The nobles were clearly taken aback as the asset appraiser walked into the room.
Indeed, they had brought the contracts for their properties, but they hadn't expected that, having only sat down for a short while, Second Prince Shukri would summon the bank's staff and have them use their assets as loan collateral.
It was a high-stakes gamble.
If they used their assets as collateral, should the Manstein Potion Company fail to secure the bid, it would mean there was a possibility of losing the investment.
No.
It was certain to be a loss.
Even though Marvin had proven his capability, able to acquire many magic potions from abroad with his extensive network, without the support of the Church, breaking through the ceiling was impossible.
Putting all of one's fortune into the Manstein Potion Company was too risky; the consequences of failure were unimaginable and could lead to the familial downfall overnight.
Conversely, the profits to be made could be immense.
