Chapter 818: Chess Pieces

"Please wait a moment, if you don't mind, can you sit down and talk to me about your family's affairs, such as influence, such as what kind of business you do. You must know that I am very cautious when investing , I hope your answer can satisfy me, otherwise..."

Just when Ali was about to go home and die, Henry spoke again and gave him hope. The hint in his words couldn't be more obvious. As long as he can show enough value, the whole family can be saved.

First, use half-truth and half-false news to plunge a person into endless despair, and then give a glimmer of hope when the other person has no life. It can be said that Henry has completely grasped the other party's heart, playing with this shrewd Calinshan nobleman between applause, and even manipulating his life and death through some suggestive words.

As some scholars claim, the most terrifying thing in this world is neither evil dragons, nor countless monsters, raging gods, terrible demons and devils, but the complex and complex nature of human beings. Change of heart.

All the intelligent races on the Faerun continent know that human beings are the most fickle creatures. Maybe one second they were pure and flawless paladins, and the next second they will choose to fall because of stimulation. From the day before, he was still a murderous tyrant, but the next day he might meet the love of his life, and immediately turn his back on his evil ways and become a wise monarch of a generation.

Human emotions are so complex and wonderful that there are certain hidden qualities in human nature that even gods would admire.

As a traverser, Henry knew this better than anyone else, and he also understood its weaknesses, so he easily defeated Ali's psychological defense line. You can tell from this guy's current appearance, no matter what conditions are offered. He would agree without hesitation.

This is like a person who fell into a deep pit and was about to die of hunger and thirst. When a rope was thrown from above his head, he would never consider whether he was a kind traveler or a terrible cannibal...

In their eyes, as long as they can live at this moment, as for the future, we will talk about it later, anyway, the situation will never be more terrible than dying immediately.

Many insidious guys use similar psychology to keep pushing a person to the edge of a cliff, and then keep pulling him back. Over time, there will be a very wonderful dependence psychology. Even if you ruin his family, he will still trust you and appreciate you as always.

Obviously, Henry took a fancy to Ali's influence in Calimshan, especially Manshaka is not far from the capital Calimport, and is a very important port city. If it can be controlled secretly, He can drive a nail in the south, and when the time comes, it doesn't matter whether it's hindering or causing trouble. You can get a lot of convenience.

Of course, the more important reason is to take the opportunity to get in touch with the Magic Talisman Society, and then find a way to provoke their war with Sean VII. Few people now know that the famous Undead Emperor has been resurrected again, and has also controlled the Masked Mage Guild. I believe this information should be able to sell for a good price.

It has to be said that Henry seemed a little greedy at certain times. Before he finished dealing with the grievances with the City of Shadows, he immediately began to consider placing nails in the south. He didn't stop for a moment, and his ambition was terrifying.

After sitting back on the chair. Ali sorted out his thoughts for a while, and then slowly introduced: "My family was established more than a hundred years ago. After a lifetime of struggle and hard work, my grandfather's grandfather finally broke away from the commoner class and became a member of the nobles. .Although it is the lowest noble, it finally opened the way to the upper class. Following the efforts of my grandfather’s father and his two generations, the family’s power reached its peak and became the leader of Manshaka and its surrounding areas. Pasha. Governor in your terms."

Speaking of this, there was a trace of nostalgia on his face, as if reminiscing about the glorious years, and he continued after a while: "It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. When my father's generation offended the previous supreme ruler, As a result, he was brutally suppressed. He endured humiliation for decades, until he was killed a few years ago. The situation of the family improved. Now I control about one-third of the trade in Manshaka, with a thousand city defense troops and three Hundreds of private armed forces, while doing some smuggling business in Calimport and Mannong, involving almost all aspects, can earn a profit of close to 100,000 gold coins every year. This is almost the case, I hope you have not been disappointed."

"Oh? It seems that your power is not small. No wonder it attracted the attention of the Magic Talisman Society. It turned out to be the reason for the rapid expansion." Henry saw the problem at a glance.

As a family that has been dormant for a long time, the sudden rapid rise in a few years will definitely touch the interests of all parties. What is even more frightening is that these actions are completely familiar to the Magic Talisman Society, so after the olive branch was rejected, the murderous The Lord of Talismans decided to act in accordance with his usual style, to make an example to all the nobles.

The only question now is which sphere of influence of Ali's family is located in the sphere of influence of the Lord of Talismans. Although with his current power and strength, even if all the opponents are mobilized, they can directly crush them, but doing so will undoubtedly cause great harm. The undead emperor Sean VII is cheap, so try to keep the conflict within a limited range, and it is best to reach some kind of reconciliation.

In fact, Henry is not too disgusted with this evil organization that manipulates ordinary people for fun. Their purpose is very simple. They neither want to destroy anything, nor do they want to rule the world. Just boring time.

Ali smiled wryly and sighed: "Hey...you're right, I didn't think carefully about things. Looking back now, many people actually gave me similar hints, but I always felt that there was nothing to be afraid of, so everything It’s all what I deserve. May I ask... can I continue to live? Can my family continue to exist?"

Henry smiled playfully, making the other party wait in fear for a few minutes, and finally nodded lightly: "Of course it's no problem, maybe others will avoid them, but I'm not afraid of them at all. But you Are you convinced that you are ready to become a pawn? You must know that I hate betrayal very much, so I will place some necessary people by your side, which can prevent problems before they happen, and at the same time ensure your safety."

"Of course, everything will be done according to your wishes. I will be your loyal servant from now on." Ali then knelt down and kissed Henry's robe according to the etiquette of Calinthian. He knew very well that he had no second choice, so he kept his posture very low, which could even be described as humble.

In the eyes of most Calimshan nobles, life always comes first, followed by power and wealth, as for dignity...

Well, when dealing with civilians and slaves, they are quite dignified, but when dealing with nobles who are higher than themselves, their attitude will immediately turn around 180 degrees.

However, Henry didn't take what the other party said to heart at all, and stretched out a finger and shook it lightly: "Don't rush to pretend to be my servant. My requirements for servants are very strict, and the auction will be held soon It's started, I think you should know how to do it. Remember, this is a test, show your talents well, otherwise..."

Before the last few words were finished, Ali immediately stood up and bowed, with a confident smile on his face instantly: "Please rest assured, I think I have rich experience in this field, and you are just waiting to earn a lot of money." Let's make the last one."

He took Henry's hints with little effort, and made a promise. You must know that "entrusting" at the auction is not so easy to do. Not only must you accurately measure the buyer's psychology and purchasing ability, but you must also be good at hiding yourself, otherwise you will be seen through quickly, and by then the angry crowd It's not surprising to be beaten to death.

After reaching an agreement, Henry returned to his lazy look, pointed to the girl who had never said a word and asked, "Your daughter seems to have received some professional training?"

"Yes, Esma was sent to practice in a mysterious valley when she was five years old. She is proficient in various techniques to please men. Her bones are as soft as snakes, and she is good at disposing poison and assassination, disguising the dead as Heart stops after (orgasm) and even magic and divine spells are hard to find out. Plus she's 100% (virgin) so whether you enjoy it on your own or use it to take out some enemies no problem."

Ali said it with pride, as if it was just a tool and not his own daughter.

What's even more frightening is that after hearing this, the girl not only didn't show resentment or hatred, but her eyes lighted up a bit, as if she agreed with this statement. She was probably brainwashed from a very young age, so she felt that this was the meaning of her existence.

Hina was out of anger at this moment, her hands were tightly clenched into fists, and her breathing became short of breath. If Henry hadn't held her hand, she might have rushed forward and killed the smug father (beast) in front of her. Unload eight pieces.

After appeasing the dragon girl hovering on the brink of the outbreak, Henry picked up the contract on the table and asked Esma, "You belong to me now, right?"

"That's right, you are my master, my lover, my everything, and your wish is my command." The girl replied in a tone of no emotion.

"It turns out that she only obeys the orders of the person who holds this contract. It's really hard to imagine what method was used to completely obliterate a person's thoughts." Henry looked at the densely packed words on the parchment and shook his head slightly.

He originally planned to burn the contract, but now he didn't dare to move it at all, because as long as the paper was damaged in any way, the girl in front of him would most likely commit suicide on the spot, and she couldn't find the meaning of life other than this accident.

It is estimated that only the extremely selfish Calimshan nobles in the entire Faerun continent can do such a completely inhumane training method. I really don't understand how they are so ruthless that they let their own flesh and blood live in such a state that life is worse than death. It seems that it is caused by the unique culture and environment.

Henry didn't speak, but just waved his hand slightly. Ali immediately stood up knowingly and saluted, then turned and returned to the guests. As soon as he walked away, the dragon girl's anger burst out instantly... (to be continued~^~)