The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 929: Freedom Federation's Alternative Plan



Director Gardner gave up staying back to negotiate with Henrietta because he understood the Freedom Federation wasn't in a position to deal with the Black Rose Empire on equal terms.

The Freedom Federation's magitech industry may have boosted its influence to the peak of its time, but it was still nothing compared to the Black Rose Empire's potential.

He speculated that if nothing were done to change the status quo, the entire continent would be under the Black Rose Empire's control in under a year. That was how quickly the Black Rose Empire was developing.

Of course, the Black Rose Empire was already an untouchable existence if he factored in Vaan Raphna and the Red Dragon Clan.

It took Director Gardner three days to return to Freedom Federation with the help of a space- attribute witch from the Great House of Caelestis, which had recently started a fast travel service via its spatial magic.

At the same time, the Great House of Caelestis had also relocated its headquarters to a free plot of land on the western outskirts of Sunpeak City.

Of course, the reclusive Great House of Caelestis going public attracted great attention from the world.

As such, President Hugo learned about Vaan's familial background after some research was conducted to understand the reason behind the Great House of Caelestis's big movement.

He never imagined the rising overlord was actually his distant cousin.

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Freedom Federation, Steelcore Royal Capital

Inside the presidential office, Director Gardner had just finished recounting everything he learned on his trip to the Black Rose Empire.

After President Hugo learned what had transpired at the public interview, he fell silent. Only the rhythmic tapping on the desk with his finger could be heard as he entered deep thoughts.

Although he found out Vaan Raphna was his distant cousin, he also knew this familial relationship couldn't be used to fish for benefits from the Black Rose Empire.

Neither Vaan Raphna nor President Hugo was close to the Great House of Caelestis.

After all, Vaan Raphna was an orphan who grew up fending for himself outside of the Great House of Caelestis.

On the other hand, President Hugo was part of the great Weissman Family, one of five ancient families with a secret bloodline heritage related to the Golden Dragon Pangea.

President Hugo felt a little pity for the Great House of Caelestis.

If the world knew about the Great House of Caelestis's extensive connection over the Black Rose Empire and Freedom Federation, everyone would be shocked.

However, the Great House of Caelestis itself held no political authority in any of these two countries.

Nevertheless, President Hugo quickly forgot about the Great House of Caelestis and moved on to more important matters. He had learned much from Director Gardner's information.

"What is your opinion on this matter, Director Gardner? Is it still the same as before your trip?"

President Hugo glanced at Director Gardner thoughtfully, thinking the person's mentality had changed greatly after one trip to the north.

Sure enough, Director Gardner, who had lost his confidence, sighed sadly before shaking his head.

"I'm afraid not, President. The Freedom Federation cannot keep up with the UN's monstrous growth. Even if we want to enter a fair alliance, the Black Rose Empire does not need us. It knows we are not equal. That is why Empress Henrietta delayed our meeting. Even if you met her personally, the negotiation won't go anywhere. To the Black Rose Empire, an alliance is a burden. It only wants obedient subordinates, not a friend."

"Oh? Then what do you propose we should do now, Director Gardner?"

"If the Freedom Federation still wishes to make a comeback and reclaim our dominance, our only hope lies in the remnants of the ancient super-civilization on Pangea."

"The remnants of the ancient super-civilization on Pangea, huh?"

"That's right, President. The UN suspects the remnants of the ancient super-civilization are hidden somewhere in our world, monopolizing all the spirit energy that life is supposed to produce. If we can ally with such a powerful hidden civilization, the Freedom Federation might be able to turn the situation. However, this option has a huge risk and no clear indication of success."

Although Director Gardner proposed a new idea, it was the same as not suggesting anything. "We don't even know if this ancient super-civilization is a human civilization, not to mention its ideology and attitude to others. Without this basic information, blindly allying with it might be worse than joining the UN."

"Yes, President. That is why I said it is a big risk with no indication of success."

President Hugo tapped on his desk again while he was thinking. It was a habit of his whenever he was thinking deeply.

"May I say something, President?" Secretary Foster suddenly requested.

"Oh?" President Hugo immediately turned to his female secretary with a pleasant smile and asked, "What do you have to say, Secretary Foster?"

"While blindly reaching out to the remnant super-civilization for an alliance is very bad, looking for it in itself is not a bad idea," Secretary Foster stated.

"At least, if we find the remnant super-civilization, we might be able to determine if it is a threat or not. If it is a threat or hostile to humans, discovering this ticking time bomb sooner is always better than later."

"However, it would be best if this remnant super-civilization is already a dead civilization. That way, if we discover its hidden location, we can take all of its resources and technology for ourselves."

"Wouldn't that be the ideal situation? We can make the Freedom Federation stronger without making the UN our enemy," Secretary Foster asked.

President Hugo and Director Gardner couldn't help but feel impressed by her thinking, even though there was a low chance of finding the remnant super-civilization.

"That would be the ideal situation. However, where do we even look to find it? Most of Pangea's land had been explored, while the ocean depths are too dangerous to reach,"

President Hugo calmly mentioned.

"That might be the case," Secretary Foster acknowledged before saying, "However, you can try investing in Bluefin Marine Research Tower, President Hugo."

"I heard that before it gave up its project due to a lack of funding, it was researching a large, durable submersible ship that could explore the ocean floor and resist powerful sea

monsters..."

"Please summon the director of the Bluefin Marine Research Tower to my office as soon as

possible, Secretary Foster!"

"Yes, sir!"