67. Something about her is very strange
France’s eerie voice. I had never seen anything like this before, so I flinched without realizing it.
“… “Princess?”
France just smiled at my call. Is it the influence of black magic? Can people change like this? Little. No, I’m very scared.
“Jin.”
“Yes, yes?”
“Please keep my words in mind.”
With those last words, I sit down again. What on earth? A shiver still runs down the back of her neck.
“So, what should I do now?”
I’m embarrassed. I didn’t understand what was going on right now.
“Jin?”
“Yes?”
“What do I have to do?”
Difficult to open mouth. I felt a sense of strangeness in the appearance of France, whom I did not know. No, was it originally like this? Previously, she felt similarly when she revealed that she was terminally ill.
Maybe it was like this from the beginning.
“I’m looking for a secretary…” ….”
“Hmm. “There’s no one in particular that comes to mind about her.”
France crossed his arms and tapped. She tapped her forearm.
“What about Khazar?”
“She has something else to do.”
“Hmm… ….”
Actually, Helena is perfect. Although it is only a short time, he has been helping France so far, and there is no need to worry about betraying him.
And, he only talks and doesn’t do anything special. All I do is organize my schedule and do what I am told.
I or Seldas will handle the important work.
“Well, hel… ….”
“Jin.”
“Yes.”
“Are you sure you understood what I said?”
I kept my mouth shut.
Why do you hate Helena so much? I didn’t really understand it. Because she’s a woman? That said, Kajar is also a woman.
What is the difference? ….
“Hmm. Then it would be better to get a separate secretary. “I will leave the request to Seldas.”
France shook his head as if he had been waiting for this answer.
“Yes, that would be good.”
Somehow I feel like I’m playing in the palm of France’s hand. I think it would be best not to bring this up again.
“Now let’s start talking about business in earnest.”
I’ve talked about it vaguely until now, but now it’s time, so I have to tell you.
I talked about the essence of the Maseok business that I had been planning. Why did they cooperate with the Count Dogeja family, and what does it have to do with the magic stone and building the tower?
“It’s a magic revolution.”
France’s eyes sparkled as if she was interested.
“Do you think times will change?”
“It may take some time, though.”
We have a monopoly on the magic stone mine. Since there is not much demand right now, you may be able to purchase the land at a bargain price.
Here, build a tower in cooperation with the Count Togeza family. The name of the tower is Magic Tower. Anyone who has read fantasy novels or comics knows this tower.
Use the Magic Tower to gather wizards from around the world, develop and mass-produce magic tools.
From nobles to commoners. Everyone’s life itself will change.
In the process, France Corporation will accumulate money and gain overwhelming power.
“You’ve been working for this until now.”
“That’s right. “Once you do this, the business is over.”
Actually, there is more that can be done. However, considering my circumstances, I decided to quit.
I promised myself that I would hold on and not be eaten by Jin until I fulfilled my promise, but the erosion would accelerate if I stayed by France’s side.
“Then my strength will rise vertically?”
I smiled and nodded. The owner of the magic tower and the person who started the magic revolution.
It is an unrivaled position that even the imperial family cannot dare to touch.
“And now we need sufficient magical achievements from Kazar and the princess. “Now that you are the owner of the Magic Tower, you need outstanding abilities.”
Even now, France has achieved tremendous achievements in a short period of time. He hasn’t even been a year old, and at this rate, he might be able to become a transcendent wizard in the future.
He was a simple mid-boss warlock in the game, but that was probably due to lack of time.
“Then, it would be better for me to leave the business to others and focus on magic.”
“That’s right. “We’ve already built up the ground with the clothing business, so all we have to do is build the building.”
The project to create France’s family is proceeding without any problems. I hope it stays like this in the future.
‘The problem is the line.’
Even though it is quiet, it is too quiet. I’m not a kid like this.
Well, let’s think about this later. What can he do? Just press it with force.
“Well, now that we’re done talking, let’s go see the duke. “Since we have successfully completed our clothing business, we should receive support, right?”
France smiles and nods. His smile was full of confidence.
“That’s right. “No one in this family can touch me anymore.”
* * *
France stood in front of the duke’s office. I still vividly remember shivering in front of this door in front of her.
But now it is different. He was confident and there was no need to be afraid.
Yes, France has proven her worth.
Knock knock―
After a light knock, I open the door and go in without hearing an answer. As expected, the duke was quietly handling the affairs of his estate.
“Francegna.”
A Duke who knows who someone is right away even without looking up at their face.
“That’s right.”
France sat down on the sofa.
“What brings you here?”
“It’s because of the promise you made last time.”
“Are you talking about support for business?”
“That’s right.”
Tak. The duke put down his fountain pen and crossed his arms across his desk.
“Yes, I decided to provide support. “What is your next project?”
Although it was not evident on the duke’s expression, a lot of anticipation was evident in his voice. I was wondering what they were going to show me this time.
“This is a business related to magic stones.”
Duke Descartes’ brow furrowed for an instant.
“… Hearthstone? “Are you talking about the magic stone used by court wizards?”
France smiled and nodded his head. Then the Duke narrowed his eyebrows and tilted his face.
“The magic stone business is unpredictable. “What on earth are you going to do this time?”
Unlike before, curiosity takes precedence over suspicion. This was because France proved it with the results.
“I will let you know later when the foundation is solid. “You better look forward to it this time too.”
I was dissatisfied with France’s conversation style that aroused curiosity, but waiting was also fun. The Duke nodded his head.
“Good. I’m sure you have different thoughts. “I will provide financial support as promised.”
France cheered inwardly. It was none other than that duke who stopped ignoring him and started treating him like a human being.
It was not simply the joy of a daughter being acknowledged by her father. It was a joy that came from being told that everything you had done up until now was wrong.
“Thank you.”
“Is this the end of the business?”
“Yes.”
“… Okay. “Just go out now.”
Why? There was regret in the duke’s voice. Did he want to talk to himself more? France had doubts, but he ignored them without much thought.
Thump. The door to the office was closed.
“… ….”
The duke massaged his eyebrows and let out a cold breath.
As I watch France grow up, I think of her departed wife.
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In the meantime, I’ve been working like crazy. She also did terrible things to Eden and Line. She didn’t even deserve to be called father.
However, when France turned 18, she remembered her wife and was able to come to her senses. It feels like waking up from a nightmare.
Every time she looked at France, it felt like her departed wife was watching her.
“Whoa.”
The Duke shook his head and focused on the task at hand. There is no way to restore relationships with everyone.
I just have to maintain this position for now and accept the sin that will come back later.
* * *
“Damn it, damn it!”
Boom! Rhine couldn’t control her anger that had been building up and kicked the table.
“It’s all because of that b*tch, France.”
After the imperial party ended, a rumor continued to be heard in Rhine’s ears.
【The most incompetent thing in the Descartes family is line.】
Eden was at the forefront of the war against the Kingdom of Warenberg and has a track record of stopping waves of disaster. In addition, he reached the high level of being a sword master.
And France even drove out Frida, who monopolized the clothing business in this huge empire. There have been many attempts, but no one has succeeded.
On the other hand, Line has no achievements. He is poor at swordsmanship and has poor office skills.
He never played an active part in the war, nor did he participate in the waves of disaster. He didn’t even acquire aurors.
Now, the most incompetent and useless member of this Descartes family has become Rhein Descartes.
“Damn it… ….”
Quuk. Line with clenched fists. His inferiority complex exploded and spilled out to those around him.
This situation is the same, the past is the same, and the future that will happen in the future is the same. I didn’t like everything about the line.
Since his mother left, he has lived with the violence of his father who has gone crazy. It was the same with Eden.
Eden became emotionally dead after that, but Rhein was the opposite. Anger grew and hatred bloomed.
“Whoa.”
Line let out a hot breath. Then he opened his eyes wide and gritted his teeth.
“I guess it can’t be helped.”
If he cannot rise up by building up his own abilities, he has no choice but to bring others down to the same level as himself and become equal. Once you are so equal, you can press his head to allow yourself to ascend.
‘I need to keep a close eye on it to see if something is missing.’
* * *
After returning to his office, France looked out his window and hummed. It seems that he is happy to have proven his worth in this duchy.
Seeing her so happy made me burst into laughter too. Then suddenly France turned his head and looked at me.
“Jin, I’ll give you a vacation. “About two days.”
“A sudden vacation?”
“Okay. “We’ve been pretty busy these days, haven’t we?”
“That’s true, but… ….”
It’s a vacation, so it’s not bad. France’s clothing store won’t open until the store is full, and there’s still some time left until operations stabilize.
There is no need to rush the Maseok project.
Anyway, since we are cooperating with the Count Dogeza family, we will have sufficient manpower, and purchasing land can also be done through Seldas.
But what are you going to do when I go on vacation? I suddenly became curious and asked.
“What are you going to do, Princess?”
“I will stay at Khazar’s house.”
“Do you want to learn magic?”
“Okay. “I enjoy it the most when I use magic.”
It’s not bad to achieve magical achievements, but is it okay to not rest? I guess I’m not the only one who’s tired these days.
“Are you physically okay?”
“It’s okay. For me, the magic is resting.”
I see. So what? There’s no need to stop me. Because it doesn’t seem like I’m overdoing anything.
“So, did you use up all your pocket money? “Would you like more?”
“No, I didn’t spend even 10% of it… ….”
“Really? “Then go on a trip.”
Travel? Are you sending me away?
In the meantime, France did her best to keep me by her side. She feels something unexplainable.
I understand that they are giving me a vacation because I worked hard for so long, but why do I feel like I am being exiled?
“Princess, is there anything else you want to do?”
“Huh? No? There isn’t anything in particular. “Why is that?”
France tilts with a calm face. Just like today, like last time, lately I feel like she’s strange. Should I say that this is not the France I knew?
Now that you’ve become friends, it’s natural for your guard to drop and your personality to become more hostile. Because when life changes, people also change. But this is a bit… ….
I feel strangely different.
“Is it because you’re worried about me?”
“Yes?”
“You’re hesitating.”
Did you even read my feelings? No, it might be revealed in his actions.
“No. “I’ll have a nice vacation.”
“Okay. “Rest well and see you in two days.”
I bowed and left the door.
‘Something is strange.’
I feel like the essence of people has changed in the past few days.
‘Is it the influence of black magic?’
Given the game setting, I have never heard or seen that black magic affects personality.
After clearing all the quests and digging into all the hidden elements, it’s strange how much I don’t know.
‘I guess I’ll have to ask Kazar.’
I headed to Kajar’s house first before France went.
To find out something strange about France.
