The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

Chapter 465: Squeeze out all value

Before Duke Feng arrived at the battlefield, all the nobles were insignificant.

Simon, who has had many battle experiences, has become accustomed to blood and gunfire, and the territory where Simon's flag is planted is becoming larger and larger.

"Simon, we can't keep fighting like this!"

The expansion of territory seems good, but the problems hidden inside are gradually erupting.

Simon was just a weak lord after all. After taking over the territories of other nobles, he had no ability to manage them.

The only person under Simon who has management ability is Sir Norton, who took the initiative to join him.

However, Sir Norton is now helping Simon manage logistics, and he cannot leave Norton to take care of the people's livelihood in the conquered lands.

“Norton, do you want me to stop? I have provoked so many people. Even if I want to stop, the other nobles will not let me stop!”

"I know! Li Gan is unscrupulously supporting us precisely because we have no right to refuse!"

As the war progressed, Norton increasingly realized the horror of proxy wars.

Simon and Norton had to continue the intense battle until Lee, who supported them behind the scenes, announced that he would stop.

Being squeezed dry of all value is the ending Lee had written for Simon and Norton.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to find other investors!"

"Keep your voice down Simon, that Lucy hasn't left yet!"

Simon was furious when he saw the agreement on the table.

At the beginning, what Lucy signed with Simon was just a transaction agreement. Both parties got what they wanted and were satisfied with the agreement.

But when Simon's territory expanded, the ungoverned land had to be left alone.

At this time, Lucy went to Simon, who was in a headache, with Li's arrangements.

"Mr. Simon, have you come to a conclusion?"

Seeing Simon and Norton hiding in the room to discuss for a long time, Lucy, who was a little bored, came over to urge them.

Lucy didn't want to waste too much time on this matter. Wouldn't it be nice for her to go back and stay with Li instead?

"Count Lucy, we cannot accept your proposal. Those territories are our property. You want to buy them at such a low price. You are taking advantage of the situation!"

"Sir Simon, the central part of the kingdom is in chaos right now. I am the only one who has the ability to take over those lands after the war. If you don't sell it to me, who else do you want to sell it to?"

War is not something that can be ended by just pushing forward. The conquered land cannot be abandoned at will.

Simon wanted to manage it himself, gather the population on those lands, build factories and expand his strength.

However, Simon did not have enough talents and materials to do these things.

Lucy was sure that Simon had no room for bargaining, so she forced him to sell the extra territory at a low price.

"No, even if I leave them uncultivated, I won't sell them to you at a low price!"

The price Lucy offered was much lower than when she bought the Norton territory, and Simon couldn't accept it at all.

But Lucy also has her own opinion.

"It's one price to buy an intact territory, and another price to buy a tattered territory."

After the baptism of war, the conquered territories were sparsely populated, the original factories and buildings were destroyed, and even the farmland was burned down.

Such land is indeed worthless.

"That's enough! Lord Lucy, I won't agree to it, absolutely not!"

Not long after they started working together, Simon and Lucy had a conflict. Lucy didn't say anything. She left Simon's castle and returned to Li.

Lee wasn't surprised at all that Lucy hadn't been able to reach an agreement with Simon.

Li comforted Lucy and let her let go of her unhappiness.

"Jacob, it's your turn to perform~"

"Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. Li. I will definitely do a great job on this matter~"

Just when Simon and Norton were struggling with how to manage the territory, a businessman named Jacob found them.

They had never met Jacob before and were not able to immediately connect him to Lee.

"Mr. Jacob, we are at war here. It's not a good place to do business."

Jacob bowed respectfully and showed Simon great respect.

"Sir Simon, your reputation has long spread throughout the kingdom. It is indeed chaotic here, but it is also full of opportunities. I think Sir Simon is in great need of a courageous merchant to provide you with the necessary goods~"

"Commodities? We don't need commodities."

Right now, all the supplies Simon needs are provided by Lucy. Although the two sides have a conflict over the acquisition of territory, the deal made previously still stands.

"...Mr. Jacob, you'd better come up with an offer that impresses me, otherwise I'll have to ask you to leave."

"Oh! Please give me another chance, I will definitely give you a deal that will satisfy Sir Simon!"

Jacob pretended to think for a while, then looked out the window at the castle and the soldiers walking around.

"Sir Simon, I can provide cheap and sturdy military uniforms, and enough food for 10,000 people to eat for a month. Tents and other equipment are also within my business scope. What do you think?"

Simon developed a slight interest in Jacob, but only a slight one.

"Can you get the Northland ray gun and the Easy Treasure?"

"I'm sorry, weapons control is very strict, I'm just an ordinary businessman..."

"Then please leave. You are not welcome."

Seeing that Jacob couldn't help him, Simon decisively drove him away.

During this period, there were many merchants like Jacob who came to Simon to sell goods, and most of them wanted to sell some useless things.

Two soldiers came in, grabbed Jacob and started to drag him out.

Jacob screamed in fear.

"Wait a minute! Please wait a minute, Sir Simon! I can buy those lands that no one wants. Even if it's wasteland, I can find a buyer!"

Simon immediately raised his hand and asked someone to put Jacob down.

Simon looked suspicious because Jacob came here not long after Lucy left, so there must be something wrong.

But Simon couldn't ignore Jacob's words. He urgently needed to cash in on the occupied land to strengthen his military strength.

"To be honest, Count Lucy also wants those destroyed territories, but the price she offered is too low. You are just a businessman. Can you offer a higher price than the Count?"

Jacob adjusted his collar and returned to his original composure.

"Of course~ Sir Simon, I am a professional businessman. Selling low-value items at high prices is my professional skill~"

Simon will not be easily fooled by Jacob's sweet words.

"Aren't you afraid that Count Lucy will cause trouble for you? Aren't you afraid that other nobles will come and ruin your investment? Aren't you afraid that someone will kill you?"

Jacob remained unshaken in the face of Simon's questioning.

"Since Sir Simon doesn't trust me, why not give me a piece of scorched earth to try first? If I can sell it at a high price, it won't be too late to negotiate a deal later~"