Chapter 170 Unruly Negotiators
The majestic white mist poured out from several holes on the bottom of the airship, looking a bit like the state of a rocket when it took off, but there was no obvious flame.
The huge whale oil engine and the spiral fan blades on both sides of the airship were deafening when they started, and the blowing smoke and dust spread out on all sides.
The airship slowly left the ground and officially took off.
Since this time it was just a tour around the city, in order to ensure that people in most areas can enjoy the full picture of the airship, the airship's speed was adjusted to the lowest gear.
Donald stood in the aisle with a red carpet floor under his feet, leaning against the door frame, his eyes gaze at the outside through the circular window above.
There was no magnificent scenery that he imagined. He only saw a large gray sky, because there was an airboat facility outside his current location, blocking his view.
Rows of escape "hot air balloons".
Donald didn't know how to call these escape devices, so he could only temporarily replace them with hot air balloons. There was actually a corridor outside the aisle, which generally showed a serrated shape. Every few meters there would be a depression about 2 meters long and width, carrying these hot air balloons.
It is naturally in a state of shutdown now, and they will only be activated when an emergency occurs, and it is precisely because of the existence of these things that the field of vision is completely blocked.
"We are so lucky, right? Even if we can't get the glass corner, we have to get the middle-level spiral corridor and lobby location. But we've gotten into such a remote place. Not to mention looking at the scenery, we can't even see the structure of the airship, or even a chair... Do you have anyone known other teams? You should have handed the camera to others before you knew about the airship."
Susanna snatched a window next to her with her hands, tiptoed to look at the scene outside, occasionally closing her hands and picking up the camera and pressing the shutter. In the end, she turned her head and complained in a bitter look.
Brown-yellow metal pipes and mechanical gears are everywhere here. Compared with the exquisiteness and gorgeousness of other places, here can only be said to be somewhat related to the simplicity and beauty.
"Let us guard the escape point. This is a special treatment. Perhaps because the Irving family case was resolved before, the police station thought that our Rose Squad was strong, so this was the arrangement."
In terms of importance, this place where escape equipment is placed can naturally rank in the top inside the airship, and there seems to be no other reason besides Stephanie's explanation.
"This kind of emphasis is not what I want... What do you think is doing now in the spiral corridor, to celebrate the successful launch of the airship?"
Susanna, who was thinking about sightseeing and taking photos, simply sat down along the airship bulkhead.
She overestimated the relationship between the Demingham government and the business alliance today.
The so-called spiral corridor is a large building structure similar to a pavilion in the middle and rear section of the entire new airship. At this time, it is not only not as harmonious as Susanna imagined, but it also feels urgency that a war is about to come.
Several representative officials of Demingham City were present, and those standing in front were naturally Demingham Mayor Tiffany Garcia and Deputy Mayor Mark Darren.
The business alliance is also all the presidents of top consortiums or chambers of commerce, with two presidents of Lenny Machinery and Captain Maxwell standing at the forefront.
Behind these two groups is a team led by Bechimo Edward, who appears as the protector of the negotiating conference.
"I'm glad you all come to participate in the final vesting negotiations. I think we should be able to reach a consensus that satisfies both sides."
Of course, there is no need to miss the scene. Semyel Garcia shook hands with Strey Leni, both of them were smiling. As for how much smile there was in their eyes, it was another matter.
The two groups of people gathered together, but they were clearly distinguished. The number of people in the Chamber of Commerce and Alliance was even greater. They were their respective secretaries or assistants, each holding file bags and briefcases. These were all things to be used later.
Halfway through, the president of the Ocean Chamber of Commerce took a step out of the originally neat Chamber of Commerce Alliance team, and then trotted forward. The gem ring in his hand was a little shaking when he ran, which was too tacky.
"President, I think the distribution method you proposed is wrong, and it should be my..."
"Mr. Lewis, I think it's not the time to discuss such a thing. We should have said it very clearly before. There will be no change in the negotiation plan!"
Strey Leni's face suddenly became gloomy. The government team next to him was stunned at first, and then he also had a sense of watching the fun.
Internal strife before negotiation?
The situation was originally unfavorable to the commercial alliance, and there was such a problem at this time. The negotiations later were not easy to make.
Thinking of this, the government officials couldn't help but curl up, but Semyal Garcia and Mark Darren were still watching the scene with expressionless faces.
"Mr. Lewis, your behavior cannot win the benefits you want. You should...I'm very sorry, there is a disagreement between us. Can you give me the old guy a face and give us some time to deal with the problem internally? It's only 10 minutes."
Strey Leni turned around, the smile on his face was still sincere, but Sandy Lewis behind him had a gloomy face, as if something was not as good as he wished, so he made this problem in his mood.
This person is a stupid guy. He dares to offend Strey Leni. This is the consensus among most people.
Those present were undoubtedly all the tasks in the upper class of Demingham. They had long heard of the arrogant and domineering personality of Sandy Lewis, president of the Ocean Chamber of Commerce, who did not take anyone seriously. He was also a nouveau riche without family background, so it was not too strange to do such a thing.
A president of a top Demingham Chamber of Commerce brought down his old face and fought for the past ten minutes. Now he seems to have an advantage, so of course there is no reason to refuse.
The negotiations are postponed for ten minutes, and government officials will wait in the conference hall for the business alliance to discuss a result before starting the final negotiations.
The two sides separated like this, and the members of the Business Alliance led by waiters on the airship to the lounge on the third floor of the spiral corridor.
"Thank you for your guide. Next is the time for the internal meeting of the business alliance, trade secrets, we don't want to be disturbed, and don't have anyone approaching."
Fax Maxwell's natural appearance, whose gloomy face always plays a great deterrent effect when talking to people face to face.
The waiter had closed the door in front of him before he could react, and finally he could only retreat silently.
At this time, someone faced the door panel with his hands on his chest. After about 5 seconds, he spoke: "No one around."
"Thank you for your hard work. If it weren't for you this time, it would probably be that easy for someone else to come to the scene just now."
There was no gloom on Strey Leni's face, and he said to Sandy Lewis, who was wiping sweat with a handkerchief beside him.
Someone needs to stand up and buy time in the plan. If negotiations are started directly according to the original process, they will not have the opportunity to carry out the plan.
"Get started, don't waste time."
Fax Maxwell stood aside and said to several "assistants" beside him and two others.
Several people wearing long brown windbreakers and top hats stood up. Compared to others, they were carrying larger briefcases in their hands and placed them on the table next to them. They stored some triangles inlaid with lilac crystals, surrounded by inscriptions and some arc-shaped mechanical accessories.
In order not to hinder their work, people who truly belong to the business alliance gather together at this time and watch these people act in an orderly manner.
"Done." "Put it." "It's OK." "Done."
One person squatted in a corner and placed the triangle board.
"start up!"
The casting is carried out at the same time, and both the sealing speed and the interval time are quite accurate. Obviously, I had done joint exercises before coming. The crystals in the center of the triangle plates in the four corners each hit a purple energy line. After encountering the corners of the room, they began to extend to all sides. After a while, the whole room was wrapped in an energy barrier.
This flash did not last long, and it dimmed after only a few seconds of emergence.
"What are they doing?"
Fax Maxwell turned around and whispered to the assistant beside him, who was also a personal guard.
"They are setting up spell barriers. There should be some spell props or magic arrays to be activated later. There are many alien disciples on the airship now. If they do not protect the barrier, they will easily be discovered."
As a different disciple, he did not study much in barriers, but this level of arrangement can still be seen.
The several wizards did not continue, but stopped after setting up the barrier.
Time passes gradually.
Ten minutes, not long.
"It's almost done, Sandy stays, let's go."
According to the plan, Sandy Lewis should have been dissatisfied with the results of the discussion of the business alliance, so they forced him to stay in the lounge.
This reason sounds quite far-fetched like the one before, but now I really can't think of a better excuse.
In fact, all they have to do is to delay the current period of time. The excuse is not important. The key is to ensure that the people on the new airship will not come to escape the people in the room.
As long as today is successfully passed and the plan is successful, everything will be easy to say.
After everyone except Sandy Lewis and the five wizards left, the arrangement began again.
"First arrange a small teleportation array and transport some other portal accessories to the first. They will delay time as much as possible and move quickly."
"clear!"
It takes time to establish a large portal. It is not enough for a few people to capture this airship with strict guards and more dominant strong men.
Chapter completed!