Chapter 234: Viscount Gervas is truly reliable!

(Everyone! I made a slight revision at the end of the previous chapter; please take another look, specifically the part where the caravan arrives!)

(Sorry everyone, I realized yesterday's writing wasn't effective, so I tweaked it slightly! Please understand!)

"Oh? Thirty-five single telescopes? That's quite a lot!"

But to Overseer Ku Po's disappointment, Gervas's expression remained calm.

The quantity of these thirty-five single telescopes failed to spark any surprise in the other party.

However, thinking it over, Overseer Ku Po felt it was somewhat reasonable.

After all, as a scion of a great family, he had previously spent over a hundred gold coins twice just on purchasing slaves.

And these single telescopes of his were worth at most one hundred and seventy-five gold coins; it was normal for Gervas not to be surprised or excited.

"My lord, the second caravan from the Royal Capital has arrived!"

Just then, Old John knocked on the door again.

"Oh? That's perfect timing. Old John, invite them in!!" Gervas smiled upon hearing this.

"Yes, my lord!" Old John accepted the order and quickly headed toward the castle exterior.

"Lord Gervas, do you have an important guest? If so, perhaps I should step aside for now!"

Hearing the words "from the Royal Capital," Overseer Ku Po immediately understood that this caravan was anything but ordinary.

After all, in a place like the Royal Capital, if you threw a brick, you might just hit a Count or even a Hou Jue.

And for someone to travel a thousand miles specifically to visit Gervas, a scion of a great family, they might well belong to other Count or even Duke and Marquis families.

"No need to step aside, Overseer Ku Po; just wait here calmly!" Gervas refused directly.

As the two waited, soon a middle-aged man dressed in exquisite, luxurious silk robes entered the living room, led by Old John.

"My lord, this is Lord Ma Kesi, the steward of the caravan from the Royal Capital!" Old John made the introduction.

Ma Kesi stepped forward accordingly. "Lord Gervas, it is an honor to meet you. I am Ma Kesi, the estate steward of Marquis Mi Xiu!"

"At the command of my lord the Hou Jue, I have come specifically to Storm Territory to meet Lord Gervas, the Viscount!"

"Welcome, Lord Ma Kesi; the journey must have been arduous!" Gervas replied politely.

At this moment, Ma Kesi turned his gaze to Overseer Ku Po standing nearby.

"My lord, it is an honor to meet you!" Clearly, someone who could become a Hou Jue's steward left nothing to chance when it came to social interaction.

Even though the silk robes Overseer Ku Po wore were of the lowest quality, since he was standing in this living room and was clearly not a servant, Ma Kesi greeted him warmly.

Overseer Ku Po was overwhelmed with gratitude; he had already been stunned by Ma Kesi's aura, after all, the silk robes the other man wore were no less in quality than those of Viscount Leo.

Truly a Hou Jue's steward, a proper person of importance!

In contrast, he himself had only been able to wear linen clothes in the past, even though this silk robe he wore now...

... was a gift bestowed by Viscount Leo before he departed.

"Y-you... hello, my lord. I am Overseer Ku Po! It is an honor to meet you!"

"Haha, Lord Ma Kesi, Overseer Ku Po, let us sit and talk!"

Thus, Gervas had everyone take their seats again, and then the servants began to brew tea.

After Ma Kesi had taken a few sips, Gervas did not delay. "Lord Ma Kesi, it has been over two months since we last parted with Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi. Is Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi well?"

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Gervas. Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi is very well, and furthermore, I have heard Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi mention your name several times!"

Gervas wore a happy smile and did not question the truth of it.

"Then, Lord Ma Kesi, I wonder if my lord the Hou Jue has sent you here for a specific matter?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Kesi straightened his posture, glanced at Overseer Ku Po beside him, and seeing that Gervas had no reaction, he did not hold back.

"Lord Gervas, I have come this time at the command of my lord the Hou Jue to purchase single telescopes from you!"

"During a recent military competition, my lord the Hou Jue and Vice-Commander Adery used single telescopes to secure victory, which instantly made single telescopes famous in the Royal Capital!"

"Many nobles have entrusted my lord the Hou Jue with purchasing them!"

Was he here to purchase telescopes as well?

Hearing Ma Kesi's reply, Gervas showed no reaction, but Overseer Ku Po was the first to freeze.

Instantly, his expression became stiff.

After all, Gervas had previously stated that single telescopes were excellent items with low production rates, and instructed him to inform guests in advance that they might need to be pre-ordered.

And Ma Kesi had come from the Royal Capital, serving a Hou Jue.

If Gervas's stock of single telescopes was insufficient, they would likely be supplied to the other party first.

By then, his own trip would have been in vain.

You see, many nobles were waiting for his return.

Especially those of slightly higher status like Viscount Farid, whom even his own Viscount Leo dared not offend.

If he failed to complete this mission, he would be finished!

Now, Overseer Ku Po could only hope that Gervas's stock was plentiful.

"They have become famous even in the Royal Capital? Then I must thank Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi and Vice-Commander Adery very much!"

"Then, Lord Ma Kesi, I wonder how many telescopes you wish to purchase in total?"

"One hundred and ten in total!" Ma Kesi pulled out a purchase list. "Lord Gervas, do you have that much stock right now?"

"I apologize, Lord Ma Kesi, but due to production issues with single telescopes, my current stock is only seventy-two!"

Ma Kesi frowned slightly, but there was nothing he could do; he nodded and said, "Seventy-two is a bit low, but it barely meets the requirements!"

"Marquis Marshal Mi Xiusi has already informed the nobles about the pre-order situation, so we will give the existing single telescopes to the nobles of higher status first!"

"Those of slightly lower status will have to wait for some time!"

"Lord Gervas, pack them all up for me later; I will pay the full amount immediately!"

"As for the remainder, simply have the Tulip Merchant Guild deliver them to the Royal Capital later; we will cover the commission fees!"

Whoosh!

Overseer Ku Po's face, which had previously held a glimmer of hope, turned deathly pale.

He had originally prayed that Gervas's stock would be sufficient.

His own request was not high; getting over ten units to return and report would have been enough!

But now, even for Ma Kesi's family, a full third has been cut short.

Then he probably won't get a single one.

At this moment, he felt some regret: why couldn't he have arrived at Storm Territory any faster?

Even if he had been an hour faster, the situation likely wouldn't have become this terrible.

Gervas glanced at Overseer Ku Po, who was on the verge of tears, and shot an apologetic look toward Ma Kesi.

"Apologies, Lord Ma Kesi, there is one matter I must clarify!"

"Although my stock consists of seventy-two single-barrel telescopes, I cannot provide you with my entire inventory; please understand!"

"Hmm? Lord Gervas, what does this mean?" Ma Kesi immediately frowned, not quite grasping the situation.

Overseer Ku Po, however, suddenly widened his eyes, finding it hard to believe.

He seemed to have caught the implication in Gervas's words.

Gervas slowly explained: "Lord Ma Kesi, this Lord Overseer Ku Po is a representative of the nobility from the Kingdom's Eastern Border."

"He is also among the nobles dispatched to purchase single-barrel telescopes, and their purchase quantity is thirty-five units!"

"Hmm? He is also here to purchase single-barrel telescopes?" Ma Kesi finally understood Gervas's meaning.

He frowned and looked at Overseer Ku Po.

Overseer Ku Po's eyes, at this moment, were filled with excitement.

This Viscount Gervas is truly someone you can rely on!