Chapter 52 : Corporation

In the bustling Capital City of Mysthaven Kingdom, nestled deep within the heart of the city, stood a three-story building located just a few hundred meters away from the Royal Palace.

This building served as the headquarters of the Agricultural Team, surrounded by other buildings dedicated to various teams such as the Construction Team, The Cleaning and Sanitation Team, and Kassius' office, which was the tallest structure in the vicinity.

The Agricultural Team building was a hive of activity, with people coming and going throughout the day.

Some were members of the team, while others were farmers completing necessary procedures. Carriages pulled by tall horses, towering over the average person, pulled up in front of the building. Well-dressed individuals with radiant smiles stepped out, drawing envious and admiring glances from those nearby.

These individuals were none other than the Top Ten Winners of the recent Farming Competition. Among them were Henry Whitlock, who placed third, Axton Elrod who came second place, and Quill Ravenwood, the first-place winner. Since their success in the competition, their lives had transformed dramatically. Their farm produce sold out within months, bringing them both wealth and fame.

While their newfound riches may not be extravagant by some standards, to them, it represents a level of success they never thought possible.

Never in their wildest dreams did they imagine becoming so prosperous.

"Wow, look at that! Are those the Top Ten Winners of the Farming Competition?" exclaimed one person in the crowd.

"Yeah, that's them alright. Check out that's Axton Elrod, who came in second place," another person chimed in.

"And look, there's Hermione Ashbluff, who ranked sixth. She's the only woman in the top ten, and she's so beautiful," a woman whispered with excitement.

"Helix Beckett came in fifth, and Alix Marblemaw ranked seventh. And don't forget about Milo Yearwood who came in tenth place, there is Derek Fellows who came in ninth, and Viktor Windward in eighth," someone added.

" And there is also Quill Ravenwood who rank first " some also exclaimed in the crowd.

The crowd was buzzing with excitement and a hint of confusion as they marveled at the top ten winners.

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"You guys have really made a name for yourselves throughout the Kingdom huh," a mature and charming voice echoed.

"And Hermione, you're even more famous than us. Even Quill can't match your fame," Milo Yearwood teased Hermione Ashbluff.

" Yeah, you've become a role model for young ladies and women in the Kingdom," Viktor Windward chimed in.

Hermione Ashbluff stands out as the sole female competitor among the top participants in the recent Farming Competition. A woman in her thirties, she possesses a radiant complexion reminiscent of healthy wheat, complemented by long, dusty brown hair cascading down to her waist. Her eyes, a captivating shade of blue, are framed by slender eyebrows that exude a charming aura. With a strikingly beautiful melon-shaped face, defined by thin red lips, Hermione's long legs and graceful physique exude an undeniable allure. Her proportions are impeccably balanced, with curves in all the right places. Hermione Ashbluff is truly a woman filled charm and elegance.

As the top ten winners chatted among themselves, their calm expressions hid their inner joy at hearing their names mentioned. They never imagined they would become so well-known.

"Ahem... Ladies and Gentlemen, please come inside. Team Leader Lazar is waiting for you," a voice interrupted their conversation. They turned to see a thin man with a well-kept mustache in his forties standing at the gate of the Agricultural Team, beckoning them inside.

They immediately stopped talking and turned their attention to the man approaching them. "Sorry for the interruption ".

"I'm Kylo Sinwood, the Vice Team Leader of the Agricultural Team," the thin man with the mustache introduced himself.

Quill Ravenwood quickly apologized, "Vice Leader Kylo, we didn't realize you were standing behind us."

Kylo waved his hand dismissively, "No need to apologize. I just came down from the third floor."

Quill and the others breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. Despite being top farmers in the Kingdom, they knew better than to offend the Vice Team Leader of the Agricultural Team.

"Please follow me," Kylo gestured for them to follow as he entered the building. Quill and the others quickly followed suit.

Decker Fellows spoke up from behind the group, "Vice Leader Kylo, may I ask why we were called here?"

Kylo shook his head, "I'm not sure why you were called here, but I can tell you that apart Team Leader Lazar, an important person will.also be present. So, behave yourselves."

They all nodded in understanding.

"Vice Leader Kylo, do you know who the important person is?" Viktor Windward asked curiously.

Kylo shook his head, indicating he didn't want to discuss it.

A few minutes later, they arrived on the third floor, which was bustling with activity with small partitions dividing the entire floor into smaller offices, people were carrying stacks of papers quickly walking about.Quill and the others looked around with curiosity as Kylo led them deeper into the floor.

A few moments later, Kylo led Quill and the others to the door of an office. Giving them a quick glance, Kylo respectfully knocked on the door.

"Come in," a deep voice sounded from inside the office a few seconds later, inviting them to enter.

Quill and the others quickly adjusted their expressions and straightened their clothes as Kylo opened the door, ushering them inside.

The office was spacious, with a desk positioned beside a window, stacks of papers were neatly placed on it. Chairs were placed nearby, and a massive cabinet covered one wall, filled a thousand drawers labeled,these thousand of drawers is filled with the names and information of every farmer in the Kingdom.

On the other side of the office, a large conference table that could accommodate about twenty people. Three men were seated beside it - a slightly plump man with rosy cheeks, a middle-aged man exuding an elegant yet fierce aura, and a burly man emanating an oppressive and violent energy with a cold expression. These men were Lazar, Blayze Amberflaw, and Brutus Lockwood.

"Leader, I've brought them all here," Kylo respectfully informed Lazar with his head bowed.

Lazar, who was engaged in conversation with Blayze, turned to Kylo and nodded. "Thank you, Kylo. You can go now."

Kylo left the office after giving Quill and his group a parting glance.

Lazar stood up, smiling warmly at Quill and the others. "Welcome, everyone. Allow me to introduce myself - I am Lazar Featus, the Team Leader of the Agricultural Team of the Kingdom."

" Greetings Team Leader Lazar "Quill and the others quickly greeted Lazar.

Lazar then gestured towards the two men beside him. "Let me introduce you to Blayze Amberflaw and Brutus Lockwood," he said with a smile.

" Both Blayze Amberflaw and Brutus Lockwood come from military backgrounds. Blayze is the Head of Logistics, while Brutus is the Commander of the Army " . Lazar smiled and continued to introduce them.

Quill and the others were shocked to see the military presence, with eyes wide and filled with astonishment. They had not expected this at all, which is why Kylo had warned them to behave in the presence of an important person.

Snapping out of their shock, they quickly bowed respectfully to Brutus and Blayze. "Greetings, Commander Brutus and Logistics Head Blayze," they said.

Blayze smiled and nodded, while Brutus only gave a cold nod in return.

Lazar explained that the military wanted to meet with them, and as the Agricultural Team Leader, he was passing on the invitation.

The group was surprised that the military had requested the meeting.

" Ok everyone you can sit down and let's talk" .Lazar invited them to sit down, and they gathered around the conference table.

Hermione Ashbluff, the only female among them, respectfully asked " Sir Blayze why have we been called to this meeting ".

Blayze gave a everyone a smile and said " First of I have to thanked all of you for coming here on short notice " .

" Please Sir Blayze, you don't have to thank us, we should be the one thanking you for inviting us " Quill who was sitting beside Hermione said.

Blayze continue to smile and nodded," The reason you were called here is that,military wants to purchase large amount of food, and since currently you guys are the biggest farmers in the Kingdom we thought we will have a discussion with you ".

Quill and the others understood the situation and felt relieved that the military simply wanted to buy food from them.

"Sir Blayze, may I inquire about the quantity of food that the military requires?" Viktor Windward inquired.

Blayze responded, "To commence our collaboration, the military will be relying on the ten of you for a significant period. We anticipate a monthly provision of food to meet the military's needs over an extended duration."

Hermione Ashbluff, with a look of surprise on her elegant face, asked, "So, are you suggesting that the military is seeking a long-term business partnership with us?"

Blayze, with a serious expression, continued, "Indeed, the quantity required is substantial - tens or even hundreds of tons of food. Can your farms accommodate such a demand?"

The group, including Quill, Hermione, and Viktor, were taken aback by the sheer magnitude of the request. However, they quickly composed themselves and contemplated the situation. While they were the largest farmers in the Kingdom, their harvests were limited, and they also had to cater to other bulk buyers.

Blayze reassured them, "If you find the task too daunting, I can explore other options. Initially, the quantity required may not be as large, but it will gradually increase over time."

Quill Ravenwood promptly responded, "Yes, Sir Blayze, we are up to the challenge." The group understood that while they may not be able to provide hundreds of tons immediately, but as Blayze said the amount needed right now is not that large so they can expand their farms to meet the military's future demands.

Blayze concluded, "I trust that you can manage the task. Price is not a concern, but you must adhere to market rates."

The group nodded in agreement, recognizing the opportunity before them to prosper through this partnership.

Blayze grinned with satisfaction as he grabbed a stack of papers from the table and handed them out to the group of ten. "This is the contract," he explained, "It's good for five years and all the terms are right here. Take your time to look it over and if you have any questions, just let me know."

Each person took a contract and began to read it carefully, whispering to themselves as they did. After a few moments, Hermione Ashbluff spoke up, "Sir Blayze, I don't see any issues with the contract."

"Great, then go ahead and sign it," Blayze replied with a nod.

Hermione signed her name, followed by the rest of the group. Two copies were made, one for the military and one for each of them.

"Now that you've all signed the contract, let's talk about our first business, " Blayze said with a wide smile.