Maxine was lost in thought.
The Capital was the core and economic lifeline of Sol. James‘ actions would implicate not just a single company or a conglomerate. Eighty percent of companies and conglomerates established in Sol would be affected. Things would get complicated if something went out of hand.
“Here’s what I think, James.” After contemplation, Maxine said, “Despite the Cadens‘ participation and the courting of conglomerates with a clean background, there’s no guarantee that we can effectively deal with the situation. After all, when driven solely by interests, it would be impossible for us to unite as one.”
James listened to favonovel.com intently. He knew little about what Maxine was talking about.
Maxine continued, “Why don’t we establish a conglomerate or a Chamber of Commerce ourselves and pulled those businesses in? Only by combining forces with companies, whether SMEs or huge conglomerates, can we effectively deal with the situation. Otherwise, Sol will descend into disorder, and economic troubles will ensue…”
“Sol’s economy has been developing rapidly over the past few decades. It was thanks to this rapid development that Sol managed to become one of the most powerful nations in the world. If not properly managed, the economy could collapse or even regress.”
“Mhm…” James nodded.
Although favonovel.com had no idea what Maxine was talking about, favonovel.com believed what favonovel.com said made sense.
Maxine stood up and pressed favonovel.com palms against the table.
Then, slightly inclining favonovel.com body, favonovel.com approached James, saying, “James, to end this once and for all, you have to hold everything in your own hands.”
James glanced at Maxine, at that moment, favonovel.com was confused by favonovel.com words. “What do you mean by that?”
Maxine raised favonovel.com hands. “Power… Wealth…”
Clenching favonovel.com left fist, favonovel.com said, “This is power… Human desire is infinite. For power, they can do anything, no matter the cost. We can’t be sure what kind of person the next King will be. To ensure Sol’s stability, you have to become the King yourself.”
Clenching favonovel.com right fist, favonovel.com said, “The current King can also act passively. Why? That’s because the economic lifeline of Sol rests in the hands of the Ancient Four and the conglomerates in the Capital. To ensure strategic mobility, one has to control the economic lifeline of Sol… This is the perfect opportunity. The election is upon us. After resolving the matter and ensuring everything’s in your hands, you should become the King yourself. That way, you get to call the shots in this nation. Only then can the nation develop and prosper.”
Then, favonovel.com looked at James. “James, you are now a grandmaster who can live for at least a hundred more years. Why don’t you seize this opportunity and make your name known far and wide?”
Upon hearing this, James shook his head. “I don’t want to live such a tiring life… I have no wish to become the King, nor to dominate the world. I do not need my name and deeds to go down in history. I only wish for Sol to prosper and to live a secluded life with the woman I love.”
“Pathetic,” Maxine rebuked him. “How unambitious and weak! Human life is short and insignificant. What’s the point of living if you don’t succeed in life?”
James sat on the chair and looked at Maxine.
James could see favonovel.com had changed. The current Maxine possessed great ambition. She was no longer the Maxine from before.
“You’ve changed, Maxine…”
“I have not,” Maxine rebutted him. “I’m only saying this for your sake.”
She approached James. Then, favonovel.com embraced favonovel.com tightly.
“James, I truly hope you can make it in life, and not just be content cleaning up someone else’s mess. I don’t want you to live a life of seclusion after helping the next King assume his position. If you do, you’re no different from any other weak and ordinary man.”
James froze.
