Chapter 907: 283. Loud Conspiracy_2

Benjamin Jelani saw Lonco’s expression stiffen slightly and chuckled lightly,

“By the way, Lonco, let me remind you.”

Benjamin Jelani paused for half a second, speaking as if with good intentions yet as if he were knocking on bamboo,

“Researching Noland Lee Jarvis’s Dark Cloud is not your only option. If you can think of a way to make Noland Lee Jarvis use the Wild Magic to summon the Dark Cloud a few more times, that could certainly speed up the ‘Ascension Fortress’s’ process of taming this Magic Spell.

“Once this Magic Spell is transformed into Local Magic, then Hotams can, according to the established methods of magic research, delve into the spell blueprints for this Magic Spell.”

Benjamin Jelani smirked with a touch of pride,

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“But unfortunately, Lonco, Noland Lee Jarvis must now be suffering the pain of a Magic backlash…”

“What?!” Lonco was stunned,

“Your Excellency, what do you mean by that? Why would Jarvis suffer from Magic backlash? Doesn’t he know that you are about to take over control of the Dark Cloud?” noveldrama

“Who knows, Lonco. In any case, when I was seizing control of the Dark Cloud, that guy Noland Lee Jarvis just wouldn’t back down.”

Benjamin Jelani snickered carelessly,

“He probably thought he could compete with me. He did not actively relinquish control of the Dark Cloud but chose to clash with me head-on.

“You can imagine what his end was like.

“I took his Dark Cloud away, and he suffered a severe Magic backlash. I am sure that after this lesson, he will not dare to use that Wild Magic so readily.

“You might found it quite difficult to make him use Wild Magic more frequently.

“So, you might as well honestly entrust me with the task of sealing the Dark Cloud. This could be your only chance to get your hands on the Dark Cloud.”

Lonco thought about it for a moment, his expression turning slightly grim.

He was not foolish and quickly caught on.

With an unusual look on his face, Lonco asked in a muffled voice,

“Your Excellency, did you seize his Dark Cloud directly without giving Jarvis any signal?”

Benjamin Jelani’s smile faded, and his tone stiffened,

“What? Are you teaching me how to do things? According to the secrecy pact signed between my actual body and Hotams, I must not appear within anyone else’s sight. Are you suggesting that I risk violating the pact to give Noland Lee Jarvis a warning? What gives you the right to question my actions taken in accordance with the pact?”

Lonco’s eyes flickered.

After a few seconds of contemplation and an apologetic bend of the waist, he said,

“My apologies, Your Excellency. I misunderstood. Indeed, there was no need for you to warn Noland Lee Jarvis before taking the Dark Cloud.”

“Hmph. It’s good that you understand,” Benjamin Jelani snorted,

“Make your decision quickly, whether you want that Dark Cloud sealed or not. I must tell you, summoning a massive Magic Dark Cloud using Wild Magic was an extremely burdensome task for Noland Lee Jarvis.

“If he’s unlucky, the Magic backlash he suffers could be enough to cost him his life.

“With this lesson learned, don’t think you can get him to hand over any Dark Cloud again! He will even avoid using Wild Magic to summon the Dark Cloud far away from all members of the Deep Sea Branch, including your Sister who is close to him!”

Benjamin Jelani’s cunning, manipulative, savvy, and ruthless nature was fully demonstrated at this moment.

He had plotted to steal the Dark Cloud using despicable means and forced Noland Lee through torturous experiences with a Magic backlash.

At the same time, he pressured Lonco to hand over Magic Stones worth hundreds of millions of gold coins to comply with his arrangement by using the excuse that “Noland will be too scared to summon the Dark Cloud in the future.”

His actions not only struck at Noland and Selena but also blocked Lonco’s other options.

After a brief and intense contemplation, Lonco ultimately chose to submit.

In a subdued tone, he said,

“Yes, Your Excellency. Let’s do it your way. I will offer up 200,000 High Concentration Lightning Magic Stones along with the spoils of war you are entitled to.”

Benjamin Jelani smiled pleasantly, easing the tense atmosphere as if a spring breeze had passed by,

“That’s right, Lonco. Your father specifically asked me to help the Deep Sea Branch, to improve your relationship with Noland Lee Jarvis.

“My method of seizing the Dark Cloud was indeed rough and barbaric, but it was all for the benefit of your Deep Sea Branch.

“If you let that kid Noland Lee Jarvis continue to manipulate your Sister and the business of the Deep Sea Branch, that’s not what your father wants to see.

“Do you think I’m right, Lonco? You are second in line to succeed your father; in the face of right and wrong, don’t be confused by kinship and so-called civility and etiquette.”

Lonco bowed humbly,

“Yes, Your Excellency. You are correct.”

“Good,” Benjamin Jelani looked over to Clint “Windhawk” with whom he exchanged a glance,

“Windhawk’s Magic Avatar sustained some damage during the previous detection of the Queen’s Barrier, you see…”

Lonco caught on and said,

“I understand, sirs. I will also offer up an additional 10,000 High-concentration Wind Magic Stones as compensation for Sir Windhawk’s hard work.”

Clint “Windhawk” looked smug and nodded slightly.

Benjamin Jelani was extremely satisfied with Lonco’s stance.

After chuckling a few times, he switched to a serious tone and said,

“Lonco, you must remember what I am about to say next.”

“Yes, Your Excellency, please speak,” Lonco replied.

Benjamin Jelani said,

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