Chapter 99: 98: Reaching Cooperation (Please Subscribe!)

Chapter 99: Chapter 98: Reaching Cooperation (Please Subscribe!)

Hearing that this was also Master Daher’s idea, Baron Carl did not ask any further.

Although he was the president of the Golden Vine Flower Commerce, Daher really did not need to pay attention to him, reflecting the status and pride of a Magic Rune Master.

“So how do you want to cooperate with the Golden Vine Flower Commerce?”

Not wanting to miss out on a connection with Daher, Vim was naturally keen on the opportunity, but still intended to fight for the benefits he deserved.

“The Golden Vine Flower Commerce will invest ten thousand Gold Coins, holding ten percent of the shares in the new guild, and they will need to be responsible for the purchasing channels of raw materials and the sales of products.”

“Ten percent, isn’t that a bit too little? After all, it seems like most of the work will need to be done by the Golden Vine Flower Commerce.”

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Baron Carl said with a light and breezy smile, but his words were not willing to make concessions.

“It’s not too little. Master Daher himself will hold 50% of the shares, Bernie, Mora, and I each get 10%, which is non-negotiable. Ten percent for the Golden Vine Flower Commerce, and the remaining 10% I’m thinking of bringing in the Radiant United Commerce to collaborate.”

Lis was just as unbudging, not only bringing out the renowned name of Daher but also mentioning the Radiant United Commerce, hinting that he was not without other options.

Baron Carl now furrowed his brows; Lis’s mention of the Radiant United Commerce was unexpected. He tentatively said:

“You’ve contacted the Radiant United Commerce too? As far as I know, it’s quite difficult to cooperate with them…”

Baron Carl suddenly stopped what he was about to say, because he saw a golden card suddenly appearing in Lis’s hand. With his sharp eyesight, he naturally recognized it as the Diamond VIP Card from the Radiant United Commerce.

This is… How could Lis, with his status, have this card?

Let alone being a Court Viscount, even an Earl might not be able to get one.

It seemed that Lis had a very close relationship with the Radiant United Commerce, and possibly even with Duke Hade; now, it really wasn’t convenient to ask for more benefits.

After all, Baron Carl was only looking for an opportunity to connect with Master Daher and did not believe the enchanted products Lis mentioned would have a big market.

Even if the Magic Power consumption was reduced further, the cost of Elemental Crystals was there, and sales would not be high.

“I didn’t expect you to have thought everything through so thoroughly, Lis. I agree. I’ll have the relevant person in charge from the commerce to liaise with you… Just find Mora, right?”

Vim said, smiling, without mentioning the Diamond VIP Card from the Bright Light Chamber of Commerce that Lis had just taken out.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Lis naturally did not say more, and thanked him:

“Then, thank you for your care, Uncle Vim.”

As the Controller of the Golden Vine Flower Commerce, the Carl family naturally had commerce staff stationed at home. Bernie called someone over, quickly drafted two copies of an agreement, and Lis and Baron Carl each signed their name and stamped their family crest on it.

While they were the simplest of contracts, they were sufficient.

Such cooperation was built on the trust that both parties were willing to actively honor until one side decided to withdraw.

Overly complicated contracts were not necessary. After all, no number of clauses could restrain the existence with Extraordinary Power. Unless witnessed by a deity, there were too many ways to avoid fulfilling contract terms.

After politely saying goodbye to Baron Carl, Lis and Mora walked shoulder to shoulder out of the Carl family mansion.

They had finally been persuaded; this should ensure that there would be no problems with the Guild’s framework.

Lis heaved a sigh of relief and pondered in his heart.

Engaging in a battle of wits with someone as shrewd as Baron Carl was strenuous, but thankfully, he had two golden signs – Daher and Duke Hade.

Lis felt no qualms. These connections were for times like this, when they were needed, as they wouldn’t generate Gold Coins just by being held onto.

“The rest will be mostly up to you. The recruitment of guild personnel, the materials, and the merchandise routes all need to be gradually mastered by you. After all, we can’t always rely on the channels of other guilds.”

“I understand!”

Mora didn’t say much, but the determination and fervor in his gaze revealed his excitement.

Having been stifled at home for so long, how could he not seize an opportunity to show his worth?

“Where to next?”

“Gedo Street, let’s go find a friend of mine and settle the matter with Radiant United Commerce as well,”

Lis said with a smile. Arsen was a much simpler matter; Radiant United Commerce could be said to be under the Hade family’s complete control, so he just needed to speak with him.

“Lis…”

After settling into the carriage, Mora spoke up:

“Before coming here, Bernie talked to me, and I think he makes sense.”

“How so?”

“We don’t need to hold that many shares; five percent is enough for each of us.”

Indeed, according to the original plan of the three, Lis would hold fifty percent of the shares, while Bernie and Mora would each have fifteen percent, with the remainder belonging to the Golden Vine Flower Commerce and Radiant United Commerce.

Indeed, Lis had wanted to give some shares to Daher, but the Magic Rune Master had refused.

As Daher put it, money was already just a number to him, so he wouldn’t get involved, telling Lis and Bernie to have at it.

Seeing that Lis was about to say something, Mora hastily waved her hand to stop him, saying:

“Don’t rush, we’ve both thought this through seriously!”

“Originally, the ‘Self-Charging’ Magic Rune was your invention, Lis. Afterwards, all the plans were already arranged by you, and neither Bernie nor I helped much. Taking fifteen percent really isn’t appropriate.”

“If you can include Bernie and me and still retain five percent of the shares, both of us would be very satisfied, and it wouldn’t make us feel like we’re taking too much advantage of you.”

Lis looked at Mora’s earnest and resolute expression and shook his head helplessly, saying:

“Alright, if you both insist.”

“Let’s work hard together, and let your father see just what you’re capable of. You’re no less than your older brother.”

“Mm!”

Mora nodded emphatically, resolute in her heart.

If I don’t seize such a good opportunity, I might as well give up on women forever!

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On the second floor of the Carl Mansion.

Vim stood by the window, watching as Lis and Mora rode away in the carriage, his gaze enigmatic as if lost in thought.

“Father, why agree to this? It’s a rare opportunity to establish a relationship with Master Daher, and I think their product has a lot of potentials!”

Mora’s older brother Jon, standing behind Vim, spoke with a tone of discontent and complaint.

Baron Carl did not turn around, still standing by the window, and said:

“Why? Do you think you could have done it?”

Completely oblivious to the change in his father’s tone, Jon went on:

“Of course, I believe if you were firm about it, Lis would probably have decided to cooperate directly with the guild.”

“Is that really what you think?”

Baron Carl turned around, his face no longer bearing the mildness from before, but instead appeared somewhat disappointed.

Jon noticed his father’s stern expression and lowered his head, not daring to complain any further.

“Your vision is still too narrow.”

“Making money has never been the primary goal of a guild, understand?”