Chapter 2046 The Offers

Chapter 2046 The Offers

Lucius's bold proclamation sent shockwaves through the room, eliciting a swift and vehement response from Grand Magus Sirin and Toleno, who had previously been engaged in heated arguments but now found themselves united against Lucius's audacious proposal. With Lucius's plan, he would effectively monopolize the top talents for his own hall, leaving the others with the less desirable acolytes to divide with.

"Lucius, you are new, but how dare you suggest such things!" Grand Magus Sirin's voice carried a note of indignation, her usually composed demeanor giving way to palpable anger.

"Don't be too arrogant just because the Zodiac king favors you," Toleno chimed in, his tone sharp with disapproval.

However, their impassioned responses seemed to only fuel Lucius's amusement. With a self-assured grin, he seemed unfazed by the backlash his proposal had incited, basking in the attention it garnered.

Grand Magus Sirin turned to the overseer, Grand Magus Sinure, seeking his intervention and support in quelling Lucius's brazen suggestion. To their surprise, the elder remained composed and unruffled, his calm demeanor serving as a stark contrast to the mounting tension in the room.

"Let us hear what Lucius has to say first," he said, his voice steady and authoritative. He turned to Lucius, addressing him directly. "This process that I made was not set in stone. If you have a better suggestion, I am sure we are willing to listen."

"Thank you," Lucius responded with a smile.

To the surprise of Emery and everyone else present, Lucius began to articulate his argument with a logical and reasoned approach.

He first expressed his frustration with the small quota limitation imposed by the alliance, emphasizing the irony that despite the entrance of over a hundred half-bloods into this year's academy, only 66 had shown interest in the half-blood halls. He pointed out that the remaining students had lost faith in the half-blood community and had turned towards other human factions for their future prospects.

With this premise established, Lucius argued that attempting to maintain fairness by restricting opportunities solely to the hall or instructor that the acolytes had initially chosen and came for would ultimately lead to more disappointment among them. He asserted that this approach would only serve to drive them towards the human halls.

It hinted at a deeper level of coordination and influence within the higher echelons of authority, subtly shaping the opinions and decisions of the three instructors'.

"So what do you all think? can we agree on this?" Lucius inquired, breaking the tense silence that hung in the room like a heavy shroud.

Instructor Harambe seemed content with him already getting his chosen candidate, nodding in agreement with Lucius's plan. The other two grand magus remained unconvinced. Sensing their hesitation, Lucius made additional offers to sway their opinions.

He proposed adding one of them each of the twin dragon with Lucius assuring them that they would adhere to their agreements.

Emery's frustration simmered beneath the surface as he observed his fellow instructors acquiescing to Lucius's agenda. Sensing an opportunity to assert himself, Emery guided his gaze squarely at Lucius, determined not to be overlooked in the allocation of talents.

"My good brother, What about me?" Emery questioned, "You wouldn't leave me with none, would you?"

"Of course not," he retorted. "Which ones attraction you?"

Emery had initially intended to secure all eight of the wolf bloodlines, including the rank 6 wolves, for his hall. However, his thoughts were consumed by the mysterious girl, Shura Ouroboros, and he created a spontaneous decision.

"Nine of them," Emery proclaimed firmly, "That's what I want."

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