Wren picked up the report and looked at it, and what it said shocked him.

The first is the casualties of the wizards.

Prior to this, there were more than 500 wizards in Wezeland Floating City, of which 107 were killed directly and 15 were seriously injured. The 15 wizards who were seriously injured, even if they recovered, would find it difficult to regain their past strength, cut off their future, and even regress into ordinary people.

Combined with the 76 wizards who were sacrificed in the New World, the loss of wizards in Wezeland this time is close to two hundred!

Moreover, there were only eleven of the original eighteen legendary wizards left.

It also includes three legendary high-ranking wizards.

After this battle, the strength of Wezelan Floating City was almost halved, and if the Holy Soul Wizard himself was injured, the remaining strength might not even be half.

The casualties among the inhabitants of the Floating City were even worse.

More than 10,000 civilians were killed that day, more than 300 were missing, and countless were slightly injured, but only a few dozen were seriously injured.

Ordinary people come across an army of the undead, a death knight, or a lich and die at the touch of a button, and there is very little chance of survival even if they are injured. The dozens of seriously injured civilians were all overwhelmed by the collapsed building, and after being rescued, they were quickly healed.

Even so, the civilian casualties were too severe.

The entire floating city has a resident population of about 100,000, and on average, one out of ten people dies, and some are transformed into undead, and finally purified by arcane fire, and even the corpse can not be found.

The report also counts the economic losses of the floating city.

The cost of repairing buildings, streets, and public facilities, the alchemy materials consumed, plus pensions for wizards and civilians, and the compensation for hundreds of shop properties, cost a total of 8.5 million gold dong!

That's an astronomical amount of money.

You must know that the total annual income of the Wezeland Floating City is almost five million gold.

This money provides welfare resources for wizards to maintain the Floating City on a daily basis, which is already beyond its means, and the debt of the Floating City is rising every year, and it is in a deficit every year, so it is impossible to come up with so much money.

Wren put down the report and found that several of the speakers were frowning.

"Let's talk about what to do. ”

Ancy Wodaus had already read this report, and he had been thinking about raising money for the past two days, and the eight and a half million gold shields had overwhelmed the Holy Soul Wizard and had not rested for several days.

"It's a lot of money, and I'm afraid it's hard to get it together. Cadegar frowned and said, "Can you cut some of it?"

"No, it must be paid in full. "Ancy Wodaus's attitude is very resolute.

Wren nodded in agreement.

In any case, the money is going to be paid.

No matter how famous the Wezeland Floating City is, no matter how high its status is in the minds of the people, but if it is not compensated and not paid, both civilians and wizards will be dissatisfied, resulting in discouragement.

When people's hearts are scattered, the team will not be easy to lead.

The Floating City has just been hit hard, and it is the time when it needs to regain self-confidence and give hope, and if it touches people's economic interests at this time, it will undoubtedly be a bane for the future.

Not even a cut.

For the future plan of the Floating City, these 8.5 million gold looks at it, and not a single copper plate is missing.

Kadegarh originally wanted to say that since it could not be cut, could it consider deferring the payment, but seeing that several speakers did not agree, he gave up.

Cleos, who looked like a High Elf, said: "In the past, Floating City was in debt every year, but now that it has lost so many wizards, the corresponding expenses have also been greatly reduced, relieving the financial pressure, and there will be a large surplus next year." ”

"If you can borrow 8.5 million gold to survive the crisis, and then repay it in five years, it should be no problem. ”

Cleos said as he touched his smooth chin.

Wren seemed to see the light of the golden shield in his eyes.

He did the math.

The number of wizards has dropped by forty percent, so the welfare resources given to them can be saved, about 1.8 million gold dong per year, divided into five years, which is indeed just right.

He couldn't help but glance at Cleos, worthy of a dragon, so sensitive in terms of wealth, that he thought of a solution at once.

"Teacher, Speaker. ”

Wren spoke up to attract everyone to look at him, "Akaland, vice president of the Machinery Union, let me tell the president a few days ago that the Machinery Union is willing to provide an interest-free loan of three million gold, which will be paid off in ten years. ”

He wanted to talk to the teacher in private, but now the time is right, and it doesn't hurt to say it in the council.

"Three Million Gold Shields ......"

Anthywodaus's snow-white beard moved, and his face was surprised: "When did Omni Siah, a stingy fellow, become so generous?"

He looked at Wren, "Are you sure it's an interest-free loan?"

"Yes, teacher. ”

Wren replied in the affirmative, thinking to himself that the president of the mechanical guild was called Omni Saiah, which didn't sound like a human name.

Ancy Wodaus thought for a while and made a decision: "No matter what the demands of the mechanical union are, I accept this favor." Wren, you tell Akalander to get the money to Floating City as soon as possible. ”

"I'll let him know when the meeting is over. Wren responded immediately.

Ansivodaus nodded and continued, "There are still five and a half million gold left,. ”

Ronnie, who had been silent for a long time, asked, "Speaker, what is the conclusion of the Supreme Council on this incident, and has the Empire allocated any funds?"

"The Supreme Council's decision is to hold out for the time being, and the Naxus Floating City is nowhere to be found, and wait until there is a suitable opportunity to retaliate. As for the appropriation, I made a motion, but it was not passed. A hint of gloom flashed in Anthy Vodaus's eyes.

"Why don't you give an allocation?" asked Ronnie.

"Ogulvi's exact words are that the Floating City of Wezeland has not paid taxes to the Empire, has always been financially independent, and the Empire has no reason to allocate funds. Anthy Vodaus said lightly: "Tim Kennan was on his side this time, so the proposal was vetoed. ”

Several Speakers were speechless.

Wren also sighed secretly, this reason is unassailable.

Ogulwe, Tim Kenan, and the Teacher are the Big Three of the Empire, each leading three different spellcasting philosophies, and they also have their own factions in the High Council, each supported by several Holy Soul Wizards.

If there are two giants opposing on this issue, it will not be possible.

Cadegar frowned, "This disaster can't be escaped by the Mordu nobles, and they should also bear some responsibility, at least pay for it." ”

"The Modu nobles may not even be able to take out a hundred thousand gold guilders now. Wren shook his head.

Cleos said: "No, I can only borrow money from the Imperial Bank. ”

"It's a last resort. Anthyvodaus sighed, "Wezeland already owes a huge debt to the Imperial Bank, and if you borrow money again, the interest rate will be too high. He hesitated for a moment, but finally tentatively said, "Why don't I sell the Scepter of Akkas." ”

The value of a legendary staff is almost five million gold shields, which is enough to fill the hole this time.

Several speakers were shocked when they heard this.

Kadegar immediately stopped: "Speaker, you must not sell the Scepter of Acas. ”

Ronnie also objected, "Selling the legendary staff, such a sensational thing will definitely not be hidden, and it will also attract the prying eyes of the enemy, in case it is found that the Grand Council Speaker is seriously injured and his strength has decreased, the result may be worse than not being able to come up with the money." ”

"Ronnie is right, don't sell staffs. Cleos said solemnly.

Wren also shook his head again and again, any legendary weapon is a unique existence, and money can't buy it, the teacher's Akkas Scepter was obtained by him with great difficulty, and it is very suitable for the teacher's spell casting method, which greatly improves the strength.

If you sell it, you may never get the right staff again.

The strength of the Holy Soul Wizard is the support and confidence of the Floating City, and the loss of the Akkas Holy Scepter is too great a blow to the Floating City.

"Well, then don't sell staffs. Seeing that the Speakers were strongly opposed, Ancy Vodaus could only dismiss this idea.

Wren sighed secretly.

It's really a penny that is hard to beat the hero, the dignified Holy Soul Wizard, who was forced to sell the legendary staff that he had carried for many years......

"Teacher, I personally provide 100,000 gold shields to the Floating City free of charge. ”

Wren estimated the cash in his hand and the money that might be raised, and said: "Give me half a month, and I should be able to find a way to get 500,000 gold guilders, or even more." Of course, the 500,000 gold dong was lent to Wezeland, without interest, and had to be repaid later. ”

Ancy Wodaus nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, I'll take it." ”

"A noble lord is rich. Kaidejia said with a smile, showing a little envy, "I'm not as rich as Wren, I can only take out 50,000 gold shields, this is all my net worth." ”

"I've been able to scrape together almost 50,000 gold guilders. Ronnie said reluctantly.

"I can give 300,000 gold guilders. It was Darlandon who spoke, and this was his first appearance in Parliament, and it impressed everyone.

Ancy Vodaus said, "You don't have to force it, Darandon. ”

"Speaker, I am a master of alchemy, I have made a lot of money over the years, and I can still get 300,000 gold guilders. Dalandon smiled indifferently, looking very relaxed.

"That's good. Ancy Vodaus did not speak again.

When Wren and the others were scrambling for money, Cleos's face changed slightly, as if he was considering some difficult decision, and when everyone looked at him, he finally said in a deep voice: "I will not help any money, but I can lend two million gold guilders to Floating City, and you must pay me a minimum interest every year." ”

Ronnie was taken aback, "Teacher, you actually have two million gold!"

Kadegar and Dharanda were also very surprised.

I can't see that Speaker Cleos is the richest man.

Wren knew the details of Cleos, he was not a human at all, but a red dragon.

It is rumored that every dragon has a habit of collecting treasures and possesses treasures that are coveted by countless people. Now it seems that the rumors are still very reliable, and Cleos is willing to lend two million gold guilders, although it is very rare to charge interest.

It's simply not possible to get a giant dragon to donate money for free!

Ancy Vodaus obviously knew the identity of Cleos, so he was not surprised, and soon signed an agreement with the red dragon, borrowing two million gold guilders at a very low interest.

He put away the contract, and his face was much lighter.

"I personally took out 500,000 gold guilders, plus the raising of the speakers, then there are only 2 million gold guilders left. Anthyvodaus shook his head and sighed, "This time I can only borrow from the Storm Queen with the face of shame, I hope she won't charge too much interest." ”

The Storm Queen is one of the twelve Holy Soul Wizards of the High Council.

She is also the ruler of the Principality of Hohavin and has a huge fortune, and it is said that her net worth is among the top ten richest people in the world.

The Queen of the Storm often supports Anthy Vodaus in the High Council, and is considered an ally.

The financial difficulties were temporarily resolved.

The Wezeland Council discussed several more issues of governance in the Floating City, and after more than an hour, the meeting ended.

Several speakers left.

Wren teleported into the teacher's study, and saw that the teacher was not sitting behind the desk as usual, but standing in front of the window, looking worriedly at the northern sky.