"According to information obtained by my father and Blood Moon Count Miyali, the Kingdom of Kuber's front lines will suffer a defeat in the near future."
The moment those words were spoken, everyone present erupted into an uproar.
Each person harbored private thoughts, but none revealed them.
"As for this news, I believe you have all realized what it means." Ilisis looked at the crowd below and continued, "This time, I will take the lead in establishing the United Merchant Association. We will purchase military supplies from the northern and central regions at low prices, then sell them to the Kingdom of Kuber at high prices."
"Lord Ilisis, the Arshad Family is willing to join your United Merchant Association." Selena Alshadd was the first to step forward. She bowed respectfully and spoke with deference.
Seeing this, the others likewise expressed their willingness to join the United Merchant Association.
In the end, all thirty-odd forces present joined the United Merchant Association without a single exception.
Everyone present was intelligent. Having received such explosive news, how could they safely leave without joining the United Merchant Association first?
The Ex Family would not even need to act. The others could join hands and eliminate anyone in the know. Could the force represented by that person then seek revenge against multiple forces of equal standing?
The old Butler standing at the edge of West Wind Hall saw Ilisis nod and immediately had the maids bring the prepared contract to the front of the stage.
Without further discussion, representatives of the various forces stepped forward in order of status and signed their names on the contract witnessed by the Goddess of Life, ensuring that the news would not be leaked.
Ten minutes later, thirty-three names had been signed on the contract, marking the official establishment