Chapter 2165 The True Purpose


    Levi could not help but furrow his brow upon learning about the extensive losses suffered by Martin''s


    naval forces. There was no denying the King of Rivenia''s formidable naval power, yet even his fleet


    had endured significant casualties. This prompted Levi to carefully contemte his next steps.


    Levi finally voiced his concerns after thoughtful consideration, "Even if you n to utilize those


    disposable pawns from Emsgate, I believe there are still substantial risks involved. The most critical


    issue seems to be that your fleet relied on luck rather than their naval prowess to evade the Dead


    Sea."


    Martin''s spirits were uplifted upon hearing Levi''s words. He had not anticipated Levi seeing through the


    true purpose of the banquet and even deducing how the fleet had managed to escape.


    "Your astuteness knows no bounds. It seems nothing can escape your discerning gaze," Martin praised


    with a hint of awe in his voice.


    The sole reason Martin invited the individuals from Emsgate was to exploit them as pawns in the


    perilous expedition. Of course, he harbored serious doubts that any of them would survive until the final


    division of benefits.


    "Don''t state the obvious, Martin. You wouldn''t offer such substantial rewards unless you required a


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    Martin remained unperturbed by Levi''s words and instead nodded in agreement. After all, it was often


    one''s enemies who truly understood them. He was just amazed at how well Levi knew his character.


    "Now that you''ve figured me out, I promise not to withhold any information from you. Here, take this. It''s


    the navigational map to the Sky Ind and the Cold Trench Ocean." Martin ced the scroll on the


    table and continued, "Though, I need to rify in advance that these markings were made in a foggy


    environment, so their uracy cannot be guaranteed."


    Levi deliberated over this for a while before deciding whether to keep the scroll. He could not dismiss


    the possibility that it might be a trap set by Martin as he was a cunning man. After he weighed the pros


    and cons, he eventually chose to hold onto it for future use.


    "By the way, didn''t you invite Aurelius? Where is he?" Levi knew Aurelius was one of their


    coborators, so he was curious about his absence from the meeting. Martin understood Levi''s


    underlying question and replied calmly, "Well, he has a good rapport with the Emsgate faction. I didn''t


    want that connection to go to waste, so he''s off somewhere trying to smooth things over with them."


    Levi''s expression changed upon hearing Martin''s response. Indeed, Levi had expressed discontent


    with the Watkins Family''s recent alignment with Emsgate and had made some remarks over it, but he


    never considered involving them in their ns.


    "Hm... you certainly have some nerve. But if your n backfires and anger that person, you can be


    certain that your territory will end up bing mine," Levi warned in a half-serious tone.


    The clinking of the sses filled the room, and the two of them began to discuss their detailed ns.


    Although the two men knew that Emsgate''s forces were being driven by their own self-interests, their


    strength could not be underestimated. Both Levi and Martin understood the need for caution, ensuring


    they would not fall victim to their own actions.


    For now, their shared sentiment toward the matter remained unwavering—they were united as


    brothers, ready to defend against external attacks.