NOVPUBChapter 112: Chapter 111: Consequences of Breach
Chapter 112 -111: Consequences of Breach
The Miners’ Brotherhood hadn’t been gone long when the Yeni Temple was visited by an unusual guest.
“Miss Jenny, someone wishes to see you.” A nun found the Jenny perusing medical texts and whispered in her ear, “He claims to be a representative from the Lesun Company, and I have led him to the room next to the great hall.”
Upon hearing the word “Lesun,” Jenny frowned, set aside the book she was holding, and said, “I’ll be right there.”
“They’re definitely up to no good! Last time they gave us moldy bandages, and when we went to Lesun to demand an explanation, we were kicked out the door. Now they actually send someone to the temple? You’d better be careful.” The nun was full of resentment. “Should I inform the two senior priests? And Lord Chao…”
After a moment of thought, Jenny replied, “No need, the High Priest has already tasked me with the temple’s reorganization, so there’s no necessity to trouble them with this. It’s the same with Lord Chao… If we rely on him for everything, wouldn’t it seem as if the temple is nothing but a burden to the Paradise Master? Allow me to meet with them first; if I can’t handle the situation, then we’ll inform Lord Chao.”
“Understood, may the Lord bless you,” the nun said devoutly.
Jenny paused in her steps.
This blessing was common within the temple, and as a habitual phrase, it might signify the Goddess of Mercy Meyer, or the God of Knowledge Ninata, or some other deity. But ever since signing the contract with the Gate of Destiny, it had shifted from a habit to an exclusive reference.
Now, when people spoke of “the Lord,” they were referring to the Paradise Master.
This could be discerned from the nun’s earnest expression.
And as the one being blessed, it seemed the words also granted Jenny considerable strength.
“Thank you.” She smiled, turned, and headed toward the great hall.
…
Pushing open the room’s door, Jenny saw two individuals sitting inside, both dressed in pure black suits, white waistcoats, and a pair of brown leather shoes, unmistakably the upper class from Magnificent Castle. One of them even wore a gold ring and a jade pendant, presumably the leader.
Indeed, that man, casting a glance over Jenny, was the first to speak, “How can this be? A little girl? I am here to see the person in charge of the temple, not some ignorant lass! Damn it, this place is too stifling; don’t you have a proper reception hall?”
“Our reception hall is for registering patients, and I am sure you would not wish to discuss matters there.” Jenny entered the room and closed the door, “My name is Jenny, and I am currently in charge of the temple. Whatever your business, please speak directly with me.”
“You are Jenny? The one who wrote the letter to me?” The man frowned.
“Yes, if you don’t believe me, you should trust this.” Jenny retrieved a seal from her bosom and showed it to the men—the mark that represented the authority of Yeni Temple. “Of course, I have only recently assumed the role of the person in charge, so your unfamiliarity is quite natural.”
“Well, since the letter was from you, I won’t beat around the bush.” The man unfolded a piece of paper, lifted it high, aiming to slam it down but, finding no table, he reluctantly lowered it and instead held it flat with both hands. “My name is Ronnie Mont, and I am the authorized representative of the Lesun Company. This is Leo, our legal consultant. We have come to inquire what it means that you wish to cancel the contract and stop ordering Lesun products! Are you planning to breach the contract openly!?”
“I believe… I explained it very clearly in the letter, as follows—” Jenny began.
Before she could finish, Ronnie Mont interrupted her, “Do you understand the consequences of breaching a contract? Leo, tell her!”
“Yes.” The lawyer adjusted his glasses. “If you do not prioritize our products for purchase, our company can file for arbitration with the Lord of the Land. Then, the temple will not only have to fulfill the contract obligations but will also have to pay a substantial amount of compensation. Can you bear such responsibility? Of course, if it’s later found that this situation arose because of you, and not the temple’s true intentions, you will face prison time. For a girl your age, even a year inside could ruin you.”
While the word “prison” would instinctively frighten most people, Jenny showed no sign of fear, “As far as I am aware, this priority purchasing contract was established on the condition of the temple receiving subsidies from the four major companies. However, the temple has decided not to accept any company subsidies this year; thus, we naturally are not bound to prioritize purchasing products from your esteemed company.”
“You… what did you say?” Ronnie Mont momentarily doubted his own hearing.
Jenny repeated again, “If we don’t accept the subsidy, we are not obligated to purchase Lesun’s products.”
“Has the temple gone mad? What will you eat without the subsidy?” He looked at Jenny as if she were a fool. “Rely on that bunch of penniless paupers? Miners who have nothing but a pair of pants on them?”
No matter how much the temple emphasizes its charitable nature, it still needs money to operate!
Leo leaned over and whispered something to him.
Ronnie Mont’s face displayed a moment of realization, “Oh… I get it now. You’re probably relying on that newly established Gate of Destiny company? What kind of shitty name is that? Do you think that just because it’s related to pharmaceuticals, it can compete with Lesun? Let me kindly remind you not to be deceived by that company.”
“Sorry, but who we rely on is none of your company’s business, is it?” Jenny retorted sharply.
“What kind of attitude is this!” Ronnie Mont, who had not expected such defiance from a seemingly naive girl, was filled with indignation and scorn that suddenly turned into anger. “Watch your language, or don’t blame me for not warning you!” no𝚟𝚙u𝚋.c𝚘m
Jenny took a deep breath and then spoke rapidly, “A bad attitude? This is already the most polite I can be. Do you think we would have bought your inferior trash products if it wasn’t for the subsidy? Patients might be poor, but does that mean the temple has to provide them with the worst treatment just because they lack money? How is that different from intentional murder?”
“I know that part of the profits from your sales goes to the big four companies, and that is one of the conditions for Lesun being chosen as a priority purchase company. At the same time, you also try to lower production costs as much as possible to maximize profits. But no matter what, this is not a justification for murder!”
“We’ve approached Lesun several times to negotiate this matter, but how did you respond? Either with rejection or ignorance! What do you really consider the lives of your patients? Yes, Lesun’s scale is indeed much larger than Gate of Destiny’s, but when it comes to treating patients and handling medication, they are a hundred times more serious and professional than you. I bet that soon, your company’s products will be completely phased out! And the sleek appearance you two maintain by sucking the blood and flesh of the poor, that won’t last either—”
Slap!
Ronnie Mont stood up and fiercely slapped Jenny. “Shut up, bitch!”
Gazing down at Jenny who was clutching her face, he said venomously, “A hundred times more serious? A hundred times more professional? You talk as if you were the boss of Gate of Destiny! Let me tell you what reality is: this company will soon be acquired and become a part of Lesun. Its operators will either leave with a huge sum of money, jubilant, or become a floating corpse in the western sea! Apart from groveling to me, you have no other choice. We’ll see about that!”
With that, he spat on the ground and headed straight for the door.
“Wait…” Jenny suddenly spoke up.
“Hmm? Now you know fear?” Ronnie Mont turned back with a cold face, “Too late! You will pay for your insolence—”
Slap!
The response was a powerful slap that sent him crashing to the floor. By the time he came to his senses, Ronnie Mont felt his half face was numb and throbbing, as if it had been burned, and there was a taste of blood in his mouth.
Struggling to his feet, he pointed shakily at Jenny, his face filled with disbelief, “Bitch, you dare—”
“Want more?” Jenny stepped forward, lifting her chin slightly, “No matter how many times you strike, I will return it just the same!”
“You’re dead! You, your temple, and those nuns, you’re all dead!” Realizing he might not be able to win, Ronnie Mont immediately lost the courage to fight. He yelled at his lawyer, “What are you standing there for? Come and help me up!”
The stunned companion finally came to his senses and hurried forward to support him.
“I will make sure you know what regret is! Even if you kneel and beg me, I won’t let you go! Remember my words!” The two of them left the temple cursing all the while, and Ronnie Mont didn’t dare look back at Jenny even once.
