CHAPTER 572: THE APPOINTMENT

TL: Rui88

Although Mahabavi’s words made Doug’s and Ferguson’s eyes burn with excitement, Elvin refused his proposal without even thinking.

“I am very grateful that you could tell me this news,” Elvin said with a smile, “but we will not do a single extra thing before receiving clear instructions from Count Grayman.”

“Oh, that is too…” Mahabavi’s expression was full of regret. He could not possibly run to the Northwest Bay to see Count Grayman. So, he turned his gaze to Ferguson and Doug.

Since Elvin disagreed, Ferguson and Doug also shook their heads resolutely. “Mahabavi,” Doug explained to him, “Count Grayman’s employment of us was, in fact, taking us in as his subordinates. In other words, he is our boss now, and we cannot defy his will.”

Mahabavi listened, staring at them thoughtfully for a moment. “Ha, I understand.”

When he had introduced the job in the Northwest Bay to these two mercenary companies, the employer at that time was not Paul Grayman, but a noble with the surname Kent. Thinking about how Ferguson said he had mined coal for two years, it seemed these two fellows had been defeated and captured, and had subsequently pledged allegiance to that Count Grayman.

“You two have really found yourselves a good boss.” Mahabavi laughed heartily, patting each of them on the shoulder.

Mahabavi’s laughter made Ferguson and Doug blush a little. The other man was also from Horn Bay, and they wondered if he had guessed the fact that they had become Count Grayman’s slaves.

Mahabavi had another drink with them and said, “Since you are sticking to your original mission, I will not insist. But I still look forward to cooperating in other areas, and I believe it will happen sooner or later. I still have business to attend to, so I will take my leave first. I have already paid for all of your drinks, so everyone can drink to their heart’s content before leaving.”

He stood up, bowed slightly, and walked away slowly with his servant.

“Uh… aren’t you going to go after that man?”

Seeing Mahabavi leave, Liszt asked Raja and the other two. They had seemed very interested in this middleman just now.

“Haha, I don’t think we need his introduction. We already have a target.”

Raja looked at Doug and Ferguson, his eyes shining brightly.

“It just so happens that I also want to get to know that group of fellow countrymen. Let’s go and say hello together.”

He had just heard the words of that Lord Bogdan; it seemed the lord had sent mercenaries to protect merchants like them who were still holding out in Horn Bay. Thanks be to the Heavenly Father, and thanks be to Count Grayman, it was truly something to be grateful for. With the presence of these two mercenary groups with a specific mission, at least certain petty criminals would have some scruples when planning any mischief.

Liszt led the three men over to Elvin’s side.

“Hello, you must be Lord Bogdan, is that right?”

Hearing someone call out to him, Elvin was initially a little wary, but then he noticed the other person’s pure Northwesterner accent in the Ordo language.

He looked at Liszt and asked kindly, “Is this gentleman also from the Northwest Bay?”

“Yes!” Liszt performed a salute. “My name is Friedrich Liszt. I am the head of operations for the Todd Shipping Company in Horn Bay. I thank the Lord of Light for this arrangement, allowing me to meet a fellow countryman in a foreign land thousands of miles away.”

“Friedrich Liszt? Todd Shipping Company, is that the Todd Shipping Firm?” someone next to Elvin muttered in a low voice, and everyone, except for the two mercenary leaders, showed expressions of surprise.

Liszt noticed that it seemed to be his name that had piqued this group’s interest.

“What, have you heard my name? As for the Todd Shipping Firm, that was indeed my company’s former name.”

“It’s truly the arrangement of fate!” The man who had spoken out earlier said in an emotional tone and stood up.

He smiled at Liszt and said, “It is very fortunate to meet you as soon as we got off the ship, Mr. Friedrich Liszt. I am Dennis McPheed, an officer from the Administration Council. Unlike this Lord Bogdan who commands the mercenaries, my purpose in coming to Horn Bay is precisely for you.”

For me? Liszt was very surprised.

Before he could recover from his surprise, the other person said something that shocked him even more. “Congratulations, Mr. Liszt. Our lord, Count Paul Grayman, has already appointed you as his representative in Horn Bay. From now on, his will shall be conveyed through you to the nations of Horn Bay. This is a letter of appointment, please accept it.”

“I… I… I… I…”

Stunned, Liszt began to stutter, unable to speak a complete sentence.

He wondered if he was dreaming; his mind felt a little dizzy.

“Mr. Liszt? Mr. Liszt?”

Only after being called several times in a row did he recover from his shock.

“Please accept your letter of appointment.”

“Ah, good… okay.”

After he took the letter of appointment, he eagerly opened it and read it through. That was right, the contents indeed appointed him as Lakeheart Town’s official representative stationed in Horn Bay, and it was stamped with Count Grayman’s seal.

Heavens!

“But… but my original job!”

“Lord Liszt…” Heavens, he was being addressed with a title now. “You have half a month to sort out your previous work. If all goes as planned, the new head of operations appointed by the Todd Shipping Company will arrive at Fort Ness in half a month to take over your work.”

“The company has already made arrangements? That’s for the best.”

After all, he was a man who had seen the world, and Liszt quickly regained his composure. He remembered that it seemed Lakeheart Town had never had an official figure or group active in Horn Bay. It was no wonder that the vast Administration Council could not find a suitable candidate for Horn Bay.

“Right, shouldn’t I swear an oath or something? I remember that the officers admitted to the Administration Council have such a procedure, just like a knight pledging loyalty to his lord.”

Dennis McPheed nodded. “Naturally, that is a must. However, it is not appropriate to hold such a solemn event in a tavern. We will hold a supplementary one for you after we have settled in.”

“That’s good. I will definitely take it seriously.” Liszt felt relieved.

Raja and the other two looked on with great envy as Liszt and McPheed talked. It seemed their former employer had been noticed by his lord and was suddenly entrusted with an important position, soaring to new heights. That lord was no small figure.

Alas, when would their own talents be recognized?

“Oh, right, I have three friends here.” Liszt pointed to Raja and the others behind him.

“They want to become mercenaries. Since there are two mercenary leaders right here, could you see if they are suitable?”

Hearing his words, Raja cast a grateful look at Liszt.