The Narwhal Chamber of Commerce, which may be the shortest of all the Neosfia chaebols This Chamber of Commerce was nothing more than a medium-sized freight company that could be seen everywhere in the first thirty years, and there was only one armed merchant ship and five small and medium-sized cargo ships under its command. After Aroul took the helm of the humble family business, his assets increased insanely in almost incomprehensible ways, and eventually formed such a large upstart chaebol.

Of course, from the perspective of common sense, if a small chamber of commerce, as large as a political organization or even a national dynasty, if it rises too quickly, its foundation will not be too solid. The Narwhal Chamber of Commerce and the Irul family, which have grown in size at least twenty times in thirty years, should fall into this category no matter how you look at it. However, even those life-and-death enemies of the Airul family and the Chamber of Commerce had to grit their teeth and feel dejected: at least, in Gray? When Aroul was still in power, it was unlikely that the overly fat narwhal would have declined.

The nickname "Sky Swallowing Whale" sounds a bit like a Nord barbarian warrior, and this wealthy businessman who has been the most prominent in the capital of the Seven Seas in the past thirty years is also a person who fits this nickname quite well. He is not very tall, probably around 1.8 meters, but his body is quite burly and stout, and he has already given himself a big head, so he simply shaved himself a rather smooth and translucent head, and at the same time has a rather bold beard. Although the whole person was dressed in a dress with considerable workmanship, he still did not look like a businessman. Rather, a battle-hardened warrior.

In fact, it is. Just by virtue of this body shape, this appearance, and this exposed domineering. When Krypton Dog Eye told Lu Xi that this was actually a Silver Rank 6 Nord Heavy Warrior, he himself was not surprised at all.

Lu Xi has seen this uncle's brother and daughter, and the surname "Airul" has always been Nord, so he has always suspected that their family has northerner blood. Now, that's all for sure.

"Thanks to the master's care for the little girl Theas, if it weren't for you, she might not have been able to come back last time. When you arrived in the Capital of the Seven Seas yesterday. I should have come to set up a banquet for you in person, but unfortunately I was riddled with miscellaneous things and could only delay it to this day. I hope you have a sea of letters. "Gray? The reasons given by Mr. Airul are ingenious. It was so clever that Lu Xi had no reason to refuse at all.

He also chose the time very cleverly, just in time for the end of the first act of the stage play, and there was a ten-minute break in between. So, Lu Xi and Blastwind left the private room. With each other sit in a secluded position in the lounge hall on the first floor.

Mr. Gray brought a few bodyguards who looked like black towers to keep watch nearby. With a straight face, he looks like whoever dares to approach will be killed.

Tempest's gaze lingered on the sword at the opponent's waist for a long time. It was a Nord-style broad-bladed infantry handguard sword, but the shield and grip were inlaid with gold trim and coats of arms, which was sufficient for ornamentation and ceremonial wear - although the Nords were good at using two-handed heavy swords, and the extreme even thought that the shield was a life-saving thing for the sissy coward, but fighting is not a feeling, and practicality is the first consideration. This one-handed sword is easy to build and durable. It is characterized by being heavier and wider than the Oakland and Elven one-handed swords, making it suitable for northerners with natural powers.

"I once served His Majesty Otto for ten years." Gray? Arul seemed to notice the sight of the wind. At that moment, he patted his saber and said proudly: "And he has made a lot of military achievements, and has the title of Nord heavy samurai." According to the rules of the Aucklanders, he should be considered a knight, right? Although it can only be passed down from one generation to the next......"

"Yes, from an ordinary Nord knight to a famous merchant in the capital of the seven seas, your story must be inspiring, right?" Lu Xi said with a smile.

"I don't dare to say that, I'm just lucky." Gray? Airul shook his hand, not pretending to be modest and proud, and the smile on his face was very frank and bold: "I served in the Nord army for ten years, and I never thought I would become a businessman, until I met my current wife...... Hey, did you know? Master, when I decided to give up my military position and go to business with my wife in the capital of the seven seas, my superiors and colleagues thought that I had fallen into evil. ”

In the Nord Empire, which retains the traditional martial style and rough social atmosphere, the merchant is naturally not a profession that is too respected, and it is far from being as high a social status as a martial artist.

"This must be thanked for the magnanimity of His Majesty Otto, who agreed to discharge me from the army, retained my status as a Nord heavy samurai, and gave me this sword." Gray? "Your Majesty is really the most enlightened Nord emperor in generations, and he told everyone that there should be a world-famous merchant among our Nords. Since Your Majesty has given the order, of course, I can only work hard to climb the peak...... After nearly 30 years of busyness, I inexplicably discovered that I already have the height I have today. ”

"Oh, in other words, the Narwhal Chamber of Commerce can be as big as it is today, not only because of your hard work, but also because of the support of the Nord royal family...... Or rather, in fact, you, the Nord Royal Samurai, are now playing the role of the White Glove of the Arnor Royals? Lu Xi asked with a smile.

"Although I have such suspicions, is it really okay for you to ask so simply and rudely?" The wind glanced at Lu Xi.

"It's some kind of collaboration, I guess. Although the Narwhal Chamber of Commerce has grown under my control, the basic market is still the legacy left to my wife by my father-in-law, whom I have never met. The current head of the Arul family shrugged his shoulders: "I will transport the supplies that the north lacks for my majesty and the motherland, and I will also be able to obtain the most affordable specialties from the motherland." This is the agreement between me and His Majesty Otto, though neither of us has said it explicitly. I am a loyal courtier of His Majesty, but neither do my chambers of commerce and hidden treasures. ”

Swift Wind frowned slightly, and subconsciously looked at Lu Xi beside him, only to find that the other party had already shown a smile with even a hint of "relief", and almost didn't resist the urge to roll his eyes.

"You're going to be very close." She laughed.

"yes. Very close to each other. Lu Xi replied, he had to admit that this uncle's answer was quite likable. To put it another way, it is the classic saying "capitalists have nationality, but capital has no nationality". In this world where it will take a long time for social evolution to be carried out from a purely capitalist society, a warrior who ate and killed in the past has realized this truth without a teacher, and he looks like he is not ashamed but proud to worship it as the purpose of his life. This kind of brazen and undisciplined style is actually really an amazing talent.

If such a person has the opportunity to be educated in modern business disciplines, he will definitely become the real ruler of Lu Xi's hometown - the kind of pure capital monster. When working with this kind of person. If there is a flaw, it will definitely be swallowed up completely; Of course, if you show a strong enough deterrent. He will also be the most effective and combative ally.

To put it bluntly, everyone understands the importance of God teammates, but not everyone has the ability to use God teammates.

However, I am the protagonist after all...... Lu Xi thought.

"Of course. You know that too. Although Auckland and Vekia have been peaceful in these decades, how can the old world hegemon really sit back and watch the challenger grow bigger and remain indifferent? If it weren't for me, a wealthy merchant of Neosfia representing a neutral third party, I don't think it would have been very difficult for Virgia to obtain a lot of embargoed goods. Gray spread his hands and deliberately squeezed out a "helpless" sneer: "Of course, I did hear that some courtiers of the motherland are persuading His Majesty Otto to give up his all-round support for me and support a chamber of commerce with the Arnor royal family as the core in the capital of the seven seas...... It must be said. These gentlemen sitting in Skyrim seem to think that doing business is like wielding knives, what a whimsical and poor people! ”

Looks like. That ghost father and daughter control the emperor's courtiers really made Mr. Airul angry. You know, it's not easy to see this level of gaffe and resentment on the faces of this group of scheming guys in the city.

"You don't want me to persuade His Majesty Otto and His Highness Artoria not to accept such a 'chaotic fate', do you?" Lu Xi said with a smile. Since the other party is such a world-class chaebol leader, it is impossible not to know his relationship with Artoria.

The wind glanced at Lu Xi with a smile, but did not speak, but looked at the latter with a creepy look.

"If possible, then you are the great benefactor of the Empire and the Arul family." As a Nord heavy samurai, Mr. Aroul showed a rather businessman-like smile, and his whole person suddenly seemed much more vibrant: "In my time, narwhal and Vekia are such strategic partners that neither can leave each other, I think that in my next generation, I will have this relationship with His Highness Artoria, right?" ”

"Your next generation?" Lu Xi smiled. In other words, with the shrewdness of this Excellency, he should not know that his next generation of precious daughters already has such a promising profession as a thief, right?

"I think, with the wisdom of the master, I should have guessed the other identity of the little girl, right? This is the purpose of the Irul family, the boy paper should be poor, and cultivate willpower and a sense of responsibility so that he can inherit the family business. Girls must be nurtured to be rich and encouraged and supported to pursue their own ideals in order to develop an independent spirit and personality. Large families always like to concentrate on raising one child as an heir, but use the rest as a tool for marriage, which I actually despise. There was pride in Mr. Aroul's tone, and it was clear that he was satisfied with his educational policy: "Sias has three older brothers to inherit the family business. As for herself, she likes history, she likes adventure, and that's fine. If you want to go to the University of Red Mountain, you want to be an archaeologist, it's no problem. Even if she wants to open a private museum in the future, it is just a drop in the bucket for me now. However, the premise is that there must be a minimum of self-protection. ”

"This kind of education sounds quite new......"

"There is no way, whether it is in the business world or in the political world, once it is done to the extreme, it will inevitably be full of enemies. The Arul family also has a purpose, that is, they must not give up the interests of the family and the Chamber of Commerce for the sake of individual safety. In that case, you have to learn to protect yourself. I don't want to have a Juggernaut or an archmage among my children, but as long as it can improve the survival rate of the children. That's enough. Mr. Gray said in a natural tone, and then lowered his voice, and deliberately showed a mysterious smile on his face: "So." I made a sponsorship of the Faceless Society, and they took the little girl as a disciple. ”

Lu Xi shrugged his shoulders, and didn't seem to take the "secret of sharing it with himself" too seriously: "Okay, Mr. Gray, I can be sure that under your education method, the future helmsman of the Irul family and the narwhal Chamber of Commerce will still be quite a good talent. Perhaps your home country should continue to work with this promising family. Instead of presumptuously opening a Rausch state-owned enterprise...... However, the political affairs of an empire are not for you, a businessman, to influence, and for an outsider to speak. ”

Gray? Arul's eyebrows twitched slightly. He seemed to be opening his mouth to discern something. But Lu Xi stretched out his hand to interrupt: "I will only convey my opinion to His Highness Artoria in a private way, and I will also convey everything I have seen to her." Of course, subjective, very subjective. ”

I don't know if the other party heard anything from Lu Xi's big scene words. And so. The tense expression of the head of the Airul family loosened in an instant, and was replaced by a smile full of happiness and joy in every pore and wrinkle: "You will see, Master, the subjectivity that makes you very satisfied, is in this collaboration. ”

"You're a good man, Mr. Elul, and I love to do business with good people the most. Why don't you just get straight to the point? Lu Xi took out his pocket watch and looked at the time: "There are still two minutes before the second act begins." ”

"Five-five?" He tilted his head and smiled tentatively.

Both men knew what they were discussing. It's not a guiding force. Because when Gray's brother Bowyer came last night, the two sides had already reached a proper intention to cooperate. And this time, Gray was going to go in person, naturally for another bigger business......

"I would like to see your sincerity, Mr. Airul. You may be able to provide enough money, equipment, and experienced back-ups, but we have two maps on our side, as well as ...... Stronger and more powerful to face the most terrifying power and evil adventurers in the world. Lu Xi patted his chest: "I don't feel that my investment is smaller than yours. ”

"So, ****?"

"Seventy-three." Lu Xi said: "I want to share the account with another lady who has a map." ”

“…… Yes, but we have the right of first refusal. He smiled, but his tone was categorical: "Miss Rosalie is also my friend, and I can't give a penny on my side!" ”

Lu Xi glanced at the other party deeply, and then gently raised his wine glass: "Then, the cooperation is pleasant." Merry Mr. Aroul. ”

"Happy working together! Dear Master! In fact, according to the law, I still have to call you Your Highness. Uh, no offense, Master of the Wind. ”

"That's why I said you're going to be pretty good friends and partners." The wind didn't seem to care at all, and her beautiful face was filled with a smile that made people look at it directly: "You must have a lady who is twenty years younger than you and a close girlfriend who is younger than your own daughter, and you must be very enlightened in this regard." ”

Oh yes? This uncle can't imagine that he is also a winner in life?

Lucy and Gray? Mr. Airul glanced at each other, exchanged a look that all men understand, and suddenly felt that they had gained a lot of favorability from each other.

Gray raised his glass, touched it lightly with Lu Xi, and drank the liquor in it refreshedly, and then stood up happily. Before he was about to leave, as if he had just remembered something, he suddenly took out a card with gold thread from his arms, and handed it to Lu Xi with both hands: "Please enjoy the light tomorrow night......"

Lu Xi was slightly stunned, and before he could read the card, he heard the other party suddenly say: "Speaking of which, I heard that there will be some big action of the Dalrest family tonight." Master, if you need anything, please feel free to ask for it. I don't dare to say anything else, in the headquarters of the mercenary union in this capital of the seven seas, I am still quite thin-faced. ”

Lu Xi opened the card slowly, and said casually while looking at it: "Then, please watch a big show comfortably tonight." Neosfia seems to have been too comfortable and calm in recent years, and occasionally has a gorgeous big scene, isn't it more like the taste of the real capital of the seven seas? ”

The helmsman of the Narwhal Chamber of Commerce raised his eyebrows, and just like that, he said goodbye and left with a subtle and complicated expression.

"Really, it's been two minutes...... As a result, you see, the second act has already begun. Lu Xi took the gilded card in his arms, naturally stretched out his hand and hugged the waist of the wind, and walked slowly towards the door of the private room upstairs.

Hurricane didn't struggle this time, but patted Lu Xi's head with his palm angrily, and said angrily: "You know what? You looked like that just now, you are like the kind of villain who only knows how to hide behind the scenes and manipulate others to do bad things. ”

"Then you are also an accomplice." Lu Xi said: "As the eldest sister of an international terrorist organization, I am not qualified to talk about me, and ah, even if there is a sad thing about murder and arson tonight, it is all your subordinates." ”

The wind tilted his head and thought about it, feeling that it seemed to be the truth, and he immediately slapped it with another palm, and said angrily: "It's my 'our' subordinates!" (To be continued.) )