Arknights: Iron-Blooded Savior

"Uh...?" Rankopel

was stunned for a moment, then reacted and asked,

"Can

you elaborate

?" and this time it was Kelsey who spoke:

"It's not really that complicated."

"Rhode Island did use huge amounts of money to purchase options for a series of rich plots in Rembiton, but what we got was only options for the parcels."

"In addition, the official government and the United Trade Union will not give us any help, and we will all have to pay for a series of specific mining matters related to the vein."

"I think you should understand what that means, Rankopel. Kelsey

looked at Rankopel and said to him.

"Self-financing?"

"That is, we did take the option to use these rich mines, which is something that is firmly in our hands and will not run, but how exactly do we dig the mine..."

"In other words... Kelsey, even if we now own more than thirty bonanza plots in Rembitou in one go, we still can't start them all at the beginning, produce and make a profit, right?"

"Yes, Rankopel. Kelsey

nodded in agreement, and continued:

"The acquisition of rich land is only the first basic step.

"Next, we need to explore the entrance to the mining of the vein, the purchase and construction of mining equipment, the employment of mining talent, the guarantee of a series of safety measures, and so on."

"And these still require huge capital investment, far beyond the simple purchase of the land itself." When

Rankopel heard this, he said to Kelsey with some tears and laughter:

"Then this has been coming and going for a long time... Kelsey

shook his head and replied,

"Not quite. "

We just can't afford the start-up capital for more than thirty parcels at the same time, but we can still start mining a small portion of the veins first." "

During this period, the ownership of those unminted vein parcels remains Rhode Island, and the use option for the parcels purchased by us and the official government of Rempito is ten years."

"According to estimates, it will take about three years to complete the mining of all the veins in the plot, which means that we only need to use new funds to inject and start mining within seven years."

Rankopel immediately understood, and asked Kelsey:

"Then if the inflow of funds from mining only a small part of the veins is combined with the normal rate of profitability in Rhode Island, how long will it take for all the mines to be turned on for profit?"

Rankopel frowned, three years is still too long, not to mention whether the geological layers of Rembito will change during this time, and he always has an unknown sense of urgency about the passage of time.

"Three years is still too long, and then we will find a way to shorten this time."

Rankopel said to Kelsey.

"It's good to have a sense of urgency about time, Rankopel.

Of course, Kelsey agreed with Rankopel's statement, and spoke again:

"We only need one last injection of funds, and once the mine is fully opened, the revenue generated by it will continue to be enough to supply the stable operation of Rhode Island on its current size for twenty or thirty years."

"During this time, if you have any financial needs, you can call them directly from the mine without going through the Rhode Island process." Rankopel

sighed slightly, the mining industry is indeed a huge profit among profiteering, you must know that the operating expenses of maintaining the entire land ship of Rhode Island add up to an astronomical amount.

But this is enough to provide for its stable operation for twenty or thirty years, and even a truly mobile city-state may be able to keep it running very safely for several years.

"That... That one...... Dr. Kelsey.

At this moment, Fika on the side spoke a little nervously:

"If time is really tight, can Rhode Island apply for some credit loans? Kelsey

turned around, stared at Fika with emerald green eyes, and replied:

"Fika, this is a very normal and reasonable proposal, but since it is so normal and reasonable, then it is definitely not only us who think of this direction." Rankopel

now understood what Kelsey meant.

Sure enough, Kelsey's next words confirmed his speculation:

"Because we want to conceal the source of a series of real disasters, we did not deny the news that Rhode Island swallowed a large number of rich mineral plots in one go, but tacitly publicized."

"During this time, those institutions that can issue loans naturally got the news first, and they also thought of this direction, this possibility."

When Amia heard this, she also said with some anger and helplessness:

"When all lending institutions hear that Rhode Island is handling business, they will put forward quite harsh and even absurd terms, otherwise they will not provide loan services at all."

"Yesterday's negotiators were so angry every time they hung up the phone..." Rankopel

can certainly imagine the tone and wording on the other end of the phone, and this kind of sitting on the floor is simply commonplace in this industry.

"Sorry... Maybe I took it for

granted..."

Fika apologized to the others with some guilt.

"No need to apologize, Fitca, there was nothing wrong with the person who asked the question per se. Kelsey

didn't care, and after comforting Fika, he said:

"In fact, not only Rhode Island, but some other companies in the mining industry have also received a share of some rich mineral plots,

and those companies that want to apply for credit facilities have already been on the special list."

"We already foresaw this situation, so we weren't surprised." Rankopel

thought for a moment and said to Kelsey:

"I will also find a way to make all the mines profitable as soon as possible - we dare not slow down and wait and see from the back of time now."

Amia also said to Rankopel:

"Well, Mr. Rankopel, this part of the remaining start-up capital Rhode Island has also listed it as one of its top priorities.

"In fact, in any collective organization as small as a family or as large as a country, a steady source of funding has always been a top priority, and Rhode Island is no different."

"So I really thank you and Mr. Fika for solving Rhode Island's funding problems for a long time to come, and many projects that have been established can be left to work." Rankopel

waved his hand and replied:

"It's okay, this is obvious, Rhode Island is a like-minded

ally I identify with, and mutual support is a matter of course."

Kelsey said in a calm tone at this time:

"Actually, the main purpose of this meeting is also to see if you can get more information about that source stone from your mouth in Rankopel, and then focus on the discussion."

"After all, you were the only one who faced them and survived at that time. Rankopel

also apologized helplessly and said:

"I'm really sorry, I really don't know more information, I said with the doctor and Amia before... That's all, and even now I forget some of what I said before.

But at this moment, no one expected that Fika spoke:

"That... Maybe I have an idea. Unexpectedly

, the breakthrough finally returned to Fika, and for a while both Rankopel, Kelsey or Amia set their sights on him.

"Well..."

Fika took a deep breath, then said to the three in a smooth tone,

"Maybe the Lornes family... There will be clues.

"I remember when Fick had not left the Lornes house, he had done a lot of preliminary research there... There are even many drafts and materials that would have been discarded.

"I was worried that Fick might one day use them again, so I secretly collected them and kept them all in the basement of the Lornes family."

"Maybe there's something in it that you want... I can't guarantee..." Before

Fika could finish speaking, Amia stood up and said to Fika with a glowing look in her eyes:

"No... Mr. Fika... This news helped too much. "

That's the only very critical clue right now... I have a hunch that there will be a lot of gain in it.

Kelsey said a bad news at this time:

"But according to the information of the previous topographic surveyors and the latest topographic map, the terrain of the large area where the Lornes family mansion is located has been extremely damaged. "

The damage to the Lornes Mansion in the center of the region is unclear.

Although Kelsey's words undoubtedly poured cold water, it also calmed Amia down, but even so, the possibility of this only clue will definitely not be let go.

"But since this clue is possible, even if it is only slightly, Rhode Island will surely trace it back to the end."

Kelsey looked at Fika and Rankopel:

"So, next we will return to the Lornes house, where a rich mineral plot we purchased is located, and Rhode Island can use this as an entry point to use drilling and blasting technology to blow up a road."

Fika also took a deep breath, he had learned that because the terrain there was too bad, the rescue team could not reach at all, so the current situation of his sister is also uncertain.

So the Carters boy's eyes were unprecedentedly serious, and he replied in a sonorous tone:

"I will definitely cooperate with Rhode Island unconditionally."

Kelsey nodded, looked around and said

, "If there is no more addition,

this meeting will end here for the time being."

All three thought for a moment, then stood up, there was nothing to add, and now the only possible clue was the draft that Fika had compiled before and that Fick had left behind.

"Fika Lones, the procedures for you to join the Rhode Island Operator have been completed today, and you can now go to the logistics department in Rhode Island to collect your badge and staff uniform.

Before leaving, Kelsey said to Fika.

"I know, I'm honored to join Rhode Island.

Because Rankopel's consent had been sought beforehand, Fika replied very bluntly.

"That's right, Rankopel.

Kelsey turned to face him again and said:

"Besides, there will be something to find you alone later, the personnel department should have prepared the documents, I will receive it now, Amia, you go to Warfarin's infirmary for another examination."

Kelsey finally said to Rankopel:

"You can go to the deck and wait for me, I will come after I have picked up the papers."

Amia also whispered a whisper behind Rankopel's side,

"Mr. Rankopel... You can also go over the deck now, and you should be pleasantly surprised. Rankopel

was stunned at first, and then became curious:

"Okay, I'll go over to the deck, I'm looking forward to the surprise you mentioned... Amia.

So, the four people in the conference room went to different places first, but only Rankopel walked up after leaving the conference room and came to the deck again.