Margarida Magg held a cup of tea and looked at Goethe's study curiously.
The tea in the cup is black tea from the North, with a little ginger juice and honey added - it is a little spicy at first, but then it becomes sweet. Goethe likes this kind of tea very much, especially when he is reading late at night in the North. After drinking a cup of tea like this, the coldness can be dispelled immediately, warming the stomach to the whole body.
The books in the study are in disarray.
There were books piled on the desk, bedside, next to the sofa, and even on the side of the table legs, without any classification.
"I thought you, Goethe, would keep all your books neatly organized and read them meticulously."
Margarida said in surprise.
"Why?"
"Because that's the feeling you give me - vigilant, serious, and... ruthless."
"People like this shouldn't read books in such a disorganized way."
"Are you hiding something with them?"
Margarida analyzed it carefully.
Goethe shrugged.
"How about you look for it?"
"Is it really possible?"
Goethe made a gesture of invitation.
Margarida, the second daughter of the Tulip family, was also not polite. She just started to look through those books. She picked up a book on the desk and flipped through it twice. It was normal. Then she picked up a book below. The moment she opened it, her face turned slightly red. Then, she looked at the books on the bedside, picked up one, and just opened it, her face became even redder.
Next is the one next to the sofa and at the table leg.
Every time she opened it, Margarida blushed a little.
After finishing reading all the books, the second daughter of the Tulip family sat back in her chair with a slightly hurried breath, drank a sip of tea, and calmed her mind.
"I didn't expect your taste to be so unique."
The second daughter of the Tulip family said this with a hint of resentment and dissatisfaction.
Margarida's voice ensured that she would be treated respectfully in any situation.
Both men and women were polite to her.
She is never allowed to see these little Liu Beis.
Of course, Margarida read it secretly.
But that was out of pure curiosity.
Moreover, those little Liu Beis all have light tastes, far from being as bold as the one here by Goethe, who actually has... animals.
"What you see on the desk is what I love to see."
"The things at the head of the bed, the sofa, and the legs of the table were all sent to me by Enmlai. You know, a guy like Enmlai who pursues novelty and excitement always wants to make something different."
Goethe said very calmly.
This is half true and half false.
The book is indeed Enmlek's.
But it was not Enmlek who brought it here on his own initiative; it was Goethe who brought it here.
As for why it is so complete?
Of course it was because Enmlek had a wide range of interests and had nothing to do with Goethe.
"Yeah?"
Margarita was a little skeptical.
"certainly."
Goethe sat on one side of the sofa, turned his head and looked at the second daughter of the Tulip family opposite him, pointed at the sofa where she was sitting, and said, "There is a collection behind the sofa cushions, do you want to take a look?"
"don't want."
"How could you treat a lady like this?"
"You are really ungentlemanly."
Margarida shook her head, anger in her eyes.
Goethe didn't care.
Not only did he not care about Margarida's anger, he also didn't care about her attitude. He only cared about her money.
500w gold grams!
Goethe had never seen so much money in the 'Anchor World'.
Goethe could even guarantee that there was not enough money in the treasury of his uncle, the Grand Duke of the North.
But the woman in front of him took it out.
And he told him frankly.
What does this indicate?
Or, what does this represent?
Not hard to guess.
The other party must have seen the "business opportunity" of him challenging all second-level professionals - Goethe never doubted that someone saw through his purpose.
There are smart people in every world.
Of course, there are also people like Sheila who look smart but are actually extremely stupid.
But not Margarita Mag.
The second daughter of the Tulip family who dared to escape from her marriage was quite smart and courageous. Otherwise, she would not have been able to take 5 million gold coins with her when she escaped from the family's arrangement.
This is not something that ordinary people can do.
Goethe didn't have much experience with women like this.
Because, most of the time, he kept his distance.
But 500w gold grams...
So fragrant!
The blood in his body was boiling and his soul was dancing.
His brain and heart were telling him.
He has decided to get 500w Jinke!
He said so!
When God comes, it is also his!
Therefore, Goethe prepared for a negotiation - the other party had taken the initiative to come to him, which had already given him a little initiative, so he didn't mind getting a little more.
Therefore, the following arrangement was made: Margarida was invited to the study.
As for the little Liu Bei in the study ?
They were already there.
They were not disorganized at the beginning, but last night when it was late and quiet, Goethe wanted to look through a certain fragment of them, but he couldn't find it.
In the end, it became such a mess.
Of course, I found it at the end.
But because I have looked through too many things before, even if I find what I originally wanted, it becomes boring. It's just like the first love in life, why is it so hard to forget?
Isn’t it because you can’t get what you want?
When you finally get it at a certain moment, you find once again that you seem to be wrong.
Moreover, this feeling was definitely born in an instant when I fulfilled the ultimate dream of my first love and felt each other's body temperature.
As I keep going in and out, I become more and more doubtful about life.
No need to doubt it.
Most of the time, it’s because we’re old and no longer able to do it.
A small number?
That just confuses the present with the past.
The people in front of me look the same.
But it’s different from what I remember at the beginning.
So, you can’t get it even if you ask for it.
Not love.
Love is too complicated.
Goethe couldn't understand it, and was even less willing to touch it - and, compared to love, money was much more real, it was real, tangible, and could be held in the hands.
So, Goethe looked at Margarida, who was smiling.
"I think you're thinking of something disrespectful."
The second daughter of the Tulip family frowned slightly.
She felt she had miscalculated.
Before coming, she thought she was fully prepared and seemed to have given up the initiative, but with 500w gold as bait, it only took a moment for her to take the initiative back.
Just as Goethe guessed.
Margarida Mag, who was in Bear Castle in the north, discovered a "business opportunity".
At first, the second daughter of the Tulip family didn't care.
She thought it was just a game of chance like any other.
She played it when she was in Faber.
Even, the next step was organized.
The "little game" that was all the rage in Sachs was the work of the second daughter of the Tulip family. So, as time went by and some of the rules set by Goethe came into being, the second daughter of the Tulip family keenly discovered the differences.
Unconsciously, she began to understand more deeply.
Then, she felt an opportunity to live a more fulfilling life seemed to have arisen.
but……
Why Goethe was different from what she had imagined.
In other words, he was different from the Goethe in the intelligence she had collected.
The Goethe in the intelligence is calm, cautious, tough, and ruthless, which makes people feel troubled.
But the other party's calmness and caution made her feel easy to attack.
After all, she has an extraordinary background.
After all, she still has 5 million gold.
After all, she is a woman, and a beautiful one at that.
Based on these three points, she specially prepared six plans.
But I miscalculated.
She even felt uneasy once again about being a woman and being beautiful.
Margarida Magg glanced at little Liu Bei in the study, and looking at Goethe with a smile on his face and burning eyes in front of him, she couldn't help but shrink back.
That gaze that seemed to be real...
A little scary.
But immediately, the second daughter of the Tulip family felt the hardness behind the sofa cushion.
It is a collectible version of Little Liu Bei.
Suddenly, the other party jumped up like a frightened deer.
Goethe smiled.
Having achieved his goal, he spread his hands and leaned back on the sofa.
"Don't be like that."
"I have no other intentions, I just want your money."
Goethe spoke more openly of his purpose.
money?
Margarida Mag was stunned.
Surrounded by little Liu Beis, it was hard for her not to have preconceived ideas - as the second daughter of the Tulip family, Faber's extravagant and chaotic life in the upper class had nothing to do with her.
She could watch but she couldn't participate.
Because her identity determines that she must be loyal to her future husband.
This is her value as the second daughter of the Tulip family.
It can also be said to be the greatest value.
Even if he escaped from Fapore at this time.
Margarida Mag also needs to maintain this value.
She had escaped.
But what if he gets caught?
If she loses her value, it will be a miserable end.
Not to mention dying alone, with the methods used by her father and brother, there is a high probability that she will be secretly executed, and then a replacement will be found to live under her name and identity and bring considerable benefits to the family.
So, Margarida Mag is very careful.
I was really a little scared by Goethe.
She knows how scary a man with a brain obsessed with X can be.
But, now?
Margarida Magg did not feel relieved after Goethe's confession.
Instead, I felt angry.
Of course, it was definitely not the kind of anger that a little girl would feel when she thought she was being watched but found out that she wasn't - Margarida Mag was not a little girl.
If she were really a little girl, she would definitely be fascinated by Dirkmer.
The identity, strength, and appearance of the Grand Master of the Order of the Rose all fit the little girl's aesthetic taste.
What annoyed her was that she had been fooled by Goethe!
That’s right!
I was just fooled!
"Did you do this on purpose?"
Margarida Mag sat back down, her eyes and tone filled with dissatisfaction.
"You didn't mean it?"
Goethe asked back with a smile.
"I'm just here for the deal."
Margarida Mag emphasized.
"Then I'm here for a better deal."
Goethe reiterated.
The uncompromising conversation made Margarida Magg frown slightly.
She looked at Goethe.
At this time, the second daughter of the Tulip family directly gave up her previous plan - she originally wanted to take the initiative, occupy the majority, or at least half.
Now?
One third would be good.
Even, a quarter.
"What percentage of 5 million gold grams can you get?"
Margarida Mag asked directly.
She didn't want to go around in circles anymore.
She felt that if she continued, the situation would only get worse.
"Um?"
"What's the meaning?"
At this time, Goethe showed some confusion.
"I'm asking you, what percentage of your business can 5 million Jinke take? My bottom line is 30%."
Margarida Mag throws out the so-called bottom line.
As for the bottom line?
The bottom line in a transaction is meant to be broken.
“Not even a cent.”
"If you ask for it strongly, I can probably give you one percent."
"This is based on the premise that the 5 million gold and your identity can bring me more convenience."
Goethe shook his head.
"Are you planning on robbing?"
Margarida Mag growled.
At this time, Margarida Mag was really angry and felt insulted.
The second daughter of the Tulip family stood up and prepared to leave.
"Aren't you ready to hear why I dare to give you one percent?"
Just before the other party opened the door, Goethe said slowly.
Margarita Mag stopped.
Although Goethe's behavior at this time was different from what she expected, there was one thing she was sure of - Goethe was not that arrogant and ignorant person.
Such a person would never really make such a request.
unless……
Have something to rely on.
The second daughter of the Tulip family came back and sat down again.
However, the hardness of the collectible Little Liu Bei made her sit very uncomfortably and she needed to adjust her posture.
"You should know your current situation, right?"
"It looks happy - after all, you have 5 million gold grams."
"But what is the truth?"
"As long as the Tulip Family is not stupid, you will be caught soon - after all, you have 5 million gold grams."
"And the reason you came to me and told me so frankly that you have 5 million gold grams is that in addition to seeing this 'business opportunity', you are also seeking protection."
"Use 5 million gold as a bargaining chip to obtain the protection of the North."
"With my uncle and elder brother here, the Tulip family won't make a big move, which gives you room to maneuver."
"Is it right?"
Goethe picked up the teacup and took a sip.
5 million gold coins, he must get it.
But he will never let 500w gold dazzle his eyes.
He could see clearly what these 5 million gold grams represented.
"right!"
Margarida Magg did not equivocate on this issue.
Since Goethe had seen it, it would be an insult for her to continue to evade the question.
That's what she thought.
She even added fuel to the fire after the news that she had escaped from her marriage for love came out.
The purpose is to gain more freedom.
"Have you ever thought about how long this kind of shelter can last?"
Goethe continued to ask.
"What's the meaning?"
Margarida Magg looked at Goethe.
"You know about the feud between Tesin and the North, right?"
"Something very beneficial to the North is happening in Tesin right now. My uncle and three cousins ​​will never miss this rare opportunity."
"But Faber is watching from the sidelines."
"In order to successfully dispatch troops, the North must have a good relationship with Fabol."
"Guess what we're going to do?"
Goethe looked at Maggarida Magg with a smile.
The second daughter of the Tulip family's face turned pale instantly.
How to get along well with Faber?
What could be easier than sending her straight back?
She and 500w Jinke returned to Fabol.
Back to Sark.
Back to the tulip family.
The problem in the north was easily solved.
Given the personalities of her father and brother, they would definitely agree.
It's not just her, it's also because the Tulip Family is targeting the Rose Family - her father and brother will not allow the king of the Rose Family to gain such great merit.
Even if you want to get it, it is the tulip family.
Thinking of this, the second daughter of the Tulip family almost ran away.
However, seeing Goethe's smiling face, she suppressed her fear.
"So, you have a solution?"
Goethe proposed the one percent because he had a way to do it.
Putting down the teacup , Goethe sat up straight and stared at Magreda Mag.
"You just want to escape."
"Have you ever thought of taking the initiative?"
Goethe asked.
Hearing these words, Margarida Mag stood up immediately.
"I thought you would have some brilliant ideas!"
"So you just want to use me to stir up trouble in Fabol?"
"What's the difference between a guy like you and a jerk like Dirkmer?"
After saying this, the second daughter of the Tulip family was about to leave again.
Goethe shook his head.
"Of course, there is a difference!"
"Dirkmo wants to use you to ascend the throne he has longed for. I even doubt that you can escape successfully. This guy also played a dishonorable role."
"Compared to using you to gain the support of the Tulip Family and then compete with the Rose Family, it is better to let you escape and directly trigger the conflict between the two families."
"He probably thought he had a sure win, or that he had some backup plan, so he did this."
"Besides, do you think your father and brother know that you are going to run away?"
After Margarida Mag appeared, Goethe looked into Faber's information about the rose family and the tulip family in detail.
Especially the Grand Master of the Order of the Rose, who was a member of the Rose Family, but was willing to choose to marry the second daughter of the Tulip Family - Goethe had dug deep into this point.
Then, something interesting happened.
Margarida Mag's escape was not the work of one person alone, but was facilitated by a group of people.
Simply put, a group of old foxes are playing with the little white rabbit.
Margarita Mag stopped.
She is not a fool.
Before, she had some bad guesses, but she didn't let herself think about them.
At this moment, as Goethe said it, she had to face it.
Taking a deep breath, the second daughter of the Tulip family sat back again.
Moreover, this time she did not adjust her sitting posture, but directly pulled out the little Liu Bei from behind the sofa cushion and prepared to hand it to Goethe.
However, the words 'The First Extraordinary Battle' were written on the cover of Little Liu Bei.
"This is?"
Margarida Mag was stunned.
"I've put so much effort into this, so I want to turn this 'business opportunity' into something that can be recycled - otherwise, it would be a huge loss."
"Just like you, since you appear in front of me, of course I have to dig out more gold from you!"
"5 million gold grams?"
“This is just the beginning!”
Goethe smiled.
He, Goethe, was greedy.
"The North will help me?"
Margarida Magg asked in a deep voice, holding the book in her hand.
"certainly!"
"But you need to take some risks. If you succeed, you will be free, or even become the queen of Fabol - something that the saint didn't do."
"What if I fail?"
"You will most likely be burned to death like that saint."
Goethe sighed.
"Why should I trust you?"
Margarida Magg still struggled.
"At this time, you can choose not to believe me, and then leave here and wait for your father or brother to catch you, or for my uncle to send you back."
"It's your freedom, your choice."
"And me?"
"As a northerner, I don't have any bloodline from the Rose Family or the Tulip Family. I can't participate in it, let alone fight for the throne."
"I just want more money."
Goethe made no secret of his purpose.
This made Margarida Mag feel a little relieved.
"So what should I do?"
Margarida Magg gritted her teeth and asked.
The second daughter of the Tulip family finally made up her mind.
Goethe stretched out his hand.
"5 million."
Goethe said so.
"Can I have one percent?"
Margarida Mag confirmed.
Different from before, the second daughter of the Tulip family at this time only hopes to get one percent.
Even if Goethe didn't give it to her, she wouldn't say anything.
In fact, Goethe really didn't want to give it.
But for the sake of future plans, he had to give it.
"Can ."
Goethe said, trying to suppress his heartache.
Margarida Magg disappeared in an instant.
When she appeared again, there was a box in her hand.
"5 million gold tickets."
Margarida Mag handed the box to Goethe.
The weight, the flavor, no problem.
The moment Goethe took over, he made his judgment.
"Can you tell me what to do now?"
"Why don't you open that book you have in your hand and take a look?"
"The answer is already in your hands."
Goethe pointed at the book, and Margarida Mag immediately opened the book in her hand, and then -
"ah!"
The second daughter of the Tulip family let out a scream of shame and anger.
She saw a large area of ​​those slippery tentacles.
This was an area she had never been exposed to.
Immediately, she shouted at Goethe.
"You scoundrel! Bastard!"
"You are ignorant! Shallow!"
Goethe fought back mercilessly. At the same time, his face became serious and he spoke word by word.
“You only see the filthy side, but you don’t see the holy side.”
"It's just like you have no idea what Faber needs right now."
"What do you need?"
The second daughter of the Tulip family asked cooperatively.
Goethe stood up and walked in front of the other party. He lowered his head and looked at the somewhat bewildered Margarida Mag. He leaned close to her ear and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"hero!"