Looking at the outstretched palm of the 'psychic' in front of him, Lisopp's eyes were still unhappy, but there was no rudeness.

The lord stood up, shook Arthur's palm, and then began to write the details of the transaction on the contract he had just made, with some details.

For example, if the lord violates the contract, he will directly suffer death, etc.

By the time Arthur had checked that he had done so, the lord pricked his finger and dripped blood—unlike Lithop Jr.'s public contract, which required the blood of one party as proof.

In particular, the blood of the 'nobles' side is even more important.

Because, it's all well documented!

Arthur watched as the blood dripping from the other party's fingertips on the parchment, and the scarlet and black ink lit up at this moment, and it lasted for less than a second, and all the handwriting on the contract was shrouded in a faint red, and the brilliance that belonged to the contract itself was even more intense.

After checking it again, Arthur put away the contract and made a gesture of invitation to Lisop.

The lord immediately got up and walked towards the outside of 2 Kirk Street.

Under the banyan tree, little Lithop, accompanied by Edwin, had been waiting for a long time.

Looking at his father, who had come out, the son of the lord immediately lowered his head in shame.

Lithop looked at his son, but didn't say anything, just patted his son on the shoulder—

"Let's go, go back to South Town."

"Yes, father."

Lisopp took little Lisopp and left.

Edwin also returned to the carriage.

Arthur stared at the Lord's carriage.

He always felt that something was wrong.

And as a 'medium', Arthur trusts his 'instincts' immensely!

So, in the next moment, the Phokin on the roof of 2 Kirk Street fluttered his wings and melted into the night.

At the same time, Arthur couldn't help but ask Malinda beside him-

"That Lord Lisope really doesn't have an illegitimate child? Is there only one son, little Lithop? ”

The life of the aristocracy was rather erosive.

Most nobles had more than one illegitimate child or illegitimate daughter.

Some of the illegitimate sons of traditional nobles are more than capable of forming a family guard.

This is not an exaggeration.

For some traditional aristocrats, it is very cost-effective to make the identity of their illegitimate children public, sign a contract, and then recruit them to work in the family - not only do they not have to worry about inheritance, but they also have blood ties.

Even, if one or two awaken the bloodline, it would be even better.

And many new aristocrats who follow tradition are also following this practice.

As for Lisopp?

It happens to be a new aristocrat who follows tradition.

"Lord Lisop has only one son, little Lithop!

At least, that's what I've gathered! ”

Malinda emphasized.

No one can give a 100% correct answer.

However, this lady was also obviously shocked by Lisopp's handiwork - twenty percent of the coal and iron ore business, in exchange for her own son, if this news was known, I am afraid that a group of people, including the children of the nobility, would rush over to Lisop as a son.

You must know that the shares of these two percent of the business are enough to be called astronomical!

Because, it is a steady stream of dividends every year!

If these two percent of the iron ore and coal mining business were given to her, it would not take three years for her to organize an ocean-going trading fleet again.

Afterwards?

It's a snowball!

As long as the mineral resources are not exhausted within ten years, she is sure that she will place her power in the entire South County, and even expand her business territory to the North County.

Pity......

These two percent of the gains are not hers.

It's Arthur's!

Although Arthur is her partner, she knows that Arthur is 'greedy', but she knows that she must pay enough price to use this resource.

'What should I get in exchange?' ’

The woman began to think.

Unconsciously, the lady frowned.

Because, she really can't think of what to exchange for.

Marinda, who was thinking down, followed behind Arthur, bypassing the [Death Serpent] and walking towards No. 2 Kirk Street, and when she walked to the corridor, Arthur suddenly asked-

"Malinda, you said that if I exchanged one percent of the iron ore and coal mining business in Nanzhen for Nanzhen...... Will Lord Earl agree? ”

"Although Nanzhen itself is not valuable, it is still a town with a population of 20,000!

Therefore, one percent of the shares are not enough!

One and a half to two percent is more reliable! ”

Malinda assessed, and said.

Then, the lady glanced at Arthur, who was thinking, and reminded directly.

"The murder of a nobleman is a great crime!"

If you want to get Nanzhen from the Count of Nanlos, it is natural that Nanzhen must return to the Count of Nanlos.

And for Southtown to return to the Count of Southlos, the current owner, Lord Lisopp, must die.

But it was well known that Lord Lisope had always been in good health.

Not only robust, but also athletic.

That look, it's no problem to live for another twenty years.

Of course, accidents always happen.

No one knows what will happen tomorrow.

but

Malinda didn't want Arthur to be the one who shot it.

After all, the aristocracy not only has a lot of means of self-protection, but also has more 'means of chasing the murderer'.

As long as they are willing to invest resources, these nobles will always be able to find out who killed the nobles.

Malinda doesn't want her partner to lose her future.

She and Arthur were young enough to have plenty of time to wait.

Of course, in addition to the persuasion as a partner, this lady still has a little complaint in private.

After all, the day before, Arthur had asked her about her thoughts on Southtown.

And she expressed her interest quite calmly.

Can now?

Arthur is about to take Southtown for himself.

'Hmph, see the unrighteous fellow!

Originally, when I heard the news of 'Bloody John' so easily, and confirmed that you entered the game as a person, lured the other party out, and tracked down the whereabouts of the 'White Crow', I still felt embarrassed and thought that I needed to compensate you.

Right now?

Hum!

Gone!

This news I overheard should be regarded as your compensation for me! ’

Malinda snorted a few times in her heart, picked up her pipe again, and took two puffs hard, her cheeks bulging, and then she exhaled the heavy smoke at Arthur.

The lady was despising Arthur in her own way.

Almost instantly, the smoke enveloped Arthur.

The young 'psychic' waved his hand to disperse the smoke, and as he continued to walk forward, he said—

"How could I possibly murder a nobleman?

I have no grudge against Lord Lisope!

Moreover, Lord Lisope and I have just completed a pleasant deal. ”

"I didn't say Lord Lisopp, you guys are obviously thieves!"

Malinda said and rolled her eyes at Arthur.

"People with hearts, everything is dirty!"

Arthur shot back.

"Oh, my heart is as holy as a virgin compared to you."

Malinda sneered and spat Arthur with her smoke.

Arthur, who had already reached the door of the psychic hall, stopped in the face of such a 'smoke attack', and he turned to look at Malinda with an indignant face, and smiled.

"What do you want to do?"

Malinda became alert.

The young 'psychic' shook his head, turned around and continued to walk towards the psychic hall, but in his hand he took out the contract he had just signed with Lisopp.

The footsteps did not stop, and he threw it straight back, and said softly-

"And then."

(End of chapter)

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