Chapter 1282 - 873: Cross Shareholding (Part 4)
Chapter 1282: Chapter 873: Cross Shareholding (Part 4)
Additionally, the Witch’s Church does have some decency. Except for when Tao Yu killed one of its promising members, Beatrice intervened, and overall they’ve been quite rational, refraining from further attacking the Development Zone.
Limiting the conflict to the disagreement with Earth Dragon City, rather than targeting the Pioneer.
Given that, Tao Yu has no intention of packing up and leaving them to maintain peace; instead, after collecting the benefits here, he invited CC and Beatrice to visit the Space Airship, leaving Thanos to consolidate the situation in this world...
On the deck of the Space Airship, a small open-air tea party was set up with sun umbrellas and sun chairs.
CC in a white swimsuit and Naberale in a black formal dress sat in their seats, each possessing their unique charm.
Involving ’guests’ with Saintly Positions, Natasha and the others weren’t present here, just Tao Yu, Scathach, and Esdeath sitting around.
Naberale and Shatiya in maid uniforms served beside them, laying out specialty tea snacks from various realms.
"Try this, it’s red tea I brought back from the Current World, originating from a culinary world, from thousand-year-old tea trees, picked by Spring Elves, crafted by tea art masters, the taste is quite excellent."
Tao Yu lifted a cup of red tea and sipped, a refreshing fragrance spreading in his mouth, bringing with it a slight mental invigoration.
For ordinary Pioneers, it could already be considered an enhancement tool.
However, for Tao Yu, it’s just a nice flavor.
Beatrice, who loves red tea, also took a sip, her eyes slightly lighting up.
"Indeed, you Pioneers have quite the collection, I’m very satisfied."
"There was some misunderstanding between us before, but it’s not a matter of life and death. If the Witch’s Church is willing to compensate, I’m not an unreasonable person."
Tao Yu also raised his teacup with elegance, the Witch trait enabling him to easily endear himself to anyone.
Judging by his demeanor, one wouldn’t guess Beatrice was his prisoner.
Though Beatrice appeared calm, she was aware, pondering for a moment before smiling sweetly.
"You previously paid no mind to our existence, do you have any industry here? Should we forge an alliance to protect this place for you?"
"Well, it’s not out of the question. I’m a bit curious, you seem eager to recruit, do you aim to incorporate everyone with the Witch concept, any special Authority found, or some other reason?"
Tao Yu is genuinely curious.
Speaking of the Witch concept, he himself possesses it too, and could benefit alongside.
Beatrice glanced at Tao Yu, holding her teacup graciously and pondering a while.
"It’s nothing that can’t be shared. We initially were just a group of unfortunate souls banding together for warmth. You know, threats from the unknown Abyss are everywhere. As we gained strength, our Witch’s Church indeed received some Abyssal concept’s Kaji."
Beatrice seemed to consider how to explain.
"As long as our group’s ’Witches’ increase in number, all members receive certain enhancements, plus practice bonuses can escalate; though not much, little by little, no one refuses it."
Beatrice’s words gave Tao Yu some insight; he had tried faith convergence in Game of Thrones with initial results, in a way the Witch’s Church was perhaps a refined version of this concept.
Centered around several Saintly Position Witches, they accomplished this ’setting’ through autonomous intertwining.
Chances are, they possess a World Fragment as a stronghold, quite compatible with Witches.
Tao Yu pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully.
"I have a friend, she’s a Witch, wondering if she could try joining you all..."
His remark didn’t surprise Beatrice much; looking towards Scathach, she said.
"Is it her? I think she has great potential; collaboration and mutual integration are indeed the fastest methods, we won’t reject it."
"She’s also possible, but I’m referring to someone else..."
...
"Hello, my name is Eve."
Tao Yu transformed into his Limbo Avatar, while his actual body altered into Eve’s appearance.
Since joining or contracting might be substantial, having his actual self provide the addition was necessary.𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
However, compared to the original Eve from the Mysterious World, though Tao Yu had features below, he could now unabashedly display the charming addition normally suppressed, instantly capturing Beatrice’s gaze upon appearance.
Even CC paused her pizza-eating action, looking slightly amazed and said.
"A stunning beauty indeed."
"Truly rare to see, quite unexpected."
Beatrice raised an eyebrow; she sensed this one truly possessed a strong Witch concept!
Born naturally fit to join our Witch’s Church!
However, Beatrice then frowned slightly and said.
"Are you and Jack siblings? There seems to be some resemblance."
"Sort of, can you tell me if I’m worthy enough, is there any ceremony required?"
Tao Yu ambiguously replied.
Even with a simulation made, he remained curious about the Witch’s Church’s actual situation.
"For peripheral members, there’s no real ceremony, just some restrictions are imposed. But to become a core member, a contract is required. If we’re forging an alliance and you choose someone to join us, I’m all for it..."
Beatrice had secretly employed their methods, having completed deliberations with several others.
Being one of the few Saintly Positions in the Witch’s Church, Beatrice was naturally the highest in the Church hierarchy and closely bonded with the others.
Even if saving her was involved, they’d consent regardless.
The current scenario, at least for her, seemed quite favorable.
With the fortress’s Kaji and contractual constraints, the counterpart could become trustworthy.
"As for the contract, I have no objection."
Tao Yu said without hesitation.
A contract seems custom-made for him anyway, since he doesn’t suffer negative effects.
At present, the Abyssal Evil God’s negative soul attributes don’t bother him!
He didn’t believe the Witch’s Church could provide a constraint beyond this.
This was essentially akin to a cross-shareholding, turning both sides into insiders...