Chapter 95: Estate Development (1)

In the first place, Milton was able to see Robins Loyalty stats. It was only 23, a number that was so low, itd be considered fortunate if Robin didnt stab him in the back. Even if Robin was talented, there was no way Milton could trust him so easily.

If I give you 5,000 gold, how much more can you turn that into?

Robin laughed on the inside when he heard Miltons words

I knew it. Of course itd be like this. An honorable nobleman? What a load of bullshit.

In the end, it didnt matter whether you were a nobleman or not. There was no one in this world who wasnt greedy for money. Even if you were a noble and pretended to be dignified, in front of Money, you were nothing. Sure of his own philosophy, Robin was convinced that he had the nobleman in the palm of his hands.

He put on a serious expression and pretended to think.

If you trust me and entrusted the gold to me I will increase it by at least ten times the amount within a year.

Only ten times? Thats all youre capable of?

As Milton flatly questioned him, Robin hurried to answer.

Ah, no sir. When I said ten times, I was playing it safe. If I really wanted to, I could make it twenty times, no, even thirty times is possible.

Since he was planning on running off with the money, there wasnt any reason not to say a hundred times the amount. Robin was full of shit.

Ho thirty times?

Yes, Sir. And thats not all.

What else could there be?

Sir, I can do away with all the pirates who attack us while I am navigating or participating in the sea trade. If youll trust me with it, within a year I will settle the sea within the vicinity.

Oh thats amazing. Then, is it possible to develop a route to the Waterport Kingdom in the far South?

Robin put on a confident expression at Miltons question.

Of course, sir. I originally worked in that area. If you trust me, Ill create and show you a route from your estate to the Waterport Kingdom, Marquis.

The thing about lying is that the more you lie, the bigger the lie gets. Since Robin planned to bail after cheating Milton, he just kept lying and lying.

In fact, most of what he had said right now was the future he had once imagined in his head. Raking in an enormous amount of money by traveling along the trade routes and seizing all trades that sailed on that route. Isnt it great just thinking about it?

Hm thats really amazing.

Milton nodded as if he was thinking the same thing.

Please trust me, sir.

Good, Ill leave it to you.

Finally, the words Robin wanted to hear came from Miltons mouth. Robin looked so moved that tears could drip down from his eyes at any moment.

Thank you, Marquis. This Ill never forget this

But!

Milton interrupted Robin.

Its a bit too much for me to just trust you.

Sir? What do you

It hasnt even been a day since I met you. Even if you look competent, do you think I could trust you when you were a pirate until yesterday?

That thats true Yes, youre right Marquis.

Damn it. So this nobleman isnt dumb. Guess Ill be sent out with a knight or two to watch over me.

Robin thought Milton would set a couple of knights to watch him, but that didnt matter. Even if youre a knight, out on the sea, you must obey the captain. Itd be easy to lure a naive rookie who didnt know anything and push him into the water.

So you accept?

Yes, sir. The Marquiss words are correct.

Good, Im glad you understand. Then, Ill have to do something about that.

Do as you think is best, Marquis

As Robin gave in to Milton, Milton had his soldiers bring someone over.

Wha? Whyd ya call me over?

That someone was Bianca.

Wh who is she?

Robin was dazed when a sexy beauty appeared instead of a stupid knight. No way, here? No, it didnt seem like that. Milton immediately answered Robins curiosity.

Let me introduce you. This is Bianca, a Magician that Ive invited over.

Ah A Magician?

For a second, Robin had a feeling that something wasnt right.

Milton turned so that Robin wouldnt see him, and wink at Bianca.

Miss Bianca. Youve said once before that there was a curse you could cast to suppress a subordinates betrayal?

Huh?Ahhh.... That?

Bianca was quick on her feet and immediately understood. With just a couple of words, captive pirate and curse, she could tell what Milton was trying to do.

Bianca responded with a very serious expression.

Its possible. But when I talked about it before, didnt ya say ya didnt need it? Something along the lines of how ya couldnt suppress ya men with such a vicious and ruthless curse?

A vicious and ruthless curse?

Robin was greatly frightened by Biancas words.

Milton seamlessly took over from Bianca.

Thats only for my men. I cant have a curse so cruel and evil like that cast on my men.

Cruel and evil?

Robin wanted to immediately flee from his location.

But that guy over there isnt officially my subordinate yet, and its not like we deeply trust each other either. And he also agreed to it, so I think you can cast your curse on him.

No, when did I agree to a curse?

Robin thought this was the f