nownovels Chapter 414 Benson Becomes an Extraordinary?
Chapter 414 Benson Becomes an Extraordinary?
Chapter 414 Benson Becomes an Extraordinary?
"Robert's secrets may be beyond my imagination!" After leaving Leonard's house, Evan kept reviewing the negotiation in his mind and came to a conclusion with unusual certainty.
A few days ago, Evan revealed the matter of Pales to Robert, giving him an option to seek more benefits in the war between the Hermit of Destiny and the Secret Order.
He had only intended to inform Robert and then personally communicate with Palles to try and reach a more relaxed alliance.
Even if Pales was in terrible condition, he was still an archangel. Evan would have been satisfied if he could persuade him to cooperate with the Horn family like the Speaker of Life. But Robert was unusually interested in Pales and took the initiative to ask to come forward and talk to him about cooperation.
Without Evan's protection, personally negotiating the cooperation would have been extremely risky. Palles had exposed the Horn family's ambitions to the Augustus family, leaving no room for reconciliation in the current situation. All their previous efforts would have been in vain.
The Speaker of Life took the initiative to seek cooperation and showed great sincerity. At the same time, he made enemies of the Augustus family, which made Robert and Evan feel at ease with each other and form a deep alliance.
But they didn't have that much trust in Pales, especially without the threat of force.
Robert simply laughed off Ivan's concerns and insisted on personally negotiating the collaboration.
Throughout the negotiations, Palles did not look down on the Horn family and maintained a relatively equal stance, without even questioning whether the Horn family had the power to target Zarathustra.
All signs led Irwin to believe that Robert and Palles were engaged in a contest he was unaware of.
Robert genuinely spoke to Pales based on his position and strength, and Pales clearly acknowledged Robert's capabilities, considering that the Life Council Chairman was unwilling to have much contact with him, yet was willing to invest in Robert in advance.
In the Backlund Uprising, Robert unexpectedly killed an "ageless" witch, and this time, Palles's actions...
Evan was convinced that Robert had a deep secret, a secret that Adam might even be very wary of.
In fact, Evan had long suspected that Robert had a secret, but because of the tacit understanding between the two, he did not delve into it.
But at this moment, Evan had developed a genuine interest in Robert's secret.
However, his relationship with Robert was too special, which meant he couldn't use methods of probing the enemy; he could only observe silently in the days to come.
Because of Robert's intervention, Evan no longer needed to get involved in the operations against the Hermits of Destiny and the Secret Order. He could then focus his energy on training troops and dealing with Maxim.
Inside a coffee shop near King's Road in Backlund.
Melissa gently stirred her lemon-infused black tea with a spoon and occasionally wiped the water droplets off the window with a tissue.
Her black veil lay to the side, and in front of her was a plate of the cheapest bread, which she hadn't taken a bite of.
She was initially worried that sitting there for too long might upset the coffee shop owner, but she later discovered that the staff didn't show any intention of turning her away. Instead, they frequently refilled the coffee for customers like her who were waiting for their exams to end.
As time ticked by, the condensation on the glass windows increased, and Melissa found it increasingly difficult to concentrate on the people around her. The entire café seemed to grow quieter and quieter.
"They're out! They're out!"
An urgent voice broke the silence of the café, and almost everyone left their seats and rushed to the glass window to look outside.
Melissa, who had seen Benson through the window beforehand, struggled to squeeze outside.
When she finally squeezed out of the cafe, she realized she had forgotten to put her veil on the table. She wanted to go back, but looking at the crowded cafe, she had to give up the idea.
"Hey, what are you thinking about?"
Benson patted Melissa on the shoulder, glanced at the coffee shop, and asked with concern.
"Oh, it's nothing. I just left my hat at the cafe."
By the way, how did your test go today? Were the questions difficult?
"It might be difficult for others, but I have no problem with it. Arithmetic has always been one of my strengths."
Benson glanced around and, seeing that everyone was talking and no one was paying attention to him, said with a smile.
"When the exam ended, I saw that many people still had large blank spaces on their papers. When the papers were collected, they complained and pounded their feet and chests in frustration."
Do they think the government would hire another arithmetic expert for an ordinary government employee?
If that's the case, what's the difference between employing curly-haired baboons and employing other people?
Melissa secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then looked around and saw that many people were loudly complaining about the difficulty of the exam, and suspected that the reason for such difficult questions was that many positions had become custard positions.
"Benson, if you're really confident, you should start thinking about the interview now."
You must prepare a decent new outfit—
Before she could finish speaking, Melissa's expression darkened, and she could no longer continue, for the newest formal suit in the house had been buried with Klein.
Seeing this, Benson could only sigh slightly, the joy of the exam being over vanished, but he could only force a smile and say:
"Let's think about that tomorrow! Right now, we should be thinking about which restaurant we should go to to celebrate!"
Just as Melissa instinctively wanted to save money, a slightly familiar voice came from beside them.
"Of course we should celebrate at this time, but while we're celebrating, you should also consider the issue of housing in Backlund!"
"By the way, is this hat yours?"
Benson and Melissa looked in the direction of the sound and saw a handsome man with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in casual clothes, holding a veil and looking at them.
Melissa immediately recognized the veil in his hand as the same one she had left in the cafe.
"This is my hat, thank you, Mr. Evan!"
Melissa took the veil and put it on her head, thanking Evan while a hint of doubt arose in her mind.
"How did Mr. Evan end up here, and even got my hat?" Melissa wondered, noticing that the café was still crowded.
"Long time no see, Mr. Ai! I never expected to run into you here!"
Benson was equally impressed by Evan, his classmate who had taken the initiative to return the money after Klein's death, not to mention that the Moretti family's property and Klein's pension were both managed by the man in front of him.
"No, I shouldn't address you as 'Sir,' but rather as 'Baron.' You must have broken the kingdom's record for bestowing a title!"
Benson shook hands with Evan and couldn't help but sigh.
The news of Guan Gan Evan being made a baron was widely reported in the Tingen City newspapers. After all, Tingen City was the Horn family's stronghold, so there was no pressure to boast about Evan.
"This is actually thanks to my brother; it's nothing to mention."
Evan, of course, couldn't explain his achievements in MI9, so he casually shifted the topic to the reputation of Robert and the Earl of Akhova's mansion, thus changing the subject.
"Have you considered the housing issue I just mentioned?"
"Although I am confident that I will pass the second written test, there is still an interview that has not been held. Is it too early to think about housing now?"
By the way, does Your Excellency have business to discuss with me here?
Benson suddenly felt that this encounter might not be a coincidence, and that the other person might have come specifically to find him.
"I came here specifically to find you, and you don't really think that Klein's legacy is just those investments and pensions, do you?"
Blackthorn Security Company has a long-term cooperative relationship with government departments and has a strong background. It also attaches great importance to the work of providing compensation to the families of martyrs. Therefore, as long as you can pass the written test, there is no way you will have any problems in the interview.
So it's not too early for you to start thinking about settling in Backlund!
Benson and Melissa exchanged a glance, unable to hide their surprise; neither of them believed that Evan would lie about this.
But if this is true, then it is truly astonishing.
After all, in this era of rapid industrial development and extreme exploitation of people, the dead are often considered worthless.
Apart from officers who died in battle for their country receiving some form of compensation, they had never heard of employers providing compensation before.
Benson was able to support both Klein and Melissa's schooling thanks to their father's pension.
So when Benson and Melissa received the six thousand pounds sterling in compensation from Klein, they were both very surprised.
They originally thought that once they received the compensation, they would have no further connection with Blackthorn Security Company, since the compensation was indeed enough to buy a life.
Unexpectedly, they heard from Evan today that Blackthorn Security Company would secretly help these bereaved families after paying them for their lives. How could this not surprise them and warm their hearts?
Is this true?
Benson asked, still somewhat incredulously.
Evan smiled slightly, not at all surprised by Benson's reaction, and nodded, saying:
"That's absolutely true. Remember Dunn Smith and Leonard? They were both teammates of Klein and now work at Backlund. They've been running around a lot lately about you!"
Evan had no intention of taking credit, so he directly told them about Dunn Smith and Leonard.
"Do you know where they live? I want to thank them in person!"
Benson and Melissa certainly remembered Dunn Smith and Leonard, after all, they were Klein's teammates and were among those who carried Klein's coffin at his funeral.
"I don't know where they live, only that they work there. But you don't need to rush to find out; I think they might contact you in the next few days."
Benson nodded and didn't ask any more questions. In fact, based on his years of experience in the underworld, he had already vaguely sensed the extraordinary nature of Blackthorn Security Company, so he wisely didn't delve into it!
"Baron Evan said he came specifically to see us, and he mentioned the house again. Has he already prepared a house for us?"
Melissa, who had been silently observing Evan, suddenly spoke up.
"You can just call me Evan, there's no need to address me as Baron."
As for the house, let's talk about it while we eat. Benson has been taking exams all morning, he must be tired by now!
Unbeknownst to them, they had arrived at a rather upscale restaurant. Benson and Melissa looked at the greeters outside the door and the luxurious decorations around them, and their hearts sank. But seeing that Evan had already gone in first, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and go in as well.
After entering the private room, Evan, acting like a host, ordered food for Moretti and his sister, and then took out the contract that Klein had given him before leaving Backlund.
"My investment fund has been managing your assets."
As you know, there was an outbreak in Backlund a month ago. Although the outbreak was short-lived, it dealt a heavy blow to Backlund.
So houses in Backlund have been cheap for a while now. After I heard you were preparing to take the exam for a position here in Backlund, I bought a house.
If you need it, you can move in directly; if not, consider it an investment!
When it came to buying a house, Benson didn't dare to be careless at all and immediately started looking through the documents and contracts that Evan had brought.
While Benson was reviewing the contract, Evan was also drinking tea and chatting with Melissa.
"Benson's job is basically secured. What about you? Have you prepared for the entrance exams to Backlund University of Technology?"
The bill to upgrade Backlund Technical College to Backlund University of Technology was passed in Parliament two weeks ago, and even government funding is now equivalent to that of Backlund University.
This was the Augustus family's reward to the Church of Steam and Machines for sending an angel with 007 to assist in the expulsion of Ouroles and the killing of the Speaker of Life; it was also a way of winning them over.
Although the siege ultimately failed, the Church of Steam and Machines did not cheat or shirk its duties during the operation, so the Augustus family's reward was not to be shortchanged.
Because of this bill, the Augustus family used a lot of political resources, and it even caused a major upheaval in the academic world.
Fortunately, despite some setbacks, the bill was eventually passed.
"I'm currently preparing intensively, but competing with the nation's best students still leaves me uncertain!"
Melissa seemed a little shy, not daring to look Evan in the eye, and said softly.
"You'll be fine. We've talked about math before. You have excellent mathematical thinking, and math is the foundation of all sciences."
At this moment, Benson had finished reading the contract in his hand and said with a smile:
"The contract is fine. I'll go check it out in person later, and if there aren't any major problems, I'll sign it!"
Evan stared at Benson, his eyes deep and meaningful, and said:
"Although a purchase agreement is not as simple as a rental agreement, there are many loopholes that can be exploited. Why don't you hire a professional lawyer to take a look?"
"No need. I've been studying the kingdom's laws lately. While I wouldn't say I'm an expert, I can certainly read contracts without any problems."
Benson waved his hand and said with a hint of pride.