Accidentally reincarnated into a magic book

Chapter 198 Benefits
"Uh... benefits..."

"That's right, we are businessmen, we don't do things that don't benefit us."

Honor was at a loss for words for a moment, his mind turned sharply, and he hurriedly said: "If you can conduct trade, you merchants can also make money, right?"

"Indeed, the destruction of the border city has also dealt a huge blow to our business in Wengla City, but the benefits you mentioned can only be realized on the premise of being able to conduct trade. What we want are ready-made benefits."

"Do you mean money?" Onor asked softly.

"No." The old man shook his head.

He looked at Honor with sharp eyes: "Master Honor, do you still remember the exchange item you took out in the second competition?"

"Onyx? You want that?"

"Of course not, do you know why I refused your exchange at that time?"

"Hmm..." Honor thought for a while, but he really didn't know why the old man refused at that time.

"It seems that you saw that it was something from Border City?" Onor guessed.

The old man nodded in agreement with Honor's words: "Yes, the nine-scarred agate is the treasure of the border city lord, and he showed it at the jewelry tasting meeting in St. Ur in the past. I am afraid that those who attended the tasting meeting should have an impression."

"Isn't that... terrible." Honor almost bit his tongue. If someone recognized the origin of the agate, wouldn't his identity be exposed?After all, everyone knows that the lord of Border City is dead, and now he shows up with dirt in his hands, no matter who he is, he will think that he is the murderer.

"Yes, if our store accepts that kind of thing, I'm afraid it will be investigated soon."

The old man said unhurriedly, it was for this reason that he rejected Honor.

"Furthermore, Lord Honor, I wonder if you know..." The old man pondered for a moment, and finally decided to tell the story.

"I got the news from a secret channel. Recently, St. Ur has started to take action. The army is gathering towards Wengla. Several paladins from the royal city are also on the way. I'm afraid they will encircle and suppress the border city."

"At this time, we have reached an agreement with you. Although we have seized the opportunity to some extent, once we are discovered, it will do more harm than good to us merchants, so please forgive us for not being able to agree to this request."

The old man pondered, it seemed that it was an extremely difficult decision.

But since you want to do business honestly and honestly, you must naturally follow the rules of the business world. Only fools would do things where the risks outweigh the benefits.

"But don't worry, the agreement I made with you before still stands. Once the trade route can be connected, I can guarantee to supply you with goods." At this time, Lance raised his hand.

The young uncle smiled at Honor and murmured, "I am a radical in business."

Although he was comforted by Lance, Onor still bit his lower lip tightly.

Not only because of learning about the actions of St. Ur's army, but also because of the failure of the negotiation.

Connecting trade routes is the main purpose of his visit to Wengla City.

Although there is also the option of negotiating after removing all obstacles, what Honor wants is not the frightening force of deterrence, but the public opinion effect brought about by the prior alliance.

That's right, public opinion.

Businessmen are the people closest to urban residents. They are closely related to life. When doing transactions, they will naturally tell everyone about their experiences from various places. The information obtained through the mouths of businessmen is easier for ordinary people to accept.

If Honor rushes to the street and tells everyone that he is a good person, he will be attacked by a group of people in the end, but if businessmen are used to create public opinion, everyone can accept this result subconsciously.

"You mean, Saint-Ur is going to attack the border city soon?" Honor's face turned pale, and he tapped the armrest of the sofa lightly. He was thinking about what he could bring to these merchants under such a situation. What benefits.

The surrounding businessmen couldn't help but break into a cold sweat when they saw Honor's expression.

"Then, I can let you get benefits that you can't get from other places anyway." Onor's mouth slightly raised, and he looked at the old man.

"Oh? What interest?"

"Safety."

"Are you threatening us?"

"No, no, please don't misunderstand."

Honor shook his hand hurriedly, "As I said just now, I want to trade with you on an equal footing."

"As you said just now, St. Ur's army will come to attack the border city."

"Yes."

"But do you think that once the war breaks out, Wengra City will be safe? Both I and the elves living there have a certain fighting capacity. Soon, Wengra City will become the front line of the war. There will be a tug-of-war between Vengla and Border Town until one side is completely occupied."

"Are you saying that you have the confidence to withstand the offensive of our army?"

"Even if I say I have confidence, you may not believe it, but I can assure you that no matter how the battle goes, whether it is victory or defeat, I will not hurt anyone in Wengla City. Not only that, I can also promise danger To protect your safety when the time comes——I swear in the name of Abyss Demon King Celestine."

Onor said solemnly, if he swears in the name of the Abyss Demon King, his credibility will be much higher. After all, this trick is very effective in the forest and the maze.

But after Onor finished speaking, he looked around and found that the faces of the merchants began to turn blue.

"What, what's wrong?"

"The Abyss Demon King... Are you sure you are related to that Demon King?"

"Hey, wait, you seem to have misunderstood something..."

"I understand." Before Honor could explain clearly, the old man sighed and shook his head.

"Indeed, this is a good benefit for us. I accept this deal on behalf of the Vengra Chamber of Commerce."

"No, listen to my explanation first, I don't mean to force..."

"We all understand, please don't say any more." The old man raised his hand to interrupt Honor again.

"But I have a few additional conditions."

Honor was startled by the old man's deep aura, he paused, and hurriedly said, "Please, please speak."

"First, regardless of the outcome of the war, the safety of Wengla residents must be guaranteed and no one may be harmed."

"It's natural."

"Secondly, in addition to protecting people's safety, livestock, horses and goods must be protected together. If there is a fire, it will have a great impact on our subsequent operations."

"Ming, I understand." Onor nodded his head, how could he feel that he was being ordered by the other party now.

"Thirdly, no matter what the final result is, both parties must not leak today's agreement. In addition, the time for the official start of the business route trade needs to be decided by us. If the timing is not right, we will pretend that we don't know you."

"It's so heartless..." Honor wiped his cold sweat. This old man is actually a profiteer.

"Fourth..."

"and also?"

The old man glared at him in surprise when he heard Honor, and Honor hurriedly shut up.

"Fourth, regarding the tax rate for future trade..."

The old man kept talking, and Honor finally felt the despair he had never experienced before.

(End of this chapter)