The witch thought I am a Demon God
Chapter 173 - 127: Snow Mountain Law and the Restricted Scale of War (5108) _3

Chapter 173: Chapter 127: Snow Mountain Law and the Restricted Scale of War (5108) _3

Doing business in this era still requires some strength.

Otherwise, one might be robbed of all their goods on the road.

That’s why he needs the Knight Griffin to escort his trade convoy.

Lady Alice took a few steps forward. "Lord Ivita, I’m not quite sure... I don’t fully understand, what is your perspective on the present situation?"

Lady Alice said diplomatically.

As partners, they should ideally understand each other’s positions.

Parviga’s position is currently very clear, aligning with Ambros City Council, if Ivita stands with Viscount Winchester, their relationship would become strange.

Ivita laughed: "I have no position."

Lady Alice was confused. "No position? Why is that?"

"Because I don’t want to get involved in their war, so I am not planning to join this civil war." Ivita said, "If possible, I want to stay neutral."

A war involving two hundred thousand people...

If he and his territory can avoid joining such a war, then they won’t.

Moreover, Ivita knew that soon there would be a shortage of food in Ambros, and the prices would go up. Even the Bohr River could turn red with blood.

He ought to stockpile food.

While the iron-making business is a long-term one, if he wants to make a lot of money quickly to buy food, he’ll need to find a way to make quick money.

As Ivita walked along, he had this thought: what kind of business can make the fastest money?

Lady Alice was relieved to see that Ivita was not planning to join Viscount Winchester’s side. "If possible, I would also like to keep Parviga neutral."

"Because once war breaks out, the city council will start levying taxes on everyone."

"And the bulk of the taxes will be paid by us, the people with large fortunes."

"But after this coup initiated by Prole, I know that Parviga has two choices: to put down their weapons and be subjected to unchecked plundering and humiliation, or to fight back. Ivita, I hope your territory will not attract both sides’ attention."

"I hope so." Ivita said to Lady Alice, "By the way, take out the guild’s gold reserves recently and exchange them for food. It would be best to persuade the mayor to do the same. The price of food is going to rise soon..."

Besides, supply might not meet demand.

Ivita couldn’t say any more, he couldn’t tell Lady Alice that he knew the grain production of the entire Ambros basin would plummet in the future.

Although Lady Alice was his business partner, he couldn’t entirely trust her.

Some boundaries still need to be maintained.

He should be aware that during years of disaster, angry and hungry people often vent their anger on the first person who warned them about it. They would perceive that person as cursing their fields.

Ivita had to protect himself, and couldn’t become the target for the irrational public’s venting.

From the last time he reported the Forest Son Army’s intelligence to both the Ambros City and Viscount Winchester, and they both thought Ivita was giving false reports and generously offered him a so-called "understanding," Ivita learned that if he dared to tell both parties that Ambros would experience famine in the future.

There would be a high chance that either side would betray him when people express their anger.

After all, it has always been the case, whoever raises the question has to solve it.

If you can’t solve the problem, you are the problem.

In the final analysis, Ivita was not influential enough.

If he were the ruler of all of Ambros, things would be very different.

But if he were a high-ranking Lord or a noble, it would also be easier to find a scapegoat when the time comes.

Lady Alice seemed thoughtful. "A grain reserve... I will consider it."

Ivita nodded, then left with the Old Witch.

After parting from Alice, Ivita and the Hearthstone Grand Witch went back to their accommodations.

The maids helped Ivita remove his sweat-soaked clothes, prepared a tub for bath filled with hot water, and a white towel.

After Ivita changed into the clean, well-fitted clothes given by the Blacksmith Guild, had dinner and read a few pages on Throwing Magic and Fire Magic in his bedroom, he closed his eyes to sleep.

Every day, he would read some magic books to improve his magic skills.

The moon was full tonight, the moonlight was very bright, so Ivita closed the curtains.

He drifted off to sleep.

In his half-asleep state, Ivita heard his windows being opened, the cold outside wind rushed in at once, and the curtains swayed as if being beaten.

Because it was drizzling outside, the damp feeling filled his bedroom as the wind and rain invaded.

Keeping his left eye closed, Ivita sat up in bed, and saw a figure standing by his window casting a huge shadow on the floor with a pair of horns.

But he didn’t know what kind of horns they were.

"Who are you?"

Ivita’s Hand of Mana grabbed the Broken Steel Sword and the Sword in Fire on the bedside table.

Besides, his Moon Rose necklace should provide him protection.

The next moment, the intruder who suddenly barged into his bedroom walked out from the shadow. His horns were incredibly bizarre under the moonlight, his eyes were possessed, unfathomably like a wild whirlpool.

It was an unexpected acquaintance!

The Pan God!

Ivita never thought he would meet the Pan God here. His face turned serious immediately, was the other party planning to assassinate him or seeking revenge for the Forest Son who died in the last battle?

Where had the Old Witch gone?

The Pan God approached, and she didn’t react at all. Could it be that she was killed by the Pan God?

Ivita rotated the Thunder Eye Ring on his right finger.

Unexpectedly, the Pan God suddenly raised his finger and placed it on his lips. "Please wait."

"Ivita, there’s no need for conflict."

"This time, I came to see you as a friend."

"As a friend, I know you’re full of confusion lately and have lingered in Parviga for two days, delaying your return to your territory."

"Alas, I’m here to solve your problems."

Ivita squinted his eyes and asked, "Have you been spying on me?"