Chapter 505: Silver Wing

After Anthony left, Li Mochen found another place in the dark world to continue testing the performance of Light Demon VIII. This time, he stayed for a full four hours before he finally, with satisfaction, put away Light Demon VIII, leaving only an armband clasped around his arm.

This was a high-tech spatial device that could store Light Demon VIII inside, and then, with just a thought from Li Mochen, it could be donned in an instant.

Besides that, it was itself a fifth-level sacred artifact, capable of providing its owner with powerful, all-around defensive capabilities, preventing him from being ambushed and killed while the armor was not yet worn.

Everything about this 'Light Demon VIII' pleased Li Mochen greatly, the only flaw being that this set of magic-powered armor was incompatible with the 'Crimson Dragon Armor'.

Of course, there was no issue in terms of usage; 'Light Demon VIII' could be used for routine battles, while 'Crimson Dragon Armor' could be brought out for life-or-death struggles. It was just that Li Mochen's beautiful vision had collapsed. He had originally planned to pilot 'Light Demon VIII' to independently slay a demigod, then use the 'Crimson Dragon Armor's' Duel Divine Authority to strip the opponent of their power. But since the two were incompatible, this was impossible. The activation conditions for the Duel Divine Authority were stringent; he had to wear the 'Crimson Dragon Armor' to deprive the opponent of their power.

This also meant that Li Mochen's construction of a magic tower and the refining of a new external elixir were imperative.

Just as Li Mochen was lost in thought, the telephone on his coffee table buzzed. Li Mochen frowned slightly and pressed the answer button. Then Consuelo's figure was projected directly before him via electromagnetic waves. There was a hint of doubt in the old man's eyes.

"Your phone can't get through?"

Li Mochen pointed to his newly acquired armband: "Light Demon VIII, I was just testing it."

"Anthony's Light Demon VIII?"

Consuelo's gaze sharpened, he looked closely, then his expression relaxed: "Gemini told me you want me to design a magic tower for Alex Granger?"

"That's right. I was planning to discuss it with you after this incident was over."

Li Mochen felt a bit puzzled; the old man had been aggressive earlier, but now he was asking about this: "He can invest fifty billion shields himself, and I plan to chip in fifty billion shields or materials of equivalent value. He has big ambitions, intending to rebuild the mage tower and become a true Magus in the future."

"Rebuild the mage tower?" Consuelo frowned.

A mage tower was not something one could rebuild at will; it would inevitably affect the foundation of the magic-energy mage. In severe cases, it might even cause Granger to fall from the legendary rank.

"It's not really a rebuild. That mage tower wasn't originally his; it just happened to be compatible with his foundation, and others mistakenly thought so."

Li Mochen explained: "So it won't affect his professional rank at all."

"I see."

A look of understanding appeared on Consuelo's face: "Then have him come to Atlanta as soon as possible. I'll tailor a set of magic tower blueprints for him. Additionally, I can sponsor him another thirty billion! But—"

He knew Li Mochen's tactics; the more they invested now, the harder it would be for Mr. Granger to escape their control.

A fifth-level legendary mage was already immensely valuable, and someone like Alex Granger, who was also a highly productive grand alchemist outside his mage profession, was priceless.

At this point, they naturally had to invest heavily to bind Mr. Granger firmly to the Winstons' chariot.

This would also increase their overall combat power. A legendary fifth-level mage with an eight-story magic tower could bridge the chasm between legend and demigod, initially contending with demigods.

And since Granger intended to become a Magus, he might even be able to wield divine power through the magic tower. Without a certain foundation, how could he have such ambition?

"Designing a magic tower takes time. I guess you're quite free lately, right? As a seeded player for the autumn national tournament, you won't have new matches for half a year after this team competition ends, and there's no need for you to deliberately prepare anything. So, come help out at the Winstons Group during this time. As Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, and Administrative Director, you haven't even visited your own office once."

These were the personnel appointments the Winstons Group had made a month ago, but Li Mochen had never paid them much attention, nor had he ever intended to draw a salary from the Winstons Group.

"I'll consider it."

Li Mochen frowned deeply, knowing this was the condition the other party was proposing.

Though it had a hint of coercion, it was reasonable; designing a magic tower indeed required a lot of mental effort.

"You must go! I don't need you to directly participate in management, but you have to be there. Even if you sleep in your office, that's fine. You need to understand that within the Winstons Group, we still have many enemies."

Consuelo shot him a warning glare: "So that's it. After the team competition here ends, return to Atlanta as soon as possible."

Li Mochen was even more puzzled: "Old man, did you call just to tell me this?"

The matter of Alex Granger could wait until he returned to Atlanta.

"I wasn't happy with you using your Life-and-Death Divine Authority against the Dragon Witch Cult. Though this war was won cleanly, it will bring us new enemies. But since you already have Light Demon VIII—"

Consuelo deliberately glanced at Li Mochen's armband: "That should be fine. By the way, the Silver Wing Duke has returned from the Old Continent. He is a demigod-level assassin, also兼职 as a magic-energy hunter and magic-energy shooter. Your newly appointed information director should send you a warning, so I won't go into detail. You can ask him about the specifics. Also, I know you're currently arranging to hunt down those mercenary groups that participated in the war. That's only right, but you need to be careful about the limits. The Magus who seized Jennifer's talent is far more powerful than you imagine. Though the rumor that he rivals Professor Einstein is absurd, he is indeed one of the most powerful among all Magi. As for the Medici family, their current generation has another candidate with hope of becoming the Pope. Don't think that with Light Demon VIII, you can do whatever you want."

Silver Wing Duke?

Li Mochen's expression turned serious. He had heard of this person.

He was one of the most powerful assassins in all of America, even the world!

"I'll be careful lately. But before you end the call, there's one more thing."

Li Mochen changed the subject: "The Dragon Witch Cult is planning to transfer the St. George Hotel Chain and the Delaro Catering Group to me. Is the Winstons Group interested? Or you could help me find someone to take them over."

A hint of surprise appeared in Consuelo's eyes: "You're not planning to run them? They're excellent tools for money laundering."

"I don't need them, and there's no reason to get the IRS on my tail because of them. Hotel chains and catering are not part of my future business blueprint."

Li Mochen shook his head: "There's no need for me to waste energy on them, right? I might as well cash them out while their operations are still good."