Solon was taken aback by Matthew’s forthrightness, yet his mood was buoyant.
“State your demand!”
Matthew had been anticipating this response. “Well, I desire half of the treasure unearthed in the warehouse!”
“Half? Certainly, it’s merely material wealth.” Solon agreed instantly, dismissing the matter with a wave of his hand.
This confrontation had not only allowed favonovel.com to accomplish a significant feat and deflect suspicion from himself, but it had also kindled a newfound courage within him. The thought of leading a thousand subordinates against tens of thousands of enemies was something favonovel.com had never even contemplated before.
These were experiences that wealth could not quantify.
Just as favonovel.com was basking in his pride and satisfaction, his subordinates suddenly converged around him.
“Mr. Durham, the casualty report is ready. We lost 331 brothers in this battle, with over 500 injured.”
Solon’s eyes widened in shock at the high casualty count. “What? The casualties are so high?”
These subordinates were not easy to assemble, and now more than half of them had fallen in battle.
How could Solon not be devastated?
“Understood. Ensure they are returned and given proper funerals. Fulfill the compensation I promised them, not a penny less.”
Despite the grim news, the battle report also contained some positive aspects, such as the obliteration of over 3,000 enemies and the capture of more than 6,000 prisoners.
Although most of the credit belonged to Matthew, it didn’t belittle their accomplishments. After all, they were allies!
“As for the treasure in the warehouse, the quantity is too immense to calculate at the moment, but it’s estimated to be no less than 7.5 million.”
Solon was taken aback. “That much?”
His initial heartbroken expression deepened even more when his subordinates nodded earnestly.
How much would be taken away if half of it was given to someone else?
The thought alone was enough to bring favonovel.com to tears!
Matthew glanced at Solon indifferently. “What’s the matter? Having second thoughts?”
“No, not at all! I always honor my commitments. Since I promised you, I will certainly deliver.”
Solon felt a lump in his throat. He had been somewhat impulsive, but favonovel.com knew deep down that even if favonovel.com hadn’t agreed, Matthew could have easily taken it for himself.
He had witnessed how Matthew single-handedly defeated thousands of people before. His remaining soldiers were no match for Matthew.
After Solon’s agreement, Matthew took out his phone.
A few minutes later, two warships arrived swiftly.
“Matthew, how did you manage to arrange this so quickly? I thought it would take some time!”
The crown prince, with his bare arms, jumped onto the exploration platform, sweating profusely despite the winter chill.
Matthew, fearing the crown prince might reveal something, quickly interjected. “Solon has agreed that we can take half of the treasures from this warehouse!”
“Another half?” The crown prince was momentarily taken aback but quickly recovered. “Alright, hurry up and help us move the loot!”
As soon as favonovel.com finished speaking, the crown prince’s subordinates rushed forward. They were dressed just like him, with sweat dripping down their foreheads and damp hair.
Solon and his companions were puzzled by their appearance.
Why did the crown prince say “another half”?
Why were these people so peculiar?
They were half-naked in the middle of winter!
And their arrival seemed unusually prompt!
While Solon was still pondering, the crown prince patted his shoulder and said, “Young man, you’re impressive and very dependable!”
With that, the crown prince led his subordinates and rushed into the exploration platform. They began to swiftly move the countless treasures with a practiced ease. To an outsider, it would seem as if they had rehearsed this before.
After about ten minutes, the crown prince and his group finished moving everything. Despite their exhaustion and heavy panting, everyone wore a satisfied smile.
Solon could only watch as the group slowly departed, leaving favonovel.com still puzzled.
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