37. France Corporation (3)
Bastard, I’m afraid it’s not for information, so I’m sharp. But you can’t show off this. I tilted my head, maintaining an expressionless expression.
“I don’t know what you are talking about.”
“Are you going to pretend?”
“I only move after receiving the princess’ command.”
While things are going well and France is growing well, there is nothing good about being suspicious of Seldas. It’s best for her to pretend she doesn’t know at a time like this.
But Seldas must have known somehow, so she continued to hold on.
“Jean Warenberg. I already know your plans. Still, do you intend to keep pretending until the end?”
What are you saying? You know what my plan is Seldas sent a lifeless gaze and continued.
“You plan to seize the top of the empire and destroy the economy first, right? That’s why he uses Princess Descartes. Do you intend to come and avenge the Kingdom of Warenberg?”
…… Even if I was mistaken, I was very mistaken.
“I don’t know what you mean. Rebuilding a kingdom that has disappeared into history?”
Jerbug. I put Seldas on his feet towards the desk where he sits. Then Seldas gets up hastily and spits out his life. I didn’t give in to him and continued.
“What is the meaning of a country without a people to rule it? Will rebuilding a kingdom that has already collapsed change anything?”
Seldas backs away at every step. Cold sweat broke out through the mask, probably because he knew that I was a sword master.
“I have no desire to avenge the empire, nor to rebuild the kingdom.”
“… Are you serious? Is that really what a member of the Barenberg family who lost their parents right in front of their eyes would say?”
Actually, I don’t know. Even in the game, Jean Barenberg did not take revenge on the Empire. He didn’t even gather the scattered people of Warenberg.
He was just by Frances side. I just acted accordingly, relying on some of the transferred Jin’s memories.
Seldas shook his head as if he didn’t understand me.
“… I don’t understand what you’re doing.”
I also don’t understand Jean Barenberg’s actions. Why did he stay by France’s side, and why did he get angry at the end? Why did you become the final boss?
Information unknown unless I fully accept his memory. I looked down at Seldas with an expressionless expression and opened his mouth.
“If you don’t understand, you don’t have to understand. Just as I don’t understand you, you just don’t understand me.”
Then he nodded his head and continued.
“Does it make any difference if you understand me? We just need to remain between the information dealer and the client.”
Realizing that I didn’t feel alive at all, Seldas let go of the hilt he was working on.
“… Yes, it will.”
“I’m glad you understand.”
I turned around and opened the door. Seldas just looked at my back without saying anything.
* * *
Late lunch after hours. Jeon Seo-gu knocked on the window with his beak.
“I think you have completed the request on the information page.”
“It seems like it hasn’t been long since I entrusted it to you. That’s fast.”
Sure. It would have been a job to acquire those items for sale. Seldas is absolutely omnipotent.
‘Even in the game, he handles most of the work.’
I wish it would stick to Frances instead of Somire. However, given the nature of the sub-male lead, the possibility of that would be slim. So, it is best to use it when available.
“Let’s go see Andrea.”
“Yes, once the results come out, we do anything.”
That’s right. You can gain the trust of Seldas by showing it, but the most important thing is to gain the trust of the duke. I need support, but without the duke’s permission, Frances wouldn’t be able to go about her business.
“Let’s go.”
Frances got up from her seat, left her mansion and rode in her carriage. That’s how I arrived at the building where the workers stay.
When I opened the door and entered, people were busy arranging things. Andrea, who was checking the ingredients, spotted us and came over.
“Ah, welcome.”
“You look busy. Can I help you?”
“No, no. Because this is our job.”
Andrea goes back to work with a light smile. She said Francesca.
“Looks like we came a little early.”
“That is true. Did you come right after the ingredients arrived?”
I proposed to Frances.
“For now, leave it to the people here and go out and have a cup of tea while you wait.”
“Yes,” Frances replied, and he went out through the open door. I followed her
So we headed to a nearby teahouse and ordered a simple dessert and two cups of tea. Frances looked at the newspaper and narrowed her eyebrows.
“What will happen?”
“Are you talking about Frida?”
“Yes.”
Ah, Frances sighs full of anxiety.
“If it goes wrong, we’ll be in the paper here too. Saying, ‘Princess Descartes raided Frida, the best clothing store in the empire.’”
Anxiety arises in the unknown future, which soon turns into fear. What am i I don’t worry too much, but Frances would be different. Because it is the first social experience.
“Don’t worry too much. If something happens and I have to go to court, I will assassinate all the people involved in the Frida clothing store.”
France is shocked by my words.
“Could you please stop saying such bloody things?”
“If there is no other way, this is the best.”
Inherently, power is meant to be used. Do I have to worry about that when I become a sword master? He also has a history of killing people. The first is difficult, the second is difficult.
A lot of people would have died long ago if it wasn’t for Frances standing next to him. Because the power I have is strong.
“… If that happens, we’ll only get more suspicious. Are you thinking and talking about the future?”
I laughed.
“A family like that is the worst. I think I will try everything I can.”
If you don’t have a choice, you have to force it. If you don’t live like this, you can’t survive in this harsh society.
“After. Okay. Let’s move on to the next one. How is Frida doing now?”
“There must have been a panic as a group. Soon the clothing store Frida will close, and it will only deal in jewels and trinkets that can be sold.”
Franze asked.
“Then what should we do now?”
“I will absorb Frida step by step.”
“Are you talking about the plan I told you about earlier?”
I nodded.
“Yes.”
“How are you going to do it?”
“I will make one spy.”
“A spy?”
France tilted her head.
“At the top of the competition, France Corporation treats you tremendously. With this one rumor, it will be easily sorted out.”
If people move in one or two like that, that will act as a catalyst and most of the key personnel will come over. This method is also used by modern companies.
“Huh. Then we have to keep investing money first.”
Talk. Tok. Frances tapped her fingers on the table.
“But can the capital survive until then? The amount used so far exceeds 1 billion. No matter how much money I received from the ducal family and the money I siphoned off, it’s impossible for a long time. The Duke may not be able to support you.”
That’s already a concern.
“You don’t have to worry about that. Even without the support of the Duke, the France Corporation can stand alone.”
Frances twisted his face. I didn’t seem to understand. I added an explanation.
“Before we bring in the craftsmen, the apparel business will be a huge success. If you see what Andrea has created, you will understand immediately.”
France wears that dress to participate in the upcoming imperial party. Then the gossip will focus on France’s dress. The best time to promote is then.
In a month, all preparations will be completed, so orders will explode. It is a business bound to succeed.
Said Frances.
“I saw the making process then, and I know the dress he made. When I was wearing a mask, I often used Frida’s clothing store. But is it really that great? If you think about it, that means no. Will the business really be solved easily?”
It’s just such a question. Can you explain it easily
“The dress that Andrea made for Frida is a dress driven by the stereotypical Madame. Even if Andrea made it, the idea is not his.”
I continued by saying and.
“Didn’t the princess say that at the time? We will respect the autonomy of creators. Geniuses usually make things by embodying their feelings. Making them as intended ignores their genius.”
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A costume made according to Andrea’s wishes. The costumes he designed and imagined himself are vastly different from the ones he has made so far.
Frances nodded in agreement.
“If you say that, then what…. Still, you will have to see the results.”
Yes. You will understand at once when you see the result.
“Then let’s go see Andrea. It should have been sorted out by now.”
“Yes, I will.”
* * *
As soon as I entered the France Corporation building, all the busy people were taking a break. I guess the work is over. I went straight to Andrea.
“Andrea. I want to talk about the dress.”
Ah, Andrea turns her head.
“Didn’t she say that the princess will be participating in the imperial party that will be held in a month?”
“Yes. I know I’m running out of time, but can you guess? Because that is the most important time.”
“Mmm. It’s possible if you work hard enough to make it. Instead, I don’t think I can show you all of me.”
That’s enough. If it was a dress made by Andrea, she would have a special design without any special decorations.
“It doesn’t matter. Please.”
“Are you really okay? It’s a dress that the princess will wear…….”
Just as I was about to answer, Frances came over with the sound of her shoe.
“It doesn’t matter. After all, a dress is also a matter of who wears it. No matter how fancy and beautiful a dress is, if you can’t pull it off, it won’t be special.”
Chalk. Frances opened her fan and covered the corners of her mouth as she spoke.
“I will perfectly wear the dress you made, so you don’t have to feel pressured.”
Andrea’s eyes shook at France’s words.
“I will do my best.”
“Yes, that kind of mindset is enough.”
Did she try not to burden her in her own way? It’s a good choice. If you indulge it for nothing, you may end up with strange results.
“I’ll start working right away. My hands are already itching, probably from being stimulated.”
Andrea heads to the studio with a smile and immediately grabs the ingredients. She said, looking at Francesca’s back.
“I think the business is over here. Let’s go back now It is not good to be away for too long.”
I followed her, nodding her head with her reply of yes. So, I rode her carriage back to the duke’s residence, and entered France’s room.
“I can’t wait to see what the dress you are so sure about will be.”
You will be surprised when you see it. Because Andrea has the talent to overthrow the empire.
“You can expect a lot.”
The moment I smiled. The door opened without warning.
“France Descartes! What are you doing?”
Eden Descartes entered, narrowing his eyebrows.
