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Magic Stone Tank (2)
Baron Frank was so happy that he felt like jumping up and down on the spot.
Even after seeing the newly completed Magic Stone Tank collapse, he still wanted to invest 10,000 dalants!
He was a completely different person from those who treated his creation as a mere waste of time.
"Ah, of course! Just trust me and leave it to me. I will somehow complete it."
Baron Frank showed satisfaction in his expression at Rockefeller's response.
'It seems he was really desperate for money. I didn't expect him to be so happy about it.'
"Don't worry about the money. If you need anything, just come to me anytime."
Baron Frank replied with a bright expression.
"No, that's more than enough help. I will take care of the rest myself."
"Very good. Excellent."
It was time to get to the main point.
There would be almost no one willing to invest such a huge sum of 10,000 dalants for the scrap metal that was right in front of them.
So, it was clear what Rockefeller wanted in return for taking such a risk.
"How much stake in the Magic Stone Tank can you give me?"
"Stake?"
"I am an investor, after all. I'm giving you 10,000 dalants, so I should get something in return. You didn't think I would just lend you the money and get interest in return, did you? No, I am investing in the Magic Stone Tank because I believe in it."
Despite what he said, Rockefeller had a kind smile on his face.
A good-natured impression.
However, it wasn't a pleasant thing to hear from the listener's perspective.
"Asking for a stake is like..."
Rockefeller was the first person to ask for a stake while investing in his project.
Others would simply lend him money and be satisfied with getting back several times the amount, but now, he was asking for a stake.
"I am not giving out stakes."
Baron Frank made a difficult expression and tried to seek Rockefeller's understanding.
'I just need to pay back several times the amount I borrowed. Why would he ask for a stake?'
"Instead, I will repay you several times the amount you lent me."
But Rockefeller wasn't going to accept that.
He had a clear reason why he had to become the owner of the Magic Stone Tank.
'I need the stake in the Magic Stone Tank for the upcoming First Prince as well.'
There was nothing more urgent for the mad war enthusiast than the Magic Stone Tank.
Therefore, he had to obtain it in order to stand up against the imminent First Prince without bowing.
'As long as I have the Magic Stone Tank, the First Prince won't be able to do anything to me. He needs the Magic Stone Tank, after all.'
"You seem to be misunderstanding something. I am investing a whopping 10,000 dalants here. 10,000 dalants is not a small amount, and with such an investment, I think I should be able to receive a stake."
"But the stake..."
To give a stake meant to share the fruits of the Magic Stone Tank that he had worked so hard to complete.
Baron Frank, who had confidence in his creation, still didn't like Rockefeller's proposal to take a stake.
'I can't give up the stake...'
"Why do you want a stake?"
Rockefeller's response was firm.
"I can only give you 10,000 dalants if I get a stake. Otherwise, I cannot invest in the Magic Stone Tank."
As they argued, Ricardo, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh.
One side was pretending to lend money they didn't have, and the other was being greedy with a piece of scrap metal that didn't even work properly.
How could he not laugh?
'I can't even say anything because it's so ridiculous.'
On the other hand, Baron Frank, who was driven by greed, still didn't like Rockefeller's proposal.
'Fine, I give up.'
"Ah..."
Baron Frank let out a sigh and erased the happy expression from his face, lost in thought for a moment.
'But I can't complete it without money...'
No matter how much he thought about it, his reason told him not to give up the stake.
Rockefeller, who had given him some time to think, began to speak.
"Are you still having trouble deciding? If you make a decision, you can come to me anytime. I won't have any regrets."
Rockefeller could easily counter the offer for the Magic Stone Tank that everyone was hesitant to invest in.
There was no one crazy enough to invest in the Magic Stone Tank except for him.
With only one exception.
'Well, there is one. Ryan Tepez.'
In the original novel, the Magic Stone Tank, which had many problems and obstacles, was only able to take shape due to the help of the First Prince, who was known as a crazy warmonger. If it weren't for the First Prince's help, the Magic Stone Tank would have remained a useless pile of scrap metal forever.
'But since I made my move first, it's unlikely that the Magic Stone Tank will be completed with the help of the First Prince.'
Rockefeller finished his thoughts and turned around to leave without any hesitation, showing that he was ready to move on.
Ricardo, who had been watching, also followed Rockefeller, but just as he was about to leave...
Rockefeller, who was walking a few steps ahead, suddenly turned around and threw a comment at the still-conflicted Frank.
"From what I see, you don't seem to have much intention of completing your work, which others laugh at and ridicule."
Upon hearing this, Frank stared at Rockefeller, who continued.
"If it were me, I would complete it by any means necessary and show them. And then I'd say, 'The one who was wrong was not me, but you.'"
"......"
Rockefeller turned his back again, still showing no regrets, despite his inner thoughts. Frank remained silent.
'Did I strike a nerve?'
Just as he was about to leave...
There was a voice calling Rockefeller.
It was Frank.
"Um, excuse me."
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