Knowing that the owner had worked as a civil servant before, Merlin was therefore sure he knew his French and would have no trouble communicating.

The worker led him to the owner's office, knocked, and said something in the local dialect before the owner looked up and waved at them from behind the glass door.

With that, the worker entered with Merlin, and Merlin didn't wait to ask in French, "You're the owner here? I'd like to buy out this food processing plant."

The owner's eyes lit up immediately at his words.

He knew that the Oskians were rich, especially the ones who came all the way here to invest their money.

As for him, he had tried for years to sell his plant but to no avail.

Therefore, an Oskian coming directly to his doorstep immediately reignited his will to bail and enjoy retirement.

He got to his feet right then as he told Merlin, "Oh, welcome! Please, take a seat!"

He quickly told his worker to leave as he passed Merlin a bottle of mineral water, grinning, "Well,