Taking the Mafia to the Magic World

What Julian had just offered was a deal in which Vicente would provide his services as a blacksmith in exchange for high-quality materials. ",

If the Kenyth Empire received items to fight the monsters, that would be a form of payment for Vicente's services. By fighting the monsters in the north of the southern region, Julian's group would be directly helping the Fuller family's forces to deal with fewer monsters than they would have without an agreement.

"Vicente will certainly agree with this proposal, Mr. Bond. He's traveling for the time being, so let's work out how much the Fuller family will be paid for producing the artifacts you want. When he returns, we can sign the contract and start producing your weapons and armor."

Julian sighed along with his companions, relieved to see these people would not make things difficult just because they were on the side that came to ask for an agreement.

They had hoped for this, for it would be interesting for all of humanity if there were more groups capable of fighting the monsters. Despite the divisions of borders, states, forces, families, the fact was that there wouldn't be a wonderful future for anyone if the monsters weren't contained in some way.

Either they would fight for the freedom to come and go, or they would become de facto vampire cattle, trapped in cities waiting to be slaughtered!

But even knowing Vicente's actions and how likely it was that their deal would work, there was no way these men could be sure. After all, humans were still greedy individuals.

"Tell me about the materials your group brought with them." Eve said seriously, taking out a piece of paper to write down what she could get from these men from the Kenyth Empire.

"We have a variety of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade ores..." Julian said as he talked about the amount of each type of mineral he had brought.

They had brought a lot of spatial rings from their city to transport all the minerals they needed to get an interesting amount of armor and weapons. After concentrating on transporting 4th and 5th grade resources, they had brought enough to arm a large city in the central region of the continent.

After hearing all the numbers these men gave, Eve knew how many firearms and armor Vicente could produce for these people.

She then offered a deal. "I propose we split the artifacts produced with these resources at a ratio of 5:1. For every five firearms he produces for you, the sixth will be ours. We'll do the same for armor and ammunition."

"That's good enough for me." Julian agreed.

"Also, I don't know the current state of the Kenyth Empire, but you will be the representative of the Fuller family's interests in your state." Eve added.

Julian frowned. "What exactly do you have in mind?"

"For now, it won't change anything for you. But in the future, if Vicente has plans for your state, help make those plans work by convincing local powers, recruiting young talents to our side, and supporting our men when they come to you."

"So you want me as a de facto ally..." Julian thought about Eve's request.

So far, their agreement had only been an exchange. Materials for Vicente's services and indirect support in the fight against monsters. But Julian hadn't thought of an alliance like Eve had suggested.

"What plans could he have for the Kenyth Empire?" Julian asked, before deciding.

"Opening a Cataclysm Order post to help young natives awaken their powers, creating stronger cities that will fight to stop monsters from advancing southward, and getting mineral resources." Eve summed up what she thought was the most important thing that was likely to happen.

"If that's all, I don't see a problem with an alliance with House Fuller. That deal looks good enough to me." Julian smiled as he stood and extended his dominant hand to Eve.

She shook his hand and said. "Let's get on with it, then. Vicente will still have to approve it when he gets back from his trip, but it's unlikely he'll change what we agreed."

"Hmm, I hope so... By the way, how long will it take him to get back?" Julian asked.

"I can't say for sure. He's been away from home for weeks since his return. So I think he's already completed the first phase of his plans before returning home to rest and prepare for the next phase.

But it may be another week or month before he returns."

"I see."

...

While Julian's group accepted the fact that they would have to wait for Vicente and left the Fuller estate to settle in the city, other groups arrived in the province.

In particular, a group of six Paragons were currently hovering over Metal City, at such an altitude that observers in the city could neither see them nor feel their auras.

However, since they were two High-level Paragons and four Mid-level Paragons, they could sense what was interesting about the city.

"Vicente Fuller isn't here as we thought." The weakest of the group, while everyone else realized the same thing.

"What are we going to do? The people in the capital thought we'd find him in this city."

"He must be nearby. If we look for him in the province, we'll find him quickly. He must be helping to fortify the surviving towns or railroads in the area." Said the weaker High-level Paragon.

The leader of the group, dressed in Congregation of Revelation robes, clenched his fists and said. "We will investigate the nearby cities and find out where he might have gone. But keep hiding. Remember, he is our target and a potential enemy."

"Yes, Temple Master!"

Everyone in the group agreed, having already understood that the Congregation of Revelations had been banned in all of Vicente's current domains, but also considering the Temple Master's plans.

According to this High-level Paragon, he could become Archmage if he took something that Vicente had stolen. That's why they were there, to hunt down the young Fuller!

With that in mind, they set off from the Metal City area to their next stop, where they would soon learn Vicente's current location!