Chapter 204 Anyone with Squinting Eyes Is a Monster!

In the study room, the atmosphere was very dull.

"Welcome, welcome, my friends."

Frank stood up, his enthusiasm impeccable, but unfortunately no one could see anything from his narrow eyes.

"Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for a while, right? Come and try my new tea. It's cliff rock tea obtained from the Renian Empire. The flavor is very unique."

Aubrey and Adrian are neither stupid, and of course they will not be deceived by his enthusiastic attitude: "Keep it for yourself and drink it. You should know why we are here, right?"

Frank made a move, sat back down and said with a smile: "I don't know, can you tell me briefly?"

"playing dumb."

Aubrey sneered: "Your family owes our little friend two million gold coins, but I heard that you don't want to pay the money?"

"Two million gold coins? What's owed? I don't know at all!"

Frank seemed surprised: "Besides, if this is really the case, it's only two million gold coins. Why do you think we are unwilling to pay? Don't we, the Kadir family, still lack two million gold coins?"

Before they could speak, Frank said casually: "It's just that I didn't expect that a mere two million gold coins would be worthy of having two Dukes come forward together... Grand Duke Foel, Grand Duke Bolette, Are you short of money? Do you need me to lend you some?"

Frank's casual attitude made both Aubrey and Adrian extremely annoyed, but they were speechless.

Unlike the Kadir family, the Foel family and the Bollet family are relatively tight economically. Although they both have some family businesses, they cannot compete with the aristocracy in terms of business. Therefore, their annual net income It's only at the level of one million gold coins - a big family also has a lot of expenses, and these gold coins are only enough to maintain the normal operation of the family.

But what about the Kadir family and the Spade family?

They secretly control the commercial alliance that remains neutral on the surface, control 89% of the trade routes in Illrus, and have the pricing power of many raw materials. In other words, they can completely control the economy of the entire empire.

The Kadir family operates most of the magic crystal mines in the Illus Empire, and the domestic pricing power of this very important magic material is in their hands.

The Spader family not only controls the Noble Council, but also controls 60% of the magic metal mines in the Illus Empire and more than 90% of the ordinary metal mines. It also owns dozens of plantations, which can produce a large amount of metal every year. High-quality tea, coffee beans, red wine, expensive magic plants and various high-quality medicinal materials, the income is even higher than that of the Kadir family.

The annual income of these two families is more than tens of millions of gold coins, and the income of any of them exceeds the income of the royal family of the Illrus Empire.

The royal faction controls the military power of the empire, while the aristocratic faction controls the economic lifeline. Without economic assistance, the army cannot move, and without the protection of the army, pure economy is just delicious fat. This is the fundamental reason why the two sides have been in a stalemate. , no one wants to break the current balance before there is external stimulation.

Tang En suddenly spoke: "I think they don't need to borrow money. Lord Duke Kadir, I think we can deal with the problem between us first."

"Oh, you are Tang En."

Frank's eyes were obviously too small to see, but Tang En felt a strange gaze observing him from all directions, which made him feel very uncomfortable - the "Qilin Arm" that he had deliberately suppressed was a little bit ready to move again.

"It is said that His Majesty Victor praised you very much, and even made an exception to grant you a baronet, a fief, and the status of Lord Ellington... You make me very curious."

Frank raised his head, and Tang En frowned at the first sight of him.

This guy with squinting eyes seems to have a smile emoticon on his face...

There was an aura about him that made Tang En very uncomfortable. Especially after Nora's help, Tang En could feel the breath of life of other people. Obviously this person looked like he was dying, but the breath of life was extremely strong. It was simply The exuberance is a bit unusual.

"You can save your curiosity for later. Can you settle the IOU now?"

Tang En took out the IOU signed by Duvier and slapped it on the table with a smile: "I think, as the patriarch of the Kadir family, you won't deny it, right?"

Frank murmured to himself: "Duvier...well, yes, you killed the kid..."

A vague sense of crisis suddenly appeared, Tang En's face changed slightly, and his cold eyes fell on Frank.

"Feel sorry."

Frank came back to his senses, and a faint smile appeared on his wrinkled face: "I think of that child... This is really a sad story."

"It's the innocent little girls who deserve to be sad."

Although the sense of crisis disappeared, Tang En still stared at Frank coldly: "If Duvier hadn't been hanging out with those guys from the Snake of Darkness, I wouldn't have killed him."

"I see...the snake of darkness...ha."

Frank casually picked up the IOU: "Well, is it because Duvier illegally occupied Ellington's Brussels Iron Mine..."

It was obvious that Frank was just an ordinary person, and it was obvious that he did not make any movement, but Tang En had an inexplicable sense of danger lurking on his back, so that he had to be more vigilant.

But he found that Aubrey and Adrian, the two golden thighs, didn't react at all. Why didn't they feel it?

...Is it because of Nora?

Tang En lowered his head and glanced at Little Douding who was lying on the edge of his pocket and looking around.

Goblins are naturally able to tell whether other people are good or evil, and can also detect the malice in each other's hearts. Could it be that as a breeder, I also have this instinct?

Swish——

Nora suddenly stared hard at Tang En: [I just felt a very rude thought! Apologize to Nora! 】

[If there is no such thing, it must be an illusion. 】

Tang En responded silently in his mind, then looked at Frank expressionlessly and said: "This amount is the price I compiled based on the mine's ore yield, comprehensive production capacity, and the fluctuations in iron ore prices in the past few years. I think it’s very reasonable.”

"Well……"

Frank was playing with a pen. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked with a playful face: "If I don't plan to pay this -"

"Bang!"

Before Tang En could take action, Aubrey and Adrian, who were already impatient, suddenly took a step forward and slapped their palms on the table. The hard solid wood desk turned into fragments all over the floor with a "bang".

"Don't waste time!"

Adrian said very unhappy: "Hurry up and pay!"

"Don't challenge my patience!"

Aubrey said with a cruel smile: "To be honest, if His Majesty Victor hadn't kept asking me to restrain myself, I would have wanted to crush you bastard to death."

"Oh? Are you planning to fall out with me?"

Frank looked at Aubrey very calmly: "Can you represent His Majesty Victor?"

"I--"

"old man!"

Adrian interrupted him: "Calm down! We are here to help Tang En collect the debt - nothing more."

"snort!"

Aubrey clenched his fists: "Damn the power struggle and stable development - it would be easier to just kill this guy!"

"So, you can only be a reckless man who goes to the battlefield and works hard."

Frank picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said calmly: "And I can sit at home and earn back the entire empire's money."

Aubrey was furious again: "Damn it, I want you to apologize to the soldiers who risked their lives to protect their homeland!"

"Aubrey!"

Adrian yelled: "Calm down!"

Compared to the impulsive Aubrey, Adrian obviously sees it more clearly. Frank obviously wants to deliberately provoke Oubrey. Once Obury really takes action here, then the royal faction will undoubtedly follow his words and confront him. Sometimes you will fall into a disadvantage.

Aubrey took a deep breath and controlled his emotions again.

Frank felt a little regretful.

With the Grand Duke of Judgment by his side, it turns out that this idiot is not easy to fool...

Frank's purpose was clear from the beginning. It would be best if he could hold Aubrey's hand. If not, he would have to test Aubrey's tolerance limit.

Unfortunately, with Adrian beside him, it was difficult to achieve both goals.

As for Tang En?

Although I'm sorry to say this, Frank actually didn't take Tang En seriously from the beginning.

How capable can a lord who came from a remote village be?

For a mere two million gold coins, how promising can such a person be if he comes to ask for money in person?

He couldn't even show the most basic tolerance. He killed two noble lords just after he took office. What big thing could such an impulsive guy achieve?

Even though the guy Victor liked was a newcomer to the royal family, Frank didn't take Tang En seriously.

Frank put down the teacup, signed his name on the IOU, and said calmly: "Isn't it just a matter of two million gold coins? Here you go. Find my butler later, he will accompany you to the Star Diamond Bank to transfer the money Yes, just think of me as helping the poor and supporting Ellington’s construction.”

Help, help the poor! ?

Tang En's mouth twitched, but a very hypocritical smile appeared on his face.

Although Ellington is indeed poor, and Frank is a wealthy man and is qualified to talk about poverty alleviation, but looking at his calm look, why do you always have the urge to kill him immediately?

After putting away the IOU, Tang En said meaningfully: "Thank you, Lord Duke Kadir, for your support. I hope that similar unpleasant things will not happen again in the future."

"hope so."

Frank still looked like he was smiling: "I'm also very curious about how far Ellington can develop... I hope your Datang Chamber of Commerce will not encounter any accidents and die midway."

Tang En's eyes narrowed slightly and he smiled: "With your kind words... Your two lords, let's go find the butler to transfer the money."

Aubrey snorted coldly, turned around and left.

Adrian stared at Frank, and after a moment he said in a deep voice: "Frank, you'd better not make any small moves..."

Frank said with a smile: "I don't know what you are talking about, Grand Duke Judgment, do I dare to lie in front of you?"

"It's best this way, otherwise, you will know how cruel the consequences will be...Don't force us to take action."

After leaving some threats, Adrian followed Tang En's footsteps and left.

"……cruel?"

In the deserted study, Frank suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyes were dark. He said meaningfully: "I'm afraid you don't know what true cruelty is..."