The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 386 - 269 An Indomitable Alliance

Chapter 386: Chapter 269 An Indomitable Alliance

The next morning, Rod enjoyed his first benefit.

An envoy from the Elder Council arrived at Star Town, presenting the robe, contract, salary, and resources for the Reserve Elder with both hands.

The extra weekly salary for a Reserve Elder was ten thousand silver coins.

Adding to Rod’s previous salary, his personal weekly income now reached an astounding twenty thousand silver coins. If calculated by the longest month, that would make his monthly salary soar to one hundred and eighty thousand silver coins, and his annual salary was more than one million four hundred and sixty thousand.

The robe of the Reserve Elder was a piece of spiritual equipment that could nourish the soul and restore Spiritual Energy.

The contract of the Reserve Elder was a symbol of his identity, representing his eligibility to participate in important meetings in the Royal City such as the Elder Council and the Council meetings, with half a vote, counting as half a person.

The resources allocated to the Reserve Elder were the main highlight.

In addition to a large amount of Blood Element, Spirit Tree Dew, Elf Grass Juice, and other conventional potions, there were also precious Life Potions.

Normally, from their second semester at Jinworth Academy, people start needing to take various spiritual potions to enhance their Spiritual Energy, improve their characteristics, ignite their Fire Spark, and boost their physical quality.

These spiritual potions mainly included Mercury Potion, Green Mold Potion, and Mandela Tree Root Potion, which suited different types of people.

They needed to spend a long time practicing and meditating in order to digest the potions and obtain growth in their Spiritual Energy, characteristics, and Fire Spark.

Even for those who focused on combat as their core training method in secret branches, these potions were indispensable.

Rod was the only exception.

All potions were ineffective on him.

To avoid raising suspicions, he placed all these potions inside the Dream Realm, either secretly selling some or giving them away as gifts.

But he had never brought out any of the really precious potions.

It was conceivable for ordinary potions, but these valuable potions would be hard to explain if brought out.

Rod still had the Green Grass Potion and the Holy White Tree Fruit he had once obtained, stored away in the most inner part of the storage for a long time now.

If it weren’t for acquiring the precious Life Potion, he would have almost forgotten about them.

An idea suddenly occurred to Rod—with his current status, giving away some precious potions to close friends and relatives shouldn’t arouse too much suspicion, right?

Both Life Potion and Green Grass Potion were precious potions for enhancing Spiritual Energy.

The Holy White Tree Fruit could clarify the soul, strengthen the soul’s trajectory, and help in improving the Fire Spark.

Then who should I give them to?

While Rod was contemplating this question, Molly came to report to him the mining situation of the Sun Crystal Vein.

The Royal City acted with remarkable speed.

No sooner had Elder Palos and Guardian Qiuqie’er left than their team immediately stationed themselves at the vein.

The officials instantly established the Sun Crystal Vein Administration Department of Star Town, and prospectors directly transformed into miners to extract the crystals.

The second wave of personnel arrived three clock hours later, and the mining site resumed operation by that evening.

According to the manager, the mine of Star Town could yield thirty Sun Crystals on a daily basis.

As per the agreement, three would be kept in Star Town.

Molly thought this was a great opportunity, as they could set up a whole system to regulate the use of these three Sun Crystals.

"We can establish a comprehensive reward and punishment mechanism, rather than just offering silver coins and spoils as compensation to the Pioneers willing to come here... It would allow us to grow Star Town’s forces and attract more Fire Holders to join us here..."

"It can also be used to cultivate our own foundation. Your Black Battle Group should be carefully managed..."

Molly suddenly stopped talking.

Rod yawned, "Keep talking."

"Stop touching my leg."

Rod awkwardly withdrew his hand, chuckling, "It’s a habit... just a habit."

Molly looked at him seriously, "If you have a need, I can meet it, but when we’re discussing official business, I hope you can be more serious."

Rod lazily stretched and placed his hand back on her black silk leg.

"Molly, you’re in charge of these matters. There’s really no difference between the Black Battle Group and the defense system of Star Town—it’s my money funding both, aren’t they all my people? Just handle it as you see fit."

Molly ignored his wandering hand, speaking earnestly, "It’s not the same. The Black Battle Group is your Battle Group, while the Defense Department of Star Town is Star Town’s defense system. They are part of Star Town’s Combatants and will not follow you if you move up a step in the future. The Black Battle Group, on the other hand, will remain your subordinates no matter where you go."

While enjoying the smooth and round sensation, Rod curiously asked, "Is this a custom in the Royal City? Does every high-rank combatant have their own Battle Group?"

Molly lifted her thigh, crossing them over each other and trapping his hand between them.

"No, only a few people have their own Battle Groups, like Lord Theodore’s Spell Guard, the Sun Knight’s Sun Knight Order, and Moon Knight Olivia’s Moonlight Knight Order."

Rod tried to pull his hand out a few times without success. Molly’s thighs were strong, gripping tightly, so he scratched his head with his other hand instead.

"Well then, go manage the Black Battle Group and carefully select suitable personnel. First use the Sun Crystals for Star Town, and you devise the specific reward mechanism. Once the Black Battle Group becomes capable of combat, we can allocate a part to them."

Molly nodded, "Okay."