Luke looked at Worm Lance's face with a smile.
The old, resolute, and arrogant face actually had a philistine expression like a businessman revealed at this time.
But now Luke was not in a hurry at all. He calmly walked to Professor McGonagall's chair, and then sat on the chair very calmly.
Upon seeing this, Professor McGonagall silently shook her head, then turned and left the room. This was what she and Luke had agreed upon before. She, who is not from one of the two major families, cannot get involved in the discussion of some matters.
Professor McGonagall has long expected this dirty deal among nobles.
After Professor McGonagall left, the smile on Luke's lips was no longer warm and bright.
The upward arc of the corners of his mouth increased by three points, making his lips a little thinner, and his eyebrows were slightly raised.
Although he still has his original handsome face. But the whole person's temperament has changed from the warm sunshine to a lot of coldness.
This face, this expression really makes Worm feel like an old friend has crawled out of hell and is preparing to cause trouble in the world again.
"The issue of reputation...why? Since you have chosen to terminate the contract, you are already ready to give up all your reputation, aren't you?"
Luke said with a normal smile.
Worm did not speak, but stretched out his hand to Lake behind him.
Lake immediately pressed the red gem on the box in his hand.
As the finger pressed, the red color of the ruby also faded as it sank, and the overall color of the ruby turned into bright yellow.
After that, he opened the box again and took out a large pile of parchment and a very old-looking notebook.
Lake respectfully handed everything in his hand to Worm.
After Worm took over the large amount of property with one hand, he held it with both hands and placed it on the table in front of Luke.
"You also know how precious reputation is to a family."
Worm didn't pay attention to the sarcasm in Luke's words. He just said calmly: "These are the rewards originally promised to you."
Luke flipped through it briefly, and found the notebook at the top. When he opened it, he found that the contents were a mess, and he couldn't figure out what they meant when he pieced them together.
But the name on the book is very obvious.
"Godric Gryffindor."
When Luke read out the name, the signature on the notebook lit up red, and a red lion appeared on the originally dark and old cover.
Worm and Lake looked calm. Obviously they already knew about this situation.
Luke opened the notebook again and found that the contents had not changed at all. Just on the edge of each page of notes, there is a texture like a lion's mane.
After sighing inwardly, "It's really not that simple," he closed the notebook.
Under the notebook is a letter of appointment.
The main content of the above is that the school board agreed that Luke Gunter will become the new school director to replace Worm Lance.
Below are the signatures of each school board member. Luke also saw Lucius Malfoy's name among them.
It seemed like he didn't know yet that Luke had screwed his son so hard. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have given Luke this convenience so easily.
Under the letter of appointment are more land deeds and transfer letters.
Without exception, the name of the owner of these properties has become Luke.
It stands to reason that Luke should also come forward for this kind of transfer, but of course the Lance family will not be vague about this small matter. It can be done naturally without showing up.
"About half of all the industries are in Diagon Alley, and the other part is in other countries. This is also to make it easier for you to find your own industries everywhere and do things conveniently if you travel in the future."
"Please rest assured that we have only withdrawn the managers of the Lance family from all industries. Most of them are managers. You can appoint new managers yourself or appoint your own people."
Luke nodded after hearing this. This was indeed a more considerate approach. From this point of view, the Lance family is indeed very sincere. Although the managers have been removed, the industry can continue to operate and will not be paralyzed.
After all, there were so many people, and Luke didn’t know what to choose for a while.
If he was really paralyzed, he could only stare.
"Thank you for your generosity."
Luke calmed down the arrogance on his face at this time and thanked Worm seriously.
"This is what we should be doing."
Worm did not accept this thank you. If he really used some tricks, he could indeed vent his anger for a while. But it's not a good thing to break up with your last boss.
"Now, can we talk about the problem we just had?"
Worm looked serious: "I can understand what you said at the gate of the castle, so please explain the conditions directly."
"It is impossible for us to accept another covenant with such harsh conditions."
Luke made a thoughtful look on his face, and then silently made a gesture of thinking.
His fingers were lightly clasped on the table, his brows furrowed.
Worm's words were also very clear. They could accept another covenant with much more relaxed conditions. In other words, the Gunter family must treat the Lance family in a similar position.
In this way, all the bad effects caused by today's cancellation of the contract can be turned into beneficial effects for the Lance family. Their status will be improved and they will receive many kind words.
After all, it is equivalent to a jump in the noble level.
And Luke certainly has benefits. After becoming an ally, his industries no longer need to worry. The Lance family will make arrangements, and he only needs to collect the money.
And there is no doubt that he can also get the support of an ally with sufficient status when implementing his strategy. And more money and treasures will be sent.
The shortcomings are also obvious. If this covenant is signed, it means that the Gunter family is indeed in a period of weakness. Not even his own retainers could suppress him.
Although this kind of thing is obvious to everyone, it is another matter to actually show it. Many greedy guys will surround you like sharks smelling blood.
They disdained the extinct Gaunt family and did not dare to invade it.
But they would all be interested in a brilliant heir to the Gaunt family.
"I cannot agree to this condition."
Luke didn't think for long before he spoke directly.
Worm's expression didn't change at all. The conditions were all negotiated. If Luke agreed directly, then he would have to consider whether to refuse.
The conditions I proposed were absolutely beneficial to the Lance family, but to the Gunter family, they would do more harm than good.
If Luke agrees directly, it means that when necessary, or after he gains momentum, he will immediately tear up the covenant and trample the Lance family under his feet again.
This is what they cannot accept.
