Episode 303: Three Guests (1)
The image of Hoffmann known to the public was one of greed.
In people’s imagination, Hoffman was a man who would do anything to make money, and he had an appearance worthy of his reputation.
The belly fat was probably protruding from the fat, and the jowls, folded in two or three, had shiny oil and a poorly maintained beard, making Hoffman look like a gluttonous pig.
however.
The reality was different.
A well-maintained middle-aged man put on his round glasses and looked at Roman Dmitry.
“Recently, I have been truly surprised by Dmitry’s actions. Even Valhalla, known as the land of warriors, did not want to come into direct conflict with Kronos, but Dmitry defeated Kronos and collected the war reward. And even the ‘swordsmanship presentation’. Golden Bank does not like to go against the grain, but we have decided to acknowledge the possibility that Dmitry may become the new trend.”
I took a sip of tea.
Golden Bank’s calculations were fast.
With the continent’s rapidly changing situation, they reached a single conclusion after meetings day and night.
“Dmitry will grow into a force comparable to Kronos and Valhalla in the future. With Roman Dmitry’s ability, he would certainly be able to achieve such a feat, but wouldn’t it be easier if he had a sponsor like our ‘Golden Bank’ in the process? That’s why I came to Dmitry. Golden Bank hopes to cooperate with Dmitry. “If Dmitry says he wants to think about a future with Golden Bank, we will solve all his financial problems.”
It was a confident statement.
Golden Bank is a symbol of wealth.
Over the course of their long history, they have achieved an unimaginable amount of wealth, so much so that it is said that their treasury contains gold coins as large as the Great Sea.
This was a temptation I couldn’t refuse.
Moreover, as Dmitry spent a huge amount of money in the name of war compensation for the recent series of wars and the Kingdom of Redford, no matter how rich Dmitry was, his pocketbook was bound to be poor.
The timing was right.
At a time when Dmitry needed money, Golden Bank spoke highly of Dmitry.
Hoffman added.
“The Golden Bank does not expect much from Dmitry. Just because of the fact that Dmitry does not rule out Golden Bank in his future, we can immediately provide loans of around ‘1 million gold’ interest-free. Isn’t it unconventional? “This means that we can give an amount that smaller countries on the continent would not even dare to think about, purely for the sake of goodwill.”
It was an attractive condition.
Obviously in Dmitry’s favor.
The moment Dmitry joins hands with a smile on his face, he can secure 1 million gold in spare funds.
however.
Roman Dmitry’s reaction was different from expected.
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“So, does this mean you are going to walk a tightrope between Kronos and Dmitri?”
* * *
The atmosphere became cold.
Despite Hoffman’s hardening expression, Roman Dmitry continued speaking without hesitation.
“Golden Bank has had a friendly relationship with the Kronos Empire. Beyond a simple coexistence relationship, you appeared to blatantly try to help the Kronos Empire during the ‘Redford Kingdom’ incident. Hoffman. Since you are the president of Golden Bank, the plan at that time must have originated in your head. “If the Kingdom of Redford had collapsed without being able to repay the money it borrowed from the Golden Bank, do you think you would have come to Dmitri and offered cooperation like you did today?”
It was a sensitive issue.
When a riot broke out in the Kingdom of Redford, the cause of the riot was the Kronos Empire and the Golden Bank.
The plan at that time.
It was against humanity.
The Kronos Empire killed King Redford’s children and forced the king to live a debauched life, risking the life of the last remaining prince.
The king drank alcohol, indulged in women, and plunged the Kingdom of Redford into an abyss due to gambling debts.
The Golden Bank sparked the plans of the Kronos Empire.
By lending a huge amount of money without having anything to pledge as collateral, the Redford Kingdom was pushed back with all its might.
if.
Without Roman Dmitry’s help, the Kingdom of Redford would have fallen and the kingdom union would have disintegrated.
Kronos and Golden Bank.
We were in the same boat.
When this was pointed out, Hoffman expressed his cold feelings with a smile.
“If Redford’s plan had worked, I certainly wouldn’t have gone looking for Dmitry. The collapse of the kingdom union would have directly led to the revival of the Kronos Empire. But I’m a little disappointed. I did not take this opportunity to discuss bad relationships in the past, but I would like to talk about the future with Roman Dmitry. The Redford incident is in the past. “What’s important now is that, as we face each other, there is something we can do for each other.”
He didn’t hide his shame.
It was honorable.
Golden Bank’s strength was strong enough to bury its dirty past.
“Look into the future. No matter what we were once involved in, a promise to look in the same direction as the Golden Bank is enough to secure a million gold funds. Aren’t we immature children? Even if you hit someone in the face with all your might, you are past the age where you can keep that in your heart for a year or ten years. I am confident that we can definitely build a good relationship.”
It wasn’t some random persuasion.
Clear compensation and practical relationships.
Hoffman lived as the president of Golden Bank and knew very well how to deal with those in power.
but.
The other person was a different type of person.
Regardless of the practical benefits, only one fact upset Roman Dmitry.
“no. We can’t build a good relationship. I hope to destroy the Kronos Empire, and your Golden Bank will never be able to give up its relationship with the Kronos Empire. What you want is not a future with Dmitry. Regardless of who between Kronos and Dmitri becomes the powerful person on the continent, the intention is probably to prepare for any variables that may arise with a ‘safety net of 1 million gold’. Hoffman. “No compromise is permitted to anyone who collaborates with those who show ‘hostility’ towards Dmitry.”
“It’s not a matter to be so extreme! Take a look back at the continent’s history. The continent’s leading leaders have always had a connection with the Golden Bank. Golden Bank is a neutral force and king maker. “You could get a huge benefit just by saying the right words, so why mess things up like this?”
“My relationship with you is not important at all.”
Roman Dmitry showed a ferocious spirit.
Allies and enemies.
There was a clear standard for the boundary between the two.
The fact is that from the moment Golden Bank actively helped the Kronos Empire, the Kingdom of Redford, which accepted it as an ally, has an irreversible relationship with Golden Bank.
Dmitry’s direction was decided.
Creating an advantageous situation by compromising with the enemy was different from the method of reaching the ‘top’ that Roman Dmitry spoke of.
Press down with force.
trample on
The stronger your opponent, the more likely no one will be able to object when you reach the top.
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For Dmitry, compromise can only be achieved when one-sided gains are achieved to the extent that the word compromise is embarrassing.
“Golden Bank. “I didn’t like you from the beginning.”
Moment.
Hoffman was speechless.
His face heated up as if it was going to explode at any moment, and he got up from his seat and shouted.
“Remember today clearly! “The Golden Bank will never forget its grudges.”
slap.
I took a step.
As he was about to go out, a cold voice stopped him in his tracks.
“stop.”
Roman Dmitry.
Looking at Hoffman, he showed murderous intent.
“I think you’re mistaken. “Do you think you can live with Dmitri despite showing hostility towards me?”
* * *
I was embarrassed.
Murderous intent.
When told that he couldn’t get out of this place alive, Hoffman said with shaking eyes.
“… … Are you saying you’re going to kill me now? Roman Dmitry. No, Roman Dmitry. I am the president of Golden Bank. What do you think will happen if you kill me? This is not a problem that will simply end with one life being eliminated; all funds from the Golden Bank will be used to stop and kill Dmitry. The wealth we have does not only mean gold and silver treasures. “It refers to all relationships related to wealth, and those relationships can directly put pressure on Dmitry’s survival.”
It was a meaningful threat.
In order to make money, Golden Bank has no choice but to intervene in all processes that require money, not just private loans.
One of them.
What would happen if, in commerce, those connected with the Golden Bank cut off ties with Dmitry?
Even if you have high-quality iron ore, there are no people to buy it.
Naturally, money will dry up, and even Dmitry, the so-called rich man, cannot survive the collapse of commerce.
Roman Dmitry crossed his legs.
He looked up at Hoffman and grinned.
“Why do you think I founded the Alliance of Kingdoms?”
“… … “What is that?”
“Declaring war against the Kronos Empire, I formed a coalition of opposing kingdoms. It was not simply a decision to form a safety net for weak countries, but to prepare for manipulation by your Golden Bank. Even if commerce collapses because of you, we can recover again through our relationship with the Kingdom Unity. Like you said, there will be difficulties at first. “But after you fill the gap, Golden Bank’s status will not be the same as before.”
Roman Dmitry.
I read the board.
When a decision is made, the resulting ripple effects are calculated.
“Hoffman. I will ask you again. “Do you think I have a special reason to save you here?”
“… … “That is.”
I stuttered.
Roman Dmitry is crazy.
If he said something wrong now, as the public had said, he was a person who could have had his own head cut off.
Demon of the battlefield.
Such was the fame of Roman Dmitry.
Just as he was called a lump of greed, Roman Dmitry’s murderous intent was real.
“… … “I made a mistake.”
I bowed my head.
There was no other way.
Hoffman, who lived as a powerful man, was not prepared for a situation in which the Golden Bank’s halo could not protect him.
Roman Dmitry said.
“Let me suggest one thing now. I will sell your life for 1 million gold. If the Golden Bank has that much money, write a pledge to pay 1 million gold and take your life. How about it? “I think it’s the only reasonable ‘deal’ that can suppress my murderous intent.”
“One million gold! “That’s ridiculous!”
“I decide whether it makes sense or not. “If it were the price of the Golden Bank president’s life, it would be different from the general standard.”
I crossed the line.
Hoffmann’s face looked like it was going to explode with anger, but he gritted his teeth when he made eye contact with Roman Dmitry.
I judged it wrong from the beginning.
Dmitry was dead.
From the moment I stepped in without thinking about that, there was no way for things to proceed the way Hoffman wanted.
at last.
“… … I’ll accept the deal.”
* * *
Hoffman left.
The transaction just now.
It was reckless and crossed the line.
This would result in an irreversible relationship with the Golden Bank, but Roman Dmitry did not care.
If there was a benefit to be gained from killing Hoffman. He would not have returned from Dmitry alive.
‘The Golden Bank is a parasite that lives on power. Compromising with bugs will only cause my body to rot.’
anyway.
Future commerce must exclude cooperation with Golden Bank.
Even if they try to interfere by any means possible, Dmitry must build his own system.
Therefore, the formation of the kingdom union was significant.
Even if we lose good business partners such as Kronos and the Valhalla Empire, the remaining kingdoms can easily fill some of the gap.
of course.
Perfect replacement is impossible.
However, from the moment I decided to go to war, I learned from my past life experiences that some things had to be given up.
‘The Golden Bank pledge is more important than life. Hoffman will pay 1 million gold out of pride, and they probably already have that money ready for the deal with us. 1 million gold can be used as funds to counter sabotage by Golden Bank. When all 1 million gold has been used up, the Kingdom Alliance, including Dmitri, will create an environment in which they can survive without the help of the Golden Bank and the Empire.’
It turned the game upside down.
Now that a truce had been signed with Kronos, it was a good opportunity to create a situation centered around Dmitri.
Gradually.
The foundation was built.
Swordsmanship presentation.
Golden Bank.
Kingdom union.
All choices are intertwined into one, bringing us one step closer to our grand purpose.
That’s how Hoffman left Dmitry.
And a few hours later.
A second customer came.
“young master. Prince Edwin Hector has asked to meet you, Master.”
Edwin Hector.
It was an unexpected guest.
The person we last met at the last kingdom union meeting looked at Roman Dmitri with an expression of determination on something.
And then.
“Could you tell me about Sangdanjeon (上丹田)?”
He stated his purpose directly and bluntly.
fantasy,
