Big Capitalist

At this moment, a noble lady who had been silent and secretly observing gently waved the feather fan in her hand and said softly: "I heard that Merlin's parents opened a store between the middle city and the upper district. Although it is not large, it is at least a breakthrough point. If we send someone to cause trouble there and give him a little warning, maybe we can make Merlin lose his composure."

This proposal was like a ray of light that instantly dispelled the haze in everyone's hearts. Many people's eyes lit up and they nodded in agreement.

"This is a great idea! Let's start with his parents' store and let Merlin know that we are not easy to mess with!"

"That's right, let's teach him a lesson first, and see if he dares to run wild in our territory again!"

Amid the chorus of echoes, this group of nobles and merchants seemed to have seen Merlin's anxious and miserable appearance. A smug and ferocious look reappeared on their faces, and they thought they had found the key to balancing Merlin.

And at this moment, the heavy carved door of the hotel conference room was suddenly pushed open with a loud "clang", as if a thunder exploded above everyone's heads.

Then, an extremely arrogant voice rushed in with bursts of laughter: "Your plan is very good, but I suggest you don't plan it!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice in astonishment, only to see that the figure who broke into the meeting room was none other than the central figure of their discussion - Leo Merlin!

Merlin, dressed in a black robe and standing tall, strode into the room with big strides, his deep eyes flashing with confidence and unruly, as if all the dignitaries in the room were nothing but a bunch of clowns to him.

The group of merchants had never expected Merlin to appear here like a ghost. They were immediately panicked and stood up in a hurry. Some even tripped over chair legs and looked miserable.

In a panic, the wine glasses and documents in their hands fell to the ground, making crisp shattering sounds and messy rustling sounds of papers, adding a bit of panic to the already tense atmosphere.

Behind Merlin, the student union members dressed in the uniforms of the Arcane Academy marched in in an orderly line. Their eyes were firm, revealing the youthful vigor and sharpness. They seemed like a solid backing, silently demonstrating Merlin's confidence.

On both sides, there were a group of mysterious figures in black robes, whose robes fluttered in the wind, faintly exuding a murderous aura.

They are the protectors of the Judgment School of the Arcane Academy. The Judgment School is the most special among the Arcane Academy. It is usually low-key and secretive, and is specifically responsible for cultivating the elite forces to protect the Arcane Academy. Each protector possesses extraordinary strength, and can make people fear with just a gesture.

"How can you not invite me to such a lively party? Don't you think so?" Merlin looked around, a mocking arc appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he looked at the nobles, family heads, and businessmen present with a sharp gaze.

He was secretly delighted in his heart. This was really a piece of cake. Almost all the powerful and wealthy people in the Arcane City were present. With such a large presence, he would not have to cause trouble one by one in the future. He could make things clear all at once today.

After a brief moment of shock, the meeting room fell into a deathly silence, with only the sound of heavy breathing coming one after another. The nobles stared at Merlin with wide eyes, their eyes full of shock and disbelief, as if they had seen a demon returning from hell.

After a moment, the purple-robed noble who first proposed to target the Merlin family came to his senses first. He pretended to be calm, straightened his back, and tried to cover up his inner panic with a condescending attitude. He snorted coldly and said, "Merlin, you are so bold that you dare to trespass here! Do you know where this place is and who these people are?"

Merlin laughed loudly upon hearing this, his laughter shaking the crystal chandelier slightly. He took a few steps forward while laughing, staring at the purple-robed noble, and said word by word, "Of course I know that this is a conspiracy of you who are trying to block the trend of the times, and you are just a bunch of pitiful creatures who are about to be eliminated!"

His voice was icy cold, like a sharp blade, piercing straight into everyone's heart.

As soon as these words were spoken, the conference room exploded with angry accusations and panicked shouts.

"You're talking nonsense! Merlin, don't be so arrogant. Since you broke in like this today, don't even think about leaving easily!" A patriarch of a noble family roared with his face flushed.

Merlin, however, remained unmoved. He raised his hand slightly, and the student union members and bodyguards behind him immediately understood and quickly dispersed, guarding the exit of the entire conference room. Their movements were uniform and well-trained.

Merlin glanced at everyone, and his gaze finally landed on the patriarch who tried to refute. He smiled and said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I admit that what I said just now was a bit too much, and I shouldn't have said what was in my heart. As for whether I can break in and out, in my territory, there is definitely no problem!"

"Your territory? Are you kidding? This is the hotel under our Noble Federation!" A nobleman dressed in gorgeous brocade robes with gold thread patterns embroidered on the collar could not suppress the anger in his heart. He stood up suddenly and refuted with a flushed face.

His well-maintained finger trembled as it pointed at Merlin, as if he wanted to suppress Merlin's momentum with this one finger. His eyes were full of disdain and arrogance, as if in his eyes, Merlin was just a young boy who didn't know his place.

"Noble Union? What a tacky name. Okay, stop talking to me about this. I just want to ask you a question. Has the construction and opening of your hotel here been recognized by our Arcane Academy?" Merlin raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and there was some inquiry in his tone, as if he was questioning a group of children who had made mistakes but were still ignorant.

As soon as these words were spoken, the group of nobles were stunned at first, and then burst into laughter as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world.

They laughed so hard that they fell backwards, some even cried. They pointed at Merlin and taunted him, "Look at this ignorant brat, what nonsense is he talking about! We are building a hotel and opening a business here, what does it have to do with him? Who does he think he is?"

An obese nobleman said this while holding his belly and laughing, breathing heavily. The fat on his face trembled with laughter, making him look even more hideous.

Merlin, however, was not moved at all, with a mysterious smile on his face. After they had laughed enough, he spoke slowly, "Indeed, at first glance it seems to have nothing to do with me, but it is related to the Arcane Academy!"

After saying this, he raised his head and laughed wildly. The laughter echoed between the walls of the conference room, revealing a frightening arrogance.