Chapter 248

Ren received the report and looked, the above content made him feel shocking.

The first is wizard casualties.

Before that, there were more than 500 wizards in Wezeland Floating Void City, of which 107 died directly, and 15 were seriously injured. Even if the 15 seriously injured wizards recovered, it would be very difficult for them to regain their previous strength.

Including the 76 wizards who were sacrificed in the New World, the number of wizards lost in Wezeland this time is close to 200!

Moreover, only eleven of the original eighteen legendary wizards remained.

Among them are three legendary high-ranking wizards.

After this battle, the strength of Wezelan Floating Void City was almost cut in half. If the Holy Soul Wizard himself was injured, the remaining strength might not even be half.

The casualties of the residents in the floating city were even worse.

The number of civilians killed that day exceeded 10,000, more than 300 people were missing, and there were countless minor injuries, but not many serious injuries, only a few dozen.

Ordinary people will die at the touch of an undead army, death knight or lich, and there is very little chance of surviving after being injured. The dozens of seriously injured civilians were all crushed by the collapsed buildings, and after being rescued, they were cured quickly.

Even so, civilian casualties were horrific.

The resident population of the entire Floating Void City is around 100,000. On average, one out of every ten people died, and some of them were transformed into undead. Finally, they were purified by the arcane fire, and even the corpses could not be found.

The report also counted the economic losses of the floating city.

The cost of repairing buildings, streets, and public facilities, the alchemy materials consumed, plus the pensions for wizards and civilians, and compensation for hundreds of shops and industries, totaled 8.5 million gold shields!

This is an astronomical sum of money.

You know, the annual income of Wezelan Floating Void City is almost five million gold shields.

The money provides wizards with welfare resources for the daily maintenance of the floating city. The debts of the floating city are rising every year, and it is in a deficit every year. It is impossible to spend so much money.

Ren put down the report and found that several speakers were frowning.

"Let's discuss what to do."

Anxi Wodas had read this report a long time ago, and he had been thinking about raising money for the past two days. The 8.5 million gold shields made the Holy Soul Wizard breathless, and he hadn't rested for several days.

"This amount of money is too much, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get it together." Kaidejia frowned and said, "Can you cut some of it?"

"No, it must be paid in full." Anse Wo Daosi's attitude was very firm.

Ren nodded in agreement.

In any case, the money has to be paid.

No matter how famous Wezelan Floating Void City is, no matter how high its status is in people's minds, if it doesn't compensate or give money, both civilians and wizards will feel dissatisfied, leading to distraction.

If the hearts of the people are scattered, it will be difficult to lead the team.

The Floating Void City has just been hit hard, and it is time to regain confidence and give hope. If people's economic interests are touched at this time, it will undoubtedly plant the seeds of disaster for the future.

Not even a cut.

For the future plan of the Floating Void City, the 8.5 million gold seems to be a copper plate.

Kidega originally wanted to ask if he could consider postponing the payment since he couldn't cut it, but seeing that several speakers disagreed, he gave up.

Cleos, who looks like a high elf, said: "In the past, Floating Void City was in debt every year. Now that we have lost so many wizards, the corresponding expenditure has also been greatly reduced. This will ease the financial pressure, and we will have a large surplus next year."

"If you can borrow 8.5 million gold shields first, get through the crisis, and then repay them in five years, you should be fine."

As Cleos spoke, he stroked his smooth chin.

Ren seemed to see the light of the golden shield in his eyes.

He did a quick calculation.

The number of wizards has dropped by 40%, so the welfare resources for them can be saved, about 1.8 million gold shields per year, divided into five years is indeed just right.

He couldn't help but glanced at Cleos. As expected of a giant dragon, he was so sensitive in terms of wealth that he immediately thought of a solution.

"Teacher, Speakers."

Ren made a sound to attract everyone's attention, "Akland, the vice president of the Mechanics Union, asked me to tell the president a few days ago that the Mechanics Union is willing to provide an interest-free loan of 3 million gold shields. Pay off."

He had meant to speak privately to the teacher, but now the time was right, and it would do no harm to speak up in council.

"Three million gold shields..."

Anse Wodos' snow-white beard moved, with a look of surprise on his face: "When did this stingy guy, Omnissiah, become so generous?"

He looked at Ren, "Are you sure it's an interest-free loan?"

"Yes, teacher."

Ryan answered in the affirmative. He thought to himself that the president of the Mechanics Union was called Omnissaiah, which doesn't sound like a human name.

Anse Wodoss thought for a while, and then made a decision: "No matter what demands the mechanic union has, I accept this favor. Ren, you tell Akalande to send the money to the floating city as soon as possible."

"I'll notify him after the meeting." Ren responded immediately.

Anxi Wodas nodded, and continued: "Five and a half million gold shields are still short."

Ronnie, who had been silent for a long time, asked: "Grand Speaker, what is the conclusion of the Supreme Council on this incident, and has the empire allocated funds?"

"The resolution of the Supreme Council is not to do anything for the time being. Naxus Floating Void City is missing, and we will wait until there is a suitable opportunity to retaliate. As for the appropriation, I proposed a motion, but it was not passed." Anxi Wodas's eyes flashed haze.

"Why isn't there a grant?" Ronnie asked.

"Ogulev's original words are that Wezeland Floating Void City has not paid taxes to the empire, and has always been financially independent, and the empire has no reason to allocate funds." Anxi Wodas said lightly: "Tim Kennan stood by him this time. over there, so the proposal was rejected."

Several speakers were speechless.

Ren also sighed secretly, this reason is impeccable.

Ogulev, Tim Kenan, and the teacher are the three giants of the empire, each leading three different spellcasting concepts, and they also form their own factions in the Supreme Council, supported by several holy soul wizards.

If there are two giants opposing this issue, it will be impossible to pass it.

Kaidejia frowned, "This disaster has nothing to do with the Mordu nobles, and they should also bear part of the responsibility, at least they have to pay."

"The nobles of Modu may not even be able to produce a hundred thousand gold shields now." Ren shook his head.

Cleos said: "No way, I can only borrow money from the Imperial Bank."

"This is the last resort." Anse Wodos sighed, "Wezeland has already owed a huge debt to the Imperial Bank. If you borrow money again, the interest rate will be too high." He hesitated, and finally tried: " Why don't I sell the Aksis Scepter."

The value of a legendary staff is almost five million gold shields, which is enough to fill the hole this time.

Several speakers were shocked when they heard this.

Kaidejia stopped immediately: "Grand Speaker, you must never sell the Aksis Scepter."

Ronnie also expressed his objection, "Selling the Legendary Staff, such a sensational matter will definitely not be hidden, and it will also attract the prying eyes of the enemy. If it is found that the Great Speaker is seriously injured and his strength has declined, the result may be worse than not paying any money. .”

"Ronnie is right, you must never sell the staff." Cleos said seriously.

Ren also shook his head again and again. Any legendary weapon is unique and cannot be bought with money. The teacher's Aksis Scepter was obtained by him after a lot of hard work, and it fits the teacher's way of casting spells very well. The strength has been greatly improved.

If you sell it, you may never get a suitable staff again.

The strength of the Holy Soul Wizard is the support and confidence of the Floating Void City. Losing the Akis Scepter will deal a great blow to the Floating Void City.

"Okay, then I won't sell the staff." Seeing that the speakers strongly opposed it, Anxi Wo Daosi could only dispel the idea.

Ren sighed secretly.

It's really difficult for a penny to be a hero, a dignified holy soul wizard, who was forced to sell the legendary staff that he had carried with him for many years...

"Teacher, I personally donate 100,000 gold shields to Floating Void City for free."

Ren estimated the cash in hand and the money that might be raised, and said: "Give me half a month, and I should be able to find a way to get 500,000 gold shields, or even more. Of course, the 500,000 gold shields are Those lent to Wezeland will not charge interest and will have to pay back later.”

Anse Wodos nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, I accept it."

"Noble lords are rich." Kai Dejia said with a smile, showing a bit of envy, "I am not as rich as Ren, so I can only take out fifty thousand gold shields, which is all my net worth."

"I can almost gather 50,000 gold shields." Ronnie said reluctantly.

"I can offer 300,000 gold shields." It was Dalandon who spoke. This was the first time he spoke in the parliament, and everyone was impressed.

Anse Woldas said: "Dalandon, you don't have to force it."

"Speaker, I am a master alchemist. I have made a lot of money over the years, and I can still get 300,000 gold shields." Dalandon smiled lightly, looking very relaxed.

"That's good." Anse Woldas said nothing more.

When several people in Rennes were scrambling to contribute money, Cleos' face changed slightly, as if he was considering some difficult decision. When everyone looked at him, he finally said in a deep voice: "I won't help any money, but You can lend two million gold shields to Floating Void City, and you must pay me the minimum interest every year."

Ronnie was taken aback, "Teacher, you actually have two million gold shields!"

Kaidejia and Dalanda were also very surprised.

Can't tell, Speaker Cleos is the richest person.

Ren knew the details of Cleos, he was not a human at all, but a red dragon.

It is rumored that every giant dragon has the habit of collecting treasures and possesses coveted treasures. Now it seems that the rumors are still very reliable. Cleos is willing to lend two million gold shields. Although interest is charged, it is actually very rare.

It is simply impossible for a giant dragon to donate money for free!

Anse Wodos obviously knew Cleos' identity, so he was not surprised. He quickly signed an agreement with Red Dragon and borrowed two million gold shields at a very low interest rate.

He accepted the contract, and his face relaxed a lot.

"I personally took out 500,000 gold shields, and with the contributions from the speakers, there is only a shortfall of 2 million gold shields." Anxi Wodas shook his head and sighed: "This time I can only save my face to find the storm." The queen borrowed it, I hope she won't charge too much interest."

The Storm Queen is one of the twelve holy soul wizards of the Supreme Council.

At the same time, she is also the ruler of the Principality of Hohaven, sitting on a huge wealth. It is said that her net worth can be ranked among the top ten richest people in the world.

The Storm Queen often supports Anse Wodos in the Supreme Council, which is regarded as an ally.

Economic difficulties were temporarily resolved.

The Wezeland Council discussed the governance of several floating cities, and ended the meeting after more than an hour.

Several speakers left one after another.

Ren teleported into the teacher's study room, and saw that the teacher did not sit behind the desk as usual, but stood in front of the window, looking worriedly at the northern sky.