Tantric family to divine dynasty

Chapter 336 Lobbying
The Maple Leaf Province northwest of Syat has always been very poor, and in the Maple Leaf Province there is also a relatively rich and populous city called "Black Gold City", and this Black Gold City is also where the Jones family, the "Angry Angel", is located.

It is called Black Gold City, not because there is black gold in this city, but because there is an extraordinary material called "black gold" in the mines around the city.

When alchemists create most alchemical weapons, they need to add some black gold, which can significantly improve the stability of alchemy and the final success rate.

"Is there going to be a war? Mom, I'm scared."

In the dim room, the confused little girl raised her head and looked at her frowning mother, and then she was hugged tightly by her tearful mother.

"Don't worry, it'll be fine, it'll be fine."

But it is not easy for ordinary people to avoid danger. During the Rhea Civil War, Maple Leaf Province became a front line, and her sister was kidnapped by the Rhea people in the war and never came back.

Rumors about the civil war have gradually spread throughout the country, and even ordinary people are aware of it.

After a while, the husband of the family pushed the door open and came back from outside, holding bread and sausages in his arms. The man was an experienced foreman in Jones' factory and had a decent salary.

The woman immediately asked, "How is it? Do you know what they said? Will the Jones family join the war?"

The husband sighed, shook his head and said, "Our factory is a weapons factory, and we are already working overtime. It won't be long before I have to go back to work. These foods are for you, but it's best to eat less at each meal. There may be food shortages in the future, and we must prepare in advance."

"wait me back."

After her husband left home again, the wife sighed, hugged her hungry daughter, broke off a piece of dry bread and handed it to her.

"Have some bread, but wait till your father comes back before you eat the sausage and the cheese."

The daughter nodded while holding the bread.

"Well! Let's wait for Father to come back and then we can eat sausage and cheese!"

On the eve of the Syat Civil War, the mood of the citizens was like the sky covered by dark clouds, depressed and heavy. The air was filled with an indescribable anxiety and uneasiness, and even the wind carried a nervous gasp.

There were very few pedestrians on the street. Everyone's steps seemed heavy and slow, and every step carried endless worries.

Most of them had worry and anxiety on their faces, and their eyes revealed confusion and fear about the future.

Some people held their loved ones' hands tightly, trying to draw a little comfort from each other's body warmth; while others walked silently with their heads down, as if trying to escape the impending disaster.

There has been no civil war in Syat for more than a hundred years.

The hustle and bustle of the city was also swallowed up by the depressing atmosphere at this moment, making people's hearts tense and difficult to calm down.

"Why is there a war? And it's Syatians fighting Syatians? It's really unreasonable. Why should we fight each other?"

"I heard that it was the Fischer family and the Roman family who colluded with the heretics and assassinated His Majesty the King..."

"No, I heard that His Majesty the King was held hostage by cultists, and the Roman and Fisher families wanted to save the capital!"

"Who is telling the truth and who is lying?"

"The church has not given a specific statement. Who knows which one is true and which one is false..."

In the corners of the city, some citizens gathered together, talking in low voices, their voices filled with fear and anxiety.

Others choose to stay at home alone, closing the doors and windows, trying to isolate themselves from the outside world.

However, no matter how people escape and pray, the shadow of war will still inevitably hang over the city. Citizens have no idea what the future will be like and can only pray silently in the long night, hoping that peace will come soon.

A young man with long white hair walked calmly on the dim road.

He arrived in front of the Jones family's classical manor, and was stopped by several guards, who politely asked him why he was there.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, it's too late today and our family doesn't want to see any more outsiders."

They all knew the people from the four viscount families in Maple Leaf Province, but the person in front of them was not from those four families, so they mistakenly thought that he was from one of the many baron families or even knight families who were trying to curry favor with the Jones family.

The young man narrowed his eyes, smiled and introduced himself:
"My name is Cano Fisher. I wonder if this surname qualifies me to meet the head of the Jones family?"

"Fischer?"

The guard at the door was startled, and immediately nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would go and report.

Not long after, a middle-aged elf butler walked out of the manor.

"Mr. Kano of the Fisher family, please follow me."

Kano glanced at the elderly elf butler and smiled slightly.

Although the outside world has always said that the Jones family only has two extraordinary monarchs, Kano can clearly feel that this old elf butler also has a hidden aura.

Every big family has secrets.

Maybe this is the secret of the Jones family!

Not long after, he arrived at the Jones family's reception room and met the head of the Jones family, "Angel of Power" Burne Jones!
He still had a rather feminine appearance, but his brows were deeply furrowed and his eyes were melancholy. It seemed that the "Angel of Power" Bourne had not had a good life in these years.

Kano knew exactly why.

His youngest daughter, Cynthia Jones, also known as the "Angry Angel", has been in a coma for many years since the end of the last Rhea War.

That is the price of the powerful forbidden artifact numbered 225!

The "Angel of Power" Bourne has been in great pain because of his youngest daughter's near-death state. In recent years, he has become increasingly silent and decadent, no longer having the passion and heroism he once had.

Before Kano could speak, Bourne spoke first.

"Whether it's Fisher or Yardley, I don't want to help anyone of you."

"You guys can fight if you want."

After saying that, the decadent Bourne raised his head, stared at Kano coldly, and continued: "And I know you, Kano Fischer, right? You seem to be a disgrace to the Fischer family."

"Since you have been away from home for many years, what qualifications do you have to use the last name Fischer?"

Kano laughed and nodded: "Perhaps I am indeed not qualified, but that is something that only the head of the Fisher family can decide. At least you absolutely cannot and do not have the right to deprive me of my family name."

"It seems that you don't like me, so I'll be frank. Today I have a gift for the Jones family. In exchange, I hope you can help Fisher in the upcoming civil war!"

Civil war! Kano's blunt words made everyone present frown.

Of course, the Jones family has received the royal order and should go to the East Coast Province to participate in the encirclement and suppression of Fisher, but the "Angel of Power" Bourne has no interest in this.

The increased production at the arsenal is also intended to counter the possible invasion of the Rheans.

He was very confused. Why did this guy think he could convince him?

Even if it is a gift of forbidden rare item level, it is not a huge temptation for me.

However, what Kano took out immediately shocked Bourne and the old elf butler, and even made Bourne tremble with joy.

"You, why do you have it!"

Kano smiled. In the transparent bottle in his hand was a light blue liquid that contained a lot of mysterious power, and starlight appeared from time to time.

It is an extremely rare fifth-level supernatural material called "Water of Awakening", which has the effect of waking anyone up from any form of coma, and it is almost a compulsory effect.

The side effect is that the user will never be able to dream again, but compared to its effect, the latter is really an acceptable thing.

"How is it?" Kano smiled.

"Will my gift change your mind?"

After learning about Wang Xuan's affairs, he burned his lifespan through the "Confirmation of Prophecy" to obtain the location of the "Water of Awakening" that could wake up the "Angry Angel" Ms. Cynthia Jones. He crossed mountains and rivers for a long time to obtain it as soon as possible, and then trekked a long distance to this city.

Kano couldn't help but sigh that his ability was really useful.

It just requires some tiny, never-insignificant price to pay.

Bourne took a deep breath, feeling very emotional. He was a sentimental person and he had told Byrne about this during the war. They could be considered friends.

In addition, the help Kano provided now was what he needed most, and Bourne suddenly felt in his heart that the Jones family must give back to the Fisher family no matter what.

"I am so grateful..."

However, the old elf steward who had been standing beside him suddenly spoke.

"Wait a minute, Bourne!"

Although Bourne was the head of the Jones family, he was able to hold back from excitedly uttering his oath of support after the old elf suddenly spoke.

The old elf butler was wearing a black tuxedo, had neatly short white hair, and was very sturdy. He did not have the stereotypical thin and frail image of an elf at all, and his eyes were sharp and almost heartless.

He stared at Kano like a sharp sword.

"Although I am very grateful to you, our family still needs to consider this matter."

"Ok?"

Kano frowned.

Bourne thought for a moment and explained, "In fact, Mr. Luo is not only the housekeeper of our Jones family, but also the one who raised me. He is also the founder who rebuilt the family that was almost destroyed a hundred years ago. His ideas must be respected by the entire Jones family."

It turned out to be the case.

Although he had heard about it before, it was the first time that Kano knew clearly that the real head of the Jones family hidden behind the scenes was the elf butler in front of him!

People all thought that the "White Beast" of the Fussack family was the oldest and most powerful monarch, but in fact it was not the case. The burly and cold old elf in front of him was the one!
Luo put his hands behind his back and continued:

"I'm sorry, Fisher. I've been through a lot over the past five hundred years, so I tend to judge things more rationally. Your gift is important, but every child of the Jones family is the blood I saved from the Lorn people. I can't let them destroy themselves."

"What if I don't leave the Water of Awakening behind?"

After Kano said this, Bourne's expression changed a little, but it was indeed wrong for his family to not want to help but ask for things at the same time.

Others might kill people to obtain extraordinary materials, but Kano knew very well that Bourne would not do that. In a sense, he was a very chivalrous man.

In this era, it can be considered... an outlier.

The old elf looked at Kano calmly, his voice extremely cold, like a machine without emotions.

"Even if you insist on doing this, we will not waver. Compared to the sacrifice of one person, the many family members of the Jones family are more important."

Bourne's shoulders trembled slightly, but as the head of the entire family, he could actually accept this point of view deep in his heart.

Kano could only nod.

"That's it, I understand."

Luo said calmly, "As long as the Fussack family agrees to help you and the church supports you, our Jones family will do our best to help you."

In fact, if most people really support Fischer, they will definitely stand on Fischer's side even without my kindness today, right?
Kano smiled slightly, then stood up and nodded:
"Okay, I get it. Thank you Jones family for your hospitality. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he still left the bottle containing the Water of Awakening. Bourne breathed a sigh of relief, and Luo's eyes softened a little.

Kano took a deep breath and said seriously: "I hope you can reconsider. The Fisher family has once again come to a moment of life and death. Every ally is very important."

"We'll consider it."

Even though Luo admired and appreciated Kano in his heart, he still stuck to his position.

He brought up the Jones family from nothing, and took care of several generations. He could endure the death of any member of the family, including himself, but would never accept the destruction of the Jones family!
Kano didn't stay any longer and stood up to leave.

Bourne suddenly stood up, walked over, and said excitedly and gratefully: "Wait a minute, I can't let you leave like this, Mr. Kano!"

The "Angel of Power" handed a crimson bracelet to Kano without hesitation.

It doesn't look like a bracelet, but more like part of a pair of shackles.

Mr. Luo frowned slightly, but ultimately said nothing, acquiescing to Bourne's behavior.

Bourne said seriously:

"Mr. Kano, I will give you this treasure that has caused me so much pain for so many years. After all, I cannot let you suffer like this. After all, it is a powerful forbidden item ranked in the top 300... Perhaps it will be useful to the future of your Fisher family."

(End of this chapter)