Chapter 1758: Orric’s Growth
Chapter 1758: Orric’s Growth
As Sein led the Magus Civilization legions toward Planet Aquaria, he first summoned Orric to his side.Under Sein’s questioning, it soon became clear that Orric had indeed reached an agreement with the sea races of the Magus World, represented by White Stella.
Orric had persuaded White Stella to lead the sea race legions into this medium-sized star domain ahead of schedule, in exchange for relinquishing half of the Aquaria Star Domain’s total output for the next five thousand years.
“Half the output?” Sein said, fixing Orric with a steady gaze. “Do you realize that even after the Aquaria Star Domain joins the Magus Alliance, it will still be required to pay a fixed quota of resources to the alliance every century?”
“I know,” Orric replied. “But what I fear more is Orven. Driven by desperation, he might commit unforgivable acts against the Aquaria Star Domain.”
“Planet Aquaria is exceptionally rich. Over the years, its total resource output has even surpassed that of the Shadowbat Civilization. The number of law-wielding beings on Planet Aquaria alone exceeds that of the Shadowbat Civilization. That is the most direct proof.
“If we can intercept Orven in time and prevent most of Planet Aquaria’s wealth from being drained away, then I won’t only fulfill every resource commitment made to the Magus Alliance and White Stella, but also ensure generous war compensation for you and the other Magus Civilization powerhouses,” Orric said, his tone firm and resolute.
Hearing this, Sein could not help but stare at the rough-looking Ocean King a few more times.
It had been some time since their last meeting, and Orric’s change was nothing short of dramatic.
Had his words from before finally reached this fellow?
Using resources and profit as leverage to forge ties with Magus Civilization powerhouses, securing both the early deployment of the sea races and the support of Sein’s forces...
If Orric’s plan succeeded and Orven was intercepted along with the bulk of Planet Aquaria’s wealth, the outcome would be several times better than simply allowing events to unfold.