CHAPTER 316: CHAPTER 274: ABYSS LIVE BROADCAST! GREAT WILDERNESS CITY BOILS!

"Haha, we call Garoce ’old chap,’ and we call Lin Ke ’old chap’ too; that’s amusing."

Count Black Claw laughed, pointing at Lin Ke and Garoce.

"Each with their own terms; I don’t want to call him Uncle Garoce." Count Qingquan chuckled beside them.

"You fools, don’t try to take advantage of me." Garoce glared at them, his two small mustaches on his upper lip twitching: "My son is so outstanding, why don’t you call him uncle instead, considering you’re all of the same generation as him and my juniors, haha, hahaha."

Garoce laughed triumphantly, leaving others speechless.

Marquis of Giant Sword said, "Alright, alright, let’s not forget the serious business we came here for this time!"

Lin Ke, after hugging Count Black Claw, Count Akel, and others in turn, looked curiously at Marquis of Giant Sword: "What’s the serious business? Is it about the noble council?"

"Yes." Marquis of Giant Sword’s eyes gleamed brightly: "Regarding the noble council!"

Marquis of Giant Sword pointed to the seats, signaling everyone to sit down.

Once everyone was seated, they engaged in small talk while waiting for the maids to serve some fruit juice, and only then began discussing the serious matters.

"Lin Ke, we came this time to initiate a joint activity."

Count Giant Sword retained his usual cold demeanor that kept strangers at bay, yet his voice was gentle, and Lin Ke and the others were accustomed to his poker-face.

"A joint activity?" Lin Ke raised an eyebrow: "A joint venture among you? For what purpose? If it’s reasonable, I’ll support you!"

A joint activity is similar to a noble alliance event, where they undertake an endeavor together without needing the Gula Council’s approval, though it also means they don’t receive Gula Kingdom’s protection.

For example, if two lords want to go to war, they must submit a written application to the Gula Council, and can only fight if approved.

If it’s a war between Lord Gula and the Holy Life Alliance’s chieftain, it requires submission to the councils of Gula Kingdom, Holy Life Alliance, and the Eternal Freeze Court.

However, a joint activity is different.

Nobles sometimes need to exercise their joint rights.

When some nobles reach a mutual interest, they have the right to refuse certain arrangements from the higher-ups.

Of course, the downside is that while exercising joint activities, they are not protected by their original faction.

In other words, when exercising joint rights, other two major factions could seize this opportunity to eliminate these allied nobles.

Nevertheless, Lin Ke was willing to lend a hand to these comrades if it wasn’t something major.

"We exercise our joint rights mainly because of you." Count Akel said with a smile: "If during the noble council someone outside wants to target you and His Majesty Insomnia finds it unsuitable to come forth, we will step in!"

We will step in!

Hearing these three words, Lin Ke was somewhat moved.

He waved his hand: "Everyone, this is too risky!"

Lin Ke took a sip of the refreshing green plum juice, smiled, and said: "I have a Dominator level ancestor Azanen, who would dare to come at me without foresight?"

"We know, Lin Ke." Marquis of Giant Sword said: "But you must know, there are many despicable means you haven’t encountered."

Garoce also nodded, stroking his mustache: "I’ve indeed seen some who would poison the river upstream or use skills to alter geography and cause the castle to collapse..."

"Yes, these little tricks are disgusting and exploit loopholes in the council." Count Qingquan mused: "We are comrades and are willing to take risks for you."

Count Qingquan was a silent person during the magical beast war, but in fact, was warm-hearted; the toughest defensive tasks were entrusted to him at that time.

Lin Ke thought for a moment, indeed so.

And, if only Marquis of Giant Sword and others made a statement, that could still have a deterrent effect.

Above lies the Dominator, in the middle the Giant Sword, and below the Scarlet Wilderness.

Basically, Lin Ke could enter without any worries.

"Come, come, today let’s not dwell on these matters, but rather talk about the old days. This Garoce guy doesn’t believe in my influence; I even brought the Black Claw Knight..."

The few began reminiscing, chatting, and drinking juice.

This was also their first assembly being so complete.

In fact, it was not just them; during this period, many nobles flocked to the abyss.

Some wanted to join the bustle, to witness this continental grand event.

Others wished to propose joining this particular noble council, as this time the Human Race wasn’t advantaged in the noble council.

Of course, joining wasn’t allowed, being bound by the rules set personally by the Insomnia Emperor.

Meanwhile, many smaller nobles were lamenting their misfortune.

The noble council is not only a feast for noble promotion but also an opportunity for lower-class professionals to become nobles in one leap!

Many non-noble lower-class professionals achieved small nobility status through the noble council.

Then, generation to generation, they evolved from Pioneer Knights to Sirs, and from Sirs to Barons, climbing step by step.

Many Pioneer Knights, Sirs, and other small nobles also relied on the noble council to accumulate resources and rise step by step.

Lin Ke and the others chatted for a while, sharing nostalgia and discussing mutual industries.

For example, Marquis of Giant Sword’s territory contained numerous metal veins, and the trees at Count Black Claw’s household made highly combustible charcoal.

Later, the group, filled with juice, collectively awaited the arrival of the noble council the next day.

...

The next day.