188. Cape Holiday · Human Sentiments & Worldly Wisdom_3

"If you can't comprehend this, then..."

"No, I fully understand your point, and how massive the potential gains you speak of are."

Major Fraser's mind raced, then he said:

"But if you want to pique my father's interest, you'll probably have to bleed a bit more. After all, you're not denying the existential threat Transylvania faces in the Black Disaster War. You'll need to throw in some extra 'insurance' for that risk. Perhaps by pledging some tax revenue as collateral..."

"Have you ever thought about becoming a Vampire? Major Fraser, you're really cut out for our line of work. I even think our physically draining methods are too soft-hearted compared to the strategies employed by well-established capitalists like yourself."

Morphy retorted, visibly irked.

He said:

"Exemption from all sorts of taxes for the first three years at 30%!"

"50%!"