Chapter 741 (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Towards the two marquis and earls, Hauss Bell paused for a while before saying, “Actually, I’m not someone who likes to cause trouble. Since we risk implicating the Republic of Northwest, I think we should just get our troops to retreat.”

“Thank you!” Marquis Yug smiled and nodded. “I will compensate you for your loss.”

“it’s not about “me,” but “us.” It’s true that Hauss suffered a loss this time. Since he chose to retreat for the benefit of the aristocrats, it is natural that we compensate him together. Hauss, I will send someone to send you twenty sets of slats.” Marquis Gordon said.

Upon hearing this, more than one earl frowned.

The slats were armors that we were made of iron. While it was slightly bulky, it provided good protection for the wearer, and it was an excellent suit for the soldiers at the basic level. As long as one wore a slat, they did not worry about getting injured by bows and swords. If one wore the slat and put on a shield, they would be like walking bars of iron—strong and mighty.

Although standard slats were mass-produced by the Republic of Northwest, which caused its price to drop, a standard slat was still worth at least two hundred gold coins. Twenty slats would then be worth 4000 gold coins. While this was not a huge amount, the earls would have to contribute at least 2000 gold coins out of their own pockets. Thus, those that frowned signaled their displeasure at having to pay so much themselves.

However, Marquis Yug immediately took the initiative to mention that he could contribute ten slats as well as a large silver shield with a tinplate. This was worth about 6000 gold coins alone. The other earls who did not have a good relationship with Hauss frowned further, and their faces darkened. They were unable to voice out their actual displeasure, however, as the two daxies had already shown their approval. In the end, the other earls pooled their resources together to gather about 2000 gold coins.

Hauss smiled in pleasure. Although he had suffered some losses, the compensation of more than 30,000 gold coins was more than enough to make up for it.

With such profits, he could also forget the scary events that he had gone through.

A few days later, the good arrived at Hauss Bell’s house—these items were impossible to be transferred all the way from the capital or from the earls’ houses. Thus, they were directly brought to him from the union near his territory, which was responsible for preparing supplies for Marquis Gordon.

It was not that the aristocratic faction didn’t have merchants. For example, every pair of earls had a rather sizeable merchant’s union. Marquis Gordon’s union worked with the shop near Hauss’ territory that facilitated trade. Materials were all prepaid and sent over, and the materials demanded by the majority were re-ordered.

With the shipments, Hauss hurried to call for his troops to retreat. On the other hand, the aristocrats sent their messengers to speak with the merchants on how to resolve the overall conflict.