Magic Industrial Age

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Prosperous Manor

Second floor, in a luxurious study.

The Greenman family of three sat on the long sofa. Sam Greenman, who had shaved his beard, looked much younger, but he was just trying to appear calm.

The young man, Evan Greenman, was restless and looked anxious.

Only the young woman, Mira Greenman, was relatively calm.

Tea and snacks were served to them, but only Mrs. Mira drank the tea and ate the snacks.

When Loya entered, the three immediately stood up. He didn't pay much attention and waved his hand casually, signaling them to sit down.

He sat opposite the three, rubbing his eyebrows to relieve fatigue.

Even for him, this banquet was exhausting.

Not physically, but mentally. Every time he communicated with these old foxes, every word had to be carefully considered.

He didn't like this kind of occasion, at least not in this life.

But, some things have to be done!

There was a moment of silence until Loya felt better, then he put down his arm, looked up at the three, and said, "Sorry, as you can see, there were really a lot of things today, I've been neglectful!"

The young man, Evan Greenman, quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay, we haven't attended such a high-profile banquet before, so, we should be thanking you for inviting us."

Loya nodded, but then slowly shook his head. He said, "A banquet can let you meet a lot of people, but, making those people remember you is the real skill!"

"Young people, it's better to attend less!"

Mira Greenman suddenly said, "Mr. Loya, you seem even younger than Evan!"

Loya looked up and glanced at the young woman, taking it for granted, "So, I've hardly ever attended banquets.

This is the first time, and I'm the one hosting it!"

One sentence left Mira speechless. She didn't suspect Loya of deceiving her, there was really no need.

However, Loya didn't have much energy to exchange pleasantries with them, and went straight to the point, "I called you here today, you should be able to guess the reason. I'm interested in the Greenman factory and want to buy it."

As he said that, he raised his hand, and Maruna handed over a document.

Loya took it and threw it in front of them, saying, "This is our evaluation of the Greenman factory, with a total value of up to five thousand gold Thalers.

Each of you can get more than one thousand six hundred gold Thalers, which is definitely a windfall for you."

The oldest, Sam Greenman, picked up the document, opened it, and scanned it. The hand holding the document sank in, even deformed from being too forceful.

But the human heart is always greedy. When he looked up, he said, "Mr. Loya, I admit that the price you gave is very tempting,

But, according to our inquiries, just a small magic energy pool is worth five thousand gold Thalers.

Plus three universal power engines, factory buildings, and various other machines.

So, you only give five thousand, isn't that a bit too cheap?"

Loya shook his head with a smile, "You're talking about the price of a brand new magic energy pool, the factory price, and this is a used one.

Magic energy pools also have a service life. The one in the Greenman factory has been used for a long time, so depreciation is inevitable.

The universal power engine and factory buildings are the same. Perhaps the only thing that hasn't depreciated is the factory land."

After a pause, Loya added, "Of course, you can also go out and inquire, ask if anyone else needs this factory. If you can negotiate a higher price than me, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"But, what if we operate it ourselves? After all, before this, the factory's operating conditions were good and the business was not bad."

Sam still wouldn't give up, which made Loya almost laugh out loud, "How can you be so naive at your age?"

"Do you think business is easy?"

"You came to my banquet today, met so many people, didn't you realize that I've worked so hard for so long, and only now can I be considered to have opened up my business?"

"If I remember correctly, the Greenman factory produces rails for tracks. Oakland City has more than one factory producing rails.

There's also the Caroline Magic Energy Factory. Do you think that after Nili died, the factory's business wouldn't be snatched away?"

"You can try, but you have to be prepared to lose all the wealth you inherited from Nili Greenman. By then, perhaps, my expenses will be even less."

At this point, Loya didn't want to say more. He was too tired today, he wanted to rest.

But just as he was about to speak to see them off, the young man, Evan Greenman, suddenly said, "I agree!"

"What?"

It was Maruna who spoke. He was the first to communicate with these three, so he knew that this young man was the most timid.

But he didn't expect that the first to agree would be him!

The young man, Evan Greenman, showed the most decisiveness at this time. He said decisively, "I agree to sell the Greenman factory at this price, of course, the part that belongs to me.

However, I have an additional request."

Loya became interested and asked, "What do you want?"

"I need you to arrange for someone to send me back, safely send me back. I don't want to die on the road."

Loya really looked at this young man in a new light, he asked, "Only these?"

"Only these! I believe you won't steal from yourself."

Loya smiled and said, "You're a smart person, I agree to your request. I will arrange a team to protect you safely back to your hometown.

At the same time, I will help you conceal the amount of wealth you have. As for the future, it's up to you."

"Thank you, thank you very much!"

Loya turned his head slightly and looked at the young woman, Mira Greenman, and asked, "What about you, what are your thoughts?"

Mira raised her head slightly, showing a bit of elegance, "I can take just one thousand gold Thalers."

"But?"

"I hope to get your protection!"

Loya's smile faded, and he said, "What trouble have you caused outside?"

"I have an unhappy family. My parents are dead, and my husband is a drunkard, a drunkard who likes to beat his wife.

Fortunately, we don't have children.

I am about to inherit a large fortune, but my husband will definitely not let it go.

He will definitely come after me, of course, I believe that for an existence like you, it's nothing!"

Loya shook his head slightly, "For me, it's really nothing, but, for you who inherited the inheritance, it's also nothing!"

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"Just hire a mercenary, and you can beat your husband so he can't find North, and the problem will be solved.

That way, the cost will definitely not exceed one gold Thaler!"

"Accurately speaking, two silver Thalers will get someone to do that, but, I need more!"

Mira raised her head slightly, her pair of sapphire blue eyes met Loya's, and Loya seemed to see the endless ambition burning within them.

"Mr. Loya, I am not willing to live an ordinary life. I want to control my own destiny, I want to change my future, I want to climb step by step, to the point where others look up to me.

So, I hope you can give me a chance!"

"To stand out, to change fate, what a beautiful wish, nine and a half out of ten people think so,

Mrs. Mira, you are more greedy than I thought!"

Loya's tone became serious, and his narrowed eyes even carried a soul-stirring majesty.

Evan and Sam only felt that Loya at this time was so powerful that they couldn't look directly at him, and couldn't help but lower their heads, shivering.

But Mira, although afraid, still tried to raise her head, she said, "I am proficient in three languages, I have read hundreds of books, I can do accounting, and I know the laws of the Habsburg Empire.

I know the importance of meditation, so I specially asked someone to teach me for a month, and then, I spent a year to get started, and then I spent two years accumulating magic power,

Until now, I haven't used any magic, and I haven't used a magic energy pistol.

But, I should be considered an unqualified magic apprentice."

"What I need is an opportunity, a platform, I hope Mr. Loya can help me change my destiny and class."

Loya was stunned for a moment, he saw the ambition and determination in Mira's eyes. Many people say that too much ambition is wrong,

But in fact, ambition is the driving force for a person to move forward.

After a slight pause, he asked again, "Are you telling the truth?"

Mira gasped heavily, her chest heaving violently. Although her clothes were tightly wrapped, everyone suddenly realized that she could actually be described as having rolling peaks.

After a long while, she asked, "Which one are you talking about?"

"Everything you said above, including, you are a magic apprentice."

Mira did not reply, but a ripple suddenly appeared around her, like a wave of rings, brushing over everyone's faces.

That was the superficial release of magic power, a very crude method, without any lethality.

However, it explained two things, first, Mira did have magic power, and second, her magic power was not weak.

At this moment, Loya made a decision, "From today on, you are an employee I hired."

"Your current task is to follow Lilia Lightninger and help her deal with all the trivial matters."

"In addition, I will help you get an auditing certificate from the Filante Magic Academy, you can use the certificate to study any courses you are interested in."

"If one day, you find the direction to move forward, tell me, I will hire a special teacher for you."

At this moment, Mira stood up with a brush, her eyes were red, a little excited, and after a long time of hard work, she said, "Mr. Loya, please give me more advice in the future."

"I give you a chance, but I need you to be loyal!"

"When you want to leave one day, you can take the initiative to tell me, I will let you leave.

But, I don't want certain unpleasant things to happen."

"Yes!"

At this point, two people have already reached an agreement. Loya turned his head again and looked at Sam Greenman, and everyone also looked at him.

"Now, tell me your choice?"

Sam wanted to entangle again, but when he met everyone's eyes, the courage he had managed to muster was all leaked out.

"I, I'll sell, isn't that okay!"

"You're finally smart for once!"

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