In full view of everyone, the man in red robe signaled the attendant to forcefully open the old man's mouth and then poured the medicine into the wine glass. Looking at the medicine bottle approaching him, the old man's eyes were full of fear of death, but there was also a hint of fear from this. The relief from a cruel world. Having been a slave from the moment he was born and living in pain for such a long time, perhaps death is a relief compared to continuing to live in pain.
The man in red robe looked at the old man's expression and sneered: "You should feel honored that your miserable life will continue for some time."
After saying that, the moment the old man showed a puzzled expression, the man poured all the potion in the wine glass into the old man's mouth. At this time, everyone present focused their attention on the old man. The only focus of Lelouch's attention was the bottle of potion in the hand of the man in red robe.
According to the information provided by the Lord of Yin Flow, the potion should be blue and need to be added with the vampire's own blood or even human blood to be effective. However, Lelouch did not see the ritual scene now. The other party had just taken it out. This bottle of potion is somewhat red in color and seems to have been prepared.
It seemed that the other party felt that it was inappropriate to show the bloody ceremony in front of guests who were attending the ceremony for the first time.
"Oh~oh┉┉cough┉┉cough┉┉"
The old man coughed a few times, and then he struggled like a fish thrown onto the shore. Under the concerned eyes of everyone, the old man's wrinkled and dull skin began to shine again, and his shrunken skin began to shine again. The muscles are slowly growing again, the originally dim eyes are gradually brightening, and the gray and messy hair is slowly turning black from the roots. Although he is still thin, one thing is unquestionable. The old man who originally looked 60 or 70 years old seems to be about 20 years younger in an instant.
The participants who were watching around couldn't help but whisper, because they seemed to see themselves in the old man. If only I could be twenty years younger like this┉┉Even those who had hesitated before were shaken again. After all, life is priceless. Even more money may not buy life, but as long as you are still alive, even if you lose it, You can also earn some money with your own hands.
Both Lelouch and Buanyani can clearly detect that the aura of the old man who has become younger like a miracle is still aging, just like the skin on the surface of freedom has become younger. If this is the case, then Lulu I am really not in the mood to participate in this ceremony, but if I can, it is still possible for the vampires to maintain a semblance of normal cooperation. After all, the food club is also a good social occasion.
Returning to the stage, the man in red robe opened his hands and announced: "Everyone, seeing is believing. Maybe you still have doubts now. Maybe you still think this is just a cover-up, but when you truly accept it, you will find that all this is true." It’s true, the only thing left now is whether you believe it or not.”
Some of the guests participating in the ceremony have indeed been tempted and started to announce that they are joining, but there are still some cautious guests who are worried about some things, because what they want is the 'endless life' as promised rather than the short extra twenty years. , although the extra twenty years of life are still tempting, but compared to 'endless', it is a different matter.
The man in red robe took the trouble to answer everyone's questions. According to him, this potion can only extend a part of human lifespan. If you want to live forever, you need to drink the potion when your lifespan is approaching. In other words, as long as you keep taking this medicine, you can live forever.
This is obviously a vicious sales method, but it is also a great temptation for the elderly and no longer young people among the ritual participants. Even if there is a pit in front of them, they will jump in and seize the opportunity at all costs.
Soon at the ceremony, more than half of the people expressed their willingness to join. A small number of people hesitated because they still needed to consider the pros and cons of the cooperation plan. Of course, these people were not very old, but they were also shaken in their hearts. , it is obvious that even people who are only around thirty years old long to return to their peak physical age at eighteen.
The man in red robe is very satisfied with the results of today's newcomer ceremony. The participation of so many businessmen and nobles will further strengthen the power of the club and even the clan.
But the attitude of one of the guests present made the man a little doubtful┉┉
That was Lelouch, the businessman who now provided important medicinal materials to the clan. Compared with other participants, the man in red robe, who is also the club's 'store manager', values this young man very much. The young man named Lelouch has financial resources and ability, although the power behind him is still a mystery and full of unknown possibilities. Sex, but relatively speaking, is both a danger and an opportunity. What's more important is that he is still very young, a boy of sixteen or seventeen, and his age shows that he will be a very potential talent.
However, it is precisely because of age. Lelouch is not desperate for endless life, but even so, the store manager feels that even if Lelouch cannot be tied to the interests of the clan for the time being, he should continue to maintain a close cooperative relationship with him, especially those he provides. The relationship with medicinal materials must not be interrupted until the source is discovered and substitutes are found.
Many people have signed the agreement, only Lelouch and a few people have not expressed their wishes. But the 'store manager' is not in a hurry. In the previous persuasion rituals, not everyone signed an agreement. Some people even had to wait ten years before they could make up their minds. Anyway, human life is short and only when it comes to the end can anything happen. People succumb to the threat of death.
Lelouch noticed the relevant agreement documents signed by the Gourmet Club and those participants in the ceremony. The text was a specially produced agreement approved by the Free City Business Council. Every clause and every content written on it was once signed by both parties. Once signed and approved by Parliament, it will have a mandatory effect. Both parties must thoroughly implement the terms and conditions and must not violate them under any excuse. Any party that violates the terms will be severely punished for fraud. Even if the signer leaves the Free City, his identity and chamber of commerce will be blacklisted. No businessman in the Free City is allowed to cooperate with anyone who violates the agreement.
The text of this agreement drawn up by the Free City Business Council means that the three businessmen, Lawrence, Philibos, and Eunocia, as the three giants in the Free City, do not have any immunity.
Because this kind of text agreement itself has a certain value, ordinary businessmen usually will not sign business negotiation documents with this kind of text, and will only use it when conducting large-scale transactions. For example, Lelouch's previous pharmaceutical cooperation agreement with the Westphalian family was signed in this form under Alisa's suggestion. Of course, the business council as the reviewer will not understand the content signed by both parties. The main purpose of their review is to ensure that the agreement was signed voluntarily after being approved by both parties, so as to avoid someone pretending to sign or being signed voluntarily.
Not long after the ritual participants signed the agreement, Isabella and several vampire attendants also came out with another group of ritual participants. It seemed that the ceremony on that side was also over. After seeing Lelouch who was still sitting in his seat, Isabella quietly walked to the store manager to understand the situation, and then the female vampire cast a strange look at Lelouch's position.
Lelouch didn't pay attention to this look.
When everyone slowly stood up and prepared to leave the dark underground one by one, Isabella quietly gave Ophelia a look to indicate that Lelouch should be left last and let go. When the last guest came in Not long after the attendants stood up and left, Isabella came over with a charming smile like a blooming rose.
"What's wrong, Miss Isabella? Do you have anything else to do with me?"
Seeing that there was no one around, Lelouch no longer tried to hide his words and spoke directly, but deliberately put a hint of vigilance in his tone.
Isabella smiled gently: "Please don't worry, Sir Lelouch, we don't have any ill intentions."
Both Isabella and the club manager can understand Lelouch's vigilant attitude. After all, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy suddenly participated in a mysterious ceremony, and it was in an almost closed underground, in front of all the guests. It's normal to feel some fear and alarm when you're left alone.
Of course, neither of them considered one thing. Lelouch's so-called vigilance was purely an act, including Miss Buyani, who involuntarily hugged her brother's arm because of 'fear'.
Isabella stretched out her hand to signal the man in red robe: "By the way, I would like to introduce to you, this is Mr. Borisadore, the manager of this gourmet club."
Borisadore took off his mask to reveal his appearance. He looked like a middle-aged man in his forties with a somewhat pointed chin. He looked like the kind of person who was very insightful but had an extremely serious personality. He only had a pair of red His eyes revealed a dangerous aura like a hyena's.
"It's a great honor to meet you ~ Mr. Borisador."
"Sir Lelouch, it is my honor for a young and talented young man like you to come to this club."
Both sides said a few polite words to get to know each other, and then Borisador took over from Isabella and brought the conversation to business.
"My Lord Lelouch, are you satisfied with this agreement?"
Lelouch couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sorry, Mr. Store Manager, as a businessman I can't reply to you now. I need some time to study the agreement carefully and think about it."
Borisador nodded and looked directly at Lelouch and said: "I can understand your mood. After all, you are still very young and have a long life. You are not as desperate to extend your life as some other guests." (Unfinished) to be continued..)