Chapter 6, Farewell to the Beast

West licked his lips, glanced at Yi Chen's eyes, and saw a thoroughly cunning and slick gaze. He smiled with reassurance, took the check, and unceremoniously placed it into his waist pouch. At the same time, he pointed at Ove and said, "Well, I won't be polite then, Mr. Yi. For the next Labour Party election in Manchester, I hope you can... um, your opinion as a financially powerful boss is very necessary for our assistance and support."

As for West and Ove, after leaving the hotel where Yi Chen was staying, Ove hesitantly said: "Steward, I find that this Yi Chen gives off an elusive impression, somewhat mysterious. What kind of person is he really?"

West said boastfully: "Yichen, a Chinese national, smuggled himself into the UK over three years ago. It took him half a year to obtain legal residency, after which he began his ruthless ascent in the underworld, attracting a group of capable subordinates through money and violence. He has now become one of the more powerful figures among the London mafia... Oh, he has also taken over the territory of that big bear... As for now, due to certain plans unrelated to us, he has started collaborating with the Russian mafia families. Do you think you have ever met such a wonderful person?"... Oh, he has also taken over the territory of that big bear... As for now, due to certain plans unrelated to us, he has started collaborating with the Russian mafia families. Do you think you have ever met such a wonderful person?"

Yi Chen nodded lightly and said, "Well then, Mr. Vister, may I ask what brings you to me? Are you dissatisfied with me? Or does your organization have any demands regarding our new boss? Are you requesting a salary increase? Are you asking for enhanced benefits? Please do not hold back, feel free to speak. We Chinese are a generous people, and I am even more so a magnanimous person. Present your requests, and I will not refuse the reasonable demands of those loyal and hardworking individuals who contribute to my wealth with their efforts."

West arrogantly said: "Mystery? We are the most mysterious existence in the world; he is merely a greedy and ruthless merchant. But I like merchants, because as long as you provide them with sufficient benefits, they will work tirelessly for us, understand? Once you officially take office, incite those damned human workers to work hard; he has invested such a large sum for us, and it is definitely not because he has taken a liking to you, you little brat"

Yi Chen revealed an expression of understanding, calculating shrewdly for a long time, and then broke into a smile

Yi Chen smiled. This lovely, loyal, and highly esteemed Mr. Ouf is none other than the charming werewolf Mr. Ouf, who has tormented the bodies of others, transformed wildly under the moonlight, and slaughtered hundreds of people

West's lips twitched slightly, and with a smile that was not quite a smile, he declined, saying: "Well, this is not necessary. Mr. Yi, we are already very grateful for your strong support in allowing us to have you as the chairman of the union at Ove, this..."

Yi Chen made a sound of acknowledgment and said, "Please come in, is there something you need?"

After waiting for the two to be sent away by Gore from https://mhetushucom.com, Yi Chen thoughtfully stroked his chin and said, "Dear Jester, do you think our factory is a den for werewolves or a lair for millennia-old vampires? What a lively place it is"

Aofu nodded in understanding, then suddenly questioned: "If he were to discover our true identities, I wonder what he would do."

Yi Chen displayed the true nature of a businessman and, feeling somewhat embarrassed, said: "Then, there is only one question left. In order to ensure reliability in legal procedures and to prevent local individuals from exploiting our loopholes, we only need to hold a general election for the workers, is that not so?"

Yi Chen made a slight gesture and laughed heartily: "No problem, no problem, haha, you can recommend a young person you trust to take over your position, I absolutely have no objections... Of course, as the chairman of this special department of the union, he should receive the recognition of all the workers, shouldn't he?"

However, the president of this union seems quite confident in his appearance and is not swayed by the scrutiny of the two individuals. Indeed, although his black suit is not from an expensive brand, it is neat and well-fitted. A small silver chain threads through a buttonhole on his belt, and the tiny badge at the end signifies his membership in an ancient organization known as the 'Brotherhood'.

Yi Chen smiled and said, "So, Mr. Vister, may I ask what you need? Or would you like me to grant you a small share of the company? I am a generous person, and I have never been stingy towards someone like you. Having one more friend means one more opportunity in the future, does it not? How many shares do you need?"

Weiss nodded slightly and smiled: "Then there is no problem. His name is Ove, a loyal and capable young man. I hope he can assist Mr. Yi well. Please rest assured, Ove has a high reputation among the workers in the factory; one could say his reputation even surpasses mine. In fact, even in the industrial area of Manchester, who doesn't know that Ove is a good fellow?"

A faint smile emerged on West's gaunt face as he nodded and said, "You are a good boss, dear Mr. Yi. However, I am not here to make these demands. The benefits you currently provide us are sufficient to satisfy even the most exacting workers. If we were to make further financial requests, it would mean we are being ungrateful."

Yichen casually asked Mr. West: "Mr. West, what are your plans after retirement?"

Yi Chen had two people sit down and personally poured each of them a glass of high-quality French Bordeaux white wine, saying: "Therefore, in order to express my respect and support for the newly appointed Chairman, after Mr. Ove is elected, I will raise the workers' wages, increasing each worker's salary level by one pound for every hour worked. Do you agree?"

Yi Chen stood up, walked over enthusiastically, grasped Mr. Ove's large hand, and said warmly: "Ah, Mr. Ove? Indeed, Mr. West did not recommend the wrong person. We Chinese value first impressions, and the impression you give me is simply wonderful, truly wonderful"

Yi Chen leaned back slightly, twisting his upper body to find a more comfortable position. Gore pushed a small cart of wine over, personally preparing two glasses and handing them to Yi Chen and West. Yi Chen raised his glass in a toast, and West smiled in return, taking a sip before looking at Phil with a hint of surprise, indicating, "Good wine, Mr. Yi, you have a very skilled bartender."

West shook his head in slight surprise and said, "I am amazed by your generosity and candor, but I did not come here for that... To be straightforward, I believe I have reached retirement age, and I think I should recommend a trustworthy and reliable young man to take over my position. After all, although the position of union president at the factory is not a very large or high-ranking one, it is significant for the workers in this factory..."

Ovf nodded slightly, and Vest looked at him as one would examine a pet, saying: "It has been a long time since I have seen such a perfect and outstanding orc. It truly reminds me of the Middle Ages, a time that was simply wonderful..."

Ouf understood that it was time for him to express his stance. He nodded and said, "Please rest assured, I will discuss with the workers to improve production efficiency. Of course, many production machines need the owner's investment for updates. What do you think..."

Yi Chen said seriously: "I am a businessman, and therefore, businessmen always like to measure everything with money. I believe that Mr. Wister is a person worth associating with, especially considering the relationship with Mr. Ove. In the future, in business and many other aspects, we will need the support of someone like you who has prestige and influence in the local area. This small token, would you not be pleased to accept it?"

Everything is due to the existence of that faint foreign true energy. Every time the star core is about to take shape, it always eagerly comes out to push a little, and then completely disrupts the balance of the Four Symbols cycle, leading to failure at the last moment. Therefore, Yi Chen has not been feeling very well lately and does not want to stay in Manchester, a city that lacks distinctive features. Perhaps Yi Chen's assessment of Manchester is somewhat excessive, but as someone who does not like football, he indeed has no fondness for such a city that seems somewhat dilapidated.

Phil walked in, gently bowed, and said: "Boss, the leader of our factory's union would like to see you. May I ask if you are willing to meet him"

The chairman of the factory union is a thin man in his fifties, standing over 190 centimeters tall, with an elongated head and a *图* skull, a curved hooked nose, and two gray eyes that reveal a peculiar expression. Gore and Jester are observing him from five meters away, with a polite yet assertive gaze, particularly Jester's eyes, which contain a hint of critical scrutiny.

Phil strode out, and after about one minute, he returned with Ove.

Yichen corrected his viewpoint: "It is not that he is not weak, but rather that he is very strong. Do not underestimate him. If a conflict truly arises in the future, and you still hold the notion that he is merely not weak, it would be better for you to end your life early... Of course, I will not allow any conflict with them to occur... Haha, they use us, so why shouldn't we use them?"

Yi Chen stood up, placed the crystal box from the table into the inner pocket of his chest, adjusted his long, flowing hair and the neatly tailored white tailcoat, moved his neck a bit, put on a friendly smile in front of the mirror, cleared his throat, produced a few soft syllables, and contentedly followed Phil out.

Ouf licked his lips and sighed: "I see, I thought he was a good person. It turns out he can also be considered mysterious."

Of course, Ove would not refuse. West smiled and said, "Mr. Yi, you are too generous. You are undoubtedly the most generous boss I have ever seen. I believe that under your management, the factory will surely see improvements." After saying this, he glanced at Ove.

Yi Chen began to conceive the following unbearable scenario: "Why is Jester being hunted by his own people? Hmm, is it because of collusion with the Dark Council? Hmm, is it due to practicing dark magic? Damn, could it be that he has forcibly taken the Pope's daughter? That's really outrageous..."

Yi Chen said fiercely: "As long as we give them a little bit of sweetness in the future, making them feel that certain matters must rely on us to handle, what if someone touches our interests? Are we afraid they won't help us in the background? It is not necessary to have a dog that is well-trained before sending it out to bite."

Filly is packing her luggage in the room, and the matters concerning Manchester have been nearly completed. It can be said that everything needed for appearances has been prepared. After all, this smelting plant was never intended to be profitable; what is needed is merely its facade as a legitimate and formal company. Yichen needs to return to London to handle affairs there and has no time to waste in Manchester.

The eyes of West and Off revealed an expression that was indeed expected. Off seemed somewhat unaccustomed to speaking so intimately with a 'person.' He withdrew his hand and stammered, "Well, that's good. Universal suffrage, right? There won't be any problems; the brothers in the factory will support me. Um, Mr. Yi, you can rest assured that everything will be fine."

Seeing Jester idly fiddling with a flicker of flame in his hand, Yi Chen suddenly asked him: "Jester, do you belong to the class of clerics associated with the Inquisition and the *Index*?"

The two men had already entered a secluded street. Ove looked at West with a strange expression, while West, with a look of obsession, licked his lips and said: "You cannot imagine the full extent of our power to do as we please, a power that nearly controls the entire dark world of Europe... Oh, the wonderful feeling of a beautiful virgin's blood flowing down the throat... Our glory needs fresh blood like yours to be restored..." Oh, the wonderful feeling of a beautiful virgin's blood flowing down the throat... Our glory needs fresh blood like yours to be restored...

Recently, Yi Chen has been particularly perplexed. According to the stellar power accumulated within him, its intensity has far exceeded that of the first time Yi Chen gathered it into a star core. However, for the past week, Yi Chen has been unable to form the star core within his body. Although his physical condition has returned to its most perfect state, Yi Chen, who is accustomed to possessing superhuman strength, still feels that something is lacking

West also stood up, as if he had accomplished a significant task, and said: "So, Mr. Yi, do you have any further questions?"

West said with a shrewd expression: "Of course you cannot see through him. If it weren't for your sister's incident, you wouldn't have awakened. You fundamentally do not understand many things, so how could you possibly see through someone with such a complex identity and background?"

A tall stature, almost comparable to the robust physiques of Phil and Gore, with a broad-shouldered upper body shaped like an inverted triangle. His thick arms exude boundless vitality, and his handsome, unpretentious face still bears a hint of freshness that has yet to be tainted by the mundane world. However, there is a trace of peculiar hatred in the depths of his eyes, a sentiment that Yi Chen and others can comprehend.

Wester seemed not to have anticipated that Yi Chen would raise this question. After a brief hesitation, he organized his thoughts and said: "After retirement? Well, I think I would like to travel around the various regions of the UK, as I have a keen interest in British castles... Then, I would probably return to the European continent to explore a bit. To be honest, I am a fervent admirer of medieval castles, and I might visit various castles across Europe to meet the people associated with them and discover some wonders."

Ove and Vester both laughed and took their leave.

West laughed: "These humans, if they knew our true identities, would either be scared to death or would be eager to kiss our behinds to ask for some benefits... Of course, I believe that this guy Yi Chen belongs to the second category, right? Hehe, hehe... Off, you need to work hard and try to maintain good relations with Yi Chen's people. If you can secure the power to represent the Labor Party in the regional elections, we will do our utmost to help you become a big shot in this area, which is also what the council has promised you, understand?"

Yi Chen directly used his own primordial spirit to perceive the individual who managed the interests of thousands of workers in his factory. Hmm, Yi Chen discovered something quite interesting, and he smiled, gesturing lightly, "Please take a seat, Gore, have the waiter bring some drinks. This is... and the library"

Yi Chen furrowed his brow, cursing under his breath, "Are we really investing in new machinery? We are not exactly running a steel mill here, but..." As he thought of Ouf's true identity and the considerable power he sensed from West, Yi Chen smiled and said, "Then, I will discuss with the other major shareholders, and we will expedite the update of the necessary production machinery. Of course, we will also need Mr. Ouf's strong cooperation for the daily management."

Yi Chen separated a strand of his primordial spirit and brought it back, spitting out, "Damn it, it turns out to be an old vampire who has lived since the Middle Ages. Hmph, hmph... I really do look forward to the modern battle between gods and demons, but I wonder how the current strength of the Dark Council compares to that of the Holy See, who is a bit stronger"

Yi Chen thought for a moment and said with a hum, "How long until the train arrives?"

Jester frowned and said, "Not really, they can't possibly gather too many in one place, can they? I'm afraid they approached you for certain interests; this Ove is quite formidable indeed."

... ...

Yichen gently applauded, smiled, took out a checkbook, signed a blank check, and handed it to Mr. Vister: "Mr. Vister, this is just a small token of appreciation"

The man promptly sat down on the sofa opposite Yi Chen and said in a deep, powerful voice: "Call me Vister, Hou Jin Vister"

Phil replied: "There are still two hours left, and it takes thirty-seven minutes to get from the hotel to the train station"

Jester displayed a look of confusion

Yi Chen slightly squinted his eyes, a unique glimmer of light flashed by, and he cheerfully said: "Dear Mr. Vister, has Mr. Ouf arrived? Let me meet him, haha, after all, he is the next union chairman of my factory. Or are you leaving such a lovely young man to wait outside all alone? Phil, please let Mr. Ouf in."

Jester and Phil nodded in agreement with Yi Chen's statement

Jester instinctively opened his mouth to respond: "Holy ... ... " He suddenly shut his mouth, casting a fierce glance at Yi Chen, who let out a series of chilling, eerie laughs, making it impossible for Jester to lift his head ... ...

Someone was gently knocking on Yi Chen's door. From the light yet deliberate manner of the knocking, as well as the heavy yet penetrating sound emanating from the door, it could be discerned that it was either Phil or Gore, one of the two brothers. Both possessed innate abilities, allowing them to effectively control the forces of earth and air, which left a distinct imprint of their power in all their daily actions, making it easy for Yi Chen to identify them. If it were Jester knocking, it would undoubtedly be a rapid series of sharp, high-pitched knocks.

Aof's slight nod was met with a positive remark from West beside him. This is natural; the updates to the machinery cannot be decided by a single shareholder, especially in this steel mill, where Fatadio holds 55% of the shares. It would be better for them to contribute a bit more financially.