Skeleton King

Ace picked up the ale on the table and took a swig, "You know, this is not allowed by the empire."

"We don't need to use the name of the Caesar Chamber of Commerce, as you said, we can establish a new chamber of commerce." Carl Caesar said: "Yes, the Pansy Empire and the Finger Empire are prohibited from doing business, but from the Finger Empire Where are the fruits, ale, wine embroidery, and porcelain of the empire so rare in the imperial capital? Queen Celia’s favorite shawl, as well as the blankets in the noble homes of the imperial capital, are mostly brought by merchants from the Finger Empire. Can you Don't tell me that the Duke Green's Mansion doesn't have these things."

"Queen Celia's shawl was a gift from the Finger Empire mission four years ago, how could it be the same." Ace disagreed.

"Indeed, there are several invisible chambers of commerce in the empire that often go to the Finger Empire, but those chambers of commerce that can last for a long time are all inextricably linked to the mansions of the imperial capital, and we have no backer." Ace Pointing out the facts calmly, seeing that Karl seemed to have something to say, Ace said again: "Don't talk about Duke Green, Nou is my friend, a real friend, he shouldn't be involved in these things."

Carl Kaiser: "Someone in the Foreign Secretary's family is doing this, and Duke Green may not be unaware of it."

Ace: "He knows it's different from us pulling his flag."

Carl Kaiser pointed out, "It can also be more than just raising the flag."

Ace smiled and said firmly, "No, at least not now. But if you have other plans, I'd like to hear about them."

Carl Caesar didn't persuade him anymore, Ace's greatest value to him was not just Duke Green's close friend, but himself.

Carl Kaiser analyzed to Ace, "The merchants of the Finger Empire have a higher status, the policy is looser, and the market is more free. We can start with low-end herbal medicines. The northwest of the Pansy Empire and the World of Warcraft Forest produce a wide variety Herbs. Those herbs are very worthless in the Northwest, we can buy them at a very low price and bring them to the Finger Empire."

Ace: "But the people of the Finger Empire can also get these from the Warcraft Forest."

Carl Kaiser: "The cost will be much higher. The characteristics of the Warcraft Forest are destined to be that only the mercenary group can pick herbs there. It is a deadly industry, and the asking price of any blood-stained industry will not be low."

Ace: "It would take a lot of manpower and financial resources to transport them from the northwest of the empire to the Finger Empire, whether through the Forest of Warcraft or through the Prin Canyon. I can't imagine it will bring a lot of benefits."

"Unless we continue to resell boundary stones and soul crystals. However, our contacts in the Finger Empire are limited, so it's okay to sell a small amount. If there are more, it is likely to attract the attention of the people of the Finger Empire." Carl Caesar said: "Low-level herbs , the initial profit will definitely not be too high, but as long as we can control the low-grade herbal medicine market, the profit is equivalent to the business of the Caesar Chamber of Commerce in the two provinces of the Pansy Empire."

"Moreover, we can gain a firm foothold in the Finger Empire through this. I have been to the Finger Empire a few times and met some people there, all of whom are insignificant people, but they have no less information than the powerful, such as finances. The minister's personal servant." Returning to his field of expertise, Carl Kaiser is like a strategizing general, and no open or dark arrows in the mall can escape his eyes.

Ace: "What do I need to do? Looks like you don't need my help at all."

Carl Kaiser: "In the Finger Empire, we need an identity. As far as I know, Duke Black of the Finger Empire has been in bed for two weeks. The Bright Masters rushed to the Duke's Mansion this morning."

The purpose of the light mage's arrival was to chant requiem for the duke's soul just after he left his body.

"He's dying." Ace said, "But what does this have to do with us?"

Carl Caesar: "Duke Black has made a will. After his death, his property and manor will belong to his daughter. Duke Black has no son, and the young man who gets his title will be a very remote offshoot of the Black family."

The laws of inheritance and titles of the Finger Empire and the Pansy Empire are different.

In the Pansy Empire, if the old duke has no direct male heir, his title will be inherited by his eldest daughter, and at the same time, her eldest daughter will also inherit the old duke's fief and property.Just like the Green family, after the death of Duke Green, Noel is the first heir, Bernadette is the second, and Gabriel is the third.

Of course, both male and female heirs must pass the assessment of the Knights Order, and the land they get cannot be traded at will, at most it can be returned to the royal family.

In the Finger Empire, no knight order was required to inherit titles, and women did not have the right to inherit.Only the male closest to his blood relationship can inherit the Duke of Black, even if they have never met before.Duke Black's original heir was his cousin, but because Duke Black's cousin was unwilling to marry his daughter, they have not been in contact for a long time.

Carl Caesar: "...they didn't go to find Duke Black until he was about to die. Then they found out with regret that Duke Black's nephew had died in a brawl in a tavern half a year ago. And the Black family is thin and deserved Phil Black, an offshoot of the knightly Black family, has disappeared again. It's been two weeks and no one has found him."

Ace: "What do you mean?"

Carl Caesar: "If Phil Black can no longer be found, the royal family of the Finger Empire will revoke the title of the Black family. The Black family has searched so hard, and Phil Black has never been found. It is almost impossible for him to be alive. .Don’t feel guilty that we won the title of the old Duke of Black for nothing. According to the old Duke’s will, he only left an empty duke title to the heir, not even half a gold coin.”

Ace: "I have no objection to this. But I think we should pick the right guy, after all you mean we want to put all the properties in the Finger Empire in his name."

Carl's eyes were black as night, and he watched Ace intently.

Ace guessed what Carl meant, and he was shocked: "What?! Me?!"

Carl Caesar: "This matter is still in the planning stage. The royal family of the Finger Empire will retain the title of Duke of Black for two years. You only need to take time to visit the Finger Empire during this period. Trust me, the Finger Empire The procedure is very simple, even if it is to inherit the title, there are too many loopholes that can be exploited. And the status of a nobleman can save our new chamber of commerce a lot of trouble."

But Ace felt that this matter was too troublesome for him, and he said: "You know, I don't even want to inherit the title of the Neumann family, let alone the title of the Finger Empire. This is not my fault. No."

Carl Kaiser: "But wouldn't it be better to keep wealth in your own hands? There is one more thing I hope you can help with. One thing was mentioned in Duke Black's will. When Phil Black was young, they once met On the other hand. At that time, they probably said something or played a small game. Phil Black had been missing for a long time. The Duke of Black said that what happened at that time can be used as the proof of Phil Black’s identity. This incident was recorded in Black The Duke's will is jointly kept by several notaries, and no one can open it."

"Phil Black doesn't have the habit of keeping a diary, does he? It's impossible for him to write down this little thing." Ace thought for a while, and said: "I see, I will send the undead to the dead world closest to the Duke Black's mansion." The gate. I believe that Duke Black is willing to trade his little secret for enough wealth for him to live in the dead. And." Ace said with a little warning: "You'd better find a backup Phil Black."

Carl Kaiser: "19 years ago, Duke Black came to the imperial capital. He was the official envoy of the Finger Empire mission. There is also a portrait of him in Rose Castle. He is also black-haired and blue-eyed. Even the outline of your face is different They are very similar. Ace, you have to believe that some things are predestined."

Ace left his position, and he finally said to Carl: "I have to think about the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce in the Finger Empire. I have no objection to starting with herbs. Although the Pansy Empire and the Finger Empire have been at odds for many years , but large-scale wars happened at the beginning of the founding of the Finger Empire, and the two empires tried their best to control the disputes in the Prin Canyon. But I have met Prince Xiben several times, and his goal is to become a great monarch. I I don’t think a monarch who guards the inheritance of his ancestors can be so great. We can involve in all industries, but food, weapons, and horses, I hope we will never touch them.”

Carl Caesar hugged Ace, "No wonder our cooperation is always so happy. Ace, we thought about going together again. I will gradually give up my shares in the Caesar Chamber of Commerce and exchange those shares for the radicals in the chamber of commerce. Resources, connections, and preparations for our new business empire."

Ace: "I hope you don't regret trading the sweetest cake in the Pansy Empire for a cake that hasn't been baked yet."

Carl Kaiser: "Only what I create is really mine. No, it's ours. Ace, no one will know our names, but we are everywhere."

Ace patted Carl on the shoulder, lowered the brim of his hat a little, turned and left the tavern.

……

When Ace returned to Duke Green's mansion, Nou hadn't come back yet.

After serving tea to Ace, Angelica told Ace: "Master, George told me that he wants to see you."

Ace took a sip of tea and said dissatisfiedly, "When will I obey the servant's order?!"

Angelica: "George said, he must know everything you want to know, and he will talk endlessly."

Ace sneered. Both George and Gerhard were sent by Viscount Neumann to Ace. Ace knew them when they were in Bad Soden Manor.Forget about Gerhard, although he has a little talent in swordsmanship, but that talent is only enough to stand out from the crowd in the village, and it is only at the upper-middle level in Bremen City, and even the waves can't splash in the imperial capital.The young man is full of arrogance, but his mind is empty. Ace is not optimistic about his achievements. He raises Gerhard, and he only thinks of providing jobs for others and making contributions to society.

But George is full of mysteries and unpredictable.Ace wanted to win him over, but George refused to let him in, which made Ace very frustrated.After Ace gained the allegiance of the Knights of Eternal Night and Angela was sent to the Dead Realm by Ace, Ace would leave him alone.George, on the other hand, took the initiative to find Ace several times later, but every time he spoke in a nonsensical manner.

Ace: "Let him wait, just say I'm busy. I'll take care of his business when I come back from hunting this time."