Big Capitalist

Electrolux nodded quickly, like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, yes! But, boss, is this really okay? We..."

"Huh? I'm telling you, Alex, how long have you followed me? Don't you understand that I asked you to be the mayor of the New Arcane City?" Merlin said with gritted teeth, looking disappointed.

Electrolux became more and more confused and shook his head vigorously: "Me? What should I understand?"

"Idiot! I let you take this position instead of someone from the academy, isn't it so that you can make money? You keep one portion of the 'local specialties' these people give you, the academy keeps one portion, and I keep one portion, do you understand?" Merlin said confidently, his voice so loud that he wanted everyone in the city hall to hear it.

When the group of nobles behind him heard this, they couldn't help but twitch their lips slightly. These words were said so loudly, it was obvious that they were meant for them to hear.

Electrolux's eyes widened, as if he had heard something out of the ordinary. He was dumbfounded. How could this be possible?

"Aren't you trying to restore the glory of the Alvis family? You've become the mayor of the New Arcane City. I don't need to tell you the twists and turns here, do I?" Merlin snorted heavily, a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Electrolux reacted immediately and expressed his loyalty: "I understand! I understand!"

"Very good, you must entertain these noble lords well. They have a lot of gold coins. By the way, the best land for the construction of the New Arcane City must be kept and not given away easily. Those lands can be sold at a high price!" Merlin said as he glanced at everyone proudly.

"Yes! Boss!" Alex's face flushed with excitement at this moment. He had studied in the Arcane City for so many years, and he had never been so powerful even when he was the president of the Student Union. As soon as he took up the important position, his boss clearly stated that he could make a lot of money. This was just like a dream. He was secretly happy in his heart: Following Merlin, I really followed the right person!

The nobles behind them listened to the reckless conversation between the two men, and they felt regretful: Damn it, these two people didn't even talk behind their backs, especially Merlin, who was simply the most greedy demon! Devil!

This time they are afraid that their money will be severely cut, but now they are in a dilemma and can only swallow it.

Merlin looked at Alex, who had "turned over a new leaf", and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. There was a hint of pride in that smile that everything was under control.

He raised his chin slightly and gave Electrolux an encouraging look, which seemed to say, "Work hard, follow me, and wealth and glory will be yours." Then he turned around and left in a cool manner.

Alex sat in his seat and watched Merlin go away. When Merlin's figure completely disappeared at the door, he seemed like a completely different person in an instant.

The timid and respectful look just now was gone. At this moment, his back was straight, his eyes were shrewd and cunning, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, outlining a meaningful arc.

"Come on, tell me which piece of land you like?" Alex raised his chin slightly, and glanced at the noble who was giving him a gift, with an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

The nobleman cautiously stretched out his hand, his fingers trembling slightly as he pointed to a place on the map, and said in a slightly timid voice: "This one."

Electrolux looked in the direction of his finger, his eyes rolled around, and then he deliberately frowned, pretending to be embarrassed, and said with a tut-tut sound: "This...this piece of land, your money makes it difficult for me to deal with it."

As he spoke, he did not forget to chuckle twice. The laughter sounded particularly harsh in the silent city hall, making people feel cold in their hearts.

The other nobles stood aside, watching it all quietly. When they heard Alex's strange laughter like Merlin had before, their faces turned pale instantly, and an ominous premonition welled up in their hearts. They felt that their originally rich pockets were about to be severely drained. They complained inwardly but dared not show it. They could only stand there helplessly, waiting for the unknown "slaughter".

Once upon a time, the Alvis family was the strongest, oldest and most powerful family in the Arcane City. With just one stomp of their feet, the entire Arcane City would shake three times.

The family mansion is bustling with people every day, with people coming to pay their respects, seek cooperation, or establish relationships. The scene is very lively, and the light of family glory envelops every member.

However, a shocking plan carefully planned by Yuna, like a sudden storm, dragged the Alves family into the abyss of darkness.

After that storm, the family was severely damaged, its wealth disappeared quickly like running water, its connections were broken, and it gradually declined, becoming a second-rate or even third-rate family. Its former glory no longer existed, and its influence was much less than before.

Today, the Alves family's mansion is deserted, with only a few pedestrians occasionally passing by the gate, forming a sharp and cruel contrast with the prosperity of the past.

In the somewhat empty meeting hall of the Alves family, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if water could drip out.

Several core members of the family sat around a quaint long table, frowning as they looked at the latest family financial statements in their hands. Everyone's face was filled with sorrow.

Elix's father, the current head of the Alves family, sighed heavily, breaking the silence in the room. He raised his tired eyes, glanced at the management staff present, and began to complain: "Now the family's financial situation is getting worse and worse, and all expenses have to be tightened."

"We must cut one third of the budget for purchasing magic materials, and we must also use resources for training our disciples with discretion. We can no longer be as lavish as before."

"As for the daily maintenance of the mansion, we should save as much as possible. We can put those luxurious decorations and repairs aside for now. The most urgent task is to stabilize the foundation of the family."

As soon as he finished speaking, the rest of the family members were furious, and their dissatisfaction burst out like a surging tide.

"How can we do this? If we cut spending, our children's training won't keep up. How can we revive the family in the future?" A middle-aged man with a hot temper took the lead and complained loudly with a red face.

"That's right. If the mansion loses its former grandeur, wouldn't outsiders look down on us even more?" An old lady also echoed and poked the ground heavily with the walking stick in her hand a few times to express her dissatisfaction.

Everyone was talking and complaining, but in the face of the cruel reality, they were helpless and could only grit their teeth and accept this helpless decision.