Chapter 147 An Invitation (2/2)
Rhode replied with a slight nod and started to frown.
”Both of you were invited by Mr. Klautz?”
”That's right.”
This time, it was the patriarch of the Keller Family who answered. He placed his teacup down with a gloomy expression.
”We are here after receiving Mr. Klautz's invitation. Although we are not sure why, but I think it could be due to…”
Before Keller could finish his sentence, the huge door creaked open, and a short man draped in Chinese clothes slowly walked in. Rhode, Sereck, and Keller stood up after noticing his arrival.
Based on his appearance, this man could be said to resemble a crook. However, his manners brought an unspeakable sense of character, which was this man's unique charm. Although his features were unlikeable, friendliness and warmth could be felt from his smile.
”Please, have a seat.”
Klautz slowly walked to the middle of the living room and gestured at the seats at the same time. All three of them sat down as they stared at the city owner in front of them.
”I know that all of you have limited time, so I don't want to waste your time.”
Klautz coughed softly. He lifted his head and turned his attention to Keller and Sereck.
”Recently there were rather strange incidents happening in Paphield Region… I think all of you must have felt it… the ore prices of the whole Paphield Region soared up by 30%. This created an impact on the rest of the industries in this region, however, our ores exportation didn't fall… is that right? Mr. Keller?”
”That's right, Mr. Klautz.”
Keller nodded and replied calmly, ”I can guarantee that the exportation of ores had been very stable within Deep Stone City. There weren't any major problems. The nearby regions did not have any surge in demand for ores, so the hike in price was indeed strange.”
”Not only that… recently the mercenary groups in the Paphield Region had been facing problems right?”
Klautz then glanced at Sereck.
”I've heard from the Mercenary Association's report… This is indeed a very tough problem for you mercenaries, but things aren't as simple as they seem, because according to my investigations, there are other problems hidden within.” Sereck raised his brows at Klautz's claim and urged him to continue with his eyes, ”Recently, many mercenaries came to this region, but their time spent here wasn't long. They left soon after. Although this is normal for the inflow and outflow of mercenaries, to have such a bizarre scale of flow within a short period of time is very, very strange. I believe there must be some other reason.”
”Do you mean there were other reasons behind this?”
Sereck was surprised after hearing Klautz's deduction of the matter.
”So… what you meant was…”
”This question shouldn't be answered by me.”
Klautz laughed and shook his head. Next, he turned his head towards Rhode who was silently sitting down.
”Perhaps Mr. Rhode would have a better explanation?”