Within the quiet space created by the Communication Badge, the necromancer sank into deep thought. Silence hung like a heavy curtain, concealing the turbulence in his heart.
This brief tranquility was both his repeated weighing of the pros and cons of Dr. Mei's proposed deal and his profound consideration of the major decision of whether to cooperate with Moth to Fire.
At last, after careful deliberation, Moros's voice pierced through the curtain of silence. Carrying a steady and forceful cadence, it once again sounded beside Councillor William's ear.
"Tell Dr. Mei that I am willing to provide the necessary support for her cause, including the necessary assistance within Moth to Fire. I may even permit Moth to Fire to establish a branch within my territory as a symbol of cooperation between us..."
Before he had finished speaking, Moros's tone shifted, revealing the deeply concealed arrogance and haughty bearing of a demigod spellcaster.
"But three hundred thousand souls alone are not enough to make me board her chariot."
With that, Moros decisively cut off the magical communication.
Councillor William was left alone amid the fading echoes of the Communication Badge, feeling the inviolable bottom line of that demigod spellcaster.
Half an hour later.
After receiving Councillor William's reply, a satisfied smile curled across Dr. Mei's lips.
She gracefully handed the exquisite suitcase containing three Soul Storage Orbs to Sakura beside her, trust and expectation glinting in her eyes.
"Sakura, I'll have to trouble you to make the trip yourself this time."
After carefully studying the information passed on by Councillor William, Dr. Mei had gained a clear understanding of the uses of these three Magical Artifacts, which resembled crystal balls.
To ordinary people, these objects were steeped in terror and taboo. To her, they were certainly astonishing, but nothing more.
She