Duque was not flattered by the other party's recommendation.
If Duque was said to be a rising star with a promising future when he first became an Earth Mage … But now, Duque already had signs of moving from a comet that flashed across the sky to a star.
Not having enough money to support Duque's studies in magic was the biggest shackle that restricted Duque's growth. But what if this shackle was removed?
Duque could become an immeasurable new force in Stormwind City!
His noble identity as a Mage allowed him to transcend the aristocratic forces, and his identity as a Mage meant that he could not spend too much time on business activities.
Therefore, Elizabeth Jones's visit had a deeper meaning other than to discuss cooperation. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to this barren little island in person.
"Hello, Jones!" Duke was gentle and polite. He didn't show too much enthusiasm, but he didn't keep people at arm's length.
Elizabeth Jones was an elegant lady in her thirties. When she heard about Duque's age, she thought that Duque would be easier to talk to, but she realized that she was wrong the moment the conversation began.
Duque was clearly not the kind of inexperienced brat who would lose his bearings after a few compliments.
Therefore, Elizabeth decided to treat Duque as an equal and a business partner.
She asked Duque in a very ladylike tone, "May I know the quality, quantity, and method of obtaining your pearls, sir?"
Duque snapped his fingers. Then, there was the sound of splashing water. The sudden appearance of the murlocs startled Jones and Duque's newly hired sailors. The sailors were almost ready to fight.
Because it was murlocs!
Colorful fish-like bodies accompanied by strong limbs, the two murlocs grandly raised a huge shell and walked in front of Duque and Jones under everyone's gaze. They put down the shell and knelt before Duque.
Duke's mouth emitted a strange "Oh Lahahaha" sound, and then the two fishmen happily ran back into the sea with strange steps.
Two palms glowing with arcane magic appeared, scaring the hearts of Jones and the sailors again.
Duque chuckled and opened the shell with Hand of Magic.
Under the morning light, the dazzling array of pearls in the large shell that could fit a five-year-old child almost dazzled Elizabeth Jones' eyes.
In her eyes, it was as if countless beautiful and dazzling new pearl jewelry had appeared.
Only the sailors secretly exclaimed in low voices.
"My God! Our employer, Sir Marcus, has actually subdued the fishmen!? "
"Those barbaric, evil murlocs that hunt humans nearby?"
Duque raised his hand, and the whispers of the sailors immediately stopped.
"Madam Jones, the situation is as you can see. Because I've studied the merfolk language, I've used a certain method to control three merfolk tribes on the north coast of the Western Wilderness. They will collect a steady stream of pearls, corals, hawksbill shells, and a series of valuable marine specialties for me. "
Duque turned his head and smiled at the sailors: "Similarly, a ship with my wizard imprint hanging on the bow is absolutely safe in the sea between Stormwind City's harbor and here. Not only will the merfolk not attack you, but they will also protect you from the attacks of other marine life. Of course, going to sea is risky. The merfolk cannot resist powerful marine life that surpasses their combat strength. "
For a moment, whether it was Jones or the sailors, their hearts warmed up!
As if reluctant to part with them, Jones picked up one pearl after another, examined them over and over, and then smiled: "Then, Sir Marcus, shall we go back to Stormwind City and discuss in detail?"
"Very well."
Leaving Stormwind City by land, going south to Goldshire Town, then west through West Spring Stronghold into the Western Wilderness, and finally to the northern beach, it would take a full week.
It was extremely simple to go by sea. Starting from Stormwind City's harbor and following the southwest coastline, it would only take one day.
Waiting was boring. In fact, in the ship's narrow cabin, Duque had basically reached a cooperation agreement with Elizabeth.
This was a ten-year contract.
From now on, Duque had to guarantee a supply of no less than a thousand pearls to Elizabeth Jones' jewelry store every year. As the raw material supplier, Duque could receive 40% of the final sale price of the pearl jewelry. The price was mutually agreed upon by both parties when Duque delivered the goods.
When delivering the goods, Duque delivered the goods and received the money at the same time.
After Duque delivered the first batch of pearls, Elizabeth needed to pay an additional 10,000 gold coins to Duque as a signing bonus for obtaining the exclusive right to sell Duque's pearl route.
In the cabin, Elizabeth's attendant handed over the wine symbolizing the happy cooperation. Duque and Elizabeth lightly clinked their glasses to show the happy cooperation.
"Seriously, Sir Marcus, I have to remind you that I will earn more than you can imagine with this kind of cooperation. If you are willing to accept after-sales settlement, quarterly settlement, you can at least double your current wealth. "
Duque gently swirled the liquor in the goblet, letting the aroma of the alcohol escape, and sniffed it lightly. "For businessmen, it is instinct to pursue greater profits. But I am a Mage first, and then the master of the pearl route. "
"I understand what you mean. It is because we value different things that we have such a pleasant cooperation. "
"Indeed." Duque's smile was a bit thought-provoking. "And you bought my pearls with a buyout, which also took a considerable risk. It is not unacceptable for me to sell them at a lower price."
"Although a little sorry, I still want to say that Sir Marcus, you have a maturity that does not match your age."
Nonsense! This young master is a university animal … ….
Although he was complaining in his heart, Duque felt a little guilty. He did not know how long Jones could earn from this pearl business. He only knew that if the orcs came and Stormwind City fell, it was estimated that Jones would lose a lot.
Unfortunately, for the future of Stormwind City, Amen! Good luck!
With the help of Elizabeth Jones, Duque's pearls became the new favorite of Stormwind City's socialites in a very short time. Almost all the upper-class aristocrats in Stormwind City knew that Duke Marcus had a hen that laid golden eggs.
Yet, no one could intervene.
It was not that no aristocrats had the idea of the pearl route.
The fishing boats they secretly sent were attacked by the merfolk without exception, suffering heavy casualties. And Duque said that the merfolk were not under his control and had nothing to do with him.
In this way, Duque set foot on the steps of the library of the Stormwind City Royal Magic Academy with a huge wealth that made others envious.
Facing the librarian, who told him that copying every spell here cost money.
Duque only said one sentence: "Please pack it up! I want all the spells of the Earth Mage rank! "
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