The Original Vampire

Butter Tavern.

The merchants had left, and only Arnold was left sitting in his seat alone, pouring wine glass after glass.

This gathering, which Arnold had high hopes for, was a complete failure.

Although after Colin left, he still successfully formed the Northland Merchants Association and became the president, but from the perfunctory attitude of the merchants later, Arnold knew very well that his Northland Merchants Association was nothing more than a Just a joke.

Fear, confusion, anger, unwillingness... All kinds of emotions changed back and forth on his face, and this businessman who used to call the wind and call for rain in the north exudes an indescribable sense of desolation.

With a creak, the pub door opened.

Arnold squinted his eyes and looked back, and saw Knight Webb walking in.

"Since you've gone, what are you doing here again?" Arnold's tone was full of sarcasm that could not be concealed.

But just after saying this, Arnold found that there was another person behind Webber Knight.

After seeing the man's face clearly, Arnold's wine suddenly woke up halfway, he immediately stood up from his seat, bowed and saluted: "Earl Evan, I didn't expect to see you in Winter City!"

Earl Evan walked in with a smile and said, "What? I'm not welcome in the North?"

"Of course not, I'm just a little surprised." Arnold hurriedly poured a glass of wine for Earl Evan, and at the same time inquired, "Are you on an envoy to the North this time?"

Earl Evan's eyes were obviously attracted by the wine on the table. He didn't answer Arnold's question. Instead, he picked up the wine glass, put it under his nose and sniffed for a while, then took another sip, closed his eyes, and pondered for a while, and finally He took a long breath and praised:

“Not bad! Winster Estate wines never disappoint!”

Arnold hurriedly flattered: "My Count, you really understand wine. There are still many treasures in my wine cellar. If you are willing, I would like to ask you to help me appreciate it!"

Earl Evan raised his brows and looked very moved. However, he still held down the desire in his heart, sat down in front of the bar, and said to Arnold:

"I came to the North in a private capacity this time, so I hope you don't leak my whereabouts."

"certainly,

Of course, I will not talk nonsense. "Arnold's heart moved slightly, constantly guessing the reason why Earl Avon came to Winter City.

The East Territory and the North Territory are not compatible, which has never been a secret in the Radiance Empire.

Therefore, Arnold immediately and keenly realized that the second son of the Duke of the Eastland suddenly met with him secretly under the leadership of Knight Weber, I am afraid he had ulterior motives.

However, this is also your chance!

What happened tonight made Arnold understand that the Earl of Angele was determined to integrate the business community in the North, but unfortunately, the spokesperson for the business community that the other party wanted was not himself.

Arnold was disappointed and angry.

But the appearance of Earl Evan gave him a glimmer of hope again.

While thinking about it, Earl Evan has already drank the wine in the glass.

Arnold hurriedly continued it in person, while listening to Earl Evan: "I heard that Earl Angele wants to set up a northern foreign trade company?"

"Yes, Lord Count."

"Then, Mr. Arnold, are you going to invest in this company?"

"Of course. Lord Count, I have to join, otherwise it won't be long before my name will not be heard in the northern business district."

Earl Evan nodded and expressed his understanding, but at the same time suggested: "Mr. Arnold, I don't know much about the specific operation of this new company.

However, I think you can start with the board of directors that is similar to the Senate. "

Arnold rolled his eyes and said, "You mean, I can try to control the board?"

"Yes. You can give it a try. With your prestige in the northern business community, it is not difficult to win over a group of businessmen and gain a certain right to speak on the board of directors."

"Thank you for your suggestion, I will try to do it." Arnold thanked him, but he didn't agree with it.

In his opinion, the North Foreign Trade Company is so important, how could Count Angele let the control of the board of directors fall by the wayside?

The Saint Hilde family doesn't mind that all major businessmen have invested in this new company to take a certain share and share a part of the benefits, but if someone really doesn't know what to do, trying to snatch control of the company from the Saint Hilde family, huh, really Do you think those nobles can't kill people?

Earl Evan seemed to see through Arnold's doubts, and asked with a smile: "Mr. Arnold, are you worried that doing this will attract retaliation from the Saint Hilde family?"

Arnold looked at the young face of the Earl of the East, and thought of his current embarrassing situation and gloomy prospects, he couldn't help but nodded and said frankly: "Yes."

Earl Evan laughed and comforted: "You don't have to worry about this, the north is not the north of Vera and Colin."

Hearing Earl Evan's meaningful words, Arnold moved in his heart and asked eagerly, "Lord Earl, please forgive me for being stupid and unable to understand what you mean."

However, Earl Avon only focused on drinking and did not answer Arnold's intention.

Just when Arnold was agitated, Knight Weber, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "Mr. Arnold, haven't you heard that Master Joyce and Princess Judy are getting along well recently?"

Um?

Master Joyce?

Arnold wanted to say that now that the ownership of the Duke of the North has been settled, could Master Joyce still cause any storms?

But then, Arnold realized that if Master Joyce could really marry Princess Judy and even gain the support of the royal family, it would be possible to get rid of the current embarrassing situation.

Arnold's eyes swept across the faces of Knight Webber and Earl Avon, and his heart suddenly cheered up.

If the royal family, the Sebastian Consul, and the Eastern Border all support Joyce... then even if he cannot become the Duke of the North, he will definitely be able to form a force in Winter City that can compete with the Duke of the North.

In this case, can't I seek asylum myself?

Seeing Arnold's eyes gradually brightening, Earl Evan smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Arnold, are you confident now?"

Arnold suppressed the excitement in his heart and said solemnly, "I wonder if you can arrange for me to visit Master Joyce?"

Knight Weber nodded reservedly and said, "If the time is right, I will arrange it."

Earl Evan also encouraged again: "Mr. Arnold, if you need financial support, the St. Pros family may be able to give some help."

"Thank you so much!" Arnold quickly thanked.

"But don't be too happy." Earl Evan reminded, "The financial help that the St. Pross family can give is definitely limited. After all, it is difficult for me to convince my father to invest a large amount of money into a company in the north.

What's more, if you take out a large amount of funds from unknown sources at once, I am afraid it will arouse the vigilance of Count Angele. "

"I understand." Arnold had regained his fighting spirit at this time, and said confidently, "Please believe in my appeal in the northern business world for so many years, how can that stubborn boy Oliver beat me?"

Earl Evan also smiled and said, "Haha! I think so too, Earl Angelie really saw the wrong person!"

After talking about the main topic, Arnold immediately sent an invitation: "Lord Count, do you have time to taste the fine wine I have treasured now?"

Earl Evan's eyes lit up and nodded again and again: "Okay! I believe you will not disappoint me!"