Chapter 1116: The Final Showdown
They had all started with excellent odds of winning, but they had bet in the wrong direction.
However, Shokuhou Misaki had not admitted defeat either.
She had long since thought of a way to handle the trials of Reinhard, Crusch, and the others. For Reinhard, she only needed to promise him that the kingdom would remain prosperous forever, and it would more or less count as success. As for Crusch, the same applied. Once she knew that becoming a member would grant her power far beyond that of the gods, she would give everything she had.
Wilhelm was even simpler.
She only needed to tell him that the Merchant Guild possessed hope of resurrecting his wife.
Unlike the people on Riviera's side, everyone here with Shokuhou Misaki had an unwavering will. They did not need much time or effort. This was the source of Shokuhou Misaki's confidence.
Thus, in a very short time,
Riviera's side had secured four, and Shokuhou Misaki's side had also secured four.
The remaining one was not the catgirl, but another Royal Selection candidate, Anastasia.
Anastasia was likewise someone who could obtain qualification in a short time. Shokuhou Misaki had already tried this long ago. She only needed to tell her about a broader stage more suited for doing business.
The greatest wish of this young woman was to do business.
Shokuhou Misaki had likewise decided to recruit all these people into her own Guild. Even if she ultimately lost this time, possessing these four people would still be a huge haul for her.
In her eyes, every one of them possessed considerable potential.
Finally,
after finishing all of this, Shokuhou Misaki came before Riviera.
"I didn't expect you to actually succeed." Shokuhou Misaki's eyes held a trace of amazement. "Then,