Herag looked up and said after reading Pries' information, "Pries said they have already set out and will probably arrive in three months."

Carolina smiled and said, "I understand. During this time, the three of us will also be staying at the Rose Inn. With the sisters around, you can be at ease."

"Thank you all," Herag expressed his gratitude.

Being able to dispatch three Level 2 Wizards to protect him wasn't because Herag had a strong appeal; it was solely due to the World Staff.

The World Staff represents the control of the World X-617. Although the winner was determined through the Cradle Action, one must remain vigilant.

Tapia's three sisters' room was next to Herag's; they were going to accompany Herag for three months.

From that day on, the Rose Inn stopped accepting new customers and paused operations for three months.

With Tapia's three sisters arriving, Herag basically didn't need to worry about security anymore.

Only Level 3 Wizards could possibly threaten them now, but such a probability was exceedingly low.

If a Level 3 Wizard took action, it represented a vastly different significance, as individuals of that level had a multitude of interest relations.

Herag continued in his peaceful meditation practice life, occasionally chatting and playing games with Tapia's three sisters, as a form of entertainment.

...

Five days later, a waiter from the Rose Inn came to inform him that some people wished to visit him.

Herag couldn't help but be a bit curious as to who would want to visit him.

But since they were following the normal visit procedures, he decided to meet them to see what the situation was.

Tapia's three sisters accompanied him to the lobby of the Rose Inn, where the three long-legged beauties stood behind him like bodyguards.

Upon entering the lobby, Herag was surprised to see the person sitting there was none other than Medel's father, Reece.

"What business do you have?" Herag asked.

Reece was visibly annoyed by Herag's indifference towards him.

But since he had serious business to attend to, he opened his mouth and said, "I'm here representing the Taylor Family; you possess the World Staff, right?"

"Yes, so what?" Herag asked.

Reece said, "To ensure the safety of the World Staff, please transfer it to me."

"Do you deserve it?" Herag responded.

"You!" Reece stood up in anger upon hearing this.

Herag didn't mind offending him; he had already done so and saw no reason to be polite.

The World Staff was acquired with his hard efforts; how could Reece think he could just take it with a mere sentence? There was no such logic in this world.

Reece gritted his teeth and said, "Very well, then."

He took several deep breaths to calm his emotions before continuing, "You should realize that the World Staff belongs to Serlandir, not your personal property. Your abilities are too weak to ensure its security. Only by handing it over to the Taylor Family can it be safe."

The Taylor Family is one of the three major factions within Serlandir, possessing immense strength.

Herag understood this was an attempt to seize the opportunity.

The World Staff indeed belonged to Serlandir, but internally, Serlandir had three major factions.

Herag was a subordinate of Parker, who, in turn, belonged to the Dawn Mage Mick's faction.

The World Staff naturally belonged to Mick's side, and now Reece was trying to take advantage of the situation.

The Taylor Family wanted to first get a hold of the World Staff, and any subsequent troubles could be dealt with later. It was worth it for a world.

The factions within Serlandir originally had many disputes and conflicts, and this was just one more. The Taylor Family had the confidence to handle these issues.

Of course, Herag would never hand it over, saying, "Sorry, we don't need you to worry about whether we can safeguard the World Staff. It's none of your business."

Reece smirked and said, "You better think carefully, if the World Staff is lost, it'll be a serious crime. But don't worry, when your World Staff is lost, we'll help you retrieve it."

He emphasized the word "help."

Herag immediately understood Reece's intent. He wanted to find a way to snatch the World Staff from him and then claim to help retrieve it.

Since it was the Taylor Family who found it, he wouldn't expect to get it back. It was a blatant threat from Reece.

Herag glanced at the Space Ring and suddenly said, "It's not impossible for you to have the World Staff, but there's a price involved…"

Reece was rather skeptical, not quite believing Herag would actually discuss a price with him.

He asked, "What would it take to give me the World Staff?"

"Start with fifty thousand Magic Stones, twenty Second-level Spells, and a good bounty of Magic Potion Materials," Herag said offhandedly.

Reece began to seriously consider, and after a while, he coldly smirked at Herag, "Are you playing games with me?"

Herag directly took out the World Staff from the Space Ring and said, "I'm certainly not playing games. The World Staff is right here, and if you can afford the price, I'll give it to you."

Seeing Herag genuinely produce the World Staff, Reece was somewhat skeptical.

This World Staff appeared authentic, not fake.

Reece pondered for a moment before taking out a piece of parchment and saying, "This is a Rule Contract. If we write the terms on it and sign it, it will take effect. Neither side can back out without suffering backlash."

Herag was aware of this item; it was akin to having the World rules as witnesses in a contract.

As long as both parties adhered to the contract's terms, there wouldn't be any issues. However, should someone dare to violate the contract, they'd face the consequences of rule backlash.

Unless one's strength surpasses the rules, they'd have to endure the effects of backlash.

What the outcomes of rule backlash might be, Herag wasn't sure and didn't wish to experience.

Herag pondered and said, "Alright, let's write the contract."

Reece saw that Herag genuinely agreed and wasted no time, writing on the contract with magic power as if fearful of Herag changing his mind.

After he finished, he gave Herag a glance at it.

Herag took it and carefully examined it; the contract's content was simple, Herag would exchange the World Staff for fifty thousand Magic Stones.

"Only fifty thousand Magic Stones?" Herag asked.

Reece replied, "I can only provide Magic Stones right now; I can't deliver Second-level Spells and those Magic Potion Materials, unable to meet your requirements. Collecting those will take too much time; settling with Magic Stones is quicker and easier for the contract judgment."

"Then add thirty thousand more, eighty thousand Magic Stones," Herag didn't wish to wait for Reece to gather those things—delayed gratification could bring changes, better to quickly secure the benefits.

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