บท 3459: Chapter 3306: Leaving
Blacksmith Association!
Zhen Hua looked at the incessant Association core members and sighed, "So you mean to say, until now, you haven't come up with a unified plan?"
Although he had given the choice to the others, it seemed to be of little use!
If a consensus couldn't be reached, there would be no way to implement the next step of the plan!!
Upon hearing this, a portion of the core members showed expressions of anger...
"President, we had already made the final decision a while back, but unexpectedly, someone changed their mind at the last minute, leading us to this state!"
"That's right, if there were objections, they should have been raised from the start, not protested at the last moment— isn't that a waste of everyone's time?"
"Exactly, if time passes and the Spirit Pagoda is unwilling to let us join, then wouldn't we have lost both our wife and our troops!!"
However, another group of core members vehemently rebutted...
"Hmph, you lot speak as if it's all high-and-mighty, but I fear you've long planned to betray the Blacksmith Association and join the Spirit Pagoda. This time, it just happens to coincide with your desires!"
"That's correct, the Blacksmith Association should be controlled by us Forging Masters, not become a vassal to the Spirit Pagoda. I absolutely disagree with joining the Spirit Pagoda!!"
"The people of the Spirit Pagoda are crafty and sly; their words cannot be taken at face value. Rather than joining them, we might as well turn to join the federation!!"
"Exactly, exactly, at least the federation hasn't done anything like colluding with evil Soul Masters. From any perspective, we should join the federation!!"
These words made Zhen Hua's expression grow solemn as he pondered deeply...
Initially, the discussion was simply whether to join the Spirit Pagoda, but now why were so many people proposing to join the federation?
Could it be that upon hearing the situation of the Blacksmith Association, the federation also intervened secretly??
He felt that this was highly likely!!
After all, no matter how much the Blacksmith Association had declined, it had once been a major force. Joining the Spirit Pagoda would increase the pressure on the federation!!
"Pah, joining the federation? I think you've been bought off by the federation's money, that's why you suddenly changed your previous stance!"
"You're right. The President asked us to consider joining the Spirit Pagoda; when did he ever say to join the federation? Ridiculous!!"
"I never expected that the Blacksmith Association also had so many disloyal folks. This is probably a significant factor in our decline!!"
"Nonsense, the federation has a much higher level of trust on the Continent than the Spirit Pagoda. What's more important is that to this day, no one knows why the Spirit Pagoda was able to attract so many Soul Masters. Who knows if they used some unspeakable methods!"
"That's right, who knows, once we join the Spirit Pagoda, we might become controlled by them!!"
As the situation grew increasingly chaotic, Zhen Hua, the President, could no longer stand by and called for silence, "Enough, quiet down!!"
With his words, everyone gradually calmed down...
Only then did Zhen Hua continue, "I don't care what dealings you have behind the scenes with various powers, but as of now, those who agree to join the Spirit Pagoda, stand on my right side!"
"And those who agree to join the federation, stand on my left side!!"
"The final result will be decided by majority rule, and no one may object!!"
It seemed impossible to reach a conclusion through their own discussions, so it had to be settled by the rule of the majority!!
Upon hearing these words, the Association's core members exchanged glances and began to take their positions on either side of Zhen Hua...
After a few minutes, everyone finally stood still...
Zhen Hua glanced over and then spoke again, "Judging by the number of people on each side, it's quite clear now that the majority agree to join the Spirit Pagoda!!"
"Therefore, I declare that the Blacksmith Association will..."
Before he could finish, he was interrupted again...
"Wait, President, isn't it too hasty to make a decision like this? Do our opinions not count for anything??"
"Yes, President, those who support joining the Spirit Pagoda are only a few more than us. Is it right to make such a drastic decision because of this?"
"I disagree, this is simply unfair. After all, the federation hasn't personally come to negotiate joining. Otherwise, there definitely wouldn't be so few of us!!"
Zhen Hua cast them a glance and scolded, "Minority compliance with the majority has always been the Blacksmith Association's approach for significant matters. Do you all wish to break with tradition??"
As for joining either the Spirit Pagoda or the federation, he had thought about it to the point of exhaustion over these days!
After all, at his age, he should have long since retired from any forces, to enjoy his remaining years!!
At this instant, those members of the Blacksmith Association who opposed joining the Spirit Pagoda showed a hint of fury in their eyes...
They hadn't expected that Zhen Hua, relying on his status as President, would disregard their opinions!!
Thus, they made the most extreme choice!!
"Hmph, if that's the case, then I am leaving the Blacksmith Association today and will have no further association with it!!"
"Me too, such a Blacksmith Association has already strayed from its original purpose; there's no meaning in staying!!"
"You're right. If they want to join the Spirit Pagoda, let them. We will not accompany them!!"
"President, don't say we didn't give you face. This matter is non-negotiable!!"
Zhen Hua didn't expect the matter to have reached this point, and with a frown, he questioned, "Are you truly going to leave the Blacksmith Association??"
Upon hearing this, the members of the Association felt somewhat guilty...
But after much hesitation, they still affirmed their decision...
"President, no need for further words. We cannot tolerate the Blacksmith Association joining the Spirit Pagoda!"
Zhen Hua closed his eyes, and upon reopening them, he spoke in an indisputable tone, "Fine, if that's the case, then I won't hold you back. Anyone who wishes to leave the Blacksmith Association can leave on their own accord!!"
Seeing this, the man beside him couldn't help but remind, "President, this... isn't this bad? If these people leave, then the Blacksmith Association will be nothing but an empty shell!"
The numbers were already low, and to allow a large group of core members to leave now would be unthinkable!!
Little did he know, Zhen Hua simply sighed, "Do you think at this stage they would still stay??"
Since such words had been said, presumably, everyone present had given it careful consideration...
Even if he disagreed, they would still leave on their own accord!!
The former bowed his head, awkwardly said, "This... indeed so, the President thinks more profoundly!!"
Indeed, you can keep their bodies, but not their hearts!!
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