Chapter 753: "powerhouses' Gathering"
Chapter 753: “powerhouses’ Gathering”
"Hum, hum. I'm going to depart now. See you at the capital, Jake."
Ainsley talked a bit more with Jake before cutting off the call. Right after that, she departed for the capital with her people.
Since the capital was where the government's influence was the strongest, Ainsley had to be careful about everything and anything.
The force she brought with her wasn't a lot, only thirty people or so, but all of them were the best of the best.
With that, the convoy arrived at the capital right when it was lunchtime.
They didn't meet any trouble whatsoever as they settled in their hotel, but who would have known that Jevon, who was out to scout the situation, brought back shocking news.
"I just saw the Aretha Family's convoy heading to another hotel. There's also a lot of people from the 7 Sacred families following the Aretha Family."
Jevon's face was dark as he mentioned the Aretha Family. He still couldn't forget how they almost destroyed the Sloan Family.
Ainsley, who was sitting on the couch in her bedroom with Cellino on her lap, also gasped in surprise.
"The Aretha Family and the other 7 Sacred Families are also here? Do they want to attend the auction in person?"
"I think so. After all, I also saw the Walter Family and those from the 7 Great Families. I think this live auction has attracted all sorts of powerhouses…"
He didn't tell Ainsley that all the big guild' leaders were also here. Plus other forces such as those in politics, the nobles, the country's military powerhouses, the businessmen, and so on.
The auction hall would be full of countless powerhouses at the top of the Godlif Country!
When Jevon knew that Ainsley would auction that pinky-sized Inheritance Stone, he was worried that these powerhouses would create troubles.
The mafia council would indeed protect their participants, but what if they're also curious about the stone's source?
What if they put pressure on the Sloan Family?
Ainsley knew Jevon's thoughts, but she only shook her head.
"Don't worry. They won't do anything yet. At least until I announce the mine's existence. But by then, I would have secured countless backers to protect us as the island."
Ainsley even thought of selling stocks to other forces if they wanted to be involved in Pandora Treasure Island's mine business.
With this, they wouldn't think that the Sloan Family wanted to monopolise the whole island but in the end, the Sloan Family was still the sole owner and the one monopolising the island.
Even if they tried to take the island by force, they had to consider the thirteen backings behind her back.
Not to mention those in the mafia society, even the big guilds couldn't be offended so easily, especially the alchemist and the healer guild.
Many of their members were parts of the governments but also parts of the mafia. The guilds had always been neutral, but it didn't mean they couldn't cooperate with one side.
If greedy powerhouses wanted to snatch the island, they had to face these guilds. Who would want to see their potion supplies cut off and have no access to healers?
Ability users weren't more than the normal people, but they were all above the ordinary people. How could the ability users live without potions and healers?
They'd be a fool!
Not to mention the business world had the Billios Family as the sole emperor. Who would be so foolish to snatch the business that the Billios Family participated in?
These powerhouses could only bow their heads and obediently become the shareholders if they wanted to taste the island's mining business.
When Jevon saw Ainsley's resolute eyes, he finally let down his guarded heart. The young man nodded at the little toddler and immediately went out to find more information.
A few hours later, Ainsley and her group prepared to attend the auction while bringing the Inheritance Stone with them.
The mafia council had said that the participants could choose to hide the item they wanted to auction off until it was their turn.
Thus, no one knew that the legendary Inheritance Stone would show up tonight, but many forces already thought tonight's auction might be one of the biggest auctions in Godlif country.
After all, the mafia council was a behemoth that could go head to head with the current government.
If the auction wouldn't show off precious items, why would the mafia council make it into a nationwide auction?
People could even bid for any items through live broadcast!
The night came by, and various powerhouses started to enter the large auction building at the capital.
This auction building was owned by many businessmen and nobles. It had been famous for holding large and important auctions throughout the year.
Since the auction time coincided with when the government and the mafia usually held a truce, the auction became a gathering of mixed sides.
Those from the government sides, a.k.a, the military, the political families and the country's nobles, used the chance to mingle with those from the mafia and the business society.
The country had to be united to survive the upcoming beast and monster tide. This gathering was a good coincidence.
Or maybe, the mafia council had calculated this with the government side to create a reason for countless powerhouses to interact with each other.
Usually, before the end of the year, the mafia would hold an annual gathering consisting of all high-ranking mafia families plus the 7 great and 7 sacred families.
But now, the gathering would be turned into a coronation event where all high-ranking families would attend and be the new high-ranking families' witnesses.
This year's change is really great that everyone had to suspect the mafia council!
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