Alien Arms Empire.

Chapter 113 Chapter 113
John lost his composure. He took a step forward, stared at his father and asked, "I don't understand, you mean..."

"To put it bluntly, I don't plan to pay him this debt! One hundred thousand gold coins is not a small amount, and I don't plan to pay this fee." Leiter was proud of his decision. One hundred thousand gold coins are wasted on the dying person.

"But, father! I promised Mr. Tang that within 4 months, I will make up the payment...that is close to 10 gold coins! It is not a small amount." John felt that his reputation seemed to be damaged.

Leiter snorted disdainfully, and then said, "When did our Augustine family care so much about 'promise'? My child, what we care about is always only profit."

"Compared to the immediate benefits of reneging on debts, Father, I am more optimistic about the long-term benefits of cooperating with Mr. Tang." John reminded his father.

He didn't think Tang Mo was a simple character. How could a person who dared to sell steam engines and needle guns be such a simple character?

So John would rather maintain a friendly cooperative relationship with Tang Mo than renege on his debts. This was his most intuitive judgment.

And he never questioned his own judgment, because he had really seen Tang Mo and knew what kind of person Tang Mo was.

Frankly speaking, he didn't think he had seen through Tang Mo, so he thought Tang Mo was a dangerous person.It is not a wise choice to fight against a dangerous person, so he thinks it is better to persuade his father to pay for it obediently.

Earl Leiter has attached great importance to his son John recently, because John brought back very important technologies such as steam engines and needle guns to the Poplar Kingdom.

For a kingdom, these technologies are more important than gold coins.So Earl Leiter is willing to explain his thoughts to this son, which is a kind of cultivation and a kind of trust.

He stood up, walked in front of John, and explained: "According to the information we have... The Cyric Consortium is preparing to attack the Kingdom of Wright. Believe me, my son, your Mr. Tang will be killed soon." The Cyric Consortium has been crushed to pieces! Do you think it is appropriate for us to give the 10 gold coins that we worked so hard to give to the Cyric Consortium?"

This was an important reason why he was unwilling to give Tang Mo another 10 gold coins. It was impossible for him to give the money to a dead person, or a dying person.

After all, it was 10 gold coins, not a decimal number.If he withholds this money, at least he can speed up the development of his factory several times.

And if it goes into production one day earlier, his factory will bring him huge profits, and it will also bring him unparalleled huge political benefits.

In comparison, fulfilling an illusory promise is obviously not attractive—Earl Leiter has reason to believe that the money is more useful in his own hands.

"But, you have also seen Tang Mo's new weapon, he is very likely to win that war!" John still wanted to persist, because in his mind, that young man who couldn't see through had always made him feel very dangerous.

This feeling comes from instinct. Every time John thinks of those eyes, he feels as if he is being stared at by some terrible monster—just like a little mouse being stared at by a poisonous snake.

"You're right, so we just need to wait for the news, the news of Cyric's victory or defeat." Leiter smiled and said to his son: "Son, wait, it doesn't cost anything."

"You mean, if Tang Mo wins, we'll send him the money?" John felt that in front of his father, an old fox, he was as pure as a rabbit.

"Money? What money? I'm not in the mood to lend him a hundred thousand gold coins." Earl Leiter shook his head with a smile, picked up a paper tube from his desk, and handed it to his son: "You Take this and set off tomorrow, to Burnas!"

"What is this?" John was taken aback, then took the paper tube from his father.He opened the somewhat worn cover, and pulled out a yellowed map from inside.

He unfolded the map, then widened his eyes, and looked up at his father: "Father, father, this, this is... the navigation map of Heilong Island!"

"That's right, I can't give you 10 gold coins, because I need that money to grow the Augustine family." Earl Leiter patted his son on the shoulder: "Do you want money, but I can give him an island."

"Father, this island is a disputed area...we and other countries..." John had already begun to feel that his little head was not enough.

In fact, this island is not the territory of the Yangmu Kingdom. There are even pirate settlements and simple ports on the island, so giving this island to Tang Mo is basically a generosity to others.

"I know, child, I know...but how could I allow you to give away the territory of the poplar kingdom?" Earl Leiter continued to explain.

John held the map in doubt, standing there not knowing where to start.After holding back for a while, he finally asked, "But, my lord father, how do you know that he will definitely accept this exchange."

"Because he has no choice." Earl Leiter laughed loudly: "Because I refused to give the money, and you who brought this map to him... it was a personal act."

"Afterwards, I will announce that you have been expelled from the Augustine family because of your defection." Leiter pointed to the written document on the table, which was just about to be signed, and said to John: "Now, the choice is yours. "

"Aren't you optimistic about this weapon dealer named Tang Mo? Then I will give you two choices. If you think he is worth your risk, then go to him with this map and treat Black Dragon Island as a gift of your surrender. Or You can also choose to give up, I will tear up this document now, put away this map, and forget about the fact that we still owe others 10 gold coins." Leiter stretched out two fingers and gave John two different choose.

"Why." John seemed to understand why his father did this, but he still wanted to ask clearly and hear his father's answer.

"Actually, when I decided to withhold the money, I was thinking about many things, my son." Augustine Leiter did not pretend to be mysterious, but directly explained to his son: "I am not sure... I want to withhold 10 gold coins, but I am also worried that I will end up with a second Cyric who will rise in the future."

"So, you just hedge your bet?" John pointed out the key point.

"The Augustine family has been standing for thousands of years. What do you think it relies on? We have been hedging our bets all the time. There is nothing to be ashamed of, my child." Leiter smiled disapprovingly and said, "In this way, our family will last forever." Everyone is on the side of the winner."

"..." John was silent, because he also needed to make a choice, to think, and to weigh up an answer by himself.

Staying in the poplar kingdom is obviously the most comfortable choice.He has just made great achievements, so he can naturally lie on the credit book and eat and drink for a while.No one would have any objection to this, because the credit he made was too great.

However, that feeling of uneasiness made him unable to enjoy it calmly, and that feeling of unreliability that hung over his back really made John feel the pressure that followed him everywhere.

"I can't help you with this matter. Only you have seen the weapon dealer with your own eyes, so only you know how capable he is." Leiter did not urge him, but comforted him: " Think about it slowly, if it doesn’t work, go back and think about it, you have two months to think about it, don’t worry too much.”

"No, I'll make some preparations and lead the boat out to sea tomorrow." John raised his head and met his father's eyes: "Since I can't fulfill the promise, bring him one hundred thousand gold coins, at least I can get him something! "

"Your kindness and reputation are your precious wealth... But, believe me, sometimes, letting go is a choice that must be made, child." Leiter patted John on the shoulder again: "I wish you all the way Tailwind."

"Don't worry! No matter which one of us bets the right chip, we can guarantee the safety of the other party. If that Mr. Tang loses, you can just bring him back and work for us. And if I lose, you can also keep it The Augustine family." While talking, Leiter walked back to his desk, picked up a pen, and signed his name on the unsigned document.

"I don't know. I didn't bring 10 gold coins. Will he kick me into the sea and drown me?" John laughed at himself and put the precious map back into the paper tube and closed the lid.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something, and asked his father: "Only this? What about the title I promised him?"

"Are you stupid? Since I have withheld 10 gold coins viciously, how can I ask for a title from someone who has become an enemy?" Earl Leiter was annoyed by his son: "Go, go! Get lost!" !"

"Hey!" John laughed, and then walked out of his father's office with the paper tube.The guard at the door still held his head high and his chest high, and the revolver John had brought back from Burnas still hung on his waist.

At the same time, in another corner of the world, in the royal city of the Wright Kingdom, the heavy gate was slowly pushed open by the guards guarding the gate.Holding aloft the white-bordered Northridge Wolf banner, a knight in armor charged into the street full of refugees.

The knight did not slow down, but galloped wildly on the street. While running wildly, he shouted loudly: "Northern Ridge Victory! North Ridge Victory!"

People crowded on the side of the road and watched, watching the knight gallop past them, watching the wolf flag fluttering in his hand.
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