Chapter 73 (2)

Chapter 73 (2)

"Collapsed houses can be rebuilt."

At Rockefeller's words, the overseer was a little taken aback.

"But don't you need money to rebuild?"

"Of course, a loan is needed."

Carter Bank, which he visited, was also in terrible shape due to the earthquake damage, but unlike other stores, it was not collapsed due to magical protection.

"A loan, you say..."

Talking about loans in a place like this.

As the overseer showed his distaste, Rockefeller immediately continued.

"Of course, the interest rate is lower than you think. How can the common people who are suffering from earthquake damage get back on their feet if we charge high interest rates at times like this?"

"So what interest rate are you thinking of?"

"I have no intention of making money from this. However, there must be some compensation for the borrowed money."

Originally, Rockefeller planned to significantly increase loans to create profits, so this major change was a very welcome event for him.

If all the common people end up in debt because of this, he would become even wealthier.

"So, if your credit is good, I plan to lend at a 3% monthly interest rate. That's half of the original 6% interest."

"3%..."

"It's not 3% for everyone. Depending on the situation, 1% interest is also entirely possible."

"You're going to lower it to 1%?"

Rockefeller smiled kindly.

"Don't we all have to live together?"

At his words, the overseer was somewhat moved.

Well, he couldn't even guess.

But Rockefeller was different.

'I should have hurried more. I won't be able to stop the gold ore from coming out due to the catastrophe. The gold veins must have already been exposed in the overturned terrain.'

The gold veins that had been dormant in this land for a long time were now revealing themselves, and it seemed inevitable that the gold ores and gold they produced would spread through word of mouth.

Would the gold ore that the overseer had picked up without thinking be just one?

If it continues to be noticeable, the overseer will probably become suspicious.

If this land is really a dead land.

'I'd better move quickly before the rumors spread further.'

"Ah... I've heard that story too. Dwarves used to live here, right?"

At that, the overseer nodded.

"Yes, I heard that a long time ago. They said this land was full of gold mines back then."

"That's right. If this is indeed gold ore, I think some of the gold ore that the dwarves left behind may have come out due to the recent earthquake."

The overseer had similar thoughts.

"I think so too. What gold ore is there in a dead land? It must have been picked up by chance because of the earthquake."

And he added this.

"It would be great if things like this kept coming out. Then the value of this land would change, and it would no longer be a remote part of the empire, but rather an important area that receives the Emperor's attention. That way, we could receive help from the royal family when there is a foreign invasion, right?"

The overseer continued what he was saying.

"Do you know how coldly the royal family turned their backs on this land during the Totem War? It was just abandoned land. Whether something happened here or not, the royal family didn't even care."

"Indeed. They probably didn't help because they didn't even care. Whether this land prospered or not, it would hold little significance to them."

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