Chapter 533: A Visitor from Far Away
Fiat is a mining city, but it is still too small compared to Deep Rock City, which is also the weakness of the southern region, most of them focus on business and processing industries, but lack interest in basic industries. Therefore, most of the south is imported from the north and then processed and then sold, and because of this, they always feel that they are invisibly superior to the group of northerners who only know how to work hard, you can only sell a few broken gold coins of the trees you have worked hard to cut down in the mountains and forests, but when you come to us, you can make luxurious furniture and decorations with a little processing, and then a piece is hundreds of gold coins......... how can the group of savages in the north understand this?
Therefore, the contradictions between the North and the South are multifaceted, and they are not only because of the disagreement with the ruling class and the gap between the rich and the poor, but also because of the superiority mentality of the majority. In their opinion, no matter how much the northerners complained, they would not have to work hard for us like slaves, and without us, they would not even be able to eat a full meal.
Under this general mentality, southerners are not very concerned about this basic industry, and those who do this kind of work are naturally mostly looked down upon. Therefore, in the huge southern region, only Grosso and Fiat are still considered to have basic industries, and the rest of the regions are mostly dominated by commerce and processing industries. And because the ore and grain of the Grosso and Fiat regions did not have a price advantage over their northern neighbors, their influence in the south was originally small. But now that there is no replenishment of resources from the north, and the Grosso area has been completely finished by Rhodes, then only Fiat remains.
However, now the Southern Assembly has not had time to care about Fiat's problems, first of all, this is a small mine, and the total amount of ore it produces every year is not very large, and the Southern Parliament is overwhelmed by the food crisis caused by the Grosso area, although now they have opened the granary, more or less calmed the originally restless people, but the reformers themselves know that this is just a delaying tactic, if they can't find a stable source of food, then their life will definitely not be smooth sailing.
Because of this, they did not have the time or leisure to notice this small town nestled in the mountains.
When Rhodes entered the small mining town in his carriage, he noticed that it was very calm, perhaps because it was not connected enough to the rest of the world, or because it was far enough away from Grosso that the storm Rod set off did not seem to affect the place, but he didn't care.
Retracting his gaze from the window of the carriage, Rhodes raised his eyebrows, and then looked at Serestina, who was sitting opposite him and was looking at himself with a meaningful expression, when he saw Rhodes looking at him, this devil sister only showed a mocking smile, but Rhodes didn't say much, and he also knew what was going on in the minds of the two people around him.
Anyone who has followed Rhodes for a while will know very well that he doesn't like people to see him as a woman, but this time, he took the initiative to wear women's clothes, which is obviously a very good handle for some people. And this is also the reason why Rod would rather travel alone than leave with Anne and the others, after all, if there are only summoned elves at hand, even if they see anything, they will not talk nonsense. But if others see ........., then Rod might as well die. …,
Celia was a little better, the war angel girl sat quietly and quietly beside her, intently admiring the scenery outside, and didn't seem to have any opinion on Rod's outfit. But Serestina was different, and every few moments she would look at Rhodes across from her with teasing and mocking eyes, and it was clear that in Serestina's opinion, this was also a revenge for Rhodes for making her his maid. However, Rod's performance disappointed Serestina, even under his own gaze, he did not show the slightest discomfort or shame or embarrassment, but behaved generously and behaved like an ordinary woman. It was as if in the face of Serestina's gaze at this moment, instead of turning his head as if he didn't see it, on the contrary, he also showed a soft, elegant smile to Serestina, as if he was really a well-bred big sister.
What a shame!!
Seeing Lot's smile, Serestina gritted her teeth angrily, and finally she turned her head with a "hum" and looked out the window, but this does not mean that Celestina just gave up, and when she finds an opportunity, this big sister will definitely not mind laughing at Rod fiercely.
Seeing Serestina admit defeat, Rhodes didn't say much, he let go since he played this fake identity, although it was said that C men pretended to be women, especially people like Rod who hated being treated as women because of their congenital conditions, the current situation should be a torment. In fact, Rhodes was indeed a little reluctant before putting on women's clothes, but after putting on women's clothes, Rhodes let go.
It's like acting, it's normal for a person to walk on the stage and face the gaze of so many people, basically squirming, shyness, and inability to show. Only by letting go of yourself, not worrying and paying attention to the eyes of the outside world, can you be the last. Now, for the sake of victory, Rhodes can't do so much. Since it's all done, then it's happy, don't be so shy, what's the use of holding it at this time? It's a big deal to think that I opened a noon shemale number in the game.,Anyway, there are more players who do this.,I don't see them have any psychological burden.。
At this time, the carriage had slowed down, and through the window, Rod could see the door of the Chamber of Commerce getting closer and closer, which was also Rode's goal this time.
In Fiat, the mine resources are controlled by two families, one is the Edward family, the other is the Howard family, both of which started with the mines, and each of them controls half of the ore resources here.
The Howards mainly controlled the crystal mines, while the Edwards controlled the silver and iron mines, and because Fiat was still rich in ore, it was still able to meet the needs of both families. However, both sides are obviously not satisfied with this, but vigorously dig into each other's corners with their hoes. Trying to make oneself the first and become the real master of the Fiat region.
Of course, the competition between the two companies is not limited to this level, but also in terms of political positions. The Howard family, who control the crystal mines, is biased towards the royal party, and most of the crystal mines in their hands are sold to the north, which are used to make those magic technology and weapons, while the Edward family, who control the silver ore and iron ore, is obviously the power of the reformers, they have always regarded the Howard family as traitors and enemies, and the battle between the two sides has never subsided.
Before getting here, Rhodes had also done some research. At the moment in Fiat City, the two families can be said to be evenly matched. Previously, during the Midsummer Festival, the Edwards had suffered heavy losses due to their support for Wing of Self and Lawson. The Howard family took the opportunity to gain the upper hand, and they could have taken this opportunity to swallow the entire Fiat in one bite and solve their own henchmen at the same time. But I didn't expect that in the thirty years of Hedong and thirty years in the west of the river, just when the Howard family was sharpening their knives and preparing to attack the Edward family, the reformers announced their independence and the Howard family, which had lost the support of the royal family, suddenly wilted, and the Edward family, which was originally oppressed by him, took this opportunity to resurrect, and the current situation of the two sides can be said to be evenly matched, but the situation is developing in the direction of the Edward family, anyway, for the Howard family, there is no support from the royal family at the moment, and they are also alone. …,
This decadence was not only manifested in what Rhodes had heard, he was even able to see the doors of the Howard Chamber of Commerce through the window of the carriage
It's no wonder that Howard's crystal mine was originally the raw material for the manufacture of magic weapons and branches, and most of their output here was directly sold to the royal party, and now that the communication line is blocked, the Howard family certainly has no way to transport the crystal mine over. And their reputation in the south is not good, and no one wants to do business with them at the moment. So the Howard family's situation is getting worse and worse.
But this time, Rhodes didn't come here to give the Howard family a charcoal, firstly, he didn't have this idle time, and secondly, he came to find the Howard family on the cusp of the storm, wouldn't that cause trouble for himself? The reason why Rhodes chose to come here in disguise was not to avoid his "hatred reputation." "How can you be stupid enough to pull hatred for yourself again?
So the target of his coming this time is a completely different place.
The carriage stopped in front of the Chamber of Commerce in Edward's Mine...
Celia stepped out of the carriage first and opened the door for Rod from the other side, while Rod lifted his skirt and walked out of the carriage gracefully, and seeing Rode's movements, Seristina pursed her lips and reluctantly followed Rod out of the carriage.
Whether it is Rod, Celia or Seristina, they all have outstanding looks, coupled with their own unique temperament, it is naturally easy to attract the attention of others. As soon as the three of them appeared, everyone who was busy outside the Chamber of Commerce couldn't help but turn their eyes to them, and soon, a person dressed in elegant clothes who looked like a manager of the Chamber of Commerce greeted him from the Chamber of Commerce and came to Rod.
"Welcome to the Edward Chamber of Commerce, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Hello, sir."
Looking at the man in front of him, Rod smiled, then he nodded in return, and at the same time replied that Rode's voice at this time was not the usual low voice, but more similar to the gentle, soft voice when he and Christie spoke. It's just that compared with that time, Rod's voice is softer at this moment, and it has a little more feminine tone
This made Celia and Celestina, who were following him, look at each other in some surprise, they really didn't know that Daorod had such a unique skill.
However, Rhodes obviously didn't care about the expressions of his two subordinates, he first smiled at the man in front of him, and then took out a piece of parchment with badges and ink from his clothes with a light movement.
"I'm Miranda Celen from the Celex Chamber of Commerce in the Land of Light, and I'm here on behalf of the Celex Chamber of Commerce to discuss the purchase of ore with your chamber of commerce..................
"Oh?"
Hearing this, the man's eyes showed a hint of joy, he hurriedly stretched out his hand, respectfully took the parchment in Rod's hand and opened it, quickly glanced at it, and then he immediately nodded and put the parchment into his arms, and then turned sideways and made an inviting gesture to Rod and the others.
"Please come in, respected Miss Sylen, I will report this matter to the president immediately, I believe he will be very interested in this matter." Led by the man, Rhodes and Celia and Seristina arrived in a luxuriously decorated lounge in the Chamber of Commerce, and after instructing the servants to entertain them, the man couldn't wait to leave under the pretext that he was going to rule the Chamber of Commerce. After all, as a chamber of commerce, they have to worry about liars other than robbers, although money is something outside the body, but for businessmen it is more important than anything else. They didn't directly reduce their brain IQ to zero just because they saw three beauties, and then whatever the other party said, if there is such a person, then he must not be suitable to be a businessman. …,
Although his identity was indeed faked, Rhodes was not worried at all, he just sat there leisurely and drank tea. On the contrary, Serestina, who was standing behind him, was quite uncomfortable
On weekdays, she was the one who sat there and spent her days leisurely, and now, she actually had to stand behind Rhodes like a servant and serve him, which was a great shame!
Although she was very, very unhappy, Seristina's professionalism was still very good, and she stood there straight, and on the surface it seemed that there was no problem at all. Not to mention Celia, who was as silent as ever, not much to speak, but looked at the luxurious reception room with some curiosity.
And Rod took the opportunity to drink black tea while rethinking his plan in the depths of his heart. This time, he chose to come to the Edward Chamber of Commerce precisely to completely destroy the mines here. The way Rhodes needed to take was simple, as a player who was no longer familiar with the Duchy of Moon, he knew very well that under this mine, there was an earth elemental creature sealed, and it was because these two families mined here in order to compete their own strength that the seal was finally lifted, thus provoking the earth elemental creature. Players can then get a new quest here, the main task of which is to destroy the earth creature and reclaim the mine.
However, this time Rhodes didn't plan to destroy the earth elemental creature, although in terms of strength, he didn't have a chance. According to Rod's memory, the level of this earth elemental creature was about between forty-five and fifty, and it belonged to the level of the manipulation of the elemental lord. Of course, this is still a big gap compared to the dominance-level lord of Seven Loves, but it can be regarded as a lord-level creature anyway. It was because of its ability to manipulate and command other low-level earth elemental creatures that Rhodes made this decision. After all, here, an earth elemental lord of about level fifty can also be regarded as walking sideways, and he is not afraid of being wiped out at all. In this way, the entire mine will naturally be sealed, there will be no way to dig ore, and the south will naturally lose the last source they rely on.
Even if the reformers were really mad enough to find someone to destroy this earth elemental creature, Rhodes was not worried, he knew very well that this earth elemental creature had completely merged with this mine, whether he wanted to seal it or destroy it, if anyone dared to do so, then with the complete collapse of the earth elemental creature, the mine would also collapse completely
This saves Rod trouble.
And the reason why Rhodes chose to come to the door in disguise was precisely because the seal of the earth elemental creature was deep in the mines controlled by the Edward family and the Howard family, and it was not easy to break the seal if he only relied on his strength.
It was because of this that Rhodes hit the Edward family with the idea. After all, it's always good not to get your hands dirty.
Moreover, he has a little more to take advantage of..................
Just as Rhodes was thinking about this, he heard a rush of footsteps outside the door, and then the man's voice just now sounded outside the door in a bit of panic.
"Sister, you can't go in, this is .........
"I know, Uncle Hans, but this time my father has left it to me, don't worry, I won't mess up."
With this voice, the door to the reception room opened again, and a woman with curly red hair like flames, dressed in the light clothes worn by a merchant, walked in in a hurry. Seeing Rhodes sitting on the sofa leisurely drinking tea, the red-haired woman couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but soon, she came to Rhodes' side with an excited and enthusiastic smile, and stretched out her hand to the other party with a smile.
"Hello, Sister Cylen, I'm Emily from the Edward Chamber of Commerce, I'm from my father~one, no, I'm on the orders of the president, I'm here to deal with the specific matters about the ore transaction with your Chamber of Commerce, if there is anything you can ask me, I promise to answer all questions."
............ "Hello, Miss Emily."
It's finally here.
Looking at the red-haired woman in front of him, Rod raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of imperceptible treacherous success appeared on the corner of his mouth, the reason why he wanted to pretend to be a woman and came here was for the scene in front of him, and as far as the current situation is concerned, things are developing very smoothly in the direction he expects. Thinking of this, Rod quickly stood up, first smiled gracefully at Emily, and then reached out his hand.
"I'm Miranda and .........I hope we can work together happily."
In every sense of the word.
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