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Chapter 633 - 402: Join the Battle as Shareholders_3

Chapter 633: Chapter 402: Join the Battle as Shareholders_3

Donald Lee confidently spoke, as his thoughts truly aligned with his words. Throughout the years of fighting the Nanni Nation, their military strength indeed lagged behind, with the threat coming from the continuous support of the Red Race. However, there was no need to reveal the matter about the Red Race to these investors for now.

Donald Lee felt that convincing these people to believe his words would be nearly impossible.

Owen Bertram observed in secret, and the expressions of the representatives from these merchant houses were stiff. It was clearly more difficult to convince them to invest than he had anticipated. This couldn’t be blamed on them, as the Wood Dynasty had years of peace and had long lost their ambitions of foreign expansion. Naturally, they wouldn’t know that war could actually be profitable, and if managed well, it could bring enormous returns!

Owen Bertram was inspired by the operation of certain pirate nations in his past life—A had the mission, B had money, C had weapons, so everyone partnered up. A would take B’s money to buy a ship and carry C’s weapons to rob and extort ransom. Afterwards, all three parties would share the dividends according to their shares!

A hand grenade and an RPG could all be considered shares.

Everyone would work together to expand the business and create even greater glory.

At this point, Owen Bertram knew that unconventional methods had to be adopted; in short, he needed a plant. The host of the Moses Sect was the best candidate.

After Donald Lee finished speaking, all the houses fell silent. Owen Bertram said, "I know everyone must have concerns in their hearts, so I’m going to raise 30,000 Spirit Jades first and let everyone see the gains from one battle."

Donald Lee said, "30,000 Spirit Jades are enough for an army of 3,000 to cross a hundred miles beyond the border and capture a small border town."

Owen Bertram desperately signaled to Leroy Baker, who reluctantly agreed to support whatever decisions Owen Bertram would make since he had already decided to place his bet.

Ignoring his uncle’s expression, he volunteered and said, "I will contribute 15,000 Spirit Jades."

Owen Bertram immediately replied, "Good! In this operation, the Flying Bear Army will dispatch 3,000 troops, occupying four shares. The investors contributing the 30,000 Spirit Jades will collectively hold six shares—with the host of the Moses Sect holding three shares."

He then looked towards the representative of Topeka Hall, who secretly lamented as Owen Bertram was forcing them to take the lead. They thought the money would undoubtedly be wasted, but Topeka Hall had been exploited by Owen Bertram, and its current cooperation with the Summit Metropolitan Office in the Spiritual Medicine business made significant profits that could not be abandoned.

The representative of Topeka Hall clenched his teeth: "We, Topeka Hall... will contribute 5,000 Spirit Jades."

"Good, Topeka Hall has one share."

Owen Bertram looked at the other two, but the representatives of the Essence Collection and the Lannister Sect remained silent and unresponsive. Owen Bertram grew impatient: "I will contribute 10,000 Spirit Jades myself, holding two shares!"

The representatives of the Essence Collection and the Lannister Sect were surprised. They had dealt with officials of the Imperial Court for a long time and knew the Wood Dynasty’s officials’ nature. Could it be that Owen Bertram was genuinely optimistic about this business?

They weighed their options and said, "If that’s the case, we will wait at Looking Cloud Cliff. If this business can indeed be done, we will certainly invest afterward."

Owen Bertram nodded, knowing that by the time real results were seen, there might not be any opportunities left for them. Of course, Owen Bertram didn’t pin all his hopes on these people. After sending out a few private letters, he had Ethereal Devin secretly contact the several largest banks in the Wood Dynasty.

They specialized in lending money, and once it was proven that the Southern Expedition to the Nanni Kingdom could yield huge returns, these banks would swarm like flies to rotten meat.

The banquet ended with an air of discontent. Leroy Baker hurriedly followed his uncle, probably in for a scolding. Fortunately, when Leroy Baker announced the funding, he didn’t mention the Moses Sect’s name—this money came from his personal pocket.

The representative of Topeka Hall stayed until the end, complaining bitterly to Owen Bertram, "Sir, consider this money a form of support for you from Topeka Hall. Please remember our kindness..."

Owen Bertram snorted coldly, "You remember this: Topeka Hall owes me a huge favor, and when the Summit Command Office needs support, you can’t be stingy!"

With that said, Owen Bertram departed with Donald Lee, leaving the representative of Topeka Hall in utter shock.

"Are you really that confident?"

...

As Owen Bertram and Donald Lee returned to the Prescott Group at Looking Cloud Cliff, Donald Lee couldn’t contain his excitement, trying to speak several times but holding back upon seeing Owen Bertram’s solemn expression. Once they entered the room and Owen Bertram sat down, Donald Lee immediately and diligently poured him some hot tea.

Owen Bertram laughed heartily, "Enough, don’t act too proper; your hands were meant for holding a sword, not for serving others."

Donald Lee replied, "You are the great benefactor of the Flying Bear Army, and I am more than willing to serve you."

Owen Bertram waved his hand, "We’ve only just taken the first steps, and whether it can succeed or not will depend on your efforts afterwards."

"I understand. Beginning is always the hardest—Sir, you have done the most challenging part for us, so please rest assured, the Flying Bear Army has no cowards!"

Even so, Owen Bertram still cautioned, "The first battle may be small in scale but is incredibly crucial. If the Flying Bear Army is short of hands, I can lend you some of the impoverished cultivators from this Dragon and Snake List for this time..."

Donald Lee shook his head, "I appreciate your kindness, but I won’t shy away from saying that even if these young cultivators are at a higher level, they wouldn’t be as helpful as the seasoned veterans of the Flying Bear Army when they encounter a true battlefield!"

Owen Bertram nodded, "Very well, I won’t meddle further. You should get ready and return with the Spirit Jades as soon as possible!"