Imperial Crown.

Chapter 221 Kill three birds with one stone

The hall was tightly covered, not a single ray of sunlight could get in. The air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, which unconsciously soothed people's minds.

There were no magic lamps, only a blazing fireplace. The orange-red flames made the entire room warm and fulfilling. Combined with the fur cushions on the seats, it gave people a feeling of being back home.

The most eye-catching thing is the three wooden frames placed in the hall, each of which is covered with a layer of black satin.

Speaking of which, most of the six people present were Raven's acquaintances.

There was Viscount Titus of Cambrian, Viscount La Lune of Seaside, and Viscount Lancaster of Lanshire.

These three people had fought alongside Raven and served as commanders of temporary legions. They were the best in terms of status, wealth, and strength, and were therefore elected.

Of the remaining three, Viscount Hyde, the son of Earl Tyrone, is an old acquaintance.

The remaining two are Viscount Xindao from Hodges County and Viscount Seni, who is from the eastern part of the province and has close ties with the Fox family.

There is a person sitting behind each of them, either their butler or partner.

After all, this involves the glory of angels, so we have to be cautious!

As the host, Raven did not keep the guests waiting for long. As soon as the maids served the drinks, he appeared in front of everyone in a formal suit.

He first performed an impeccable ceremony, and everyone present stood up to return the greeting to Raven.

According to imperial rules, when a baron salutes a viscount, the viscount only needs to bow in greeting.

But obviously, no one present regarded Raven as a baron.

After a few simple greetings, Lei Wen said, "Everyone is here for the glory of angels, so let's get straight to the point."

He paced back and forth. “To make an Angel’s Glory, a full 79 processes are required, which consumes the entire spirit of a craftsman, and he may fail ten or even dozens of times during the process.”

“It can be said that Angel’s Glory embodies all the hard work of an outstanding craftsman and condenses his lifelong pursuit!”

“It is this pursuit of perfection and focus on art that allows the pure and flawless hearts of the craftsmen to be reflected in their works, thus reflecting the various aspects of the world!”

Following Raven's words, the six nobles present adjusted their sitting positions.

At first they were somewhat relaxed and leisurely, but now they are all sitting upright.

Even Hyde, who knew Raven best, was unconsciously attracted by these words and recognized the value of Angel's Glory.

Seeing the reactions of these nobles, Raven felt a little proud.

That’s the importance of story.

In the past, many luxury items were sold at high prices because of the good stories they told.

Of course, the environment layout plays an important role. If these people are not allowed to calm down, they will not be able to listen to the story with peace of mind.

Using time-tested marketing methods to deal with these medieval old guys is of course always effective.

Attracted by the story, the eyes of the twelve people present were all focused on the three pieces of black silk.

But unexpectedly, Raven did not reveal it immediately, but said:
“As the imperial proverb says, the first step to understanding the world is to understand yourself.”

Just when the nobles were confused, a maid came up and handed a plate to each person.

It was made entirely of gold, and its shape resembled a pocket watch produced in the Dwarf Kingdom. It could fit perfectly in the palm of one's hand, and when it was opened, everyone's eyes were stunned.

That is a mirror that is cut perfectly and embedded in the shell!
They had heard about how fantastic the effect of Angel's Glory was, but when they really came into contact with it at such a close distance, the shock was beyond words.

It was the first time that everyone saw themselves so clearly, seeing their own appearance, their own expressions, and the smallest details on their faces!
They held the mirror and shook it back and forth like vain girls.

Raven was very satisfied with their expressions. This was the advantage brought by being a time traveler. The broken mirrors that were everywhere in his previous life and sold in two-dollar stores were priceless treasures in the eyes of these nobles.

When everyone calmed down a little, Raven said, "This is a small gift for all the distinguished guests."

"Next, let us witness the appearance of Angel's Glory with our own eyes."

As he spoke, Raven walked over to the shelves and removed the black silk covering them one by one.

A 30cm square dressing mirror, a 50cm square table mirror, and a 70cm square half-length mirror.

The border of the third-level magic plant "Phoenix Snake Tree" is carved with simple patterns. Under the shining light, traces of magic patterns breathe and flicker in it.

Raven introduced: "These different sizes of Angel's Glory have all been enchanted and can be kept clean at all times without wiping."

"Among them, the 30 cm one is priced at 999 gold coins; the 50 cm one is priced at 3999 gold coins; and the 70 cm one is priced at 9999 gold coins!"

The nobles present began to breathe rapidly.

If we say which one is most suitable for large-scale purchase, it is undoubtedly the basic model with 999 gold coins. Even a baron family can buy it with a gritted teeth. It has the widest market and can fetch huge profits once it is resold!

But if we consider it from the perspective of usage, then their favorite is undoubtedly the 70 cm model.

They are viscounts, nobles different from barons. If they can't use the best, how can they highlight their status! ?
Previously, Raven gave gifts to the Fox family in a high-profile manner, and the famous brand tied itself to the Fox family's chariot.

As a close confidant of the Fox family, Viscount Seni certainly wanted to show support for his own people, and immediately ordered a 70-centimeter Angel's Glory.

After hearing this, the others couldn't sit still anymore. You are a viscount, but aren't we?

Coupled with the story Raven had told them before, they all became interested and ordered the same style.

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, but there are only three of these 70-centimeter models available at the moment. We will be able to produce one per month, so please wait a little longer."

In everyone's ears, this is also very reasonable. After all, the story was told so well before. It would be too fake if we could just casually bring out a bunch of them!

Only Hyde managed to remain calm. After all, what Raven said was not much different from what he said when he was selling granite.

Although he is a viscount, he is backed by the Slater family. Naturally, he disdains to use the same level of things as ordinary viscounts, so he asked:
"Lord Raven, I heard that the Angel's Glory you gave to Miss Nancy is as high as a door panel and as wide as a person. Isn't it a little too small?"

"I don't know, do you accept customization?"

Raven smiled slightly. "Of course. Based on the 70-centimeter model, for every 10 centimeters longer or wider, an additional 5000 gold coins will be charged. If it exceeds 200 centimeters, then an additional 10 gold coins will be charged for every 10000 centimeters."

Hyde thought for a moment and said, "What if I want an Angel's Glory like the one you gave to Miss Nancy?"

After hearing Hyde's words, the others thought about it for a moment and couldn't help but feel a little frightened.

They calculated clearly that the height of the door panel was about 2 meters, or 200 centimeters. Even if the width remained unchanged, the total value of the Angel's Glory that Raven gave to Nancy was...

86999 gold coins!
Indeed, only this price is worthy of the status of an earl!

"This... is not easy to do." Raven frowned slightly. "It will take at least a year, and a deposit of 50000 gold coins must be paid in advance."

"No problem!" Hyde agreed immediately.

This is the Earl's family's wealth. The other viscounts present naturally would not think about this, they simply could not afford it, and even if they could buy it with all their family wealth, it would not be worth it.

But if you can’t afford such a big one, you can buy something else!
So after discussing with the think tank behind them, everyone started placing orders.

70 cm style, total 17 sides, 3 of which are in stock and available for cash transactions, 14 sides can be ordered, half of which requires a deposit in advance, totaling 99990 gold coins.

50cm style, 37 sides in total, 5 sides in stock, 32 sides on order, totaling 87978 gold coins.

30cm style, 80 sides in total, 12 sides in stock, 68 sides on order, totaling 50949 gold coins.

The item with the highest sales volume is the hand mirror that Raven had given to everyone as a gift. The price of one side is 299 gold coins. There are 57 sides in stock, and the number of orders placed is as high as 518 sides, with a total price of 94484 gold coins.

After Raven checked the number several times in the study, the smile on his lips could no longer be maintained!

This batch of Angel's Glory sold for a total of 333401 gold coins!
Their biggest cost is the frame of the Phoenix Snake Tree, which is made of extremely thin wood and costs no more than 10000 gold coins in total.

A pile of sand was exchanged for more than 32 gold coins.

Adding the revenue from the previous press conference, the net revenue from this press conference from beginning to end was nearly 57 gold coins!

57 million!
Adding the amount previously on the books, Raven's deposits finally broke through the 80 mark.

It’s only one step away from one million!
Old Gordon, who was settling accounts with him, was even more beaming with joy. All the wrinkles on his face were piled up together, even the monocle was squeezed crooked.

80 gold coins, this is an amount that old Gordon never dared to dream of before!

"Have you done everything I told you to do?" Raven suddenly asked.

"Don't worry, Simon and Link have been arranged to escort you personally, there won't be any mistakes!"

At the same time, inside the Pride of the Lion, Hyde's tongue became unresponsive: "This, this, this..."

I couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.

No wonder he reacted that way.

Because the Angel's Glory in front of him was too exaggerated.

It is about 5 meters long and 2.8 meters wide. It is not a mirror at all, it is simply a curtain wall. When it is placed there, the area of ​​the room is doubled!
According to the price previously announced by Raven, an Angel's Glory of this size would cost at least 50 gold coins!
More than the Slater family’s net income in a year!

This is the gift that Simon and Link had just secretly delivered. It was not for Hyde, but for Marquis Anthony who came with him.

At this time, Anthony looked at the letter that came with the exaggerated mirror and whispered, "Hyde, did you reveal my whereabouts to Raven?"

Hyde quickly denied: "How could I possibly say that when you repeatedly told me to?"

In fact, it was not accidental that Raven recognized Anthony.

Earlier in the hall, Anthony sat behind Hyde as a butler, so Raven secretly took a look at him with the Eye of Truth and immediately recognized the fifth-level lightning fighting spirit in his body, so his identity was self-evident.

Of course, what Raven said in the letter was that he felt that Marquis Anthony had an extraordinary temperament, and when he sat there, he simply overwhelmed everyone else.

"Raven really respects you." Hyde said enviously, "He actually gave you this treasure for free."

Anthony shook his head. "It seems your father was right. Raven is indeed cautious and smart."

The implication is that Hyde is not cautious enough or smart enough.

Hyde was stunned: "Did I guess wrong?"

Anthony nodded: "It is indeed wrong, because this Angel's Glory is not for me."

"If it's not for you, then what else can I give it to..." Hyde froze in the middle of his words because he had already guessed who the gift was for.

If we send it to Anthony and ask him to pass it on without making the Marquis unhappy, then the only possible candidate is -

King, His Majesty the Sixteenth King of Cairns!
But, how dare Raven do that? How did he come up with that?
He was just a baron who had never even left Nord Province, yet he wanted to present a gift to His Majesty the King who was thousands of miles away! ?
"Baron Raven... Haha, I think he will be a viscount soon." Anthony nodded slowly, with undisguised admiration in his eyes: "If he was born in the capital, there would be no place for other geniuses."

This gift is not only for His Majesty the King, but also for Anthony!
And the technique of gift giving is also very particular.

Not pointing out the identity of Marquis Anthony and offering it in public requires extremely high wisdom and restraint of one's own desires.

This showed respect for His Majesty the King by not using His Majesty's title as a marketing gimmick, in stark contrast to the high-profile gift given to the Fox family.

This was a practical action to prove to Anthony that Raven was not on the side of the Fox Family, and clearly removed himself from the Fox Family's chariot!

Furthermore, Raven did not notify anyone, and did not even show up himself, but quietly delivered the mirror.

This also takes into account the dignity and benefits of Anthony, the "deliverer".

Because the Angel's Glory is indeed a rare treasure, not even in the royal palace.

If it was delivered through Anthony, then Anthony would definitely get a share of the credit. It can even be said that most of His Majesty the King's favor would go to Anthony.

For His Majesty the King, who is only 28 years old, this novel and precious item would even please him more than dealing with the Fox family!

This gave Anthony a strong motivation to give this gift away!

But what surprised Anthony the most was Raven's vision and pattern.

Baron Raven was born in a low-income family and had an unrefined nickname, "Little Bee". After becoming a noble, he always lived in a remote corner, and his territory was even in the corner of the empire.

But he actually considered His Majesty the King and thought about leaving a deep enough impression in front of His Majesty the King.

This is something that many earls cannot see clearly!

Anthony could think of all the above, and Hyde came to a similar conclusion after careful consideration.

He finally understood why both his father, Earl Tyrone, and Earl Anthony praised Raven so highly.

To sum up, Raven's move this time can be said to achieve three goals at one stroke.

The first was to separate himself from the Fox family and resolve the political crisis that might befall him; the second was to please Marquis Anthony; and finally, it greatly accelerated his promotion to Viscount!

"Intelligent, cautious, self-disciplined, politically savvy, and a talented wizard..." Anthony shook his head and admired: "How long has it been since I saw such an outstanding young man?"

As he spoke, he stood up, put the Angel's Glory into his storage ring, then walked to the desk, picked up a pen and paper, and began to write.

Politics is all about the exchange of interests. Now that Raven has shown enough sincerity, Anthony must of course give him something in return.

Hyde came closer and looked at what Anthony wrote, his pupils shrank almost to the size of a needle tip!

How could it be something like this! ?
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(End of this chapter)