77. The beginning of the last business (2)
A week has passed since I finished talking with the Count Dogeja family.
What happened so far was a leisurely trip with France.
Meanwhile, construction of the tower also began.
Since we needed a lot of manpower, we posted a notice and many people came from other regions after hearing about it.
The area where the magic tower will be built is an abandoned forest in the duchy. This was the perfect place.
And, we are standing at the construction site.
“How high does the tower rise?”
“Until we reach the clouds.”
“… “Is that possible?”
“It is possible.”
Actually, I was a bit worried about this, but the construction technology in this world was much more advanced than expected.
“I didn’t know it would be that big. “I’m worried it might collapse.”
“It’s okay. “The barrier will prevent things like cracks in the tower.”
France narrowed his eyebrows, saying, “A barrier?”
“… “Who puts up a barrier on this big tower, and how?”
“You know, there is Kazar. “I think you can hit it well enough.”
“No matter how great a wizard Kazar is, wouldn’t it be difficult?”
I smiled and shook my head.
“Kazar is a wizard who has lived his life only looking at magic. With the assistance of the magic stone, he will be able to unleash a huge barrier.”
Barrier magic is auxiliary magic.
The main magic of Kazar, who has not become a man, is attribute magic, but auxiliary magic is the key. By adding attribute magic as auxiliary magic, the effect is amplified.
But France doesn’t seem to believe me.
“But wouldn’t it be better to ask the person involved? “If a large tower that reaches all the way to the clouds collapses, the damage will be enormous.”
I heard it is possible.
At the end of the ‘Ropanso’ game, a magic tower is built.
At that time, many wizards gathered together to create a barrier, but Ka-Zar, with the assistance of magical power drawn from the magic stone, could have created it on his own.
“If you’re feeling uneasy, you can ask.”
“… I’ll have to ask later. “You’re anxious.”
I understand that France is very worried here. The size of the magic tower we will build is astronomical in height and ridiculously wide.
It’s hard to believe that a building that you’ve never seen or imagined before is being built.
“Well, anyway. “Let’s leave this site to the count’s family, and now let’s go find out about the magic stone mine.”
France nodded his head, “Yes, I guess so.” We got straight into the carriage.
“Bar Exceedro.”
“Yay.”
The wheels of the carriage are rolling. I guess I’ll have to meet Seldas like this and finalize the purchase of the magic stone mine.
“I wonder how much it will cost to purchase a magic stone mine.”
France tapped the seat of the carriage with his fingers.
“It won’t be expensive. There is currently no demand for magic stones, and the surrounding land is barren.”
It costs more to develop a mine there.
“Hmm. “It looks like you will be spending the money you earned from your business right away.”
“Think of it as an investment. “Because money begets money.”
Furthermore, if you succeed in this business, you will gain power and wealth. And even fame comes at once.
If you don’t invest in this, you’re a fool.
“Yes, I believe you because you said it.”
“Well thought out.”
I smiled and looked out the window. Suddenly France asked.
“But there it is.”
“Yes?”
France is staring at me.
“If I become a magic tower owner through this business and achieve great success as a businessman, what can I do now?”
Bright eyes. I said with a grin.
“You can do whatever you want at that time. You can study magic further or start a new business.”
Power. Wealth. Honor.
If you have these three things, results will follow no matter what you do.
“This is what I want to do, so it would be better to increase my achievements with magic.”
“Is there a reason you chose magic?”
When I asked, France smiled brightly at me.
“I need to treat your illness. “The reason I’ve been reading a magic book recently is to control my black magic, but also because my goal is to heal you.”
Well. When that time comes, I won’t be there.
“… “It’s a good cause.”
All I could do was smile.
“Anyway. With this project, your promise to me ends. “Because you will become the most powerful person in the empire.”
And, the relationship between you and me will also end.
“It’s the end of a promise, I didn’t know it would happen so quickly.”
That’s right. I’ve been looking at it for at least a year, and it’s only been half a year now.
‘I guess that’s how great the power of information is.’
France stole a lot of money. She said it would have taken much longer without basic funds.
Party. Suddenly, France clapped her hands and said, “Ah!”
“How about I become the head of the family?”
“Please go?”
“Okay. “It’s about having a Descartes family.”
“Is there a reason?”
France laughed bitterly.
“I want to take everything from them. “After I have everything, I will kick out Eden, Rhine, and the Duke.”
The intention is a bit scary, though.
Becoming the head of a family is not a bad choice. But then the work takes a bit longer.
‘It doesn’t matter as we can move separately.’
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I move individually, and leave Kale attached to France. Then there will be no problem.
“Good. But there must be some conditions to become the head of the family, right? “The official successor is the Duke of Eden.”
France touches his chin and is lost in thought. He must have been deep in thought, as he was looking at the floor of the carriage with his eyebrows narrowed.
“Hmm. To do that, you have to change the Duke’s mind. But right now, I can’t think of any other way. No matter how powerful I have become, the position of the successor was decided a long time ago.”
Eden has already been decided as the successor. What should I do to withdraw this…….
‘The first priority would be to make the succession to the Duke of Duchess a mess.’
Several plans came to mind. If you just implement this, there will be no problem.
From the vassals’ point of view, selecting France as the next head of the family is an attractive option.
The lord of the magic tower and the owner of the imperial caravan. And the Empress who has Jin Warenberg and White Ghost under her command.
‘That will be enough.’
We can also carry out the operation to imprison Eden that we had previously planned. The rest is execution of the plan when the waves of disaster arrive.
France asked, tilting his head.
“What are you thinking, making such a sinister expression?”
…… Was my expression sinister?
“No. “I was thinking of a plan.”
“What did I say?”
“Yes. “It seemed quite possible.”
France exclaimed, sticking out her head as if she was interested.
“Do you want to talk?”
“Hmm. “It’s still in the planning stage.”
“You mean you won’t tell me.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s right.”
France shakes her head and looks out the window. Then she muttered, “I heard you have a knack for making people wonder.”
“hahahaha…….”
I smiled awkwardly and looked away. If you watch it like last time and your emotions move, the synchronization will deepen.
‘I can’t even look at you anymore.’
It’s bittersweet, but I can’t help but want to be by your side more.
How far did the wheel roll like that?
“We have arrived!”
We arrived at our destination.
“Let’s go.”
I got off the carriage and headed straight to the bar. This time, the receptionist recognized our faces as soon as she saw them and went inside.
“That friend is still the same.”
“Okay. I guess we got used to it.”
I knew I would get permission anyway, so I just went inside.
“Ah! “You can’t just come in like this!”
“It’s permission anyway.”
“That’s true, but… ….”
“Then get out of the way.”
The receptionist hesitates and gets out of the way. We went inside.
“Are you here again for business?”
“Okay. “It’s a very important business.”
Seldas, who had been putting his legs on his desk, straightened his posture. He hangs his arms on the desk and smiles wryly.
“What kind of business is it going to be this time?”
I guess it’s because I’ve had a taste for money recently, so I’m looking forward to it. It means there’s something I don’t like.
France looked down at Seldas and continued her words.
“Purchase of mine. I’ll tell you the location, so you can buy it as cheaply as possible. “You know the request fee, right?”
France sits on the sofa and crosses her legs. It seems to be a strategy to suppress Seldas in its own way.
“Request fee. Yeah, I know. Doesn’t that mean they will deduct 10% of the net profit?”
France nodded her head. Seldas smiled darkly again and continued.
“10% Of the total is not enough. “Please increase it by 20%.”
“Are you suddenly saying something that doesn’t seem to make any sense?”
France frowned at the sudden negotiation and tapped her fingers on the table.
“I think we are still receiving quite a lot because our net profit is high.”
However, Seldas shrugged his shoulders and argued.
“Think about what we do. The reason I decided to take 10% was the cost of helping the business. But store protection and all the little things are handled here, right?”
I would like to think that such things are part of helping the business, but they are clearly different things. That’s probably why they’re asking for money like that.
I whispered to France.
“Princess, try to negotiate in your own way, and if it doesn’t work, accept it.”
France widened her eyes and nodded.
“I don’t think protecting the store or handling minor issues is included in helping the business? And if we increase our business, won’t we receive an additional 100% of the business, ultimately ending up at 20%?”
Oh, that was good logic. The basics of negotiation are to make even the most absurd words sound believable.
“No, it’s a different story compared to receiving 10% more net profit from a new business and 20% of total profit, right? “The princess is trying to eat it raw.”
But Seldas did not lose even a word.
“Ugh…….”
France pursed her lips in anger. He exhaled heavily for a moment, then widened his eyes at her and spoke.
“The contract written during the negotiations at that time said that 10% would be given in return for helping with the business. Are you saying you’re going to violate the contract?”
Come to think of it, he also wrote a contract at that time. I’ve read the provisions carefully, so there shouldn’t be any problems. It’s going well.
“It’s a contract… I didn’t know it would take that. “It was so long ago that I couldn’t remember much.”
There is a contract, but there is no way out.
“Then let’s cancel the contract. “Write it again.”
“… What?”
“Didn’t you hear? “It means renewing the contract.”
Franze was speechless at the unexpected shamelessness, as if an iron plate had been slapped on his face.
“Then bring the contract with you. “You get 20% of the total net profit.”
After saying that, Seldas got up and searched through the drawer. A contract that came out like that…….
“I will write down the provisions from now on.”
Seldas moves the fountain pen alone with a dumbfounded France in front of him. He’s like a fox. I guess I didn’t go there for nothing.
“Okay, here’s the contract. Check the contents carefully and stamp if you like it. “If you don’t like it, your cooperation with us ends here.”
France looked up at me. The look in your eyes as to what to do with this. I whispered to France.
“It wasn’t the princess’s fault. There is nothing we can do here. “Exceed is the group we need, so we have no choice but to accept it.”
France reluctantly nods his head. Then he carefully examined the contract to see if there was anything unusual and wrote down his signature.
“Okay, this is my contract renewal.”
Seldas smiles with satisfaction. How can you not give that a punch?
But we can’t beat it because it’s sure to be helpful to us.
‘Let’s go a little strong here.’
I activated my aura and took a step forward. Seldas flinched from the sudden pressure and fear.
“… “What are you doing now?”
I continued to approach. And, when he was almost close, he opened his mouth.
“Celdas. “I will look after you for now, but from next time, if you see me playing with the princess, keep in mind that it will be Exceed’s last day.”
I have to do at least this much.
“… Ha, I didn’t know you could threaten me with force.”
I laughed bitterly. I wanted to return this.
“So, I am telling you to treat my master well.”
“… Okay, I understand. “Keep that in mind.”
Seldas reluctantly nodded. I never thought defeating Zenbukoros alone would be so helpful.
Seldas clutched his forehead and waved his hands.
“If the business is done, let’s go.”
“I’ll expect a good attitude next time.”
France turned around and laughed. Obvious ridicule. The corners of Seldas’ mouth visible beneath his mask twitched.
After leaving the bar, France shouted excitedly.
“Did you see it? “Are you so scared that you can’t say anything?”
“I saw it. “I didn’t like it, but I feel refreshed because they gave me a hard time.”
France continued to smile, as if she was very happy about feeding Seldas some taffy. Then she put her arms around me.
“As expected, I can’t do it without you. This will stay with me for the rest of my life. Do you understand?”
