Chapter XXXIII Progress I
If "Perfume Beauty" can be said to be one of the largest chambers of commerce of Anigi, then "Casero" is the largest chamber of commerce of Anigi, there is no one. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info even if the "perfume beauty" is just like the sky, there is no more than ten years to pull this old chamber of commerce down from the first throne.
"Casero" is the goal of all the chambers of commerce in the south, and its rise is also a legend. From having nothing to owning everything, it took Evans Sr. thirty years. Thirty years ago, the poor sour boy in the slum made his first pot of gold by buying and selling, and then it was out of control, and only thirty years later, the Chamber of Commerce he founded has become the uncrowned king of the Southern Chamber of Commerce in Mastan.
Until now.
It is precisely because the history of "Castello" is originally a history of saying no to the impossible that so many young people who are full of hope for the future devote themselves to the business business, hoping to be like old Evans, from a poor boy who is not worth a fortune to become the upper class of Aniji.
But alas, not everyone is called Evans. A merchant like Jill who has a caravan of his own is already one of the best, and there are really few traveling merchants with more seniority and better results than him. The vast majority of traveling merchants are either polished by reality, or have lost their lives due to various accidents in the pursuit of their ideals.
The legend of the old Evans is unique, as is the legend of "Caselo". The rise of the "Xiangche Beauty" has shaken this unique position to a certain extent, but it is not a day's work to replace "Casero" as the new leader of the Chamber of Commerce.
But anyone who cares knows that it is only a matter of time, not that the 'perfume beauty' is thriving and has a tendency to catch up, but that Evans's son is not a suitable successor. Although it is not appropriate to describe it as ignorant, his personality makes him unsuitable to be the helmsman of a large chamber of commerce.
If there is no strong enemy of "Perfume Beauty" watching around, maybe the big ship "Casselo" can still ride the wind and waves for a while under his leadership. However, compared to a young man like Ivesky, no one is optimistic about him.
If the old Evans is in good health and can still be healthy for decades, the "perfume beauty" still can't see the day of its emergence. It's just that everyone knows that the old Evans fell ill when he was young, and his physical condition is not optimistic when he is nearly eighty, and it is likely that he will live in the next few years. Once this legendary businessman with great powers passes away, it is difficult to find a backbone in the Chamber of Commerce to compete with the "Xiangche Beauty" Ivesky. Everyone knew that Lehman Sr. had a good child.
However, there is no if, let alone if, in the world, the power of the "Xiangche Beauty" is soaring under the management of Ivesky, while the old Evans is dying, which is an indisputable fact. Therefore, regardless of whether old Evans is a kind-hearted businessman as rumored, it is a matter of course to stumble on the "Xiangche Beauty" at this time.
It was when Eronica and Vina learned about this that they came to visit in a dignified manner.
Of course, not in the name of "Sword and Rose", but in the name of the heir of "Scarlet Rose" and the third in line to the throne of the Speer family. After all, compared to the power of "Casero", which is close to the real power aristocracy, "Sword and Rose" is really not worth mentioning.
Visiting in the name of their father during an adventure was the first time for both girls. The two girls, who have always been independent and self-reliant, do not like the feeling of relying on their parents' family, and they are more eager to hold up their own piece of the sky with their own hands.
It's just that now it's not a battle of will, it's a real crisis, what to do at this time, Eronica and Weina both know in their hearts - at this time, show the confidence that can give themselves, so that others can trust their main family background.
Perhaps it was because they were very large, or maybe old Evans happened to be free, and after waiting for about seven or eight Mushas, the welcoming waitress welcomed them into the reception room with a smile on her face.
"Hello, Miss Eronica." Old Evans is a thin and rickety old man, not at all a legendary businessman who has not been defeated in the shopping mall for many years, compared to his ordinary appearance, his voice is a little hoarse but not losing strength, more or less there are some business tycoons who scold Fang Xuan. He nodded, "Hello, Miss Speer." ”
"Hello, Mr. Evans."
After a ceremonial response, Eronica said straight to the point: "Sorry to interrupt, but we are here today to ask for your help. ”
"Oh, the 'one-eyed' daughter has inherited a bit of her father's straightforwardness." The old merchant smiled and said, "Tell me, I'll be happy to help the beautiful girl who comes to her door to ask for help." ”
"That's right, we organized a mercenary group to go on an adventure together, and when we arrived at Aniji to rest, one of our companions was captured by the 'Xiangche Beauty' Chamber of Commerce." "We don't know where she's being held, and we hope you can help." ”
"I see." The old man groaned slightly, "But, as far as I know, Ivesky is not like a merchant who would be involved in this kind of business, dare I ask who your companion is?" ”
"It's an elf, a baby elf, sir." =
Vina replied, "We have a clue from a reliable person, a man named Romus from the commercial capital of Nieman who has asked for a request from Aviski. ”
"Romus, the capital of commerce." The old man paused, as if chewing on the meaning of these two words, and after a long time said, "I'm sorry, I'm distracted, people are old, and they are not as good as when they were young in all aspects, sometimes I really envy them...... Hey, it's not okay to be old. ”
"If it were a commercial capital, it would be very likely that people would do such a thing, and that place is a place for filth." Evans Sr. continued, "In that case, I'll help you. Although I personally don't know much about the condition of 'Perfume Beauty'. ”
"I'm sorry for you."
"No, it's not a big deal, just ask my friend for help." The old man said with a smile, "After the leader of the 'Thunder' mercenary group is my old friend, he also supports each other on weekdays, I believe that he and I can't get used to these nonsense people, I will send someone to inform you." ”
"Thank you so much." Aronika and Vina stood up together and bowed, "Although I still want to have a long talk with an elder like you, it's just a matter of urgency, so please forgive us for taking our leave." ”
"It's okay, the friendship between comrades-in-arms is understandable even for an old man like me." Old Evans bowed, "I just ask for your forgiveness, people are old, and their bones are not very good, so I can't send you away." However, I will send someone to the headquarters of the 'Thunder' mercenary group as soon as possible. ”
After Eronica and Vina walked out of the reception room, the old man's face turned cloudy: "Romus, Rozka, hum! Hooked up with Lehman's kid so quickly! It seems that if you don't do some thunder tricks this time, you boys really have to close your eyes and wait for death! ”
He slammed his glass on the Azusa wood grain desk, and got up, his eyes full of majesty.
"Ivesky ......"
He pronounced the name, and his face was calm and terrifying. Anyone who knows Evans well knows that this is his angriest moment, and whenever he shows that expression......
- He will pour out his wrath!
The "Thunder" mercenary group, like the "Cascello" Chamber of Commerce, is the optimus pillar of Aniji, and in the town council, which decides the fate of the richest and most prosperous city in the south, the two forces can work together to almost influence the course of the council.
At least, before the rise of "perfume beauties".
It is not difficult to find the location of the "Thunder" mercenary group, as the most powerful mercenary group of Aniji, its station is well known in the entire mercenary circle of Aniji, just after asking in front of the mercenary guild a few times, Eronica and Vina determined the location of the "Thunder" station.
Mercenaries have never been a wealthy group, and mercenary groups are generally stationed in sparsely populated old towns and even suburbs. But the "Thunder" mercenary group is not located in these remote places, but next to the mercenary union, less than a block away.
There is no doubt that there is definitely the financial support of "Casero" in this, otherwise how could the money earned by the mercenary group be spent on buying land like land.
Eronica shook her head, not thinking much about it, it was normal.
Under Mastan's mercenary system, the more people in the mercenary group, the more difficult life becomes. It is very common for a medium-sized mercenary group like "Thunder" to defect to a certain side and become a supernumerary force similar to the private army of the nobility. In fact, even the three large mercenary groups of "Glory", "Frost Wolf" and "Scarlet Rose" have essentially taken refuge in the royal family of the kingdom.
The distance of the street is not far, and it has already arrived in this moment of distraction.
When they walked to the gate of the station and reported their names, several mercenaries guarding the station had obviously been informed, and one of them, who looked like Sven, gave instructions to the others, and then stepped forward and led them into the mercenary group's station.
The garrison of the mercenary group was never designed for combat, but more of a place for the mercenary group to build a common resting life after they were tired of wandering. Although there is a bit of military architectural design, it is mainly based on life training.
"Thunder" was no exception, passing through the outermost training ground, he came to the council hall of the mercenary group. After entering the council chamber, the mercenary who led the way said goodbye and exited the chamber.
"Welcome to the 'Thunder' mercenary group."
A voice rang out at the dark end of the chamber, and the torches on the walls of the council chamber lit one after the other in the direction of Aronica and Vina's line of sight until the end.
It was a good-looking young man: "I am the leader of the 'Thunder' mercenary group, and I am an alchemist. ”
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