However, the Giant Rock Commerce Association is also putting in manpower and operating costs to manage various aspects of the entire process, so making more profit is quite normal.
Duke didn't mind this either, as it was all written in the contracts.
In business, only when everyone profits can it last and continue.
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Just a day after Harrison left, Lucas also came to see Duke.
The purpose of his visit was simple: the profit sharing from the improved version of Blood of War, called Bloodthirst, was ready.
Due to the strategic importance of Bloodthirst, Duke chose to cooperate with Black Sail. Although the profits would be much lower, the advantage lay in safety and reliability.
If collaborating with forces like the Giant Rock Commerce Association, greed could lead to unforeseen events.
Duke valued long-term gains more; when he wasn't powerful enough, he knew to properly concede profits to ensure a better survival space for himself.
