Chapter 315: 246. I need to be careful with my vocabulary as well. What a mess!
After his successful meeting with Mist, Dwayne came back to the ball and immediately asked his secretary to ask if he could meet his Majesty John and make an appointment today.
Dwayne"s secretary came toward him spoke, "Regarding the query, I have already made an appointment with his Majesty John. I have also contacted her Majesty Maeen for us to sell the second Blood-bone marrow cleansing pill. However, before buying, she wanted to meet you in person. She is on the 2nd Floor Ballroom."
After reaching the second-floor ballroom, Maeen spotted the secretary and then Dwayne as she judged him.
"Your Majesty Maeen, I heard that you wanted to meet me in person before making the deal," Dwayne asked as he saw Maeen.
Maeen nodded as she looked at Dwayne, "Yes, your way of attracting more customers for your firm has interested me. Meanwhile, you also are making a profit by reselling the pill and making some connections. I saw that you went to meet Mist first so my guess is that you sold your 1st Pill to Mist."
Dwayne smiled as he understood how devils worked and acted his past normal self, "You overpraise me your majesty, I am just a normal employee trying my best to market and make profits for my business. I alone am not the owner of Power Capital. A lot of others have a stake in it while I take do take premium commissions for managing their wealth."
Maeen looked at Dwayne with serious eyes and spoke, "Ok, anyway what is the price for the pill."
Maeen thought as she looked at Dwayne, "This guy surely has a lot to hide since he was even able to deal with Elves this easily."
Dwayne nodded and spoke, "My current selling price for the pill will be at 2.1 million Sky dollars."
Maeen looked at Dwayne and smiled, "It seems that you were prepared and were observing most of the customers and the current Psychological price at the auction. I saw that your secretary had also tried to approach Prince Chad but was kicked out halfway by his guards. Anyway, I currently only have 2 million Golds so this will be my take it or leave it offer."
Dwayne acted as if he thought and spoke, "Ok, I can accept your offer but I have one condition i.e. In the future I want your law firm to represent us in all the cases."
Maeen looked deeply at Dwayne and spoke, "How did you know that I am going to set up a law firm here at Sky. Currently, only the important officials and John himself know about it. As for representing your company, I guess we can do it however if you are scheming something against us then don"t blame me for being ruthless."
Dwayne nodded and spoke, "Actually Lord Jean recommended your Law Firm as he was also in the loop during the meeting when the talk about Amon Law Firm was going on. I just wanted to be the first customer of Amon Law Firm and also owe a favor. Who knows, in the future, I would require your help in curbing my enemies. Also, I have heard that Devils are very well versed when it comes to the use of Laws and also Terms and conditions while making contracts."
After hearing his explanation, Maeen nodded and spoke, "Fair enough. A plausible explanation. Here is the Bank check for 1.8 Million gold coins."
Dwayne"s secretary was confused when saw only 1.8 Million. Dwayne slapped his secretary"s forehead and spoke, "Those 200k are the signing fees for the next 3 years."
Maeen furrowed her brows and spoke, "It is 2 years only. From the 3rd year, our fees will increase appropriately according to the performance of our Law firm as compared to other Lawfirms. By the way, this is standard for all the companies unless you represent the state or the top 5 biggest companies of the state."
Dwayne thought, "I guess even I can"t be cheeky and increase the years in the contract. Well, this is still a very good deal and contract, later on when Sky and Lemuria"s relation grows, their fees will be in millions due to them being the best. Now even his brother won"t be able to bother our firm this time."
Dwayne cheekily smiled and spoke, "Ok, I just wanted to confirm 1 thing, how will you handle cases if there is a conflict of interest."
After hearing his doubts, Maeen spoke, "Of course, since you are the first customer, your interests will be considered first even if someone is my relative so you don"t need to worry about that. It is like a first-come, first-serve basis unless there is an extraordinary situation that can only be solved with a settlement. Later on, Cain here will send a copy of the contract to your office."
Dwayne smiled and shook hands with Maeen, "Happy Co-operation. I am expecting a lot of your help in M&As and stock acquisition under the radars."
Maeen remarked, "Radar?"
Dwayne thought, "Oops, It seems Radars are still being developed by his Majesty. I need to be careful with my vocabulary as well. What a mess!"
Dwayne: "I mean stock acquisition from behind the scenes."
Maeen nodded, "Ok."
Both Dwayne and Maeen left after their conversation.
Dwayne thought as he finished most of the work, "We marketed well, got 3 Big connections at the cost of 1.5 Million gold coins. Gaining master Mist"s favor was the biggest gain. Now only my meeting with his Majesty John is left where I need to be careful as Master Mist spoke."
At the same time in John"s office,
Prince Bidder and his guard Arzaz were in a meeting with John and Taylor.
After sitting down and not speaking for some time, John spoke: "Ok, lets not beat around the bush and get to the point. So what is your proposal."
Prince Bidder nodded and signaled Arzaz to bring out the box.
Bidder spoke as soon as the box was put on the table, "Your Majesty, I think this Item will be very helpful to you if you wear it in today"s Peace deal signing ceremony. I have some information which will express my sincerity to make an alliance with you."
John looked at the box then at both of them as he thought, "From the way he is guarding the box it seems it is a good treasure. Lets scan it."
As soon as John scanned it, he found out the results,
[Scan complete
1. Magical Demonic box
Effects: Good for storing artifacts and consumables from prying eyes.
2. Amulet of Thorns
Effects: Can protect against G.o.dly attacks and reflect 2 times the power using up the mana. (Consumed: 2/3). Reflection status: You have enough mana to reflect the attack.]
Inwardly, John was quite surprised after looking at the status and judged that something will surely happen today.
John looked seriously and spoke, "Looking at this Box and artifact. It seems that something big will surely happen today. Continue with your information, If it is worthy, you will be repaid in kind."
Bidder smiled as this was the exact situation that he wanted. In fact, he was glad that his brother Chad immediately got baited previously. He spoke, "Ok, I won"t beat around the bush. According to the talk in the underworld, Radiant Church may do something big today to warn others and spread their message. So we recommend that you should keep this Amulet with you in this signing ceremony and use it when the time arises. Even if you can"t use it fully, it will still protect you. This amulet has the power of Reflection aswell if you have enough mana. This can only be used once more as it was already 2 times in the past."
John furrowed his brows and spoke, "Underworld, why haven"t I heard about it? Is it a place where we can travel and what sort of place is it?"
Now, it was Arzaz who spoke, "My Lord, the Path to Underworld is not open. The Portals to other worlds are mostly closed and only opens in case of extraordinary circ.u.mstances. We get information from our ancestors and Demon G.o.ds when something major happens. Anyways, G.o.ds and Arch Demons can"t descend here due to certain laws. But their bidding is done via their intermediaries like the radiant church or the Netherworld Church. I think, this time there might be a lunar eclipse on all the 3 moons of Arkon together or a solar eclipse depending on the situation. This rarely happens unless initiated by G.o.ds."
John nodded as started understanding what was going on. John thought, "I should very well start the promotion of Electricity and Lights today and slap the face of Irmela. This occasion might as well become a good promotion for our products."
John nodded and spoke calmly, "Ok, fair enough, I will believe you since I can"t detect any lies from you nor can I see how you may benefit from telling me a lie. I can also see that you have shown enough sincerity as this artifact is quite precious and is invaluable. Taylor, go and make preparations for the safety of our guests and also inform Vlad about the same. But don"t make it obvious. Also, make preparations for the usage of all sorts of Light bulbs in the Winter Castle where the signing will take place. It was anyway waiting for the perfect inauguration.
Taylor nodded and immediately headed to make preparations for today"s signing ceremony.
John thought before speaking, "I am feeling quite generous today since he helped me slap the face of Chad and then also this artifact which will be a great help against Irmela"s lackeys. Ok, I can make one exception and also judge their thinking based on this interaction."
John then spoke to Bidder, "Ok, What sort of compensation would you like for this information. I can only give you what is within my capabilities currently but I will fulfill if it is possible. Since I can"t name a price, you can get any sort of 2 techs which includes our strategic products."
Bidder had his eyes open and spoke with shock, "Any Tech? Even Gu.."
Arzaz furrowed his brows as soon as he heard John and then watched Bidder"s reaction as he stopped him and spoke.
It was Arzaz now who spoke without letting Bidder speak, "No, we don"t want the tech as it would be too disrespectful to Sky. We would like access to your Intelligence Network i.e. Sky"s Intelligence Network and Bluesea house"s Intelligence network via you on the affairs at Fireabyss which may affect Prince Bidder directly or indirectly. We also want access to buy your main products like the Printers, Illusion cameras, reinforced cement, etc whenever it is open to the public at the market price or lower if possible. We don"t want any monetary compensation. And also we want a promise."
Bidder then looked at Arzaz a bit angrily but then calmed down.
John looked at Arzaz and then Bidder as he spoke, "Interesting. Ok, Since I have made a promise to fulfill it as long as I am capable so don"t hesitate. Continue, what sort of promise do you want?"
Arzaz nodded and spoke, "Protection and backing of Bidder in case his life is in danger. Even at the cost of war with Fire-abyss or any other country if he ever escapes here. This includes Political protection in present."
John then thought deeply and spoke, "Why do you want to bet on my small country that much and ask my protection? As far as I can see, Prince Bidder is quite capable. If you had asked me for the technology of making guns or strategic weapons then I would have given that without batting an eye since this information is really worth it. Prince Bidder, don"t you want any tech from Sky?"
Arzaz then deeply looked at John and thought, "As I thought, he was baiting Lord Bidder towards his Guns, Cannons and Printing Tech. Though we would have made a fortune but we would have lost his respect and this connection would solely remain a transaction. Access to products is much better than gaining tech. Lord John had done the same to the Aelius Kingdom when he showcased the Ballistas."
Arzaz spoke, "Why did we bet on Sky? Because my instincts say so. And I don"t like to bet on non-living things (Guns, Printing etc), I bet on living things and my eyes aren"t deceiving me."
Arzaz thought, "What happened to the Ballista even if they were in the hands of Aelius."
Bidder too calmed down and answered John"s question, "Nah, we will follow what Arzaz proposed. I was just too excited before. If you are uncomfortable with any provision apart from my Protection then please say so. We will accept it."
Arzaz nodded to Bidder as he calmed down.
John then looked at Bidder and thought, "It seems that his situation at Fire-abyss is complicated. I guess it is from his birth. And this Guy Arzaz too is quite strong at 46 Level while having Fire-demon Transformation."
John nodded and spoke, "No, I don"t have any problem with the conditions. As I will anyway gain the Fire-abyss market if we cooperate so I don"t have much to lose apart from the Last condition but since I made the promise, I will accept it. I will get Quill to make an official contract if you want one. As for the sensitive tech items? As long as we are selling it to the public, you too can buy it."
Bidder nodded and spoke, "Happy co-operation Lord John."
John too nodded to Bidder and then Arzaz as he spoke, "Happy co-operation, You have a very wise advisor by your side. Cherish him unlike that dumb Prince Hector."
Both Bidder and Arzaz laughed as the meeting came to an end.