"The young man entrusted doesn't need to invest any capital, he joins with courage and talent;
"He doesn't need to promise any fixed returns either, even if the merchant ship capsizes or the business loses money, no investor will seek debts from him."
"This was our era's 'partnership'," Matteo Konar looked at Winters Montagne, his gaze intense, "a partnership for the brave. Many renowned merchants initially boarded the oared sailing ships bound for the Far East through this kind of 'partnership.'"
"No capital investment, no promise of fixed returns, and you don't even have to repay debts if you lose," Winters remained unmoved, smiling, "What do the investors want then?"
Matteo Konar answered straightforwardly: "Three-quarters of the profit."
Winters burst into laughter, "'Unconditional' funding is nice, Mr. Konar, but what makes you so sure I will accept?"
