Chapter 22: The Invitation I
The imperial capital of Phoenix, a corner not far from the city gate.
The Imperial Headquarters of the Continental Chamber of Commerce is located here. It is a nondescript two-story building with a flat roof, light brown brick walls, and a wooden gate that looks like an ordinary shop.
But no one looks down on this place because of its shabby appearance. In the space of several decades, this new chamber of commerce has grown from obscurity, merging most of the local chambers of commerce and trade organizations on the entire continent, becoming the most powerful business force on the continent, and officially calling itself the "Continental Chamber of Commerce".
The current mainland chamber of commerce, which seems to be on a par with the mercenary guild, is one of the most powerful non-governmental organizations in the whole continent.
The origin and roots of the Continental Chamber of Commerce lie in the independent league of the southern part of the Okad Federation. During the Okad Civil War, the Continental Chamber of Commerce's business in Okad flourished with the help of the demands of the war. After the war, the focus shifted to rebuilding the business. Now, with Okard as its backing, the Continental Chamber of Commerce has gradually taken control of the commercial lifelines of many small nations, and even the powerful French powers and empires have acquiesced in its privileges.
It is rumored that the reason why the Continental Chamber of Commerce can flourish so much is because there is a legendary mage behind it who does not belong to any country.
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As the New Year approaches, the Continental Chamber of Commerce is also busy. The preparation of materials, as well as the arrangement of celebrations, etc., are closely related to the merchants. There are quite a few people who want to take the opportunity to make a windfall.
"Wow. Can you excuse me? ”
Mr. Henry, the head of the empire of the Continental Chamber of Commerce, who was bowing his head in the office, raised his head impatiently. He had instructed his men not to let anyone into his room. Who is so daring?
In the next moment, however, Mr. Henry's face was filled with flattering smiles.
"Ah, His Highness Dimiteao. What a faux pas. Is there anything we can do for you? Mr. Henry bowed deeply to the two of them, his waist almost bent at a right angle.
"No, it's me who is rude. I shouldn't have rushed in like that," said Dimi, who was dressed in a light brown civilian suit, scratching his brown hair, "If you're still busy......
"No, no......," replied Mr. Henry, "how could you disturb me?" said Mr. Henry. The door of the Continental Chamber of Commerce is always open to you. You can ...... whenever you want," he said, but shoved the bills on his desk into a drawer. In remote areas, the head of the Continental Chamber of Commerce can still show his majesty, but in the imperial capital, in front of the crown prince of the empire, Mr. Henry can only choose to be a man with his tail between his legs. Of course, he also noticed the other person standing behind Dimi, a girl in a blue dress.
Dimi frowned. To be honest, he really doesn't like the Mainland Chamber of Commerce, especially this person in charge who has neither the backbone nor the ability. But I can't walk away right now.
"I have a matter for today, Mr. Henry, for your help."
"Please," said Mr. Henry, with his slender eyes slit, "whatever kind of curiosity you need, as long as it is available on the mainland, we ...... it."
"That's enough," Dimi interrupted the other man, "I'm not here to buy something today." I'm here for this ...... Baroness Victoria. She wanted to know about the situation of the Continental Chamber of Commerce, especially the Empire's supervision of the Chamber of Commerce......"
In the past few days, in order to make it easier for the girl to determine the position she chooses, the girl began to "patrol" in various departments in the imperial capital in order to understand the situation of each position. In order to keep the girl from being deceived, Bina, Lina, Dimi and Victor take turns accompanying the girl.
Today it was Dimi's turn to act with the girl. Bina and Victor did a good job, and Dimi didn't want to make a mistake here.
Mr. Henry is also very bright. The general supervisor of the Empire in the Continental Chamber of Commerce left his post a few days ago. Could it be that this young girl has taken a fancy to this position?
"Ah, that's right—assisting in the work of the Continental Chamber of Commerce, this is a very easy position, but it requires intelligence......" With the help of the Engor family, the upper echelons of the imperial capital have long known the girl's "genius", and Mr. Henry has observed the words and deliberately said that the position is very suitable for the girl's situation.
As for whether the girl is competent...... In Mr. Henry's mind, it was easier to make a little girl happy than to make a cunning old fellow.
It must be said that in terms of "sales", Mr. Henry is extremely eloquent. He was in high spirits, and blew the "nature" of the girl and the position into a daze—fortunately the girl's ambition was ten times higher than Mr. Henry had imagined, so he was not moved.
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"Mr. Henry!"
Mr. Henry was about to talk about his excitement when he was upset by the sudden interruption. He glared at the staff member who had broken in and interrupted him, and the gray-clad staff member couldn't care so much.
"Mr. Henry, there's a bit of trouble out there that needs ......"
"Didn't you see that I was busy?" Mr. Henry said impatiently.
"Nope. Customers must meet you. We can't stop her......"
He leaned in to Mr. Henry and whispered, "It's Miss Hahn." You know. ”
"You've been talking, and you probably haven't heard clearly," said the girl, glancing at the clock in the corner, "in fact, it's been noisy outside for a long time. Twenty minutes, to be exact. ”
Compared to Mr. Henry, who is obsessed with commentary, the girl with the "perfect body" is obviously much sharper in hearing.
Mr. Henry was stunned for two seconds.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness Dimiteo, Miss Victoria......" he apologized to the two of them, "I'll deal with it right away...... Please wait a minute......"
Mr. Henry hurried out of the room. Dimi and the girl glanced at each other, but they followed closely behind. Mr. Henry's description did make the girl a little curious about the affairs of the Continental Chamber of Commerce. While she's not interested in overseeing a group of thieves, it's always a good experience to see the business of this world firsthand.
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"Miss Hahn. We understand your feelings, however, items that have already been sold cannot be returned. In the hall, a staff member said.
"I don't care—let Uncle Henry come to see me...... Ah, Uncle Henry—"
It was a girl with short flaxen hair who spoke. She was about the same age as a maiden, dressed in a short white trimmed robe, a dark red cloak, and dark brown snow boots.
"Come, Jessica," said Mr. Henry, looking at his niece, "tell my uncle what troubles you again?" ”
"They won't ...... for me Ah, it's a return for the family. Jessica Hahn said, glaring straight at Mr. Henry.
"Returns? What to return? …… Is this it? Mr. Henry looked to the side, where a suit of armor was arranged. The armor was improvised and was apparently done by the Chamber's staff.