The Help Came at a Price

Most importantly, the news of the Huaxia soldiers protecting the mine evacuating was quickly relayed to General Mott. When General Mott saw the staggering death toll, his face turned pale.

The miners in the mining area are all Peru, while the protectors are indeed soldiers from a certain military region of Huaxia, known as mercenaries in Peru.

But because of his previous actions, the Huaxia has now withdrawn...

Motte never imagined that in less than half a day, the Military Commander who was providing protection for the mine would issue an order for all soldiers guarding the mine to evacuate. This evacuation immediately caused countless casualties and heavy losses to their mines in the southwest region!

Motte, his face pale, pointed towards the National Government building. "You... you..."

Ai Jiangtu responded coldly, "Our soldiers have no obligation to sacrifice their lives for your citizens."

General Mott looked at Ai Jiangtu and suddenly realized that this young mage had an astonishing military background and could mobilize all the cooperating soldiers with a single order.

Even more terrifying, just after the soldiers from Huaxia who were guarding the mines left, many mines were attacked. The largest Yalie Mine, was completely surrounded by the Nazca Monsters, trapping thousands of lives inside the mine.

Motte must be held accountable for this, for the lives of the thousands of Peru trapped in the mine!

As one angry and condemnatory document after another arrived, General Mott and his staff finally realized how foolish their decision had been.

In fact, given Lima's city defenses, a tribe's strange birds wouldn't pose a significant threat. Even with the combined efforts of high-level mages, the casualties wouldn't be heavy, considering the city's protective barrier...

But what is happening now clearly comes at a far greater cost than the battle with the monster bird tribe.

Even if he is dismissed from his post, he must resolve the issue of the largest Yalie Mine, being surrounded.

Osto, who still had a say, looked at the National Team members and said, "Gentlemen, please calm down. Aren't you also being harassed by the Nazca Death God? I think you need to resolve this as soon as possible."

Before Ai Jiangtu and the others could speak, Tang Miao said indifferently, "We don't need it anymore. I think all the crises will be resolved when your mine is breached."

The so-called Nazca Death God is nothing more than trying to retrieve what was stolen from them.

Without the protection of the Huaxia military, their armed forces alone would be breached in just a few days.

Once they find their belongings, all problems will be solved.

Osto was taken aback by what he heard...

Similarly, General Mott and his staff officers were also momentarily stunned...

Osto, undeterred, said, "That's the Nazca Death God. If we can't quell its wrath, you'll be tormented indefinitely."

Tang Miao knew perfectly well that once these puppets retrieved what they had lost, the matter would be resolved. Therefore, he didn't care at all and said calmly, "Excuse my bluntness, but in your eyes, they are death itself, but in my eyes, they are nothing."

Ai Jiangtu and the others were actually quite flustered, but Tang Miao's confident demeanor, they had no reason to question him.

Seeing Tang Miao's reaction, and noticing the silence of the others, Osto understood that the captain here didn't seem to be making decisions. He looked at Tang Miao earnestly and asked, "Do you have a way to break the curse of the Nazca Death God?"

"Not exactly, but I do know how to resolve this matter. And I can tell you clearly that I came here specifically to resolve this issue. To be honest, we were also implicated." Tang Miao paused, looked at Motte, and said disdainfully, "Unfortunately, your stupid general didn't give us a single chance. Now that our crisis has been resolved, I think there's nothing more to do."

Without the protection of the Huaxia soldiers, it was impossible for them to hold out for seven days. Of course, they didn't have much chance of holding out for seven days anyway, since these puppets were fearless. Otherwise, they might have been able to get rescued.

Although their national strength is not weak, because there are always Huaxia soldiers guarding this place, it would take at least two or three days to send reinforcements.

By this time, Motte and his group had already been taken away.

Osto is currently the main person in charge here. After hearing what Tang Miao said, he was already half convinced that the person in front of him knew how to resolve this matter.

"Motte and the others have been dismissed, please calm down. Besides, I did want to help you before. Motte is guilty, but the people are innocent. If you can help us resolve this crisis, I can decide to give you all the resources for the National Academy students." Osto immediately decided to swallow his pride and use his previous words of advocacy to ask Tang Miao for help.

Jiang Shaoxu was still grateful for Osto's previous help, but he simply wasn't of high enough status to offer them any real assistance. She looked at Tang Miao and said, "If Osto hadn't told us about that castle, we would have been dead long ago. That Motte is a beast, but Osto is a good man; don't generalize and condemn Peru."

Tang Miao looked at Jiang Shaoxu and then said, "So you mean you want me to help them out?"

Jiang Shaoxu nodded and said, "If you're not in any danger, I suggest you help them. Plus, you'll get some resources in return; it's a worthwhile deal."

Seeing Jiang Shaoxu speak, Tang Miao seemed somewhat moved. Then Osto added, "In this castle, there is a necklace that enhances the power of Mind Element Magic. I think this beautiful lady must be Mind Element, right? I can give it to you."

Jiang Shaoxu paused, looked at Osto with an expression that said, "You're very sensible." Then she looked at Tang Miao.

Seeing the little brat's expression, Tang Miao shrugged and said, "Then come with me."

"Ah?"

Jiang Shaoxu paused!

She said somewhat fearfully, "I'm not a violent mage, are you really willing to let a weak woman like me go on an adventure with you into a horde of Demon Beast?"

Tang Miao didn't pamper her at all, but said indifferently, "If you want benefits, you naturally have to give something in return."

Of course, the main reason is that Mu Nujiao and Mu Ningxue are both here, and going too far is never a good thing.

Although Tang Miao remained indifferent, he explained, "Alright, stop pretending. Since I've decided to take you with me, would I possibly harm you?"

"The main reason is that you've met that so-called 'uncle,' but I haven't. That's why I need you to come with me."

They had previously described the man's physical features and certain scents, which led them to deduce that he came from the mine! Coupled with the fact that the mine was now being attacked by these unheard-of Demon Beast — the Demon Beast army under the command of the Nazca Death God — Tang Miao was certain that the person who had done wrong was definitely in this mine!

"That uncle?" Jiang Shaoxu paused, then continued, "You mean, what did he do to offend the Nazca Death God?"

Tang Miao nodded firmly and said, "Yes."

Osto was completely bewildered by their conversation, while the other members of the National Government were clearly not very interested in it.

Mu Ningxue was interested, after all, she was also extremely short of resources. However, Tang Miao didn't invite her to join, so she was too embarrassed to ask.

"The two of you..."

Before Osto could speak, Tang Miao interrupted, "Osto, I can agree to help you. But I need two portions of your government's resources for everyone, as well as the necklace you mentioned that can enhance Mind Element Magic, and information about one person."

Osto's lips twitched slightly. He could manage one resource and one Mind Element magical artifact. But two...

Just then, he received another document. After reading the information written on it, Osto immediately said, "Okay, as long as you can resolve this crisis, I can agree to any of these."

Next, Tang Miao obtained the information about the person he needed. He then left the castle with Jiang Shaoxu and the escorts designated by Osto, heading towards the mine where the uncle in the information was located.

Two sets of resources covering all members of the Peru National Team —that's already a considerable sum. Even if I just support Mu Ningxue with one set, it'll be enough to make me happy!

He naturally saw that Mu Ningxue wanted to join, but since he had already decided to bring Jiang Shaoxu along, he couldn't bring Mu Ningxue along as well.