◈ Episode 73 Back Alley Talk (2)
A heavy silence filled the room.
“Now, what the hell… … ?”
Violetta’s voice trembled in disbelief at what I said.
The rest had similar reactions.
I didn’t just say it out of my mouth, it was because I was clearly showing a sign of displeasure.
no. Beyond that, I felt the will to kill.
In the case of Pinion, his lips were twitching, but if he touched them, he was ready to spit out double curses.
‘older brother. What are we going to do now?’
Hans, who was standing behind me, gave me an urgent signal and asked.
He also seemed a little taken aback by what I said.
all right Did he think I was here to have a peaceful discussion?
If so, it’s time to correct that misunderstanding.
“You seem to have heard wrong, so let me tell you one more time. Come under me.”
An arrogant word.
Violetta, who led the women of the black rose, showed blatant resistance to it.
“It’s disgusting.”
She didn’t hide her feelings and shot me like an arrow.
“I thought it would be different just because we got rid of the enemy society and still tried to talk. You and the enemy society are the same.”
“same?”
“Doesn’t that mean you’re going to press down on this side with force and wield it to suit your taste?”
“Did it look like that?”
“I beg your pardon?”
I know what they’re worried about.
Of course, I am not demanding unconditional obedience from them.
“You guys are all in business.”
They all maintain their own businesses.
Because it is an organization, money is essential, and of course they have to make money as much as they can.
However, the biggest source of money was held tightly by the enemy society.
All the other three organizations can make is mediocre, money that is just the dregs of capital.
so.
“Don’t you want to make more money?”
They make offers that are bound to be tempted.
“Big money?”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Of course, the responses that come back are full of questions.
okay. I understand. You should be taken aback when you bring up the topic of business out of nowhere.
I decided to kindly explain.
“This side got rid of the enemy society and got hold of several businesses occupied by them, but to be honest, there are realistic limits to managing all of them. This one has fewer numbers.”
wince
Hans reacted in amazement when we spoke out about our weaknesses.
Apparently, he was desperately hiding this fact from other organizations. That our numbers are still far short.
But at times like this, it’s more comfortable to just play cards coolly.
After all, they can’t deny it.
“Our organization is not very large yet. As a result, it is inevitable that there will be fields that have not been reached. So, I will hand over the business to you guys.”
hand over the business
The enemy society made it their own and said that they would just hand over what they were frantically protecting.
They will be more wary than surprise and admiration.
Actually, the reaction was like that.
Marstella asked with a suspicious look.
“What do you mean?”
I shrugged.
“There is no ulterior motive. didn’t i tell you I want you to come under me.”
“You mean to take over part of the business instead of working under you?”
“If you don’t want to come in, you don’t have to come. Still, let’s hand over the business. Things I don’t need anyway. How you use it is all up to you.”
“… … I do not understand. What do you want?”
By this time, they should have noticed that I had a purpose.
They told me to come in, and even if they didn’t come in, they would hand over the business.
At this point, you can’t help but feel something beyond doubt.
“You know, I’m in a difficult position right now to be openly active.”
If I tried to act as James Moriarty, the Imperial Security Service would probably step in and try to catch me.
Like that detective kid, he refused to attract troublesome flying flies.
What I want is to cultivate my own firm power.
That said, I didn’t want to go so far as to make meaningless enemies.
“I don’t want useless disputes.”
“Huh. Did the person who eliminated the enemy society say that?”
“Getting rid of them was necessary. If I had left it, it would have caused problems in one way or another. At least the unclean shoots should be cut off.”
“… … I don’t think it’s something you would say if you tried to start a war in Delica Kingdom.”
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Violetta said sarcasticly.
I shrugged lightly.
“If you don’t want to believe, you don’t have to believe. However, I would like to hear the answer here. Will you join hands with me, or will you just go separately? No coercion, of course.”
Even if you don’t hold hands with me, the business will receive it. That means they have nothing to lose.
The chiefs exchanged glances with each other.
They must be weighing whether what I am saying is true and whether it is really good to hold hands with me.
“Hmm. Can you tell me exactly what that business is?”
Pinion cleared his throat and asked.
“Pinion. What are you doing?”
“Don’t meddle, Violetta. In the first place, Circus was in need of funds. I should do anything to make money.”
“This snob… … !”
“hey. let’s talk straight After all, this is what matters in this world.”
Pinion waved it left and right, making a money shape with his hand.
“After all, without this money, we are nothing. Don’t people who are treated with disdain need at least money to live like human beings in this world? I don’t think you’ll understand if you live high on things like recognition and sisterhood.”
“you… … .”
“Anyway, did you say that Mr. Moriarty? If it’s a business that makes money, we welcome it with open arms.”
Pinion said that, but did not fully believe it.
“Of course, I’d love to hear what the business is like beforehand. Well, no matter how dangerous it is, isn’t it a bit like that? Please don’t feel bad.”
“I understand.”
I nodded.
I can understand Pinion’s attitude. He has a disability called dwarfism.
And the organization he leads is a circus troupe of people with similar disabilities.
There is such a thing as a freak show.
A show that gathers deformed people, turns them into a spectacle, and makes money through the circus.
In fact, in Europe around the 18th century, when human rights did not exist properly, this frick show was popular.
‘In Europe, there is a history of putting other races in zoos and watching them until the 20th century.’
This Circus, run by Pinion, is also based on this freak show.
‘However, the general difference is that the leader himself has a disability.’
Pinion is not simply trying to take advantage of people with disabilities similar to himself.
They just made this choice because they couldn’t survive without doing a freak show.
“I promise. I will not do anything that puts you in danger.”
“… … Huh true. Is it just talk or is it real?”
Pinion opened his eyes wide as if it was surprising that I said these words.
“So, can you hear a little bit about what kind of business it is, exactly?”
“Of course, Captain Pinion. Do you know what kind of entertainment nobles enjoy?”
“What, is that… … I enjoy opera and music.”
What is commonly called opera is the main culture of the aristocrats of this era. Not just the nobility, but also the rich and wealthy enjoy this.
An epic tale of gods and heroes.
Boring, boring stories from the tragedies of the Old Kingdom.
“But why are you asking that? Surely, our Circus won’t say that we can do that?”
“no way. Isn’t it too old-fashioned for nobles to enjoy right now?”
“oh. For the first time, I feel like I can communicate well with my older brother.”
“My recommendation goes above and beyond.”
“More than that?”
“More flashy. more enjoyable.”
Pinion didn’t seem to understand what I was saying.
That’s natural.
To the people of this era, what I’m still trying to introduce must be a fairly unfamiliar word.
“You know what a musical is?”
“Muse… … curl?”
A splendid performance combining song, dance and play.
It’s lighter, more popping, and freer than opera, and that’s why it suits them best.
“It is a fun way to tell a story with a mix of plays and songs, and with colorful stage lights and dances.”
“How is that different from what nobles enjoy?”
“More free. You don’t have to sing all the time. What matters is harmony. And I can dance.”
“… … Are we doing that?”
“okay.”
I remembered the first time I came to Ledervelk and walked around the city.
The appearance of people who sang and danced on the street, and did what was commonly called busking.
There is music and dance in this world. There is a stage, and there is also a musical theater.
That’s why I seriously considered the existence of a musical.
It must be a new genre of cultural art for them.
“You think that will work now?”
“okay.”
And I am sure of this because history tells me.
Looking at the development of the culture of this era, the appearance of musicals will happen someday anyway.
It doesn’t exist now, but it was likely to appear in at least 10 years.
In other words, what I’m doing is not creating something out of nothing.
It was just to use a hand to make the already planted seeds sprout earlier.
“Are you interested?”
“Hmm. I don’t know yet.”
“Don’t worry about that. I will show you the materials I have prepared.”
Obviously, there will be some resistance at first. There will be people who look down on you saying it’s vulgar.
However, as with the flow of history, the emergence of popular culture is not something that a few vested interests can prevent.
I took out the script book I had prepared in advance and handed it to Pinion.
Pinion took it in and quickly scanned its contents.
At the end of the page-turning sound, Pinion spoke.
“It seems certain that you have a clear vision of something. Let’s do it well.”
Those words were, in effect, a declaration that he would hold my hand.
“I am surprised.”
The heads of Old Kids, Marstella and D’Eon, stared at me with slightly disbelieving eyes.
Did they think I would suppress them with my strength and charisma?
At the point of blatantly destroying the enemy society, I expected that I would be treated like that.
“What the hell does Mr. Moriarty want here?”
“change.”
I answered without hesitation.
The perception of the industrial zone and the Forges family, where most of the common people live, was not very good.
A neglected and abandoned section of the city. Of course, the only place for those living here to go is the factory full of fumes in the industrial complex.
Hard work of more than 18 hours a day. A dull gray world devoid of pleasure. to a dark future.
i want to change that
“I want a change.”
If that were the case, the Forges Street, where the common people live, would become Lederbelk’s Broadway.
And the first start is, of course, the people gathered here.
The first piece… … okay.
Lederbelk’s <West Side Story> would be good.
“There are no more back alleys of the past. Now this place has changed. A place where people can live, not a muddy, dark and humid place.”
You cannot always separate levels and divide classes.
What they have to see is not a muddy, rotten muddy pond.
people.
You have to live by looking up at the sky.
“I will help you.”
What I give them is simply a place of business, not something as simple as money.
I decided to give them hope.
And it will look like the sweetest fruit to those gathered here.
“Of course, I can advise other organizations on business ideas that suit them.”
Violetta and Mastella’s gaze contained a strange desire.
“Are you serious about listening to me now?”
