Chapter 487 Visiting nobles (3)
I didn't say anything as I gave a simple nod in return.
He might have been able to say something if I had said something, but being silent like this put pressure on Viscount Teomold.
He just sat there with a displeased look on his face, but he found it hard to say anything.
After all, the truth of the matter was that he didn't have any cards in his hand in the first place.
He was the one that wanted ores from Count Zwein, so it wasn't as if he had anything that he could threaten him with.
The other side had a higher title and he had already heard the reports of how powerful his soldiers were, so if there was ever a territory struggle, it wasn't as if he could win against him.
Especially now that Count Zwein had those minerals from the Dwarven Kingdom in his hand.
So Viscount Teomold didn't know what to do.
After a long and hard silence, Viscount Teomold revealed a friendly smile and said, "Your lordship, are you sure that there's nothing that you can do? We're all friends here, I'm sure that you can give me a discount, right?"
I looked at Viscount Teomold in silence, which made him awkwardly look to the side.
When I saw this, I couldn't help revealing a faint smile.
But Viscount Teomold mistook that as a good sign and was about to say something.
I just simply cut him off by saying, "You said that you were going to introduce me to a few other buyers in the area. How has that been going?"
Viscount Teomold's mouth froze when he heard this as he looked at me with a surprised and confused look.
It was clear that he didn't expect me to suddenly ask this.
After looking at me with this same look for a bit, he revealed a cautious look as he said, "I've already contacted a few people that I know. It seems that they are interested and they are looking forward to meeting you to discuss this."
I gave a simple nod before saying, "Then let's wait until we're all gathered together to discuss this."
Viscount Teomold revealed an even more surprised look before his expression turned ugly.
Still, he was able to keep himself composed as that ugly expression disappeared from his face and he said with a friendly smile, "Count Zwein, is there really a need to wait to discuss this? I'm sure that someone as great as your lordship can settle this matter easily."
I looked right into his eyes with a smile of my own and calmly said, "Didn't you want a discount? Then if you wait until we discuss this with everyone, I'll be sure to give you all a group discount for introducing me to everyone."
Viscount Teomold knitted his brows when he heard this.
A discount was indeed what he was looking for, but the cost of this was just too great.
The one issue that he had with this, which was a big issue for him, was that he didn't want to wait until everyone gathered.
Sure he was planning on bringing his own people in, so that wouldn't be a problem…but if he cut a deal with everyone else, then that would be shooting himself in the foot. After all, he had put in the effort of building this relationship with Count Zwein.
If he were to make a deal when everyone else did, it would put him at the same level as them.
In the future, he would just be at the same level as everyone else when it came to their relationship with Count Zwein.
It would be hard to imagine just how much he would be losing out if this were to actually happen…
So Viscount Teomold couldn't let that happen.
After another long silence, Viscount Teomold gave a gulp and said, "Count Zwein, I'm sure that we can work out a deal today. This is a simple matter, I'm willing to back down a bit since we're such close friends."
I looked at him with a smile on my face and said, "Oh, didn't you say that you wanted a discount? There's no better discount than a group discount, it's the bulk discount that comes with buying a lot together."
Viscount Teomold revealed an ugly look once more.
He was no fool since he was someone that was able to become a viscount and keep that title.
He knew exactly what I was doing.
So with a sigh, Viscount Teomold said, "How much is your bottom line?"
I didn't beat around the bush either since he had already given up.
I gave a nod to Haley who brought out another piece of paper for Viscount Teomold.
He didn't let her put it on the table and directly reached out for the piece of paper.
Haley didn't mind and handed it over for Viscount Teomold to take.
He looked down at the piece of paper and slightly knitted his brows.
Viscount Teomold just continued staring at this piece of paper as if he was debating something, but in the end…he gave a sigh and put it down on the table. He looked back at me and said, "Is there really nothing lower?"
I narrowed my eyes to look at him before suddenly standing up.
Viscount Teomold began to panic when he saw this and quickly said, "Wait, wait, your lordship. I accept, I accept."
I looked back at him and said, "The original price."
Viscount Teomold revealed a shocked look when he heard this before he couldn't help revealing a bitter smile.
If he hadn't tried to push his luck, he might have gotten away with this bottom line that had been presented.
The bottom line…was actually quite reasonable and affordable for him.
But he was a greedy noble and wanted more.
Still, he knew when to pull back since he could see the look in Count Zwein's eyes.
If he were to say anything other than yes…this deal might be over.
So all Viscount Teomold could do was give a nod while giving a sigh.
I gave a nod as well and reached my hand out to him with a smile as I said, "To a happy cooperation."
Viscount Teomold revealed a bitter smile as he took my hand and said, "To a happy cooperation."
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