Chapter 76 (1)

Chapter 76 (1)

The Lyon Guild (4)

At those words, Benjamin snorted.

He couldn't understand at all.

"How would you know that? What are you?"

Not a qualified banker, and distrust and contempt for a young assistant under such a banker.

And anger at having interfered with his business.

Such things combined into a strong aversion towards Rockefeller.

So no matter what Rockefeller said, it wouldn't reach his ears.

"Let me tell you one thing. You're really nothing."

It was an extremely unpleasant remark, but Rockefeller's face remained impassive.

"You're just a greenhorn who knows how to use his head in strange ways. You know nothing about this field."

"Do you really think so?"

"What else could it be?"

Rockefeller felt somewhat frustrated.

"Isn't it worth trying at least once? Maybe what I said is right. Giving people interest even at the cost of some loss may later become the foundation for making bigger money plays."

Benjamin still had a negative attitude.

"Didn't you hear what I just said? You're nothing. Really nothing. The thoughts you have now or the things you've done in the past were just coincidences."

"......"

Rockefeller narrowed his eyes slightly and thought.

The person in front of him would not listen to anything he said.

"Then... what do you want?"

Guildmaster Benjamin immediately reacted.

"What do I want? It's simple. The business you're currently running. Stop the absurd act of paying interest as a reward for depositing gold coins immediately."

Benjamin continued.

Perhaps the other representative might have the same opinion as the narrow-minded Lyon Guildmaster.

Paying a certain amount of interest to customers who deposit gold coins was a somewhat unusual idea for the current bankers.

'I don't think it's right for me to go to that side, not knowing what kind of reaction will come out.'

In addition, Rockefeller needed a special permit from the royal family to show well to the Lyon Guildmaster.

To become a goldsmith.

'It's a headache.'

"Expulsion... I see."

Guildmaster Lyon spoke with conviction.

"I know you have no other choice. How can any banker continue their business without belonging to a guild? Of course, you can continue your business without belonging to a guild. Instead, you'll be forever left as a small, insignificant bank located in the remote areas. People won't trust a bank that has been expelled from the guild."

Rockefeller thought.

'Neither option is easy to choose.'

What was certain was:

There was no given answer sheet, so it was impossible to make a decision on the spot.

Bishop Verkis had been watching when he decided to follow the guildmaster's wishes.

"Guildmaster Benjamin, I'm extremely sorry, but it's very difficult for me to give you an answer right away. Can you give me more time to think?"

At those words, Benjamin snorted again.

"What did you say? You want more time to think?"

His expression soured.

"Are you in your right mind? There's nothing more to think about, and you're asking for time here."

It was outrageous, but from his point of view, he had to stop Rockefeller's current business somehow.

Although the church funds were being drained and the loss of gold storage fees was not insignificant, Rockefeller had tried to end things as best as he could.

'I tried my best to wrap things up nicely.'

"This person is hopeless. I didn't know someone could be this stubborn. I must have completely misjudged them."

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