Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With chapter 162

162. Avoiding the leash (2)

“If we don’t finish the construction quickly, the labor costs for the workers staying in this barren land will be enormous.”

The wealthy man placed the contract on the table with an elegant hand.

Then, he asked calmly while sipping fragrant mint tea.

“If we don’t respond, will we be able to hold out until investors come together?”

Situation where capital is insufficient.

Manpower put into the barren land.

It was Timan who knew the enormous damage this situation would inflict on us.

‘Okay, I won’t bend down easily and go in. ‘This is it.’

I stared at his tiger-like grim expression.

Instead of losing teeth due to old age, they hunt small animals with skill.

“Well, if you think that way, I can’t help it.”

But.

He overlooked one fact.

“I was going to give you a chance first since we were already neighbors. “If you say you don’t like it, I have no choice but to give it to someone else.”

Of course, to him, I am just a fox.

Behind me is a much younger and more vicious person….

“The news would probably have gone by now.”

There are a lot of wild beasts.

“Ah, you’re here.”

――――――.

A beautiful black-faced falcon flew into the open window.

It was a high-class falcon that could buy five carriages per bird.

“Hmm.”

I untied the paper tied to him and read it.

Then, with a grin, I asked Hans for a favor.

“Director, please add the name Colbert to this list of sponsors.”

“I understand.”

Colbert.

Some nobles glanced in my direction, as if they were familiar with the name.

“It just so happens that the imperial architect is planning to build his final work at our Cornell. Oh, of course, we also promised to donate 10% of the profits.”

The director smiled and brought a quill.

And then, I excitedly wrote down the names of the imperial architects on the list.

Meanwhile.

――――――.

Another Jeonseohawk flew in.

It was a handsome black falcon mainly used in the northern part of the capital.

“The Grand Princess of the North also sent it.”

She is already well-known as a great writer.

Middle-aged women also hurriedly put down their tea cups, probably because they were her fans.

“I will send my husband directly to conclude the contract, so make sure to leave a seat until then…” .”

I recited the contents as if everyone would listen.

Hans wrote it down exactly as it was written.

“….”

The border lords pursed their lips as they looked at Hans.

He, who usually bows his head to them, seems to be displeased with the sight of him working happily.

“Well, as you can see, there are enough people who are investing. So much so that a famous person personally sent his wife.”

The nobles began to get excited about the names of famous people being mentioned repeatedly.

Then, Count Timan quietly stretched out his hand and lifted them up.

It wasn’t easy to overcome either.

“Oh, please wait a moment.”

As if responding to this, I looked at the window where I could hear the sound of wheels.

“What kind of carriages are these… ?”

The nobles lifted their hips and all looked at the window.

And, we found luxury carriages with nameplates from regions other than Cornell.

“Hey. How did you find out about it? . “It certainly looks like this project is amazing.”

I burst out laughing and looked at the carriages that had come after reading the children’s newspaper.

Afterwards, I kindly asked Hans.

“Director, please tell the arriving guests that they will be leaving soon, so I will guide them to the reception room immediately.”

“I understand.”

I chuckled as I looked at Cornell’s nobles.

It was a signal that they would immediately accept other investors after kicking them out.

“I guess we’ll have to stop construction for now. “At this point, it would be better to attract as many investors as possible and turn it into an auction.”

Auction.

At those words, the eyebrows of Count Timan, who had been calm until now, twitched.

Even now, many people are flocking to donate up to 10% of the original amount.

If such people enter the auction, investors will suffer even greater losses.

“There was no need to ask the Lords of Cornell.”

I slowly approached the living room door, with my back to him.

Then, he turned the doorknob and prepared to send the Cornell nobles out.

That moment.

“Wait a moment, Baron.”

Count Timan got up from the sofa.

“I signed.”

In his hand was the contract I handed him.

“Let me see.”

I received a contract from an old tiger.

And, I confirmed the amount he suggested.

A whopping 1 million gold.

It was the price of 100 of the capital’s finest mansions.

However, 10% of the principal donation plus no interest.

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He even invested by donating the price of 10 luxury mansions.

“I knew the value of this place from the beginning. However, I didn’t know it would come out so boldly.”

The Count already knew.

The value of this place invested by the princesses.

However, he was trying to show off in some way.

His arrogance actually made him angry.

Even now, he tried to pick up his mistakes.

But.

“I’m sorry, but I’ve changed my mind.”

I did not accept the apology from the tiger that bowed its head.

“I saw so many people gathering even after suggesting a 10% donation. “I’m a little greedy.”

I folded the paper I received from him neatly.

Then, he roughly stuffed it into his back pocket.

“….”

He stared blankly at my sly expression.

Then, he smiled and asked me.

“What do you want?”

After the Count asked that question, he immediately showed a cold expression.

“If you dare call me here and put on a show like this, you must have something you want.”

His blue eyes sparkled like flames.

Like an old tiger trying to bite me.

“Don’t spin around, speak properly.”

He looked coldly as if responding to the count’s question.

And, he said.

The Count said something he never thought of.

“Do you know how many secret agents our empire can hire?”

Secret room.

Nobu frowned at those words.

“What… ?”

“There are 5 people including Jeongsil.”

I made the number 5 with my fingers.

“In addition, it is said that the woman taken in is not treated as a concubine and lives a life worse than that of a dog.”

I put my face towards the old tiger.

And, he said firmly.

“And I heard you have as many as 10 women.”

“….”

A silent middle-aged man.

I told him my demands.

“We will give you a contract. However, you donate 30% of the principal to the city. Please release all the women and men that you have taken with you illegally.”

I adjusted the collar of my clothes.

Afterwards, I pretended to do my best for the greater good.

“Soon, Cornell will develop into a big city, but it would be difficult if a man with dozens of women walking around.”

I also warned the nobles who were still sitting on the sofa.

To those who have older brothers and sisters from my orphanage days.

Perhaps their conscience was pricked by this, and they avoided my gaze.

However, Count Timan was different.

He raised the corners of his mouth in awe….

“Someone said, you are from an orphanage?”

I started laughing.

“Yes, I thought it was somehow strange. “Who handles things so emotionally?”

Count Timan laughed cheerfully as he looked at the nobles who followed him.

Then, they looked shocked for a moment and then forced themselves to smile after him.

“I heard that one guy became a knight…. “He came back as a nobleman.”

He already knew me.

Later, I found out that he was actually planning to send me to the West with his daughter.

“Stop laughing. “What are you going to do now?”

I responded firmly to the unpleasant reunion.

Then, Count Timan took off the monocle he was wearing.

After.

Rather than being offended that I am from the same orphan world.

“Okay, let’s do it. Baron.”

In fact, they acknowledged me.

“As you said, I will release all the children taken from here, even donating 30% of the original amount.”

He excitedly signed a new contract.

And, he put it coolly on my jacket.

“I will prepare everyone and send them back tomorrow, so you will know.”

“….”

The nobles stared at Count Timan, whom they followed.

Then, he quickly signed his name….

“I did it too!”

“Take it!”

They all handed me a contract.

We promise to donate 30% of the principal.

“Thank you everyone. “I guess investors should only get this far.”

I answered by gathering their papers and tidying them up.

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Afterwards, the princess’s guest room.

The three women had tea time after a simple meal.

“Bale is late.”

“Because investor negotiations are not easy.”

Irina and Leah spoke while holding tea cups with each other.

Now they seem to be in a relationship where they can organize tea time with each other.

“It won’t be easy. “The lords probably know the labor costs involved in developing this place.”

They already knew their intention to make as much money as possible and charge interest.

“If you fail, it actually turns out well, right? “You’re putting this guy in debt for that little bit of money.”

Lydia chuckled and imagined what orders she would give her man.

With a happy expression just thinking about it.

However, the moment the door opens.

――――――.

Their laughter soon disappeared.

“I am here.”

Boom!!

I brought thick check books.

Because I curiously placed it on the round table where they were sitting.

“What is this…?” ?”

Lydia asked, tilting her pigtails.

Irina also covered her lips with her palm.

“I negotiated with the Cornell nobles. Donate 30% of the principal. “It’s interest-free.”

Leah put down her teacup and took out her checkbook.

And then, after checking the hefty construction fee, I burst into laughter.

“I am glad that I have been of real help to the princesses with this.”

I spoke to them like nails.

As if all the debts owed to me have been paid.

“Then, I will go out to see the nobles off.”

With her back behind her back, she leisurely left her guest room.

The princesses stared at her back.

Thump.

The descendants of the Conqueror stared blankly at the door for a long time.

With a regretful expression, as if he had lost the tail of his prey right in front of his eyes.

“As expected, it’s a veil.”

“I knew you would do well, but I never thought you would be this resourceful.”

Irina smiled brightly at her man’s accomplishments.

Lydia also stretched her legs and yawned.

“As expected, it would be a shame to just leave it to the defense ministry.”

Leah took off her monocle.

And then, I looked intently at the door of the room he left.

She thought she was only strong and not merely brute force.

The appearance she had shown so far gave them a new impression.