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Chapter 625 - 625 152 Dark-hearted Transaction_1

625: Chapter 152, Dark-hearted Transaction_1 625: Chapter 152, Dark-hearted Transaction_1 “Why is it so expensive?”

Unable to hide his question, Earl Piers looked at the quotation list in his hand.

He got a shock when he saw it.

The prices of the goods on the list had at least doubled compared to before, with some items having increased by several times.

“Your Excellency, these prices are actually the cheap ones.

Since news of the investigation team’s imminent arrival spread, the prices of all strategic materials have been rising rapidly.

If you need them, place an order now.

The prices here are adjusted three times a day.

If you don’t place an order now, the price might be different by the afternoon.

Being able to offer you these prices is already a favor given our pleasant past cooperation.

Otherwise, even if you have money, you wouldn’t be able to buy anything now!”

The middle-aged man’s words angered Earl Piers deeply.

Only five days ago, he had sold a batch of strategic materials here.

Comparing the sales prices on the current list, the overall price difference is at least five times what it was.

If you calculate further back, the price gap of strategic materials only widens.

“Mr.

Schneider, isn’t your move too ruthless!

Just one turn, and you plan to earn a huge profit five times over—not afraid of choking on it, are you?”

Earl Piers said angrily.

If the occasion wasn’t inappropriate, he would have ordered his soldiers to force a purchase.

Not fearing the Dalton family, who dared to hit him on the head, was like not taking the Dalton Family seriously at all.

“Your Excellency, please don’t be too hasty.

If you had come a few days ago, we would at most have sold you the goods for thirty to fifty percent over the buying price.

If the quantity is large, two to three percent profit, and the deal could be done.

But now the situation is different.

With the intervention of the investigation team, everyone is busy covering their losses.

Who dares to sell materials on the black market?

You must know very well how difficult it is to transport strategic materials from the rear.

The current situation in the black market is that for every ton of strategic materials sold, one ton diminishes.

To supplement from the rear would take at least several months.

If you can wait that long before buying, then rest assured, the prices won’t be much higher.

But now it is impossible.

Everyone is buying strategic materials to cover their losses.

The prices on the market have all skyrocketed.

These trading rules, you too can inquire about.

The current price list we give you, is also based on market prices.

If you think it’s too expensive, you can compare prices with other stores.

Regardless, wherever you decide to shop, it’s best to place your order soon.

Eventually, prices will increase and no goods will be available—even if you want to buy, you won’t be able to.”

Mr.

Schneider said fearlessly.

If you want to buy, buy.

If you don’t, the price will be higher later.

All of this stems from profit.

Driven by huge profits, everyone has long forgotten what fear is.

While it’s true that Major Nobles are not to be trifled with, that shouldn’t stop everyone from making money.

Those who can bring their associations into the trading center, who doesn’t have some connections?

If you’re afraid, you shouldn’t be doing business.

When you can make money, you must maximize profits.

If you’re soft now, you can forget about getting rich in your lifetime.

As a “worker,” Mr.

Schneider cannot harm the interests of the “backstage boss” just to give Earl Piers a favor.

Stamping his foot, Earl Piers gritted his teeth and said, “No need, I’ll buy it!

Here’s the list, prepare the materials according to it.”

As he spoke, he handed over the parchment.

In a seller’s market, buyers simply don’t have the capital to haggle.

Before entering this place, Earl Piers had browsed all the nearby shops, and the prices were almost the same.

Knowing full well that the strategic materials on the black market were in short supply, and that in the end, someone would fall into a corruption case due to the inability to procure enough materials to cover the deficit, he really didn’t dare to hesitate.

Having briefly glanced over the list, Mr.

Schneider shook his head, “I’m very sorry, Your Excellency.

We can’t completely gather all the strategic materials listed here.

Especially arrows, disposable longspears, throwing spears…

these fast-consumed items, the entire black market doesn’t have much stock.

If you want to buy, I can only help to coordinate with other merchants.

Whether we can gather the quantities listed, I cannot guarantee.

And the prices for coordinated materials might be higher.

Primarily because you need so many materials.

I’m afraid you’ll be the largest client since the trading center opened!”

Upon hearing “the largest client,” Earl Piers was furious.

He was no big client.

He was clearly a big victim.

So many materials were listed for purchase simply because his deficit was just as large.

Having eaten too much in the past, now he had to spit it all out at double the rate.

It wasn’t his greed; it was purely because the Dalton family suffered heavy losses in this war and desperately needed to find ways to recoup those losses.

Fortunately, he was given the task of distributing strategic materials, which provided him with an opportunity to act.

At first, he was cautious, fearing that Hudson would take the opportunity to trap him.

Later, when he derided Hudson was too young to understand these military intricacies and saw that the latter only checked the accounts and didn’t inspect the warehouse, Piers began to grow bolder and started selling more and more strategic materials.

Deep within, Piers often ridiculed Hudson for being too young, unfamiliar with the army’s modus operandi.