142. Don’t try to take away my memories with Jin
The duke’s office is filled with strange tension. France asked.
“Viscount Elvan, what is the current situation of France Corporation?”
Viscount Elvan nodded his head and began to report, flipping through documents.
“Except for the duchy, all of France Corporation’s stores spread across each territory are on the verge of emergency. “The nobles all declared a boycott.”
Viscount Elvan was the general manager and CEO of France Corporation’s business. He worked hard and made his business more and more successful…….
“It’s not a very good situation.”
“Unfortunately, that is the case.”
France felt his head pounding.
Previously, he stubbornly refused the imperial family’s demands and even sent a threatening letter.
To summarize the contents of the book, it was roughly as follows.
『If you make such an unreasonable request to the great Descartes, no matter how imperial you are, you will not be able to easily overlook it.』
Simple yet very threatening content.
‘With this, the power struggle has begun…’ ….’
I had no idea that the other nobles would turn against the overwhelming Descartes and join the imperial family. Did he throw a gamble to gain more power?
“Tsk.”
Franche was so irritated that he clicked his tongue without realizing it. Soon he shook his head and regained his senses.
“The public sentiment among the people of the territory is good, so leave everything else as is, and if the boycott of luxury goods continues, close the store.”
Viscount Elvan’s eyes widened.
“What do you plan to do with France Corporation employees living in other territories?”
The biggest problem. These are employees working in other territories outside the duchy.
“There is no problem with stores targeting employees working in the duchy or territory residents, but luxury goods are the core of France Corporation. “Most of the manpower is concentrated there.”
Viscount Elvan is worried about one thing. Employees from other territories became surplus resources. Since the number is not small, the key is how to manage it.
“The situation will calm down quickly, so let’s cut wages in half and give them a break. “I give you all the benefits that a duke’s family can give you.”
France’s decision was to postpone work. It’s a somewhat risky move, but if you resolve the situation quickly, there won’t be any problems.
“Are you okay with that? “If the matter prolongs even a little bit, the aftereffects will be severe.”
Viscount Elvan is the type that pursues safety rather than profit. France’s decision was contrary to this opinion.
“I will sort out the situation as quickly as possible. “The conflict between the imperial family and Descartes will not last long anyway.”
Viscount Elvan had no choice but to nod his head at France’s stubborn opinion. The boss tells me to do it, so what can I do?
“I understand. Then, all France Corporations in other territories will be deactivated except for the stores serving the territory’s residents.”
With this, we have passed the business details for now. France continued.
“I will leave any other judgment to Viscount Elvan, who holds the position of manager.”
“I understand. Thank you for your trust. “I will try my best.”
Viscount Elvan leaves the office with a polite bow. Franze let out a sigh as his stiff body relaxed.
“Ha… ….”
The direction of the power struggle is going differently than expected. If the noble force had been divided in half, Descartes would have won a landslide victory.
‘I guess they decided that there was more to be gained when Descartes collapsed.’
They thought that if all the noble forces joined the imperial power, they could deal with Descartes. Puzzle. France clenched her molars.
‘I will definitely protect France Corporation and Descartes created by Jin.’
Franze, with his eyes wide open, immediately continued his command.
“Khazar? “The wizards of the Magic Tower have currently stopped developing magic tools, right?”
Kazar answered yes.
“All magic tools developed to date are released only to the duchy.”
“Only in the Duchy? What about reservations from other territories?”
“Ignore it. “They also betrayed us and turned their backs on us, so do we have to keep our reservations?”
The magic revolution that was scheduled to occur in the Magic Tower was scheduled to begin simultaneously in various parts of the empire. But if this happens, things will be different.
“There will be a magic revolution only in the duchy. “Whatever they do, we just need to show off our power more.”
France’s strategy was like this. If they continue to show overwhelming power and development, the aristocratic forces attached to the imperial power will move over to this side.
If it is crossed once, the aristocratic power attached to the imperial throne will collapse.
‘This is also the method Jin taught me.’
Like when I took down Frida. The same goes for aristocratic society. Jin said that no matter what happens, there is a rule called ‘throw away others.’
‘I don’t know where that word came from.’
This means that all streams and countless waves and currents eventually become one in the sea.
In the end, only the form is different, but the direction is the same.
“You dared to touch Descartes. “You will have to pay a heavy price for overlooking what Jin made for you.”
* * *
As time passed, the cold war between Descartes and the imperial family continued. The fight is getting worse day by day…….
“By order of the imperial family, all imported goods from other domains were cut off.”
“Due to pressure from the imperial family, no territory is willing to purchase the duchy’s export products.”
“Duke, it seems that the aristocratic forces centered on the imperial family have become more and more closely united.”
France’s operations all failed. The only news Descartes’ vassals bring is bad news. The magic revolution took place and there was no major damage to the duchy that monopolized the magic stone mine…….
‘They keep in check without stopping.’
The imperial family is now inducing a muddy fight, not just a power struggle. To make room for Descartes.
“It’s complicated.”
France massaged his temples and forehead due to dizziness. She can’t count the number of times she’s had migraines.
If things continue like this, Descartes will be shaken. A quick response is needed.
“Viscount Elvan, how is business going?”
“Currently, all stores catering to nobles are closed.”
Viscount Elvan continued speaking while flipping through the report.
“There are so many salaries and bonuses given here, so there is no problem even if they do not make profits for a while, but if this goes on for a long time, the patience of the employees will run out.”
Afterwards, France let out a hot sigh again.
“I can’t help it. “For now, we have no choice but to maintain the status quo and speak well to our employees.”
Viscount Elvan said, “I understand.” He organized the report and left.
The vassals also left the office after delivering the news, and now the only ones left here are France, Radea, and Kazar.
“aaah!”
Suddenly, France lost her temper, pulling his hair. Kazar and Radea flinched in surprise.
“Why, why are you all disturbing me? Is it so wrong to want to meet Jin? “Was it so greedy to want to meet the person I love?”
Franze, who Kazar looked at, had a face like a sand castle that seemed ready to collapse at any moment.
“I miss Jin. All I want is this one thing. Why why! That damned saint is after me, and the nobles only want to enrich themselves. “I think she’s going crazy.”
France eventually sheds tears.
“I thought things were going well recently. Exceed also said that he found traces of Jin. He thought she would meet Jean soon. Why!!”
Boom! France slammed the desk in his office. Unbearable anger. As his emotions fluctuate, the shadow beneath his feet stirs.
“Duke, calm down first. Calm your mind and then think again.”
Kazar tries hard to calm him down.
“It’s so, so hard…” . I miss you, Jin… ….”
France was already psychologically concentrated. She came to her senses and focused on her work with the single determination to meet Jin.
But now, everything is interfering with France. As if heaven had not allowed Jean and France to reunite.
Ka-Jar, who had a younger brother, felt confused when he saw France like that. He rose to the position of the most powerful person in the empire at a young age, but his spiritual support has disappeared.
‘Mr. Jin… ….’
You have nothing to say even if you are soulbound.
“It’s okay to say this, but if things continue like this, defeat in the battle of power is certain.”
Kazar spoke his words carefully. Even though she couldn’t keep her wits about her, France broke down. If the fight continues like this, the outcome will be obvious without saying anything.
“Still, I can’t grant the imperial family’s demands.”
France’s eyebrows twitched. Give away what Jin made for you? Sounds that don’t even sound like words.
“I will send a letter to the imperial family.”
“What are you sending me?”
“Threat.”
France immediately took out his war book and started scribbling with his pen.
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This is Duke Descartes, France Descartes.
I understand what the imperial family wants.
You want the authority of Descartes, right? However, the request cannot be granted.
The previous demands were an act of extortion.
Currently, Descartes and the imperial family maintain an official conflict.
You turned Descartes into an enemy. And he brought in the aristocratic power and rejected Descartes.
If the aggressive posture continues even after this letter arrives, bloodshed will be inevitable.
Please know that if something goes wrong, the imperial family cannot avoid responsibility.
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“I guess you can understand this much.”
Ladea, who was watching from the side, trembled with her lower lip, and Kazar’s eyes widened.
“Are you planning on starting a rebellion?!”
“Duke, you are too aggressive… ?”
But France did not back down.
“This is what they want. Let’s give it a try. “I’ll make a real mess.”
It doesn’t matter if it leads to a rebellion. The number of magical beast soldiers in France’s hands alone is 8,000. It is safe to say that he is alone in moving the waves of disaster.
There is Kayle, the strongest in the human world, and Kajar, who has reached the level of a transcendent wizard. Even the numerous wizards of the Magic Tower.
“If that side also has ideas, war will be avoided. No matter how much the entire empire fights against Descartes, their defeat is certain.”
It doesn’t matter how many commanders there are. This can be resolved with overwhelming volume and power.
“And the imperial family doesn’t know that Jin has left me. “This is just a bluff, but the difference in power is clear in their eyes.”
France has no intention of avoiding war even if it breaks out. Rather, it is the empire that suffers the loss.
If the relationship with Descartes breaks down and falls into chaos again, the country ruling the continent will no longer be the Fedelian Empire.
“I don’t know if that stupid emperor and saint will accept this properly, but if they have any ideas, they will stop here.”
France packed his letters, tied them in a bundle, and sent them to the imperial family. The water spilled.
“Never, absolutely nothing that Jin has made will be taken away from me.”
For France, Jin is her savior and god, the person she loves more than anyone else, and her spiritual support.
I can do anything for Jin. Even if destruction awaits at the end.
‘I will protect my memories even if it means killing them all.’
