arcane emperor

Chapter 508: Everything is for the sake of population (2 updates)
"Each territory is sending manpower to him? He didn't say what manpower it was!"

"Didn't he say that? Professionals only need 10 people per territory, and ordinary people only need 1000 people per territory."

"Ha, it's so funny. I thought he would put forward some conditions. He is indeed a mud-legged guy from a remote country."

"You can't say that. It's just that Lord Matthew doesn't understand that only by controlling power can you control everything."

“That’s right, no matter how much factories build, knowledge cannot increase.”

"Becoming a Grand Arcanist is the greatest pursuit, and everything else is just an illusion on the path of knowledge."

"This is still passable. Let other people do the work, and he can free up his hands to study."

"Pfft, so many refugees..."

"I don't even know how to ask for more Thorium shares, but I only want some people."

"Could it be that Matthew and the Gulf Territory are trying to help the great arcanist of Nomanor?"

"It's possible... the Grand Arcanist of Kenonorman has cooperation with the Dwarf Kingdom..."

"It should be like this, that's right."

"I see……"

"..."

After the meeting, the arcanist lords gathered together and kept discussing.

Almost everyone believed that Matthew's support for the Grand Arcanist of Kennoman was due to the latter's "arrangement."

Looking at Matthew with a calm expression, Mordenkainen couldn't help but ask him:

"What's going on? Is it the arrangement of the great arcanist Kenoman?"

He shook his head. Although he was very happy, Matthew did not show it. Instead, he replied calmly:
"No, I just want to use this opportunity to strengthen the connection between the territory and the dwarf kingdom."

"Their forging technology, smelting technology, and high-level and even legendary-level magic equipment production technology are all things we need to learn."

Mordenkainen could sense that Matthew was not lying.

But he also believed that the young arcanist did not tell the whole story.

Mordenkainen, who felt that he had a little acquaintance, hesitated for a while, but still did not continue to speak.

Matthew noticed his mood swings, and recalling his current situation of "lack of money", he helplessly made insinuations:
"After one or two months of expansion, the supply of ordinary combat supplies can basically be met."

"On the contrary, there are a smaller number of enchanted weapons and props. The newly trained spellcasters do not have the experience and production capabilities in this area."

"I still have to go to the Adventurer's Hall in Sewington to recruit some talents who are professional in making magic items."

"In order to recruit extraordinary magic item production talents, the Gulf Territory once offered a monthly salary of 10 gold coins, but unfortunately no one could meet the conditions."

“Does Sevington have many professionals in this field?”

Meeting Matthew's undisguised gaze, Mordenkainen, who was not slow, realized it immediately.

This young arcanist seemed to be aiming at him from the very beginning.

However, Mordenkainen was still a little tempted by the price Matthew offered.

Extraordinary level magic item makers can receive 10 gold coins per month, which is at least 40% higher than the market price.

Mordenkainen is moved!

He is so short of money now that he is going crazy!

He found a conference room in the conference hall, walked in with Matthew, and then asked straight to the point:

"why me?"

Matthew, who was not trying to cover up, moved out the Grand Arcanist of Kennoman without hesitation:

"The teacher told me, he said you are the best maker of magic props and equipment in Sewendon."

"Of course, given your production level, 10 gold coins may not be enough. I think 20 gold coins would be more appropriate." Even though Mordenkainen is about to enter the legendary level, he is still only an extraordinary level spellcaster after all.

The former is only three digits in the entire Netheril Empire, while the latter is dozens of times that number.

The monthly salary of 20 gold coins is more than what Mordenkainen earned in the first half of the year.

You know, Mordenkainen's mage tower consumes a lot of energy. In order to maintain a stable supply of energy, the monthly consumption is more than 10 gold coins.

The only way to make money is to sell spell scrolls, magic props and equipment.

But in Sevington, where there are many mage towers and extraordinary mages, the competition in this area is quite fierce.

Mordenkainen knew that Matthew's invitation to him was not just to create enchanted weapons and equipment to support the dwarf kingdom.

However, he couldn’t refuse Matthew’s price!

Looking at Matthew with a smile on his face, he obviously felt that he was plotting against him, but Mordenkainen really couldn't express any dissatisfaction.

This damn gold coin is really exciting!

There is no doubt that Mordenkainen was captured by the wealthy Matthew.

A minimum-standard mage tower costs only about 2000 million gold coins.

If you work for Matthew for 10 years, you can build another mage tower!

Mordenkainen, who spent 30 years building his mage tower, had no resistance at all.

However, before leaving, Mordenkainen couldn't help but ask:
"Recruiting professionals within the empire shouldn't be your main purpose, right?"

Shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly, Matthew expressed his true thoughts:
"I don't expect other territories to send talents. I just want the parliament to help bring refugees who are difficult to resettle to the territory as much as possible."

"My Bay Territory needs more people!"

Looking at Matthew's leaving figure, Mordenkainen frowned. He still didn't understand Matthew's intention.

However, thinking of his monthly salary of 20 gold coins, Mordenkainen couldn't help but smile:

"With enough gold coins to purchase elemental fuel, it won't take long for the lysis technique to be successful!"

left the conference room.

Under the leadership of the great arcanist Kenoman, Matthew first received the recruitment rewards from the previous period.

Became a second-class imperial viscount!
This also means that he can receive 2 kilograms of Thorium purchase share every year.

For an ordinary viscount, spending 200 million gold coins to buy these thoriums is sometimes really a big burden.

Therefore, some nobles will choose to sell part of their shares, which will also be a considerable amount of income.

At the same time, the Sewington Council made a promise to Matthew that it would arrange for as many lords as possible to provide professional support to the Gulf Territory.

Matthew didn't have any objections to this. He just made a small mention and asked the Sewendon Council to issue an announcement in the Mathematical Olympiad newspaper.

Bay Leader and I are going to the Arcane News!

The staff of the parliament agreed, and took the check handed over from Matthew with some uneasiness. They confirmed that the Grand Arcanist of Kennoman had no idea, and hurriedly patted their chests to express it to Matthew.

Schedule now!

As a result, Matthew and the Gulf Territory's "recruitment" announcement appeared on the pages of the Arcane News, and it was also located in a particularly conspicuous position.

Most of the lords in the Netheril Empire already know the reputation of Matthew and the Gulf Territory.

Their behavior of "paying" to accommodate refugees has aroused discussions among many lords and nobles.

Finally everyone came to a conclusion.

Matthew is worthy of being a student of the great arcanist of Kennoman, he is better than his master!
In response to everyone's ridicule, Matthew, who had returned to the Gulf Territory, looked at the refugees transported in the large teleportation array and said cheerfully:
“What’s the point of advertising for a larger population?”

(End of this chapter)