"Patriarch Joseph, that's a good suggestion." Lin Li and Hoffman looked at each other with a smile, and led everyone back to the tent.
After the people from the Tower of Dusk and the Glittergold Trade Union took their seats again, the tent regained its original peace. Joseph stroked his beard, looked at Hoffman and Lin Li, and said, "Since it has been decided that President Hoffman of the Glittergold Trade Union will be the leader of this operation, President Hoffman shall lead the discussion of the exploration plan. What do you think?"
Hoffman naturally accepted Joseph's suggestion without hesitation. He narrowed his eyes and glanced at everyone in the tent. He then said, "Next, let's assign everyone's responsibilities in this exploration."
Speaking of the plan to explore the mausoleum, it was impossible to come up with a perfect and targeted exploration plan due to the lack of detailed information about the interior of the mausoleum. However, in the process of exploration, such as dealing with sudden accidents and rescuing companions, they still had to divide the work in advance. That way, there wouldn't be chaos when they encountered accidents because they didn't know what they were supposed to do.
In almost all exploration activities, there was one job that was the most important and essential, and that was pathfinding. Since it was an exploration, someone had to take the first step, which also meant that they would have to face countless unknown and fatal dangers. Hence, everyone knew that pathfinders were indispensable, but no one was willing to be one.
Hoffman was rather straightforward. He looked at Joseph, and said, "The Mithril Alliance has already entered the mausoleum. I think they have a deeper understanding of the situation in the mausoleum than the others. Hence, I think the Mithril Alliance has to be the pathfinder."
Upon hearing this, Joseph and the patriarchs of the Mithril Alliance immediately looked infuriated. Some of them even slammed the table and were about to start scolding. This was a blatant set-up. The last time they went in, they lost more than a dozen elites above level 15 before they managed to escape. This time, they wanted us to be the vanguard. Wasn't it obvious that they wanted us to die? What f * cking cooperation? How can there be such cooperation!
Joseph suppressed the anger in his heart, and gestured for the others to be quiet. He then said in a low voice, "President Hoffman, we have different opinions about this assignment. "That's right, we did go in, but I'm not afraid to say it out loud. We didn't even get to see anything, and we already lost more than a dozen people. In terms of experience in exploring mausoleums, I'm afraid that among the four of us, the Glittergold Trade Union, which started off by exploring ruins, is the best. "
"Haha, Patriarch Joseph, don't forget that I still have to oversee the overall situation in this expedition." Hoffman chuckled and shook his head. He continued, "Besides, how can the ruins that the Glittergold Trade Union has explored in the past compare to Prince Brahere's mausoleum? In the entire history of the High Elves, Prince Brahere is the only one who has such a high status. You don't have to be modest anymore. You sacrificed more than ten lives, yet you didn't learn anything? Even you don't believe it, do you? "
Hoffman's mouth was really unforgiving. His words almost made Joseph choke on his breath. Modest? Modest my ass! More than ten elites above level-15 died in the blink of an eye. If you have the ability, go in and try it yourself. Let's see if I'm being modest!
"As far as I know, President Felic has explored the Sky Castle and Highlord Osric's mausoleum. These two ruins are probably not inferior to Prince Brahere's mausoleum. Not only did President Felic not suffer any losses in exploring these two ruins, but he even gained more than the others. It can be seen that he must have his own unique skills in exploring ruins. " While Joseph was so angry that he could not speak, Charles ignored his grandfather's gaze, and spoke at the right time to direct the anger towards Lin Li.
As soon as Charles said that, he immediately attracted the admiring gazes of the patriarchs, including Joseph. Of course, his grandfather, the patriarch of the Caesar Family, Claus, also looked at him with a look of reproach.
Although Charles was so scared that he shrank his neck and did not speak, his words reminded Joseph and the others. Joseph took a deep breath, and looked at Hoffman and Lin Li. He sneered, and said, "That's right. All of us have long heard of President Felic's deeds. I'm afraid no one is more qualified to be a pathfinder than President Felic."
Lin Li yawned lazily, and said unhurriedly, "Patriarch Joseph, I would like to ask you to clarify something. You're the one who invited us to cooperate, not the other way around. So, you'd better show some sincerity in your words and actions."
Lin Li was not threatening to break up with them again. He also knew that when it came to Prince Brahere's mausoleum, if everyone held back, they might be wiped out in the end, let alone find the treasure. The job of pathfinder was the most arduous, tiring, and dangerous part of the exploration. However, the rewards were often the least, because they were only used as cannon fodder. Lin Li did not have the hobby of being cannon fodder. He was not a person who did not care about others at all. He could do things, but he had to offer enough benefits.
"What do you want?" Joseph asked with a gloomy face. He naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Li's words. Although he felt uncomfortable, he had no choice but to continue asking.
Joseph indeed had the intention of letting the Tower of Dusk be cannon fodder at the front. In fact, no one present had the same intention. It was safer and easier to let others be cannon fodder while they followed behind to reap the benefits. However, he also knew how important Lin Li's experience was to the exploration of the mausoleum. Hence, he did not dare to push him too hard. If he chased Lin Li away, it would be detrimental to the exploration of the mausoleum.
"Felic, you …" Hoffman could hear from Lin Li's tone that he seemed to be agreeing to go ahead. He could not help but feel anxious. However, seeing how confident Lin Li was, he could not dissuade him anymore.
Lin Li smiled and looked at the people in the tent. He then turned to Joseph, and said, "Actually, my condition is very simple. First of all, I will not let all my people go ahead to scout the way. However, I can join the team. As for whether or not I bring people with me and how many people I bring with me, it's up to me. Hence, you guys can discuss how to form the team to scout the way. In addition, as a reward for me to join the team, I want the two mines of the Mithril Alliance in Kanagassia. I also want the priority to choose the items in the mausoleum. "
As soon as Lin Li made his request, everyone in the tent gasped. Almost everyone was shocked by Lin Li's conditions. That's too f * cking big! He's just joining the team to scout the way, and he wants two mines and the priority to choose the items. What about the other people who join the team!?
"President Felic, your request seems to be a little too outrageous. If the other pathfinders have the same request, then we don't have to explore this mausoleum," Joseph said while suppressing his anger. What made him even more furious was the fact that the other three forces insisted on taking the mines in their hands! Of course, if he were to say this out loud, he might offend the other three forces. Hence, it was better not to mention it for now.
"I don't care about the others. If anyone thinks that they have the ability to earn this, I can quit. It's not like I have to go and scout the way." Lin Li shrugged nonchalantly, and then leaned back as if he was waiting for their decision.
Initially, everyone in the tent was still discussing fervently, especially the people from the Mithril Alliance who were constantly expressing their dissatisfaction. However, after hearing Lin Li's words, they all fell silent. That's right, Lin Li wasn't begging to join the team of pathfinders. If he was too greedy, he could just reject him. However, the problem was that no one present had the experience of escaping from places like the Sky Castle and Osric's mausoleum unscathed.
"I think this is fine," Elvis suddenly said, breaking the long silence in the tent.
Of course you think it's fine. The two mines of Kanagassia don't belong to the Jordan Family! Joseph glanced at Elvis, and regretted inviting this blind old man out.
"Master Elvis, the two mines are nothing, but the priority of choosing the items in the mausoleum …" As the leader of the Mithril Alliance, Joseph naturally had to be more magnanimous. Hence, he took out the priority of choosing. This was related to everyone's interests.
"It's just priority. There are more than one or two items in Prince Brahere's mausoleum. Are you afraid that he will take all the items? However, this condition is indeed worth discussing. " Of course, Elvis didn't want all the good items to be taken away by others. No matter how many treasures there were, there was still a difference in value. If Lin Li took away the precious magical items, it would be useless even if he left a mountain of gold behind.
"What do you think?" Joseph asked hurriedly. Everyone's attention was immediately focused on Elderweiss.
Elvis coughed twice, and rolled his eyes. He turned his face to Lin Li, and said, "President Felic, although Prince Brahere might have a rich collection, I'm afraid that no one will agree if you have the priority of choosing everything. Why don't we set a limit? We can let you have the priority of choosing once. After that, we'll have to follow the rules that we've agreed upon. "
"Once? Alright, once it is then. However, Kanagassia only has two mines that are of some value. Why don't you give me Kanagassia's territory too? " Lin Li was straightforward. He didn't haggle over the priority of choosing, and only asked for another piece of territory.
Mines were mines, and territories were territories. Lin Li had long been waiting for them to discuss the conditions. He didn't like his mines to be in someone else's territory. If that happened, he would still have to be controlled by others in terms of mining and transportation. In fact, Lin Li had originally planned to use the priority of choosing in exchange for Kanagassia's territory when they were discussing the conditions. After all, this item was against the interests of others, and it would be difficult for them to accept it. He didn't expect to have the priority of choosing once. It was an unexpected gain.
"Alright, I agree!" Joseph went all out. As long as he could gain something in the mausoleum, a piece of territory and two mines were nothing. Moreover, Lin Li might not even be able to walk out alive.
Lin Li took the contract written by Joseph, and then Joseph and the rest discussed the composition of the exploration team. In the end, it was decided that the exploration team would be formed by people from the Mithril Alliance and the Caesar Family. After the problems were solved, things were naturally much easier to handle. Soon, the new exploration team's division of labor was clearly arranged, and everyone dispersed to organize their teams in preparation to enter Brahere's mausoleum.
The two exploration teams merged together. It was an unprecedented collaboration between the four top forces of the Breezy Plains. There were more than 30 Legendary powerhouses and 600 to 700 elites who were above level-15. Such a force was probably more than enough to destroy a kingdom. Fortunately, they were in the Gargas Canyon, which was rarely visited by humans. If such a force were to appear in the outside world, it would definitely cause an earthquake, and the kingdoms would immediately enter a state of emergency.
When the team arrived at the entrance of the mausoleum, everyone was ready for battle. However, at this moment, some people in the team actually got distracted. The people who were distracted all had one thing in common, and that was that they were all looking at the mages of the Tower of Dusk.
In many people's opinion, it was already not easy for the Tower of Dusk to gather a team of mages since it had only been established for two to three years. They were not optimistic about the combat power of the mages of the Tower of Dusk at all. However, now that they were ready for battle, the power displayed by the mages of the Tower of Dusk immediately shocked the people from the Mithril Alliance and the Caesar Family.
There were more than 100 mages, and all of them were Archmages above level-15. There were more than 30 of them who were at the peak of level-19. What kind of power was that? Looking at the mages' bodies, they saw that they were holding magic staffs that were embedded with fist-sized magical gems. Their robes were also engraved with three powerful Master-level mageweaths: defense, enhancement, and recovery. What was even more unacceptable was that they were actually wearing a set of magical accessories — rings, necklaces, and badges. Every one of them could be said to be of superb quality. The effect of these magical equipment alone was enough to more than double the combat power of the mages of the Tower of Dusk.
It was very difficult to find a real jewelry master in Anril now. Hence, the value of each magical accessory was ridiculously high. For example, a magic ring with the same enhancement effect could buy 10 magic staffs. Hence, many people would say that there was no need for a magic ring when one had a magic staff. However, the group of mages from the Tower of Dusk actually had a set of magical accessories that emitted powerful magical waves. Such a nouveau riche who were armed to the teeth was simply outrageous.
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