After Zhang Bo finished speaking with them, he returned to the library of the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower.
After all, building good relationships with those Human Mages was Zhang Bo's top priority.
As for what kind of waves, or even undercurrents leading to conflicts, would be stirred up in the Town Area, that was none of his business.
What he wanted was precisely this effect; if there were no waves, no undercurrents, no conflicts, no riots, no bloodshed, then Zhang Bo would actually be unwilling to see it.
“Everyone, I’m back.
Last night, what insights did you gain from these two magic items?
If you have any questions, you can always ask me.” Zhang Bo stood at the library’s front desk again, looking at the eager eyes below, a brilliant and sincere smile on his face.
He was indeed quite sincere now, because for Zhang Bo, the more these Human Mages sought knowledge and were eager to learn, the faster he could draw closer to them and thus meet the technical conditions for a soul contract.
Of course, Zhang Bo now felt that he had already met the basic conditions for a soul contract; these Human Mages were already sufficient for him to sign a soul contract with them.
After all, seeing how much they approved of him, even if Zhang Bo didn't want to sign a magic contract with them, if it really came to it, if Deherim was about to be destroyed, Shen Mu was already dead, and they were about to return to the terrible situation of frozen time, perhaps they wouldn't even need Zhang Bo to speak; they themselves would beg Zhang Bo if they could form a soul contract.
Therefore, Zhang Bo was truly very happy and pleased.
He was now just waiting for the destruction of Deherim and Shen Mu's final death, after which the Human forces would make a second investment.
And he might be able to, relying on the good impression and ideas he had left in Deherim, take over the inheritance of that Human Empire Mage type.
If he was lucky, he might even be recognized by that Human Empire and become their spokesperson in the Blue Star World.
If that were the case, he might become the second Shen Mu.
After all, for Zhang Bo, he truly understood Shen Mu.
The details of his development were like a suddenly appearing new star in a short period of time, reaching its current level, developing quickly and rapidly, even the Diesel Company couldn't stop him.
However, if it truly reached that point, Zhao Bo would have to discuss matters concerning the Wood Elf Plane with Manager Yang.
He was also quite grateful to Manager Yang, and even if he obtained the inheritance of the Human forces, he would never have any conflict with Manager Yang.
After all, Manager Yang had financially supported his family and his education when he was young, so it could be said that it was a grace of rebirth.
In his heart, Zhang Bo had long regarded Manager Yang as his godfather, a very close elder.
As for betrayal, he would absolutely not betray him; instead, close cooperation between them was absolutely no problem.
Moreover, Zhang Bo also knew that the Human force Shen Mu possessed in the Star Realm was quite powerful, perhaps even difficult for the Wood Elf Plane to contend with.
And in that case, as long as he could provide the resources of that large Human force in the Star Realm to Manager Yang, allowing him to support the Wood Elf Plane, it would significantly increase Manager Yang's status within the Wood Elf Plane.
And if he developed better, Manager Yang's development would also be smoother.
This was complementary.
After all, if he encountered trouble, Manager Yang would certainly send elite Wood Elves to help him.
He knew that Manager Yang also had no children and had always regarded him and Song Ge as his children.
Now that he had achieved success and his own career, Manager Yang would naturally be very happy for him.
“I will definitely not disappoint Manager Yang.
Compared to Song Ge taking over the Green Leaf Group, I might truly be able to take over the current Deherim and the investment of that large Human force behind it.” Thinking of this, Zhang Bo's smile became even more sincere.
For him, this was truly a new possibility, and a completely new one with great potential.
...
However, just as Zhang Bo began to communicate with those Human Mages, a disturbance had already begun to appear in the Town Area of Deherim at this very moment.
A disturbance that began to intertwine.
“Cai Dong, at this point, we should kill one to warn a hundred.
Don't worry about whether it's right or wrong; it's better to kill one innocent person than to let one guilty person go.” A senior manager stood before Cai Dong, holding his weapon, and said fiercely, “Whether those middle-level managers are truly with us is a matter of two opinions.
They say they obey our management, but what they're actually thinking, I think you, Cai Dong, know very well.”
“Exactly, exactly, Cai Dong, I also support his statement.
At this point, we should kill one to warn a hundred.
Many of those damned middle-level managers are not convinced by us.
If we don't have a few true confidants as middle-level managers, then we would probably have been hollowed out long ago.” Another middle-level manager also spoke fiercely, his face showing a sense of exasperation and even a hint of pleasure in his tone.
Because the explanation Zhang Bo gave them was truly too good.
They hadn't expected that there were still remnants of the Diesel Company among them.
And these remnants of the Diesel Company were simply a perfect excuse bestowed upon them by heaven.
As long as they used this excuse to purge those middle-level managers, any middle-level managers they didn't get along with could be directly killed.
After all, these Blue Star Humans were managed by Blue Star Humans themselves, and as senior managers among the Blue Star Humans, they naturally now possessed the right to judge them.
Even directly killing them was not a problem at all.
After all, they also knew that Shen Mu simply didn't care how these Blue Star Humans managed themselves.
As Spiritual Realm Lords, what they needed was spiritual power.
As long as these Blue Star Human managers could manage these Blue Star Humans well and provide him with a continuous stream of spiritual power, that would be enough.
As for how those humans managed themselves, they were allowed to decide that themselves.
This could be seen from the time of the Diesel Company, and now that they were in Deherim, Shen Mu was even more extreme, directly handing over the complete autonomy of the Blue Star Humans to them for management.
Shen Mu only needed their spiritual power; as long as the spiritual power didn't drop too much, then all autonomous actions of those humans were their responsibility, and he would absolutely not interfere in the slightest.
This gave these senior managers the opportunity to secretly extend their influence.
After all, at that time, these middle-level managers had betrayed them, which had already greatly angered these senior managers.
Now that they had the opportunity for revenge, to eradicate those thorns in their side whom they had hated to the core, it was truly a very good opportunity, and these senior managers would absolutely not give it up for a second.
That's why they gathered before Cai Dong at this time, telling him their plan.
What they wanted was for Cai Dong, the highest supervisor, to make a decision.
Or rather, it could be called a forced palace, because they needed Cai Dong to issue this order.
After all, Cai Dong was the highest supervisor; if he didn't issue the order, even though these senior managers could carry out executions privately, they were afraid of Shen Mu if he, as the Lord, inquired about it and Cai Dong didn't defend them.
They feared that Shen Mu might become angry with them over this matter and withdraw his trust in them.
“Are you being a bit too extreme now?
After all, Zhang Bo said that Shen Mu asked him to conduct a secret investigation, and then he trusted us, which is why he gave us this decision-making power.”
Cai Dong looked at these senior managers; he clearly understood their thoughts.
Therefore, he showed no sign of anger at all, but rather looked at all the senior managers before him with a very calm demeanor, and said to them earnestly: “Should we wait a bit longer, or perhaps test Lord Shen Mu’s attitude and conduct some investigations before reporting to Lord Shen Mu?
Can we do it this way, instead of us acting privately and directly arresting and executing anyone we deem to be remnants of the Diesel Company?
That would be a bit inappropriate.”
“I say, Bo Ge, it’s no longer a question of right or wrong.
It’s about us needing to use this opportunity to eliminate some of those damned middle-level managers who betrayed us back then.” These senior managers directly stated their intentions: “At that time, those middle-level managers who submitted the online list had already betrayed us once.
You must understand, this list was supposed to be set by us alone, but they ended up submitting the list themselves.
This indicates that they have already started trying to hollow out our authority.”
“Exactly.
When they want to hollow out our authority, they know that contradictions are absolutely irreconcilable, because if we are hollowed out, how miserable our fate will be, Cai Dong, you should know very well in your heart.” The other senior managers also looked at Cai Dong, their eyes full of fierce expressions.
They no longer wanted to endure.
Previously, leveling up with those middle-level managers in the apartment buildings had already greatly angered them.
Now, letting them continue to stay here already showed their own incompetence; being unable to punish their betrayal had already challenged their authority and could even be said to have provoked their dignity.
These senior managers had made up their minds to execute a group of middle-level managers to establish their prestige; otherwise, how would they dare to cultivate their own core team or develop their own circle later?
If they lost face, how could they have a circle?
“Alright, I understand what you mean.
Are you perhaps a little dissatisfied with me now?
After all, you must understand that Lord Shen Mu appointed me as the supervisor, so I should have the highest authority.
Now all of you are saying that you want to execute some middle-level managers, so please tell me, how many remnants of the Diesel Company are there among them, and how many humans can provide spiritual power to Lord Shen Mu?” Cai Dong looked at everyone at this moment, his face indifferent, because he understood very well that this kind of forced palace was actually a challenge to his authority.
“Cai Dong, we didn’t mean anything else.
We were just too angry.
Now that there’s this good opportunity, we united to find you, because we still need you, Cai Dong, to take the lead.” At this moment, the senior managers’ expressions changed.
Seeing the anger on Cai Dong’s face, they quickly began to explain, understanding how much weight Cai Dong held in the heart of Lord Shen Mu.
“We truly didn’t mean anything else, Cai Dong.
What we’re saying now is actually for the sake of Deherim, and you, Cai Dong, should also think about it.
Those guys actually submitted the list themselves privately; this completely challenges your authority as a supervisor.
Logically, we should be the ones collecting a batch of lists and submitting them to you, Cai Dong, for approval.
How could they submit the list themselves?
And later, regarding the combat issues of the Spiritual Realm Soldiers, they also formed their own small circles.
Sometimes, they simply wouldn’t go to some places we arranged, and there were many hidden conflicts between us, as if there was a huge barrier.
How can this be allowed?”
The others also had somewhat conflicted expressions, especially seeing Cai Dong’s genuine anger, and some began to back down.
After all, although they were forcing his hand, they only wanted Cai Dong to acknowledge this matter and allow them to execute a group of Blue Star Humans they found quite annoying.
They didn't actually want to completely break ties with Cai Dong and turn hostile.
That would be disadvantageous to both parties.
So, at this moment, they all backed down, their tones softened, and their previously angry expressions turned into requests, even pleas, as they looked at Cai Dong.
“Alright, I know about this matter.
You’ll have to let me think about it.” Cai Dong, seeing their attitudes soften, slowly reined in the indifferent and angry expressions on his face.
“Those middle-level managers who don’t listen to us certainly shouldn’t be let off, but we need to pick a few typical ones.
After all, they have all been promoted to Spiritual Realm Commanders by Lord Shen Mu.
If we kill them, wouldn’t that also be challenging Lord Shen Mu?”
“Yes, yes, that’s right.” These senior managers all nodded repeatedly, their faces a bit awkward, but for them, saying these things at this moment indeed made them a bit unsure of what to say. (End of Chapter)