Chapter 463: Trivialities of the Outside World
After sending away Belica and her group, Mu Hua has made a rough arrangement for the town, not to mention the entire city of Cairns.
After that, they will gradually develop towards the new urban area. For the time being, Tina may also connect with Rita, Morey, Selma, and Barron for specific matters. Mu Hua also has many things related to his own growth to deal with.
The foundation and situation are important, but Mu Hua will not ignore his own strength, which is the key to everything.
"The outside world is avoiding me now. Is there no problem with Weber?"
The hotel lobby was frighteningly quiet in the early morning. As an alternative follower of Mu Hua, Melinda sat in the distance and looked at the magic network projection screen, looking up at Mu Hua from time to time. Mu Hua did not abuse her, and even arranged a room for her in the hotel.
Deman was also looking through the information on the Internet not far away. After everyone left, Mu Hua said to Padge in a self-deprecating manner.
"Those people are not avoiding you, but the ghosts of Caines."
"If you act more cruelly, even if you get rid of all the ghosts in Caines, I think there will be many people who will extend olive branches to you, and even take the initiative to protect you." Paige said to Mu Hua as if to comfort him.
"Shelter? Why do you need their shelter? Under their shelter, work for them?" Mu Hua sneered.
"Hehe, look, you understand it very well, you have done a good job, don't worry, don't worry about Weber, he is a marquis after all." Paige said with a smile.
"Marquis? If I am not mistaken, Heyman should belong to the Earldom of Bridges, right? A marquis living in the earldom?" Mu Hua was surprised. This was the first time he heard someone talk about Webster's title.
"Oh, it happened many generations ago. Most of the titles of the empire were granted at the beginning of the founding of the country. After that, the noble factions declined. In many cases, the strength of the power is related to the foundation."
"Our family suffered a change in the early years. The courtyard where the family was based was destroyed. The Knights, including most of the family members, died with the destruction of the courtyard."
"For generations, although the family territory was gradually annexed by Bridges, it was precisely because of the title of Marquis that Weber was able to take charge of the Northern Strategy Association." When Paji explained, it was more like gossiping about other families. When Bridges was mentioned, he was a little cold.
"Okay, sorry, I didn't know this before." Mu Hua apologized.
The destruction of a courtyard led to the decline of the Webster family. It seems that the destruction of the courtyard was also relatively sudden. This situation is by no means a special case. This is probably the fundamental reason why adventurers still regard the human world as the rear base of mankind.
"Don't mind, not to mention me, the title was already like this when it was passed to Weber. Those things have nothing to do with us."
"However, you know that the noble faction is now in power in the north of the empire?"
"You are now also a member of the noble faction. Weber asked me to remind you not to pay too much attention to the guards and garrisons."
"If possible, try to build a knight group loyal to you. If you are willing to develop a family in the human world, we can provide you with some funding." Paji said to Mu Hua.
"Well, then, what do you want?" Without too many surprises or joking attitudes, Mu Hua asked seriously.
Not to mention friends, there are too many family members and blood relatives who fight for power and property. The money may be secondary. Work, assets, power and so on, it is normal for brothers to fight for these things.
Although Mu Hua has a good relationship with Webster and is also close to Paige, the nature of the matter has determined the attitude that should be taken. When it comes to issues at this level, it is impossible to pat one's back and talk about it based on friendship.
"It's nothing for now, mainly because Weber doesn't dare to get involved in your situation." Paige looked apologetic.
"Well, I understand." Mu Hua nodded.
"If the matter of the Caines ghost is settled, Weber wants to get some priority in development and operation here." Paige continued.
"Hehe, you really are... I'm going to develop this place into a ghost city. Are you sure you want that priority?" As Paige finished speaking, Mu Hua couldn't help but laugh.
Operation priority? What priority is needed to develop in Caines City? It's a ghost town, it's good enough that someone is willing to come here to develop. Although Paige said it seriously, this request is simply a disguised way of taking care of Mu Hua.
"Of course, a ghost city ruled by a jealous ghost is also quite unique, but the premise is that the ghosts here no longer cause too much social impact, and we are very sorry for this." Padget said seriously.
"Our Majesty Charles doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of Caines City, let alone Weber."
"Okay, okay, no need to say more polite words. If it stabilizes, you can do whatever you want in the new city area. Just consider it as helping me."
"If Weber is willing to arrange some people in the city's authority department, you can give me a list first. I am not very interested in this, and you can't really let the ghost take office." Webster showed enough goodwill to him, and Mu Hua also showed sincerity.
"To be honest, I don't really recommend you to take over Caines City." Padget sighed.
"If you don't take over this place, what should I do as a jealous ghost? Settling in the courtyard is like breaking into the adventurer's territory, and you may even provoke the existence of the Crown of Kingship. Otherwise, you can protect me?" Mu Hua said with a smile.
"I can't protect it." Padget spread his hands.
"Yes." The two smiled at each other, but did not talk about the previous topic.
Although it is still difficult to predict the subsequent development of the ghost incident, it is too early to say anything, but Webster is willing to help Mu Hua, and Mu Hua is confident that he can deal with the ghost of Cains. As for the future, let's wait and see.
Putting aside the business, Mu Hua and Padge talked about some trivial matters. Now Webster has several positions in Heyman City, but a big reason is that the nearby nobles who are close to Bridges do not have enough influence in Heyman City for the time being. As time goes by, Webster may have to give up some positions.
Kevin and Annie both have the conditions to become warriors, but Webster doesn't seem to want them to take the path of adventurers, so Mu Hua can't say much about this.
Paige heard the news that Samantha had killed two collateral families of the Benson family and caused a river of blood. Paige didn't understand the key point, but only knew that there was armed intervention from the Empire. She felt that the Empire spared no effort to support Samantha in order to put shackles on Mu Hua.
Mu Hua was so angry about this that he couldn't tell Paige that Samantha had been deliberately planning to wipe out the Benson family decades ago.
As for the shackles? Samantha didn't want to take over Benson's industry at all. As the saying goes, if you don't have desires, you will be strong. Once Benson is satisfied, she can take Helen away in a minute. If the Empire really wants to put some shackles on Mu Hua, it's too much.
As Paige said, Princess Ingrid, who plans to stay in the town, seems to be preparing to plant a large number of snapdragons in the city of Caines. It is a magical plant that attracts demons if it is well grown, and is conducive to the growth of the undead if it is planted in the wrong way.
Padge guessed that Ingrid wanted to gain fame among the ghosts and reminded Mu Hua to be careful, but Mu Hua just sneered.
If she likes to plant, let her plant. That thing is indeed beneficial to the growth of ghosts. However, you want to win over ghosts? Ha, go ask the water goddess Aqua if she agrees first. . .
After a conversation, Padge did not stay in the town for long. This place is still the eye of the storm of public opinion. Padge left the supplies sent to Mu Hua and left the Caines area.
Mu Hua did not take Padge's avoidance to heart. Friends should try not to cause trouble to each other. Moreover, Padge could not stand the current situation in Caines City even if she wanted to.
Not to mention Padge, even Tabesha and Mu Hua forbade them to participate in the affairs of the town.
He had no choice because he became a jealous ghost. Caines affairs were more suitable for Caines local ghosts to deal with. At this time, there was no need to let Tabesha and others get involved and cause trouble.
After sending Padge away, Mu Hua put on a cloak and rushed to the courtyard. Melinda hung around Mu Hua like a little tail.
Mu Hua melted magic stones along the way, especially the low-level magic stones sent by Padge, which needed to be melted as soon as possible to prevent the energy from dissipating and turning into stones.
The skill stones were put aside for the time being, and the Hundred Refinements Secret Stone was used to fill up the Dispel first. This magic did not undergo any qualitative changes, but the scope of action became larger. It was practical, simple, and quite unethical.
Condensation was not upgraded for the time being, and the frost level was stuck at LV40, lacking a prerequisite of "Frozen Land", and Mu Hua was afraid that he would be confused by krypton, and he still had things to do.
The output of magic stone smelting was saved first, and he deliberately did not bring the Adventurer's Certificate to enter the courtyard. Not to mention, the alarm at the teleportation entrance really did not sound.
Ghost and god privileges, in addition to being able to enter and exit the courtyard at will, he seemed to have dozens of punishment (killing) indicators in the courtyard.
At this moment, Mu Hua suddenly thought of the two illegitimate children who died in a hurry.
Not long ago, he was still thinking about how to avoid burying people in the courtyard. Today, not only can he borrow the key from the group, but even the Adventurer's Guild has tacitly agreed to his punishment of offenders.
A witch's disaster, a city of ghosts who died in vain, a ghost with the title of "disaster", no one is involved, and no one bothers him.
There are many ironies in the world. (End of this chapter)