The Original Vampire

"Borrowing?"

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

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

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

Especially for a nobleman.

This is almost an announcement to everyone - I am short of money.

For aristocrats who value fame, this is a very shameful thing.

Unless it's the critical moment of bankruptcy, there is no aristocratic master who will borrow money.

"Master, this...this may affect the reputation of the Angele family..." the old butler persuaded with a worried expression on his face.

"Fame is imaginary." Colin waved his hand in a nonchalant manner.

For a traveler like him, borrowing money for development is really a matter of course.

In fact, those nobles who would rather die than borrow are the real fools in Colin's eyes.

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

Even if the worst happens, and the loan will not be repaid in time, but as long as the Angele family's army develops smoothly, who is afraid that people will come to collect the debt?

"Okay, I have already decided. Tomorrow you will release the message. At that time, we will organize a meeting and invite some powerful chambers of commerce to discuss the details."

"Yes, sir." Seeing that Colin was determined, Yimen did not dare to speak anymore.

The next day, when the message that Viscount Angele was about to borrow money was released, a crowd of businessmen rushed to Ice Rock City like sharks smelling blood.

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

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

In his opinion, 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 for a visit.

After all, he was an old acquaintance, and although Oliver had offended Colin, he later apologized very sincerely.

In Colin's view, this is a man who knows how to behave and can do things.

"Dear Lord Viscount, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see me! I feel extremely honored!"

The chubby businessman still had that flattering smile, and as soon as he saw Colin, he immediately bent his waist to ninety degrees, with an extremely respectful attitude.

"Well, Oliver, you don’t have to be polite with me. I also know what you want. Let’s talk about the conditions of your Tulip Chamber of Commerce. If the offer is suitable, I don’t mind looking at it for the sake of old acquaintances, and borrow from you."

Oliver said with a grin: "My lord, please rest assured. Based on the friendship in the past, our Tulip Chamber of Commerce will definitely give you the best loan terms.

However, before that, please allow me to give you a gift first. As a celebration of your being named a 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 the gift this time?

One thing Colin was convinced that Oliver's gift was definitely not as he said, to celebrate 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, then he would be disappointed.

Oliver beckoned behind him.

The two servants came up with a big box.

The box was opened, and a breathtaking breath of frost hit his face.

It turned out to be a set of enchanted armor.

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

"I remember, the price of this enchanted armor is fifty thousand gold coins, right?"

"Yes, Master Viscount."

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

"Of course, Lord 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."

Colin suddenly became puzzled.

There is no free lunch in the world.

He has always believed in this sentence.

How could Oliver give him such a big gift without asking for anything?

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

When the Angele family was still a baron family, the entire baron’s tax revenue for a whole year was only three thousand gold coins.

Even if he became a Viscount and his territory expanded several times, Colin estimated that the income of the entire territory would not exceed 30,000 gold coins in one year.

"Straightforwardly, who gave this gift?" Colin didn't believe that Oliver could decide this matter.

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

Oliver also suppressed his smile at this time, and his tone became solemn: "My lord, let me tell you, this gift was personally selected by the president of our chamber of commerce."

"Who is your president?"

Hearing this question, Oliver didn't answer immediately. Instead, he looked around with a mysterious look on his face.

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

When only Colin and Oliver were left in the hall, the fat businessman spoke 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 in his memory.

This is exactly the biological mother of Colin's brother-in-law whose whereabouts are still missing, that is, Earl Uman's lover.

Colin suddenly became wary: "Why did Ms. Penny give me such a gift?"

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

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

"Knight Varla has smoothly returned to Fallen Eagle City. However, after all, he had fought with your father, but he was unable to protect him. Therefore, Ms. Penny expresses her sincere apology to you on behalf of her son."

Hearing that his long-lost brother-in-law suddenly appeared in Fallen Eagle City, Colin's eyes began to flicker with danger.

He tried his best to keep his anger from revealing, and asked faintly: "Is everything okay with Knight Varla? Where has he been before?"

"Everything is fine, Lord Viscount. He was captured by the trolls in the previous battle. Later, after the Black Cavalry caught up with the trolls, he was thrown on the ice sheet by the trolls along with other human captives. Fortunately, thanks to the blessing of Lord of Radiance after all the hardships, he has returned to the north again."