Chapter 235: Not even enough for the change!

"Lord Gervas, how do you plan to allocate the seventy-two telescopes?"

Though dissatisfied, Mas Kesi knew his Hou Jue held Gervas in high regard, so he did not directly oppose.

In his view, giving away four or five to this Cooper would be more than enough.

After all, the man had arrived first; one could understand Gervas needing to preserve some face.

But Mas Kesi had no idea his thinking was utterly wrong.

Gervas wasn't just giving out three or five telescopes to spare Cooper's face.

"Lord Mas Kesi, your purchase quantity is one hundred ten; Cooper's is thirty—total one hundred forty-five single-tube telescopes!"

"For fairness, I'll allocate by proportion."

"Lord Mas Kesi, take fifty-five units today; Lord Cooper, take seventeen. Are both of you satisfied?"

Satisfied!

Of course satisfied!

Cooper's lips nearly couldn't suppress their smile.

Though he'd only secured half the quantity.

But far better than the "nothing at all" he'd expected after Mas Kesi arrived!

As always: Lord Gervas truly knows how to handle things.

Mas Kesi was naturally displeased; his smile froze.

He represented the Hou Jue—how could Gervas disregard Lord Mixus's face?

So he spoke stiffly: "Lord Gervas, could you allow me to take sixty-five or more? After all, the capital is full of nobles—they cannot be kept waiting long."

"Even Prince Bruce has reserved several, and I hear he intends to gift them to other royal members!"

Cooper's smile stiffened.

Prince Bruce?

That was a figure like the sun of the kingdom—he'd heard of him.

And to gift them to the royal family? The weight of this…

"I'm sorry, Lord Mas Kesi. Though I very much wish to give you more, there simply aren't any more single-tube telescopes!"

Yet Gervas's reply made Cooper shudder all over.

Gervas had again refused Mas Kesi 's request.

Cooper looked at Gervas, nearly moved to tears.

Lord Gervas was, after all, a scion of a great family.

Yet Mas Kesi had named so many weighty figures.

To refuse despite that—how immense must his confidence be?

Gervas had no idea Cooper was once again overthinking.

He knew Mas Kesi would be displeased.

But he had already abandoned first-come-first-served, granting both parties proportional shares—that was preferential treatment!

Moreover, in business, business is business; as a transmigrator,

Gervas knew one must hold principles in commerce.

Otherwise, lose your principle today, and your Dixian will erode step by step.

You'll never accomplish anything great!

To prevent Mas Kesi from saying more, Gervas added: "Lord Mas Kesi, Lord Mixus treats me well, and I deeply respect him! I'm certain Lord Mixus will support my allocation decision just now!"

Hearing this, Mas Kesi 's words died in his throat.

Gervas's remark had covered his back.

All responsibility now fell squarely on Gervas's shoulders.

Whether the Hou Jue would be angry upon his return? That was Gervas's own luck.

"Very well, Lord Gervas. As a servant, I merely carry out orders—I'll follow your arrangement."

Then, without further delay, all three parties settled payment, exchanged goods, and signed the follow-up purchase contract.

The delivery date for the remaining stock would follow the same proportion as today.

Cooper was again overwhelmed with gratitude, feeling unprecedented respect.

Mas Kesi, however, prepared to leave immediately.

But Gervas called out to him!

"Lord Mas Kesi, wait a moment—I have a gift for Lord Mixus. Please take it with you."

Immediately, Gervas had someone bring a circular disc—the newly completed magic electric fan.

At first, Mas Kesi paid no attention, assuming it was merely a silver tray.

Though such a large silver tray might be worth ten or so gold coins.

But in the context of gifts Lord Mixus normally received, this was ordinary.

Yet soon, he noticed the patterns on this "silver tray" were odd.

Not ordinary floral designs—more like… magical runes.

Though both were patterns, magical runes differed greatly.

They were far more complex and unusual, not designed for beauty.

He couldn't precisely describe how.

But he could distinguish them because, as the Hou Jue's steward, he'd seen many magical items.

Had Gervas known his thoughts, he could've described the difference clearly.

Ornamental floral patterns were smooth and regular.

Magical runes resembled geometric shapes.

Such as hexagrams, octagrams—even patterns dozens or hundreds of times more complex.

Thus, once seen often enough, one could tell them apart!

So Mas Kesi finally couldn't hold back: "Lord Gervas, is this… a magical item?"

If it were a magical item, Mas Kesi would have to think carefully.

Ten or so gold coins could pass as reciprocal gifts.

But dozens or hundreds? That could be used as evidence of bribery!

So even if he truly intended to accept, he must consider the recipient—otherwise, serious trouble would follow.

"In a sense, yes," Gervas nodded.

In a sense?

What kind of answer was that?

So was it or wasn't it?

Mas Kesi was confused.

But Gervas quickly cleared his doubt.

"Lord Mas Kesi, strictly speaking, this is indeed a magical device—but its material is very cheap: iron."

"Thus, it can release magical effects, yet its value is far lower than other magical items…"

Then Gervas activated the magic electric fan.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

A strong wind blasted forth; Mas Kesi and Cooper both widened their eyes.

"Can magical items be used like this?"

"Cool enough? Lord Mas Kesi, Manager Cooper—what do you think? If used in summer or hot regions, what effect would this magic electric fan have?"

Even now, in Stormlord's territory, though located in the southern region, the autumn heat still lingered.

With this wind blowing, Mas Kesi even felt his earlier anger over the allocation fade.

"Lord Gervas, if we measure this magic electric… electric fan in gold coins, what's its value?"

"Eight."

"Eight?" Mas Kesi and Cooper both widened their eyes!

"Correct—if you include the magical beast crystal, the total is eight gold coins!"

"But without the crystal, the magic electric fan alone is worth only three gold coins!"

Originally, Gervas planned to sell the magic electric fan for two gold coins.

But after seeing the finished product—its effect was surprisingly excellent, and silent—he raised the price to three.

After all, he planned to make the next batch from brass.

Iron, if improperly stored, rusts easily.

That would damage the brand image!

Yet even three gold coins left Mas Kesi and Cooper stunned.

"Only three gold coins without the magical beast crystal? Lord Gervas, this is a magical item!"

Even if made of iron, and even if its function was merely a simple whirlwind,

any magical item usually costs dozens of gold coins at minimum!

Three gold coins? Not even enough for the change!

"Of course it's true, Lord Mas Kesi. My purpose in gifting this magic electric fan to Lord Mixus is to have him help promote it!"

"As for the future, I will also sell this magic electric fan, and its price will be three gold coins as I just stated!"