526 Investment Foresigh (2/2)

Because of the customs and traditions of Hollevin, people outside were still instinctively somewhat contemptuous of women, especially those in high positions. If a man did something perfectly, he would get one hundred percent of the credit. If a woman did something perfectly, she could only get eighty percent of the cred at most, and most of the time only seventy percent. Roland thought for a while and said, Dont worry, in about a year, I wont need to run around outside. At that time, no one will dare to bully you.

After a year, Roland estimated that he would be able to create the floating city. Although it wouldnt be large, as long as it stopped over the Magic Tower, it was a proper deterrent. Not to mention the local forces of this world, even if the players wanted to come and cause trouble, they would have to think twice about it.

I dont doubt your potential, said Christina, shaking her head, but there is a very troubling matter that you need to deal with at the moment.

What is it?

Its about the Golden Sons, Christina said. Theres a merchants guild called Cornucopia that has settled in our area, and at first they were responsible for promoting commerce. But now they have a monopoly on several industries and are starting to drive down prices. Vivian has been trying to work around them, but with little success. Their business tactics are systematic, not too fast, but they are effective. Roland was stunned. Cornucopia Whats going

on?

His relationship with Cornucopia wasnt bad at all. More than half a year ago, he even helped their boss make a few pieces of magic equipment. Here are the specifics. Vivian came up and explained the situation. It turned out that after the Cornucopia was stationed here, they started doing business using business tactics from Earth. They soon monopolized three things: furs, meat, and construction materials. Now they had their sights on food and magic materials.

Even more outrageously, they began to contact some local forces that werent getting along with the Magic Tower.

They were even starting to contact the puppet mayor, John Junior.

After hearing this, Roland frowned. Then he said, Vivian, take me to the local base of operations of Cornucopia, and Ill go ask whats going on.

Vivian nodded.

Ten minutes later, Vivian and Roland took a carriage to the busiest eastern commercial street and stopped in front of the largest building in the center. When Roland got out of the carriage and looked up, he saw a gold-rimmed sign across the gate. Written in both Chinese and Hollevin, the sign read: Cornucopia. Roland walked up with Vivian.

There were two guards at the gate, and they were surprised to see Roland and Vivian.

They were even a little timid.

They knew Vivian, and they knew Roland even better. Although on the surface, John Junior was the mayor, everyone in Hollevin knew that Roland was the real mayor of the city behind the scenes. Even the mayors wife and daughter often went to Rolands manor; it would be strange if there was no knowledge of this fact. Although timid, at the thought of the large salary paid by Cornucopia, one of them still summoned up the courage to walk over, and said after bowing, Honorable Mr. Roland, Im glad you can come to Cornucopia. Our sub-branch chairman is receiving guests, could you wait in the waiting room for a moment?

Okay.

Although Roland was a powerful man in the eyes of most people in Delpon, Roland himself had no such perception or self-awareness.

He just felt that he had more resources at his disposal and that everyone was equal in terms of character.

So he was willing to wait.

Seeing that Roland was so easy to talk to, the guard was relieved and invited Roland into the waiting room.

Then he left.

Vivian sat beside Roland, a little uncomfortable, but Roland didnt say anything, so she naturally didnt make any comments.

Not long after, a player walked in quickly.

He opened the door to the waiting room, and when he saw Roland, he immediately reached out to shake hands with him and said with a smile, Almighty Roland, its great to finally meet you. Your deeds are truly awesome. You are my idol. This person was quite enthusiastic and seemed to admire Roland a lot.

But Roland had been in this society for two or three years anyway, so how could he not see the other partys business-like enthusiasm. Now he also smiled and said, Its nothing, its all nonsense, but your chairman is quite impressive, gathering up such a large force in such a short time.