1158: 392.
The Imperial Brother personally brings goods, won’t you hurry over to play?
1158: 392.
The Imperial Brother personally brings goods, won’t you hurry over to play?
At dawn in the Blood Eagle Corridor, Count Bai of White Mountain sat in his luxurious chair holding a collection of poems.
His signature, ticulously combed ash-blond side-parted hair had beco his most distinctive feature in the eyes of players.
So on the forums called him “Brother Side Parting,” others “Brother lancholy,” and so even “the second most handso man in the Blood Eagle Corridor,” but many more simply called Count Bai “Blondie.”
This nickna was filled with a simple and blunt beauty, forming a unique “color-coded NPC group” with Maxim’s “Whitey” and Doris’s “Red.”
But in reality, even the first batch of veteran players didn’t profoundly understand Count Bai.
On one hand, Count Andrei had a “gentlen’s agreent” with Murphy and had always helped stabilize the political situation in Transylvania, but his reserved and conservative style ant he was reluctant to be in the lilight.
Therefore, all interactions with players within the White Mountain Faction in the rebuilding of Transylvania were managed by his loyal servant, Vista.
On the other hand, due to so political aspects and Andrei’s unique status, he had developed a dislike of interacting with many people from a young age—in simple terms, the guy was a reclusive hobody, and hopelessly so.
His inclinations were not rely a result of his personality; they also stemd from an important belief in his life, that he should not overshadow his elder sister.
The Beilao also had a tradition of favoring males over females.
Especially in matters concerning the succession rights to the kingdom, a weak prince still had an advantage over an exceptional princess.
But since childhood, Andrei had always followed his sister around, not intending to take what belonged to her, even voluntarily ceding everything to her.
After arriving in Transylvania, being away from North Wind Castle and the politics of the Thorn Duchy gave Andrei so peace of mind.
For instance, when Life is Pretty Good and Little Brother Fu requested through Murphy to visit Count Bai, they quickly obtained permission.
Escorted by two Thorn Night Walker maids, they entered the large room in Count Bai’s “diplomatic zone” within the Blood Eagle Corridor and were allowed to present their thoughts to this lancholic young count.
“So what you an is, you want to participate as an ‘investor’ in the casino you’re planning to set up in Farmstead Three?”
Count Andrei almost frowned the whole ti as he listened to Life is Pretty Good’s description.
He wasn’t foolish.
He completely understood what the two players wanted to do, but this was precisely Andrei’s “taboo.” He could exert royal influence, but using his influence to make money was undoubtedly tarnishing his sister’s reputation.
Most importantly, the casino these two fellows aid to establish would cater only to foreigners—wasn’t this indirectly exploiting the Nord people?
He himself was a mber of the Nord royal family, the only brother and relative of the current queen.
He couldn’t help his own country make money, let alone assist outsiders in exploiting his fellow citizens.
Thus, Count Andrei set down his poetry collection with a stern face, and he refused gently but firmly,
“No, I cannot agree to such a request, not just for personal reasons, as a mber of the royal family I have the duty to always uphold the dignity of the nation and the family.
I believe my ancestor, Lady Xiani, would not allow to engage in such actions.
Please return.”
Little Brother Fu’s face fell instantly.
He had known it wouldn’t be so easy, but Life is Pretty Good had been dominant in the business world for many years, silently observing Count Andrei.
Though he had already refused, he knew there was still a chance.
But he needed to take a risk…
If it went wrong, he might as well die here, though it would only be for three days.
“Please give a bit more ti, Lord Count.”
Old Huo coughed once; he earnestly said,
“I initially explained our request to you purely from a business model perspective, but I haven’t yet analyzed from your perspective the benefits this business venture could bring you.
I understand that you find it unbecoming for a royal family mber to participate in business targeting our own people, but you need to realize a harsh reality.
Your faction has just been rebuilt.
Without family assets supporting you, you and your servants need to co up with ways to raise money to develop your influence.
I know you have vast connections.
But I also believe that this is a field you have never ventured into, living a life of no fiscal worries..”
“I have Vista to assist ,”
Count Bai didn’t deny Old Huo’s description, he indifferently said,
“My servant is a very capable property manager and businessman…”
“But perhaps you don’t know, Mr.
Vista just yesterday invested a large amount in the Torrent Knights Group’s prospective dock construction near Andma Hills.”
Old Huo showed a slight smile, he said:
“I know it’s a good investnt, stretching over three to five years it will bring you at least threefold returns, but the timing is wrong!
The Black Disaster is coming, we may not even live another three years, pursuing long-term gains in this situation is undoubtedly inappropriate.
I’m not criticizing Mr.
Vista’s managent strategy, I’m just saying he’s not too adept at getting you imdiate substantial funds to rapidly develop the White Mountain Faction.”
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