At the same time, the Lion's Fang's Chamber of Commerce was also in chaos. The entire Chamber of Commerce's stronghold was heavily guarded. People with nervous and solemn expressions were walking in and out. Most of them looked pale or worried.
It wasn't surprising. Just a moment ago, the most beloved son of the Lion's Tooth Trade Association's chairman was severely injured and had to be carried back.
Even though the chairman invited a priest to treat him in time, the news he received was that even though his son's life was saved, his limbs were completely crushed. In other words, the young master could only lie in bed as a cripple for the rest of his life.
"This is outrageous! This is too much!"
Worso, the chairman of the Lion Trade Association, roared and smashed the teacup in his hand on the ground. The expensive white porcelain teacup shattered with a loud bang. However, this didn't quell the rage in his heart. "Ahh!"
He screamed, swung his right hand, and pushed everything on the table to the ground.
In an instant, the sound of 'bang bang bang' echoed continuously.
But even so, Worso's anger wasn't appeased. He only had one son in his old age and he had always cherished him dearly. But now, his son was mercilessly beaten into a cripple.
This made Worso infuriated. He couldn't wait to find the culprit and chop him into pieces. No, chopping him into pieces would be letting him off easy. Not only was he going to kill him, but he was also going to kill his entire family!
He was going to make them all die with his son!
Everyone related to that bastard had to die!
Facing the infuriated Worso, no one dared to say a word. Be it the guards or servants, they only stood outside quietly and held their breaths.
Everyone knew that the President was currently in a fit of anger. If anything were to happen, they would have to bear the consequences as well.
Fortunately, their savior arrived at this moment.
"I've investigated the matter."
Along with this voice, a middle-aged man with a calm expression walked in from behind.
Upon seeing his appearance, Worso's expression eased up a little. He raised his hand to indicate that the middle-aged man didn't say anything, before glaring at the servants who stood outside like statues. In the next moment, the servants ran away quickly and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
He gestured for the middle-aged man to close the door and asked.
"What do you think?
Did you get anything out of him?
Who were those audacious fellows?
How dare you behave so atrociously in Hardstone City. Do you think our Lion's Claw Chamber of Commerce is useless?
Did you find out who it was?
No matter who he is, if he dares to hurt my son, the Lion's Tooth Merchant Guild will not let him off!!! "
"He's the lord of Parsus, Lord Jenn Bacchanon Mens."
The middle-aged man replied softly as he listened to Worsos' furious roar.
Even though his voice wasn't as loud as Worso's, for some reason, Worso's voice dropped an octave after hearing the answer. His voice went from "It's over!" to "It's over …" to "It's over …" … and then silence.
Worsos widened his mouth and gazed at his deputy. Then, he let out a cough and lowered his voice.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. I've asked. This time, it's the Lord himself who has come. It seems that he has something to discuss with the people of the Vast Star Commerce.
Then Young Master didn't listen to my advice and rushed into the reception room. Then … "
Worsos didn't finish his sentence, but he already understood what his deputy was trying to say.
He knew his son's character very well. In fact, Worsos also knew that his son had been drooling over that woman from the Vast Star Commerce for a long time. Previously, he had tried to persuade his son not to act rashly. After all, as long as he handled the matter on his side well, the Vast Star Commerce would naturally belong to him and that woman wouldn't be able to escape.
But he didn't expect his son to be so impatient that he couldn't wait to find trouble with the Vast Star Commerce as soon as he heard that something happened to them … Hmm?
"Why did Lord Bacchanon Mens go to the Vast Star Commerce?"
Upon hearing his words, Worsos suddenly thought of this question.
"This …"
Facing this question, the middle-aged man revealed a troubled expression. He hesitated for a while, before speaking carefully.
"I heard it's because of the previous batch of goods …"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this answer, Worsos shivered and almost jumped up to hit the ceiling.
"You're saying that the previous batch of goods from the Vast Star Commerce belongs to the Bacchanon Mens Family?"
"… I think so …"
The middle-aged man answered the president's question with a bitter expression.
After all, as the president's most trusted aide, he also knew what Worsos had done.
After receiving the news, Worsos believed that it was time to completely destroy the Vast Star Commerce. Due to this reason, he sent someone to entrust Wild Tooth to disguise themselves as bandits to rob the goods.
Of course, Worsos wasn't a fool either. He also sent someone to investigate who exactly the goods belonged to.
However, Enoya kept the news under tight wraps and President Dena was tight-lipped. Apart from a limited number of people in the Vast Star Commerce, no one knew who exactly the consignor of the goods was.
It wasn't that Worsos didn't feel nervous before he took action. But in his opinion, the Vast Star Commerce, which was in dire straits, could only accept a limited number of requests.
Prior to this, he also used his own channels to inquire about most of the noble families in the northern part of the Scal Federation and asked if any of them had sent a request to the Vast Star Commerce.
The answer he received was no.
That was why Worsos felt at ease. In his opinion, since none of the nobles in the Scal Federation sent a request to the Vast Star Commerce, it was most likely a foreigner. After all, everyone in the Scal Federation was well aware of the current state of the Vast Star Commerce. Ordinary nobles wouldn't use a declining merchant association to work for them.
Most of the people who would send a request to the Vast Star Commerce were hotheads from other places. Worsos naturally didn't care about them.
Moreover, he had done it discreetly. Even if someone suspected that he was the culprit, they wouldn't be able to find any evidence.
But Worsos didn't expect that the goods actually belonged to the Balxianon Mens Family!
"That bast * rd!"
Upon hearing this, Worsos angrily slammed his fist on the table and bellowed.
But this time, he wasn't talking about Jenn, but his idiotic son.
If he hadn't been in such a hurry to get slapped in the face, perhaps the Barxianon Mens Family wouldn't have noticed anything strange. But when something happened there, this guy ran over to take advantage of the situation. What if the Lord noticed something?
But it was a pity that some things in this world were like this. The more one was afraid of something, the more likely it would happen.
Before Worsos could figure out what to do next, he heard knocks on the tightly shut door. Shortly after, an attendant rushed in with a panicked expression.
"R-Sir, bad news. The overlord of Passus is here!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Worsos felt his heart sink to the bottom. Good things never come, but bad things always do. Why did the other party come knocking on his door?
Could it be that I've been exposed?
No, that's impossible. He can't possibly know anything. I haven't contacted anyone from Wild Tooth since then. Given their capabilities, I'm afraid they're long gone … Could it be that they're here for my useless son?
That's right. That must be it. I heard that the overlord is a rather narrow-minded fellow. Back then, he cut down a city gate just because someone refused to let him into the city.
Could it be that he's here to look for trouble over such a small matter?
That's right. That must be it. Yes, that must be it!
Worsos comforted himself inwardly, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down. Then, he walked out of the door and headed toward the living room.
When Worsos entered the living room, he saw Jenn sitting on the sofa, Enoya, and Alice by his side as usual.
Worsos's heart sank at the sight of the two young ladies. He had heard from his assistant that his son had spoken rudely to the overlord's maidservant. Now, it seemed like it was just a euphemism.
Based on his understanding of his son, he knew that he would say anything he shouldn't when he saw such beautiful young ladies.
With that in mind, Worsos no longer hesitated. He strode forward and bowed his head deeply to Zayen.
"I'm very sorry, Overlord Balxianon Mens. Please forgive my son for offending you in the past.
My son has been spoiled since he was a child and he deserves it for offending you in the past. I apologize to you and the two young ladies on his behalf … "
"Alright, there's no need to waste your breath."
But before Worsos finished his sentence, he was mercilessly interrupted by Jenn.
He narrowed his eyes, leaned back on the sofa, and carefully stared at Worsos, who was in front of him, but he didn't say a word.
Upon sensing Jenn's gaze, Worsos's heart turned ice-cold. He didn't know what this overlord wanted, but he was sure that Jenn didn't come with good intentions.
At this thought, Worsos gnashed his teeth, braced himself, and spoke.
"Erm … Overlord, in order to express my apology, I'm willing to pay 500,000 …"
"Cut the crap."
Worsos was once again interrupted by Jenn. This time, Jenn finally opened his eyes, stared at the old man in front of him, and spoke.
"I'm already aware of what you've done to the Star Trade Association."
Upon hearing this, Worsos felt as if he had sunk into the Arctic Ocean. His entire body felt cold from the inside out, but even so, he didn't relent. Instead, he forced a calm smile and said, "That's right, Worsos, you're right.
"Overlord, I don't understand …"
"You don't need to understand. I'm not here to listen to your nonsense and waste my time."
Jenn waved his hand and had no intention of listening to Worsos's explanation.
"I didn't want to get involved in the trivial matters between you and the Star Trade Association, but you shouldn't have implicated me. I'll give you a clear path now. Disband the Lion's Fang and compensate me 38 million gold coins. This matter will be over.
As for what you want to do in the future, I can't be bothered and won't interfere. "
Upon hearing Worsos's words, Worsos's expression changed slightly. But as a businessman, he quickly returned to his usual smiling expression.
"Overlord, you must be joking. I have no idea what you're talking about … There's no conflict between the Lion's Fang and the Passus Territory. Aren't you going too far by coming to our doorstep like this?"
As he spoke, Worso's voice turned cold. Although he didn't want to offend Zayen, Zayen had gone too far. Not only did he injure his son and cripple him, but he was also demanding money from him and even wanted him to disband the Lion's Fang.
At the thought of his crippled son lying on the sickbed, Worsos couldn't help but seethe with anger.
Who do you think you are?!
So what if you're the overlord of the Passus Territory?
If you have the guts, bring the Flying Dragon Army here and show me!
At most, I'll just die. Anyway, you don't have any evidence. If you dare to use force, let's see who's stronger!
"Do you think I'm going too far?"
Facing Worsos's question, Jenn stared at him with a smile that didn't seem like a smile. After a few moments, he stood up.
"Alright, no matter what, I've already made my point. I came here personally to give you face. I'll give you a week's time.
If you reject my offer … Don't blame me for being rude. "
After saying this, Jenn turned around and left the room, leaving Worsos standing there and staring at Jenn's back view.
But at this moment, his expression was so gloomy that it was almost dripping water.