"We are also considered part of the internal forces of Cape Town. Are you kidding me?"
When Rorschach accepted a warlord's invitation to discuss important matters, he really thought it was a joke.
[They said that our Church has its own influence and territory in the city. We also have so many followers and businesses, factories, and churches. We aren't any worse than a Chieftain. We are at least considered as a tycoon and new aristocrat in the city.]
At first, Rorschach felt that this was ridiculous. He was a good Aishi People. How could he suddenly become a native of Ansorenne? But after thinking about it, he must have his own considerations. Thinking about the future and the current situation, he suddenly had the urge to recite a poem … Cough, cough. In order not to be 404, I should be more serious.
Such a statement made some sense. The Game Church not only had churches in Cape Town, but also tens of thousands of devout followers. It even had its own businesses.
Two large-scale toy factories, twelve churches and sub-churches, 127 chain stores, more than seven hundred game arcades, and two large-scale arena projects. This was only the direct business units. It didn't include the additional businesses that were invested and operated outside.
There was no need to explain the churches, game parlors, and retail stores. Not only could they be used to make money, they could also be used as a channel to spread the faith. Loli's rapid growth was directly related to the rapid development of these industries.
Although it was called a toy factory, it was actually a large-scale production base at the level of an independent industrial town. After all, games, toys, books, and other entertainment products were the main businesses of the Game Church. The huge market in Cape Town and the relatively low local taxes made the Game Church unhesitatingly place the production base in Cape Town.
But even so, Rorschach still felt that it was ridiculous.
"Even if we are a part of Cape Town, it is ridiculous to drag us into the power struggle. We don't have an army anywhere. Are we going to let those nerds who are addicted to games fight for hegemony on the battlefield?"
The game clergy was very suitable for promotion and harvesting believers, but in terms of expanding combat power, it was probably the last clergy.
The patron saint of a certain class, such as the patron saint of Rangers, had a large number of Rangers among his believers. Most of the believers of the God of War were combat classes, and the God of War's Divine Domain could bestow upon his believers the power to fight, further attracting those classes. As for the God of Games … he could probably bestow upon his believers the power and luck in the virtual gaming world.
Don't look at how ridiculous the God of War 888 was. Others weren't fools. No one would do something that didn't bring them any benefits.
The Game Church did have a lot of believers in Cape Town, and now the believers in Vila Nova Dônia were developing very smoothly. After all, the habit of being diligent could easily be destroyed by a moment of slacking off. It was difficult to resist the sugar-coated bullets. Other than the mysophobes and those with special circumstances, who would resist a better form of entertainment?
But when it came to combat power … there were already reports from hostile media that the newcomers were addicted to the game and not working hard. Although it wasn't to the extent of mass production of useless otakus, it was still possible to turn a "devout believer" into a warrior with enough willpower and strength.
[No, they just want us to 'donate' to them. Yep, donate to them.]
Understood. This time, Rorschach really understood.
"Tsk, warlords asking for donations from the capital so that they can fight a civil war?"
[Yep, and this isn't the first time. The conditions they've offered are all great. They've even mentioned the reorganized ministers, the national religion, and so on. But you know how the promises made by politicians before they take office …]
"… Those promises are about as believable as the words of a playboy in a one-night stand. If you believe them, you can't blame them for being so nice. You can only say that you want to be fooled. "
Rorschach sighed. The world had changed too quickly. A few years ago, he was still showing off his strength everywhere to attract investors. Now, he was the one being invited to invest.
"Is it okay if I don't give it to them?"
[Of course. Our previous agreement with Cape Town ensured the safety of both our assets. In the next few years, they won't dare to break the agreement. Even if they do take office, they'll definitely retaliate. But we're not afraid of anything. It's just that …]
"It's a good opportunity to expand our influence and territory. It'll be a pity if we miss it."
When a merchant reached a certain level, they naturally had other ideas. This wasn't just personal ambition. Sometimes, it was also a means to protect one's wealth and property. Sometimes, it was also a condition to expand one's production and property. This was probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interfere in Cape Town's politics. Lori was indeed a little tempted.
"You want to bet?"
[Yep, we'll develop further. If we have the support of Cape Town's officials, it should be much more convenient. Besides, labor there is cheap and the market is huge. The other churches seem to have placed their bets as well. And even if we bet wrong, it's …]
"There's no loss. Anyway, we don't intend to interfere by force. We're just paying. Even if the bet fails, as long as we communicate more with the new officials (bribe them), at least it won't be difficult to maintain the situation."
Rorschach saw many things clearly. No matter who took office in the future, they would have to maintain a good relationship with Vila Nova Dônia for a short period of time. As long as they didn't interfere with Cape Town's internal affairs by force, even if the bet failed, there wouldn't be much loss. And if it succeeded, the benefits would be huge.
It would be foolish not to do this kind of business that was guaranteed to be profitable without any losses.
Rorschach checked the information of the bosses and warlords in Cape Town. It was time to find a suitable investor.
Although there were about a dozen forces in Cape Town, there were only three to five who really wanted to try to become the mayor.
Felix A. Zille, the captain of the guard of the former mayor, Sydeon. He was a warlord who had a lot of troops and a good relationship with Vila Nova Dônia.
He was the one who took the initiative to invite the Game Church. After all, he had troops and people in his hands. He also had a certain magic armor production line. All he lacked was enough money to increase his troops.
Even if he thought about it with his knees, it was impossible for this guy to only invite the Game Church.
After a long silence, Rorschach finally shook his head and turned his attention to the other candidates.
[Eh? Brother, you don't think highly of him? Our advisory team said that his chances of success are very high. After all, he has troops and the support of the old mayor's connections.]
"… I've seen this guy before. I even interviewed him when I came to Dounia. Don't be fooled by the smile on his face. He's full of murderous intent and targeted all Aishi People. He's much more extreme than Sydeon back then."
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