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Personal Fund","bear-school-astartes-chapter-791",791,"\u003Cp>Although the conflicts among the female warlocks are filled with tension, they are not yet a cause for concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lann’s analogy from his homeland, these pioneering women of the Magic Middle Ages are somewhat like outstanding female executives in large corporations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dominant, ambitious, with a fierce and unabashed desire for power and profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this unabashed dominance and desire doesn’t make them feel embarrassed; instead, it makes them even more dazzling in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public perception of female warlocks as venomous creatures is somewhat accurate, but mostly it stems from the instinctive resistance of ordinary people towards those in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who can recklessly display their desires and pursue power are always a minority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female warlocks are often very proactive; however, since they haven’t reached the point of clashing with magic, it means their conflicts are only at the level of ordinary people’s ’squabbles’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Lann is not worried, he still spends his time elsewhere due to an awkward feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, he met with Shilton Giancardi a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This red-bearded dwarf professional manager in charge of the Valerian Steel Merchants Association now looks radiant, feeling like Lann’s reputation is a roasting fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Shilton’s perspective, it feels like mountains of gold and silver are being hurled at him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The success in business excites him so much that Lann even suspected whether he was on some potion when they first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But undoubtedly, this friend who once helped Lann find the dwarf settlement in the Amel Mountains is still diligently and loyally performing his duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed the association’s accounts to Lann for review, and with Mentos’s computational sorting, these accounts showed no major issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demand is rising, and the market share of Valerian Steel is also increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to professionals from Giancardi Bank, with the current trend, Valyrian Steel weapons and equipment will quickly invade the existing high-end weapon market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this material is just basic steel; further unique blacksmith techniques or rune enchantments can be layered on the steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It acts like an integrated platform where anyone can innovate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re raking in money every day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shilton said cheerfully, while also snatching a gift box from the coffee table in the lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the gift box contained a magic elixir, reportedly called ’Hair Growth Spirit’. However, Lann doubted its efficacy, considering the many wealthy merchants and nobles facing baldness crises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that these people are still bald indicates that despite their wealth and power, they haven’t found a truly effective ’Hair Growth Spirit’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I still have to warn you as a friend, buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shilton suggested to Lann while stroking his red beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our business is doing well, but your personal assets need some management.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was indeed not very knowledgeable in this area, so Shilton, who used to work in a bank, began explaining to the demon hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You now have a large amount of liquid assets, which to most people is an unattainable good thing, but for the assets themselves, it’s not necessarily the case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excess liquidity or scarcity of liquidity are both considered unhealthy in the financial sector. You should consider purchasing some properties and putting your funds to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann raised his eyebrows while flipping through the financial statements and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you suggesting... I should have a foundation to manage my assets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaving so much money unattended is essentially falling into a state of self-consumption, which is a huge waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shilton shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a hassle,\" Lann grumbled with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lann were a person who pursued wealth as a life goal, then managing assets would be an enjoyment, especially when the assets grow under his management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he hardly cares or pays attention to money now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the cost of the Niflgaard Army he defeated at Sodden Mountain, selling off some small Northern Territory countries wouldn’t suffice. Not to mention the long-term maintenance costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, he only finds the money games akin to playing a real-life business simulation to be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t it be better to spend the time on some research projects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I entrust Giancardi Bank with asset management?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shilton responded cautiously with a hint: \"Then I think... you better let it be. Although your relationship with us at Giancardi is good, banking operations involve many people. Since you tend to be hands-off, who knows which step might go awry... you understand, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann understood Shilton’s unfinished meaning very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Giancardi has no designs on his wealth, with so many people handling the assets, who knows if someone might take a dip?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who benefits in the end, Lann would only think Giancardi Bank is incompetent. To protect his bank’s reputation in Lann’s eyes, Shilton doesn’t really want to take this business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the demon hunter’s eyes shifted to the red-bearded dwarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you be interested in expanding your business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann leaned forward towards Shilton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides being the professional manager of the Valerian Steel Merchants Association, could you be my personal fund manager?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Shilton was startled at first, then his eyes drifted to the side, appearing thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems... there shouldn’t be a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s an ambitious dwarf, otherwise, he wouldn’t have left the family bank when he foresaw Valerian Steel’s prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Managing more money and projects is enjoyable for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lann’s financial security... after all, his accounts are transparent, and he focuses on his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing a separate financial account for Lann’s personal fund won’t be a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter whether the investment projects profit or lose, as long as he doesn’t dip into the assets, even if it’s a loss, it’s just a business failure, and the person remains blameless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And given Shilton’s understanding of Lann, he esteems ’innocence’ perhaps more than ’profit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With nothing to hesitate about,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will draft a contract soon and create a fund account for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming he can manage this somewhat onerous task for Lann, Shilton immediately proceeded with advancing the project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-bearded dwarf smiled at the demon hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see you don’t seem like a boss who would frequently question the fund investment directions... haha! A fund with creative freedom is bound to be interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be too obsessed with growth rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to keep the money moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shilton, having secured new business, left even more exhilarated, and perhaps due to happiness, he secretly took more small gifts this time compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Lann a bit speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>",1084,"2026-06-06T10:40:26.754Z",1,"novelbin.me","de44c1b989983ead55b64c724bdcad691d66dc15cb89e462011dbb9ec7aceecc","bear-school-astartes-chapter-792","bear-school-astartes-chapter-790",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]