Private Talks

In the end, they reached a deadlock over how to handle the matter.

Duke Carlot and one Ninth Rank Limit Guardian believed that, given the Circle of Truth's strength, it already possessed the qualifications to negotiate with the Olyvendi Family on equal footing and could enter into talks with them.

Pomona of Zero-Degree Ice Crystal and the other Ninth Rank Guardian, however, believed there was no need to let the Circle of Truth come into contact with the Silver Key held by the family just for the location of that door.

After seemingly gaining mastery over a new Floating City, the Circle of Truth had, in the private assessments of many factions, faintly reached a level comparable to the Continental Magic Council.

Under such circumstances, the other side held the coordinates of that door while the key was in their hands. If they continued to maintain an antagonistic stance, it would bring them no benefit.

After all, the gap in strength between the two sides was not great. The Olyvendi Family could not possibly use force to obtain intelligence from the Circle of Truth. Likewise, it was basically impossible for the Circle of Truth's people to snatch the key from the duke.

Then the best approach was naturally for both sides to sit down and discuss cooperation.

However, some people were dissatisfied with this outcome.

"This is far too risky! So what if the Circle of Truth has control of that door?! We have no need to seek out that door at all. The power contained within this key is already sufficient to serve as a Ritual medium and open the path to Legendary."

After the projection meeting ended, Pomona of Zero-Degree Ice Crystal's consciousness returned to his own laboratory. In a fit of rage, he waved his hand and