"What the hell are you doing?!"
Alice slammed the table and stood up from the chair. This time, it was her most capable subordinate, Arthur, who stood in front of her to be disciplined.
Arthur, with short blond hair, a tough face, and a tall figure, stood in front of Alice, like a silent stone. It can be seen that in addition to a trace of humiliation for not completing the task, there is also strong confusion on his face.
"Tell me! Tell me the specific situation!"
Alice knew very well that it was useless to lose her temper now. Although she was angry now, she actually didn't have to vent it out, but...because this time Arthur was responsible for escorting the goods, she had to make an attitude. Even if the thunder is loud and the raindrops are light, it is the same.
After all, if she behaves indifferently, then other people below will be more or less dissatisfied. And even if she gets angry, Arthur can understand what she means.
After all, Alice is a girl who has inherited her father's position. Although many people recognize her ability. But many people don’t represent everyone. Kidd, the head of France, is an example. Although because of Luke, Kidd had to take things seriously.
But there is more than one person like Kidd.
If he doesn't punish Arthur, then the people below will use Arthur as a raft.
But now... we still have to ask why things happened. No matter what, this time things are a bit serious.
"Our trip this time was to meet with the Skye family. But when we arrived at the meeting point, the Skye family members were already lying on the ground."
Having said this, the expression on Arthur's face became more and more serious, and even Alice was infected by his expression. Of course, she also understood that this matter was definitely not simple.
"The people sent by the Skye family are good players. We have cooperated two or three times before, and I know the other party's capabilities. But this time there was no trace of resistance and they were killed. The most important thing is... what we want It was robbed.”
Logically speaking, this is not a big deal, and the Skye family is urgent. After all, they were the ones who lost the stuff. If Alice and the others wanted the goods, they would have to spend their own money to get it.
We are all in business, and even if we lose a little, we can't affect each other's credibility just because of a small profit. Even if the amount of this transaction is indeed large, it is not to the extent that it can make the Skye family face each other.
In the final analysis, everyone must give face to the person who leads the transaction.
Yes, Luke's face is still valuable.
"Then how were you killed?"
Alice frowned. It was really confusing that the Skye family was put away without any resistance. It even made Alice feel suspicious.
"I really don't know!"
Facing Alice's question, Arthur looked distressed.
"I just heard an exclamation from behind, and before I could turn around, the person was already unconscious. Fortunately, we had no casualties this time."
In the end, Arthur was a little lucky. Of course, he fainted without any preparation, and what he felt afterwards was nothing but fear. He boasts that he is not usually a person afraid of death. If you die in a head-on battle, you die, as long as your death is worthwhile.
But this feeling of surviving a catastrophe made him truly feel powerless.
People are killed by swords, but I am killed by fish. There is no resistance, like a piece of dough that can only be rounded and flattened by others.
Since that person can make them sleep, he can naturally kill them one by one while they are sleeping.
Alice couldn't help but press her temples: "That's the problem. There are no casualties on our side. But the people on the Skye family's side..."
Everyone in the Skye family is dead...
This is the most troublesome part of this matter. If everyone on both sides dies. Then the nature of this matter can be easily determined. Attacks planned by outsiders. It doesn't matter whether both sides suspect that the other party did it. But it can be said clearly.
But now, the members of the Skye family are dead, and the people on their side have nothing to do with it, except that some of the gold Galleons that were brought over were conveniently taken away.
Not all, just a little.
The other party was quite knowledgeable and only took away a small part. He seems quite content.
Now, the situation on the Skye family's side is very similar to her teaching Arthur a lesson. Saphiel Skye has also been added to the fire. The matter is so suspicious, no matter how much Saifei trusts Alice, she must ask Alice to give an explanation.
What's more, the relationship between the two people is not that good.
The more Alice thought about it, the more headache she got.
"Go and investigate, I'll leave it to you to investigate. First check our internal people to see if there is really an insider. After all, this transaction itself is a secret transaction. The other party cannot just happen to stumble into this transaction, and then By chance, they robbed both of us."
Alice has one head and two heads. There are too many unreasonable things about this matter. And every unreasonable thing pointed the person who snatched things towards them.
But Alice didn't understand, and Arthur was put down without any reaction. Why are you hiding in the dark like this? If you are really one of ours, come to the clear place! Is there any need to steal these things secretly? Can you buy as much as you want?
And if you want to say frame-up...this method is a bit too deliberate. Alice has not yet received any formal negotiation from Saphiel, and I am afraid that the other party is also hesitant. This matter does seem to be too deliberate.
If you want to create a gap between the two parties, this trivial matter is useless. To put it more seriously, this is a matter of face for both parties, but the big issue is trivialized. This is just a few lives.
The biggest feature of the Skye family, like all wizarding aristocrats, is its small population. As long as the person who dies is not a direct descendant of the family, then there is nothing unacceptable for the rest.
The most important thing is... there is only one decisive factor in whether the two sides fall out, and that is Luke's attitude.
Alice's side is dominated by Luke, even though Luke doesn't believe in such a thing. It seems to be just cooperation, or even exploitation. The Skye family has a very close relationship with Luke. Not only because of Saphiel himself, but also because of the transaction with the Deep Sea Empire.
Therefore, as long as Luke comes out to mediate, both parties will take a step back.
"Don't worry, miss, I will give an explanation to the Skye family."
Arthur took a deep breath and returned to the calm and calm state of his face before. After performing an ancient knightly salute to Alice, Arthur turned and walked out of the room.
This matter was his work error, so whether he wanted to or not, he had to take his own responsibility.
With a "bang", the door was closed. Judging from the sound of the door closing, Arthur's mood was indeed not calm. But comparing herself to others, Alice felt that if she put herself in Arthur's position, she might not be much better than him.
To be honest, in this matter, apart from the mutual suspicion between the two parties, not even Alice could refute that Arthur was indeed the most suspicious person. If she wasn't very familiar with Arthur's character and character, she would have doubted Arthur at the first moment.
But...after so many years, Alice has long since stopped doing stupid things like doubting Arthur. There is no point except wasting time.
But believing does not solve the problem.
The problem is on the table, and just looking at it won't solve it.
Alice stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the green grass outside through the floor-to-ceiling window. She is not used to the cold winter. When winter comes, she will move to the south and continue to enjoy the warm sunshine.
"It's just a batch of skeletons of magical animals...the most valuable thing is just a complete skeleton of a thunderbird. If it weren't for the transformation of the evil bird, the skeleton of the thunderbird might have been used, and I wouldn't know how to do it. To buy such flashy things... Why would such a person attract such a thing?"
This is what puzzles Alice the most about this incident. The bones of the thunderbird are indeed very precious. Because the very existence of thunderbirds is very rare. Secondly, when thunderbirds choose the place where they die, they are not like some magical animals who often find a fixed place to die in a group. Instead, he buried himself aimlessly in a corner of the world.
Thunderbird's power is raging thunder. But the spirit it symbolizes is like the wind of freedom.
For these reasons, thunderbird skeletons are very rare on the market. In addition, there is indeed special magic power in the bones of the Thunderbird, so the price has always remained high.
But...it still doesn't make sense.
Alice's beautiful eyebrows longed to meet each other. She bit her thumbnail gently, looking confused and confused.
After a moment, she returned to her desk and pulled out the parchment and quill.
"Lord Gunter..."
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"This matter cannot be the other party's behavior. It is too deliberate."
The expression on Saphiel Skye's face was very calm. Except for her, who was sitting in the top position, everyone else's expressions were not very good-looking.
Saphiel's situation is completely different from Alice's. Alice is facing a loose organization, and she is very young. Even if her methods are extremely high, such old people are not vegetarians and are not so easy to deal with.
But Saphiel is different. She was facing a few people from the Skye family, and... the remaining family employees, which could even be said to be vassals.
In the face of these people, Saifei was not smiling at his current age. Even though she was still a child this year, she was born to be the person this group of people wanted to be loyal to.
When you don't have the ability, the people below you can be more arrogant. But as long as she shows enough ability, the people below will have no room to resist.
After all, the rules of the Skye family are surprisingly strict in the entire aristocratic circle.
"But, miss, it's not okay for us to ignore such an obvious question."
An old man with a Mediterranean hairstyle took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. The look on his face was full of helplessness.
Ever since Sephiel started taking charge, they have understood that the young lady in front of them is really not something they can resist. Those who follow will prosper, those who go against will perish. The queen of the Skye family is a living tyrant.
However, as long as this tyrant can lead everyone to a bright future, then she will be a wise king.
Saphiel glanced at the old man gently. The old man shrank his neck and wiped the sweat on his hands faster.
Saphiel followed him and looked down one by one. Everyone who met her eyes immediately lowered their heads. Transformed into an ostrich, he wanted to put his head into the sand. Saphiel's gaze was like a sharp sickle, and wherever it passed, there was no wheat that did not lower its head.
After sneering, Saifei said in a deep voice: "I will question Alice and their answers. But... you can't go behind my back and put pressure on each other. We are still partners. Before that, We didn’t make less money from the deal with them, it’s just a few lives, it’s not worth the two of us turning against each other.”
"That's for sure!"
"No, no! We won't do anything unnecessary!"
After Sephiel decided on his strategy, the people below began to agree with him one by one. They don't have any opinions themselves. As for causing trouble for Saifei and preventing Saifei from getting off the stage... Let's be reasonable, brother, we haven't lived enough yet, and if we don't make good money, why should we teach our bosses?
The boss doesn't care about this little bit of face, so why are you resorting to humiliating your subordinates to death? Stop making trouble. Even if you can't show any loyalty, your boss will think you are superfluous.
Seeing the yes-man attitude of these guys, Seifer had a cold face, sighed in his heart, and waved his hand, indicating that everyone could disperse.
One by one, the bosses, who were considered all-powerful in the American wizarding world, nodded and bowed and left the meeting room.
These people were not completely attached to the Skye family, but they believed in Saphiel's decision, so they stopped talking too much.
In addition... Saifei was right, everyone had indeed made a lot of money relying on people over there before, so there was no need to ruin their jobs like this. As long as it can be ensured that they do not need to compensate for this batch of goods, it will be fine.
Besides...the main force in this transaction is the Skye family. Even if compensation is required, it is still the family's business. It has some relationship with their vassals, but it is not very big.
This visit is just a formality.
In the conference room, Saifei thought for a moment, silently took out the letter paper, and prepared to write a letter.
"Little Luke..."
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In a cave in the dense forest.
In the dark and damp cave, a bonfire illuminated an area.
In this area, there was a sloppy dining table, and it could even be said that some dishonored people were rummaging through a box. The upper half of his body was pressed into the box. The half of the body below the waist was twisting hard outside.
"Where? Where?"
