The Greatest Architect

41. Friend of the Orcs (3)

“I’ve been back.”

Yuck.

Lloyd opens the door.

I talked nonchalantly.

Views of the inside of the reception room beyond the open doors.

The three gazes turn this way.

“No, Lloyd? ”

First, it was Baron Frontera who opened his mouth to this side.

It was a mix of surprises, delights, and a little embarrassment.

Lloyd greets the baron with respect.

“Yes, I’m back. ”

“Well, you’re back in one piece. Any injuries? ”

“Yes, thanks to your concern. ”

“But you still have a dark face. ”

“I’m fine. I’ve been working my ass off over the mountain. ”

Lloyd smiles bitterly.

The baron thanked me for worrying as soon as I saw him.

On the other hand, I was fortunate that the baron had returned to the territory at the most difficult moment.

Now, it was because of the appearance of two uninvited guests sitting across from the baron’s table.

“It’s been a while. Mr. Schillo, Mr. Meatloaf. ”

“ ……. ”

The two quadriplegics have been staring at this side indefinitely.

Shallot the gibberish.

Fat quadriplegic meatloaf.

I never could get a good look at the two of them.

‘Maybe it’s because of the last time I visited here, I had to step back from my logic. ’

Am I right?

Holsie Schillo rolls one lip up.

“Oh, look who it is. Aren’t you the great firstborn son of Baron Frontera? ”

“I see. Why else would you come here today to kick us out?” ”

Fat Meatloaf said something.

Lloyd’s bitter smile darkened.

“You must be officially invited today, right? ”

“Of course.”

Shylo said.

“I sent word to the baron in advance. May we come and visit? The wise baron happily agreed to the proposal. Is that correct?”

“… That’s right. ”

The baron nods.

However, his expression was not very bright.

Actually, it was natural.

The baron was in a position to owe them a great debt.

Therefore, I would not have been able to stop them from visiting.

Lloyd was able to notice all of that without having to listen to the details.

I was used to this situation.

‘Because my father did, too. ’

Debtors who stayed a day and came home.

My father was suffering from their back rice, but he didn’t dare to stop them.

No matter how violent they were, he was just a fool.

The helpless are sinners.

He’s the one who owes money to kill.

The evening after the quadriplegics left the house, he poured out his drink alone.

‘Phew, let’s stop thinking. ’

Sorrow comes to mind.

Lloyd picks his breath.

I pressed the bitter memory.

I looked at the two quadriplegics in front of me.

His gaze was already calm.

Instead of painful memories, you are filled with calmness and cunning.

The same was true of the voices of the quadriplegics.

“Haha. I see. Welcome to the world.Have you received a drink for the ranch? ”

“I’d like to get something other than a drink. ”

Holsie Schillo grunts.

Fat Meatloaf said something.

“Like a mine. ”

“The mines?”

“Yes, the mine. ”

Meatloaf’s chunky cheeks rumble.

The half-buried eyes reveal their greed.

“Baby, the coal mine you made. ’

Suddenly, I remembered.

A coal mine made by the Baron Frontera.

His oldest son, who was famous as a jackass, said he made it out of soldiers.

At first, I didn’t believe the rumors.

What kind of mine is the Baron in?

I don’t even have the money to make that.

I ignored it with ridicule.

But it wasn’t.

Similar rumors have been heard ever since.

There was an accident digging in the mine.

A beast ant almost showed up.

The eldest son of a bitch saved the workers in the process.

Strange rumors tried to tap people’s ears with their mouths.

At that point, Meatloaf felt that the situation was strange.

I released the man and investigated the Baron Frontera’s affairs.

Thanks to you, I knew.

“Who knew my baron’s firstborn could have such a talent? Hot Stones? You made such a monstrosity and lured the territory together to save money. ”

When I first heard that story, I was surprised.

“It was only then that I understood something. Somehow our baron has been picking on him so hard lately? It was the money that came out of making the onion stone or something. ”

“With the rest of the money I have left, I pave the road. He digs mines. He’s smart. I’m telling you, cough. ”

Holsie chuckles, as does Shiloh, the tetrarch.

I laughed.

A coal mine.

That’s a freshly mined mine.

If it smells like money, he’s got a great sense of fit.

I’m sure I’ll be the goose that lays the golden eggs for a while if I can take over that mine.

“That’s why. I was visiting the baron and talking to him. ”

“Good story? ”

“We were negotiating a mutually beneficial arrangement. ”

Shiloh grins at Lloyd’s remarks.

He looks back at the baron.

I glared arrogantly.

“Why don’t you tell your son yourself? ”

“ ……. ”

The baron is silent.

Shiloh chews his tongue.

He raises his pointy chin.

“If the baron doesn’t want to talk, I should. In a nutshell. The baron gives us the rights to the mine, and we waive the interest for three months. By the way, why does the baron keep denying our terms? ”

“ ……. ”

“What do young people think? I think it’s okay to try to convince him yourself. The conditions we offer, aren’t they great? ”

“ ……. ”

Fucking brilliant.

Instead of handing over the mines after a hard time, you can get three months’ worth of interest waived.

After hearing it, I did not pray.

I clenched my fist.

I had my teeth cut off.

But Lloyd didn’t raise his fist or distort his face.

If you get angry and reveal it, you’ll dry it.

The more intense, the better.

The angrier you get, the more agile you get.

“Oops. That’s a win-win offer. ”

“Am I right?”

That’s bullshit.

From now on, I’m going to turn that offer into a winx2 negotiation by beating me twice.

The resolute Lloyd chuckles.

“Then I have a proposition for you. Would you like to hear it?”

“Let’s negotiate? I don’t think you need to hear this. ”

“From now on, I will pay you back in small installments. Some repayment, and the interest after that is reduced in proportion to the reduced debt. ”

“…… what? ”

“Oh, what do I do? You’ve already heard the offer. ”

“ ……. ”

I noticed an unpleasant look in Shiloh and Meatloaf’s eyes.

Meatloaf said, touching his thick jaw.

“That won’t work. ”

“That’s right. I can’t. Some repayments are impossible. That’s our policy. ”

Shylo continued.

“If you want to repay me, repay me at once. I can’t pay you back a little by little. That’s not how we do things. ”

“Huh. You want me to repay that much principal at once? ”

“Of course.”

“Does that mean I have to keep making enormous interest? ”

“That’s how we do it. Didn’t he borrow money when he found out? ”

Shiloh raises his eyebrows as if to ask what he’s saying.

What he said was true.

They were private loan sharks.

Lending them some money and calling it a tremendous interest was their purpose and a means of business.

As a result, I did not receive any compensation.

Principal amount that only blows up.

How many people in the world can pay off that huge sum at once?

It would be impossible for someone who has dragged private loans because they need a payday.

In other words, we are emptied in a cave of debt that cannot be repaid forever.

Like an ant in hell.

If you struggle, you can’t escape.

Drain body fluids, leaving only empty shells.

‘If the debtor becomes bankrupt or dies, then the real estate, such as the land, will be sold for cheap and expensive. ’

Shiloh and meatloaf.

It was one of the two most popular techniques used by the bond collectors.

Also, Baron Frontera was the manifestation of the trap he is currently in.

Lloyd was about to break the vicious cycle of the trap.

‘Otherwise, no matter how much money I make, it won’t end. ’

To allow some repayment.

Reduce interest based on the remaining debt.

The two conditions will change a lot.

It will be similar to regular debts, which cannot be called private loans anymore.

It will also be much easier to repay debts in the future.

“That’s why I’m making you an offer. What do you think? The conditions I propose are great, aren’t they? ”

“ ……. ”

Whether they snore or not.

You put a titanium plate on your face and pushed it against it.

Of course, Shiloh and Meatloaf’s snore grew even bigger.

Shylo makes a blatant mockery at the tail of his mouth.

“Has my young master lost his senses today? You’re being so stubborn, aren’t you? Do you really think we’re gonna accept that nonsense? ”

“Of course.”

“Of course?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“I brought a friend of mine, a man of great negotiation skills. ”

“…… what? ”

Shylo tilts his head.

Meatloaf wrinkles on his thick forehead.

Lloyd looks back.

He said towards the entrance of the reception room.

“Hey, you can come in now. ”

It was a moment when his words fell.

It was that moment.

Wooooo! Wooooo!

The door to the reception hall was opened with tremendous vigor.

It was such a violent force that I thought the whole door would be drawn.

The wind created as the door opened caused Loyd’s shirt collar and even the hair of the two private contractors in the back to wiggle the fireflies.

Then a loud shout rang out to the reception room.

“Greetings! I, Orc Arosh, am here on behalf of the Steel Sand Tribe today to meet the Baron Frontera’s owner, Gujarati! ”

Kuaa!

The room buzzed in a single shout.

“ ……! ”

Shiloh and Meatloaf cover their ears without my knowledge.

I dug myself into the backrest of the reception hall with a frightened face.

The baron was embarrassed as well.

“You, um, oh, it’s been a long time? ”

“Yes, cough! ”

“Are you here with my Lloyd? ”

“Of course! I’m here to convey the will of our anamfatha! ”

“What do you mean?”

“This is it, cuckoo! ”

Bang, bang, bang!

Arosh crosses the reception hall with a massive muscle mass.

I passed two frightened quadriplegics with a burning pectoralis.

I put the heavy objects down in front of the baron’s table.

It was the fang of a large monster.

“Only the bravest warriors can hunt Cargas’ fangs. The anamfatha wanted me to give this as a token to the Baron. ”

“A token, what kind of token? ”

“A token of bloodline, my dear. ”

“What?”

The baron’s eyes widen.

Alosh’s words continue.

“Lloyd Frontera is the savior of our entire tribe. Not only that, he is rarely recognized as a tribal warrior in the history of Orcs. ”

“What……. ”

The baron’s eyes grew larger and larger.

I had to.

I can’t believe you were recognized by Orcs as a tribal warrior.

What Lloyd assured me would come true.

This was really difficult.

No, it was almost impossible.

Of course, there were a few exceptions.

Just hundreds of years ago, one of the most famous anecdotes was a girl unknown to the great chief, Akash, who was recognized as a warrior.

But that was too long ago.

It was an obscure story that was only recorded in the history books, and even the truth was hard to grasp.

In fact, the baron rarely expected to be recognized as a warrior by sending Lloyd.

However, it is now officially declared through the mouth of Arosh, son of a rightful Orc warrior and anamfatha.

“Also, you are the father of Lloyd Frontera, a savior and warrior of such tribes. The blood of our tribe is worthy of bloodshed. ”

Arosh’s voice was serious.

He also looked solemn.

“What do you think, Baron? Will you accept the will of our chieftain to forge an alliance with us, or shall we? ”

“ ……. ”

The baron swallows dry saliva.

It was a great fortune I had never imagined.

Making a bloodline with the Orcs.

In other words, the Baron Frontera became an official member of the Orc alliance.

“Of course.”

This was neither a hesitation nor a concern.

The baron nods coldly.

Arosh smiles satisfactorily with his fangs out.

“Great! The Baron Frontera has become our tribe and bloodline! We are friends and brothers and sisters, cunning! ”

The baron and Arosh shake hands.

Meanwhile, the two private loan sharks had to stare at him dazed.

After a while, I blinked my whole body in Arosh’s gaze at them.

“But who are those people? Arosh hears everything outside the door. They kept ignoring the baron. ”

“ ……! ”

Holsie Schillo.

Fat Meatloaf.

The eyes of the two private loan sharks shook sharply.

Alosh’s subsequent question makes their hearts flutter even more.

“Are they the enemies of the baron? ”

“ ……. ”

The Baron and the tribe of Steel Sands are related by bloodline.

The baron’s enemy is an enemy of the tribe.

It is a warrior’s virtue to kill an enemy of the tribe immediately.

Orcs were famous for being thorough with grace and grudge.

And unfortunately, the two private loan sharks were quite familiar with the customs of such orcs.

“Hmm, I don’t know. If they refuse my offer, then I’m afraid they’ll be enemies from then on. ”

Lloyd’s nuisance is a whirling word.

On the back of the two bondsmen who heard it, a cold sweat began to burst out.