The Vastness of Magical Destiny-Chapter 175 - 8 Ambition_2

Chapter 175: Chapter 8: Ambition_2

Chapter 175 -8: Ambition_2

Komer knew the other party’s purpose and firmly and straightforwardly refused their request.

“Hehe, Lord, I believe we can always find a common language. I urgently need your support, and I trust you need my help just as much. On this point, I’m certain we can reach an agreement.”

The hint of taunting in the hunchback old man’s expression and the confidence emanating from his eyes made Komer realize that trying to be clever in front of such a person was superfluous. In the face of tangible interests, everything could be exchanged equivalently. You provide what I need, and I shall give you what you seek. It’s that simple.

“Straight to the point, I grasp Mr. Gote’s meaning. However, limited by my energy, I’m afraid I will hardly have time to make such things anymore. Of course, nothing is absolute. I’m eager to hear what Mr. Gote has to offer that is worth for me to set aside everything to complete this task for him.”

Finally touching on the substantive issue, Komer no longer wanted to beat around the bush.

Satisfied and nodding, Gote also knew this was probably the best he could achieve.

As a Lord of the Caucasus region, it was a great honor that the other party would lower their status to make him a Mirror of Thousand Miles, although the price was not small. However, with the Mirror of Thousand Miles, his organization’s power could immediately ascend to a new level.

In recent days, being suppressed by Katrina’s people, it was now time to strut with pride. If he could produce that legendary magic-armed gun, he would indeed fulfill his wish and die without regrets.

“Lord, I’m aware of your difficulties. It seems Duke Philip is intentionally oppressing you. The great Caucasus has this single route that leads to foreign ports, and foreigners who bear deep hostility towards you firmly hold your throat.”

Sitting leisurely in the chair, the old man’s rotating eyeballs proved he had already begun to ponder the cost of the deal.

“If you wish to hold your head high and comfortably secure your Lordship of the Caucasus, transportation is of utmost importance. Although we’ve given you a hand, it’s not a long-term solution. If the Caucasus wants to develop in the future, it must have its own routes.”

Komer’s face brightened up a lot, having expected such cleverness. The old man had directly touched upon his lifeline, which was probably also the capital the other party would use to make demands. Without this leverage, he would not have the bargaining power to negotiate with Komer.

“Hehe, Mr. Gote, everyone has their difficulties, otherwise, neither of us would have come together. I’ve also heard that Katrina in the Mediterranean to the south is growing in strength, pressing hard, seemingly monopolizing the slave trading business of the Southern Continent. They have even joined hands with those colonies across from us, directly moving northward along the coast of the vast Continent. Now, the presence of slave hunter teams can be seen in Odessa and Cyprus. Aren’t they treating you Gray Skulls as if you’re irrelevant?”

Laughing out loud, Komer didn’t intend to just lay his cards on the table. It was necessary to deflate the other party’s momentum before showing his hand, or else the other party would not readily agree to his suggestions.

A shadow flickered across the old man’s cheek, and even the slight twitch of the muscle near his cheek did not escape Komer’s intentionally observant eyes. He knew his words had struck a sore spot.

The sudden rise of Katrina’s pirates had put tremendous pressure on the Gray Skulls, especially since they began frequent attacks after teaming up with those colonial points and slave hunter teams across the vast Continent. They savagely plundered the coastal areas in the south, extending their influence directly inland, not only capturing vast wealth but also sharing in the profits from the slave hunters’ income, which even pressured Gray Skulls to struggle for breath.

The exit of many elders over the past decade, coupled with the rise of a new generation that had not experienced real combat, severely affected the organization’s combat strength and succession.

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In several maritime conflicts with Katrina, Gote’s losses were not significant, but he never managed to gain the upper hand. As the other party had said, Katrina’s power was pushing northward, and if he did not counterattack, the era of Gray Skulls dominating the Nether Sea might soon come to an end.

“Lord, I did not expect you to be so well-informed. To speak truth before a real person, the Gray Skulls are indeed facing some trouble. However, I believe that with your help, Lord, the Gray Skulls can quickly get rid of these troubles and reach a higher stature. I trust that you are capable of doing this,” Gote said.

“Mr. Gote, it seems we both understand each other. Our common needs have brought us together, and this current collaboration is merely the first step towards greater cooperation in the future,” Komer plainly stated as if the other party were not a pirate chief but a true ally.

“Mattdam is my outlet of the Caucasus, reaching out to the four seas. It is a natural harbor, accessible through Bahomon on the sea route, and connected to the coal mines of Ugru and the Volt Mountain Range via land. The population growth rate has far exceeded any time in the past. I intend to develop Mattdam into the window of international trade for the Caucasus. On this point, I need Mr. Gote’s full support.”

Clearly not expecting such a difficult proposal from the other party, the shadow on Gote’s face deepened further.