"How about it, Shaodong, the enthusiasm of our little girls in Huaishuiguan didn't scare you, right? Hahaha! ”

Grand Duke Mattesias laughed and teased Owen, who was sitting across from him.

What else could Owen say besides shaking his head and smiling bitterly? Not to mention the position of power, just in terms of the age gap between the two sides, the Grand Duke is almost a person who can be his grandfather. tease him, a junior, and he can only bear it obediently.

At this moment, Owen was in the exclusive office hall of the Grand Duke, the highest position in the Huaishui Guanfu Palace, and the huge window on his left side just overlooked the whole view of the majestic city wall of Huaishui Pass.

This time, in addition to escorting a new batch of military supplies, he also had important matters to discuss with Grand Duke Mattesias. Therefore, as soon as he arrived at the gate of the palace, the Grand Duke's adjutant who had arrived one step earlier invited Owen into the hall.

As for the procedures such as cargo handover and loading and unloading, the following people naturally have to handle it, but he doesn't need to worry about it.

"Okay, without further ado, let's get down to business." The Grand Duke stopped laughing and walked back to the long table and sat down.

"I don't have any gossip, it seems that your old man has been making fun of me all along." Owen muttered to himself.

Speaking of business, Grand Duke Mattesias naturally put on a straight face and looked like he was doing business: "I came to you this time to talk about the issue of 'special' weapons and equipment. ”

Hearing the word "special" accentuated by the Grand Duke, Owen subconsciously looked at the middle-aged man on the side.

At this time, in the spacious hall, except for the two main lords, the Grand Duke and Owen, there was only one Grand Duke and the Grand Duke's adjutant.

The Grand Duke understood what he meant, waved his hand casually and said, "Don't worry, he is an old man who has followed me for more than ten years, and he can be trusted." ”

Owen apologized to the adjutant for his debts.

The lieutenant smiled and nodded.

Owen turned to the Grand Duke and replied formally, "Since there are no outsiders here, I'll open it up." Listening to the meaning of the Grand Duke, he should have guessed something. That's right, the 'special' weapons and equipment that our Hilton family gave to the Emperor ** Department were created by the dwarves themselves. “

The Grand Duke and the adjutant both looked pale and looked more serious and solemn.

Even if there had been similar speculations before, hearing Owen admit it himself, Grand Duke Mattesias still felt a tightness in his heart.

In the battle of the gods 50,000 years ago, most of the gods of the previous generation fell, and the human gods led by the supreme god were able to take advantage of the situation.

And among the fallen gods of the previous generation, there happened to be a guardian god born from the dwarf race. Since then, the dwarves have gradually declined, slowly withdrawing from the mainstream stage of the continent.

The gods are fighting, and mortals are not even qualified to watch, so there is naturally no way to know the grievances between the gods. However, the hostility of human gods such as the Supreme God to foreign gods was passed down through human churches such as the Holy See of Light.

The will of God, my mission!

Fanatical believers have no reason to speak, they only know how to carry out orders. And the churches backed by the gods are powerful, such as the Holy See of Light, and can even directly interfere in the affairs of the Holy Empire where they are located. The many national forces on the Oss continent will more or less save their face.

If the Holy See of Light wants to suppress the dwarves and other alien races, everyone will try to dissociate themselves from them. Of course, that's what is on the table. As for what should be under the table, how or what.

With the dwarves' superb forging skills, the equipment produced by them has naturally become a sought-after commodity. But it is precisely for this reason that Owen and Anthony encountered the dwarven hammer by chance when they were exploring the trade routes, and they need to find a way to find a way for the equipment of the clan.

In the official face, no one wants to offend the Holy See of Light for some equipment. Especially in terms of the Glorious Empire and the Holy Empire in the Riga Empire at that time, the two countries could barely be regarded as an "alliance".

"Don't worry, the old man doesn't mean to ask the teacher. The Holy See of Light is just making a gesture, and they will not care about people's private transactions with the dwarves. As long as those people are secretive and don't let them lose face. ”

After being stunned for a moment, the Grand Duke immediately waved his hand and said something to reassure Owen.

"Of course, our Imperial ** Department and the Grand Duke's Mansion are weapons and equipment purchased from you, and we have never known what dwarves are not dwarves."

"Lord Xie!" Owen naturally knew what was going on, otherwise the Hilton family would not dare to privately equip the so-called "special" equipment of the military department. But there is always a posture that should be there.

The Grand Duke nodded and said, "The old man will say it directly, we still need 2,000 sets of that kind of 'special' equipment." Complete kits of weapons, shields, armor, etc., 2000 sets. ”

Owen frowned slightly, lowered his head and groaned, silently thinking in his heart.

After a moment, he raised his head: "2,000 sets of equipment is a bit much, but if you hold on tightly, you should be able to do it." It's just that the price can be a bit expensive. The Duke should know that the quality of the weapons and armor they forged is a grade higher, and the asking price is naturally higher. Coupled with the large amount of money that adults want, they have to work day and night, and the price is even higher. So ......"

"It's okay, it's okay, hehe!" Grand Duke Mattesias chuckled.

"The goods are good, the price is naturally higher, this old man can understand. The people below also said that the quality of your Hilton family's things is good, and the price is really nothing to say, and it is indeed worthy of being a 'patriotic businessman' of His Majesty's royal family. Hahahaha! This matter is decided, the price or something will be said when you calculate how much, the old man can trust you. Anthony's boy said hello, just do business with you, don't worry about it. ”

The Grand Duke's resolute and resolute military style was fully revealed, and everything was finalized in a few words.

Owen thanked him again.

Anthony had also mentioned this to the Hilton family before, and would help them connect with the Grand Duke. Speaking of it now, Owen is not surprised.

What he didn't expect was that Grand Duke Mattesias seemed to be very friendly and even close to Anthony. Just because of his greeting, he completely handed over the extremely important piece of army logistics supply to the Hilton family?

How many times have they met?

It is said that it was the Grand Duke that the Patriarch of Silvio took Anthony to meet at the beginning, and Anthony had never seen the Grand Duke before.

Owen asked cautiously, "Lord Duke is familiar with Anthony?" ”

"I'm not familiar with it, but I've seen it twice."

Owen was even more strange: "Then why did the adults ...... Anthony"

The Grand Duke waved his hand and laughed: "Because the old man looks at him well, that kid is very angry with the old man." Hahahaha! ”

Owen was speechless.

Is that okay too?

I heard my father say that when the two met for the first time, they were red-faced because of business problems, and they almost didn't fight.

It's just pleasing to the eye, and it's very temperamental?

"Speaking of which, this kid does have some ability, but I'm really unconvinced. I heard that your Hilton family should have been a patriotic businessman in the first place, and it was also this kid's suggestion? It is indeed a good move, and now more than half of Edinburgh's big business families are looking at you as the leader. ”

Although Grand Duke Matesias was busy with military affairs, his attention was on the Huaishui Pass. But the big and small things that happened in the city of Edinburgh still couldn't escape his ears and eyes.

Speaking of which, the Hilton family united many nobles and nobles in Edinburgh to form a business alliance and became the leader of the alliance, such a big event has long been known throughout the city, and it would be strange if the Grand Duke had not heard of it.

"The Duke has won the award, and we just hope to unite more forces and provide more powerful help to the soldiers who are fighting bravely on the front line."

Owen bowed slightly and said modestly.

"But the Hilton family has been able to get to where they are today, and Anthony really deserves a lot of credit. My father often felt how lucky our father and son were to invite such a supreme genius to the Hilton family. ”

Grand Duke Mattesias couldn't help but glance at him.

The young owner of the Hilton family had a look of admiration and admiration, and his expression was not the slightest fake.

The Grand Duke nodded secretly.

"That guy is really good, but you're doing a good job. After all, the future of the glorious empire will still fall on the shoulders of young people like you. ”

"No, no, no!" Owen shook his head and waved his hand repeatedly, as if he had heard some terrible words, "Where can I compare to Anthony!" ”

Joke. It's just that ability, and it's a joy to be on a par with a genius like Anthony; But if not, it would be easy to be hit by being talked about and evaluated by someone who is put together with such a demon.

He has been smart since he was a child, and he is deeply appreciated by his family and clansmen. After growing up, although I was wasted for a while, in recent years, I have cleaned up my mood and done things again, and slowly recovered and accumulated some self-confidence and pride.

But if you compare it to Anthony...... Uh, forget it.

Owen recalled the piles and pieces that this boy who was a few years younger than himself had done, and decisively gave up the idea.

"You don't have to be in vain, the old man within the empire doesn't dare to say it. But in Edinburgh, there are not many young people who can make the old man look at him. You kid, count it as one. ”

Grand Duke Mattesias waved his hand, interrupting Owen's self-effacement.

"Kid Anthony, though, is in trouble right now. Taranto's side doesn't seem to be as easy to deal with as expected. ”

When it came to military secrets, the Grand Duke did not elaborate on what exactly the trouble was.

Owen didn't know what he was referring to, and was smart enough not to ask.

But that doesn't affect his confidence in the family's offerings: "Anthony can do it, I'm convinced!" ”

Grand Duke Mattesias looked at him deeply, and finally let out a long sigh:

"Alas...... I hope so. ”