At Daggers Drawn

Afternoon.

In the reception room of Blue Lake Manor, Richard was waiting.

The servant Jia Lie had just reported that a guest had arrived when hurried footsteps sounded outside, and Yuesefu strode in.

As the person who had introduced Richard to the Truth Society and guided him in, Yuesefu had a fairly good relationship with Richard. He did not stand on ceremony after entering, instead saying bluntly, "Wizard Richard, you may be in trouble."

"Hmm? Trouble? What kind of trouble?" Richard asked.

"Before I tell you, I want to ask first—do you have anything you intend to tell me, or the organization?" Yuesefu asked, his eyes fixed on Richard.

Richard took a sip of tea and thought for a moment. "There is indeed one matter."

"What is it?"

"Previously, I mentioned to you an improved method for transmitting information through Crystal Balls. It could greatly improve communication efficiency, but the organization does not seem to have adopted it. Although you told me that implementing it would be somewhat troublesome, I still want to ask: when will it be realized?" Richard asked seriously.

Yuesefu, whose expression had been grave, froze after hearing Richard's words. Clearly, Richard's answer was completely different from what he had expected. After quite a while, he finally said, "That really may be difficult. In my view, it might not even happen within the next few years."

"Is that so? All right." Richard spread his hands. "Then I have nothing to say."

"Really?" Yuesefu looked at Richard and narrowed his eyes. "You have nothing to say about the mines near Shangbala Town? The organization is somewhat dissatisfied about that."

"The mines near Shangbala Town? Yes, I did spend money to buy several mines and hire people to manage and operate them." Richard answered calmly. "But there is nothing