I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Making Money Plan

Leaving Angela outside to find her own place to sleep, Lis closed the door to the underground laboratory.The breakthrough from the secret realm of McGwire's Death Tomb greatly enhanced Lis's abilities, not only did he advance to Silver Level, but he also gained the assistance of Angela, the Gold Level boss.

This meant that by the time of the Sacrificial Festival assassination taking place in over a month, Lis was confident he could get through it safely.

With the strength of a Silver Level Arcanist, even if a Golden Assassin struck, it would be impossible to achieve a one-shot kill if Lis was on guard.

Not to mention, Angela was there!

The biggest dilemma facing Lis right now was poverty!

Yes, that's right. Lis was currently extremely poor.

With all the "foundation" of the Kane family squandered by his predecessor, Lis was in dire need of money.

After all, being a Mage was quite the "money-burner."

Unlike most other professions that could increase their strength through physical training and honing their skills.

For Mages, in addition to the enhancement of Magic Power and improvements in combat skills, grasping more and stronger "Knowledge" was key.

For Mages, knowledge was the foundation of all strength.

And for that, financial backing was indispensable.

Casting materials, re

Thinking this way, there were still many things waiting for Lis to do!

He crumpled up the roughly scribbled paper detailing the commercial Enchantment products plan and burned it.

Lis then took out a new piece of parchment and began pondering again.

With the assassination at the Sacrificial Festival, he no longer had to worry about his personal safety, but the matter was far from over.

Without fully understanding Second Prince Yatean's plan, Lis wouldn't be at ease.

Why would Lord Yatean choose to attempt an assassination on Lis during the Sacrificial Festival, when all the nobles and ministers of the Royal Capital were present?

It couldn't just be that he was extremely unlucky and happened to be chosen, could it?

Even if that were the case, Yatean had already arranged for Camus to test Lis multiple times, and Lis would not tolerate threats to his existence.

Where could there be a breakthrough?

Lis was certain that Yatean had been secretly scheming for a long time for this matter, and with just over a month left until the Sacrificial Festival, aside from actions like buying up food and weapons, other plans were likely already in place.

Lis reviewed the major events that had taken place in Bright City in the past months in his memory but found no opportunity to exploit.

Lis put down his pen and furrowed his brow.

Could he only wait for them to make a move against him now?

Camus had been "sent away" by himself, so Yatean probably would not give up directly and would send others to test him.

If all else failed, would he have to reveal Yatean's plot during the Sacrificial Festival?

But Yatean, being a person of meticulous mind, would certainly not leave any evidence connected to that assassin.

Doing so would only cause troubles for himself, and he wouldn't be able to explain how he came by the information.

Army, Guild, manpower.

Lis wrote these words on the paper.

After a moment of contemplation, he circled the word Guild.

It seems that he could only try starting from there!

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Bright City, a certain secret base.

A man with a common appearance bowed, greeted the person in front of him, and said,

"Lord Robert, I have searched Camus's home and academy, but haven't found him."

According to his classmates at the academy, Camus hasn't appeared there for many days."

The person sitting in the chamber was naturally Robert, who had met with the Second Prince previously. He was frowning as he listened to the subordinate's report, slightly troubled.

What exactly is Camus up to?

Playing disappearing acts at this time?

Delaying Lord's business, I wonder how he's going to handle this!

Robert carefully asked his subordinate if there were any other findings, and after confirming that there were no other valuable pieces of information, he waved his hand and let the subordinate leave first.

Ever since the Second Prince had instructed Robert last time, he had been focusing on the matter.

He had intended to talk to Camus about it at their next meeting, but after missing two scheduled get-togethers in a row, Robert realized something was amiss and sent his subordinate to search for Camus.

Now Camus was nowhere to be found!

Robert was rather irritated. Could it be that Camus had fled because he feared failure in completing the mission?

That explanation made no sense!

Even if the mission were incomplete, at most, Lord Yatean would be disappointed in him. But to defect?

Or could he have met with an accident?

...

No matter! The task Lord Yatean entrusted to me must be completed; it's the foundation for all subsequent plans.

It seems I'll have to make the arrangements personally!

Lis Kain?

I'm eager to see what you're capable of!