“The 1,000 who will leave the Hermes Guild after becoming lords will be the stimulus. Though they may continue to reside in Haven, the majority of the guild members will no longer think of sharing the same fate with the guild.”
“Would things go that far?”
“Gradually, the bond will weaken. Those who left may fight alongside Weed when he begins to tear down the Hermes Guild.”
Weed’s offer was to weaken the guild over time. Referred to as the new wave or trend, the gradual effects were to be much more difficult to cross.
“Then would we have been better off declining his offer and defending Haven until the end?”
Arkhim was devoted to the Hermes Guild to the bones. He did not wish for the downfall of the guild even in times of crisis.
“No. There was no choice given to us this time around.”
The negotiation between Weed and the Hermes Guild was broadcasted live.
Inevitably the average guild members welcomed the offer.
The guild did not exercise absolute power like in the past and no players wished to be confined in Haven.
Moreover, the heads of the guild, who are lords themselves, mostly thought positively about the offer.
After all, they would be able to maintain their authority.
“In various individual perspectives they may realize the poison, but it is just too sweet to decline the offer.”
“Looking further, Weed will benefit much more. He may use the players from Hermes Guild to contest the Arpen lords and keep them in check… He could also reduce losses from going to war as well.”
“For him to commit to such tricks.”
“Weed uprooted the base of our guild with a simple offer.”
“I refuse to believe that we will go down so easily. I… will remain until the final moment.”
Arkhim did not follow past the gate of Lahonya Fortress.
Lafaye walked out the gate as the sense of freedom from his last regrets were lifted and reduced the weight of the bag over his shoulders.
He could be stabbed in the back at any moment if he let his guard down.
In the current situation, he decided to focus only on defending Morata.