Chapter 230: Talks Collapsed?
"Marquis Senior?" Raphael asked in a faint tone, unable to hear the joy and anger in his tone, and looked at the 'thief' kneeling on the ground in front of him.
"Yes, Master Magician." The guy replied tremblingly, not even daring to make a move. I was afraid that one of my actions would upset the magician.
In fact, as far as Raphael is concerned, the Marquis of Seniore will be more valuable for cooperation than the Lord of Bradley, and it is often more reliable to cooperate with an ambitious person, because this is a relationship of mutual demand, and the vulgar is the same grasshopper on the same body. And the words of the city lord of Bradley are already in a high position, that is, in a situation of employment, which is inferior.
Gently tap the table with your fingertips, and when negotiating, even if you are willing in your heart, you still have to show that I am very marketable on the surface. In this way, we can greatly enhance our own value!
When this guy was in a cold sweat, Raphael finally spoke up. "How much is the Marquis of Seniore willing to pay to negotiate cooperation with me?"
"The Marquis said that as long as the adult's request is not too difficult to achieve, the marquis will agree." The guy heard Raphael's voice, and the pressure seemed to find an outlet, and he hurried out.
"I want blood for the construction drawings of the naval dockyard and ships, from the reconnaissance ship to the flagship!" This is Raphael's ultimate goal, you can't be too honest in doing business, and only when the price is high can you bargain.
Now that the future route has been determined, the construction of ships will undoubtedly play a very crucial role. The role of ships in such coastal cities is undoubtedly very huge, and blocking the coastline of the other side is no less than cutting off a lifeline of the other side! This is also the reason why the research of so many large countries on ships has never stagnated, Yuki Ling is lacking in this area, and it is too difficult to catch up with these countries with a little bit of research.
With this opportunity to pick up ready-made, Raphael naturally will not let it go. And according to Raphael's calculations, the success rate of this purpose is also extremely high. Because these things aren't even a fart for people who don't pay attention to them.
"This ...... I can't do that. I'm going back to ask the Marquis. See what he means. As if intimidated by Raphael's appetite, the guy paused slightly and responded.
"Yes. But I'd like to be sure sooner. Maybe I can make a deal with Lord Bradley sooner. Raphael responded noncommittally, but this attitude made it seem that Raphael was in control. And in the eyes of this guy, it's not an impossible thing either.
"I see, Master Magician." Hearing this, the ropes and shackles on the fellow were loosened, and the man saluted Raphael and hurried out of the ship. Raphael stood above the deck, watching him disappear through the rain that was getting heavier.
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"What? The shipyard of the Blood Navy and the construction drawings of all the ships?! The Marquis of Seniore listened to the words of the man in front of him and stood up from his chair, this magician has a lot of ambitions. The man just felt that Raphael had a lot of appetite, but the Marquis of Seniore immediately felt that Raphael was not small. What's the use of a magician asking for these things? That means the magician must have a plan!
"Okay, you go reply to the magician. Said his request, and I agreed! You told the magician that you wouldn't let him do it unless you had to. In the end, the Marquis of Seniore could not overcome the desire for power in his heart, and nodded and agreed to the deal that did not cost him much. At least much less than you expected! And the arrangement of those pirates is so perfect, the blood navy's vitality is an inevitable result, and when the time comes, he can completely become a guy who sends charcoal in the snow, are you still afraid that those drawings will not fly into your hands?
Raphael is just an unexpected variable, and all he does is control it. When you really need him to make a move, you need to pay an additional shot fee! Both of them know the key very well, which is why Raphael's asking price is so soft!
"Yes, Lord Marquis!" With that, the guy immediately left from a shadow gallery next to the door.
"Hopefully everything will go as planned." Marquis Seniore closed his eyes and muttered.
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The lobbyist of the Lord of Bradley also arrived on Raphael's ship at this time, he was tall, well-built, with good facial features, and especially his eyes were bright. The lobbyist seemed to have some disbelief in Raphael's strength, so he spoke with a bit of arrogance, and it was really a nest of snakes and rats, and the two guys sent from above were not good birds.
"You, let's go." After this guy spoke at length, Raphael gave him three words very directly. Talking more to such brainless people, Raphael felt that his IQ was lowered. The lobbyist's face froze, as if he did not expect such an answer.
"Mr. Raphael, such favorable conditions. Don't you think about it too much? But this guy maintained the tenacity that a lobbyist should have, and asked again with some reluctance.
"No need." With that, the door was pulled open. Outside, Awani walked in, "Please, sir. Although he was very polite in words, Avani's hand was already attached to the hilt of the sword, and it seemed that as long as he didn't cooperate, he would just click and rub! As a mercenary wandering around, he inevitably has some ferocity in his body, which is very suitable for this kind of guy who can only speak with his mouth. Just like that, the guy immediately went limp, and Awani grabbed him with one hand, pulling him out of the war room like a consignment.
Moving his shoulders, the city lord of Bradley really couldn't look down on himself anymore, and actually wanted to play an empty glove white wolf like himself. Without any capital, is this white wolf really so good? I can't help but feel a little funny, do I really feel that I am so easily deceived when I am young?
The lobbyist was thrown off the boat directly by Awani, this guy was very embarrassed and lying on the ground, and the city guards who did not get on the boat wanted to laugh but couldn't help laughing, and a city defense officer stepped forward and pulled him up.
"The talk collapsed?" The man asked.
"The talk collapsed, this magician is so rampant that he doesn't even take the Bradley City Lord in his eyes at all. It's the other way around! Feeling safe, this guy began to vent his bitterness at the city defense officer beside him, but his voice was a little loud, which attracted the attention of everyone on the boat, and everyone looked at this silver spear wax iron head with unkind faces, can they take this disrespectful words as wind in their ears!
However, someone moved faster, and saw the hand of a mage condensed by magic power hold it and drag it into the air, this guy was shocked at first, the handsome face suddenly turned pale, and his throat wanted to make a sound, but this mouth that could speak well on weekdays was not flexible at this moment, and he couldn't say a complete word.
The city defenders pressed their hands on their waists, looking a little guarded. This made the two sides tense up a little, and with a flick of the mage's hand, he threw out the lobbyist, who seemed to be out of breath, and landed among the soldiers, and if it hadn't been for the rain in the air, you would have noticed that the lobbyist's pants were already wet.
"Let's go, I'm too lazy to conflict with you." Raphael's fluttering words came from inside the ship directly to the outside of the ship, and the city defense officer saluted Raphael and hurriedly beckoned the soldiers to leave the place.
This scene happened to be seen by the 'thief' who rushed to the scene, and this time he also learned to be obedient, first greeted the crew of the ship, and walked onto the boat from the extended plank.
"Well, what do you Marquis mean?" The old god Raphael looked at a book in his hand and said casually.
"The Marquis has agreed to your terms. The Marquis also asked me to convey to you, 'I will not let you do it unless I have to.'" The thief spoke humbly.
"Very well, say hello to the Marquis of Seniore on my behalf. I'll give it to you. As he spoke, Raphael took out a Flame Explosion Scroll from the storage ring, these things were used as the original practice work, Raphael's storage space was nearly a thousand, although it could be sold at a good price, but it was not bad as a human being.
"Thank you, sir!" In an unexpected return, the 'thief' held the scroll with both hands and thanked him again and again.
"Yes." Raphael nodded, then left through a nearby wooden door. The guy also very consciously pushed open the door and followed Avani out of the ship.
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The Lord of Bradley, who had not recruited Raphael, did not continue to bother with this, and the magicians themselves were notoriously weirdos, and he did not have much hope, let alone disappointment. On the streets, the city guards patrol the city in pairs, trying not to miss the slightest clue!
Lord Bradley has already given a death order, if there is a problem in Port Ibrahim under their noses, they will wait to be laid off! For this generous military salary and welfare, the eyes of these city defense soldiers are wide-eyed, and they seem to be able to see the shining light inside! I dare say that even the cats foraging for food at night don't have the same bright eyes as they do!
Although I didn't find anything useful, I accidentally destroyed several criminal dens!
Time has been pushed for another three days, and the situation in Port Ibrahim has not improved in the slightest, although the Blood Navy has expanded its patrol efforts, but how can you stop a group of meat buns that hit the dogs? This kind of script of one being willing to fight and one willing to suffer is simply not something that the Blood Navy can control!
So, on a rainy morning, several cannon shots woke up many drunks who had not yet woken up from their sleep, and they opened their hazy sleepy eyes to look at the people who were gathering on the docks, and when they asked, they learned that the Blood Navy had decided to launch a counterattack under the provocation of the enemy. What exciting news this is! In the eyes of the people of Port Ibrahim, the news should have come a few days ago!
Behind the surging crowds, in front of the pier stands a huge anchor in the square, the ship with a glorious history and carved with great deeds. Lord Bradley and Vice Admiral Ramirez were loudly mobilizing before the war, and the young men of the Blood Navy were all very excited, as if they were ready to make a contribution! The people also cheered for these young men who were ready to sail, and clusters of flowers were thrown out, as if they were picking up the wind and washing the dust in advance!
"This is youthful vitality!" Raphael, who was standing in the corner of the square, showed a smile, those who don't know are fearless, I don't know how many people will be able to come back alive on this voyage? Maybe it's the annihilation of the whole army? Raphael didn't dare to guarantee it, but since these behind-the-scenes people organized such a big show, they definitely didn't want to have a cold scene.
"Bang bang bang!" There were several more shelling sounds, and the large ships pulled up their anchors, and under the activation of the magic device, they went into motion at a rapid pace, no slower than the speed of the smaller ships, which made Raphael even more interested in the blueprints of these ships. It's just that it seems that those guys in the Blood Navy are not stupid, and seeing that the number of ships sailing is much different from what Major Sidrik and himself said, they know their intentions.
The people of the temple also seemed very intelligent at this time, and not a single person entered it. These guys have a keen sense of smell, too! Raphael was here to see if he needed to mention the two temples, but now it seems that he has been overwhelmed.
"Let's go, there's nothing to see." Raphael said to the little Lori beside him, and then left the square under the guard of Avani and the other crew.
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"Bradley, how did you recruit that young man you told you last time?" Lieutenant General Ramirez looked at these soldiers who were sailing away, and he couldn't bear it. They didn't know that the outcome of this time might be gone, for the sake of the future of the Blood Navy, this decision to abandon the car and protect the commander was necessary, and the death of these people was for this navy with a glorious history to have the power to pass on.
"It didn't work out, you know. That's what a magician's temper is. But you don't have to worry too much, I have also set aside a few means, and there will be no problem! "The city lord of Bradley is very open-minded, and in his opinion, the city defense and mercenaries in the city have been mobilized by him. There are more than a dozen fifth-order abilities in it, and there will be no big problems without such a sixth-order magician.
"I hope so." How could Lieutenant General Ramirez not know about Lord Bradley, he must have thought that his plan was foolproof and gave up this big investment!