章 612: The Roads Interlaced - I

Within a few days, Knell's intelligence spread among the top-tier powerhouses of the Western Lands. 

The absurdly high prices and refusal to sell the information outright added more credibility to this already "meticulous" intelligence.

Dispute Fortress, teeming with a mix of characters due to the selection competition, became even livelier.

Yet, the legendary adventurer at the center of this maelstrom seemed unfazed by the brewing storm.

"Your current approach isn't bad at all. Why hesitate?" 

Ansel, sitting on the workbench with arms crossed, asked, "Lost confidence?"

"It's not about confidence, it's about..." 

Ravenna hesitated for a moment, then set down her tools and spoke softly, "It's about the aftermath, Ansel."

"Now that I think about Marlina's words, they make some sense. Forcibly ensuring the purifier's stable operation in the lower district under your name... isn't good."