The story's first hostage!

A week had passed since the deadline was fixed. Wang Wei was having a meeting with all his representatives of the 26 SG Unit in his company. He now had a full list of all of his 'enemies'.

'' Texas, only the minor 12 aristocratic families have agreed to your terms. It seems that they're doing it in response to the help that you provided. ''

'' It's within expectations, don't worry. What about the various organizations? "

" They are all supporting us. The fighter's and spiritualist's associations have proposed their service cheeply. ''

Of course they would, the Stargate company is their biggest client always paying handsomely for different expeditions and would buy everything from herbs to demons beasts to all kind of finding. They rose in power now that they have finally became independent and non reliant on the powerful families and they probably want to keep their freedom and prestige that they've recently gained.

'' It is also expected, hire them all for security purposes for a 1 year duration. Pay them more than we normally do. I want all available manpower guarding you and the company's assets. Don't fret about the cost. I'm rich and sooner I will own the entire city. Mouahahahahahahaha. ''

'' Without offence Texas, how are we doing it?"

" Elementary my dear Watson. Those barbarians don't understand the concept of economy. They haven't even put up laws to protect their dear DSC currency. Currency is normally based on something important, something precious. What do you think will happen when we'll introduce something even more valuable but not accepting their money for it? Their stupid barbaric system will fall and even a trillion worth of money won't save them. Mouahahahhahahaha. ''

'' What's a trillion? "

" Don't try to debate with me if you don't even know how to count to a trillion. Just launch the 3 pills that we've agreed upon with the Alchemist's Association and don't accept money from other than our 'allies'. For the rest just accept something with a superior value to it. Just follow the instructions on the paper that I gave you and everything will be fine. Let hell let loose on this city. Get me also the black clothes with the human skull on it. It's time for me to take up and assume my new identity as a true evil lord. MOUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. ''

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The following days were met with uproar and trepidations when the news that 3 long lost pills got on the market. Many nobles family sold their possessions to get their hands on it only to be disappointed about it requiring an exchange of something of 'superior value'.

There was never a case when Demon Spirit Coins wheren't accepted in a transaction. This caused many complaints but in the end it was meaningless. The company 'selling' the products were heavely guarded and the appeal to the sain judgment hall was pointless since their was no laws violation.

The final entity that they could turn to was ultimately the city's lord.

A meeting was held between the city's lord and the Alchemist's Association president.

'' I already warned you about not crossing this boy's path. He is the incarnation of heavens itself. He is gifted in nearly all domains to my knowledge, he had answered to all of my questions time and time again. He must have been born with divine knowledge and I repeatedly told you to cooperate with him. See what your stubbornness has led us to? We have defied the heavens and we can only pray that it would show mercy after its furor. ''

'' Do you believe in this divine knowledge? No one can do what he did. Don't you think it's possibly something else? "

" Are you implying that forbidden and vile technique? "

" I do. ''

'' No it can't be possible. I can feel it every time I doubted his words or considered some other means. That boy has some divine protection, something that could control and alter the rules of the world. ''

'' I also perceived it a few times even if it seemed he wasn't aware of it. ''

The city's lord then stood up and began pacing. He turned to the old man and asked :

" What do you advise me to do old friend?"

'' Just yield and admit defeat before whoever or whatever is protecting this boy decides to intervene. ''

'' You know I can't afford to do that. You know him well, can't you plead my case to him? "

" I am not that close to him. He only interact normally with our director. I'll try to pull her to our cause but I can't promise anything, he's as stubborn as a rock. ''