Chapter 439: The World Is Like a Filthy Fish Tank
Translator: Lonelytree
Soria smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed, but she still reminded him,
âYou have to pay interest if you borrow money from me. Are you sure you want to do this?â Matthew said calmly,
âIâm sure.â
Other than the interest, there were many potential benefits to borrowing money from Soria.
The most direct point was that both parties had formed an unbreakable debt relationship.
Once this debt was owed, Matthew did not plan to pay it back in the near future.
With this bond, at least they were not strangers.
To be able to build a relationship with a Holy Mage, even if it was through a
debt, was still useful.
If Matthew interpreted this interest as Soriaâs public relations fee, then he did not lose too much.
Thinking about it this wayâŠ
He did not feel so bad.
Soria looked at him with satisfaction.
âSmart young man.
âPeople who owe me money will enter my field of vision. This is more beneficial than harmful to young people.
But you didnât think so three days ago. What changed your mind?â
Her gaze was unbridled as she examined Matthew.
A few seconds later.
Soria smiled.
âSo itâs them!â
Matthew felt his chest heat up.
The two magic gold coins flew out of his pocket and landed in Soriaâs hands.
âEdmond and Roderick?â
Soria snorted.
I can understand your concerns. Youâre too cautious, kid. Even the beloved Head Mage is someone you suspect?â
Matthew quickly denied, âNo. No.â
But your suspicions are correct. Edmond is indeed not a good person.â
Soria tapped on one of the gold coins, and the latter turned into a golden voucher with a bang.
â Thereâs a voucher hidden in the magic gold coin that Roderick gave you. You can use it at any magic tool shop produced by Roderickâs factory. When you buy more than 500,000, youâll get a 50,000 discount. This old man is still as stingy as ever.â
She then flicked Edmondâs gold coin, which immediately turned into a dark green gemstone.
â This is the backdoor that Edmond left for you, Dark Emerald. With this token, you can enter the secret organization âSnake Mountain Sectâ. This organization is filled with talented mages from Edmondâs network. They work for Edmond, and in return, Edmond gives them benefits.â
Matthew muttered,
â Are these people including Blinken from the Dragon Worship Sect?â Soria nodded.
â The Snake Mountain Gang are involved in illegal work. Blinken was the former vice president of the Snake Mountain Gang.
âIf you join this organization, Edmond will help you grow quickly. Arenât you tempted?â
Matthew shook his head. âI just want to walk my own path.â
Soria snapped her fingers.
â Understood. In return for borrowing money from me, Iâll help you get rid of this dark green gem. If Edmond comes to you after this, you can say that I took the initiative to steal your magic gold coins. âHe wonât dare to do anything to you.â
Matthew thanked her profusely.
âActually, if your moral bottom line is a little lower, joining the Snake Mountain Gang is a good choice. There are countless mages in the Alliance who want to join, but they donât have a chance.
âI mean, there are so many people working for Edmond in the Snake Mountain Gang.
âBut there was only one Blinken.
âAs long as you can get past the barrier in your heart, this secret organization can help you become stronger.â
Soria sounded like she felt sorry for Matthew.
Matthew remained firm.
Joining other organizations too early will only distract me. My daily affairs are enough for me now. I just want to go on step by step. I never expect to reach the top in a single step.â
Soria nodded.
Itâs good to have your own ideals. Youâre not attracted by my Construct, nor are you bewitched by Edmondâs organization. I believe youâll have your own achievements in the future.
âHowever, there is no need for you to be too hostile towards Edmund. He is not as bad as you think.
âAlright, I admit that I know he has done a lot of bad things, but I donât think heâs completely bad.
âEdmondâs existence is the epitome of this alliance.
âFor money, for power, for knowledge, mages would do anything.
âThis is also the reason why many forbidden experiments could not be banned within the Alliance.
âMorality is a luxury for mages.
âOnly when a mage was strong enough would they have enough time to pity mortals.
âFor example, me.
âI donât agree with their actions, but I can understand them.
âAfter all, not everyone can rely on legitimate business to make a living like me.
âNow that I say this.
âYou might think that the Alliance is horrible.
âHowever, every time the world was in trouble, it was the group of horrid mages in the Alliance who stepped forward and held on bitterly.
âTake Edmond as an example.
âAs far as I know, he instigated Blinken to defect and used the Dragon Worship Sectâs name to collect forbidden materials like Dragon Mountain Ash. He was also involved in several cases of human trafficking. âAll of this was to support his bullsh * t spell research.
âIt was inhumane.
âIt might even be a heinous crime.
âHowever, 49 years ago, when Star Beast Dorora invaded the Aindor Continent and broke through the plane barrier, it was also Edmond who guarded the frontline.
âThat battle in the astral plane was extremely tragic.
âA large number of mages died in the battle.
âEdmond himself was also severely injured. His chest had been torn apart by the Astral Beastâs tail, and his heart had been completely crushed. He had yet to recover.
âAt that time, even the Legendary Restoration spell almost failed to save him.
âEven after defeating Dorora.
âThe remnant power of the Astral Beast still troubled Edmondâs nerves.
âIt was said that he had completely lost the ability to sleep.
âHe hadnât slept for 49 years.
âHis soul had even been permanently injured by the star beast.
âBut on that day 49 years agoâŠ
âWhat happened on this continent?
âThe ice storm had been blowing on the northern ice field for several months.
âThere were several torrential rains on the southern coast.
âNo one knew what the Astral Beastâs success in breaking through the plane barrier meant to the Aindor Continent.
âAll we know isâŠ
âAfter the ascension of the Heavenly Palace, many mages died in battles against the outer worlds every year.
âAstral World, Abyss, Evil Spirits, Purgatory⊠There are too many monsters eyeing our world. âThe world is still peaceful.
âIsnât it?â
Matthew was speechless for a long time.
Soria looked at him with sparkling eyes.
âIâm telling you this not to tell you how great Eckmond is or how great the mages are.
âBefore the ascension of the Heavenly Palace, the gods had also paid a lot to protect this world.
âItâs just that this responsibility is now in our hands.
âNo matter how strong you are.
âIt is still insignificant in this world.
âThe only thing we can do is to find our place and do our best.
âThis world is like a dirty fish tank.
âWeâre like fish in a tank,
âIf you dislike the dirty water flow, you can choose to stay out of it.
âIf you have no bottom line, then joining them is par for the course.
âHowever, if you were really ambitious and wanted to jump onto the water to take a look, you would be able to do so.
âThen you must put in all your effort, learn to distinguish the path ahead in the dirty water and accumulate strength.
âOnly then would you be able to see the fish tank in its entirety one day.
âAt that time.
âYou might even want to change the water in the fish tank.
âAnd if you want to do this.
âDo you know what you need?â
Matthew said seriously, âPlease advise me.â
âMoney!
âMoney!
âEverything is about money!â
Soria snapped her fingers and stood up happily.
âLetâs go to the workshop.
âTake off your clothes first.â
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