A luxurious carriage drawn by four Horn Horses, which were actually dostic rare rank magic beasts, was slowly making its way into the massive gates of the Dark Castle.
The Dark Castle was designed like a dieval castle with pristine black stones, and there were dark guards of the Dark City patrolling on the walls while so were standing straight on their posts with all kinds of cannons and war machines.
Watching all this setting closely was Jacob, who sat inside the carriage with his scrutinous gaze. After he entered the noble circle, this carriage was waiting for him right outside the station, which was naturally arranged by the Dark Earl.
Jacob as a guest, can't reject this gesture if he doesn't want to appear rude toward the Dark Earl. If he didn't have a personal motive for eting with Hallberg, he might've considered it.
Furthermore, Jacob found the noble circle like the capital of so kingdom as it was completely different from the common and inner circles of the Dark City.
There weren't many people on the streets, and those who were present were wearing the armor of the dark city.
The buildings here were made with high-quality materials, and the architectural designs were marvelous. Anyone who had never experienced the circle of nobles would feel apprehensive pressure from this place.
However, Jacob has many deals with nobles in his old life. Even so countries' kings were his business partners, so he wasn't pressured at all. On the contrary, he felt sowhat nostalgic while entering the dark castle.
A very deep mory surfaced in his mind when he had just started making waves in the weaponry industry…
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A middle-aged man with scholarly air stood in front of Jacob, who was in his late twenties, saying aningfully, "Mr. Steve, I heard you have a promising proposal for our noble household, and I'm grateful that you chose us first over all other organizations."
Jacob replied with a hint of apprehension while looking at his middle-aged man, "Your Highness, I'm also grateful for this eting. About the project, I would like to change my mind on this. I'm not willing to hand over the full rights of my invention. But I want to enter a cooperating partnership with your company." He sounds even respectful as well as unsettled.
The middle-aged man's eyes turned sowhat cold as he said, "Is our offer not to your liking Mr. Steve?"
"No, it's not like this. I'm extrely flattered by Your Highness's offer." Jacob sheepishly said, "B-but I don't want to stop here. I think I can do more, and your company is one of the paramount companies in the weaponry industry. If you give this chance, I can assure you that I can make it the only paramount in the world!"
The middle-aged man was startled by Jacob's words, and a chuckle escaped his mouth, "Mr. Steve, I like your ambition, but trust , I like where my company is right now. As for you entering a partnership with my company, although your Friction Killer is a ground-breaking invention, it's not at the level where you enter a partnership with our company. I'm pretty sure anyone in my position would tell you the sa.
"You see, Mr. Steve, in the weapon business, what matter is who has more firepower. Unless you discovered a way to make atomic bullets or a gun that can rapidly fire your friction-killer bullets, no one would take a risk at our level.
"Of course, if you want a job, I can offer you one as one of our chief science executives. We'll talk about partnership when you have soone more… practical to offer, not a dream. Dreams do not make money, Mr. Steve."
Jacob's hopeful eyes visibly dimd before they turned cold. He looked at the middle-aged man, who now had clear disdain in his eyes. He nodded, "It was indeed a mistake on my part to propose such an absurd notion. I beg your pardon, Your Highness Victor. I'll take my leave now."
Victor took at Jacob, who stood up, and he had no intention of stopping him. He said at this mont, "About your Fiction Killer Bullets, although they are astonishing, they can be reverse-engineered. This is the main reason you can't make an impact on the weapon industry."
Jacob's figure trembled ever so slightly, but he didn't turn around and rely nodded and walked away before saying, "I'll keep that in mind, Your Highness…"
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"Heh…" Jacob snapped out of that mory with a scoff as the carriage was stopped.
A Dark Guard opened the door before he solemnly stated, "Esteed Guest, we are here."
Jacob nodded before he disembarked the carriage and found himself standing in front of a grand entrance.
His eyes landed on a 4'2 feet masked person with a burly build; however, his long thick bear was still quite visible, which made it quite clear he was a man. He was wearing blue attire while standing on both sides were two giants.
One was 3.7 ters tall with a masculine build and deep scars over his face, and big fiery eyes exempt from any emotion. He wore a fully gray battle armor.
While the other was a 2.9-ter-tall giant woman wearing black battle armor, she had an oval face, long black hair, and blue eyes, which were filled with scrutiny as she looked at Jacob's hooded figure.
Jacob's eyes fell over the giant male, and he thought, 'He must be the Dark Earl.'
However, he was astonished when the little man started walking toward him, and those giants followed behind. He completely ignored him because he didn't give him any sense of danger despite his noble deanor.
"Hahaha… I didn't think you would co earlier than you told to." Hallberg laughed heartedly as he greeted Jacob.
'So, he is the Dark Earl, a Dwarf?' Jacob recognized Hallberg's voice and found it quite strange that a Dwarf was the most powerful person in the Dark City.
It was quite an eye-opener for him. Still, his eyes were hidden, so those three didn't notice any of his expressions.
Jacob then nodded in acknowledgnt, "I hope I didn't intrude on His Excellency's peace."
"Are you kidding? I'm glad you've decided to co early." Hallberg's candidly said, "Let introduce you to these two nobles and also my good friends. This buff guy is Dark Viscount Stone Hamr, and this lovely lady here is Dark Viscount Water Wave. These two would be the strongest duo of our Dark City, of course, if I didn't include Sir Faceless Ancient. I hope you don't mind if they join us for a al today."
Jacob nodded in acknowledgnt toward the two giants but only t with their cold gazes, especially Water Wave, as if she was holding so kind of grudge against him.
eαglesnᴏνel But Jacob didn't give a damn about their feelings and was only giving Hallberg a face. He had killed many giants, and their physical appearance now had little effect on him.
"If Your Excellency's territory, anything goes as long as you're okay with it." Jacob coolly stated.
Hallberg also noticed the giants' lack of response; a hint of unhappiness flashed past his eyes, but he couldn't embarrass the dark nobles in front of outsiders, so he pretended not to see it.
He kept him here for a reason, and as long as they won't cross a certain line, he'll let them be.
So, he replied to Jacob in an amicable manner, "Just call Hallberg, and I hope to call you Jack as well. I don't like pleasantries, as long as it's fine with you, that is."
"I don't mind." Jacob nodded as he found Hallberg's attitude genuine, not like Otto, who gave him a strange alarming feeling as if he was watched by a snake.
Hallberg then beckoned Jacob inside while saying enthusiastically, "Let's go. I have arranged a feast!"
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