Chapter 854: Chapter 24 Negotiations_2 Chapter 854: Chapter 24 Negotiations_2 Sage Palo began to narrate, outlining the background before continuing, “Cody and I both feel that we can’t go on like this, we need to change our approach. Right now, the college is starting to call for individuals and teams to explore parallel universes. After discussing with Cody, we agreed that perhaps we could form a United Corps and participate in it. You are somewhat more familiar with parallel universes than Cody, Serene, and I. We want to ask you if this is a journey you’re able to take and, if so, what we must be cautious of.”

After hearing Sage Palo’s words, Link was not surprised at all.

He had guessed as much before he arrived.

As for Sage Palo’s question, Link felt there was no need to hide or avoid the subject, and he directly and frankly said, “I think it’s possible to go, and moreover, if we want to go, we should go early.”

“Why do you say that?”

Sage Serene curiously asked from the side, “Although the Supreme Council has already sent several batches of forces in, and it seems the progress has been smooth, our Ravensmouth College, aside from Elise Clark, hasn’t yet set up a forward base there. With a Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell hostile to us over there, wouldn’t going early invite a lot of trouble?”

Link replied, “The advance army of the celestial civilization from the parallel universe is about to arrive here, and the cooperation between the Supreme Council and the Celestial Court is entering the next stage. The college sending people at this time is exactly to seize more of an early advantage before large-scale cooperation between the two sides begins.”

Despite recent good news constantly coming from the Wizard Forces led by the Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell, the first batch to enter the parallel universe, the ones who truly reaped the benefits of exploiting the parallel universe are actually few.

Ravensmouth College, by dispatching just an Elise Clark, had already seized an excessively large amount of latent early advantages and benefits.

For the past two years, the reason Ravensmouth College hasn’t sent more people is not because it couldn’t or out of fear of being targeted by the Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell, but rather to avoid appearing too greedy.

To put it bluntly, the influence of the Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell in the parallel universe is not even comparable to that of a single Elise Clark.

Of course, this doesn’t include combat power.

Sage Cody interjected with a question, “How does the advance army of the celestial civilization operate? Do they act like those from the Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell?”

The Wizard Forces represented by the Tower of the Great Sage Mitchell, after arriving in the parallel universe, were directly led to the frontline of the confrontation between the celestial and demonic civilizations by the celestial beings.

After allocating them a region factually occupied by the demonic civilization, the celestial beings provided only intelligence and paid material support.

All these matters had been gradually relayed back to the universe where the Wizard World resides over the past two years.

“Of course, that’s how it is, the principle of equivalent exchange,” Link nodded in affirmation to Sage Cody’s statement.

There has already been a broad framework for cooperation agreements between the Supreme Council and the Celestial Court.

Once their respective advance corps enter the other’s universe, they follow these cooperation agreements, which is reasonable and understandable.

“Is that so?”

Sage Cody muttered, as if something had occurred to him.

Sage Palo curiously glanced over, then asked Link the question for which he wanted to know the answer, “What about you? When do you plan to make a trip to the parallel universe?”

“The college has arrangements, and I’m not at liberty to disclose them,” Link spread his hands to show he was constrained, only able to hint, “If you manage to secure the college’s first batch of spots to go, perhaps it won’t be long before we can look out for each other in the parallel universe.”

“Really? That would be great.”

Sage Serene let out a sigh, “By then, with everyone taking care of each other, there’s strength in numbers.”

“Sister Serene also plans to go? What about your lab?”

Link immediately asked with concern.

In the past two years, Sage Serene had continuously achieved new successes in Potion Study.

The title of Master Potion Maker was indeed well-deserved.

Especially the several potions she introduced recently, they were very suitable for wizards venturing into the parallel universe.

If only the materials weren’t limited and the production not so difficult.

Just by selling those few potions, Sage Serene could have earned enough to buy 20 Palo Sage armies in these two years.

Even so, she still earned nearly enough to buy 10 Palo Sage armies’ worth of Magic Stones.

“Of course, I can’t abandon my lab, it’s just a trip to get some fresh insights,” Serene said with a smile, “After all, I’ve switched my research direction now, going on a field trip to the parallel universe will help with my development work.”

After pausing, a curious look appeared on Sage Serene’s face as she asked, “Over the past two years, have you really been content with teaching and haven’t continued your research on potions and alchemy?”

“That wouldn’t do, it would be a waste of time,” Link waved his hand, denying Sage Serene’s statement.

“Why haven’t you introduced any new products in the last two years, whether it’s potions or alchemy?”

Sage Serene continued to ask.

Without waiting for Link’s reply, Sage Palo interjected, “Selling constructions has already made him filthy rich, so why bother selling potions and alchemy products?”

“Exactly, constructions are profitable enough.”

Sage Cody also voiced his agreement.

Seeing the situation, Link thought to himself, well, today’s going to cost me.

He simply came out with it, “My dear sirs and madam, tell me how much you want, let’s not beat around the bush.”

“Hahaha…”

Sage Serene, Sage Palo, and Sage Cody all burst out laughing together.

After they had their laugh, Sage Serene waved her hand, “We’re not actually here to get magic stones from you. We want your Grande Sage Army to join our United Corps. Of course, if you have enough magic stones at hand, you’ll also need to contribute a sum as common military funds for the corps.”

“No problem, what are the terms?”

Link thought for a moment and agreed directly.

According to Dean Frist’s tone, and Link’s own understanding of how the college and Supreme Council operated, he deduced it was unlikely he’d be able to move freely with the Grande Sage Army after going to the parallel universe.

Instead of leaving the Grande Sage Army in his own universe, it was better to contribute them to the establishment of the United Corps.

As for contributing a sum of magic stones as common military funds, that was only to be expected.

“The terms are quite simple–you provide the personnel and funds and have Jasmine manage the Grande Sage Army. She’ll also take up a position within the United Corps Command Post,” Serene said without making Link wait, swiftly presenting the cooperation terms they had discussed.

“All right, I agree to all of it.”

Link readily consented.

Even if Serene hadn’t mentioned it, Link would have asked Jasmine to manage the Grande Sage Army on his behalf.

Over the last two years, Sandra had become somewhat distant from Link.

Lanny, Tiffany, and Fred had always been Sandra’s people, and naturally would not easily break away.

Yet they hadn’t left ‘Do Anything Freely.’ On the contrary, they participated quite actively, sustaining its growth.

That was now the most solid connection between Link and them.

So, aside from Link himself, Jasmine was the only suitable candidate to manage the Grande Sage Army.

The Brotherhood Troupe and Social Phobia Trio remained loyal, but their status was somewhat low at this point.

“Let’s raise a toast to celebrate our cooperation,” suggested Sage Palo, lifting his glass as the matter was settled.

“Sure, cheers.”

Glasses clinked again amidst a festive and lively atmosphere.

The official business for the day was all taken care of.

Link wasn’t in a rush to leave, so he stayed for a while longer in the club, chatting with Sage Serene, Sage Palo, and Sage Cody.

Somehow, the conversation turned to the past.

Sage Cody dredged up a couple of old stories about Link, both related to killings, and they had a lively discussion.

Link listened with mixed feelings.

Looking back on those days, that was when he was at his most psychologically sensitive.

He was worried his identity as a transmigrator would be discovered, yet he had the conflicting desire to be found out soon.

He wanted to lie low and mature, but one issue after another kept cropping up.

Indeed, it was the protagonist’s fate–a magnet for trouble in human form!