dognovel Chapter 362 Marketing Strategy
Chapter 362 Marketing Strategy
On a street in the Holy City, the buildings of various guilds are lined up one after another. Although light snow has begun to fall from the sky, the street is still bustling with people rushing around in the cold winter wind, looking for commissions and opportunities that suit their needs.
The Holy City has always been a paradise and heaven for the rich, because the taxes they pay here are an important pillar of the Holy City’s finances. On the contrary, if they have no money to pay taxes, they can only live in the slums on the outskirts of the Holy City and cannot even enter the city gates of the Holy City.
At the end of the street, there stood a large Gothic building, with huge crystals inlaid on the magnificent exterior walls, flashing colorful lights. The hall was bustling with people, men and women dressed in exquisite and gorgeous clothes, some gathered in a group to talk in low voices, some commented on the luxurious decorations in front of them, and laughter and joy were heard one after another. This was the gathering place of the upper class of the Holy City. They were all pillars of the court and the business community. They were elegant and confident, and did not hide their wealth and status.
A wealthy man in fancy clothes loudly asked the people around him:
"Everyone, did you all receive an invitation from the Simon Chamber of Commerce last night?"
Everyone nodded to indicate that they had received the invitation.
"Of course, the service quality of Simon Chamber of Commerce has always been as satisfactory as gold."
A noble lady added, raising her hand slightly and pointing to the colored glass outside the hall.
"Even if I hadn't been invited, I would have come here today. Simon Chamber of Commerce has luxury goods and specialties from almost every country. You can find anything you want here. It's amazing."
Another burly businessman chimed in. The Simon Chamber of Commerce was a huge business system that could provide everything from luxury goods to bulk goods.
"I heard that they have recently introduced specialties from remote countries such as Is, Grant and Barden. My friend often comes here, but this is my first time here. I heard that the swords sold here are beautiful and practical. I also want to buy one."
A young man from a wealthy family said this with longing in his eyes.
At this moment, a sturdy figure walked out from the other side of the hall. The president of the Holy City branch of the Simon Chamber of Commerce had a smile on his face, exuding confidence and friendliness.
“Dear guests, thank you for coming and welcome to our event.”
As he spoke, many people's eyes instantly focused on him.
"Today, I want to inform everyone that the Black Watch Mercenary Group, which has cooperated with my Chamber of Commerce for many years, has officially established a branch in the Holy City today."
The president's words were sonorous, his voice was steady and powerful, and the atmosphere on the scene instantly became tense and expectant.
Everyone was familiar with this name, especially the merchants, who often encountered this army when they were doing business abroad. However, before this, there was no branch of this army in the Holy City.
At this moment, with a gesture from the president, figures emerged from the shadows at the back of the venue. They were tall and strong, with their armor gleaming with gold, like warriors from an ancient empire. Each set of armor was carved with breathtaking abdominal muscles, and the golden color looked extremely gorgeous under the light. The purple cockscomb helmets on each soldier's head were even more ingenious.
“Wow, they really look like people who walked out of the sculpture!”
A noble lady exclaimed, with a look of astonishment and admiration that was difficult to conceal passing across her face.
"This is different from the Blackwatch I've seen before, and it seems like a lot of money was spent on this army, both in terms of personnel and armor."
A businessman nearby whispered, his eyes flickering with curiosity about the mercenary group.
When all the golden-armored warriors were lined up neatly, the commander of this team, Karion, stepped forward. His voice was so powerful that it seemed to penetrate everyone's heart.
"Dear everyone, our Black Watch Mercenary Group accepts all kinds of commissions, whether it is combat escort or maintaining law and order. More importantly, these warriors are all knights belonging to Earl John. They have nobility certificates and are proficient in various etiquette."
"what?"
Everyone present immediately began to discuss in low voices. Although they had heard about the professional form of noble mercenaries for a long time, most of them were leaders or high-ranking officials of mercenary groups. But today, they saw that these grassroots soldiers were actually knights, which really surprised them. You have to know that some people present were just wealthy people or businessmen with a little money. Let alone the title of nobility, they could not even know a few bishops and dignitaries in the French King's Hall.
At this time, some of the businessmen present began to become active. In order to curry favor with the upper-class dignitaries in the Holy City, these people would inevitably hold a large number of banquets. If these mercenaries were there to support the occasion, even the top dignitaries would have to look up to them. After all, even their banquets could not invite many nobles.
Karion noticed the reaction of the crowd, nodded with satisfaction, and said firmly: "Therefore, the Black Watch Mercenary Group is officially established in the Holy City branch 'Born in the Purple Room'. If there are any clients who need help, you are welcome to sign a mercenary contract with me."
As soon as he finished speaking, the discussion at the scene became even more heated. The wealthy people began to look at these soldiers frequently, and some even walked briskly to Karion and began to ask about the price of hiring these mercenaries.
In a house in the Holy City, John sat in front of the window, his eyes fixed on the heavy snow outside through the heavy curtains. The Holy City seemed even more peaceful in the cold winter. The heavy snow covered the entire city in a dense layer of white, and the air was filled with a cold and fresh breath. His mood was turbulent, and he prayed silently in his heart - today, the Black Watch Mercenary Group's first appearance in the Holy City can go smoothly.
Before coming to the Holy City, he had been preparing for this moment for a long time. He had investigated the market of mercenaries and learned that although the area of the King's Hall was far away from the war, the number of mercenary groups was beyond his expectations.
The mercenaries here are not only responsible for the security and protection of the French King's Hall, but also for supporting the wealthy at banquets, hunting grounds and various activities. Some of these mercenaries have successfully attracted the attention of a large number of dignitaries with their unique skills, such as hunting, music, chess and dancing, as if they have already stepped half a foot into the upper class.
Even this kind of mercenary group that just keeps up appearances earns more than those mercenary groups of the same size that fight desperately on the battlefield, which makes John look at it with awe.
When John thought of this, he could not help but have an idea. Since these powerful people wanted others to support them, wouldn't dozens of well-equipped high-ranking noble soldiers have a stronger visual impact on the people around them than those ordinary mercenaries?
Just as John was immersed in his thoughts and thinking about his future development plans, a soldier outside slowly opened the door, stood at the door, and said respectfully:
"Sir, the envoy from the Dharma Palace requests to see you."