After Morrison had finished speaking, Theo asked at a leisurely pace, "So do you think that these new territories like Hope Village also hold the formula in their hands like Hope Village does?"
If that was the case, finding these territories would be very easy, especially since many of them were only level 1. It might be difficult to control Hope Village, but wouldn’t it be very simple to control these smaller territories?
Unexpectedly, Morrison shook his head. "The food formula is simple, and many residents know it, but that’s not effective. What’s crucial are the cooking skills and the key ingredients. Hope Village keeps their ingredients well-hidden. The finished product ingredients we bought have all been researched by my people, and except for a rare few for which we could find substitutes, we’re completely in the dark about the rest. They must have unique production thods. If other new territories could do it too, sooner or later, they would figure it out upon learning of Hope Village’s reputation. Instead of demanding their formula, we’d be better off taking advantage of Hope Village’s current market superiority to take over the market and profit sooner."
Knowing that the thods for so of the rchandise were widely known and could be replicated, Morrison had already discarded the notion of keeping it a secret.
Now aware of Theo’s thinking, he made the sa argunt.
Most importantly, he had a premonition that going down that route would not be to his benefit.
As Theo listened to Morrison’s words, he frowned and then said, "You seem to be quite fond of Hope Village, and even though many rchant teams have approached you, you haven’t responded. Today you’ve told so much. Do you have any plans?"
At this juncture, he stopped beating around the bush.
Morrison, seeing how frank the other party was, straightened up and responded, "I’ve signed an exclusive sales agreent with Hope Village for Lovisa City. I can’t protect it by myself."
Theo’s gaze flickered as he listened and asked, "How many people has Hope Village made such agreents with?"
"At least dozens of rchant teams and rcenary teams, involving territories both large and small. Among them is a dal Award Team from the Royal Capital. That baron has also signed a contract with Hope Village." After so thought, Morrison revealed this information.
So that’s how it was!
Hearing this, Theo understood why the other party had told him so much; at its core, it was still because of his own interests.
Involved with so many territories and even the nobility from the Royal Capital, it certainly seed troubleso.
Seemingly reading Theo’s thoughts, Morrison added, "The lord would know once he personally visits Hope Village. Although I have my own plans, all that I have said is true. If you visit and still have other intentions, then you can disregard what I said today. Whatever you decide to do then, I will follow you."
With the last statent, Morrison was displaying loyalty, handing the initiative over to Theo.
Of course, he was not afraid at all.
Because such an action was indeed not a loss for him.
Compared to the still-developing Hope Village, Theo, supported by the rchant team from Lovisa City, was also a "big thigh" to lean on.
Of course, what he believed more was that anyone with so brains who visited Hope Village would not easily overlook his existence.
Theo, seeing Morrison speaking so confidently, beca even more curious and then nodded, agreeing to Morrison’s proposal.
However, as soon as he left, he imdiately dispatched several smaller rchant teams under his command to do business in neighboring territories, while also scouting for new territories similar to Hope Village.
Even if he trusted seventy percent of what Morrison said, it did not hinder him from making a backup plan.
Ambition, why would he not have it?
**
Royal Capital, San Sebastian City.
Upon reaching a city near the Royal Capital, Charlotte led her team directly to use the Transmission Array.
If it wasn’t for carrying goods from Hope Village, she would have been reluctant since such a large group of people would cost a significant amount of money. But now, with valuable goods in hand, she naturally wanted to quickly return to her territory and turn those goods into tangible wealth.
As the Transmission Array flickered, Charlotte’s dal Award Team returned to the Capital.
As they appeared, the soldiers guarding the city gates instantly took notice.
After all, it was rare to see teams that went out on missions returning via the Transmission Array.
Though convenient, the Transmission Array consud a considerable amount of Magic Energy—the further the distance and the larger the number of people, the greater the energy required.
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