Prince

Wreck's POV

"Northport?"

I was shocked and confused with the words that came out of Prince Larry's mouth. What is this thing that they are planning to build? Is it some kind of port?!

"Yes, chairman. Northport is the name of the port that we are going to build at this part of the Great River." Prince Larry replied.

"May I ask what is the purpose of this my Prince?" Mello asked.

"My father, King Hendery, has been planning on expanding the influence of our country towards the north, and he believes that this project will be the first step of that dream. Building a port is a very essential part when it comes to trade and industry. I am quite glad that the Chairman himself reached out first because we actually are planning to ask your permission about this project." The prince explained.

So they are actually building a port in order to add more flexibility for their nation. That is actually a very brilliant idea. This guy said that they are asking for permission which I am kind of suspicious about.

"Alright, if you actually want for permission then let us hear your proposal, Prince Larry," I asked.

"Oh?! No need to be intimidating here, Chairman Wreck. All we want is your approval of our project. We promise that we won't harm any of the territories that you claimed."

I need to gain control of the discussion here.

"Really? Are you still to negotiate with us even though we are allies with the Sandon Republic and the Kingdom of Zione, which are both your enemies?" I asked with fierce.

He looks intimidated for a bit but maintained his face.

"Of course it is not like we are forming an alliance or anything right? We are just telling you guys are plans to avoid confusion within the two nations. Other countries are not involved in this arrangement. We just want peace between the two countries and that is it. Do you agree?"

This man sure knows his words to choose, but I am also capable of that.

"I am willing to agree, but since you are the one requesting plus your brother also attacked us earlier, we also need some kind of compensation and the deal is done." I requested.

The other guys with me seem happy with my words. It looks like that was the right thing to do. We have the leverage here, why not get some things that we can get right?

The Prince was taken aback with my statement but looks like he has realized that he has no choice but to comply.

"Alright, we will be gifting you 200 gold. Is that enough?"

"That will do."

"I guess we have reached an agreement here."

"Now that it is over, we will be now taking our leave, Prince Larry."

"Alright, good luck with your travels Chairman Wreck."

We then bid our farewells and rode back home to Crimson City.

While on the road, I asked Head executive Mello and the rest of the men.

"Would you guys consider that talks as a success?"

The first one to reply was Kaji.

"Of course Chairman! Even though I wanted more battle, it was still great that we are at peace with those guys plus we have some additional gifts with us!" Kaji replied cheerfully.

"I agree with Kaji, Wreck. It is a major victory for our side because we did not spark any war with the Thrile, but I am still mad at that Prince that attacked us! What was his name again? Was it Hentor? Hontor?" Kirth said.

"It was Prince Hector, General Kirth. I also believe it was a very successful trip, Young Wreck. As long as we are not hostile with a larger Kingdom then we are fine." Chief Well explained.

"What about you, Everett?" I asked since he has been very quiet throughout the trip.

"It was okay, Chairman."

Geez, this guy is really a man with few words.

"What about you Head Executive Mello? You have been silent. Are you perhaps not feeling well?" Chief Well asked Mello.

"Not really, Chief Well. I just don't feel like we won that deal." Mello replied with doubts in his words.

"How can you say that, Sir Executive!? We did not have a war and we also got a lot of gold, is that not a win for you?" Kaji asked loudly.

Geez, this guy is very noisy.

"I know that, General Kaji. We won for now but I feel like we lost in the long run. What if the Kingdom of Thrile suddenly attacks us? I just can't help but have those thoughts in my mind. That agreement was filled with loopholes. No proper papers and documents were used in order to certify that agreement. They could easily exploit that in their favor which is why I feel like we did not win." Mello explained.

Everyone on the bus was silent. Mello is right. It really looks like we lost if we look at that perspective.

Damn! I did not think more about it thoroughly! That Prince Larry sure knows how to handle these situations. I better prepare something in order to prevent us from going towards the losing side.

"The Head executive is right. We might have been exploited, which is why we are going to prepare for the worst. Are you guys with me?!"

"Yes Sir!"

I hope that worst won't ever come here.

Larry's POV

"So, how did the negotiations went, Prince Larry?"

"It was about to be flawless if not for that dumb brother of mine!!" I replied with rage.

"Calm down, Prince Larry. We know that Prince Hector is still young and full of energy. As long as the negotiations did not go horribly for our side, we are fine!"

"You better shut up, General Avill! By the way, why are you here!?" I asked.

"Your father ordered me to join your company because you ordered Prince Hector to go back home."

"So you are basically that dumbass' replacement, right?"

"Oh, don't say it like that. The King just wants to make these plans a little bit faster."

"So your saying is that we should hurry up and proceed with the next step?"

"Precisely, Prince Larry."

That impatient King!

"Fine, did you bring your men?"

"Of course! Your highness is taking this seriously."

"then tell your men that we will be starting tomorrow!!"

This will be a very long week for me.

-NEXT DAY-

Wreck's POV

-MEETING HALL, UNION BUILDING, CRIMSON CITY, MUDLAND UNION-

Everyone that was with me yesterday is gathered again in the meeting hall.

"Why are we here again, Wreck?!" Kirth asked.

"Why are we the only ones here? What about the other Assembly members?" Chief Well added.

"Alright, before I answer your questions, I am going to tell you first the agenda of the meeting."

"What is it?"

"Today, we are going to expand our borders!"

-TO BE CONTINUED-