The meeting (4)

"So, what do you think about my secret organization idea ?" Asked Alex.

"It soundss like a good idea, albeit dangerous" replied Lilia.

"Why do you say that ?" Asked Celine(the one who has fought Talia at the first stage of the competition).

"It's a matter of logic. What do all the powers we'll sell our products to try to do? They'll attempt to absorb our organization so they can be the exclusive beneficiaries of our potions and technology. However, we don't want to align with any power. So, what do you think they'll do when we tell them that? They'll try to destroy us."

"Indeed, they'll believe that if they can't have us, it's better to destroy our organization than risk our technology and potions falling into the hands of their enemies," added Candace.

"That's why we need to be cautious when dealing with other organizations or powers. That's also why I suggest that, instead of selling our products directly, it's better to place them in an auction house, for now" said Alex.

"Then, it comes at the right moment since the annual auction of the Brazen family is happening in two weeks. Maybe we can try to sell our products there," suggested Talia.

At her suggestion, Victoria shook her head.

"The Brazen family auction house is one of the best of the continent and many nobles will attend to their annual auction, so it might be a good place if we want to make our products known, but the issue is that the Brazen family doesn't auction off everything indiscriminately, the things that they auction are all valuables things prized by most noble families, I doubt they will accept to put our products on their list"

"I will take care of convincing them" stated Alex.

"And how will you do it ?"

"I don't have a clue, but I will find a way, somehow"

"Well, in this case-"

"Wait, wait, wait, why are you all talking like we are committing to his nonsense of creating a secret organization ?" Asked En.

"Don't forget that commiting to this secret organization thing means that we are on board with his insane plan to go to war against the Fiore empire!" Supported En.

The intervention of those two reminded the rest of them that the reason Alex was talking about a secret organization was to create a rebellion and go to war against the Fiore Empire!

When people were reminded of this fact, the room settled into a silence that was only broken when Jonathan raised his hand and declared:

"I'm on board with your plan to wage war against the imperial family."

"What the hell are you saying? You realize that—"

"Yes, I know what I'm saying," said Jonathan, cutting off En.

"Yet, you are willing to go with his plan, why?" asked Nox.

"For a simple reason: they killed my master," said Jonathan in a cold tone.

"It wasn't until he said this that the others realized that the murder of Theodore had been painful for Jonathan, like it had been for Alex and the other close family members of Theodore."

"He has also suffered from the old man's death," thought Alex with a sympathetic look.

"Haa, I guess I'm also in," said Adrian with a sigh.

"Huh? You too ?"

"Yes, I'm sure my brother will turn in his grave if he learns that not only did I not try to avenge his son, but I also didn't support his grandson when he tried to avenge his father," stated Adrian.

"You are right; I would feel ashamed to meet our brother knowing I abandoned his grandson when he needed our help the most," supported Abigail.

Madison didn't say anything, but she also nodded in agreement.

"I am also on board," said Alex's uncle Richard.

His support surprised people more than anyone else's, but seeing how he returned to his silent mode just after saying that, they knew he wouldn't explain his reasons even if they asked.

"Haha, you are similar to your father, but also very different, your father wasn't as insane" said Robert with a chuckle.

"Anyway, I said that I would bet on you on the condition that you reclaim our status as the principal branch. So, you have my support as long as you don't completely mess up our chance to become the principal branch again," added Robert.

"We are also on board," said Talia, pointing to herself and her brother.

"Haa, I'm also on board. With how things are going, I'm going to be impacted by your actions whether I like it or not," said Victoria with a shrug.

The likes of Lilia, Amelia, Anna, Ava, Grace, Eleanor, Candace, and Alex's daughters didn't say anything, but they didn't need to because Alex knew from the start that he had their support no matter what he was going to do.

As time passed, more and more people started raising their hands, showing support for Alex. Before long, everyone was supporting Alex, except for the two black sheep named En and Nox.

Even Zo, who was En's twin brother, was supporting Alex!

'Sh*t, they are all supporting him!' practically screamed En in his head.

"So, what's it going to be? Are the two of you with us or not?" Alex spoke, "If you're not with us, then you should leave. But I'll remind you again, if you leave this room and narrate everything that happened here, then I will track you, and you know what will happen then."

Both Nox and En gulped in fear when they heard him. Both of them had suffered a crushing defeat followed by a round of humiliation at his hands. So, although they hated him currently, they also feared him.

They glanced at each other and nodded their heads.

Just as everyone thought they would leave, both of them raised their hands and stated that they would also support Alex, albeit they said it with great difficulty.

"Good, now that we all are on the same page, let's continue".