Angel asked, "Other than the method I mentioned, are there any other options?"
Antonio said, "Yes. Sir could issue missions and have others protect Breeze Magic Materials Shop. That would also grant Breeze Magic Materials Shop a certain degree of safety. However, this method comes with its own problems."
Antonio did not need to explain for Angel to see the flaws in this approach. Since missions had to be issued, there would naturally need to be corresponding rewards. Breeze Magic Materials Shop could provide those rewards, but who knew how many times the mission would need to be posted, or how long it would have to continue?
Moreover, the Profound Alchemy Society had deeply infiltrated Sky Mechanical City; even Ashilia Academy had been infiltrated. Thus, it was entirely possible that those accepting the mission would be members of the Profound Alchemy Society. If they were to guard the treasure while stealing it themselves, it would only be more troublesome.
"Are there any other methods?" Angel could not help asking again.
Antonio said, "There are certainly other methods, but the price to be paid will naturally grow higher and higher. In my view, the method you proposed is still the simplest, and also the most stable."
In other words, after going in a circle, Angel still had to choose between finding someone or doing it himself.
Seeing the hesitation on Angel's face, Antonio suddenly smiled. "Why should you be conflicted, sir? This matter brings you no harm whatsoever. You do not even need to sign a contract with anyone like Vanason did. You are a member of the Research Institute. That status alone is enough to sweep aside every obstacle."
"You only need to give Breeze Magic Materials Shop the reputation of having 'a Research Institute member possibly standing behind it.'