Chapter 634: Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Six: Genius of Intelligence
Maha Gummi was undoubtedly an intelligence prodigy that Komer had unearthed from among the Half-Beastmen. Although his Half-Beastman lineage made him somewhat unwelcome among Mortals, he still possessed half Mortal blood. After Komer had ordered him to improve his image, Maha Gummi’s sleek hair, appropriately styled attire, courteous demeanor, and eloquent conversation all underwent such a transformation within a month or two, leaving Komer thoroughly impressed.
"Maha Gummi, well done. I hope you can continue to maintain your state. Only like this can you break out of your original environment. Remember, you are no longer a Half-Beastman slave, but a civilized person with status. Bloodline and heritage prove nothing; what does prove something is your own ability and performance." Seeing the composed and generous man before him, it was hard to believe that three months earlier this fellow was a rough Half-Beastman Hybrid with a savage demeanor. Komer was curious about such a rapid change. "Maha Gummi, I heard you specially hired someone to standardize your behavior and cultivate your refined tastes?"
Seeing that there was no joking expression on the Lord’s face, Maha Gummi nodded, "Lord, in accordance with your instructions, I indeed thought of some ways to change my image. I know that my work in the future will not only be limited to Half-Beastmen or Barbarian groups but more so among Mortal communities, especially in territories like the Kingdom and those of other Lords. Therefore, I must set an example for my subordinates."
Komer was quite satisfied with Maha Gummi’s response. The fellow was quite astute; almost without any need for detailed explanation, he understood and could implement Komer’s intentions well. His learning and imitation skills in these areas were unmatched. Now, observing him, except for finding his physique excessively robust, one could hardly see any vestiges of a Half-Beastman slave.
"Good that you understand this. In the future, our Lord’s Mansion’s work scope in this area will further expand. Intelligence is the foundation of our survival for both Caucasus and Leon. You know our power is quite weak right now. If we want to survive on the Continent, we have to anticipate our enemies, and timely, accurate intelligence is the basis for that." Komer nodded, moving to the main topic, "What’s the situation like in the Kingdom now?"
"It’s bad. The Kingdom already intends to relocate the capital, but there are many conflicting views about where to relocate exactly. I’ve already had people spread the news extensively in Jazair and Leman regions about the Ferdinand family colluding with the Beastmen. The Ferdinand family is struggling both internally and externally, eager to clear their name, but the Four Great Lords now are powerless to intervene in the Beastmen’s actions. The Beastmen once again overpowered the Blue Dove Corps’ defense line, which has now retreated to the second line of defense. The situation is quite dire, and no one knows how long the Blue Dove Corps can hold on. Right now, the entire Western and Northern regions of the Kingdom have become a paradise for the Beastmen’s activities. The situation in Jazair is also chaotic. His Majesty the King is said to be in a terrible mood, and his health is fluctuating. Duke Mathew and Duke Tez are still barely managing the situation, but I don’t think the Beastmen will pause for long. It’s hard to say whether Jazair can withstand the Beastmen’s pace."
Maha Gummi’s work was progressing smoothly. He had identified some candidates to join his intelligence network. These included not only Half-Beastmen but more so Mortals, and even a down-and-out noble from Jazair. Faced with the onslaught of money, that bankrupt noble quickly became Maha Gummi’s loyal lackey. This gave Maha Gummi an indescribable sense of pride and glory. Having Mortal nobility bow before him was unimaginable even in a dream six months ago, even if it was just an inconsequential fallen noble.
"Hasn’t General Mathew sought military support from the Four Great Lords?" Komer was a bit surprised. In such circumstances, regardless of whether the Four Great Lords had any schemes, they would definitely not dare to ignore the Kingdom’s requests openly.