After the scrumptious meal they had, accompanied by the subtle changes they felt within them, no one could wear a smile on their face.
If a pin dropped now, everyone would be able to hear it. Their faces were stretched into morbidly hideous versions of themselves the more they stared at their empty dishes.
If someone should even let out a fart now, they would definitely gang up on the person and beat him blindly to a pulp.
"What the hell are you guys doing?"
The voice belonged to their Leader, a burly man with a round face.
As if they were in a classroom afraid to be called out by their teacher, several people lowered their heads twisting and turning in avoidance.
"Well, is anyone going to answer me? Who can tell me why such good things aren't coming from our Renowned Agricultural Association?"
(Silence)
"Are you saying, our title is just for shows?"
(Silence)
'Don't ask them, they don't know.' Many inwardly retorted.
"Are your brain cells in revolt that you couldn't even come up with such a simple thing that's easy as ABC?"
(Silence)
'Easy my foot! If it's so easy, why haven't you, our leader, done it?' The group still inwardly retorted.
Vince Dam's face was turning a strange shade of red and purple the longer he stared at the group of old fogies avoiding his gaze.
Balding in the center, balding in the sides… gray hair… Thinning hair…
Sigh—
Could it be that all their hair loss also made them lose some basic brain cells?
In the room were over 100 of the best minds. Whether male or female here, each had reached a certain level that many only dreamed of reaching before death arrived. They had awards that could fill walls, and academia newspapers on their accomplishments.
Hey… some even had movies and books made about them.
The Country of Kelicia. That's where they were.
Kelicia was dubbed the most beautiful and wealthiest ace to be in. It was the dream of everyone around the world to one day visit or live in Kelicia.
All too influential and richest people around the globe had homes here. Of course, despite Kelicia's majesty, it also garnered hatred from many other countries.
Why? Because it had a reputation of taking geniuses firm across the world. Many geniuses end up betraying their country all for the sole purpose of joining Kelicia. The rewards and promises Kelicia offers made their greedy hearts tremble.
Looking at the empty dishes before them, a few people finally voiced their thoughts.
"To be honest, I'm still having a hard time believing that such foods can exist with today's current agricultural technology." It was a blond-gray haired woman who spoke.
She had an air of elegance to her, with a witty charm despite her age. "Aren't we being a little overly dramatic here?"
Everyone frowned. "How do you mean, Baroness Emelia?"
Does she think this situation was not a serious matter?
Baroness Emilia shook her head lazily. "Far from it gentlemen, ladies…"
Then she uncrossed her legs, placed both hands on the table, and leaned forward. A ruthless glint flashed across her glassy eyes. "There's no doubt that what was made, and how he did it, is revolutionary. But so what?"
As if understanding her thoughts, several people chimed in one after the other.
"Legends come and go–"
"And a single ant cannot move a mountain."
"In other words, a single boy dared not go against our Kelicia."
"True. I don't believe that when we make our stance, even his Gwintia country won't turn him in."
"Indeed, they might hate to, but seeing as we are the number one supplier for batteries and countless top core components across the globe, they dare not show their fangs at us."
Everyone smiled coldly, regaining their former confidence.
"To them, we are the air that they breathe, the water they can't move without."
"Yes, In fact, we are their oxygen and even their defense… they might have some creations of their own, but those rank way lower than ours. So what choice do they and the rest of the world have but to bow to our feet?"
Vince Dam, chuckled lightly.
Well, he was the leader of Kelicia's Agricultural Association, as well as the Leader of the world's Agricultural Organization.
He had 2 big major titles hanging on his shoulders. So of course, his words alone always carried weight, like an Imperial order.
No country dares to go against his orders in terms of Agriculture, or else he could make 'famine' and food scarcity occur with the snap of his fingers.
"This is my order." Vince Dam spoke with unquestionable authority. "We give him an offer he cannot refuse."
Everyone looked at each other tactfully, relaxation and amusement evident on their faces.
All geniuses have weaknesses.
"We give him an offer he cannot refuse." Vince Dam wasn't done yet, massaging his chin playfully. "Of course… this offer should also include his permanent coming to Kelicia!"
It wasn't a question but a fact—The boy will move to Kelicia.
"And if he refuses?"
(Silence)
1, 2, 3…
Bahahhahahahahahjaja~
Everyone was laughing so hard their intestines were about to rip.
"Good one, Baroness."
"Refuse? Bahahahahah~... The last time anyone rejected Kelicia's offer was over 400 years ago."
"Exactly! Kelicia was, and is still the greatest place with the most advanced technology on the planet."
So who could be stupid enough to refuse any other they give for permanent residency here?
Even the Baroness giggled arrogantly.
Bahahahha-jajajaj~
Good one… what a good Joke!