Everyone looked rather awkward when they heard that voice.
The speaker was none other than Baron Billier.
As soon as Baron Billier arrived in Bunta City, he had forcibly driven the Xinfei Merchant Guild out of his territory, making his break with the guild clear to everyone.
Yet after the entire Xinfei Merchant Guild moved to Sankton Manor, Baron Billier had unexpectedly settled down. He had not gone out of his way to trouble Xu Yi and the guild as everyone had expected.
Given this situation, everyone had naturally begun to suspect that Baron Billier had expelled the Xinfei Merchant Guild on the Stark Family's orders, rather than of his own accord.
But now, hearing Baron Billier suddenly voice such explicit opposition here caught everyone by surprise.
Xu Yi glanced at Baron Billier without showing any anger. He smiled and said, "Your Lordship, Bunta City certainly doesn't belong to me alone. If we can successfully redevelop it, everyone in the city will benefit."
Baron Billier snorted again. "Everyone will benefit? President Xu, do you think you're fooling children? As far as I can see, only you and your Xinfei Merchant Guild stand to benefit. Why else would you be so eager?"
Xu Yi looked at Baron Billier, thought for a moment, then asked, "So, Your Lordship, does that mean you oppose this comprehensive redevelopment project?"
Baron Billier stared coldly at Xu Yi. "Don't try to trap me with your words. The city lord proposed this comprehensive redevelopment project, so of course I won't oppose it. But I won't express my support either."
Everyone's expressions grew even more peculiar. They thought his choice of words was quite something.
Since the city lord had proposed it, refusing to express support was effectively opposition. What was the point of that explanation?
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