"Your Majesty Harpas, do you know why I am called a "rich man"? "
Seeing that Famas finally settled down, Pantalone adjusted her mood and spoke slowly, but inside was burning the madness and persistence that could subvert the whole world.
Listening to the big banker's question, Famas held his chin in approval and shook his head.
"In my opinion, only those who can own and control wealth can be called rich, and now, as an executive of Fools who is in charge of the country's economic power, I have undoubtedly gained a great reputation and status. .”
Facing Famasi's bloody eyes, Pantalone still maintained a decent smile and spoke arrogantly:
"You are a contemporary of the Rock God. You should know very well that before the term "rich" was born, the only standard of wealth in the world was called Morax. "
"This is the greatest injustice in the world!"
Pantalone's tone paused briefly, and then became filled with disdain and resentment.
"Gods are born with the highest elemental power and possess the rights bestowed by the laws of the world. They enjoy powerful power, the respect and love of humans, and the fear of other inferior creatures..."
"However, even money, which they should treat as worn-out shoes, is held in their hands as power, and wealth created by humans must be measured with the authority of gods."
When talking about the grand blueprint for the future, the big banker became proud and humble again, taking off the chain glasses hanging from the bridge of his nose.
"But now, I think Solstice's wealth rivals that god's creativity."
“But I will not acquiesce to being supported by others as the god of wealth like him.
"What I want to become is a rich man. I don't like the ridiculous and ridiculous title of God of Wealth at all. What I do is to transfer God's power and good name to people."
Pantalone's eyes narrowed, her smile gentle and crazy.
"Hahaha, you see, what a great contribution I have made to mankind!"
"I hope that with human power alone, the heart of trade defined by the gods can be stopped, and then the heart controlled by humans can be rebuilt in a place where the gods did not expect. This new heart will have more vivid vitality. and energy!”
The banker's tone was passionate, and the grand plan he conceived was so beautiful and intoxicating.
"The ambition is indeed lofty, but wealth alone cannot overturn Morax's rule."
Famas, who had been silent for a long time, tilted his head and seemed to be really thinking about the feasibility of Pantalone's ideal.
The executive officer of Zhidong couldn't hide his surprise and looked at Famas, but saw this god with war as his authority looking at the scenery outside the bank window. His red eyes were as clear as blood-colored ten thousand phase stones, as if there were already thousands of them. Everything in the world is settled in the eyes.
"If you lose the wealth you are proud of, do you think you can still be called a "rich person"? "
Famas' tone was calm, but the questions he raised were quite pointed.
The smile on Pantalone's face froze for a moment. He couldn't help but think of his impoverished childhood. At that time, the gods also did not respond to his request. When he earned the capital to open a shop by working as a casual worker on the dock, the General Affairs Department closed down his shop. , forcing Pantalone to leave his hometown.
Fortunately, the cold northern country accepted him, and the cold winter snowfield was the stage for him to show off his shrewd calculations and business acumen.
He is in the solstice, and the only thing he lacks is probably an audience.
There are always businessmen who try to pay the "rich" masters for business skills, but Pantalone disdains the compliments and jealousy of those losers. He tries to find other fools and colleagues to reveal his grand plan, but except for the doctor, What you get is often a perfunctory rejection from your colleagues.
It was rare to meet Famas, who was a demon but did not harbor any ill will towards the Fools. He unconsciously talked a lot with this old demon.
Although Famas may not agree with his grand plan, Pantalone finally has an audience of equal status.
"I have long said goodbye to the past where I was powerless, and I have long since let go of the frustration and desolation of the past."
Pantalone's expression was blank for just a moment, and then his trademark smirk returned to his face.
"Now my wealth is second to none in this world, and my ideals are soaring under the kindness of the Ice Queen. No matter what, I am a "rich man", and I fully deserve this title. "
Pantalone's expression was still as gentle as before, but her tone seemed arrogant and wanton. This emotion seemed to have infected Famas, who also liked disputes. The young man looked with interest at the Fool Executives who explained his ideals. .
The big banker seemed to have caught Famas's emotional fluctuations. He was proficient in calculation and knew that maybe with another dose of strong medicine, this young man who had been defeated by Morax could also become his partner.
"Your Majesty Harpas, don't you also want to conquer this world?"
Pantalone's eyes revealed a warm golden light, which was somewhat similar to Zhongli's.
"It's just that you rely on war and iron blood to realize your ideals, while my means of conquering the world is money."
"We are of the same mind, why can't we work together?"
Pantalone, who thought she had figured out Famas' intentions, extended a sincere invitation to the boy, but Famas was staring at the smiling banker with suspicious eyes at this moment.
"Why are you so skilled!"
"Pan Fugui, how many times have you used such words?"
As if she was used to Famas' unexpected answers, Pantalone moved elegantly and calmly. She turned around and took down the tea leaves specially provided by Yujingtai from the bookshelf, then picked up the boiling water next to the fireplace and made a pot of hot water. Tea.
"You know, I'm a businessman and sometimes I have to use clichés."
Holding the tea handed over by Pantalone, Famas understood why the other party could not win the favor of the gods.
Pantalone turned around the Bank of the North, accumulated wealth with blood, tears and lamentations, and built the kingdom of gold on numerous bones and fragments.
Ningguang has built a contract network all over Liyue. Although she also values money, she only regards it as a means to achieve her goals. Her eyes are always on the people of Liyue who are flesh and blood, with sorrows and joys.
"I think your purpose in coming to Liyue is not just to invite me to join your team, right?"
Famas did not directly respond to Pantalone's invitation, but did not shy away from asking about the ninth executive's true purpose of visiting Liyue.
"Of course it's more than that. Her Majesty the Queen also gave me a very difficult task..."
Pantalone also knew that business should not be done too hastily, but when it came to his tasks, he still raised his hands helplessly and rubbed his eyebrows with fingers covered with various rings, as if he had a headache.
"Let's not talk about this task for the moment. I have been entrusted by someone to return some ancient objects to you."
Pantalone raised her hand, directed Famas's eyes to the dark knight's sword on the table, and then took out a bright silver ring from his pocket. (End of chapter)
