Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 136 134: The Great Nobles Intervene (4000+)

PS: Yes, I did update. After thinking about it, I haven’t stopped for a month. I took a leave on the last day. I feel so lost!

So, I managed to write this chapter of 4000 words. I hope that everyone will see how hard I’m working and give me the monthly votes!

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The atmosphere suddenly became tense!

Murderous intent permeated the air, as if the winter day had become a little colder.

Hoover, Mira and others had already entered the house, while Maruna took the two children and hid at the back.

Only Ang, holding a sword and a gun, stood not far behind Luo Yi.

Facing these two extraordinary people, he was naturally not strong enough, but being weak and not daring to take action were two different things.

However, seeing that the conflict was unavoidable, Adrian, the tall and slender man from the Hawke family, finally spoke.

His arrogance faded away, and his voice sounded unusually steady: "We didn't come here to hide our whereabouts, and many people know about it.

So, you can choose not to believe our identities, but killing people to silence them is useless."

After these words were spoken, although Luo Yi did not speak, the look in his eyes when he looked at him changed.

He tapped the hilt of his sword lightly in his hand, and after a moment, he finally smiled: "Compared to the guy next to you who thinks he's smart, you seem to be really smart!"

"Okay, let's just assume that you are from the Hawke and Sesbin families. Then what are you doing here?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated a lot.

However, Zeb Sesbin on the side looked indignant and shouted directly: "What do you mean by thinking you are smart? What do you mean by tentatively accepting our identities?"

"Could our identities be false?"

Luo Yi looked at Zebu as if he was looking at a clown: "If I remember correctly, today, I did not send you two invitations, nor did I receive any visiting cards from you two.

So, why are you here? Why are you at my private shooting range? "

“You came here without asking, and even hid in the woods to spy. Now, tell me, is this the behavior of a noble?

Or is it that the noble etiquette taught to you by the Sesbin family is so shameless?"

What Roy said was very sophisticated. He even only mentioned Zeb Spencer and didn't mention Adrian Hawke.

At this moment, Zeb Sesbin was choked and speechless. He could neither deny nor admit it.

In aristocratic etiquette, such sneaky and prying behavior is considered extremely rude.

If Luo Yi refused to give in, even if they were beaten to death, the Hawke family and the Sesbin family would have nothing to say on the surface.

Of course, revenge in secret is another matter.

At this moment, even Adrian Hawke's look at Zebu was a little strange.

He had always thought that this person was extremely stupid and easy to manipulate, which was why he wanted to make friends with him.

But now it seems that if this person is too stupid, something bad will happen.

As a last resort, he could only take over the conversation and said sincerely: "Sir Luo Yi, it is indeed inappropriate for us to come here rashly.

However, we can swear on the honor of our family that we have no ill intentions in coming here."

“We just didn’t have any connections, so we thought of paying him a visit. But when we saw Lord Luo Yi practicing martial arts, we were really shocked.

That’s why he was considered an assassin!”

"This is all a misunderstanding. Please forgive me and let's just forget about it, okay?"

The other party has sworn on the honor of the family, what else can Luo Yi say?

Moreover, regardless of whether this statement was true or not, it at least made sense, and Luo Yi couldn't keep pursuing it.

This is a true master, not only has extraordinary strength, but more importantly has a clear mind and is well versed in the twists and turns of the nobility.

With this thought in mind, Luo Yi didn't want to beat around the bush and asked directly, "In that case, let's be frank.

What exactly is the matter that your two major families sent people here for?"

This time, Adrian didn't speak again, but looked at Zeb beside him.

On the surface, Zebu is naturally the main focus, but in reality, he is just pushed out to be the first to take action.

However, Zebu felt respected and said directly: "Mr. Luo Yi, we know through some channels that you hold 19% of the shares of Northern Railway Company.

That is to say, apart from the Empire, you will be the largest shareholder and hold the actual management rights of the railway company."

Luo Yi's eyes narrowed and he said, "So what?"

This is news known to everyone, so there is no need to hide it. But he changed the subject and said, "However, if you are interested in the shares, you have to wait until the bidding conference."

"We will naturally participate in the bidding meeting, but just taking 20% of the shares is not enough, we want more."

"You want my 19% stake? Wait, you actually want the actual management rights of Northern Railway?"

At this moment, Luo Yi understood what the other party meant. His mind raced, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Then Zeb Sesbin spoke again, his tone carrying the arrogance unique to the nobility: “I know that if I want to buy your shares, it will inevitably break the relationship between you and Baron Miller.

But, trust us, you will have enough of the Genteel, and the friendship of the Hawkes and the Sesbins!"

His words were very strong, especially the word 'friendship'!
Chloe refused bluntly: "Okay, I respect the Hawke family and the Sesbin family, but this 19% stake is not for sale.

This will not change!

So, please go back, both of you?"

Adrian Hawke spoke at the right time: "Sir Roy, I won't talk about Jintir, but the friendship between the Hawke family and the Sesbin family is very precious."

“You have to know that when you step onto a new platform, you will face a different world.

That may be a height you will never be able to see in your entire life, so don't make the mistake! "

Without any hesitation, Roy asked, "Butler Hoover?"

"I'm here!"

"see a visitor out!"

"Yes!"

Hoover strode forward, maintaining his most perfect aristocratic demeanor, and said, "You two, please come in!"

"you……"

Zeb Sesbin wanted to say something, but Adrian Hawke grabbed his arm. He shook his head slightly to stop him.

Then he turned his head, looked at Luo Yi, and said softly: "Sir, this is our first meeting, and it is our Meng Lang who has left a bad impression on both sides.

However, the promises made by our Hawke family and the Sesbin family still count.

So, could you please give it some thought?”

"We are staying at the Messi Hotel and look forward to seeing you."

"I believe that day will never come."

Zeb Sesbin and Adrian Hawke finally left under the guidance of Butler Hoover.

Gary Mills relaxed only when their backs disappeared from his sight.

He looked at Luo Yi and said, "I thought you were really going to keep them here?"

Luo Yi replied: "Do you think I haven't thought about it? It's just that I gave up in the end."

"We have legitimate reasons to kill them, so it's nothing. However, if anyone knew they were here, there would be endless trouble."

"Those two big families are really not easy to mess with!"

At this time, everyone had gathered, including Maruna, Mira, and Ang.

Hearing this, Mira couldn't help but ask, "Are these two families very strong?"

"To be precise, it is very strong!" The person who answered was not Luo Yi, but Hoover, the butler who had just returned from seeing off the guests.

He stepped forward and explained to everyone: "The Hawke family is a large family with the title of Viscount. Even if you look at the entire northern part of the empire, it is well-known."

"However, although they have an ancient heritage, they are nobles who embrace magic machinery. The family has invested heavily in this area and can be considered the backbone of the royalist faction."

"And the Hawke family motto is called Lone Wolf."

"They believe that although wolf packs are powerful, the strongest are always lone wolves that have left the pack and survived alone."

"With such a motto, can you imagine how this family raises their descendants? What kind of people are they?"

“As for the Sesbin family, they are also a middle-class force in the royalist party, and their strength is stronger than the lone wolf Hawke family.

As for the reason, it is very simple, their family's territory is in the Ruhr area."

Having said that, in case someone was confused, Butler Hoover explained: "The Empire's magic energy industry has a tendency, and the Ruhr region is the top priority.

The resources that the Empire is leaning on there are beyond the imagination of the city of Oakland.”

"In the Ruhr area, any nobles who survived have seen their strength and financial resources grow dramatically over the past few decades."

"If these two groups are targeting the Northern Railway Company, then it would really be..."

Butler Hoover didn't finish his words, but everyone's heart sank. Even so, Gary Mills couldn't help but add one more sentence.

"You are only talking about these two families. Does anyone know what the other noble families in the empire think?"

At this moment, Luo Yi looked around, the table had been set, the golden barbecue, and the various delicacies he had brought...

He couldn't help but curse out loud: "What a bunch of bastards! I can't even eat in peace. This is too much."

"Master, what about us now?"

"What else can we do? Let's gather our things and go back to Oakland City and go directly to the Executive Office.

I need to talk to Miller about this matter."

A picnic ended so hastily. Luo Yi felt an inexplicable anger rising up and really wanted to pull those two people back and beat them up again.

But he knew clearly that this was no small matter.

If this group of nobles really wanted to intervene, it would definitely add countless variables.

Of course, he was unhappy, and the two people who came unannounced were also unhappy.

……

On the road to Auckland City,

A carriage was galloping.

The road was a bumpy dirt road with twists and turns, but the carriage ran like a racing car.

The two horses pulling the carriage neighed loudly, their muscles knotted, and they pulled the carriage at a gallop.

The driver is also an experienced driver. He can fine-tune the direction by slightly shaking the reins in his hands.

Of course, even at such a fast speed, the carriage was still extremely stable, surrounded by the green wind, and there was not the slightest bump.

Inside the carriage, Zeb Sesbin felt a fire burning in his heart: "How dare he? How dare he? How dare he?"

"He's just a bastard, but he dares to be so arrogant. I think he doesn't want to live anymore!"

"Adrian, are you talking? Are you really scared by a bastard?"

Adrian Hawke came back to his senses and stopped looking out the window. A complex expression flashed across his face.

No one knows that he is actually an illegitimate child!

But when he turned around again, he looked at Zeb Sesbin and said, “Although I don’t want to admit it, this illegitimate child really has the capital to be arrogant.

You have seen his strength, it is clearly only the second level, but his sword skills, spear skills, and combat skills, how is that weak?"

"If it weren't for the fact that the extraordinary man who was guarding him, Oliveira, one of the captains of the Raymond family's guards, was called back, I'm afraid I really wouldn't dare to come here with you."

"This person really has the means to kill you and me, so when facing a strong person, we must be respectful."

The corners of Zeb Sesbin's mouth twitched and his eyes were fierce, as if he wanted to say something harsh.

But in the end he swallowed it!
After all, he has reached the third-level extraordinary realm, so he is not lacking in vision and knowledge. People like Luo Yi should indeed be respected.

But he still felt unwilling: "So let it go like this? The family sent us here with a mission, right?
Although there won't be any punishment if you go back, you don't want to be labeled as 'incompetent', do you? "

"Of course I don't want to, but there are many ways to achieve a goal. If direct negotiation doesn't work, can we think of other ways?"

Zebu's eyes lit up when he heard this: "What do you have in mind?"

"Tell me, what would happen if everyone participated in the bidding but no one bid?"

"I'm afraid this won't work because there are definitely more than just our two families interested in this railway company."

"So, we still have to go and have a good talk."

……

the other side,
Roy was already in the Executive Hall. He met Miller and after he recounted the story, Miller jumped up.

"What do they want to do? What do they want to do? This is a pilot project that His Majesty the Emperor is paying attention to. If they dare to do something bad, aren't they afraid of being blamed by the Empire?"

Luo Yi asked back: "If they want to share the worries of the empire, isn't that possible?"

"But they, they won't be sincere..."

"Sincerity is not something you can tell. How do you know they are not sincere?"

Miller frowned and said, "You mean, they just want to gain benefits and control the actual management of this railway?"

"If that's all, it's not impossible!"

Luo Yi looked at Miller and couldn't help but ask, "Are you out of your mind?"

“If we really give them actual management power, they can control you however they want in the future, because this is related to your evaluation in front of His Majesty the Emperor.

Are you sure you want to board the ship of these two families and let them control you?"

Miller's face twitched, and he took several deep breaths before finally calming down.

He said a little embarrassedly: "My heart was confused and I lost my sense of proportion!"

"Luo Yi, you must have thought about this on the way here. Can you tell me about it?"

Luo Yi did not refuse, he said: "It is obviously profitable for this group of nobles to intervene.

However, they are too selfish and cannot help you wholeheartedly, so the initiative must be in our hands.

As for shares, it’s no harm to give them some, and we can also use their channels and connections to make the project go more smoothly.”

"You have a point, but I'm afraid they will resort to some shameful means!"

“I think they dare not make too much noise. The Empire is watching, and so is His Majesty the Emperor.

They will know their limits!

However, some tricks are unavoidable, so we can only deal with them as they come.”

"Now, that's all it can do."

As he said this, seeing that Miller was still frowning, Luo Yi said, "However, the arrival of these nobles actually has some benefits!"

"What's the benefit?"

"Of course. Our previous concerns about not being able to sell the shares are probably no longer possible."

“Therefore, the funds for building the railway this time should be sufficient.”

　Surprising?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)