Profit stirred the heart. Spurred on by the generous prizes, the students entered a frenzy of cutthroat competition, and the laboratories were packed every day.
In fact, it was not only the students who coveted the magic potions. Many academy instructors were tempted as well. But this was a competition for students, and they could not bring themselves to lower their dignity and join in.
Everyone busied themselves enthusiastically, laying the technical foundation for the establishment of Near East Development Bank.
The first batch of Magic Crystal Cards arrived, and the three branches opened simultaneously. There were no flowers, no applause; they simply began operating in silence. A bank that kept such a low profile naturally could not expect much business. The first customers who came to open accounts were all old friends showing their support.
It was not that Hudson did not understand the importance of publicity. The main issue was that the bank was still feeling its way through operations and simply lacked the capacity to serve more customers.
After all, their main clients at the moment were noble lords. They could hardly make them line up to conduct business, could they?
Since they had chosen the high-end route, they had to provide matching service. With few customers in the early stages, it was the perfect opportunity to train the staff.
The three branches issued a total of 136 Magic Crystal Cards. Such a number on opening day left Lord Hudson very satisfied.
The number of customers was indeed small, but they were all high-quality clients. More than a hundred cardholders deposited over 300,000 gold coins in cash, giving him plenty of face.
Outside the world of the Beastfolk, compromise and concession meant decline. The infighting among the various races was far fiercer than anything in the human