After Austin was promoted to baron, he officially stepped into the ranks of the nobility, and the expansion of the manor and the establishment of a formal private guard were the two biggest expenses, and more entertainment and necessary social occasions also cost money, which was enough for him to have a headache, not to mention the basic supply of cold jade once a month.

Although he had a small amount of savings before, almost all his resources were obtained from von Lantrin, and now he has to build the corresponding network by himself, but there is a feeling that he has no way to start.

During this period of frantic completion of various tasks, the awards he received barely kept him out of the brink of bankruptcy.

If he declared himself a von Lantrin vassal, all the problems would be solved, but he was not willing to do so. It has nothing to do with loyalty, it's just an eagle's ambition to leave the shelter and soar freely.

Just when Austin was at a loss, he suddenly received a message from Alvinley, and he wanted to have something important to do for a while.

Originally, he didn't want to pay much attention to Albunlai, but Austin saw the phrase "your friends" on the letterhead, and Austin felt that this meeting was likely to bring a solution to his current predicament.

On that day, Austin did not go to von Lantlin to see what he needed to do, but went to a private room in the Golden Radiance Hotel. The private room was basically full of acquaintances, Anna, Moroji, Orwenlai, and the big man named Xiu Sente in the Youth Guard.

Seeing that Austin was on time, Alvinley smiled and said to Xiu Sente: "Look, I know that Baron Wild Wolf can understand what I mean, and you will lose your bet with me." ”

Then Alwenley stood up and saluted Austin, "The bet just now doesn't mean to offend your dignity, it's just that this man with a head full of muscles is always ...... Can't understand our way of thinking. ”

Austin had a deep fear of the clerical salute of the Archives, and the madness hidden in his heart that night, although finally suppressed by Austin, still left an indelible impression on him.

Sometimes the thoughts in people's hearts are often not proportional to their strength, and such people are even more terrifying.

Austin understood his statement, walked in and sat down next to Moroghi, holding out his hand to ask Alvinlay to pick up on the subject.

Anna interjected, "Austin, you and Davix are really inseparable." ”

Austin replied, "He's my back, and I don't forget my back at home on important occasions." ”

The crowd laughed good-naturedly at Austin's humor, and then returned to a serious atmosphere, and Alwenley continued: "Now it's up to Monsieur Louvre." Although today's meeting did not come, this private action was still led by Mr. Louvre. ”

"How about you tell Mr. Austin about the action? After all, he is participating for the first time, and as far as I know, Mr. Austin did not agree to participate. Xiu Shen said seriously.

"I'm sure Mr. Austin will say yes. During this time, Mr. Austin received frequent assignments, and they were the kind of assignments that were highly dangerous and very rewarding...... I'm sorry I didn't check you, but your files have been in my hands lately. ”

Looking at Austin's skeptical eyes, Alvinlay smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, that's not the point, the point is that you are very short of money now, right? I have a way to make money here, as long as you have no moral concerns, I think it will bring great relief to your current situation." ”

Austin pulled the corners of his mouth coldly and said, "As long as it is not rebellion and betrayal, I have no worries about everything that makes money." ”

Alvinley nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then now a team of people has been completely assembled, and some of the previous deficiencies can be made up." ”

Seeing that Austin did not say the slightest, Alvinley continued with an apparent indifference: "As we all know, the greatest trade of the dynasty is slaves. This is a slave hunt. ”

"Slave hunting, is there still a place where you can catch slaves in the Apocalypse Defense Zone?" Austin was a little surprised.

The slave trade was indeed one of the most important transactions of the Bolton dynasty, and the annual tax revenue from it accounted for almost a third of the state treasury. However, slaves are generally less serious heretics and rebels, and both of them are completely non-existent in the Apocalypse City Defense Zone.

Hearing this, everyone present showed a trace of embarrassment, looked at each other, and finally it was Alvinlay who spoke: "That...... Recently, a new group of displaced people has appeared, forming a settlement, on the edge of the Apocalypse City Defense Zone, which was discovered by Xiu Sen during a visit, and the construction has not yet been completed, and it has not been registered with the relevant departments of Apocalypse City. ”

Austin nodded noncommittally and asked, "Is that all the same.......?"

"Of course not all—" Alvinlay replied suspiciously, suddenly understanding what Austin meant, "Oh, there are many people doing this kind of business, and we are just one of them, which is also one of the main sources of income for the society. Some clubs do it in defense zones in other cities, but it's all pretty much the same. We mainly have the particularity of Xiusente, so we are in the Apocalypse City Defense Zone. ”

"So what do I need to do?"

"It's certain that you will fight first, and as for the manpower, you need to draw a part from your private army...... Well, I remember you don't have a private army yet, and hopefully you can send someone you can trust from one of your places. The rest of the teams will be drawn from the Shadow Cavalry and Patrol Legions.

Austin looked at Moroji and Hucent, nodded in understanding, and Alvinley continued, "Also, I need you to find some underground markets to sell this lot at a higher price." I know you have a way to do this, and we used to suffer a little bit in the formal slave market. ”