Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 149 "Debt Collection" Expert

"The war has begun."

The employee stood solemnly on the camp's utility pole, looking down at the army of robots below.

As the two robots were about to kill each other, the employees couldn't help but sigh.

Sure enough, wherever you go, war is the main theme.

Even robots cannot avoid it.

At that moment, he stood up from the telephone pole, looked up at the sky, and thought, "Indeed, a peaceful world can never exist..."

"Ouch--"

Just then, a piggy bank spun rapidly toward her and struck him precisely on the back of the head.

"You want a peaceful world? Isn't this current state your own doing? Stop pretending to be so profound!!"

Topa was so angry he wanted to throw the guy into space.

"Oh, this is just something I felt compelled to say." The employee stood up and scratched his head.

Topa sighed; she'd run into all sorts of people.

"Never mind, let's deal with what's in front of us first." Topa turned his gaze to Swallow.

The other small robots are easy to deal with, but this city-building type surveillance robot seems difficult to handle.

After all, just looking at that bunch of high-tech weapons made her scalp tingle.

Just as the company's robot army was about to overwhelm them, Schwarzroe made his move.

All the hidden boxes behind him opened, and nano-armor quickly covered his entire body.

He raised his hands to his chest, and then they were quickly reconnected through mechanical disassembly.

A brand new, enormous cannon barrel has been produced.

A massive amount of energy was gathering in the muzzle, and a dangerous red light gradually emanated from it.

When Toppa saw this, he immediately sensed that something terrible was about to happen.

That's a Planetary Type 5 laser!!

"Oh no! Get out of the way!!"

Toppa shouted, and the Toppa base stone in his hand was ready.

But by then it was too late.

"Agreement reached, Planet 5 laser, launch." The indicator light above Swallow's head flashed.

When the muzzle hummed suddenly in the confined space, the reflection of the metal muzzle still lingered in Toppa's eyes.

Without warning or notification, in a mere instant, a crimson beam five meters in diameter, like a sword of judgment wielded by the creator god, instantly tore apart all the mechanical constructs on the scene.

Toppa witnessed the advanced war robots manufactured by these companies rapidly disintegrate in a fraction of a second.

After that, the laser did not diminish in the slightest, but continued to shoot towards Topa and the others.

"not good!"

The red laser was approaching, and Toppa was about to use the topaz without hesitation when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

The tall, slender figure stood there quietly.

Her long, snow-white hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.

The hot wind generated by the laser quickly swept over, causing silver-white hair to dance in the gale and white trench coats to flutter wildly.

At this moment, in Toppa's eyes, Eve, backlit by the light, looked like an angel descending from heaven.

At this moment, Eve looked at the red beam of light in front of her and sighed helplessly, "As expected, a fight broke out."

"That's true. These robots originally belonged to the company, and they would definitely want to take them back to gain more leverage."

"But unfortunately, we arrived too late."

"The shelter of the forest".

Eve raised her hand, and a green barrier instantly appeared.

The terrifying red beam of light was actually blocked the moment it reached the barrier.

The once invincible planetary laser, which had destroyed everything, struck this barrier without causing a ripple or even a dent.

Topa's eyes were filled with shock.

This person was able to block the Planet 5 laser so easily.

Could it be that she is Miss Eve?

For a moment, Toppa's mind was filled with many thoughts.

In less than a second, she guessed Eve's identity.

On this remote and insignificant planet, only Miss Eve, who holds the position of a dual envoy, possesses such power.

As the laser attack ended and the light disappeared, Schwarzroth saw Eve appear and immediately stopped attacking.

"Miss Eve."

Schwarzko bowed slightly in respect.

"As expected!" Toppa looked at the woman in front of him and realized that she was indeed Miss Eve, just as he had guessed.

Eve nodded, then said, "I've brought Clara back."

“She’s at the back of the camp now, could you go and meet her?” Eve asked gently.

“Of course.” Schwarz nodded, then left the scene.

At that moment, Eve turned her head and looked at Toppa.

"A senior executive in the Strategic Investment Department of Interstellar Peace Corporation, who leads a special debt investigation team, and who at a young age has become one of the 'Stone Heart Ten,' with Ms. Yelena, the cornerstone of the 'Yu Collection Campaign,' right?"

“Or, I can call you by your code name, Miss Topa.” Eve looked at Topa, her eyes revealing a sharp gaze.

“I…” Toppa was speechless for a moment.

Unexpectedly, without even exchanging a glance, the other party had already discovered all his secrets.

As expected, this Miss Eve is no ordinary person.

"You must be Miss Eve."

"I am indeed an employee of the company's strategic investment department, Yelena. Of course, you can also call me Topa, either is fine."

“It seems you know our company quite well, even my detailed information,” Toppa said tentatively, adopting a humble tone.

“Of course, the company’s name is unknown in the universe,” Eve said confidently.

"Besides, Miss Topa is quite famous, after all, she's a debt collection expert."

"I just didn't expect that debt collection methods would include violence."

"Hahahaha, it seems Miss Eve is quite knowledgeable." Topa laughed awkwardly.

At this point, she was already sweating.

Sure enough, they started subtly hinting at Bellenberg's loan as soon as they met.

"Alright, I roughly know why you're here. Himeko has already told me roughly what's going on. This isn't the place to talk. Come with me."

Eve looked around; all around her were robot wreckage and broken parts.

Eve couldn't help but sigh, ever since Schwarzkopf activated the mechanical life core, he really hasn't held back.

One beam of light wiped them all out.

“Okay.” Toppa nodded in response to Eve’s words.

In her conversation with Eve, she seemed to be at a disadvantage from the very beginning.

Eve led her into the house in the mechanical settlement.

On this desolate land, it seems that only that place can meet the requirement of "speaking quietly".

At that moment, the employee quickly ran over.

"Lord Toppa, I'm here to help you!"

"roll!"

The moment Toppa saw the employee, he instinctively swore.

There's nothing I can do; Toppa gets angry just looking at him now.

She vowed that next time she went on a mission, she would choose the personnel herself.

"Lord Toppa, I..."

"And who is this...?" Eve's gaze also fell on the employee.

"Ahem, this is one of our employees." Toppa coughed twice.

I was a little embarrassed because I had just swore.

"I see. Then come in together," Eve said casually.

Although she didn't really want to interact with people from the company, she had to put in the effort for Belloberg and her daughter.

After all, if Belloberg could join the company's trading system, it would be twice as effective for Belloberg's development.

However, this loan is a bit difficult to obtain.

Let's see how the company offers their price first.

If they really ask for an exorbitant price, I could sell some more light cones myself.

In short, since the company sent this debt collection expert, they must have been well-prepared.

Now it all depends on how the other party brings it up.

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In a mechanical settlement.

Eve led Topa and the other person into the room.

As soon as Toppa sat down, before he could even speak, an employee said, "You're from that Genius Club, right?"

"Our Lord Toppa has been looking for you for a long time, so you'd better behave yourself..."

Before the employee could finish speaking, Toppa immediately covered his mouth and gave Eve a polite but awkward smile.

Damn, I knew this guy had something wrong with his head.

I should never have let him come along.

"It seems the company has some reservations about me," Eve said, her gaze sharp as she looked at Topa.

"Cough cough, no, no," Topa immediately said.

She immediately kicked the employees out of the room.

Just kidding, his destructive power is well-known. To avoid getting himself thrown into the air next, Toppa made him roll to the door.

Eve then spoke up:

"You just talked to Sambo, right?"

"Besides, your purpose in coming here is also to gain control of the robots, isn't it?"

“This…” Toppa looked at Eve nervously.

[Intelligence] The envoy is indeed formidable; she knew all of this.

Sure enough, his little tricks were like those of a clown in front of the messenger.

“Yes, but the technology on this planet seems to have exceeded my expectations,” Topa remarked.

"Thank you so much for saving me, Miss Eve."

"I never expected that the robot was equipped with a Planet 5 laser, and there's no company that even owns it."

"I was careless and didn't dodge, that's why I fell."

"I wonder where it got all those weapons?" Topa said indignantly.

"Ahem, that robot is called Schwarz, and I made some slight modifications to it," Eve said softly.

"Slightly? Modify?" Topa was shocked.

She recalled how Schwarz had been covered in high-tech weapons.

You call this a "slight modification"?

Um... but if it's a [Knowledge] envoy, then it's not surprising.

After all, these crazy... geniuses always manage to do things that defy common sense.

Thinking of this, Topa spoke first:

“Miss Eve, now that you know the general outline of the matter, I won’t beat around the bush. Let’s do business honestly.”

"How about 100 billion credits?" Topa asked hesitantly.

After saying that, she immediately looked at Eve's expression, feeling very uneasy.

As expected, those who can become messengers are no pushovers, let alone double messengers.

After making contact, Topa realized he couldn't get anything out of the other party, so he took the initiative to offer his own bargaining chips.

Of course, this price is only at my average level, so there is still room for negotiation.

The highest limit I can accept is around 300 billion.

If you can secure a partnership with a dual-commander for 300 billion, that would be an incredible windfall.

"100 billion?"

Upon hearing this price, Eve couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.

How much loan did Bellenberg actually take out? Now he has to pay back so much!

Oh right, given how easily the company's interest accumulates, it's normal that it would take seven hundred years to repay such a large sum.

100 billion! Given Bellberg's current financial situation, even selling the entire city of Arillow wouldn't be enough to pay that back!!

"Ahem, is that an installment payment plan?" Eve asked nervously.

"Installment payment?" Topa asked, somewhat puzzled.

Oh, I see. They must be worried that the company won't be able to come up with the money in a short time, so they're concerned about whether it will be paid in installments.

Toppa immediately understood Eve's meaning and said:

"Don't worry, Miss Eve, with the company's financial resources, it's impossible for us to pay in installments."

"It has to be full payment," Topa said generously.

“This…” Eve hesitated.

100 billion, and it has to be paid in full...

Well, even a little rabbit's secret stash wouldn't be able to produce that much.

"And what about the payment method?" Eve asked again.

"Payment method..." Toppa thought for a moment.

“Cash, bank account, or checks are all acceptable,” Topa said immediately.

“This…” Eve hesitated again.

Seeing Eve hesitate, Topa assumed she had some concerns about the amount and felt it wasn't appropriate, so she immediately said:

"How about this, Miss Eve, if you think it's too little, I'll personally decide: 200 billion, what do you think?"

“200 billion!” Eve exclaimed.

Holy crap, this loan has an automatic price increase feature?!

"What's wrong? 200 billion is still not enough, are you not satisfied?" Toppa asked hesitantly.

“Then 230 billion,” Topa said generously.

It's only 23 billion; the strategic investment department has no shortage of investment.

A member of the Genius Club can bring more than 23 billion to the company, let alone a dual-command envoy.

“I…” Eve was speechless.

As expected, the company is full of unscrupulous businessmen; even raising prices can stop her from raising her face value.

Eve immediately got angry; even the old swindler Sambo wouldn't dare raise the price like that.

Seeing that Eve seemed somewhat dissatisfied, Topa felt a little worried.

“Why don’t you name a price, Miss Eve, and tell me your expectations?” Toppa asked.

"Should I say that?" Eve thought for a moment. "Then let's stick with the initial price, a maximum of 100 billion."

Eve held up one finger and said very seriously.

"Only 100 billion!!" Topa exclaimed.

I originally thought it would take at least 300 billion to reach a cooperation agreement, but it turned out it only took 100 billion.

"That's great, Miss Eve, deal!!" Topa said excitedly.

"So readily agreed?" Eve asked, somewhat puzzled.

Given the company's track record, that's impossible.

“Miss Toppa, I know that Belloberg’s loan is indeed overdue for many years, with interest and principal depreciating together…”

Topa: ? ? ?

Huh? Belloberg's loan?

What is all this nonsense?

Did you mention the loan issue yourself?

“Oh, you mean the loan issue with Belloberg? If you agree to cooperate, the loan can be waived entirely,” Topa said sincerely.

"Cooperation? Loan waived?" Eve looked bewildered.

"Really? Didn't Miss Himeko tell you? My purpose in coming here is to seek cooperation with you," Topa asked, puzzled.

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Oh dear, there was a problem with the system review. Today, it was supposed to be a combined chapter, but instead, half of the first draft was released.