The fat merchant has not changed in the slightest from before.

When he walked into the hall and saw Rod's figure, Mace immediately showed a warm smile, and then he came to Rod's front and warmly shook his hand.

"Oh, it's been a long time, Mr. Rhodes. Although I have heard people say that you went to the Land of Atonement, I didn't expect you to go for so long, which really made me wait. ”

"Mr. Mace, it's been a long time."

Holding the fat merchant's hand, Rhodes didn't have the slightest expression on his face, but there was a slight depression in his eyes.

"I thought you weren't going to come and work with me."

"Hahaha, Mr. Rhodes is really joking."

Hearing Rod say this, Mace laughed a little awkwardly, of course he knew what Rod was referring to. But then again, it's also my own problem. You must know that it has been so long since the end of the Midsummer Festival, in fact, Mace himself is also a little drumming in his heart, whether he will still be welcomed by the other party when he comes to the door now, but looking at Rod now, he has no intention of driving himself out of the door, this fat businessman has settled down.

Most of the businessmen are thick-skinned like the city walls, otherwise there is no way to do business, since Rod didn't mention it, then Mace naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to say such a stupid thing again, he hit Ha Luha, and casually exposed this matter, but Rod didn't take the opportunity to knock him on anything, because he also understood that this fat businessman himself came here and already explained his thoughts.

Soon, under Rod's beckoning, the two sat down in the hall, and soon someone served tea to the two, and then the two sat down. Soon, Rhodes got straight to the point.

"Since Mr. Mace is here, you must have made a decision?"

"Of course, Mr. Rhodes."

Mace didn't hide it. He knew that in front of this young man, it was best not to make too many twists and turns, but to make this decision. It really embarrassed Mace for a long time. After all, as Rhodes had predicted, he offended the southerners too badly at the Midsummer Festival, and the south, as the second largest financial and commercial center of the Duchy of Moon after the Golden City, was quite important to many merchants. Once Mace decides to work with Rhodes, it is conceivable that in the near future he will become the least popular businessman in the entire South.

Of course. Businessmen are all kind of harmonious and make money, and they won't come up directly to do it if they don't like you, but they are not ambiguous at all when they rectify you, or secretly frame you, and unite to force you to sell low and buy high. And these are indeed very fatal things for a chamber of commerce.

But Mace, after thinking about it for a long, long time, finally decided. Accept Rod's invitation.

As a businessman, Mace was keenly aware of the risks associated with this transaction. There are also quite high profits and political interests!

First of all, this Mr. Rhodes is now the president of a mercenary guild, so logically speaking, he can be regarded as half the master of the plains of Parfield, at least there will be no major obstacles to his own affairs here in the future. On the other hand, don't look at the fact that this Starlight Guild has just been established, but the political resources it has are incomparable to no one! Miss Marlene is the heir to the Shania family, and everyone knows that. What Mace didn't expect was the spirit master who escaped from the floating ship with him. It's Lydia's sister!

Although from the current point of view, Archduke Lydia does not plan to let her sister get involved in the political circle, but for a businessman like Mace, even if Lijie does not get involved in the political circle for the rest of her life, as long as her identity is still there, then the political interests she represents cannot be ignored. And if you can have a good relationship with these two people. Then for their own chamber of commerce, it is naturally very beneficial. Especially Marlene. Shania, Shania is the number one magic family in the Principality of Moon, if you can get involved with them, then it will not be a problem at all in the future. Not to mention the connections of the Shania family throughout the principality, which is an incomparably huge resource. …,

and Rod himself, although so far, everyone has different opinions about the true identity of this young man, but the only thing that is certain is that this young man is definitely not an ordinary person, a person who can defeat the presidents of the three major mercenary guilds, who dares to say that he is a mortal? Not to mention, it has been rumored that he has two legendary realm subordinates under his command recently——— although the rumors may be exaggerated, there are very few nobles who can send the strong. Thinking deeper, why would the Shania family acquiesce to their heir mixing with a young man who doesn't know his origin? You must know that both sides of the road are young men and women, lonely men and widows, and it is inevitable that there will be rumors after a long time. For a family as big as Shania, how could it allow its heir to do such a "shameless" thing?

Of course, this is impossible, but since the Shania family acquiesced to Marlene staying with Rhodes and staying in a mercenary guild, it is very likely that this Rhodes' origin may also be a very old, even noble family. And in this way, the interaction between the two sides will not ruin the reputation of the Shania family, and it may be the beginning of a strong alliance!

Although it is not yet known what kind of family is behind Rador Rhodes, Mace believes that his investment will definitely not be unrewarded.

Of course, these are all potential benefits, and the most direct and practical is the deal of the magic potion that Rhodes had promised to Mace before!

It's the most profitable deal! In the Dragon Soul Continent, there are not many magic potions, but they are very expensive, although spirit masters can also cure diseases and save people, and people do not charge for it. But for many people, if they run into the mountains and risk breaking their legs, or accidentally have a sudden attack of some kind of disease——— you can't expect a spirit master to be by your side 24 hours a day, can you?

Therefore, in addition to healing, there are also some magic potions that can enhance abilities, even improve physical fitness, or have special effects, which are extremely sought-after goods on the market. Before making a decision, Mace had calculated that even if Rhodes only gave himself twenty bottles of magic potions a month, the profit he earned would be enough to cover the income of his chamber of commerce for three months!

For businessmen. It's a bastard to be rich and not to make money, so in the end, Mace still made a decision.

"I'm here to reply to you, Mr. Rhodes......... We are the Silver Scales Chamber of Commerce. Be willing to accept your invitation. ”

Saying this, Mace smiled flatteringly at Rode. Then, he took a piece of paper out of his bosom and placed it in front of Rod.

"I don't know what you're going to do, Mr. Rod, so I've only scratched out an agreement and process, and I'd like you to see it...... This one. Of course I will. ”

Rod picked up the paper that Mace put in front of him, but although he said it, he kept stuffing the paper directly into his arms, and then Rod looked at Mace.

"But before I do that, Mr. Mace, there's one thing I want to make clear to you first."

"What's the matter?"

Seeing Rod look so serious. Mace couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then asked with some hesitation and worry. In the face of his inquiry, Rod knocked on the table. After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"We've talked openly and honestly about it before, but now that you've decided, I don't think we've hidden it from our allies............... What do you think about the relationship between your Chamber of Commerce and our Mercenary Guild? Mr. Mace? ”

"This ..............."

Hearing this, Mace's face changed slightly.

"I can tell you bluntly, Mr. Mace, why we have chosen to work with your chamber of commerce. The main thing is that we need the money we use to keep our guild running. But......... As for the affairs of our guild itself, we are still in charge of ourselves, and the relationship between us and your chamber of commerce is not the kind of relationship between the mercenary guild and the chamber of commerce, do you understand what I mean...... Hearing this, Mace couldn't help but be silent. …,

On the way to the Golden City. He had talked to Rhodes about this issue once, but that time, Rhodes didn't say what he really meant, he just hoped that the two sides could cooperate, and now, Rod directly confessed his intentions——— he would not let the Starlight Guild be restrained by funders like other mercenary guilds. On the contrary, his own chamber of commerce has become the other party's weapon to make money, and in a way, he can even regard his own chamber of commerce as a subordinate organization of the Starlight Guild, and it is not wrong to make money specifically for this guild.

Before hearing Rod's confession, Mace still had some expectations in his heart, after all, people have their own rights and desires, although Rod's power is much greater than his own, but through the circulation of funds, Mace also thought about whether he could influence or ask the Starlight Guild to help him do something to a certain extent. But now it seems, things don't seem to be that simple. "I see what you mean, Mr. Rhodes, but......... Frankly, this is not a perfect choice for our chamber of commerce. ”

"I'm well aware of that."

In the face of Mace's answer, Rod nodded very understandingly.

"As collaborators, we certainly have an obligation to help your chamber of commerce......... If your business has any needs or difficulties, we will do our best. ”

"That's fine."

Hearing this, Mace finally showed a smile. At this time, he also figured it out, and he didn't expect to be the behind-the-scenes manipulator of the Mercenary Guild like other chambers of commerce. This is too unrealistic after all, look at the composition of this mercenary guild, and the family background of the members of them, where is this character that can be manipulated by himself? Like now, pinning it under the other party's umbrella is also a good choice.

Thinking of this, Mace couldn't help but stand up and stretched out his hand to Rod.

"Well, good to work with, Mr. Rhodes."

PS: Three watches, three watches, everyone's tickets are called! (To be continued) RQ