Chapter 6 Working in Collusion
A series of accidents and accidents that happened early in the morning made everyone in the caravan feel panic. Several managers found Nord and suggested that they want to go on the road in advance.
Nord was right in his mind and decided immediately.
As soon as he thought of what Gamore said, there might be two seventh-level professions fighting nearby, Nord felt his calves tremble uncontrollably.
After repeated urging, the caravan hurriedly set off. After walking for a long time, there was no accident again. Nord's heart, which was tightly hung in the air, fell back to his chest.
The frozen rabbit in the game has become the devil of this world due to time travel. So, what changes will happen with his own light brain? Chen Yue has been studying this problem these days. When he first traveled, the light brain seemed to have suffered some damage during the time travel process, without any reaction. However, after the summoning of the devil, he finally reacted. Unfortunately, the access point kept flashing with red light, which failed to allow Chen Yue to enter the virtual space. I don’t know what happened.
Because of his coma that day, Chen Yue did not see a force flying into the corner. It was the place where he stored the light brain, otherwise it would definitely connect the change of the light brain with that summoning.
But what excited Chen Yue was that after observing for a few days, he found that the red light dimmed a little, and he thought that after it completely restored to its original state, he would know the changes in the light brain.
In the next few days, the caravan was in a calm state. A few gloating people wanted to see Chen Yue's good show, but they didn't expect that Gamore seemed to have nothing to do and did not come forward to trouble Chen Yue at all. This made many people wonder and became a little afraid of Chen Yue.
In this way, Chen Yue's position in the caravan was a little higher.
From the attitudes of some people, Chen Yue quickly felt this.
"Chen Yue, I'm going to exercise again." At the camp gate, the guard greeted him warmly, with a smile on his face. You know, in the past, every time Chen Yue entered and left, he nodded with a cold face at most, and after saying hello, he looked like he was ignoring. Sometimes he might have to make things difficult for him on a whim.
But now, not only can hello from a distance, but also can melt the whole person with a warm attitude.
In the camp, most people smiled, and the indescribable friendly eyes were completely different from the previous treatment.
This is the difference in status and status.
Chen Yue understood that this was a change they made because they thought they had a deep background. If these people knew their apostle's identity, they would probably have been several times more enthusiastic. Just say that the short and fat man who was profitable would probably want to kneel down and kiss his feet.
Disdainful of seeing these people's disgusting faces, Chen Yue concealed his identity as an apostle, and at his strong request, Ling Yue'er also agreed to help him conceal it.
After experiencing an unforgettable summoning incident, Ling Yue'er felt more regretful and hated her random ideas. She finally calmed down under Chen Yue's comfort. In the past few days, she has been obedient to Chen Yue's words.
Under the silence of the two, no one knew that there was an apostle in the caravan.
After a calm and calm period, everyone was excited. One of the caravans' targets: Qiya City arrived.
Chia City is an indispensable part of the trade route. The caravan has a large number of goods to be sold in Chia City, and a batch of local products must be purchased from the city to transport them to other places.
Outside the south city gate, the caravan stopped, and several managers entered the city in advance. An hour later, they led a group of people into the camp.
Ling Yueer and Chen Yue stood side by side, looking at the group of people dressed in Qiya City Defense Forces. At the front was a fat man who could be compared with Nord. Next to him was a middle-aged man dressed in a clerk. Both of them were arrogant and looked ignorant. They were surrounded by several managers like stars archery.
"Brother Chen Yue, the fat man in the middle is the financial manager of Qiya City. This person hates the most. He always wants to deduct a large amount of taxes from us." Seeing this group of people, Ling Yue'er couldn't help but show disgust.
She was holding a cute and white rabbit in her arms, teasing her from time to time. After restraining her life aura, no one could tell from the appearance that the rabbit was a demon. After successfully summoning, Chen Yue ordered the frozen rabbit to come to his arms and fingers, obediently repelling the dispersed cold air, and the frozen rabbit was extremely cool when he picked it up. Ling Yue'er couldn't put it down and held it all day long to cool off.
Chen Yue nodded in understanding. The tax was paid before entering the city. Special personnel estimated the caravan goods and collected taxes based on the approximate profits. Of course, the estimated profits were floating. However, according to Ling Yueer's words, this fat man should only choose inflated profits to collect taxes, which is hated by people.
The merchants took out the goods, but no one dared to hide them. If they wanted to hide their valuables from evading taxes, the fine alone would be enough to make people lose their entire family after being found in the city.
Nord rushed forward tightly, greeted the financial manager with a smile on his face. Seeing that the other party did not respond at all, his face froze and he stuffed a wallet into a very obscure way.
After weighing the weight in his hand, the financial manager showed a bit of satisfaction on his fat face. He glanced at Nord with a look of "You are very good" and winked at the clerk beside him. The man nodded knowingly and immediately led a team of city defense forces to check the goods on both sides.
After some trivial calculations, the clerk reported the estimated profits.
After shaking the paper full of data, the financial manager showed surprise: "Nord, you have much more goods than usual, but friendship is due to friendship. This tax is determined by the empire, and it is indispensable. 1,536 gold coins. When do you plan to pay it?"
The crowd immediately focused their eyes on Nord's fat face.
Usually, it was the most difficult moment. Nord always felt as uncomfortable as if he had been cut by a knife, but at this moment, the financial manager actually saw a hint of calmness on his face.
It's really a hell, the manager muttered in his heart.
"Master General." He raised his bucket waist, Nord laughed, his fat face calmly: "This time the villain was lucky to invite a noble magician to accompany him. Look, according to the law of the empire..."
"What, magician?" The financial manager trembled all over, and his arrogant expression disappeared. He immediately understood. No wonder this kid was so calm. It turned out that he had found a backer.
"Hurry, take me there." He hurriedly grabbed Nord, and the head of finance did not dare to neglect at all.
The privileged class is the privileged class. Although he is not very powerful in Chia City, he is psychologically lower than others. Although these fighters and magicians are only keen on improving their own strength, it is hard to guarantee that they will not encounter one or two exceptions.
Nord dared not ask him to invite him in person. There will be more days to date in the future, but how could he be lucky to have a magician accompany him every time? Or he invited Gamore's master and servant himself.
Gamore was dressed in formal attire, wearing an exquisite magic robe, and two stars were inlaid on his chest, representing his profession level.
Seeing that Gamore was just a second-level magician, the financial manager breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want him to bow down any privileged class. The privileged class was only their status, but few people would directly take power. Such first- and second-level junior professionals can treat them equally.
He reached out to call the clerk, and the chief financial officer personally instructed: "Since there is a magician accompanying him, according to the law of the empire, only 30% of the tax will be collected, so you can calculate the numbers..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Gamore.
"Wait, tax cuts, what's going on?" Gamore shouted in an exaggerated tone, "President Nord, you've never said that to me before."
"Why...why?" Looking at Gamore who was "excited" in a daze, Nord's expression was very innocent.
Everyone was stunned by Gamore's inexplicable incident, and no one responded for a moment.
In the distance, Chen Yue snorted disdainfully. He knew that Gamore was starting to be in trouble.
The financial manager's face immediately became dark and said coldly: "According to the law of the empire, the caravan invites magicians to accompany him. You need to inform us of the details, Nord, what's going on?"
"Sir, this..." Sweat was constantly flowing on his forehead, and Nord didn't have the heart to wipe it: "Mr. Gamore, we agreed that you have got 3oo gold coins..."
"Nonsense, I'm greedy for you so much money?" Gamore interrupted with a cold face, ignoring Nord's sweating profusely. He looked at the Finance Director: "Sir, I'm traveling with the entourage, and I'm almost at Chia City. On the way, I met this caravan and warmly treated me and invited me to walk along the way. I didn't think much about it. I didn't expect that President Nord had such an idea. He was so smart, hum."
"Puuu." Nord's legs weakened and he fell to the ground, his chest undulating violently, pointing at Gamore and unable to speak.
If he bites him like this, the crime will be a big deal.
"It violates the imperial law and knowingly violates it." A cold smile, looking at the uproar, the head of the finance department waved his hand back, and his voice was indescribable: "Catch all of it, confiscate all the goods."
Gamore showed a very proud smile. Yes, his lies are full of loopholes, so what? With this position as his privileged class, it is not easy to mess with a group of civilians, let alone such a good excuse.
The financial manager is not a fool either. His eyes are very vicious. It can be seen at a glance whether the caravan or Gamore is true or not. However, a group of civilians and privileged people, with a brain, know what to do.
The camp was in chaos, and the merchants cried and hugged the goods tightly, but they could not defeat the city defense force that was as good as a wolf or a tiger.
“Haha~~”
The sudden sneer attracted everyone's attention.
"What does it mean to be in a collusion? I finally saw it today." The corner of my mouth curled up, and Chen Yue's expression was indescribable sarcasm...
Chapter completed!