The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 584: Volume 15: Thunder Shakes the Ground - 3: Professional Master

Chapter 584: Volume 15: Thunder Shakes the Ground Chapter 3: Professional Master

"Are you suggesting we assign him the task?" Komer looked at the shifty-eyed fellow with skepticism before turning back to Puber, who was beaming with delight.

"Yes, exactly, Gran. This is my good friend Baron Komer of Caucasus and Leon, boss. This here is my academy-mate from Phoenix City’s elite school, Karmani Gran— you can call him Karmani or just Gran. You must have heard of the Gran Family Boss’s reputation. They belong to the Gisa People," Puber said with pride as he introduced his recommended partner.

"It is an honor to meet you, Your Baron. I hope to be of service to you." The young man with a mousy look gave Komer a nod with impeccable politeness typical of the lower nobility, even though his appearance was not very appealing.

Thankfully, he wasn’t as full of bad habits as Puber, at least not a gossiper, Komer noted with a nod.

The Gisa were a nomadic people of the Continent, without a fixed homeland and more inclined to travel. The most talented among them often became finance officers or stewards for nobles across the Continent, and those gifted in the arts turned into bards. The majority joined traveling circus caravans, and inevitably some pursued less honorable professions like thievery and prostitution. The Gisa People had a bad reputation across the Continent—miserly, promiscuous, vindictive, yet they also were known for repaying debts of gratitude, which was why many nobles were willing to hire them as stewards or finance officers.

But Komer soon realized his mistake, "Your Baron, I’ve heard you are interested in constructing a canal from Mattdam through Santiago, over the Volt Mountain Range to Lake Niall? Oh, Your Baron, such grandeur! Whosoever completes such a project will have his name etched into the Continent’s history. However, I must remind you, Your Baron, this project is too vast for Caucasus and Leon. Your friend and Administrative Officer Puba has informed me about the current situation of Caucasus and Leon. I can assert that without a sound and perfect plan along with competent supervisory staff, this grand design would be nothing but a castle in the air. Even if you proceed forcefully, it would end in a loss disproportionate to the gain," he said.

The words, though flattering and earnest, had only one purpose, and Komer had already grasped it. Birds of a feather flock together. To expect anything valuable from a classmate of Puber, especially a Gisa, was like a fool’s dream. Komer didn’t wish another Puber-like nuisance around himself, unless this fellow possessed extraordinary abilities unique to him. Komer thought maliciously, hoping the man was all talk.

"Really? Mr. Gran, that does pose some difficulty for me. Given what you’ve said, it seems I must put this plan on hold for a few years," Komer responded dismissively.

Knowing that Komer had seen through him, Mr. Gran didn’t mind. As a Gisa, if he couldn’t handle such minor setbacks, he wouldn’t be worthy of the name.

"No, no, Your Baron, you might have missed my premise. If there is a perfect and reliable plan with capable supervisory personnel, the project can indeed be successful, tremendously aiding the economic development of Caucasus and Leon and bringing you substantial profits," Gran said with unwavering enthusiasm, undeterred by Komer’s indifference.

"Is that so? It seems difficult for me to find such talented individuals. Mr. Gran, you don’t actually think you could handle this task yourself, do you?" Komer responded coolly, not intending to entrust such an important project to anyone so hastily, not even if recommended by Puber.

"Er, Your Baron, please do not underestimate the power of the Gisa People and the Gran family. True, the project is enormous, time-consuming, costly, and not without daunting challenges. However, for the Gisa and the Gran family, who have always been eager to tackle difficulties, these are not insurmountable obstacles. Your Baron must be aware of Sparta Kingdom’s South Mainland’s Ges Canal. That was constructed under the supervision of our Gran family. Having operated for over twenty years, it still maintains exemplary condition. Therefore, I believe you can trust me; I am fully capable of the job," he stated with determination.

Komer was slightly swayed by Karmani Gran’s resolute stance, "Mr. Gran, I cannot merely take your word for it and entrust you with such a project. The Gran family’s past achievements are not sufficient proof. The importance of this canal to Caucasus and Leon, and indeed to myself, goes without saying. Thus, I think you need to show something substantial to confirm that your claims are not exaggerated," Komer said.

"Of course, Your Baron. Without something to show, even with Officer Puba’s recommendation, I wouldn’t dare to trouble you," Gran nodded, understanding Komer’s perspective.

"Oh, may I see it then?" Komer asked, somewhat surprised, casting a glance at Puber, who seemed confidently assured, piquing Komer’s curiosity.