Mercenary’s War
Chapter 818 - 818 809 Cannot Delay

818: Chapter 809: Cannot Delay 818: Chapter 809: Cannot Delay With reluctance, he glanced at the Lucky Star being held in Gao Yang’s hand.

James swallowed with an uncharacteristic gulp and said in a deep voice, “Gentlemen, I think it’s time for me to take my leave…”

Gao Yang interrupted James with his hand and said, “Wait, I’m sorry, but you cannot leave yet.

Since we are doing an appraisal, you might as well take care of them all.”

As he spoke, Gao Yang took out two black diamonds.

After the rolling diamonds were placed on the table, James said with a helpless expression, “Alright, black diamonds, and there are two of them, similar in size and shape.

Sir, do you have any more surprises waiting for me or can you bring them all out at once?

I don’t enjoy the strain on my heart over and over again.”

Gao Yang laughed and said, “That’s it, the last two.”

James shrugged and said, “Another treasure that I’m encountering for the first time in my career.

But I’m very curious, black diamonds are only produced in the Central African Republic and Brazil.

Actually, current research suggests that black diamonds might not be a product of Earth but could have come from space, brought by asteroids that collided with the planet, uh, F**k!”

James had always been quite refined, but after examining the two diamonds one by one, he couldn’t help but curse.

“Sorry, I apologize for my language, but, I’m sorry, please give me a moment to compose myself.

Sorry.”

After taking a few deep breaths to steady his chest, James continued with a helpless look, “Gentlemen, these are not black diamonds, they are purple diamonds, an extremely deep shade of purple that makes them appear black.”

Gao Yang curiously asked, “Is there a difference?”

James almost cried as he stammered, “There’s a big difference.

Black diamonds are less transparent than other types of diamonds due to the many inclusions and black particles filling them, making them opaque.

But, your diamonds may look black, yet they are transparent.

With the help of transmitted light, they are revealed to be purple.”

Morgan laughed and said, “Well then, having something unique, it must fetch a good price, right?”

James, holding his head, said, “I don’t know its price, sir, I don’t.

This shade of diamond has never been discovered before.

Much like the exceptional red of that Lucky Star, the deep purple of these two diamonds has never been seen.

I don’t know how to appraise them, but they will definitely fetch a good price, that’s for certain.”

After rubbing his head, James said with a wry smile, “Gentlemen, although the size of these two diamonds is small, given the unprecedented color, I suggest we treat them with caution.

Also, perhaps we should give them a name.”

Gao Yang didn’t have to think twice and immediately replied, “Lucky Eye!”

“Sir, there are two diamonds; you can’t just give them one name, can you?

I’m certain that these are two separate diamonds, not two parts of a whole.”

Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Then one is the left eye, and the other is the right eye.

Or one is called Lucky Eye, and the other is called Lucky Pupil.

I think they are better together, so let’s call them Lucky Twins.

Sounds better.”

After looking at Gao Yang’s eyes, James nodded and said, “Indeed, they somewhat resemble the black eyes of Eastern people.

Well, very nice diamonds.

The shock I’ve received today is too much.

Gentlemen, before I go, I must say this: although I am not a geologist, I would like to suggest that if these diamonds all come from the same mining area, then this mine could become more valuable than the Kimberley Mine in South Africa.

It might not be as big as the Kimberley Mine, but with these rare and high-quality types of diamonds, even a small yield would be a mine capable of generating a massive fortune.

That’s all I have to say.

Goodbye, gentlemen.”

After waiting for James to take his leave, Morgan looked at the diamonds on the table with a daze and said in a grave voice, “From the names you’ve given, it seems all three of these big fellows came from a statue, right?”

“Exactly, the black ones are two eyes, and the red one is the third eye on the forehead.”

Morgan nodded and said, “Good, if these are from a primitive statue, then the diamonds can’t possibly come from anywhere else.

The place where you found them must be close to the source.”

Gao Yang smiled and said, “Actually, I found these diamonds in a volcanic lava tube, and South Africa’s Kimberley diamond mine is also in a typical volcanic lava tube.

This means the place where I found the diamonds could be a large mine.

Of course, mining diamonds from volcanic rock is going to be extremely difficult.

The astronomical amount of investment required is evident when you consider the scale and inputs of the Kimberley Mine.”

Slapping his hand down, Morgan fiercely said, “Then we must really get down to business, as this could be the biggest deal I ever make in my life.

For this, I wouldn’t hesitate to start a war right now!”

While Gao Yang had a good relationship with Morgan, he had never considered Morgan to be a good man.

Of course, for Gao Yang, Morgan was a good man, but if we’re talking about a good person in the truest sense, then Morgan clearly was not one of those.

Therefore, in order to exploit a diamond mine that could potentially bring astronomical wealth, Morgan would definitely not hesitate to wage a war.

Even if he didn’t have the power himself, he could find someone who did.

After speaking harshly, Morgan furrowed his brows and said to Gao Yang, “Gao, our friendship allows me to speak frankly.

I originally planned for just the two of us to work on this diamond mine, but now it seems if the mine is too big for us to handle on our own, we’ll have to find others to partner up.

You understand what I’m saying, right?”

Gao Yang replied in a deep voice, “I completely understand, just like Kimberley, it’s not wealth that one person can monopolize.”

Morgan’s expression was serene as he rhythmically tapped on the round table, “If the mine is too large, it’s impossible to completely cut South Sudan out, but giving them ten percent of the profits should be enough.

I’ll find a shareholder; he will be the majority shareholder.

You don’t need to know who he is, but he must at least hold fifty percent of the shares.

Only then can we live to enjoy what might be an unimaginable fortune.”

Gao Yang still nodded; he knew that if it was a fortune that even Morgan did not dare to swallow alone and needed to recruit others, it meant that they would be brining in someone with real superpower, like an incredibly influential person or a family, such as the likes of the Rockefeller Family.

After pondering for a moment, Morgan said in a resolute voice, “Gao, you discovered this mine, and I predict that in the end, we may only get forty percent of the shares between the two of us.

Right now, I’m not sure how much capital and mental power this mine requires.

But I can tell you that you don’t have to invest a single cent, yet you can get at least ten percent of the shares.

That’s my promise.”

Ten percent may not sound like much, but here’s the thing: first of all, if the mine is too big, either Gao Yang couldn’t develop it, or after developing it, he could only end up like Sadiq, killed and his mine taken over.

As just a mercenary, what could he count for in the eyes of the real power players?

The money you can get in hand is called money; the money you can’t get is not.

Morgan was already being very generous; after all, if the mine is as valuable as it seems now, to say the least, earning a few billion a year wouldn’t be a problem, right?

Even with just ten percent of the shares, without having to lift a finger or invest anything, earning a hundred million dollars a year, one should be content.

Just thinking about the prospects quickened Gao Yang’s heartbeat, and he nodded repeatedly, “Ten percent is great, thank you.”

Morgan pointed between himself and Gao Yang, and said with a smile, “What I just mentioned is based on the assumption that the diamond mine might be very large.

If it turns out not to be large, then of course we’ll handle it on our own.

Whatever investment is needed, I’ll provide it.

After including my investment into the shares, we’ll split the remaining shares equally.”

Gao Yang shook his head, “That’s too much.”

Morgan laughed, “No need to discuss this issue anymore.

Without you, I couldn’t have gotten involved with this diamond mine at all, so splitting equally is a good idea.

You’re being generous and I can’t be stingy.

Now, tell me, what arrangements have you made?”

After talking about the laborers, Gao Yang said with a serious voice, “Right now, the most pressing issue is to quickly arrange for people to go to the camp.

Besides ensuring the mine veins are protected with force, there must also be trustworthy people supervising.

Diamonds aren’t like other things; you can’t personally guard there all the time.

So, it’s crucial to arrange for reliable manpower to be sent there as quickly as possible.

Also, you need to hurry and find a trading channel.”

Morgan nodded, “The trading channel is not a problem, and I can handle transferring the regular small diamonds myself.

As for security, I cannot have too few men for that.

I already have people ready for the job, and we’ll pay the security personnel out of the diamonds.

After covering the labor expenses, we’ll split the remaining diamonds between the two of us.

Okay?”

“Of course, that’s okay!

We now have people to work, but they can only search for diamonds in the river, that is, alluvial mines.

The actual main vein hasn’t been confirmed yet.

You need to hurry and find an expert to survey the main vein, only then can we determine the actual size of the diamond mine.”

Morgan frowned, “That requires an expert and survey equipment.

It takes time to find a skilled and trustworthy expert, I can’t just kill everyone who works for me.

So, it might take quite some time.”

Gao Yang slapped his head, “I have a camera that recorded some footage when I discovered the lava tube.

Maybe the experts could analyze from the video whether there could be a diamond mine inside, and if they’re only watching a video, they wouldn’t know where the mine is located.

Inspired by this, maybe we could make detailed recordings and then you take them to trusted experts to have a look first.”

To keep a secret, of course, you can’t let too many people in on it.

Bringing experts to the site for inspection is definitely less secure than showing them videos first.

Morgan immediately said, “Excellent, we can’t delay the opportunity to get rich.

We’ll go at dawn tomorrow.

I’ve brought sixteen people with me this time, all of them skilled and veterans who have been with me for many years, absolutely reliable.

I can leave ten to twelve people at the mine area, and those in charge of logistical support will be in place immediately, arriving at the latest the day after tomorrow.

Do you think the number of guards we’re leaving is sufficient?”

Gao Yang smiled, “If they are as capable as Simon, no, even half as capable as Simon, that would be more than enough.”(To be continued.

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