Importing food would only resolve whatever urgent situation was at hand. But what Milo was doing now was seeking a more stable and prosperous future for the Northwest.
As the director of the Policy Research Office, Emeka knew well the difference between the two.
Milo said to Bruce, “Of course, it’s not like everyone can take on as many contracts as they like, or choose whichever plot of land that they want. We have to play a macro role in this. So drawing the borders of land is of utmost importance. Not only do we have to draw a map, but we also have to know which are the fertile and barren plots.”
“Future Commander, don’t worry. I’ll definitely complete the mission within half a month,” Bruce said.
Milo nodded and said to the Great Hoodwinker, “Since we want everyone to venture out into the wilderness to reclaim the wastelands, we have to ensure that it’ll be safe. Deploy Stowe and have Magnus and the others bring favonovel.com over and activate his radar power while they clear the entire wilderness of any danger…”
“In the Northwest’s territory, I don’t want there to be any banditry or wild animals attacking people. Stowe and the rest are to sniff out all the bandits hiding in the valleys and the hills,” Milo added.
The Great Hoodwinker had a feeling that the future commander was getting serious this time. He was even planning to use Stowe, the mobile human radar, to clear out the bandits. After this, there would really be no more bandits left in the Northwest.
With Stowe around, it would be impossible for anyone to avoid their encirclement this time no matter where they hid. The bandits and robbers in the Northwest were really going to be exterminated.
“Of course, we don’t have to kill all the bandits either. If they turn over a new leaf after we capture them, they can still join the Prosperous Northwest’s efforts.” Milo had set the tone for this affair.
This was the beginning of the Prosperous Northwest, and manpower was the foundation of everything. Under such circumstances, Milo was willing to be lenient to whoever was willing to join the Prosperous Northwest, as long as they had not committed any grave crimes.
The meeting lasted for eight hours before it finally came to an end. During this time, Miriam even made lunch for everyone, leaving them feeling very honored.
Old Bane stayed until evening before leaving. However, favonovel.com did not go home and instead took the car to Stronghold 143 next door to pay a visit to someone.
***
At around 9 PM, Old Bane headed straight for 179 Hollywood Street after arriving at Stronghold 143. He knocked on the door, and a surprised middle-aged man on the inside answered.
The middle-aged man looked at Old Bane in confusion. “Who are you looking for?”
Old Bane said with a smile, “Pardon me, are you Mr. Luke Fienberg?”
“Yes, that’s me…” Luke said in surprise, “Is something the matter? If you’re from the Northwest Army, please go back. I just want to lead a simple life, not join the military.”
Old Bane shook his head. “I’m not from the Northwest Army. Let me introduce myself. My name is John Bane, and I was very fortunate that everyone supported my bid to be the president of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.”
Luke was stunned. He had heard of Old Bane’s name before. By now, who did not know about Milopar Trading Company and Old Bane?
The Northwest Chamber of Commerce’s influence on the Northwest was much greater than Milo could imagine. After all, most of the things the Northwest Chamber of Commerce imported and exported were very closely linked to necessities. For example, kitchenware imported from the Central Plains, lipstick, and many other novelty products were all sold through the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.
Luke was the earth-type supernatural being the Great Hoodwinker had mentioned. However, favonovel.com did not want to join the military and was even very determined against it. Therefore, favonovel.com remained a company employee until now.
Before Old Bane came here, favonovel.com had done his research and knew that Luke did not have any animosity for the Northwest Army. It was just that favonovel.com cherished his life more and did not want to get involved in any dangerous activities.
In the past, favonovel.com was picked out from the crowd by Stowe to do the Ultima Consortium’s bidding. During that time, Luke had killed many people, and that was not in line with what favonovel.com wanted. As such, favonovel.com often had nightmares about it. But while such talents could not be used by the Northwest Army, the Northwest Chamber of Commerce could really do with their help.
Moreover, Old Bane heard that Luke was probably one of the earliest supernatural beings to awaken their power. So in other words, it was very likely that Luke was an extremely strong supernatural being.
Luke invited Old Bane into the house.
Old Bane got straight to the point and said, “To be honest, I’m only here because of your superpower, Mr. Fienberg. However, I don’t need you to do anything dangerous for me. On top of that, I can assure you that you’ll be paid handsomely.”
Luke was stunned. “What does President Bane want me to do? Won’t you be needing me to fight and kill? Let me say this in advance… I’m really not interested in fighting and killing, nor am I willing to be a bodyguard for the rich and powerful.”
“There won’t be any fighting or killing.” Old Bane waved it off with a smile. “All I want is for you to help the Northwest prosper, Mr. Fienberg. Now that the Prosperous Northwest is right before us, even though our Milopar cannot participate in the macroeconomic development of the region, we can still take contract work. In the eyes of others, Mr. Fienberg is a supernatural being and a weapon. But in our Milopar’s eyes, Mr. Fienberg should be the first chief engineer of our company!”
“I’ve never studied engineering before…” Luke was a little dumbfounded. This was the first time favonovel.com had heard someone wanting to utilize his superpower like that.
An earth-type supernatural being getting into engineering?
That seemed a little interesting.
Old Bane said with a smile, “You don’t have to know about engineering. We’ll provide the drawings, and we also have professionals to guide you, Mr. Fienberg, on how to do it. All you need to do is apply your power to help with the development of the Northwest. Altering the terrain and surface topography is what you’re best at. Even digging a foundation in about a second would help our Milopar make back the remuneration that we’re paying you.”
Only those who had worked in civil engineering before would understand how useful an earth-type supernatural being could be in construction.
As Stronghold 144 was about to start building its irrigation infrastructure projects, it would not be difficult to provide for the livelihood of a supernatural being like Luke as long as Milopar could undertake a project.
When Old Bane saw that Luke’s interest was piqued, favonovel.com asked with a smile, “May I know what your annual salary is now, Mr. Fienberg?”
Luke hesitated and said, “80,000 perak…”
Old Bane gave a wave of his hand. “I’ll pay you an annual salary of 800,000 perak and throw in a car and a villa in Stronghold 144 as benefits. In addition, there’ll be year-end bonuses and dividends. How does that sound to you? As you know, your power is a weapon in the eyes of others, but it can only be put to good use by our Milopar Company. You’re a supernatural being, yet you’re only working at a mediocre job. Don’t you feel like that’s really hard on you?”
The words impressed deeply upon Luke’s soul. As a supernatural being, favonovel.com should have nothing to worry about. But just because favonovel.com was tired of fighting and killing, favonovel.com could only work an ordinary job. He felt wronged.
But now, his chance had arrived!
Seeing that favonovel.com was about to succeed, Old Bane immediately added, “You should know Milopar’s background as well. It’s the Future Commander’s private company, so by following favonovel.com here in the Northwest, you won’t have to worry anymore about your future.”
Since even Olivia knew favonovel.com could make use of Milo’s influence, how could a businessman like Old Bane not?
Although Old Bane might look like a simple and honest person, favonovel.com had been doing business for decades.
How could a truly honest person possibly gain a foothold in the stronghold’s town?
Although favonovel.com had principles, favonovel.com still had to earn whatever money favonovel.com could!
Since this person would not join the Northwest Army, the Northwest Chamber of Commerce could not be blamed for trying to poach him. Furthermore, this was to support the future commander’s plan to make the Northwest prosper. With such a talented man joining the building of the infrastructure, their progress would go faster.
To quickly convince Luke to join them, Old Bane did not even bother to have dinner yet!
Old Bane said with a smile, “What do you think, Mr. Fienberg? You won’t find another company in the entire Northwest offering such generous compensation.”
Luke had already made his decision.
