When he returned to 160 Böklund Street from Saint Samuel Cathedral, Klein saw the white-gloved butler, Walter, welcome him.
"Sir, someone just sent a name card and said that his employer wishes to visit you between 4 and 5," Walter said with a calm expression.
Klein thought about who the visitor might be, but he couldn't find a clue. He nodded slightly and said,
"Who is his employer?"
Walter looked around and saw that the servingmen and maids were rather far away before replying, "That's right.
"Baron Syndras."
Baron Syndras … That multi-millionaire who relied on the Conservative Party and the Duke Of Negan to obtain his title, one of the most famous bankers and business owners in the kingdom? When I helped Madam Mary purchase the Coim Company's shares, my competitors were him and his friends … He visited me personally for this matter? That's a deal of about 13,000 pounds. There's no need for him at all … Klein's thoughts raced as he walked to the stairs leading to the second floor.
Walter was half a step behind as he followed from the side.
"Sir, if you don't wish to meet Baron Syndras, I'll tell him later that you were delayed listening to the bishop's sermon at Saint Samuel Cathedral. You might return very late."
The butler was implying that Syndras was a believer of the Lord of Storms. It was impossible for him to directly head to Saint Samuel Cathedral to find someone.
Klein thought for a moment, smiled, and warmly said,
"This is a very influential aristocrat in the banking industry. We will definitely have to meet him again in the future.
"Hmm … I'll arrange for you to be in the small living room on the second floor with the most sunlight."
Based on what Klein knew, Baron Syndras was the third largest shareholder of Baekeland Bank and the largest shareholder of Southwell Bank. He was definitely one of the most influential people in the banking industry of the Rouen Kingdom.
"Yes, sir." Walter didn't waste any more time.
At 4: 10 in the afternoon, Klein met the visitor who often appeared in the newspaper in the small living room.
The only thing that was different from what he had imagined was that after three o 'clock, the clouds in Baekeland thickened. The sky gradually darkened, and it began to drizzle. There was no longer the cheerful and warm sunshine.
Baron Syndras looked exactly the same as the photos published in the newspapers. His black hair was neatly combed back, revealing his broad forehead and slightly high hairline.
His face was round, but it lacked enough flesh to support it. His cheekbones were high, and his wrinkles were distinct.
Unlike most Rouen men his age, Baron Syndras didn't have a beard. His face was clean-shaven, and his blue eyes were so light that they were almost colorless.
He was accompanied by a valet and a bodyguard, both of whom did not look very eye-catching. The former's biggest feature was that his hair was a little sparse, while the latter had a short buzz cut and a thick beard that extended from his ears to his chin.
"Good afternoon, Honorable Baron. It's an honor to have you as a guest." Klein pressed his hand to his chest and bowed.
Typically, when a host faced a visitor, they would lean forward, extend their right hand, and shake hands. But at that moment in time, the person in front of him was a noble, so he had to be more polite.
Syndras nodded slightly and smiled in greeting.
"No, there's no need to stand on ceremony. I should have visited you long ago, a gentleman who has experienced many things and understands the Southern Continent very well."
After exchanging some pleasantries, the two took their seats. The valet and bodyguard stood by the side.
Klein was just about to speak when Syndras said in a calm and intimate manner, "Dantès, I'm very impressed by a person like you.
"Dantès, I admire a person like you. Not just anyone can plunder wealth from the chaotic southern continent. This requires sufficient courage, courage to face difficulties head-on, and astonishing judgment.
"Back when I was on the brink of bankruptcy, I also wished to start afresh in the Southern Continent. Unfortunately, I'm not a courageous person."
Although Syndras became a noble later on, he wasn't a commoner in the truest sense of the word. His great-grandfather and grandfather had benefited from the development of the colonies and earned quite a bit of money from the maritime trade. They were rather successful merchants. His father invested in the industry, accumulating enough fame and owning quite a number of factories.
In his generation, he relied on his rich family fortune to rush into the booming banking industry, becoming one of the earliest multimillionaires in Rouen.
During this process, Syndras suffered three failures, but he managed to walk out of each one. The most dangerous one was when the Southvale Bank he founded faced a serious crisis of credibility. It suffered a run on the bank and nearly went bankrupt.
He always revolves around my experiences in the Southern Continent … Is he trying to tell me that he has already discovered a problem with my background and is using this as a warning? Heh, he probably never imagined that the experiences he repeatedly mentioned in the Southern Continent are all fake … Klein scoffed inwardly as he replied in a very normal manner, "That's not bravery, but recklessness.
"That's not bravery, but recklessness.
"Most people who go to the Southern Continent do have an adventurous spirit, but that's all they have."
Without waiting for Syndras to speak, he smiled and said, "I nearly hired Mr. Ribach as my butler.
"I almost hired Mr. Ribach as my butler. He said that you are a good employer."
Syndras listened in silence and sighed.
"This is something that I find regrettable.
"I sincerely hope that Ribach can continue being my butler, but he can't overcome the conflict between his standpoints."
Having said that, Syndras looked at the elegant and handsome middle-aged gentleman, Dawn Dantès. He picked up the black tea his servant brought and took a sip.
"I also sincerely hope that we can become friends. I hope that you can transfer the 3% of the Coim Company's shares to me.
"I will give you conditions you can't refuse."
Here it comes … But I have a contract with Ma 'am Mary … Klein fell silent for two seconds before sighing and smiling.
"I place great importance on my reputation."
Upon hearing such an answer, Syndras didn't show any anger on his face. He smiled in a half-surprised and half-curious manner.
"Aren't you going to listen to my conditions?"
In his Dawn Dantès form, Klein deliberately spread his hands with a bitter smile.
"I'm afraid that I can't refuse."
"Haha." Syndras immediately laughed as he slowly stood up. "You are as humorous as the rumors say. At the same time, you have a firm will that the rumors don't mention."
He glanced at his bodyguard and valet and said to Dawn Dantès with a smile, "Being your partner is definitely better than being your competitor.
"Being your partner is definitely better than being your competitor. Alright, it's time for me to leave. There are still many things waiting for me to handle."
Is this a sincere compliment, or is there a hidden threat? Klein wasn't a Spectator, so he couldn't decipher the subtle meaning.
All he could do was thicken his skin and reply, "I share the same feelings. I look forward to working with you in other areas."
Syndras, who was dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie, nodded with a smile. Without another word, he was sent out by Dawn Dantès with his butler and valet.
As he watched the magnificently decorated carriage gradually depart, Walter suddenly said, "That's right.
"Sir, do you need to hire a few bodyguards?"
Huh? Klein almost didn't understand what his butler meant.
Seeing that his employer's expression didn't change, Walter added,
"Sometimes, the competition in the business field will also bring about personal safety issues."
The butler could also tell that Baron Syndras was threatening him? Klein's lips curled up slightly.
"I'm not worried about that because this is Baekeland."
It's because I'm already registered with the Church of Evernight, and because I'm planning on cooperating with the military … Therefore, I'm not worried that I'll suffer retaliation from the Beyonder domain. I'm not worried that things will develop like Ambassador Intis. Besides, Baron Syndras is also a successful person with status. It's impossible for him to be that rash … Klein thought silently.
When Walter tried to say something, he chuckled again.
"But caution is always a good habit.
"Hmm … You can hire two bodyguards to protect you in secret. Try not to be discovered by the servants in the house."
"Yes, sir," Walter replied immediately.
Klein thought for a moment, then said to him,
"Make a trip to Member of Parliament Macht's place and invite him, his wife, and daughter to Intis Serenzo Restaurant for dinner tomorrow. If they aren't free, it can be postponed."
He planned on telling Macht that he was prepared to accept the military's test and complete a small arms deal.
Originally, the most convenient method was to directly visit Member of Parliament Macht's place and casually mention it. However, considering that there might be a Marauder pathway demigod beside Hazel, making it possible for him to discover the gray fog's aura in close contact, Klein changed his mind and set the location at the restaurant outside.
In that case, according to Klein's judgment, the one who failed to parasitize Hazel wouldn't be able to act together.
…
Hugh hid in the shadows of the trees as she watched a brown carriage slowly drive by and turn into a street in Queens.
The carriage had an obvious coat of arms with a flower and two rings. It belonged to the captain of the royal guards of the Kingdom of Rouen, Viscount Stratford.
Seeing that she didn't discover anything, Xio left her hiding spot dejectedly. She took a public carriage and returned to the Baekeland Bridge area before walking into East Borough.
When she arrived at a tavern on Dharavi Street, Xio successfully reached the bar counter despite the drunkards making way for her. She directly asked the bartender who was wiping glasses.
"Is there any new commission?"
The bartender immediately laughed.
"Yes, Butler Walter, who previously offered a reward of 200 pounds for a few cheats, has given us a new commission. It's very simple. Secretly protect his employer for a few days. The payment will be negotiated in person, and it'll definitely be generous.
"He's very satisfied with your efficiency in completing the previous mission. He assigned us to question you first.
"How about it? Are you interested?"
Xio had a rather deep impression of the butler and his employer. This was because they had spent 200 pounds to find a cheater who had cheated them of 1,000 pounds of cloth.
Very generous, and they paid very readily … Xio thought for a moment before nodding.
"Alright."
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