Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 258 Chapter 256: Strong! (Additional chapter for Ren Yanghong's reward)

The party that night was certainly lively enough, but Luo Yi did not stay long.

When he is around, everyone can't let go.

Now that he is gone, everyone can act unrestrained and without any worries.

However, Roy was not idle either. Butler Hoover was too busy, so Roy asked Angel to call Alan Wells and Vincent Ackerman to the study on the second floor of the manor.

The winter in Xianhualing is actually not that cold, but the fireplace is still lit in the study.

The crackling sound of the burning flame ensured warmth in the study.

The exquisite carpet was spread on the ground without any dead corners. Walking on it felt like walking on clouds.

Of course, Vincent Ackerman and Alan Wells, who were summoned, did not think so.

They were a little nervous!
Mainly because they were nervous when summoned by the Earl on a night like this.

Especially when the door is closed, blocking out the noise from the outside world, it makes people even more worried.

However, Luo Yi had no intention of showing off. He waved his hand and let them come closer.

In the sofa area, he asked the two to sit down, and personally brought them a cup of black tea, saying, "You must have drunk a lot just now. Drink some tea first to clear your head."

The two did not dare to say more, and hurriedly picked up the teacup, took a sip of hot water, and almost got scalded again.

Roy's mind was not on them, and he was a little absent-minded. After a moment, his eyes turned and fell on Vincent Ackerman, and then looked at Alan Wells.

He said, "Before, Vincent Ackerman has proved his loyalty to me. He held out in Frost Moon Canyon for dozens of days, and refused to retreat under the fortress.

So now, I really want to ask, Knight Alan, can I trust you?"

Alan Wells was visibly stunned.

But the next second, he stood up and pounded his chest with his fist: "I, Alan Wells, will always be the pawn of the Lion King, and I am willing to die for you!"

"It's not that serious. I don't want anyone to die for me."

Luo Yi said this, waved his hand and asked him to sit down, and said: "You should know the matter. Grand Duchess Aphra is ready to solve the problem at the negotiation table, so she invited me to Auxerre.

However, Flower Territory has just experienced a war, and there are many things to do, including the promotion of magic machinery, so I can't get away.

So, I need someone to take me to Auxerre City to fight for the interests of my Raymond family!"

When these words came out, Alan Wells' eyes widened and he said, "The person that the Earl has in mind is not me, right?"

"That's right!"

"No, no, no!"

Alan Wells waved his hand hastily: “My Lord Earl, I am a knight, I ride a horse to fight, gallop and kill the enemy, I will not say a word.

But if I were to be an envoy, I would have to deal with those old foxes. I am really afraid that it would ruin the Earl's business."

"I think, I think this matter is actually..."

Alan Wells' eyes rolled around, and he wanted to find someone to recommend. He almost blurted out "Lord Regan", but he finally stopped talking when the words were on the tip of his tongue.

And then, he didn't know who to nominate.

When Lion Castle was destroyed, the Raymond family suffered the greatest loss, not just the 40% of their combat power, but the chief civilian officers, with only one mechanical supervisor left.

To the point that now that he wanted to shirk responsibility, he couldn't find anyone!

He even looked at Vincent Ackerman next to him, but Vincent Ackerman glared back at him.

That look was almost saying: If you dare to say that to me, I will beat you to death right now!
Luo Yi didn't wait for him to get confused, but said, "Don't think about it, first listen to why I asked you to be the representative?"

"Your Excellency, Lord..."

"First of all, you have a part of the Raymond family bloodline, and you have also competed for the title of earl. This shows that you have a certain status and connections, and you are also a familiar face in the House of Nobles!"

"My Lord Earl, are you sure you are praising me or pointing at me?"

"Hear me out!"

"Yes!"

"The relationships in the Council of Nobles are complicated.

Even if I go there, I may not be able to handle the situation. You need to have connections and networks to gather a group of people to stand on your side.

You haven’t done this, but you can try.”

"Secondly, you are the purest old noble, and your thoughts are the same. If you go and have some conversation with those old nobles, you can also take the opportunity to open up the situation."

Alan Wells couldn't help it again: "My Lord Earl, I am sure you are not praising me, but criticizing me!"

“Thoughts can be changed! When you see more, think more, and stand at different perspectives, you will have new ideas.

Of course, that's for the future.

Now, keep your old thoughts and go for it."

"Are there any more?"

"Yes! The third reason is that you are honest enough!"

"upright?"

"Yes, Gengzhi, I remember the first time we had a meeting in the conference hall, I asked you about your opinions on magic energy machinery.

You are the one who honestly said that it was wrong and that the previous system should be restored!"

"Pfft..."

At this time, Vincent Ackerman couldn't help laughing out loud. Seeing the two people looking at him, he quickly lowered his head.
He pretended to look at the blanket on the ground, as if he was counting how many hairs there were on it.

Alan Wells blushed, and he said, "Are you sure you mean honesty, not stupidity?" Luo Yi smiled and said, "In fact, there is no harm in being honest. It may even be effective in negotiations!"

"Is there any other way to say this?"

"This is related to the negotiation skills I will teach you later. We'll talk about it then. What I'm most worried about now is just one thing..."

Roy looked at him, his expression becoming serious: "I will only ask once more, Knight Alan Wells, can I trust your loyalty?"

Alan Wells stiffened his neck and shouted, "If I betray the Lion King, I will fall into the abyss forever after I die!"

"Your words are enough!"

"Then, Lord Earl, what is the negotiation technique you just mentioned?"

Luo Yi held up three fingers and said, "On your trip to Auxerre, just follow these three principles."

"The first point is strong! The second point is still strong! The third point is still fucking strong!"

"You have to tell everyone that I don't care about anyone except the Archduchess and Marquis Freud!"

"The Raymond family is your backing, and the Lion Knights are ready to go at any time. If he refuses to obey, then just keep fighting! Fight him! Fight until he obeys!"

"Of course, there is no guarantee whether his family will still be there by then!"

“As for the Raymond family’s demands, they are very simple. They don’t need the territory, and they don’t want it. However, the compensation must be doubled at least based on the current calculation.

If possible, triple, quadruple, or even quintuple it would be even better! "

"We have captured so many prisoners, including dozens of nobles. You can decide what to do with them. If they are easy to talk to, you can take less prisoners. If they are not, kill them!"

Luo Yi added: “Of course, besides Jintir, we also want other things.

Various precious magic materials, magic weapons, props, magic potions, rare treasures, various gems, magic crystals, magic cores, corals...

Even books, combat skills, and secret sacred skills can be discounted!"

At this moment, Alan Wells was dumbfounded. He stuck out his tongue and said, "Is this really okay?"

"If I say yes, then it's okay! If anyone has any objections, let them come to me and I will help you get revenge!"

"Revenge? What does revenge mean?"

"You heard wrong, I helped you kill him!"

Roy looked at Vincent Ackerman again and said, "You will follow us on this trip, but Knight Alan Wells will be the leader, and you will only be responsible for his safety."

As he said this, Roy looked into Vincent Ackerman's eyes and said firmly, "I will try my best!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded in his ear again: "Well, just make sure he doesn't get beaten to death."

Vincent Ackerman breathed a sigh of relief and nodded heavily!
Alan Wells said: "My Lord Earl, do you think this is really possible?"

"Of course I can! Just tell me, will you accept this mission?"

"I, I got it!"

“This is urgent, let’s do it tomorrow. Prepare it tomorrow and then you can go.

By the way, come to my place before you leave, I will write a letter for you to give to the Grand Duchess, she will cooperate with you."

"Okay, then if the Earl has nothing else to do, I'll leave now?"

"Go ahead, you can go play some more and have fun!"

……

The two of them left the room together. Even though they walked a little further away, the sound could still be heard.

Alan Wells: "Tell me, do you think the Earl is trying to trick me? Why do I feel so chilly?"

Vincent Ackerman: "How could this be? This is a test! Do you know what it means?"

"My Lord, you are a broad-minded person, but we have done some bad things after all, so we must strive for your forgiveness!"

“Look at me, in Frost Moon Canyon, I faced three extraordinary people alone, and narrowly escaped death many times before I was recognized by the Earl.

You, of course, have to work hard too!"

"What you said seems to make sense. Then shall we follow the Earl's orders?"

"Yes, it's about being strong! Do you know what being strong is? Just be arrogant!
Tomorrow, I will bring some more lion knights, and then we will kick them even if they are dogs on the roadside.

I'm sure those people will shrink back and dare not come forward when they see you!"

"When the time comes, won't it be easy to ask for double or triple the compensation?"

"Alan, think about it, this battle was undertaken by the Earl alone. The battle lasted for a long time, and the wealth consumed was an astronomical figure!"

"The Earl has already taken things out of the treasury, so this time, shouldn't he earn them back?"

"Have you ever heard of a company that won a battle but still had to pay compensation?"

"Isn't this a joke?"

Alan Wells woke up as if from a dream: "Yes, yes, you are right, let's do it!"

"Grand Knight Commander Vincent, I find that you are really smart. Please teach me more in the future."

"That's easy, easy! But, have you forgotten? If you are strong, then you will become arrogant..."

"Let's practice it first, practice it!"

"Hey, don't do it here. Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death?"

(End of this chapter)