Carlo could now see the starkly different attitudes between Maybach and Daimler.
Cadil had thoroughly investigated the identities of the two men long before taking action.
"Mr. Daimler, if you are willing to remain in Spain to work, both you and Mr. Maybach will receive the same treatment as Mr. Benz, and you will also own shares in the company where you work."
"I will not restrict your personal freedom either. Every university in Spain will be open to you. You may study and work at any university in Spain, and your family members may attend university as well."
"Please believe in my sincerity. Regarding automobile and engine research, I will not interfere with you in any way. I will merely provide you with an unending stream of funding for your research." Maybach was clearly not opposed to working in Spain. All that remained was to persuade Daimler, and the three founders of Benz Company would essentially be brought together.
Carlo was also very curious. What sort of impact would these three have on the automobile industry if they were brought together ahead of time?
"Very well, Your Majesty. It seems I have no choice," Daimler said with a helpless nod and a bitter smile. "But I hope Your Majesty will honor your word, refrain from interfering with our research, and provide us with sufficient research funding."
What Daimler feared most was Carlo using his status as king to meddle in their research, leaving him unable to conduct his own work as he pleased.
If Carlo was willing to abide by the principle of noninterference in research, then working in Spain was not quite so repellent after all.
After all, Carlo had also promised benefits for their families. For a man who was married and had children, that was indeed