Chapter 864 - Adept's Temptation
Chapter 864 Adept’s Temptation
White Tower.
Regardless of how heavy the snow was outside, it was always warm as spring in here.
Little goblin Locke pushed open the doors of the secret room and stumbled out from inside.
This damned advancement ceremony had exhausted nearly seventy percent of his life force; he had barely managed to succeed in his.
His suddenly boosted Spirit rippled and undulated controllably, slowly returning to his mental consciousness according to the meditation technique that had been earlier established. These undulations would last for six months and would only stop once Little Locke had managed to stabilize his Spirit Origin.
A small, scrappy, and battered magical machine ran out from behind him, creaking as it circled about. Then, it transformed into a tiny spider golem amidst some confusing motions and the sound of twisting metal. A seat just the size of Little Locke had been left on the elliptical metal platform.
Little Locke had chosen to lower his Physique and Strength to stimulate an abrupt increase to his Spirit during the advancement ceremony earlier. That was how he had barely managed to allow his Spirit to reach the minimum threshold for advancement. The most significant side effect of this decision was different degrees of regression to his Physique and Strength.
These tremendous results were enough to put the names of Snorlax and Tigule down in the history books as equals to the wise predecessors of all goblins. They were only more respected, never less!
Thus, even Little Locke felt a little exhilarated and moved when he heard this familiar name.
“Yes, Lord Locke!” The goblin warrior respectfully said, “Lord Snorlax heard that the first official adept of us goblins was about to be born, and he specially sent me over to congratulate you. And these are the gifts for you!”
“Did Lord Snorlax say anything else apart from this?”
“He also said that if you were willing to join the Goblin General Chamber of Commerce, the cost for all the materials you require from henceforth would be provided by the Chamber. Apart from this, the Chamber of Commerce is willing to provide you with sponsorship of five hundred magical crystals a month. Also, you will have purchase priority over all resources and materials managed by the Chamber of Commerce.”
This goblin warrior was an eloquent speaker as well and quickly promised Locke all sorts of conditions and support. He couldn’t help but be moved.
Just as he was about to agree, his eyes swept across the human apprentices waiting outside. Their eyes glinted with light, filled with an eager fervor as if they couldn’t wait to talk to him.
The increase to Locke’s Spirit also provided him with a sharper, more intelligent mind, along with finer thinking. He held back what he was about to say and instead replied with a polite smile. He then patted his stomach and said, “I’m hungry now!”
“Lord Locke wants to eat now! All unrelated personnel should leave for the moment!”
As the goblin warrior shouted, these apprentices and goblins that had come to celebrate had no choice but to step out of his room reluctantly. Meanwhile, this first magical mechanic of the goblins finally had a chance to sit down and feast, served by diligent servants.
Meanwhile, as his close companions, Body-Refining Apprentice Dakso and Plant Apprentice Eco could only stand in the crowd. They looked at the noble and proud goblin from a distance, not able to take a step toward him.
Lord Locke was already too busy now; he had no time to meet his teammates at the moment.
Moreover, what could they do even if they met Locke? The massive gulf between adept and apprentices was not something that could be filled with flimsy sentiments of the past.
Adepts. This world had always belonged to the adepts!
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White Tower.
In a bright, magical room on the twelfth floor, Meryl was reading through a series of magical documents. She had a frown on her face. Most of these were requests for materials submitted by clan adepts.
The more documents she read, the deeper the wrinkles on her forehead.
Finally, she put down her magical pen and started rubbing her head as she fell into thought.
Old Fox Vanlier stood by her side, helping her work. He lifted his head and looked at Meryl in confusion.
“Requests for ordinary resources and materials have increased by 37% since last month. It is a tremendous expense!” Meryl explained her frustration.
Vanlier, who was dressed in a gentlemanly noble’s outfit, let out a bitter laugh and consoled her, “Lady Meryl, don’t worry about it. The resource sites in the Ailovis area of the Central Region will be successfully functioning in another three months. When that happens, the clan will have no need to purchase ordinary resources and materials from the outside. We will be able to sustain ourselves with our own production.”
“I know of everything that you are talking about, but that’s still going to take three months! The clan’s current magical crystal reserves have dipped below a million. It is concerning.”
“Why not…let the dragon hunting squad in Lance mobilize again?”
“We can’t. The group just killed two First Grade dragons last month. The commotion from that time hasn’t died down yet. It’d be very likely for them to run into entire dragonflights if they were to act now. We had best wait a little longer. Speaking of which, did anything out of the ordinary happen in the tower today?”
“There was something, Lady Meryl!”
“Oh, tell me about it!”
“A goblin from the goblin apprentices that the clan leader forcefully brought over has actually successfully advanced. He’s currently celebrating in the lower levels right now!”
“Mm? Goblin adept? It sounds a little awkward, but it is a boost to the clan’s strength. Go and tell that goblin to join White Tower, and all the First Grade knowledge of the clan will be open to him. All those stinking merchants and useless warriors can stand aside!”
“Yes!” Vanlier smiled when he heard this.
Resources, authority, women, magical crystals, and knowledge. What would that lucky little guy choose when these things were placed before him?
Hehe, I do look forward to his answer.