The Rise of the Black Plain

Chapter 2768  A Place at the Table

The next day, Minos's group was stationed at a luxurious estate at the top of Hilltop City. The members of the Armhands watched the beautiful landscape from the hill, while Minos chatted quietly with his wives.

They waited for some time in that high garden, when finally Mylecent and Ysolt left the largest of the estate's buildings, accompanied by a tall, thin man with a young, smiling appearance.

This man was dressed in a white cloak with various golden symbols. But the most striking feature was his fish skin, a clear indication that he was an alien.

But with a cultivation of level 124, no one in Uzira would have the luxury of judging his appearance.

"Minos, this is Chancellor Higline, the leader of the Hilltop City Council." Ysolt introduced the man to the group, quickly gaining the attention of everyone who was watching the city and feeling the morning breeze there.

Minos stepped forward and made a gesture of greeting to the leader of the council, with whom Mylecent had quickly arranged a meeting at the end of the previous day and then invited them for this moment this morning.

"So you're from Armhands?" The man asked in a good-natured tone. "It's been a long time since I've heard about those guys... Still seeking the Upper Realm?"

Minos smiled in confirmation. "Certainly. Do you know the Elders of the guild?"

"I've met a few. I just don't know if they're the same ones you know." The man indicated with one of his hands for Minos to follow him, continuing to speak as he walked to another building in the area. "Anyway, it's good to know that such a relevant force from Oqia is thinking of setting foot on the continent for good.

Mylecent has already told me about your plans and your forces, so I open the doors of my house to you. Here you will have a space to interact with the other forces of Hilltop City and seek a higher level of security on this violent continent."

Minos and his group entered a small compartment of the building, an unused area at the moment, where a lot of dust covered the old furniture covered in black fabrics and even the floor.

"I appreciate the opportunity," Minos said sincerely, not caring about the small place at the back of the building they were being given.

In less than 24 hours from their previous conversation with Mylecent, they had gotten approval from the city council to recruit members in the area. At the same time, they received this post in the building from representatives of the forces behind the council and even a seat on the council that would give them voting rights in the future.

For now, they would only have some basic rights and obligations common to the other local forces, but in 10 years, they could start voting on important matters. In 100 years' time, their guild mates would be able to compete for positions within the council and get more benefits for their force, etc.

For now, they would only have some basic rights and obligations common to the other local forces, but in 10 years, they could start voting on important matters. In 100 years' time, their guild mates would be able to compete for positions within the council and get more benefits for their force, etc.

For the time being, their situation wasn't that impressive. But Minos was more than satisfied with everything Mylecent had achieved so easily and quickly. That's why he not only thanked the council leader, but also Mylecent.

She smiled at him and told him that he would pay dearly for this in the future. But for now, he shouldn't worry about debts to her.

"So, Minos, what are you going to do now?" Ysolt asked after Mylecent had escorted Chancellor Higline out of that 250 square meter room.

"We're going to clean this place up and leave a couple of our group as our local representatives." Minos smiled at the seer.

"But we'll still be in town for a few more days. We'll recruit at least 30 names and buy resources. After that, I intend to return to seclusion for another 10 years or so, if possible," he said as he looked back to where Mylecent had left.

"Will the help she wants from me require me to move there?" he asked the orange-haired beauty next to him.

Ysolt shook his head negatively. "We'll need you to influence the Hilltop City Council to support us in our war against the ruling wing of the royal family. But that will take time for you to achieve. For now, just adapt to your new situation and do what you have in mind. As long as you become more influential, we'll get what we want from you later."

"All right. I can do that." He didn't disagree, even though he was signing a blank contract with Mylecent.

Ysolt walked to the exit of that dusty room and said goodbye. "Well, I wish you luck. Mylecent and I will be leaving later today after a few more conversations around the city. It's not safe for us to stay in one place for too long."

"Good luck to you two, too."

"Hmm, enjoy your time here and build up your knowledge of Uzira. The local forces have a lot of information about the continent and the troublesome enemies you'll need to worry about."

"I'll keep that in mind."

Minos and his wives watched Ysolt leave without further ado, finally being alone in this place.

He looked at his wives in silence for a few moments, before focusing on the two Generals in the group, both level 117 Generals. "You two will stay here in Hilltop City from now on. Your mission will be to gather information about the local forces, the enemies of the local forces, the royal family and Odibrand Redwound. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

I'll send men once a year to collect your updates, bring you resources, as well as news about shifts.

In the meantime, you should also keep an eye out for the possibility of recruiting good talent. Eventually, we'll send more guild members to help you."

The two accepted their mission, before Minos gave the orders for the group to clean up the room and start making the place look like Armhands.

Soon afterwards, they would get to know a little more about the building representing the forces of Hilltop City, before returning to the ordinary side of the city, where they had to look for materials and recruits.

For the moment, Minos was in no hurry to reach Odibrand's heirs. He hadn't given up yet, so he was going to pursue the mission further. But that was something for him to think about in the future. Now he had other matters on his mind.

"Let's finish recruiting the group of Recruits and get back to our post. We'll set these people to learn the ways of Armhands and in 10 years we'll go after the Awakening Peak," Minos said to his wives, making Abby, in particular, smile at the thought of such a place.

In 10 years, she could get more of the Drops of Hell into her hands and get what she needed to awaken someone of the level of First Elder Juma.