Published: March 2, 2025
"I won't issue any commands to you, nor will I force you to do anything you don’t want to do. Moreover, I will provide you with ample supplies every month, including the expansion and development of this 'oath keeper' organization you mentioned, which will attract new members. All of this will be funded by me," Lin Haifeng said calmly, as if it were just a trivial matter. However, the total resources involved in this promise might be enough to establish another outpost base within ten years!
Every faction has a fixed budget for income and expenditure. By promising this, Lin Haifeng had taken on an additional, massive expense, which would inevitably require cuts from another area.
Education, infrastructure, pensions, welfare...
In short, what Lin Haifeng said was simple, but the underlying issues were far too numerous.
Upon hearing this, Mocha and the others fell silent.
They could guess what Lin Haifeng needed to give up...
After a moment, Lin Haifeng's relaxed tone came through the communicator.
"Actually, I have high hopes for your 'oath keeper' initiative. I used to have similar thoughts, but things hadn’t progressed to this point. I often think that perhaps when I grow old and can’t manage the vast Beijing anymore, I might establish such an organization myself..."
"To lead a group of like-minded companions, free from constraints and chaotic matters... how wonderful..."
"I didn’t expect you to have such a knack. Since you’ve helped me fulfill a wish I couldn’t achieve, I’ll help you this once. This matter is settled."
It was unclear whether Lin Haifeng was genuinely relaxed or just pretending to be.
However, Mocha shook his head.
"This is different from my idea. The purpose of establishing the oath keeper is not to be bound by others; thus, we cannot accept their favors. My thought is to ask Lin Haifeng to allocate us a territory – it can be big or small, but it must involve warfare. For example, the Zone Seven 0666 continental plate would be great."
The Zone Seven 0666 continental plate is covered by seven Demon Realm Gates!
"In the future, that will be our front line. We will be self-sufficient there. For any remaining supplies we lack, we will trade magic crystals obtained from war with Beijing. What do you think, is that acceptable?"
This approach has some feasibility, but the essence hasn’t changed – it’s still about seizing resources from the main battlefield, right?
One side gains more, and the other side naturally gains less, not to mention the uneven distribution of battle zones.
Once the demonic clan decides to attack from the Zone Seven 0666 continental plate, the number of demonic creatures pouring out of the seven Demon Realm Gates will be enormous. Can Mocha withstand that?
He cannot withstand it...
But despite this, Lin Haifeng immediately agreed without a second thought.
"I agree! Your idea is better than what I proposed earlier!"
This was a matter of dignity... Since the oath keepers had made such great aspirations, it was better for them to grow amidst warfare than for Lin Haifeng to treat those unwilling to harm their comrades like pets.
"However, I want to propose a condition."
"You may speak."
"My grandson, Lin Que, and his Black Blade Knights Order."
At this point, Lin Haifeng paused.
"Actually, the main battlefield isn’t suitable for him. The training here isn’t enough. Just right, your oath keeper aligns well with my philosophy, and I want to integrate Lin Que and the Black Blade Knights Order into your oath keeper..."
Hearing this, Mocha frowned. He wasn’t sure about Lin Haifeng's intentions.
Are you trying to insert someone into the oath keeper, then assimilate and turn the oath keeper into your own power, or...?
"The premise is that they will withdraw from Beijing, and I will tell Lin Que that from now on, he will be your main soldier. He doesn't need power; you just need to maintain the structure of the Black Blade Knights Order... Oh, and once the Black Blade Knights Order has personnel losses, priority will be given to replenishing from the oath keeper. How does that sound?"