The Dark King - Chapter 258

Chapter 258

Mellon consortium, conference hall .

A dozen of figures were sitting across the table . They represented the various upper-class aristocratic families of the consortium . Mark and Rudolph were sitting in the middle . They were the two man who had created their own brillian strategies and plans and had conquered the business world of the commerical district . Both of them were operating their own business dynasty which commanded many industrial complexes in three regions and thousands of small towns . Even the people in the Meishan orphanage were aware the status of Mel family eight years ago . It was clear indication of how far-reaching their influence was .

"The concention happening this time is mainly to discuss the news my assistant has already passed to you . We have acquired news about the new military product, crossbow . " Mark gentle leaned against the chair . He was a bit fat but not bloated . There was dignity and pride in each word he had used: " According to the news received from the Temple this divine product has been submitted by the master Celsus to the Temple for assessment . The initial knowledge we have about the crossbow is that there is more than 70 percent possibility the cross would be evaluated as a three star item!"

"We are aware of this knowledge so I assume Scott consortium and military should have got the news too . We must grab the chance to win the rights for production and sales . The recent war with the barbars is getting tight . If we could acquire the crossbow then we can get miraculous results in the war . The actual benefits acquired from this crossbow should be worth to a four-star military product!"

"Moreover if this new crossbow can replace the snake crossbow then our consortium will have the upper hand in the future of warfare . " Mark's fingers gently tapped the table . He smiled and said in an authentic tone: "Snake crossbow was already bought by the Green consortium years ago . However if the new crossbow really does as it is predicted then we will get the chance to squeeze Green consortium out from this business and get a massive market share . "

Mark looked around at everyone and smiled: "Now, I would like to you're your thoughts . What would be the appropriate price for the product? What is our bottom line?"

A lady with a graceul temperament spoke out: "We are talking about possibilities right now . So if it really overlaps with a three-star item then I think the minimum price offer should be a three star evaluation . After all seventy percent change is a good pre-evaluation . "

Many nodded in confirmation . Her words made sense .

"I second that . "

"agree . "

"The recent offense by the barbars increases the consumption of military weapons . Although it may not reproduce the results of the snake crossbow from that battle but I assume the return will be great in any possible outcome . I recommend that we should grade it as a top three star item . "

"Yes, I agree . "

Everyone voiced out their thoughts and made statements .

One of them asked: "I heard that the young man who has invented the crossbow has conflict with our consortium . Would he even think about our offer if we go to find him?"

The rest of the people sitting around the table were stunned: "A conflict? What kind of conflict? Why would we have a confrontation with an architect?"

The former man shook his head and looked at Rudolph: "Patriarch of Burgon family has more information on this issue than me . I have just heard few rumors . "

The eyes of the audience gathered on Rudolph .

Rudolph glance at the man then swept around the crowd . He spoke in an indifferent tone: "Years ago this person was a hunter under the banner of our consortium . He had committed quite a few sins including hatred to the nobility . He was severly punished by me . Afterwards he abandoned our consortium . The kid found and mislead Old Fulin for support but also attempted to revenge out consortium . My opinion is to refuse all kinds of cooperation with him!"

Soon after the speec everyone regained their usual calm and looked at each other . One of them spoke out: "An expression of total despisement and disdain for the aristocracy can not be tolerated . The humble civilian has forgotten his identity . I suggest that all kinds of cooperation not to be taken into account with this person . Moreover, New World consortium should be taken as our enemy and target . Now this person is part of the Temple . If he grows up then he would be a hidden danger to the consortium in the future . Early eradication of the problem is within the interests of the consortium!"

"Well, I also agree with that . "

"Even if we cooperated with such a rebellious person then he would inevitable bite back at us in the future . "

There were four or five people who agreed on such a stance .

Mark's eyes lit up as he looked at these people . His facial expressions were unreadable .

Others looked at each other . There were regret in their eyes as they shook their heads but avoided talking against the plan . Some people have been offended but the potential business was going to be taken away by other consortia or military . They could raise the price because of the previous conflict . . . But their side was not planning to compromise so they could give up on such a tasty piece of cake because of a conflict .

Rudolph slowly got up and said: "The loss of interest happening today is because of the Burong family . Please forgive me . " Afterwards he slightly bowed .

The people who were not decided up to this moment were shocked . Nobody would think that man such a Rudolph would do a public apology . Most of them rushed up to persuade him .

Mark's eyes narrowed as he quickly stood up and patted Rudolph's shoulder: "Brother no one blames you for this thing . It is just you have gone too soft . You should have directly executed the kid back then rather than letting him live until now . In short, from now on the New World consortium will be included in ranks of hostile parties . They will be killed in the cradle before they grow up . Paying a price of three-star item is nothing much . Hopefully master Crowe will come up with new products and our consortium will usher to glory once again!"

"Yes!"

"Let's make sure to pressure them from economic side . The New World consortium has rented the 'death passage' . We will see how they will be able to stand up to us! "

"I have a plan that can be used to destroy them completely!"

"Oh, go on, let's listen . "

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In the blink of an eye three days passed .

In the castle by the river .

Dark red curtains covered the light trying to pass through the window . The breeze would fluctuatate the curtais one in a while and a white shadow could be seen from the gap . That shadow was Dudian . He looked around the middle of the room where the tall mechanical assembly was placed . He inspected it from all angles so that nothing would be left out . He had integrated all parts of the lightning rod . The only drawback was the wires were not long enough . It was only enough for a three-story castle .

"The cost of the plastic materials have to be taken into the account in the future when the lightning rod is mass produced . . . " Dudian murmured . He checked once more to confirm the rod . Afterwards he dismantled them and installed into few suitcases . Afterwards he came towards the window and opened the curtain . The sunrays spilled onto his body .

"It has been three days . " Dudian looked at the sky . "It is rare to see such a good weather in the sky . The Temple assessment should be out . What kind of evaluation have they given?"

He pulled the window and closed it . He turned and lifted the suitcases and went downstairs . The was only one person in the entire castle . That's why it was dark most of the time and the castle had a gloomy atmosphere . He wasn't afraid though as a person of scientific background he didn't believe in spirits and ghosts .

Dudian put all the suitcases into the carriage and went to the Church Mountain .

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