When Carson Flores returned to the City Lord's Mansion, the city's Spirit Light Formations had already activated, and pillars of white light rose to the sky. The entire heavens were completely enveloped in a white Aura Barrier, an incredibly magnificent sight to behold.
After dinner, Carson saw the returned Hector Tate and immediately asked, "How did it go? What was the result?"
Hector Tate's face was grim, with a hint of anger in his eyes. "These people refuse to lend a hand. They say they've already paid their taxes and can't manage any further; they're full of excuses."
Carson was not the slightest bit surprised; he had expected this outcome ever since Hector mentioned borrowing money from the merchants.
Since ancient times, how many natural and man-made disasters have there been, and how many similar scenes have occurred? How many people are willing to put forth their money?
