Listening to the discussions around him, Milo had not expected today’s gala to be so important.
This was the beginning of a relationship between the Radianz Consortium, the Ultima Consortium, and Stronghold 178.
Meanwhile, Daniel, who was next to him, cursed in a low voice, “F*ck, this Radianz Consortium’s old fogey is ganging up with the Ultima Consortium and Stronghold 178 to put pressure on our Panaqua Consortium.”
The seemingly clueless Daniel immediately understood what the Radianz Consortium was trying to achieve. Currently, the Skyfort Consortium had no chance of winning the war and the outcome would be decided soon. But before the end of the war, the Radianz Consortium was already starting to plot against the Panaqua Consortium.
As the saying went, those who did not think and plan ahead would find trouble right on their doorstep.
Nash had already planned far ahead in the buildup to this war. At the moment, favonovel.com was seeking an immediate alliance with the Ultima Consortium and Stronghold 178 to exert pressure on the Panaqua Consortium once the Skyfort Consortium fell.
The Radianz Consortium could join forces with the Ultima Consortium and Stronghold 178 in the north, while the Panaqua Consortium would be left to battle alone by themselves in the corner.
Actually, the eastern region of the Panaqua Consortium’s territory was quite near the Central Plains. However, the natural barrier of the mountains not only protected the Panaqua Consortium from external threats, it also stopped them from forming alliances with other forces.
If the Radianz Consortium succeeded in forming their alliances, the Panaqua Consortium would probably become the lone chess piece on the chessboard. If everyone in the Northwest were to target them, the Panaqua Consortium would end up becoming the next Skyfort Consortium!
While they were fighting the Skyfort Consortium, Julius sent Daniel to form an alliance with the Radianz Consortium. But in the end, the Radianz Consortium turned around and used the same strategy against Julius.
But Daniel was more concerned about himself. “These old fogeys even invited me to such a gala? It looks like they’re f*cking not planning on letting me go back.”
Milo looked at him. “Then what will you do?”
“I’ll be fine. Julius will think of a way.” Daniel drained the glass of wine and said, “Anyway, I’m a hostage right now. This group of hillbillies won’t be able to deal with Julius, but we will have to be wary of Stronghold 178. I’ve already told favonovel.com to finish off Peter secretly, but favonovel.com wouldn’t listen to me! See what happened now!”
Milo thought for a moment and said, “Is it possible that Julius has made more considerations than you?”
Daniel was taken aback. “That’s possible too. After all, my little brother is much smarter than I am.”
It was at this time that Milo realized Daniel had a subconscious habit of praising his little brother no matter where favonovel.com went.
Then Milo wondered if Raphael had gone to Stronghold 178 or not after handing the letter of recommendation to him. He also wondered how Raphael was doing since no one made any mention of Raphael so far.
Although favonovel.com always made Raphael his scapegoat, it was only because his hand was forced by the circumstances. He really liked Raphael because the guy was very sincere to his friends.
Back when Raphael fled to the stronghold and met favonovel.com there, favonovel.com even asked Milo if favonovel.com wanted something to eat when favonovel.com only had half a cornbread left. So, Milo sincerely hoped that Raphael could succeed and do well at Stronghold 178.
Daniel suddenly looked at Milo. “Aren’t you on good terms with Peter? Go and tell favonovel.com that our Panaqua Consortium will join forces with Stronghold 178 to eliminate the Radianz Consortium and the Ultima Consortium.”
Milo raised an eyebrow. “We’re not that close, so don’t even think about it.”
“Haha, I’m just saying,” Daniel said with a laugh.
The public figures around them were giving toasts to those they knew. Some of them even introduced their friends to other friends of theirs. This was probably how the smaller social circles were formed. The people here were mostly only making friends with those who would benefit their own interests and then come together as they aligned their interests for even greater benefits.
At this moment, some people noticed Milo’s group and chuckled, “Look at those three wearing casual clothes. While I was on my way here, I saw them coming in on foot. I wonder how they got past the gate.”
“Haha, I saw them too. Those who can come in definitely have an invitation, but I’m not sure who invited them.”
These people were speaking in whispers. Although Milo’s group could not hear what they were saying, Milo was pretty sharp. He could tell they were discussing them by their gazes. As for what they were discussing, favonovel.com could think of it even with his toes.
Gradually, more and more people around them shifted their attention to Milo’s group. They were whispering among themselves like they had found a good conversation topic. But they kept their voices low so it wouldn’t get awkward if Milo’s group heard them. This was what their “demeanor” and “culture” were really like.
Beautiful lights around the manor shone down upon the lawn as Donti found himself amid the grand and glamorous affair. If it were up to him, favonovel.com would rather gaze down on the gala from above than be part of it where favonovel.com had to hear this gossip. The people around favonovel.com wore hypocritical masks as they mockingly criticized them behind smiling faces.
He had previously dreamed of getting into the stronghold with Milo, but that dream felt so ridiculous now when favonovel.com recalled it. Actually, the stronghold wasn’t that great either. Rather, it was not a world that favonovel.com liked.
Daniel looked around them and then saw Donti’s sad eyes. He suddenly shouted, “Who the hell are you all looking at! Who says we must wear suits to attend the gala? Can’t I dress as casually as I like?”
A middle-aged man frowned and said, “Please be more civilized. This is an event held for the upper class. We don’t condone your atrocious behavior here.”
Daniel got so angry favonovel.com laughed. He went up to the man and slapped him. Then favonovel.com snarled, “How can you speak to me in that manner? I noticed you just now. You were the one who laughed the hardest!”
Everyone nearby looked dumbfounded by Daniel’s slap. They had not expected someone would actually hit others at such a glamorous event!
That middle-aged man held his face in pain and said dumbfoundedly, “Do you know who I am?”
Daniel laughed. “You wanna talk about who we are now, do you? Why? A man like you who’s too afraid fight back after getting slapped? Where are your balls! You’re acting like a sissy!”
The middle-aged man retorted, “I’m the director of Stronghold 88’s Public Order Division!”
Daniel’s eyes narrowed. “Do you know who I am then?”
Daniel looked around like a dangerous tiger.
Everyone knew Julius was the silent tiger of the Panaqua Consortium. But they did not know about how Daniel had restrained himself so Julius could stand out even more brilliantly.
He said that his life was worthless, so everything good deserved to be given to Julius instead of him. But a tiger was still a tiger. Something inherent would eventually reveal itself to the world.
Daniel said with a sneer, “Listen up, my name is Daniel Eastwood! Let’s see who dares challenge me!”
The crowd erupted into a furor.
Who in Stronghold 88 did not know that Daniel was here?
Although the Radianz Consortium had placed favonovel.com under house arrest in the stronghold, Julius was now the head of the Panaqua Consortium. If Daniel remained alive, it would be fine.
But if favonovel.com died, who would bear the wrath of Julius?
Then the crowd fell silent. It sounded like a 1,000 flies had suddenly stopped buzzing.
The crowd looked at the end of the lawn where a young girl stood, sporting a similar attire to the boy.
