I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 472

As William spoke, he reached out and pressed down on Harry's back.

Not only did he instruct the latter to bow in the same manner as himself, but he also subtly reminded him that it was time to speak.

William learned diplomatic language and royal etiquette from Harry from a young age, and knew that Harry could be impeccable in terms of manners if he wanted to.

At such a crucial moment, it is essential to demonstrate sincerity to the other party.

But who could have predicted that Harry, under the pressure, had no intention of bowing; his not-so-broad back remained ramrod straight.

Harry was sizing up the young man sitting in front of him.

The latter moved casually and lazily, looked young, and appeared to have not exercised much.

Could someone like that really solve the terrifying crisis sweeping through the building? It feels like any strong adult man you randomly pull off the street could easily take him down.

“Harry.”

William's voice rose at the end, a clear sign of anger.

Harry, however, remained undeterred. He stepped forward, ready to demand an explanation of what methods the other party had used to deceive his brother.

"you……"

Before he could finish speaking, an immense pressure slammed down on Harry!
His muscles couldn't withstand the force, and with a "thud," he landed on all fours, lying prone on the ground and relying on the hardness of his bones to resist it.

Even so, Harry could almost hear the faint cracking of his bones as they succumbed to the weight.

William became anxious upon seeing this.

He just felt that his younger brother was stupid and difficult to teach, which did not mean that he had no feelings for his brother.

Harry was now lying on the ground, his face flushed and he looked to be in great pain. He instinctively wanted to plead for mercy, but he held back in the end.

This situation is entirely of Harry's own making; if he can't quell Su Fan's anger...

"You're quite tolerant."

Su Fan looked at William, whose face was stiff, with apparent interest.

"I believe that Lord Su Fan is not someone who treats other people's lives as a joke, otherwise he would not have rescued us from that building."

"Compared to the crimes he committed due to his lack of manners, this punishment is already considered merciful."

William did not lose his composure, but answered Su Fan in this way, though his tone sounded somewhat like self-hypnosis.

"Good awareness, but it's a pity that he couldn't find any time to discipline his younger brother."

Su Fan praised William, but Harry on the ground showed no sign of getting up.

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

"..."

William's expression grew increasingly somber, and it was at this moment that Alice, who was standing to the side, could no longer bear to watch.

"Unbelievable, even at this point, you still resist... Do you know what disaster your actions will bring to your brother and family?"

How can someone be so selfish?

Alice did not plead for Harry; instead, she rebuked him on the ground.

Others might not know, but she knew Su Fan all too well.

As William said, the latter was just a small lesson for Harry, but Harry resisted the pressure.

In other words, that painful experience was entirely Harry's own doing.

"..."

Alice became even angrier when Harry did not reply.

"It's okay if he's not convinced. Once he's exhausted, he won't do these useless things anymore."

William didn't quite understand the underlying principles, but he roughly grasped what Alice meant. He sighed wearily.

"Mr. William, why haven't you taken a seat? Do you find this place too shabby and there's no room for your esteemed body?"

"Of course I wouldn't dare, but as an unworthy elder brother, I'm ashamed to sit here."

"It's alright, he's a guest. Alice, please bring Mr. William a cup of hot tea."

After receiving Su Fan's permission, William sat down on the sofa opposite him.

"Regarding the handling of Harry, I would like to ask Lord Su Fan to make the decision first."

Su Fan scoffed upon hearing this answer.

Even at this point, William was still spouting platitudes.

Having lost his mother at a young age, William values ​​family ties highly and would never stand by and watch Harry die at his hands. The royal family would never allow an outsider to deal with one of their members.

"Lord Su Fan, please don't misunderstand. I have come to visit you with sincerity this time."

William continued speaking.

"In fact, our grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was also aware of our itinerary."

Su Fan raised an eyebrow slightly.

The fact that the Queen of Britain knew about and tacitly approved of William's actions carries a different meaning.

It can be said that the combined influence of the entire royal family is less than half that of this old lady.

In the hearts of the British people, no matter how absurd or incomprehensible the behavior of other members of the royal family may be, as long as the Queen is on the throne, they can still maintain the respect due to the royal family.

But Su Fan didn't believe that he held such weight in the eyes of the royal family.

The British have always cherished their past glories, and even though their hard power has declined significantly, their arrogance has not diminished in the slightest.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

"Tell me, what are your other purposes for coming here this time?"

Su Fan said casually.

"It's still about the building incident that happened some time ago."

Having sat on the throne for so long, the Queen guessed immediately after the building blockade occurred that a British noble family must be colluding with the mastermind behind it all.

At the same time, she also suspected that there were people within the royal family plotting to seize William's right to the throne.

Unlike his incompetent father Charles, William was never involved in any scandals and can be considered the second most popular member of the British royal family.

Following the scandalous events involving Camilla, Charles, and Diana, the hopes for restoring the royal family's reputation were pinned on William.

This prince, of impeccable character and with a high reputation among the people, was trapped inside the building, his life hanging by a thread. The implications of this are too strong.

"But a high-profile investigation would expose our family scandals, so you want to hire someone who is both capable and disdains spreading rumors to help investigate the ghost within the royal family, is that right?"

Before William could finish speaking, Su Fan interrupted.

William had rarely experienced being interrupted while speaking; his mouth opened and closed several times, but in the end, he could only nod.

"Of course, we will not ask you to do unpaid work."

“Once this matter is settled, we will help the Mayfair family increase their influence in multiple areas so that they can better serve you.”

"Revealing your hand so early? Aren't you afraid of putting yourself at a disadvantage in the negotiations?"

"This is my personal sincerity, and also the sincerity of the royal family."

William knew all too well that when dealing with someone like Su Fan, one shouldn't try to be clever.

The more you try to use tricks, the more you'll provoke his disgust, and you'll end up shooting yourself in the foot.

Speaking frankly like this now actually helps build trust between us.
(End of this chapter)