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Chapter 678: The New Orders of the Fjords

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A long-lost guest was ushered into Neverwinter on the end of the autuaret

Roland had prepared an extreh-standard courtesy for the friend as the first to co its difficult time She was not only welco but Roland had come to Shallow Beach to welcome her in person

"That's very kind of you, Your Majesty," Margaret smiled and said, "I'ion wouldn't be so developed today without your help," Roland said in ease, "Neverwinter will never let such a friend down"

Margaret's Chareat help in both the initial acquisition of a large aees in the later days Even Theo had depended on Margaret's network and support to gain a firh these were not provided free of charge, Roland was very clear that s could not be done with only the htly bowed and said, "Other than to fulfill the previously signed perfuht you a new business opportunity this time" She pointed to her back and said, "They're the most popular businessmen in the Fjords and they're very interested in the plan of the steam-powered boat"

"Really?" Roland siveto his usual practice, eating and talking was the way to deal with the business room was filled with a variety of delicious food and the overseas visitors see fish They had been trying to control theantly as possible as noble etiquette was not popular in the Fjords, but after a few drinks, the ily heated

Roland did not really care about this as he preferred a lively dining environ rules in the palace

He also had a brief understanding of the visiting business group through the chit-chatting session Other than Gammon and Marleen who first came to visit Border Town, there was also the Chamber of Commerce from Sunset Island and Shallow Water Town Both of the islands in the south and the north next to Crescent Moon Bay forh the three islands were not very big in size, they held the most population and power as the first residential area in the Fjords Besides, it was very co them as could be seen from the size and scale of their ships Each of the three-masted ships parked at the dock of Shallow Beach could carry around 300 people and cargos of si ships was around 5,000 gold royals each excluding the sailors It was obvious that both of the Chamber of Commerces did not want to fall behind Crescent Moon Bay in the competition of respect and power

After the desserts were served, it was tiaret ine?"

"Yes, Your Majesty" Nibelung, the person-in-charge of Shallow Water Town's Chamber of Commerce was the first to speak "However, other than the steaine, we also hope to own a steam-powered boat like the one you sold to Crescent Moon Bay"

"I heard that the old royals and Sunset Island is willing to pay an extra 200 gold royals to old royals each," Atiyer, the business to be left behind, "Sunset Island's Chamber of Commerce can pay half of the deposit upfront"

They were apparently referring to the paddle steao which was an aly to Roland However, it would be a very cost-effective transaction to hi a good amount of money

"It'll take two to three months to build a paddle steamer and it'll take around a year to build 5 ships Barov, the City Hall Director, will sign the contract with you if you can accept that"