Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 416

416. Seongjin Lee’s Exploration Journal (5)

The flame felt very foreign to Schmidt.

When you see demonic energy creeping up, there is no doubt that its source is a demonic spirit. But there was something strange about the way it wore its true form.

‘I don’t see the devil’s direct contract target nearby!’

There are two main ways demons appear in other dimensions.

One is to descend by borrowing the body of a contracted person, and the other is to appear directly by consuming a huge amount of causality.

However, to be considered as being mediated by the contractor, the flame took the form of too pure energy. It means that it is truly a burning flame itself.

This would mean that he was emitting magical energy strong enough to clearly materialize his energy, but upon closer inspection, it didn’t seem like that was necessarily the case.

In fact, the amount of demonic energy it gave off was very insignificant.

‘no way… Did a slightly different law, perhaps the law of the normal world, intervene in the process of materialization?’

It felt as if something had been blocked by a veil, as if the cause and effect necessary for existence had been strangely bypassed.

But Schmidt’s thoughts did not continue there. That little firework started screaming at him.

[Such a rude bastard! How dare you, without even knowing the subject, refer to this great Demon King as ‘this’?!]

A guy who is less than a handful of distance away, where on earth does that confidence come from?

It seems that Schmidt’s thoughts were clearly revealed in his facial expression. The flames were now spewing out sparks and the body was shaking.

[Hey, look at that cheeky expression! Why can’t we be polite? I can’t even take care of myself, so I make a list of my compatriots and sell them for half a penny!]

Schmidt came to his senses at that shout.

for a moment! That evil… No, how does a ‘fairy’ know about the ‘list of contracts’?

“… Lowering?”

The only person who can explain this whole situation is Prince Mores. But Schmidt, who looked back at the prince, was even more embarrassed.

I was so distracted by the strange flame that I didn’t notice it until now, but the demonic power that Prince Mores was emitting from earlier was no less strange.

It’s so hard to wonder how a human body can withstand such a high concentration of demonic energy.

‘I felt my demonic energy was weak before, but it wasn’t like this… … !’

Of course, Schmidt has also recently heard several incredible rumors.

They say that Prince Mores is an apostle who underwent trials from the main god, but in fact he was blessed by an ancient fairy.

but-

‘Anyway, you did something like that in the imperial capital and stayed safe? ‘How on earth?’

Unlike Schmidt, who was shocked, Prince Mores was overly relaxed. He glanced around the cabinet on one side of his office, and with a casual attitude, took out a plate that was on display. It was a precious Breton porcelain plate with gold lacquered edges.

“This is good. “Would you like to sit here for a moment?”

As soon as the prince’s words left his mouth-

[Hehehe.]

The suspicious flame seemed to be waiting and landed on the plate.

It felt like seeing a well-trained pet. For someone who was talking so loudly about being a demon lord and all, he was truly insignificant.

“Lowering… … .”

“Don’t say anything, branch manager.”

“Yes, sir… … .”

“It’s my business. So let’s not worry any more and just do our own thing.”

No, it wouldn’t be easy even if I told you not to worry… … .

As Schmidt squinted at the flame sitting comfortably on the plate, it shouted triumphantly at Schmidt again.

[Wahahahah! I really like this plate! Isn’t it a truly beautiful object worthy of the great Demon Lord? It just worked out, Banpoon! As a sign of respect and obedience, I gladly allow you to offer this plate as an offering to the great Demon King!]

Schmidt’s brow furrowed.

You can’t just beat something that small.

* * *

Owen, along with Masaine, was treated respectfully as an honored guest of the Merchant Association.

No sooner had the branch manager sat down than he was personally guided by, but his secretary quickly brought in hot tea and refreshments. It is no different from the treatment received by Mores.

‘I said Schmidt. I thought it had a stubborn and bleak look, but there is a part of it that is more affectionate than it looks.’

Owen thought as he munched on a cookie.

He is not the Emperor’s biological son, and Sir Masain is completely removed from the right to succeed to the throne. Both of them were in a position where it was easy for them to be looked down on by merchants who usually pursued practical interests.

‘… Or is this all thanks to Mores?’

Owen stared at Mores, who was engrossed in the story.

Conversing without hesitation with Branch Manager Schmidt – “He just pretends not to know, Branch Manager.” “Yes, sir. that… No, the fairy is clearly referring to herself… … .” “Uh-huh! “You must have heard wrong.” Looking at Mores, it seemed like the two people had always been quite close friends.

‘Well, so you’re going to take charge of Mores’ business and manage it, right?’

In fact, if you look at the inside story, it may be because the two also belong to the ‘Children of Seonghwang’ that demons are most afraid of being associated with. Of course, there was no way for the current Owen to know that fact.

“Here, we have selected businesses that are suitable for your investment. Please review it slowly.”

As Mores said, the branch manager immediately brought Owen a well-organized folder.

A map of the continent with detailed roads, and various business plans grouped by field.

‘hmm. Anyway, I don’t know much… … .’

Owen picked up the dense pile of documents and immediately felt a strong temptation to close them back. However, I don’t know how he knew what was going on in his head, but the look in his eyes as he looked back at Mores was extremely harsh.

“… … .”

Owen had no choice but to try to force his eyes to see the letters in the documents. Looking at it, it looks like Mores will ask about the details later.

As I was grumbling for a while, Masain, who was no better than me, was next to me and gave me some advice.

“How about here, in the copper mine? “It is said that the repairs to the mine shaft have made considerable progress, so wouldn’t we be able to expect fairly high profits from next year?”

“oh! “Do you know business well?”

As Owen smiled, Masain smiled.

“Actually, I don’t know much. Isn’t the salmon business, which was expected to be the least profitable of Mr. Mores’s plans, already on track? “Then what more can I say about the prospects of other businesses that were expected to be good from the beginning?”

“Well, I see.”

This means that no matter what you choose, you will get more than your fair share.

‘good. Let’s leave the details aside and just keep a general idea of ​​the types.’

Owen felt much more at ease, and instead of struggling with his files, he listened to the conversation taking place next to him.

At the moment, Mores was in the middle of listening to the branch manager’s business report.

“Repair of the copper mine is progressing steadily. “I thought people might avoid the place because it had been abandoned for a long time, but since the compensation was generous, people ended up gathering.”

“Right.”

“The operation of the logging farm is already going smoothly. We are already selling some wood to a Cyprus shipyard, and we plan to expand supply to the entire north as soon as a land route is secured. “We will be able to hire additional refugees.”

“good. In any case, don’t spare money on hiring and compensation. “We have already reduced a lot of costs by securing low-temperature carriages.”

Mores seemed like a seasoned businessman when he responded like that. The more you look at him, the more new things he reveals to you.

“Did you say that several villages have emerged around the business site? “How are we maintaining security?”

“We have deployed sufficient security personnel at the business site. “I heard that in the case of villages, the refugees who settled there formed their own vigilante groups.”

Then, Mores tilted his head to one side for a moment and then gave additional instructions.

“Then, set up small sales offices run by the merchants in those villages. First, sell daily necessities cheaply and repair appliances as cheaply as possible. “We are dominating the village market.”

“… yes?”

“Oh, don’t forget to deploy additional security personnel to guard the sales office.”

Then, Branch Manager Schmidt looked dumbfounded.

“No, sir. Are you saying there is a market to occupy in that shanty town? It’s just a waste of security manpower… … .”

“… … .”

“Oh, no way! Because of the safety of the village… … ?”

However, upon receiving Mores’ bored gaze, he soon sighs and lowers his head.

“yes. Well sir. We will carry out the ceremony as instructed. Why are you so anxious about not being able to provide food to refugees in the North? … .”

Hmm, I’m not sure, but it’s something serious.

As I was blankly watching Mores work, Masain looked back at Owen and smiled proudly.

-How is it? Hasn’t our young man grown up so proudly?

An expression that reveals such thoughts without filtering.

Owen felt a little strange. Even before he left for the southern front, Sir Martha would always stare endlessly at the Pearl Palace from afar.

“… hmm?”

Charakcharak.

At that time, Mores, who was flipping through the report without hesitation, suddenly furrowed his eyebrows.

“But the branch manager.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Why is the import of grain from the South still sluggish? “Didn’t we expect that out of all the businesses we started, we would be the first to make a profit?”

Then, Branch Manager Schmidt looked embarrassed.

“The response from the lords who sought cooperation is not very friendly. “Why are you saying that if we don’t double the current magic tax, we will never give you a way?”

Owen asked, looking back at Masaine.

“older brother. “What on earth is magic tax?”

“A tax is levied on the number of horses pulling a carriage. I don’t know much, but I heard that merchants traveling to and from the North pay the magic tax levied separately for each territory.”

“Oh, I see.”

There are all kinds of strange taxes.

In any case, it seemed certain that the ‘horsepower tax’ would have a negative impact on Mores’ business. Because the guy’s face suddenly turned bloodthirsty.

“why? Didn’t they already say they would pay more horsepower tax than the market price? Moreover, in the long run, it is a structure that greatly benefits their territory, right?”

“I don’t know why, sir.”

Schmidt answered as if he were embarrassed.

Castile, Milo, Benso, Cavour, and D’Aciano.

The five of them are nobles of the old royalist faction who currently reign like kings throughout the northern region. Perhaps because they smelled something lucrative, they all gave a cold answer to Schmidt’s proposal.

But Mores, who had been lost in thought for a moment, opened his mouth softly.

“… “Didn’t the Marquis d’Arciano lead that atmosphere?”

Then, Branch Manager Schmidt looked at Mores as if he was surprised.

“Yes, that’s right, sir. The Marquis d’Aciano’s attitude is too strong. But how did you know that?”

“okay. Right.”

Mores’ eyes darken.

At that moment, Owen unconsciously corrected his posture due to the eerie energy of the guy he was seeing for the first time.

‘That guy… … .’

I knew it intuitively. That Mores was really angry.

The funny thing is, even though Owen had been arguing with Mores so much, he didn’t know what it was like when the guy was really angry.

“I guess I’ll have to change my schedule.”

Mores’ cool gray eyes shed an eerie silver light.

“After all business trips are over, I think I should stop by Dacia Noryeong.”

fantasy,