Flame Cloud Oil, You Need to Show Some Sincerity

Chapter 73 Flame Cloud = Oil, You Need to Show Some Sincerity (Updated, Please Subscribe)

Ronin's idea was indeed very attractive to Rhodes, but you can't expect to get it for free.

You Dalaran people need to give me your share of the investment, since I'm the one providing the raw materials.

Even if the floating cities of Azeroth develop in the future, their own Flame Clouds will become something similar to Middle Eastern oil.

When the time comes, I'll raise the price arbitrarily, and you won't be allowed to bargain.

"Mr. Rhodes, if you wish, we can let you be a guest in Dalaran, or even let you settle down in Dalaran."

And we will do our best to help you research Flame Cloud and create a brand new power source.

"Letting the city fly into the sky is a good thing for the entire Alliance and for Azeroth," Rhonin said.

After learning of the appearance of a new floating city, the mages of Dalaran made all sorts of speculations.

Some people think that Rhodes might be one of the lucky ones who obtained some ancient Titan technology.

Some people believe that he may have obtained some kind of strange magical energy, which allows a huge floating city to fly.

Some mages even thought that the other party might have defected to the Scourge and obtained the Scourge's technology, but this was quickly refuted by other mages.

After all, the Scourge doesn't have many floating cities, and the previous floating city was much larger than Naxxramas.

But he never imagined before he came that this ability would come from the power of one person. To lift up a huge city with just one person's strength—what incredible power that is!

What kind of special ability is it? Luo Ning was very curious.

"Hmph! Rhodes is just an ordinary civilian. He's not some high-ranking member of the Alliance. It's his right to live wherever he wants. Dalaran isn't exactly a great place either," Sylvanas said.

These bastards from Dalaran, are they trying to steal people?

I used my body to keep this kid in Undercity for now. Do you think you can just take him away for free?

You're dreaming. No way.

"Master Luo Ning! The conditions you mentioned are not enough to sway me, as you should know."

"If it's about magical research, the mages of Silvermoon City, or even some mages in Undercity, can help me complete my research. I don't necessarily need to cooperate with you in Dalaran," Rhodes said.

You're trying to get something for nothing! All you've done is promise me a place to live in Dalaran. Do you think I need permanent residency in Dalaran?

Moreover, living in your Dalaran is practically equivalent to joining your Dalaran, and from now on, I'll be under the noses of you mages.

Lao Tzu's goal was to become a major oil tycoon.

"So, Mr. Rhodes, what do you want? Don't forget, you're a member of the Alliance!" Rhodes said.

They possess powerful spatial abilities and also control the power of a new type of floating city.

Moreover, he possesses immense combat power. Why would such a talent be overlooked by the Alliance? Luo Ning was quite puzzled.

However, Stormwind does have its problems now, with a certain countess and Grand Duke Regent Bolvar jointly assisting the young king.

The mages of Dalaran suspected that the countess might have some problems, and that even King Varian's disappearance might be related to her, but they had not yet found any suitable evidence.

Moreover, the Regent of Stormwind, Duke Bolvar, trusts this woman very much, so the mages of Dalaran can't easily interfere.

Does this Rhodes know something that makes him unwilling to serve the Alliance in Stormwind?

"Please don't misunderstand anything. I personally live in the Western Wilderness, and I'm not a nobleman of the Alliance, nor am I the son of a nobleman."

On the contrary, I was just an ordinary citizen, and I was even judged as a vagrant by Stormwind before I became a warlock.

"I only obtained ordinary citizenship. Strictly speaking, I'm just an ordinary citizen," Rhodes said.

Don't try to intimidate me with the alliance; I'm not buying it.

"So you're going to pledge allegiance to the tribe?" Ronin asked.

"I'm not loyal to any tribe. I'm just friends with some of the tribe's high-ranking leaders. Is there a problem with visiting a friend's land?" Rhodes said.

Anyway, there's nothing worth staying for in the Western Wilderness, and Rhodes has no plans to go back to live there.

His own little succubus had been summoned to Undercity by Rhodes not long ago, and now the western farm only had some of the livestock that Rhodes had raised before.

He had previously held the title of Warlock Apprentice in Stormwind City, simply to gain exposure to Fel magic; Rhodes had even paid to learn from him.

And who told you I was going to join the tribe? The tribe, this little temple, can't even accommodate a Buddha like me.

"Please! Mage Rhonin, you are indeed not sincere enough, and Mr. Rhodes is right, the Horde is not as bad as you think. Perhaps many people in the Alliance have misunderstood the Horde," said the female mage Jaina.

That's great! Finally, a human is willing to accept the tribe just like we are. This is truly a good thing.

It's a pity that Rhodes doesn't have a high status in the Alliance. If he had a high position and power in the Alliance, he could have facilitated a peace treaty between the Horde and the Alliance.

"Show some sincerity! Rhonin, you're my brother-in-law, and a member of the Council of Six of Dalaran," Sylvanas said.

My little man is very opinionated. I had warned him before not to agree to any of Luo Ning's conditions.

This kid actually started bargaining! Well then, I'll see what you're capable of!

"I admit that the mages of Silvermoon City are very good, but that was the Silvermoon City of the past, the golden age of the high elves."

After the Second War, many high elf archmages moved to Dalaran.

"Dalaran has gathered the best mages in all of Azeroth, so it will definitely be able to provide you with better research conditions and be more capable of developing your special cloud," Rhonin said.

Silvermoon City used to be inferior to Dalaran, but now it's actually worse.

As for the Forsaken mages of Undercity.

Heh! Rhodes really looked down on these undead. The mages among them were just some former apprentices from Dalaran, or rather, court mages trained in Lordaeron.

"I'm truly sorry, Master Ronin, it seems we can't reach an agreement," Rhodes said.

"So what are your conditions, Mr. Rhodes?" Ronin sighed and asked.

It seems impossible to bring this kid back to Dalaran with just words.

"I want the magical knowledge of Dalaran. I want to see all the books in Dalaran's library," Rhodes said.

If possible, Rhodes would like to know more about the Guardians of Azeroth, and how the Guardians were created in Dalaran.

Why was there no next Guardian after Medivh's death? With the Guardian's immense power, couldn't we just create another one?

"I'm sorry! The Dalaran library cannot be opened to the public. It contains some very dangerous magic, and many evil spells can cause great harm to this world," Rhonin said.

"Please! Rhonin, can you show some sincerity? For example, what is Dalaran willing to give?" Even Jaina, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly.

If I hadn't brought Luo Ning here, Luo Ning wouldn't have even made it to Undercity. Since you're here to negotiate, you should at least offer some of your own bargaining chips!

"The entire Dalaran is not ruled by me alone. The Council of Six and many archmages collectively discuss and decide everything."

"I have no other right, I really can't agree to these things!" Luo Ning said helplessly.

It's not that he didn't want to promise any benefits, but he couldn't help it; Dalaran wasn't his personal fiefdom.

Moreover, what Rhodes wants is far too sensitive for Dalaran; Dalaran's magical library is not some mainland import.

"Then, Mr. Rhonin, please go back for now and have a good discussion with the mages of Dalaran."

Let's discuss how you want to cooperate. I'll give you a month to talk it over.

"Come to Undercity in a month, and we'll have a good talk. What do you think?" Rhodes said.

When I got to the provincial capital, I was looking for an excuse, and this was a good opportunity to take advantage of it.

Let those bastards in Dalaran discuss this. In one month, I'll build the Dark Portal to connect the two worlds.

"Actually, it won't take that long. We can come up with a result in about half a month," Luo Ning said.

After all, the Alliance is still waiting for a reply! Right now, the Alliance is very nervous about this floating city, fearing that the Horde has gained new military power.

"Just one month! During this month, I will also conduct some friendly negotiations with the mages of Silvermoon City. The highest bidder wins! You agree, right?" Rhodes said.

"Alright, Mr. Rhodes, since that's the case, then it's agreed that it will be a month from now."

"I will come to Undercity again, and I will do my best to persuade the other members of the Council of Six to offer you a suitable price." Ronin nodded and said.

This is putting pressure on him, and also on Dalaran.

Tell them that you are not the only ones I, Rhodes, have partnered with.

Luo Ning had never seen such special clouds before, and did not know their production principles or even their working principles.

The mages of Silvermoon City might actually be able to successfully build a floating city.

At that point, this guy named Rhodes will no longer cooperate with Dalaran.

"Archmage Rhonin, if you have nothing else to do, please leave! I don't really welcome living people here," Sylvanas said.

Chapter 3 is here, the author is going to sleep.

(End of this chapter)