Chapter 309 - 288: Open Elorin’s Conscription Rights
The deal was sealed, everyone rejoiced, and Roland immediately had an attendant bring up the wine so they could all toast in celebration.
Looking at the initial deposit of 20 million Gold Coins, Da Fei’s mind began to wander! What does 20 million Gold Coins mean at this stage? And what about the subsequent installments of 30 million Gold Coins? It’s like a master’s sweep is worth half a year’s work for a studio!
What’s that saying again? Drinking with the powerful long enough will eventually lead to promotion; drinking with the bosses long enough will eventually lead to riches! What is this called? A high-end route! What is the high-end route? It’s about cozying up to the powerful, giving money, cars, houses, and beauties! Only big spenders can have big returns! Those penny-pinchers playing petty calculations are easily dismissed by the powerful, not even let into the door, let alone at the table, and still dreaming of high-end?
And now Da Fei was drinking with the mayor! How many chances has Da Fei had to drink with the mayor in the game so far? This seemed like the second time! When was the first time? When donating Golden Spearfish Eggs!
"Da Fei, do you understand?"
"I understand!"
While everyone was in high spirits, Da Fei immediately took out the Octopus Eggs harvested from slaying the octopus boss in the Floating Ice Sea and laughed, "This time I went to the North Sea and got another seafood item, and since the mayor is also here, to celebrate the completion of this transaction, I will donate it to the city!"
Roland ecstatically said, "As expected of the chairman, octopus is a popular marine product in the market! This will greatly enhance our city’s prosperity!"
The mayor laughed heartily, "Chairman, from the first time I saw you, I knew you were destined for great things, and it’s as expected! I am truly fortunate to have recognized you! Your presence is a blessing for Elorin, the Elf Kingdom, and the Bright Alliance!"
Roland excitedly said, "Mr. Da Fei has already donated a Golden Spearfish specialty, and now with this octopus specialty, our city is eligible to compete for the Alliance’s Top Marine Products City! Once in the top ten cities, our city’s marine products will be promoted to ’brand name,’ and their value will be incomparable to now!"
——System Prompt: You have donated the marine product "Octopus Eggs" to Elorin City. You have received a fixed quota of 10% of the octopus specialty from the Elorin Trading Post! Your reputation in Elorin is increased by 100,000!
——System Prompt: As you are now a Chamber of Commerce President, you can make the fixed quota available to Chamber members publicly.
What is a 10% fixed quota? For example, if Elorin’s monthly production of Golden Spearfish is 10,000 units, the 10% or 1,000 units belong to Da Fei. These 1,000 Golden Spearfish cannot be bought by others; Da Fei can transport and sell them himself, but he still needs to pay, at the factory price. Da Fei can also entrust the exchange to sell on his behalf. In short, this is equivalent to holding 10% of the shares of this specialty, which is quite profitable!
Of course, for powerful Lord Players, this 10% is insignificant, and building their own city to develop specialties is the way to go.
The mayor laughed and said, "According to the rules, a donor of a specialty can only have a fixed quota of 10% of that specialty. However, since Chairman was the first to donate a specialty last time, he received an additional 10% reward. This time, too, the chairman should receive some extra reward. Whatever the chairman needs, feel free to ask within my capabilities!"
Hahaha! Indeed, the high-end route pays off immediately! That’s right, last time I donated the Golden Spearfish, I got a 20% quota; this time, it’s only 10%. If there’s no compensation, it’s unfair to me! After all, the essence of donation is compensation. Didn’t they make up for it last time with that ridiculous Pool of Radiance task? But now, I don’t want money, I don’t want treasures, I don’t want ridiculous tasks; all I want is troops! Isn’t this a reasonable request?
Da Fei chuckled and said, "Mr. Mayor, now that our Chamber is getting on track, escort missions are the first priority. I want to obtain a powerful escort force. Can Mr. Mayor make it happen?"
Last time I went to sea, I couldn’t recruit Elf troops because I’m Human, and recruiting Human troops meant I couldn’t use the Teleportation Array to bring them to Elorin, so I had to sail naked. Imagine the frustration!
The mayor clapped and laughed, "That’s a good request! I was just about to mention it. When I handed these 5 Lieutenant ranks to you, I already considered this. According to the kingdom’s regulations, Chairman, as a Human, you are not allowed to recruit Elf troop types, but as the Chairman of the Elf Chamber of Commerce, you can recruit troops in the name of the Chamber’s escort force. I now grant you permission to recruit Elf Clan troop types of levels 1, 2, and 3."
Da Fei was stunned! According to rules? Damn, this was supposed to be mine all along? Was my request in vain? Was it wrong to act too fast?
The mayor continued, "However, merely opening up level 1, 2, and 3 troop recruitment authorization isn’t exactly an extra reward. My extra reward to the Chairman is the permission to recruit the Special Forces ’Storm Druid.’ The Storm Druid has low production, only 1 per month, and is a top elite of the Druid Guild, skilled in Storm Crow Transformation Skill. To put it simply, they can fly, attack from range, and cast Magic. They are a powerful unit, well-suited for maritime warfare, and the best choice for escort troops! You can go to the Druid Guild in this city for recruitment."
Da Fei was both surprised and delighted! Surprised at how formidable a troop type could be to produce only 1 per month! Even a level 7 troop isn’t so scarce, right? Delighted that such a formidable unit is definitely not just a level 4 unit; even if it can’t surpass level 7 units, it’s at least close, right?
The mayor smiled and said, "Chairman, how does my arrangement sound?"
Da Fei cheerfully said, "Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for your consideration!"
The mayor shook his head solemnly, "However, I must remind you that the Elf Clan escort troops recruited must only be carried out on a mission entrusted by the Chamber of Commerce. These troops are not your private troops and need a legitimate reason for deployment. Plus, if any Elf Clan unit is lost, the Chairman’s reputation will decrease. This is something that must be noted."
Damn, it truly is troublesome to use troops from another race. If my Banshee Camp could keep up with production, why would I bother with this?
Da Fei nodded, "I understand, I will be careful."
The mayor laughed, "Actually, it’s only when I entrust the troops to the Chairman that I’m assured. Well, there is one last matter, during your time at sea, your Gru Hero inheritance report has been approved. In recognition of your outstanding performance at the Pool of Radiance and Abyss Blood Pool, the kingdom has agreed to award it in principle! It’s just pending the complete purification of the Pool of Radiance."
Oh yeah! It’s finally been approved; it seemed that the Great Elder of the Kingdom Staff Department also mentioned waiting for the results of the Pool of Radiance!
Da Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief, "I appreciate your efforts, Mr. Mayor!"
The mayor laughed, "You are a hero of this city, so of course, I should give you special attention. Now, I have duties to attend to, please excuse me! If you need anything, come find me!"
Roland quickly went to open the door, "Sir, take care!"
Da Fei also hastily said, "Sir, take care!"
After the mayor left, Roland also laughed and said, "Mr. Chairman, in half a month, your Golden Spearfish specialty should hit the market, please keep an eye on it."
Hahaha, in-game half a year really flies by! Da Fei laughed heartily, "Alright, thank you, Manager, for your care!"
"In that case, I shall take my leave!"
"Take care! Take care!"
Another big deal was done; next, it was time for the banquet. Following that, a trip to the Druid Guild to see the Storm Druid was in order, and then a visit to the Ranger Guild to see Jilrien, as Brother Fei hadn’t returned the Blood Eagle Flute. How to surpass the God-level Reconnaissance Technique depended on whether he had any tricks up his sleeve. Afterward, head to Saint Paul Port to find the Makar Sect for a mission, then rest a bit until the afternoon tournament. Oh, Brother, so busy, so busy!
When Da Fei left the trading post, Da Bing, Da Wei, and Xiao Jian were respectfully waiting outside.
Seeing Da Fei come out, Da Bing hurried forward and said, "Report, big brother, all the cargo has been unloaded. Please, big brother, give instructions!"
Instructions for what? Couldn’t this have been said in a message? Da Fei chuckled, "Come, transaction time! Here, 100,000 each!"
Da Bing exclaimed joyfully, "100,000?"
Da Fei sighed, "The Chamber needs money in many places right now, this 100,000 is just a small token. Consider it startup capital to develop a bit, the Octopus will be handed over to you, Da Bing. In short, let’s all take it slow."
Da Bing said seriously; "Brother Fei, I think it’s time to open Chamber commissions; we can’t let people run business for free."
The so-called Chamber commissions refer to a portion of the profits from Chamber members running businesses being handed over to the Chamber as Chamber funds. Currently, the Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce’s commission is 0.
For a Chamber to invest in the kingdom or upgrade Chamber skills, Chamber funds must be used. The flow of Chamber funds is recorded in the books, so not even the President can take them out for personal use. And Chamber funds must be earned through merchants running businesses or completing Chamber entrusted tasks. The President cannot inject personal funds into the Chamber as Chamber funds. Meaning, even if a tycoon player president has billions of Gold Coins, there is no way to turn them into Chamber funds.
In short, Chamber funds are the mark of a Chamber’s hard strength. The higher the Chamber funds, the more tasks it can receive.
Now, facing Da Bing’s suggestion to open commissions, Da Fei’s eyebrows slightly twitched but he only lightly shook his head, "Good suggestion, but I have plans in mind. Overall, focus on developing yourselves first, otherwise, you won’t keep up with me."
Brother Fei truly is profound and unfathomable! Da Bing, astonished, had no choice but to say, "Alright, we’ll take on a mission at sea immediately!"
What was Da Fei’s plan? No plan! Busy as hell, he hadn’t thought about it at all. But as the boss, whatever the little brothers say goes, right? Wouldn’t that be undignified? The point is to make the little brothers feel he is profound and unfathomable!