After seeing Raymond off, the luxurious cabin fell silent. With a glass of wine in hand, Reed stood by the porthole and watched the "Cangyun" fade away.

At this time, the young assistant named Emir couldn't help but say, "Your Excellency, with all due respect, why did you give Hydington's letter of request for help to a person you met for the first time?"

As if he had known that he would ask such a question, Reed said without looking back: "Emir, let me ask you first, what do you think of that young man named Raymond?"

The emir was stunned for a moment, and then muttered, "Hmm... Although it was just a mistake, he did us a great favor. Also, although this person seems to be polite, I always feel that he is not a well-behaved guy. ”

Reed looked back and smiled appreciatively, "Yes, your observation skills have improved a lot. I often tell you that to be a successful businessman, you need to be honest, adventurous and have an accurate vision. ”

"Yes. The emir bowed his head: "However, I still don't understand how it is normal for you to grant him a request for commercial contacts as a thank you for sabotaging the pirate plan." However, this letter of help from Headington is a great opportunity for you to enter the continent of Veronica and fight against the Rawitt Trade Federation, even if you don't want to interfere with it due to some considerations, it should not be given to those of unknown origin. ”

"Oh, you're saying that Raymond can't handle Headington?" Reed said with interest.

"I never doubted your vision," said the emir. But this time... I doubt that those men are really a group of businessmen, who are probably not capable of solving Hydington's current predicament. The final result will only be for Headington to fall back into the hands of the Lawitt Federation. ”

Reid nodded, "Emir, you can see it right, they can be anyone, but they will never be honest businessmen. However, it is for this reason that I will give Beddington a letter of request for help, do you really think that there are only some commercial reasons that have caused Beddington's current situation?"

The emir was stunned for a moment: "Isn't it? The blockage of trade routes, resulting in the complete severance of imports and exports, is absolutely fatal for such a town that depends on commerce and trade..."

However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Reed: "How many times have I taught you that you can't just look at the surface of things. Headington's current situation must be due to human reasons, but I don't know who the other party is or what the purpose is. ”

"Now that our business war with the Rawitt Federation is at a very delicate moment, I will not rush into their internal affairs to avoid falling into the truth. Until our plans are fully prepared, it is wisest to limit the fight with them to a purely commercial level. ”

"But in any case, those people—" It seemed that the emir was still a little unconvinced.

Reed gently shook the transparent liquor in his glass against the sun: "Remember what I said? To solve Beddington's problem, in addition to commercial means, it is necessary to rely on some skills other than business. At this point, Raymond may be able to surprise us. ”

"Also, there was one more thing that made me make this decision for this reason. ”

"What is it?" asked the emir quickly.

Instead of answering, Reed asked rhetorically, "By the way, did you notice Raymond's sword?"

"Sword?" the emir froze.

Reed couldn't help but sigh: "Forget it, I've always cultivated you as a pure businessman, and it's okay that you can't notice these details." However, this is the last time, and in the future, I want you not to miss any point when observing a person, otherwise you think I spent a lot of money to poach those appraisers from the Adventurer's Guild and give you an appraisal class. ”

At the end, Reed's tone became stern for the first time. A cold sweat appeared on Emir's forehead, and he quickly lowered his head to show that he understood.

Then, Reed said to the bodyguard who had been silent, "Horst, come on." ”

The man named Horst spoke for the first time, "That's the captain's sword." ”

"What, Mr. Cress? The emir frowned, but then he seemed to remember something: "No, wait, is it that..."

Reed said, "That's right, that sword is the only sword that Manson has successfully copied at great cost. ”

Emirchi said, "However, that sword was bought a long time ago, how could it be on him?"

Reed nodded: "That's right, after Manson made this sword, he cherished it very much, even if General Gain personally came to buy it, he didn't make a move." However, I remember one year, several orcs from the Northern Wasteland came to the territory and also took a fancy to this sword, and of course Manson would not sell it. ”

"But strangely, the orcs then went to see the lord, and the next day the lord asked Manson to sell the sword to them, and I still don't understand what happened. It was a very strange thing that this sword would appear in Raymond's hand now. ”

"Bought, or robbed?" said the emile, "what does he have to do with the orcs of the northern wasteland? ”

Reed mused, "It's hard to say, since the last war, the orcs have almost completely closed themselves, and now we really have very little information about that side. ”

"In that case, why didn't you ask?"

Reed shook his head: "I don't want him to know for the time being, but I've taken a lot of interest in him because of that sword. At this time, it is better to maintain a pure business partner relationship. ”

"One thing is certain, though, that whatever means he used to get the sword, this man had extraordinary means. That's why I decided he was a worthy investor. ”

"Investment?"

Reid smiled and patted the emile: "Of course, in my opinion, although this man named Raymond is of unknown origin, he is a worthy friend and a worthy person, and my introduction to Hydington can not be regarded as an initial investment." ”

Speaking of this, Reed sighed and walked to the window: "Now the situation in Dinar's country is very bad, the king is constantly suppressing Lowell from all sides, and the four major chambers of commerce are also pressing forward step by step, our territory seems to be prosperous, but in fact it is facing a big crisis. So for the sake of my lordship, I must find a new way out. ”

The emir said with a look of reverence: "I believe that as long as you are here, those greedy guys in the royal family will never succeed." ”

Reid smiled bitterly and shook his head: "How can it be so simple, in short, I stretched out my hand to the continent of Veronica, hoping that in case something happens, I can save as much inheritance as possible for the lord." It's just that the Ravuit Trade Federation has a deep entrenchment in Veronica, and we have been fighting them for so long, and we have always been at a standout. ”

"Although the matter of Beddington seems to be a turning point this time, I always feel that things are not so simple, since I can't intervene, and I can't sit idly by, so I simply threw this hot potato to Raymond. This seemingly impulsive investment may bring us unimaginable returns in the future. ”

The emir suddenly realized: "It turns out that you have such a long-term consideration. ”

As he spoke, he said with some hesitation: "However, isn't it inappropriate to involve people who have nothing to do with this matter?

Reed took a sip of the wine in the glass and snorted coldly, "I, Reed, only believe in two things in my life, that is, loyalty to the lord, and the power of money. I can do anything to solve the crisis in Lovell. ”

As he spoke, his tone softened slightly: "Although it is a little unkind for me to do this, in the end, how can there be anything in this world that is not risky." I opened a door for them to enter the continent of Veronica, and it was up to them to walk their way behind the door. ”

"Remember, we are businessmen, and although we have to follow the constraints of morality, the most basic principle of doing business is that while you bring benefits to the other party, you also reap the corresponding benefits. Unilateral giving, that's what philanthropists do, understand?"

The emir bowed his head deeply: "I understand, I will remember your teachings. ”

At this time, Reed said again: "In addition, with the size and strength of our fleet, Kuray never dares to look for trouble. This time, he did not hesitate to take risks, did he know that our ship was carrying important cargo? This point must not be overlooked, and it is necessary to find out where the information leaked from. ”

The emir hurriedly said: "Don't worry, I will find out the truth as soon as possible." ”

Reed nodded with satisfaction, looked at the endless sea outside the porthole, and sighed: "Next, it depends on what kind of variables this group of people will bring to the chaotic Veronica continent." ”

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