Capítulo 1840: Chapter 879: Red Robe Mage Association’s Countermeasures (Part 3)

“Firstly, the permanent station of the Skeleton Legion has been transferred from Plaiado Province to Shaisel Province, while the production of the undead is being intensified, particularly the collection of advanced undead and spirit undead.”

“The wisdom of the first Chief Mage is indeed as it should be. Most of the undead lack intelligence and are unaffected by the Dream World, while the spirit undead have the ability to enter the Ether, and the Dream World is no exception. This is extremely advantageous for both offense and defense.”

“I have no objections.”

“Nor do I.”

The chiefs of the Red Robe Mage Association showered Sazass’s decision with flattery.

Not just because the decision is indeed wise and beneficial to them, but also because he possesses absolute power; he doesn’t favor opposition to his decisions, and those chiefs who often contradict him easily become history.

Sazass’s expression remained unchanged, as cold as a methodical machine, continuing, “Secondly, we need to explore the secrets of the Dream World and find a way to unravel it, whether you research independently or use means to seize it from Gaven’s commander.

Whichever faction makes a breakthrough, within the next ten years, that faction will have the priority to select ten apprentices, and an annual resource quota transferring one percent from other factions to this faction.”

“Priority for ten apprentices? A seven percent increase in resource allocation?”

While the chief mages of the Red Robe Mage Association were overjoyed, there was also a thick layer of anxiety, which quickly turned into barely concealed greed.

It is difficult for outsiders to imagine how fierce the competition within the Red Robe Mage Association is, with two regular struggles being the most common.

One is the annual recruitment of magic apprentices. Those high-quality apprentices with strong magical potential are naturally the primary targets of contention because the more mid to advanced Red Robe Mages a faction has, the stronger its voice in the Red Robe Mage Association, and the more stable its position is.

The other is the resource allocation, which is not fixed nor distributed equally, but newly determined by their performance over the past year.

Do not underestimate that seven percent; in the Kingdom of Ser, it is a colossal number, often involving billions in funds.

The research and study of spells are extremely costly.

If there is an infusion of these extra funds, it will allow that mage faction to soar directly within the Red Robe Mage Association.

Why did the Necromancer System, a longtime tail-ender of the Red Robe Mage Association, quickly rise to become the leading mage faction after the rise of Sazass?

It is because, as the first Chief Mage, he commands an additional ten percent resource allocation.

Other mage factions grasp about ten percent of the allocation, while the Necromancer System controls at least twenty percent of the resources.

If their development isn’t rapid, whose will be?

This is also why the Skeleton Legion has become the largest legion in the Kingdom of Ser quickly—it is because they have enough resources and funds to purchase and convert those undead.

The total allocation is limited, hence the mechanism of one falling and another rising.

The increase comes from scraping it off other mage factions.

While these Red Robe Mages are secretly delighted, they can’t help but feel a deep concern; what if their mage faction completes the task? It would be a massive boon, but what if another faction completes it?

Their rise would be unstoppable, especially the Necromancer System, which already holds an impressive share of the annual allocation. Adding another seven percent would bring it near the thirty percent threshold, three times that of other factions, making it impossible for any other faction to surpass and replace them.

Could this be a conspiracy by Sazass?

Has he already mastered the way to deal with that young commander, deliberately proposing this condition to benefit his own mage faction further?

Exchanging glances, even though these chief mages of the Red Robe Mage Association hadn’t communicated, they shared a mutual understanding, though no one dared to speak up.

“What? Are you unsatisfied with this method?” Sazass’s gaze, shimmering with cold rays, swept over each chief of the Red Robe Mage Association.

Involuntarily, these chiefs shivered and hurriedly expressed their stance.

“The first Chief Mage’s method is most appropriate; it will significantly motivate each faction. I believe each faction, for the collective benefit of our Red Robe Mage Association, will spare no effort in advancing this endeavor.”

“The first Chief Mage’s approach is fair and reasonable; our Enchantment Faction has no objections.”

“Our Curse Technique Faction also supports the first Chief Mage’s decision.”

“Very well, since everyone has no objections, let’s proceed with all our efforts. I await your good news.” Leaving this encouraging word, Sazass’s form flickered and disappeared instantly, giving the Red Robe Mages no chance to raise any opposition.

This has been his consistent style since commanding the Kingdom of Ser’s power.

Speaking of unity and cooperation is impractical among the Red Robe Mages.

So, it’s better to lay the competition bare, enticing them with benefits to actively do something.

For the sake of benefits and to prevent the fat piece from falling into others’ hands, their enthusiasm would certainly be fully mobilized, moving forward together, potentially bringing unexpected surprises.

After all, neither the leaders nor the members of the Red Robe Mage Association are weak.

Among the Red Robe Mages, they are merely a mage faction; externally, they are more powerful than most mage organizations.