In the study, the atmosphere was very heavy.
"Welcome, welcome, my friends."
Frank stood up. His warm attitude was impeccable, but no one could see anything from his narrowed eyes.
"Speaking of this, we haven't seen each other in a while, right? Come and try my new tea, it's cliff rock tea from the Ryan Empire. It has a very unique flavor. "
Aubury and Aradeline weren't stupid. Of course they wouldn't be fooled by his warm attitude. "Keep it for yourself. You should know why we're here, right?"
Frank paused and sat back down. He said with a smile, "I'm not sure, can you give me a simple explanation?"
"Don't play dumb."
Aubury said with a cold smile, "Your family owes our little friend two million gold coins, but I heard that you don't want to pay this money?"
"Two million gold coins? Debt? I don't know anything about that! "
Frank seemed very surprised. "Then again, if there really is such a thing, why do you think that we don't want to pay two million gold coins? Could it be that our Cadier Family lacks two million gold coins? "
Before they could say anything, Frank continued casually, "But I didn't think that a mere two million gold coins would be enough for two dukes to show up. Grand Duke Foel, Grand Duke Bolet, are you in need of money? Do you need me to lend you some? "
Frank's nonchalant attitude infuriated Aubry and Aradeline, but they had nothing to say in response.
Different from the Cadier Family, the Feier Family and the Bolet Family were in a tight financial situation. Although they had some family businesses, they couldn't compete with the aristocrats in terms of business. Therefore, their annual net income was only around a million gold coins. The expenses of large families were also large, so this amount of gold coins was only enough to maintain the normal operations of the family.
But what about the Cadier Family and the Spade Family?
They secretly controlled the Trade Union, which was neutral on the surface. They controlled eighty to ninety percent of the trade routes in the Irus and had the power to set the price of many raw materials. This meant that they could completely control the economy of the empire.
The Kadir Family managed most of the Magic Crystal mines in the Irus Empire, so they had the right to set the price for this important magic material.
Not only did the Spade family control the Parliament of Nobles, but they also controlled sixty percent of the magical metal mines in the Irus Empire, more than ninety percent of the normal metal mines, and dozens of plantations. Every year, they could produce large amounts of high-quality tea leaves, coffee beans, red wine, expensive magical plants, and all sorts of high-quality medicinal herbs. Their income was even higher than the Cardier family.
The annual income of these two clans was in the tens of millions of gold coins. The income of any one of these clans surpassed the income of the Irus Empire's royal family.
The royal party controlled the military power of the empire, while the aristocratic party controlled the economic lifeline. Without the support of the economy, the army could not move. Without the protection of the army, the economy was just a piece of juicy meat. This was also the fundamental reason for the stalemate between the two parties. Before there was any external stimulation, no one wanted to break the current balance.
Tang En suddenly spoke, "I don't think they need to borrow money anymore. Duke Cadier, I think we can settle the problem between us first."
"Oh, you're Tang En."
Frank's eyes were so small that they couldn't be seen, but Tang En could feel a strange gaze looking at him from all directions, making him feel very uncomfortable. The "Qilin Arm" that he had been suppressing began to stir again.
"It's said that his majesty Victor praised you and even made an exception for you, granting you the title of Baron and land, as well as giving Ellington the title of Lord ….. You make me very curious."
Frank looked up and as soon as he saw him, Tang En knit his brows.
This narrow-eyed fellow seemed to have a smiling expression on his face …..
He had an aura that made Tang En very uncomfortable, especially with Nola's help. Tang En could feel other people's life aura. This person clearly looked like he was about to die, but his life aura was very strong, a bit abnormally strong.
"You can leave your curiosity for later. Can you settle the IOU now?"
Tang En took out the IOU signed by Duwei and slapped it on the table with a smile, "I think, as the patriarch of the Cadier family, you won't go back on your words, right?"
Frank muttered to himself, "Duwei ….. Oh, yes, you killed that child ….."
A faintly discernible sense of danger suddenly appeared. Tang En's expression changed slightly, and his cold gaze fell on Frank.
"Sorry."
Frank came back to his senses, and a faint smile appeared on his wrinkled face, "I remember that child ….. This is really a sad story."
"The ones to be sad are those innocent little girls."
Although the sense of danger disappeared, Tang En still stared coldly at Frank, "If Duwei didn't mix with those guys from the Dark Serpent, I wouldn't have killed him."
"I see ….. Dark Serpent ….. Ha."
Frank casually picked up the IOU, "Oh, is it because Duwei illegally occupied Ellington's Brussels Iron Mine ….."
Frank was clearly just an ordinary person, and he did not make any movements, but Tang En felt an inexplicable sense of danger at his back, so much so that he had no choice but to raise his vigilance.
But he found that the two golden thighs, Aubrey and Adrian, had no reaction at all. Why didn't they feel anything?
….. Is it because of Nola?
Tang En lowered his head and looked at the little bean who was leaning on the edge of his pocket, looking around.
Sprites were born with the ability to distinguish whether others were good or evil, and they could also detect the malice in others' hearts. Could it be that as their owner, he also had this instinct?
Swish —
Nola suddenly stared fiercely at Tang En, "I just felt a very rude thought! Apologize to Nola! "
"It's not like that, it must be an illusion."
Tang En silently replied in his mind, and then looked at Frank with a blank expression, "This amount is the price I sorted out according to the mine's production rate, comprehensive production capacity, and the fluctuation of iron ore prices in recent years. I think it's very reasonable."
"Oh ….."
Frank played with a pen, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly asked with a playful look, "If I don't want to pay this —"
"Boom!"
Before Twain could make a move, the impatient Aubrey and Aradeline suddenly took a step forward and slammed their palms on the table. The solid wooden table was smashed into pieces with a bang.
"Don't waste time!"
Adrian said very unhappily, "Hurry up and pay the bill!"
"Don't test my patience!"
Aubrey grinned, "To be honest, if it weren't for His Majesty Victor telling me to restrain myself, I would've squashed you, you bastard."
"Oh? Are you going to fall out with me? "
Frank looked at Aubrey very indifferently, "Can you represent His Majesty Victor?"
"I —"
"Old man!"
Aradeline interrupted him. "Calm down! We're helping Tang En collect the bill — that's all. "
"Hmph!"
Aubrey clenched his fists, "To hell with power struggles and stable development — it's easier to just get rid of this guy!"
"That's why you can only be a brute who goes to the battlefield to sell your life."
Frank took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly, "And I can sit at home and earn back the entire Empire's money."
Aubrey was furious again, "Damn it, I want you to apologize to the warriors who risk their lives to protect their home!"
"Aubrey!"
Adrian roared, "Calm down!"
Compared to the impulsive Aubry, Adderion clearly saw the situation more clearly. Frank was obviously trying to provoke Aubry. If Aubry were to really make a move here, the Royal Family Faction would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage during the confrontation.
Aubrey took a deep breath and once again controlled his emotions.
Frank felt a little regretful.
With Grand Duke Condemnation next to him, this idiot was indeed not easy to fool …
Frank's goal from the beginning was very clear. It would be best if he could get hold of Aubrey's weakness, but if not, he wanted to test the limit of Aubrey's patience.
Unfortunately, with Adrian next to him, it would be difficult to achieve both goals.
As for Tang En?
Although he was sorry to say this, in fact, Frank did not take Tang En seriously from the beginning.
How capable could a lord who came from a remote and desolate place be?
For a mere two million gold coins, he personally came to collect the bill. How capable could such a person be?
He could not even show the most basic tolerance. He had just taken office and killed two noble lords. What could such an impulsive person accomplish?
Even if he was the person Victor had his eyes on and was a newcomer of the Royal Family, Frank did not take Tang En seriously.
Frank put down his teacup and signed his name on the IOU, saying faintly, "Isn't it just two million gold coins? Here you go. Go find my butler later, he will accompany you to the Star Diamond Bank to transfer the money. Just treat it as me supporting Ellington's development. "
Supporting, supporting poverty!?
The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched, but a very fake smile appeared on his face.
Although Ellington was indeed very poor, and Frank was a tycoon, so he had the right to talk about supporting poverty. But looking at his calm expression, why did he have the urge to immediately kill him?
After putting away the IOU, Tang En said meaningfully, "Thank you, Duke Cadier, for your support. I hope such unpleasant things will not happen again in the future."
"I hope so."
Frank still had that smile on his face. "I'm also very curious to see how far Ellington can develop … I hope your Tang Dynasty Chamber of Commerce won't meet with any mishaps and die prematurely."
Tang En's eyes narrowed and he smiled. "Thank you for your kind words … Dukes, let's go find the butler to transfer the money."
Aubry snorted coldly and turned to leave.
Aradeline stared at Frank. After a moment, he said in a low voice, "Frank, you better not do anything …"
Frank laughed. "I don't know what you're talking about, Duke Condemnation. Do you think I would dare lie in front of you?"
"You better. Otherwise, you will know how cruel the consequences will be … Don't force our hand."
Aradeline left with Tang En after leaving behind a series of threats.
"… Cruel?"
In the empty study room, Frank suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were pitch black as he said meaningfully, "I'm afraid you guys don't even know what true cruelty is …"
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