Don't call me evil god

Chapter 648 The Sin of Pride
"really!"

Hearing Monger's casual invitation, Pete heaved a sigh of relief.

This was a situation they had anticipated in advance and had already planned how to deal with it, so they just had to respond to it as it came.

An expression of regret and sorrow immediately appeared on his face.

"Thank you for your kindness, but you may not know that we have already promised Prince Fradin that he will invite us to help him practice combat skills and accompany him in a few actual combat exercises, so we may not have time to stay here for long."

Pete keenly observed that Monger's expression showed a moment of surprise.

Although the other party controlled himself well and quickly concealed the emotion, he still revealed a flaw for a moment.

Obviously, Monger did not expect that Pete and the others would be involved with Prince Fradin.

This move caught him off guard.

Pete took out the deposit receipt from his pocket and cut the Gordian knot, getting straight to the point:

"Sir, we are indeed very grateful for your kindness and support, but it is a waste to give us such a huge amount of money."

"We appreciate your kindness, but we really feel unworthy of receiving this money."

"You don't know that all the achievements we have made so far, whether it is expanding the territory beyond the dangerous border or destroying and destroying the conspiracy planned by the cultists, are actually based on the joint efforts of us and our companions."

"With so many gold coins, we simply cannot realize their full value."

"If you really want to support us, why not...consider investing it in Ceylon, which has just experienced a dangerous and terrible disaster. A lot of money is needed everywhere in the reconstruction process. That's where the money is really needed."

Rune Monger visibly choked.

Well known.

The investments and industries of the richest man Monger are basically in the western region of the Kingdom of Reyak, and there are very few industries related to him in the eastern region.

The reason is simple, the economy in the eastern part of the kingdom is too bad!
Investing there is no different from poverty alleviation. You spend a lot of money and work hard for a whole year, but in the end, you don’t make much.

On the surface, even a mosquito leg is still meat, and having income is better than having no income;
The problem is that the "investment environment" in the eastern region is too bad.

Every year when the red tide of monsters comes, due to the habits developed over a long period of time, those who are able to take refuge will basically run as far west as possible with their families.

The industry that we invested and built with great difficulty has all the people responsible for the work, especially those in positions requiring technical skills, running away. What can we do?
Moreover, if one's luck is even worse and one is rushed into a workshop, warehouse or the like by the monsters that rush in during the red tide, then one will lose everything.

Ceylon was the hardest hit by this phenomenon.

The risk is too high and the return is not enough, so Munger would choose to invest there because he has nothing better to do.

"Okay, okay," Rune Monger murmured helplessly, "It seems that I am old and inconsiderate, so you feel embarrassed to accept it."

"How about this, let's change the angle."

"His Majesty the King is planning to establish a special powerful army to maintain stability in the kingdom."

"I heard that he invited you?"

Pete's heart trembled.

The real drama is here.

Acting skills are immediately full:

"Your Majesty did invite us, but... Hey! I'm really worried. With our level, can we really meet His Majesty's expectations?"

"I'm afraid of ruining the high hopes that His Majesty has placed on me."

Monger smiled slightly: "Don't underestimate yourselves, kids." "I have heard a lot about your deeds."

"Helped Harris's son stop a dangerous evil god's descent ritual in Green Harbor;"

"Saved the entire Ceylon Territory for the beautiful Countess, Frigga Ceylon;"

"You have even become good friends with the dwarves in Stone Fort. The news has spread to the capital. You have now become the best friends of those stubborn dwarves."

"Don't underestimate your age. You have accomplished things that others may not be able to accomplish even one or two of in their lifetime."

"Perhaps I should consider donating some gold coins to the upcoming action corps. That might give you more confidence?"

With an embarrassed expression on his face, Pete leaned back slightly and waved his hands repeatedly to refuse.

"Oh! Please don't say that, it will make us more stressed!"

Pete remembered clearly that when Lena eavesdropped outside the banquet hall, Marquis Madison said in person that Rune Monge did not support the establishment of the Action Corps, and he would even use methods such as no longer donating gold coins to the royal family to put pressure on him.

There is obviously something wrong with a guy like this saying "I support you in accepting the appointment by His Majesty the King" to your face.

Rune Monger grinned and said, "Kid, pressure can sometimes be a motivation."

"For example, I can feel that I am becoming more and more powerless in the past few years. The older I get, the faster my body ages. Maybe one day the God of Wealth will call me to His kingdom."

"But I still want to enjoy the wonderful life here more."

"No one would get bored on a day like this, right?"

“For this, I will definitely try various methods.”

“I’m not afraid of making mistakes, I’m just afraid of not having enough time.”

"You are still young, and time is very tolerant of you. Sometimes, you don't have to worry so much, just do it boldly."

"Your Majesty, I and many people in this kingdom will support you from behind. We believe that you are capable enough."

"Otherwise, why would His Majesty Kenreddin recognize you as heroes of the kingdom instead of others?"

"It must be because you are worthy of this honor."

Pete was a little absent-minded.

He had clearly prepared himself mentally before coming here. No matter what benefits Monger intended to promise them, he treated them all as sugar-coated bullets and did not believe them, agree to them, or accept them!

But the other party really acted like a kind old man in his 90s, earnestly imparting his life experience to young people, and praising and encouraging them at the same time?
You know what, the other party’s praise was indeed very appropriate.

What he admired was not the achievements of Pete and others, but the abilities required to achieve these achievements.

Pete felt like something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"Here, try this, a secret recipe juice. I believe you will like its taste."

"Let us drink a toast in your honor."

It was not until Rune Monger smiled and asked the waiter to bring three glasses of clear and transparent "Monger's Special Juice" to Pete and the others that Pete became alert.

He turned his head calmly and glanced at Miranda and Lancelot.

The [Sin: Pride] state is flashing a blinding red light!
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