Swamp Lord with an Intelligence System

"Tomorrow, come with me to buy slaves and get the White Crow Commerce Association running."

"Yes!"

"Sir, there's another matter to report to you..."

"Speak."

"We previously owed the Rhino Commerce Association a sum of money, 500 gold coins..."

Blando recounted the issue with the Rhino Commerce Association, finally concluding.

"I only know that weapons are a highly lucrative industry, and many have their eyes on it. I didn't expect that just returning, someone would come knocking."

There was a trace of worry in his eyes.

"If we expand our scale... there will be no doubt it will attract more attention."

"We need to make preparations in advance."

This is the sorrow of small associations; when those great nobles want to intervene... an association without a background has no right to resist.

Even in modern society with legal constraints, such actions can't be eradicated, not to mention in a semi-slavery society ruled by the nobility.

Lear's eyes narrowed slightly.

"You mentioned, the president of the Rhino Commerce Association, is a man with a chubby appearance, bean-sized eyes that make him seem somewhat clever?"

"That's right, sir... Have you encountered him? He must have already passed the news to Count Henry."

The tone was still a bit anxious.

After all, this is the first time in a real sense having a conflict with the nobility.

Although he had absolute confidence in Lear, his heart was still uneasy.

Lear thought for a moment; that somewhat timid fellow... A count? Unlikely, probably a descendant of the family's lineage.

He waved his hand.

"They just met them at the door, including a member of the Count's family, and presumably, they've already returned..."

"Returned? So soon?"

At this moment, a staff member hurriedly entered the room.

"Lord, President... Just now, a representative of the Rhino Commerce Association came and said the previous debt doesn't need to be repaid anymore."

"As a gesture of apology."

"Additionally, they will come personally to apologize tomorrow..."

Blando was stunned, huh?

What's going on?

Upon hearing this, Lear looked at that descendant of the count with newfound respect—such perceptiveness is indeed rare.

He thought for a moment and then earnestly instructed the commerce association head a few words.

"Blando, remember, you are the steward of a subordinate association under my authority in Weilu City, you must have enough confidence."

"Should something like this happen in the future, just tell them to get lost."

"However, tomorrow, Rose Manor will send a plaque, and from then on, no one will dare provoke us anymore..."

He waved his hand after speaking.

"Is the room ready? If it's ready, take me there..."

"Yes, yes, sir!"

Blando then came to his senses and took Lear to rest.

After leaving his room and returning to the hall, he was still a bit confused.

He turned his head to look at the staff in front of him.

"What exactly happened just now?"

"Nothing happened... The president of the Rhino Commerce Association came with a distinguished nobleman, and before entering, they saw the lord returning and then turned around and left."

"It seems they were frightened."

"The lord returned riding that majestic stag..."

Blando's expression became extremely colorful.

Just seeing the lord scared them off?

He slowly came to his senses; yes, that mount is a level 15 life form!!

He had become numb to the powerful presences he often encountered in Weilu City and hadn't adjusted yet.

Now thinking back... level 15, that's the level of the head of the Lorand City Guard Legion!

And in Weilu City, such levels of power can even reach ten!

By the goddess.

Ten legion-level figures, all subordinates of the lord, who can be commanded at will.

Such power, how can a mere count compare?

They are nothing at all!!

He felt unprecedented satisfaction and excitement.

Ah, glorious!!

From now on, he never needed to cater to these bastards again!

He suddenly remembered something and turned to look at the staff member.

"Did the lord just say... Rose Manor will send a plaque?"

"Yes, President, what's the matter?"

"How many Rose Manors are there in Lorand City?"

"Only one..."

"Which one is it?"

"The manor where Princess Firina resides."

"..."

"President, President, what's wrong, quick, give him support..."

"I'm, I'm fine, I'm fine!!"

"Hahaha, I never thought I'd see the day I, Blando, would rise up!! Hahaha!!!!!!!"

From now on, I will be the most loyal hound under the lord!

Praise the lord!