Chapter 1312 - 873: Audience_2

Chapter 1312: Chapter 873: Audience_2

Just listening to it like this was already a kind of torture.

Perhaps this was also one of the reasons why Dwarves and Elves did not get along very well.

He paused, then emphasized, "Of course, the procurement list, quantities, prices, and matters of transportation can all be discussed in detail. Blood War Fortress is willing to pay a fair price and will also do its utmost to coordinate transport routes, so as to lessen your burden as much as possible. If this measure would indeed weaken your defensive strength, we absolutely will not insist, and shall regard it as something merely raised today for the future."

After listening to Aryan’s account, Raelia exchanged a "just as expected" look with Abis beside her.

They had long anticipated this, and had actually prepared several sets of contingency plans.

After the astonishing display of supplies at Blood Pit Fortress, such a request was almost a matter of course.

By now, everyone knew that the very reason Blood Pit Fortress could be established at all was that seemingly endless supply chain of materials.

After all, all kinds of Alchemy Weapons and ammunition were being consumed like a raging tide.

Let alone the people of Blood War Fortress— even the Demons were somewhat surprised.

The Demons still attacking Blood Pit Fortress had already, of their own accord, formed some relatively simple tactics.

They let those Demons with tougher bodies and sturdier hides go first, to bear the brunt of that hail of bullets and artillery at the start of each engagement.

"This matter concerns the front-line situation; we fully understand."

Raelia nodded, her expression steady and confident, "The Night Watcher upholds the will of Order and is likewise willing to stand watch and lend mutual aid to those of like mind. To make matters clear to your side, we have preliminarily drafted a list of items that can be offered for external sale."

As she spoke, Annabelle—who had been like a transparent presence until now—understood and picked up a thin yet tough scroll at hand, branded with the Night Watcher emblem and precise runes, and handed it to Raelia.

Raelia received it without unfolding it herself; instead, she pushed it across the table and unrolled it before Aryan.

Once unfurled, the scroll did not show text, but a finely wrought Magic light projection, clearly listing the catalogue:

Combat Potions:

Standard-issue rapid hemostatic gel.

High-efficiency Magic Power neutralization / recovery potion (Special Effect against Abyssal energy corrosion)

Strong Physical Strength stimulation compound (suitable for short-term high-intensity combat; minor side effects noted)

Wound Purification spray (deep cleansing, prevents infection / aberration)

Spirit-stabilizing incense / chips (for small-area use)

...

Arrow / Projectile Components:

Standard Demon-Breaking arrowheads (shafts to be crafted according to each device)

Enchantment: Armor Piercing (forge runes) / Holy Flame (miniaturized Holy Light engraving)

Standard kinetic tail-feathers (Abyss-resistant against wind erosion) (multiple specifications)

Composite bolt high-explosive / corrosive tips (special military supply, limited)

...

Provisions:

Night Watcher standard combat rations (original flavor / basic energy type, high-density compressed, long shelf life)

High-energy flavored rations (optional flavors) (Moonshadow Berries, Lava Malt, Nether Dale Vine Dew, etc., nonessential seasonings)

Portable Purified Water beads (a single bead can replenish one normal Dwarf’s daily water consumption)

...

Engineering / Defense (depending on circumstances):

Light standard Armor plate repair kit (rapid patching)

Temporary fortifications reinforced palisade / ground-burst modules

...

Aryan, Grey Fang, and Sofia immediately bent forward to scrutinize it.

Aryan’s fingertips slid along the light-projected catalogue, his eyes growing ever brighter.

If this had been before he came here, he could only have made a rough, quick understanding based on the names and annotations.

But prior to this visit Abis had already taken them on a casual tour of the fortress, so they already had a basic grasp of these various products and could easily match them to the physical items they had previously seen.

He had not expected that so many things could be put up for sale, and that aside from a few among them, many seemed not to be subject to strict limits.

Grey Fang stared at the Armor-Piercing Arrowheads and the Lava Malt rations’ annotations, and couldn’t help but mutter under his breath again, "Good stuff..."

Sofia, by contrast, focused particularly on the Spirit-stabilizing and Purification-type potions.

In Node-07’s eyes, streams of data flickered rapidly, performing swift cost-effectiveness analyses and assessments.

Just as both sides’ attention was fixed on the list and Raelia was rubbing her chin, preparing to open negotiations on price—

At the center of the conference room, in the empty space near Raelia, the air subtly twisted without warning.

There was no burst of blinding light, no thunderous sound; space rippled like a calm water surface into which a pebble had been dropped, circles of almost imperceptible waves spreading outward.

In the next instant, a young figure in simple dark casual clothes, with a mild and gentle bearing, was already standing there.

It was Kana.

He appeared as though he had merely strolled in from the next room, his manner natural, a faint trace of recently ended contemplation on his face.

He had withdrawn all external manifestations of divine power; his aura was contained and tranquil, like that of a somewhat quiet yet by no means Ordinary young man.

Kana did not like casually displaying his identity as a God; it meant nothing, and only made things feel troublesome to others.

The delegation Members were immediately startled by this sudden spatial disturbance, their bodies tensing on instinct, hands going to their Weapons.

But once they saw the newcomer’s appearance clearly, their feelings were more confusion and wariness than anything else.

This was the core restricted zone of Blood Pit Fortress; who would dare, and who could, use spatial teleportation to intrude so casually?

Who was this person?

In stark contrast to their tension, the Night Watchers almost routinely turned toward Kana.

Raelia merely raised her brows slightly, showing no hint of vigilance, and spoke as if greeting an old friend.

"Hm? Kana, how come you’re back at this hour? Is your ’stroll’ in the Abyss over?"

There was even a faint trace of "you picked quite the sudden moment to come back" in her tone.

Abis showed a gentle smile and bowed slightly. "Lord Kana."

Grey Fang grinned and gave a relaxed wave. "Leader."

Annabelle only inclined her head in a barely noticeable nod.

This interaction, plain to the point of feeling almost domestic, left the delegation, who had just been immersed in a solemn diplomatic atmosphere, utterly stunned.

Aryan looked Kana over in mingled shock and doubt, then glanced at the Night Watchers’ easy reaction. A wild and terrifying thought flashed through his mind like lightning—could it be...

Kana waved lightly at Raelia, with an easy smile. "Just went out for a little walk. I sensed you were all here and thought you might be discussing something, so I came back to take a look on the way."

Only then did his gaze fall onto Aryan and the others, who were all wide-eyed with shock and about to rise from their seats.

Aryan finally confirmed the horror in his heart and shot to his feet. Grey Fang, Sofia, and Node-07 behind him hurriedly stood as well.

"Ka... Kana Venerable?!"

Aryan’s voice trembled with disbelief. He had finally recognized that this mild youth before them was the Order God of rumor, who had matched the Evil Gods head-on and wrought the miracle of this fortress!

A God Venerable, bearing the title of savior.

He hastily bent in a deep bow, his forehead nearly touching the tabletop.

"Aryan Silver Leaf, delegation Captain of Blood War Fortress, pays homage to the Venerable! Just now... just now I failed to recognize the divine visage; that was truly discourteous. I beg the Venerable’s forgiveness!"

His tone was soaked with anxiety and utmost respect.

Grey Fang also bowed again and again, apologizing repeatedly.

Sofia was so tense that her body had grown slightly rigid as she performed the most solemn etiquette.

Node-07 inclined itself slightly, its core light rapidly flickering as it executed the highest-level identity confirmation and ceremonial response protocols.

A God abruptly appearing before them like this was, for them, almost overwhelmingly shocking.

And moreover under completely unprepared circumstances.

Kana smiled gently and raised his hand in a slight, placating motion. "No need for excessive ceremony; please, all of you, be seated. There’s no need to be constrained—besides, I didn’t announce myself in advance."

As he spoke, he naturally took the principal seat that had been left vacant beside Raelia, as though nothing could be more ordinary.

He glanced at the light-projected list on the table, then looked toward the delegation, who still held themselves in respectful posture and seemed rather stiff. "So, you were discussing material procurement?"

His tone was as if asking about some everyday matter.

"Yes, Venerable."

Aryan replied at once, his attitude now immeasurably more deferential than when facing Raelia. He quickly and concisely restated their purpose in coming, emphasizing that it was a matter of "earnest request and not coercion," adopting an extremely humble stance.