The Original Vampire

"Loan?"

"Yes! Use the future tax revenue of the territory as collateral to borrow money from merchants. As long as the interest rate is suitable, I believe there will be many large business associations willing to help us."

The old butler frowned deeply, hesitating for Colin's decision.

In the perception of people in this world, borrowing is not a glorious thing.

Especially for a nobleman.

That's pretty much an announcement to everyone - I'm short on money.

For nobles who value fame, this is a very disrespectful thing.

Unless it is really at a critical juncture that is about to go bankrupt, no nobleman will borrow money from others.

"Master, this... I'm afraid this will affect the reputation of the Angele family..." The old butler persuaded with a worried face.

"Reputation is false." Colin waved his hand, looking like he didn't care.

For a traveler like him, borrowing money to develop is a matter of course.

In fact, those nobles who would rather die than borrow money were the real fools in Colin's view.

Using other people's money to develop one's own strength is a wiser thing.

Even if the worst happens, the loan will not be paid by then, but as long as the army of the Angele family develops smoothly, is it still afraid that people will come to collect debts?

"Okay, I've decided. You will release the news tomorrow. We will organize a meeting and invite some powerful chambers of commerce to discuss the details of the loan."

"Yes, sir." Seeing that Colin's mind was settled, Aemon didn't dare to talk any more.

The next day, when the news that Viscount Angele was going to borrow money was released, a group of merchants rushed to Ice Rock City like sharks smelling blood.

Just when these businessmen were gearing up to grab this order, a businessman came to the Red Fort first and asked to see Viscount Angele.

Originally, Colin was not going to meet any businessman alone.

In his view, only by bringing these businessmen together and letting them compete can he get the best loan terms.

However, when the attendant told him that it was Oliver from the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, Colin still agreed to the other party's request to see him.

After all, he was an old acquaintance, and although Oliver offended Colin, his subsequent apology was also very sincere.

In Colin's point of view, this is a man who understands the sense of proportion and can do things.

"Dear Viscount, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to see me! I am very honored!"

The chubby businessman still had that flattering smile on his face. As soon as he saw Colin, he immediately bent his waist to a 90-degree angle with a very respectful attitude.

"Okay, Oliver, you don't have to be polite with me. I know what you want, let's talk about the conditions of your Tulip Chamber of Commerce. If it's suitable, I don't mind for the sake of old acquaintances, from you. loan."

Oliver said with a smile: "Lord Viscount, please rest assured. Based on our past friendship, our Tulip Chamber of Commerce will definitely give you the best loan conditions.

Before that, though, allow me to give you a present. As a celebration of your appointment as Viscount. "

"Gift?" Colin suddenly smiled playfully.

He remembered that the last time the fat businessman gave him a set of armor in exchange for his forgiveness.

So what is this gift for?

One thing Colin was sure of, Oliver's gift was not, as he said, a celebration of his promotion to Viscount.

This is simply bribery.

"what gift?"

Colin sneered in his heart.

If Oliver thought that a small gift would allow him to send this large loan order to the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, he would be underestimating him too.

Oliver waved behind him.

The two servants came up carrying a large box.

The box was opened, and a breath-taking cold frost rushed out.

It turned out to be a set of enchanted armor.

And it's the set that Colin once asked about the price, but couldn't afford!

"I remember that the price of this enchanted armor is 50,000 gold coins, right?"

"Yes, Lord Viscount."

"Are you sure you're going to give it to me like this? Let me make it clear first, even if I take your suit of armor and the loan, I won't necessarily take care of your Tulip Chamber of Commerce."

"Of course, Mr. Viscount. This armor is just a celebration of your promotion to Viscount. It has no other meaning, and it has nothing to do with the loan."

Collin was suddenly puzzled.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

He has always believed in this sentence.

Oliver gave him such a big gift, how could he ask for nothing.

You know, fifty thousand gold coins is definitely not a small amount.

When the Angele family was still a baron, the entire year's tax revenue for the entire baron was only 3,000 gold coins.

Even if he became a viscount now and the territory expanded several times, Colin estimated that the annual income of the entire viscount would not exceed 30,000 gold coins.

"Let's be honest, who sent this gift?" Colin didn't believe that Oliver, a Chamber of Commerce steward, had the right to decide this matter.

Thinking of the man behind the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, Colin suddenly realized something.

Oliver also restrained his smile at this time, and his tone became solemn: "Lord Viscount, to tell you the truth, the president of our chamber of commerce personally decided to give you this gift."

"Who is your president?"

Hearing this question, Oliver did not answer immediately, but looked around with a mysterious look on his face.

Colin waved his hand and ordered the surrounding attendants: "You all go down."

When only Colin and Oliver were left in the hall, the fat businessman said again: "Lord Viscount, the president of our Tulip Chamber of Commerce is Ms. Penny."

"Ms. Penny?" Colin thought for a while before finally finding a corresponding name from his memory.

Isn't this the biological mother of Colin's brother-in-law, whose whereabouts are still unknown, and the lover of Earl Uman.

Collin suddenly became vigilant: "Why did Ms. Penny give me such a big gift?"

Oliver leaned over and bowed his head: "This is the lady's apology to you."

"What do you mean?" Colin narrowed his eyes.

"The Valla Knight has successfully returned to Eagle City, but after all, he fought with your father, but he failed to protect the baron. Therefore, Ms. Penny is the most sincere to you for her son. apology."

Hearing that his long-disappeared brother-in-law suddenly appeared in Eagle City, Colin's eyes began to flash with a dangerous light.

He tried his best to keep his anger from showing, and asked lightly, "Is the Valla Knight okay? Where did he go before?"

"Everything is fine, Lord Knight. He was captured by trolls in the previous battle. Later, after the black cavalry caught up with the troll army, he and other human captives were thrown on the ice by the trolls. Fortunately, the Lord of Light Bless, after all the hardships, he has returned to the north again."