Chapter 717 Never Give Up Until You’re at the End of the Road_1
When Carson Flores returned to the City Lord’s Mansion, the city’s Spirit Light Formations had already activated, and pillars of white light rose to the sky. The entire heavens were completely enveloped in a white Aura Barrier, an incredibly magnificent sight to behold.
After dinner, Carson saw the returned Hector Tate and immediately asked, "How did it go? What was the result?"
Hector Tate’s face was grim, with a hint of anger in his eyes. "These people refuse to lend a hand. They say they’ve already paid their taxes and can’t manage any further; they’re full of excuses."
Carson was not the slightest bit surprised; he had expected this outcome ever since Hector mentioned borrowing money from the merchants.
Since ancient times, how many natural and man-made disasters have there been, and how many similar scenes have occurred? How many people are willing to put forth their money?
Carson comforted him. "Don’t be angry. Actually, they aren’t wrong. They’ve paid their taxes, and defending the city isn’t their duty. Besides, to them, it makes little difference whether we from the City Lord’s Mansion or the Holy Fire Sect live here."
"If they offer Spirit Stones to help defend the city today and the city is saved, then all is well. But if it falls and the Holy Fire Sect enters the city, seeking to hold those who assisted financially responsible, won’t they be in big trouble?"
Hector Tate was taken aback, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately just sighed in dejection. "That’s true. They’re just doing business to earn Spirit Stones, and they don’t care who the City Lord is."
Carson laughed. "So don’t take their response to heart. Exactly how many Spirit Stones do we have now?"