Iver did not let Grandet stay here for long.
Grandet was quite perceptive as well. After explaining everything, he left.
"...You really intend to take in these goblins?"
After Grandet left, Sherlock frowned slightly. "I don't think that's a good idea. No one likes goblins... If they settle in Wanning, they might bring about unforeseen changes. And judging by my conservative estimate—Iver, those changes may not be very good."
Given the adaptability of his Path of Wisdom... although he called it an "estimate," it was actually an inference approaching prophecy.
"What a coincidence. I think so too."
Unexpectedly, Iver nodded as well.
"...I understand."
Sherlock was slightly surprised, but immediately understood. "You want to redirect the conflict?"
Since Iver knew that these goblins might bring hidden dangers once they entered Wanning... yet he still chose to accept their request for protection, that meant he definitely had his own plans.
And based on Sherlock's calculations regarding this black-hearted Fox, it most likely would not be a benevolent idea.
Following this line of thought, he came up with a possibility—
The conflicts and suffering of human life were inevitable and eternal. People could not easily resolve everything they encountered forever, nor could they fulfill all their desires to their satisfaction... In other words, whenever people pursued their goals, they would inevitably encounter obstacles, and those obstacles would create discontent.
In the past, the greatest difficulties had come from the survival crisis caused by the lack of water, the uncertainty caused by the tyranny of the benevolent masters, and the unchecked physical violence of the Slave Knights.
Now, Iver had solved all those problems through miraculous means.
Then...
Since what the Parthians wanted most was no more than "endless water" and "the destruction of all benevolent masters," would they remain satisfied forever afterward?