for revenge on us, but on Blood sect apparentlyFor now, I believe her”
Ed quickly explained the situation of the two guestsSo intent spiked once they heard the relation between Jillian and Letif, but withdrew it as Ed said he believed in herOf course, ainst herBut, like her iainst Ed earlier, they would have attacked her as they had lost some life comrades back in the war
Ed continued to explain, this tily, Blood sect forced the Adalrick family to send their eldest as a way to control the Central ContinentNow, they are in a desperate situationAnd, as the strongest backers of this old er influence other faovernmentSo, we come to the proposalWe help the old man, and by extension the Adalrick family, and in return, they become a subordinate of Avalon”
The hall went into silence for a couple of seconds, as everyone digested Ed's words and understood themArthur broke the silence and said, ”For now, the two of you are guests of ours, so take a seat please” He offered the two of theht in front of him and the EldersGriffin took his Elder sear, while Ed and Eric stood to the side
”First of all, I' well, Sir William Neil” Arthur addressed the old man by his nameIt was only natural that he knew the naures of the world”As for the lady of the Adalrick fa better now” Jillian, shocked that Arthur knew of her father's ailing health, could do nothing but stare at himThese two sentences allowed the two visitors to kno much they were behind in information about Avalon
”Now, about your proposalAllow, our kingdoh to take the Central Continent by htSo why should we help you instead?”
”You can't be arrogant enough to believe that, right?!” Not taking the insult, Jillian talked back to ArthurStill, even though it could be considered as an insult to Arthur, no one got mad
”Sit back down, Jillian,” William spoke calmly as well
”But?!” Before she could say anything, Willia her take her seat
”Please forgive her, Sir Arthur”
”Please forgive her, Sir Arthur”
”It is alrightHer reaction is understandableYou think that this sdoht young lady?” Arthur looked at Jillian and continued to speak
”Our kingdoth to do just thatOur royal family alone has four Immortal Establishment cultivatorsOur sect Elders are all Heavenly Establisheneral is also Immortal EstablishmentOn top of that, there are countless allies that will help us with no questions askedAny radeDo you still think we're not strong enough to do it?”
Willia but stare, ide open eyes, after hearing this informationEy knew just how much they had underestiue that the quality of cultivators could be higher on their side but remembered what happened with Mehen earlierShe also noticed that Arthur didn't include Ed's monsters in the countShe realized just how mistaken she hen she had her outburst earlier
”We could share our resources with youAs your subordinates, we can pay a yearly tribute and share our profits from the touris that he is losing ground, wanted to start and make proposals