Chapter 140 (1)

Chapter 140 (1)

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The One Closest to God #2(3)

Rockefeller took out a Goblin Dollar from his pocket and showed it.

"What I want is for this Goblin Dollar to replace the Empire's Dalant as the new currency. And this will be good for the Empire as well."

"You say it will be good for the Empire?"

"Yes, would you like to know why?"

The 2nd Prince nodded his head instead of answering.

Rockefeller continued.

"The current Dalant system cannot adequately respond to major financial problems that may arise. Let's consider this situation: a great crisis befalls the nation. You need money immediately to summon the army and wage war. But if you don't have the money, what would you do?"

The 2nd Prince pondered for a moment and answered.

"We would have to print more Dalants."

"That's right. If you need money, just print as many Dalants as needed. But let me ask you again, what would you do if you don't have the gold to print those Dalants?"

"If there's no gold..."

The 2nd Prince's expression hardened as he thought briefly.

If there was no gold, they couldn't print the Dalants.

"It would be difficult. We could mix in copper, but..."

Due to the aftermath of the Flame War, the Empire's Dalant had already become a currency rejected by other races.

It was no longer a normal currency.

If they mixed in more copper, they might be able to hold on for now, but the soaring prices would inevitably cause unrest within the Empire.

As the 2nd Prince fell silent, Rockefeller looked at Sylvia and asked.

"Prince Christian can't seem to answer. How about you, Lady Ismail? Do you have any other ideas?"

She had learned from Rockefeller during their time together.

"It does seem that a currency system based on Goblin Dollars would be more efficient than one based on Dalants in such a crisis. Deceiving others isn't always bad, is it?"

However, the 2nd Prince still had negative thoughts.

"But if there's no such crisis, you could print money as you please, and that could cause great confusion in the Empire. What do you think about that?"

Rockefeller spoke firmly.

"You're mistaken. I don't want the credit of the Goblin Dollar I created to collapse. Of course, I can print as much money as I want and use it in any way. But this is all for the national interest. Personal greed? Of course, it's possible. However, if the target is very limited, its influence would be quite insignificant. And I would also pay attention to that."

"How can you be sure of that?"

"I don't understand. Do you think that's a privilege only I can enjoy?"

"So you're saying it's not?"

Rockefeller chuckled.

"That privilege is shared by all of you. You don't think I'll just print money and use it for myself, do you?"

Rockefeller nodded his head emphatically.

"Anyway, there will be an Emperor in this country. And wouldn't I pay attention to his wishes? If His Majesty asks for money, I'll gladly print it and offer it."

Rockefeller asked the still-silent 2nd Prince again.

"Then, when you become His Majesty, you won't have to worry about money. I really don't understand what the problem is."

The 2nd Prince replied with an unpleasant expression.

"Isn't that deceiving the rest of the people? At least those who don't receive the benefits will definitely be angry when they find out."

Rockefeller shook his head as if to show off.

"Prince Christian, I've heard that you're upright and devout in your faith. But a ruler must sometimes be ruthless."

Rockefeller continued.

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