The witch thought I am a Demon God-Chapter 526 - 308: The Person Hidden behind All Worlds _1
When Ivita and his group landed, there were many onlookers gathered on the shore, all with persistent coughs. Wilson took the initiative to approach, driving those people away from Ivita.
Of course, there were disobedient ones among them, and those with ulterior motives who, having contracted the Black Death, wanted to drag others down with them.
However, along the way, Ivita and the Hearthstone Witch had been cleansing the air with their fire magic.
Where Ivita and the Hearthstone Witch walked, a blanket of flames appeared, the powerful, fierce fires were intimidating to those watching. Those with ulterior motives who attempted to approach were forced to retreat by the scorching heat of the fire.
Ivita glanced back at a burly, battle-hardened rogue whose chest bore a black spot, a man who had wanted to challenge him earlier but was forced to retreat by their fiery path.
That was a characteristic of the Black Death.
Ivita only glanced at him once before turning back and continuing forward. They were headed for the Valji family’s main estate, the heart of the Valji family territory.
Assassinating Ivita was not going to be as easy as they might have hoped.
These lowly thugs didn’t even qualify to perish along with him.
On the way, scattered members from the Valji family encountered Ivita and his group who were heading straight for the Valji estate. These people were so frightened they hid in alleyways, too scared to move.
But they felt a sense of relief as Ivita showed no interest in them.
Halfway there, Wilson asked Ivita, "Sir, do you think the Valji family will choose to fight to death with us, surrender, or stand their ground?"
Ivita shook his head. "None of the above. Because these options are what we believe from our perspective. But death is the only outcome of these options."
"The Valji family’s idea is to resolve this crisis and then think about how to defeat us."
"In other words, regardless of the circumstances, they will try to intercept us on our way to their estate. This is their last chance, their final act of resistance."
Wilson lowered his head in thought. "It does seem likely."
The Hearthstone Witch asked Ivita, "What else can they do to turn the tide?"
Ivita replied, "Look ahead, someone is approaching, isn’t he?"
Indeed, a group of people appeared on the street ahead. Leading the group was a middle-aged man with a scar on his smiling face, evidence of previous battles. However, his slightly protruding belly betrayed his recent lack of combat.
The middle-aged man at the front lifted a diamond ring the size of a thumb and approached Ivita with it. "Is this the respected Mr. Ivita? I am the governor of the Giant Port, Rolof. I feel a sense of fatherly affection towards you, you’re just about the same age as my son..."
Ivita nodded at him. "Mr. Rolof, nice to meet you. I am Ivita. I’m glad to know you as we are going to be neighbors soon. I will require your support in managing my territory."
Rolof’s artificial smile froze. Just as Valji’s Family Head predicted, this guy really is troublesome.
At first, he seemed to be warmly welcoming Ivita, but in his opening sentence tried to slight Ivita, attempting to gain the upper hand in negotiations. But Ivita unexpectedly declared his intent to settle there permanently, implying his unyielding determination to take down the Valji family.
But this isn’t a case of a big fish eating a small fish. The Valji family had a backer, a white-glove proxy; this fish can’t be eaten.
Governor Rolof said to Ivita, "You’re joking, Mr. Ivita. Eh, it is true that you have completely defeated the Valji family, but they have a powerful person behind them. That person sent someone to seek my mediation between the two parties’ interests."
Ivita raised an eyebrow. Just who was behind the Valji family?
No matter how mysterious they are, they are now called into action!
In a few days, perhaps, it will reveal itself.
Governor Rolof looked at the people behind Ivita and continued to speak to him: "Mr. Ivita, you brought so many people. Isn’t this a bit too grand?"
"I wish to invite you to participate in the tripartite negotiations between you, me and the Valji family. What we mean is that we can return a piece of Viscount territory to you. Of course, you can’t... attack the Valji family anymore."
Governor Rolof thought the condition was fair enough.
Ivita sneered and said: "Everything about the Valji family, I will get it myself, not through negotiations, but by going there directly. So, you want to negotiate with me?"
"It’s not impossible. But the Valji family do not have the qualifications to negotiate with me. They have completely failed. So, you can ask the so-called man behind Valji to come out and negotiate with us."
Hearing this, Governor Rolof was almost choked with anger. He looked at Ivita, incredulously: "Mr. Ivita, can that person appear so easily, even to negotiate with you over such affairs?"
"What exactly do you want?"
"Tell me, so that I can have a count in my heart. Perhaps then, I can directly persuade the Valji Family through diplomatic means to hand over to you what you need."
Governor Rolof took another look at the troops behind Ivita and decided to tolerate a little. He didn’t want to be dragged into the Valji family’s affairs later on.
Ivita said: "Okay, my demand is that the Valji family must return two pieces of Viscount territory to me. But that’s just the principal; there’s also the rent and interest for using my territory."
Governor Rolof was dumbfounded.
Is there also interest?
Ivita continued: "The rent for using my territory requires them to exchange a piece of Viscount territory, or equivalent wealth. The interest they have already paid, which is the Baron’s territory at the Transfer Port."
After hearing this, Governor Rolof displayed a ridiculous expression. "This... You’re forcing the Valji family into begging."
"If they give all of that to you, what will they have left?"
"Without even having to pass the message, I know this is unreasonable. I think it’s unreasonable."
Ivita gave him a glance. "Then what do you think you’re counting for? Do I need your consent to do this?"
The Governor, suddenly insulted, wanted to argue back, but Ivita continued: "Little brother, I’m at war here. Do you think this is child’s play?"
Ivita saw his eyes turning odd and summoned a Thunder Knife in his hand. "Do you want to stand in my way and seek death?"
Although the Governor was a Superior Knight, in front of Ivita, he was sweating profusely. In the end, he stepped aside.
The Governor could only watch angrily as Ivita left.
Ivita continued to lead his men towards the Valji family. The long procession and the many captured Valji family warships signified Ivita’s determination to ruin them completely.
When they finally saw the Valji family mansion on top of a large sunken ship, Ivita was about to continue, when suddenly the Governor appeared again with his men.
Governor Rolof, with an unbelieving expression on his face, said to Ivita: "That man agreed to send his own confidant to replace the Valji family in negotiations with you. This is unbelievable. It’s unbelievable that something like this would trigger him... unbelievable."
"So could you please stop and let your troops stay where they are?"
