Big Capitalist

Barrett rolled his eyes helplessly at his apprentice's infatuated look, and couldn't help but complain: "What do you mean by 'it's all yours tonight'? Can you be more ambitious and stop being infatuated with handsome guys?"

But in fact, he knew in his heart that Emma was only temporarily attracted by Merlin's charm, which was why she lost her composure.

After all, Merlin is famous throughout the entire continent of Aize. His legendary stories and handsome appearance have captured the hearts of countless young girls.

After Merlin walked into the room in the courtyard, time passed slowly as everyone was eagerly waiting. After about ten minutes, he finally pushed the door open and walked out.

Barrett and Emma were standing to one side of the courtyard. When they saw Merlin coming out, they subconsciously wanted to go meet him, but stopped short the moment they got close. Merlin exuded an invisible, powerful aura, a force that made them feel ashamed, as if they weren't worthy of being by his side.

As soon as Merlin stepped out of the door, representatives from the six empires, the Aize Federation and various races came up to him impatiently, asking about the content of Merlin's conversation with Master Lincoln.

Merlin smiled and said slowly, "Master Lincoln and I did talk for a long time. We talked about many things in the past and discussed the current situation. But Master Lincoln has made up his mind and he is still unwilling to leave here."

Upon hearing the news, everyone's faces showed disappointment.

At this moment, Merlin changed the subject and his expression became serious: "However, I am well aware of your desire for porcelain, so I talked about this with Master Lincoln. The brilliant porcelain culture of the Oberon civilization should not be buried, and it should shine again in the Azer continent. As the inheritor of this ancient craft, Master Lincoln shoulders the mission of carrying it forward, and we also have the responsibility to help revive this great culture."

Merlin paused and continued, "But everyone should know that firing porcelain is no easy task. Starting with selecting the clay, it undergoes numerous meticulous processes. The clay must be from a specific origin and must be repeatedly washed, sifted, and freed of impurities before it can be used. When making the porcelain blanks, the craftsmanship must be exquisite; even the slightest mistake can lead to ruin. The firing process is even more critical, requiring the precise control of the temperature in the kiln. One degree too high will cause the porcelain to crack, while one degree too low will result in poor quality. The entire process is extremely complex and fraught with difficulty. Even with perfect preparation, it's not certain that a perfect piece of porcelain can be successfully fired. Therefore, every piece of porcelain is incredibly precious."

At this point, everyone present understood that Merlin's subtext was that the porcelain would not be given to them for free, and they would have to pay a price.

Merlin seemed to understand everyone's thoughts and quickly explained, "Don't misunderstand, Master Lincoln isn't selling finished porcelain for personal gain. The gold coins he earns from every piece of porcelain he sells will be invested in the preservation of the Oberon ruins and public welfare projects in the Rio Territory."

Merlin paused for a moment, his expression becoming more solemn, and then he continued, "Merlin Chamber of Commerce will set up a Great Love Foundation, and will donate a considerable amount of gold coins every year to improve the living conditions of the residents of Rio Territory, provide them with better education and medical resources, and help this land prosper and develop. At the same time, we will also increase the protection of the Oberon ruins, so that these relics carrying ancient civilizations can be preserved for a long time. As the words translated from the Oberon ruins say: 'If you are poor, you can take care of yourself; if you are rich, you can help the world.' Since we have the ability, we should contribute to the development of this continent."

When all the major forces heard Merlin's words, they applauded and praised Merlin's courage and responsibility.

“This is the real big picture!”

"President Merlin is indeed far-sighted!"

There was a constant stream of praise from the crowd.

At this moment, Yuna stepped forward gracefully and said with a smile, "President Merlin's words are very good. Our Royal Chamber of Commerce is deeply moved and is willing to respond to the president's call and donate a certain amount of money to the Great Love Foundation every year to contribute to public welfare."

Elf Alicia smiled and said, "We elves have always cherished the harmony between ancient culture and nature. Oberon civilization is a treasure of this world, and we elves will naturally not be absent. We will also donate a sum of gold coins every year to support the protection of the Oberon ruins and the development of the Rio territory."

Barrett and Emma stood aside, their blood boiling. They knew very well that this was big news that would shock the entire Aize continent.

The two of them held cameras and kept pressing the shutter to record this exciting moment.

At this time, a teacher from the Arcane Academy also came out, cleared his throat and said: "The Arcane Academy has always been committed to promoting the inheritance of knowledge and the progress of civilization. The revival and protection of Oberon civilization is also our responsibility. The academy has decided to donate a sum of gold coins to the Great Love Foundation every year to contribute to this great cause."

The six empires, the Aize Federation and other races saw this scene, and looked around at the reporters who had rushed over and were taking pictures frantically. They knew that they could not fall behind at this time, and quickly expressed their willingness to donate a portion of their gold coins to the Great Love Foundation every year to demonstrate their responsibility and support for public welfare.

At this time, an anxious representative in the crowd couldn't help but ask Merlin: "President Merlin, you just said that Master Lincoln is willing to make porcelain. When can he make a batch of porcelain? We really can't wait. Also, how can we buy these precious porcelains?"

Merlin smiled calmly and patiently explained, "Master Lincoln will be firing the porcelain in the coming days. But everyone should know that firing porcelain is no simple task, requiring numerous and complex preparations. According to the records of the Oberon civilization, firing porcelain requires choosing an auspicious day, emphasizing the right time, right place, and right people. All three are essential. 'Time' refers to following the rhythms of nature, choosing a time when the weather is favorable and the sky is stable to fire the kiln. This ensures the most stable temperature inside the kiln, which is conducive to the formation of the porcelain. 'Location' refers to the location of the kiln. The unique soil and aura of the place where Master Lincoln's kiln is located have a subtle influence on the firing process. As for 'people', that goes without saying. Master Lincoln, drawing on his masterful skills passed down through generations, dedicates himself wholeheartedly to the firing process, infusing the porcelain with soul. Only with the perfect combination of these three elements can the most perfect porcelain be fired. So, please be patient and wait for Master Lincoln to complete his preparations."

After listening to Merlin's explanation, although everyone was still anxious, they also had a deeper understanding of the complex process of firing porcelain, and nodded to show that they understood.

They all knew that such precious porcelain could not be obtained in a hurry, and only by waiting patiently could they reap this unique gift from ancient civilization.