15 The Outer Realm 2 (1/2)
Aureus paced the room as he stated his evaluation that in order to unite the outer realm, having the strength to overcome a 4 starred force is a necessity. He continued that the situation may change after the beast tide attacks hence all powers are forced to be passive for the time being. It is a good time for preparation.
Aureus came to a stop and announced his intentions of recruiting the Direwolf tribe of the Arctine ranges.
”Highness, why the Direwolf tribe? With the core refiner, we could recruit even stronger spirit beast tribes to our banner.” Johan asked.
Aureus answered that the Direwolf tribe is compatible with Everdawn's current situation and the potential resources in the Arctine ranges due to the banning of human expansion in the ranges by the Arctine tribes.
Aureus then cupped his chin as he further mused that the Direwolf tribe is a good first recruit. Should an overlord tribe submit to his banners why would lesser tribes object? After all, the Logi Dominion has built a part of their strength based on their numerous connections with the spirit beast tribes of the Inner realm.
Johan and Tarin were nodding as Aureus explained.
”I shall go after the lowest hanging fruit then, I propose we monopolize the monster core trading in Everdawn.” Johan said. Johan then went on further and said he has a lead by the name of Brandon. An up and comer trader dealing in high end monster cores.
”Brandon? One year ago?” Aureus seemed surprised.
”Someone you know, Highness?”
”Probably not, Brandon is a common enough name. I was thinking of another Brandon I know.”
”I understand that this will be trying upon us all with our already ongoing duties. Nevertheless, I expect full effort from all of you. Dismissed.”
Tarin, Johan and Edward all cupped their fists towards Aureus before leaving the study.
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”4 Starred forces, hmm,” Edward was pondering as he decided to head to The Dancing Boar.
”Separating and eliminating enemies individually is the basics of the basics in war. I wonder is it possible in this case for the other two powers in the outer realm.”
”Ahh well, I wonder what is the menu on The Dancing Boar today. I hope their roasted boar meat in on today.”
As Edward entered The Dancing Boar, he noticed that the taproom was filled to the brim with off-duty mercenaries.
Excellent, looks like I will be able to hear some rumors and eat boar meat at the same time.
Edward saw an empty single table beside a couple's table.
Edward sat down and ordered a portion of boar meat and a mug of the strongest ale the inn had.
Edward glanced at the couple beside him and noticed that the lady sitting beside him was red-haired and seemed possessed of a fiery demeanor.
A man with indigo pupils sitting opposite looked fit and erudite. Both wore mage apparel with a small silver mercenary emblem on the cuffs.
B rank mercenaries.
I wonder who the top dog in this relationship is. Edward idly wondered as he waited for his food and drink.
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”Caine, on the topic of home, I was wondering why did you leave such a comfortable place as the MagiTech Institute golem artificing branch?”
”Heard it is literally a paradise for people who can craft golems over there.” The red-haired lady asked as they wolfed down on the boar meat.
”I have a dream I wish to achieve no matter what,” Caine replied as his eyes glimmered.
”Do share,” The red-haired lady looked intrigued.
”I wish to elevate the Golem magic branch into being considered as a primary magic branch.”
”Huh??? That is impossible. It has been agreed that the Golem magic branch are already near maxing their potential already.”