On Selling Dreams, I, Thor, Am a Professional, Part Two

"For example, I could buy five hundred pounds of that stuff."

Thor's voice rang out, his expression still composed. Even though he sensed Lajos Assad's killing intent, he paid it no mind.

He was merely an unfavored Assad offspring. His threat was practically nonexistent.

More importantly, Thor believed the other man would not act rashly.

And indeed, that was the case.

The instant Thor's words fell, Lajos Assad's body jolted.

"What did you say?"

The words slipped out before he could stop them, his expression filled with disbelief.

"What I said, Lord Lajos, should be perfectly clear to you."

"Isn't that right?"

Still smiling, Thor looked at Lajos Assad.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Taking a deep breath and calming his turbulent thoughts, Lajos Assad asked again.

"These are fifty gold coins."

"Consider them a deposit."

Thor was even more direct. He took fifty gold coins from his pocket and placed them before him.

At the sight of the fifty gold coins, Lajos Assad's breathing grew heavy.

A multitude of expressions flickered across his face.

He was conflicted and hesitant.

Five hundred gold coins were indeed tempting enough.

If the other party had not been a member of the Dreyrosa Family, he might have agreed already.

But the other party was a member of the Dreyrosa Family. Lajos Assad had no way to verify whether his words were true, nor did he dare believe them.

What if Thor was merely trying to lure him into selling Blazing Oil? Once exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Yet if he refused to sell it—

This Dreyrosa Family member already knew.

And this was five hundred gold coins. He truly found himself torn.

Seemingly noticing Lajos Assad's conflict, Thor gave a light laugh, and his expression turned solemn.

"Lord Lajos, if my information is correct, you are not valued by your family. Even for your coming-of-age ceremony, all you received was this tiny shop in Loren City. Lord Lajos, do you truly intend to remain in this shop forever?"

His voice drifted out, abruptly pulling Lajos Assad from his indecision.

Hearing Thor's words, he frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Lajos Assad's expression darkened. In his view, this Dreyrosa Family member was clearly insulting him.

His tone grew somewhat stiff.

"No, no, Lord Lajos, I'm afraid you misunderstand me. What I mean is that we can cooperate."

Thor waved his hand, looking toward Lajos as he spoke slowly.

"Cooperate?"

Hearing that word, Lajos's heart stirred.

"Yes, cooperate. I, Thor Dreyrosa, am building up my territory. You know that developing a territory requires a great deal of supplies, and that damned Habs Merchant Guild is practically made up of vampires. They actually charge ten times the market price to drain my pitiful gold coins. This is simply desecrating the Goddess of Life!"

Thor nodded, speaking with indignation.

Hearing Thor's indignant words, Lajos Assad's mouth twitched.

"Lord Thor, indeed, they are desecrating the Goddess of Life. But I must remind you that the entire Northern Province belongs to Marquis Lehman, and the Habs Merchant Guild belongs to Marquis Lehman as well. Let alone you and me, Lord Thor, even our families cannot compare to a Marquis."

Lajos Assad spoke with a bitter smile, his expression tinged with a sigh.

"No, no, Lord Lajos, you misunderstand again. I never said we would oppose the Habs Merchant Guild. Your friend Thor Dreyrosa needs some things, and as a friend, you give him some. Then, in gratitude, I give my friend some gold coins. That seems like perfectly normal dealings between friends, doesn't it?"

"Just like this time. My friend, Lord Lajos, gave me some treasured Life Elixir, and I gave my friend fifty gold coins. As long as we are not involved in the slave trade, I believe the Habs Merchant Guild will not care."

Thor spoke with a light smile.

Hearing his words, Lajos naturally understood.

A trace of mockery appeared on his face.

"Lord Thor, you truly are clever. You want me to smuggle goods for you while bearing no responsibility yourself. Once we are discovered, even if someone is convicted, it will only be me, not you."

"My apologies, but I, Lajos, have no interest in such cooperation."

"Ram, see Lord Thor out."

As he spoke, Lajos stood again, ready to end the meeting.

"Farewell, Lord Lajos."

Thor smiled and shook his head, turning directly to leave. However, as though remembering something, he stopped and spoke again.

"Oh, right."

"Lord Lajos, there is something you may not know. I, Thor Dreyrosa, am Engel Dreyrosa's ninth son. Fortunately, I have received Father's favor. Father gave me one Great Knight, fifty Formal Knights, and several hundred Apprentice Knights. I believe I should have no problem passing the kingdom's upcoming assessment."

"I had thought Lord Lajos would be happy to cooperate with a Baron, but it seems Lord Lajos does not care. Then I was presumptuous. Farewell."

After saying that, he turned once more without the slightest hesitation.

"What?"

Thor's words made Lajos's pupils contract, shock appearing in his eyes.

One Great Knight, fifty Formal Knights, and several hundred Apprentice Knights—he naturally understood what that represented.

"Lord Thor, please wait."

He hurriedly called out.

"If Lord Lajos does not believe me, you may visit Eagle Ridge at any time."

Thor turned back. His words still carried a smile, while his expression was supremely confident.

Looking at Thor's confident expression, Lajos's heart shook endlessly.

There was disbelief, suspicion, and also envy and jealousy.

Yes, envy and jealousy.

Thinking of his own circumstances, then looking at the young knight before him—

Envy and jealousy naturally welled up within him.

But only for a moment.

Very quickly, he suppressed those emotions.

He knew exactly what he needed.

That was also the main reason he had risked smuggling goods.

At this moment, he would not allow his emotions to completely override his reason.

"Whew!"

Lajos slowly let out a breath of stale air and calmed himself.

A smile bloomed across his face again.

"You are right, Lord Thor, my friend!"

"This is merely a gift between friends. The Life Elixir you require can be delivered tomorrow. Where should it be delivered?"

His words no longer carried their previous stiffness or distance. Instead, they were incomparably warm, as though they truly were old friends who had not met for years.

"Thank you, my friend. I think Maple Leaf Territory, fifty miles outside Loren City, would be a fine place."

Hearing Lajos's words, Thor could not help but sigh inwardly in relief, and a smile appeared on his face as well.

"Indeed, that is a fine place!"

"Then how about at dusk?"

"Of course, my friend."