Chapter 92: Rampage Bear Mercenary Group
The Black Magic Guards were the core armed force of the Jardson family and the violent machinery that maintained their magic medicine industry.
The Black Magic Guards were divided into two types. One type was slowly cultivated by the Jardson family, similar to the Fox Guards, with extremely high loyalty. Their numbers were approximately around three hundred.
The other type was adventurers recruited by the Jardson family in recent years. They were promised generous rewards and controlled using magic medicine. There were about two hundred of these Black Magic Guards.
The Black Magic Guards, consisting of five hundred orc warriors with generally third or fourth-tier strength, were more than enough to sweep through any family in the Abyss.
The Fox Guards ventured deep into the Black Magic Guards' lair to accurately assess their numbers, which was crucial for their upcoming plan.
"The Black Magic Guards cultivated by the Jardson family themselves have extremely high loyalty, making it impossible to turn them. We can only start with the two hundred adventurers controlled by various means. If we can turn a hundred of them, our chances of success will greatly increase," Roland said solemnly.
Diana continued, "From what I know, among the Black Magic Guards controlled by the Jardson family using magic medicine, there are two small squads with relatively strong capabilities. One is led by the bear-like orc Gabriel and has about sixty members. The other is led by the werewolf, known as the Wolverine, and has about fifty members."
"The Wolverine gained many benefits from Carol, so he is quite loyal to her. However, he was killed by you, Charlotte, and many of his Black Magic Guards joined Gabriel."
"Before joining the Black Magic Guards, Gabriel was already a renowned wilderness hunter and the leader of the Rampage Bear Mercenary Group. It is said that after returning from a mission, the entire mercenary group was ambushed, and he was forcibly forced to join the Black Magic Guards due to addiction to magic medicine."
"The core members currently gathered around Gabriel are the original members of the Rampage Bear Mercenary Group, who only obey Gabriel."
Elton doesn't trust Gabriel and often assigns dangerous tasks to them, treating them as cannon fodder."
"So, our breakthrough can be this Gabriel? If we can make him betray the Jardson family and directly turn sixty or seventy Black Magic Guards, " Charlotte said thoughtfully.
Roland shook his head slightly and said, "That's correct. I have had contact with Gabriel. He is much stronger than the Wolverine and can breakthrough to the fifth level at any time. However, he has great ambitions and is highly cunning. It won't be enough to rely solely on the antidote to magic medicine to make him sincerely join us in dealing with the Jardson family."
Charlotte glanced at Roland, realizing that the Duru family had long had plans for the Jardson family. Including the intelligence of the Harriman family, it was evident that the harmonious relationship among the four major families had long been disrupted.
"We can discuss the terms. As long as we can eliminate the Jardson family, this malignant tumor, our Harriman family doesn't mind having a new family replace their position. However, the use of magic medicine must be abolished," Diana set the bottom line.
Roland nodded slightly and said, "The Duru family can accept this result."
Charlotte was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect these two families to be so generous, actually willing to let Gabriel become one of the new four major families.
This condition was probably something that Gabriel couldn't refuse.
However, upon further thought, he understood the reason behind it.
Even if Gabriel established a new power, he wouldn't be able to consume all the resources that the Jardson family originally had.
The Jardson family had been operating for hundreds of years and was a solid stronghold like a fierce tiger, making the Harriman and Duru families tremble.
But if Gabriel established a new family power, with an unstable foundation and limited strength, they would still be at the mercy of the two families in the later stages.
After reaching a consensus, Roland and Diana began discussing the details of persuading Gabriel, including the various conditions that both families agreed upon and the testing of Gabriel's sincerity.
"The Jardson family controls the Black Magic Guards with magic medicine. The first thing we need to do is to break this chain so that Gabriel and his group will sincerely join us in overthrowing the Jardson family," Roland said, looking at Charlotte.
"I can produce the antidote to magic medicine at any time. However, I believe we should first let them know the value of this antidote. In the initial stages, we should only have Gabriel and a few core members around him take it. For the other Black Magic Guards, we can provide them with the potion after the Jardson family is overthrown, ensuring their loyalty and enthusiasm," Charlotte suggested.
Diana and Roland nodded thoughtfully. It was indeed a good suggestion.
Charlotte continued, "I will have my partner create a buzz in Calva, making the people of the Abyss aware of the existence of the antidote to magic medicine and its high price. This will attract the attention of the Jardson family and give hope to the Black Magic Guards who want to break free from the control of magic medicine. Then, we can offer the antidote as a reward in exchange for their betrayal. Perhaps the effect will be better."
Roland was very supportive of Charlotte's plan but couldn't help but be surprised. "You have a partner?"
He came today not only to discuss cooperating with Charlotte and Diana against the Jardson family but also to discuss whether the Duru family could participate in the sale of the antidote to magic medicine.
Compared to the Harriman family, the Duru family had closer connections with the outside world and had channels in Calva and several other major cities nearby. So, he believed he had some negotiating leverage.
He had initially thought that Charlotte had the backing of the Harriman family and had already reached an agreement with Diana, trading protection in exchange.
But now it seemed that things were not as he had thought.
"Yes, I have entrusted the distribution rights of the antidote to magic medicine to an elder, who will be fully responsible for promotion and sales," Charlotte nodded, interrupting Roland's thoughts. "But I will make sure he cooperates with our actions and starts the promotion in Calva."
Roland glanced at Diana.
Diana appeared calm, likely having known about this in advance.
Although he felt a little regretful about missing out on such a good business opportunity, their primary goal at the moment was still to deal with the Jardson family.
And perhaps Diana was even more heartbroken?
With this thought, his mindset became more peaceful.
Roland had looked into Charlotte's background. His grandfather was once a member of the Calva Elder Council, and his parents were renowned physicians. He even came close to becoming the son-in-law of the city lord.
Roland believed that Charlotte had a capable elder supporting him.
Being persecuted by the Physicians Association and ultimately having his magic source disabled instead of being executed on the gallows, yet still being able to establish himself in the Abyss, showed that there must be someone protecting him from behind.
"I will contact Gabriel first. When the timing is right, the three of us will meet again to discuss and confirm the final plan, aiming to resolve everything before winter sets in," Roland said seriously, looking at Diana.
"Before winter sets in," Diana nodded solemnly.