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Chapter 1351 1349. Cheating? No, no, no, in the other world, this kind of behavior is generally called a "trial"!
"So, our mission is to go there and take a look? Attend a banquet, eat and drink well? And that's it?"

The little mermaid Katarina, who was dressed up today and ready to have a good tour of Transia, showed a surprised expression in the reception room of the Scarlet Castle Airship Station. She looked at Boss Huo in front of her while dragging her suitcase and said puzzledly:
“But Sanwudou told me that this mission is very important. Governor Hood also emphasized that this is the first official commercial activity between our Atlan Kingdom and the Land Kingdom, so he even sent his own financial officer here.

I didn't expect this job to be so easy. Are you mainlanders so casual when talking about important things?"

"No, no, of course not."

Boss Huo, who had come specially to greet the envoy from Dajiao Province, saw that the little mermaid had misunderstood, so he quickly explained:
"The commercial trade between the Kingdom of Atlantis and Transia requires you to formally connect with the authorities. A small businessman like me cannot get involved in such matters. However, the official exchanges and meetings will not begin until tomorrow. I invite you to Treasure Bay tonight just to show my hospitality. At the same time, please cooperate with us in conducting a commercial promotion.

Here are the specific contents, please take a look first. "

He took the documents from Chenyu's hand and distributed them to the mermaid sisters in front of him.

The little mermaid didn't read these. She was very confident in her professional qualities. No matter what was written on it, she probably wouldn't understand it, so she left it to the several financial officers who came with her.

The reason why she was able to get the status of special envoy of the Great Reef Province was that Governor Hood was impressed by the good personal relationship between the little mermaid and the Transians, so he sent her to be an "image ambassador".

However, the financial officers next to the little mermaid were indeed very professional. When they saw the Shadow Intelligence Agency stamp on the cover of the document, they realized that something was wrong. After reading the content of tonight's operation, they frowned.

"Is this a Transian espionage operation?"

A merman financial officer wearing a pearl crown said:
"Why do you require us mermaids to participate in your espionage operations?

And I have never heard of this 'Misty Sea Trading Company' before, but your documents say that this company has had trade relations with the Kingdom of Atlantis for many years, and also says that it provides land luxury goods exclusively for our queen.

This is absolute nonsense!

The expenses of the Queen's court are all purchased directly by the Maritime Customs of the ancient country of Callum, and other forces in the Old World have nothing to do with it at all."

"Yes, I smell a disturbing smell from it."

Another mermaid financial officer also said:
"Moreover, there is not a single Transian merchant on the list of visitors in the file. Even your largest local Batasi Chamber of Commerce did not participate. They are all from the Kingdom of Nordtov! I don't really understand the national situation of the Land People, but why would the merchants and chambers of commerce of the Kingdom of Nordtov hold a 'business dinner' in Transia?

Asking us to attend as envoys of the Kingdom of Atlantis may seem like they are trying to do something not so bright in the name of our country. Please understand, but if this involves the country's credibility, then we cannot participate. "

"No, no, no, there's no risk! Sisters."

Boss Huo immediately explained:
“I’m not in a position to go into detail about the specifics, but you really just need to show up. You don’t have to participate in any subsequent activities. Just complete your business cooperation with Transia officials as originally planned.

I don't deny that tonight's banquet is indeed to use your face to achieve some private purposes, but you have also seen the stamp of the Shadow Intelligence Agency on the plan. This is an official action, which is only entrusted to us civilians to carry out.

If you still have doubts about this, we can go to the Shadow Intelligence Agency headquarters first.

You can ask Sir Adele directly for confirmation. If you are really worried, I will use this as a guarantee!"

He took out a unique gold coin from his pocket, flicked it lightly in his hand, and handed it to several mermaids. All the mermaids were servants of Haiyuan Tianzun, and their race was full of believers, so several mermaids could clearly feel the unique aura coming from the gold coin.

That is a trait of strength that cannot be faked.

"The holy emblem of the goddess of wealth?"

The little mermaid exclaimed:

"Has the mysterious being who ascended to godhood during the Black Disaster finally begun to develop his own church faith? Did He choose Transia?"

"Yes, the Goddess of Fortune chose Transia as her blessed place, just like other gods have paid attention here. I am one of the first batch of reserve priests of the Church of Fortune."

Boss Huo solemnly performed a ritual that only religious people would use, and said to the mermaids in front of him:

"As you can see, this is an action under the attention of the gods. No matter how crazy we Transians are, we can never joke about the will of the gods. Of course, I don't want you to spread this matter everywhere, and I also believe that the pious mermaids will not do anything that will anger the gods.

Therefore, you don't have to have any doubts, just enjoy the banquet tonight. Thank you for your care in the Great Reef Province before, and today it's our turn for the land people to show our hospitality.

I will not disturb you from going to the administrative office to meet with the officials. A special car will pick you up at your place of stay tonight. The hotel in Treasure Bay has also arranged the best "King Suite" for you. Before you leave Transia, all the expenses of the whole trip will be paid by us.

Oh, right.

Before the banquet begins, please read the key contents of the document carefully to avoid accidentally letting slip when encountering those shrewd Yankees' tricks. "

"So, it's bad luck for the Yankees, huh?"

The little mermaid didn't care much about what to do tonight. She blinked and asked:

"I heard from Sanwudou that there is some grudge between you and them?"

"Yes, the people of Transcia were bullied by two evil neighbors more than a year ago. Now the one in the west has spit out everything that was taken, but the other one is not so self-aware."

Old Huo shrugged and said:

"Of course, what we are doing is not a good thing, but considering that the Yankees did not act rationally when they sent troops to occupy Kafka, so... this wave is even."

"Will many people be implicated?"

The kind little mermaid said reluctantly:

"Will it be more brutal than the war in the Great Reef Province?"

"Well, no, my Lady Katarina, don't worry, not many people will die this time, but many people will have to go through the trial of wealth."

Boss Huo adopted Brother Crow's usual speaking tone and said with the compassionate attitude of a clergyman:

“Those who possess wealth must prove their ability to distribute, control and acquire wealth, and my spirit will continue to bestow wealth upon them. But if they fail to do so, then the money earned through luck or exploitation will also disappear overnight due to luck and vision.

Most importantly, those innocent people involved will rethink the meaning of wealth in fear and anxiety, and finally, with the compassion of Ms. Dutna, they will get back everything they have lost.

Not one point too much, not one point too little.

Our Lord only wants to demonstrate His power and give more meaning to money, and He does not covet worldly wealth.

Rather than pursuing wealth itself, we, the devout executors, are actually trying to achieve certain value and meaning through this method.

Anyway, I assure you, ma'am.

In the trial of the goddess of wealth, only those greedy people who deserve to be punished will lose everything."
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That night, Booty Bay, the most luxurious casino in the entire central region of the continent, suspended operations for one night amid the curses of countless gamblers, but it was not for maintenance or to run away, but to welcome friends from the Kavhoka area.

The shareholders' meeting of Misty Sea Trading Company, a "wealth myth" that has rapidly emerged in the Kavkhovaya region in recent months, will be held tonight.

Mr. Ivankov, who was known as the "Son of Fortune", was very generous and booked five passenger airships from the Perfect Shipping Company, flying directly from Bernie City to Treasure Bay, just to give his shareholders the most perfect enjoyment experience.

Therefore, when night falls, on the already busy streets around Booty Bay, professional gamblers who have gathered here from all over the mainland can see a group of "nouveau riche Yankees" carrying large and small bags parading around the casino.

That damn Misty Sea Trading Company even specially asked the "Lion's Pride" logistics company to customize a unique open carriage with their company's large logo printed on it, carrying those manor owners and speculators from Kafhoka to enjoy the night view of Treasure Bay, the famous den of money.

The guys in the car were all in high spirits, as if they were truly once-in-a-lifetime "business tycoons".

But speaking of the night view of Booty Bay, it is indeed something special.

After all, Boss Huo built this place according to the template of the extravagant and decadent Las Vegas from the very beginning. Therefore, both the subsequent expansion of the town and the design style and interior decoration of its buildings were made according to the highest local standards. This made Boss Huo put in most of the profits of half a year and also put in personal expenses, but it turned out that this move was a very smart one.

Although the situation in various parts of the mainland has been changing over the past year and is not peaceful, there are still old gamblers from all over the world who have heard the story of Treasure Bay and found ways to gather here.

This place has a very bad reputation locally because its consumption is very, very, very high. Transians simply cannot afford it and the Scarlet Castle has repeatedly issued orders to restrict the activities of local people in Booty Bay. This place is used to slaughter the big fat sheep outside.

There are so many stories of people getting rich overnight in Booty Bay, most of which are just rumors, but it has happened, and more than once. Maybe it was a poker game, or a purchase of a lottery machine on the street. In short, almost every month, there are people who come here with a lot of money, and every month, there are people who lose everything and run to the construction site of the Stonemason Brotherhood to work as plaster to pay off their debts and try to repair the sky.

But no matter what the reputation is, the various enjoyments in this place are absolutely first-class.

Even players jokingly call this place "Little Paris of Transia". Although it is a lot of jokes, the fact that such knowledgeable players can make such comments shows that Boss Huo's entrepreneurial journey in the other world has reached another peak.

Where have the landowners and speculators in the Kavkhovaya region ever seen such a good place?
As soon as the airship got off, they were confused by the one-stop service of the Misty Sea Trading Company. Even before the shareholders' meeting started, there was a fool who couldn't control his hands and lost his estate in the VIP room of the casino. But it didn't matter. The guy casually wrote a list to sell part of his shares in the Misty Sea Trading Company, and immediately someone came forward to grab them.

In less than ten minutes, he had enough money to make up for his losses.

It can be seen from this that the shares of this mysterious Misty Sea Trading Company have become something of great value in the eyes of these northerners.

But there are also some worldly-wise upper-class people who are still skeptical about tonight's event.

Especially those prominent figures in the Kavhoka area, they all have their own circles and information channels. Before arriving in Treasure Bay, these guys had heard some gossip through their own channels.

It is said that the purpose of this evening's event is ostensibly to thank all shareholders, both large and small, who have supported Misty Sea Trading Company over the past few months for their trust, and to distribute last month's trading profits tonight, but in private it is actually a meeting held by the "magical" director Ivankov for a new round of project financing.

Because among the five airships, only half are old shareholders who have already invested in the company, and the remaining half are local celebrities who are still on the sidelines, that is, "potential customers."

The specific reason is said to be that the Misty Sea Trading Company is preparing to engage in a "real big business", so it needs more people to participate in this still heating up trade myth.

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"I heard it's related to trade with foreign races."

In the box at the top of Treasure Bay overlooking the entire bustling town, Marshal Heraclius, the military chief of the Kavhoka region, who came to attend the shareholders' meeting in a private capacity, held a fine dwarf cigar, sat on the soft sofa like a big boss, and said to the other people in the box:
"I have some inside information. It is said that in order to establish a relationship with the foreign royal family, a large sum of money is urgently needed. Ivankov is very anxious and even offered a basic return rate of 50%, and it will be paid in just three months."

"so tall?"

An old gentleman sitting opposite the marshal stopped shaking his glass immediately, narrowed his eyes and said:
"Is there really such a thing as a free lunch in this world? I started out as a loan shark. I don't believe there is a better business than loan sharking."

"You'll see it soon. My investment in Class C products had a dividend return of 157% last month!"

The old marshal snorted, and said something half-sharing and half-showing off. The gentleman opposite asked in shock and confusion:

“What are Category C products?”

"Category A is fast-moving consumer goods related to people's livelihood, and they mainly sell in large quantities. Category B has a difficult name that I forgot, but it's related to the technology of the Halflings. The biggest business is Category C, which is arms and military-controlled materials.

These are the three main categories of commodities currently offered by the Misty Sea Trading Company.

It is said that Class A will soon be open to civilians, and Class B is currently open to small shareholders. Only "platinum customers" like me are eligible to participate in the trade of Class C commodities and earn high dividends. "

The old marshal blew out a smoke ring, admired the beautiful figure of the bunny girl maid who was delivering the wine and ice bucket, and explained:

"Of course, it's impossible for the monthly income to be so high. It is said that last month, there was a war on the border between the Songhai people and the Mermaid Kingdom. The Misty Sea Trading Company urgently sent a batch of arms there, which made the income exceed the standard rate of return.

Since they are engaged in such a risky business, it is understandable that the rate of return is higher.

And anyway, since the goddess of wealth has been born on the continent, maybe Ivankov is a natural "saint"?

Such things are rare on the mainland but not uncommon.

I have decided to invest in Ivankov's new business. He was a soldier under my command, and I believe in his loyalty! Most importantly, once this investment is received, I will have enough funds to prepare for war and better guard the border for Her Majesty the Wolf Girl.

We knew each other when we were young, everyone.

If I hadn't been sure that I could really make a fortune this time, I wouldn't have invited you here. Of course, I know that you are all cautious people, so I only offer suggestions. It's up to you whether you want to do it or not."

"Marshal, you are not such a generous person as I remember."

A middle-aged man with a lame leg laughed and said:

"I've heard that shareholders of Misty Sea Trading Company can get discounts for bringing people into the circle, so how much dividends do platinum customers like you get for every person you bring in?"

"Hahaha, you've been outspoken since you were young, how could I tell you something like this?"

The marshal laughed and slapped the table, took a sip of wine, blew out a smoke ring and said softly:

"Anyway, the rebates you guys give me from joining the group are enough for me to build a house on the warm seashore of Ice Bay, but do I care about such a small amount of money? Aren't we all working hard for national affairs?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes, national affairs are important. Come, Marshal, I'll toast you a glass, and we'll all get rich together in the future!"
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"Are you ready? Your Excellency, our distinguished Son of Fortune."

In a dressing room on the first floor of Treasure Bay, Mr. Ivankov, who was having his face retouched by his assistant and choosing clothes for himself, heard a familiar voice coming from behind him. His subconscious reaction made him stand up immediately and stand straight like a soldier.

He looked at Brother Crow and Boss Huo, who were walking towards him from behind wearing priest robes and holding scriptures in their hands, and did not dare to show the slightest disrespect.

"Don't be so tense. You're going to give a speech soon."

Brother Crow reminded:

"I saw your presentation in the Kavhoka area, it was perfect, and we need you to give 100% of your excellent performance tonight."

"No problem, bosses."

The Kavkhok region is recognized as "the most profitable wealth myth in the past three hundred years." Mr. Ivankov was as obedient as a dog in front of the two. This soldier who already had too many wonderful halos on him assured the two with a confident smile that definitely belonged to an upper-class person:

"This time I will make them empty their pockets to the last penny!"

"Ah."

Boss Huo nodded and said:

"You have to pack up and be prepared when you go back this time. It will take at most a month to close the net."

"what?"

Ivankov was stunned for a moment, but then asked cautiously:
"We...did we really get away with it? Boss, we fooled everyone."

"cheat?"

Brother Crow shook his head and corrected:

"This is just a test, my brother Ivankov. As a clergyman who has surrendered to the goddess of wealth, you must be careful with your words and actions! The goddess has sent down a test to degrade those who do not deserve wealth into poverty and to send the wealth that has been seized into the hands of the right people.

How can this be cheating?

Trial!

Just a test of reason, greed and restraint.

That's it.

Therefore, my brother Ivankov, as a reserve priest of the God of Wealth, please show your courage! Assist our God to complete this trial, and at the same time accumulate your own understanding of wealth. Do not indulge or indulge. Always remember that we are not the masters of wealth, nor are we slaves of money.

We are eager to get wealth circulating so as to inject the necessary vitality into the functioning of the world.

Remember, Ms. Dutna is watching us!

Come on, Ivankov, it's time for you to take the stage."

(End of this chapter)