Episode 201: 3 times the current price. (2)
Hubert and the elders had a special memory for three fingers. A memory that made them curse.
‘Oh my, here we go again.’
‘If it’s three times the current price, how much is it?’
‘No, if you just say it, it’s three times. Do you have a disease that makes you obsessed with the number 3?’
Hubert and the elders didn’t say anything for the time being. They thought that if they kept pushing like last time, the price could go up even more.
It was a great choice based on experience, but paying three times the market price would have resulted in a huge loss.
‘Ugh, what do I do? I’m going to blow all the money I’ve saved over the past few years.’
Even if all the profits from the tower were taken, it was questionable whether it would be enough to buy two years’ worth of food.
When I was at a loss as to what to do, Jiselle whispered in a quiet tone.
“Or there are other conditions… … Would you like to hear them?”
“What is it?”
“If you send twenty additional Circle 3 wizards and reduce the amount of Runestone traded by half, I will fill half of that amount with food.”
“call!”
Hubert jumped up and slammed the table down.
Currently, all of the kingdom’s funds are being poured into food. Even trade with other countries is focused on importing food from kingdoms that have suffered less damage.
Naturally, food prices went through the roof, but on the other hand, runestones and other materials became much easier to obtain.
Runestones are rare minerals to begin with, so they are not easily obtainable, but they are better than before.
In that situation, if you are given food instead of rune stones, you are an idiot to object.
The elders also agreed with Hubert’s quick decision.
‘Right now, it’s more profitable to receive it as food unconditionally. It’s a huge advantage.’
‘You’ll make a lot more money reselling it than selling magic tools.’
‘Training can be postponed a bit. You can do it later. I’ll have to reduce the number of mouths to eat and send them to those with lower skills.’
Hubert and the elders originally disliked training. The fact that they would not be able to train if the rune stones decreased was not an obstacle for them.
Giselle smiled brightly at that positive attitude.
‘Ah, it’s good that we were short on construction personnel. If we could increase the number by about twenty, it would be a big help. I guess I’ll be saving up a lot of Rune Stones now.’
Usually, there were the most 3-circle magicians in the magic tower. This is because that level is the most ambiguous.
In fact, even a 2nd circle magician could easily cast the magic needed for construction. However, I didn’t want to take away their time when they should be learning magic and improving their skills.
From the 3rd circle onwards, it is difficult to move up any further without talent. There are probably many people in the Magic Tower who have stagnated in growth and are unable to do anything.
Hubert won’t send talented people, so only those who are talented will probably flock here.
‘And if I roll hard here, I might be able to break the limit.’
Are you stunted because you lack talent? Then just roll around like crazy.
It is mutually beneficial as it helps them grow and develop their territory.
Of course, the other person will never think that way.
“Then should we write a new contract now?”
“Good! Let’s write it quickly!”
Hubert immediately took out a special pen from his bosom.
It was a pen with a gold pen holder set with countless small jewels.
It was so covered in jewels that it looked like a barnacle.
Jiselle saw that and snickered.
‘You’re still the same.’
After receiving the runestones and earning some more money, he started making the world’s most vulgar pens.
It seems he has forgotten that the devil’s extravagance is what has made the tower difficult.
He was the one who developed the city of Matap and was very popular, so he wasn’t without ability, but the more I got to know him, the more I found him to be a strange person.
After signing the contract, Hubert shook Giselle’s hand and said:
“I’ll send the wizards as soon as possible. But… … I’m going back now, so can I take a little bit of food with me first?”
“Yes, that’s right. But are you going to leave right away? Without even seeing Alfoy?”
“Oh, it’s okay. As long as you’re doing well, that’s fine. Now that he’s a branch manager, it’ll be uncomfortable for me, his mentor, to suddenly ask him to meet. Young people should get along well.”
Although he smiled kindly on the outside, Hubert’s feelings were completely different on the inside.
‘Are you crazy? We should hurry before you change your mind. There’s more to see here.’
I was afraid that if I hesitated for no reason, Jiselle would change her words. When dealing with this guy, it’s best to finish quickly and run away.
As Hubert was about to leave, Giselle asked him as if she had remembered something.
“Oh, you heard the rumor that the Crimson Tower also came to get food before?”
“Of course! I heard that! Glenn, that idiot who acted like he was so smart, got humiliated by you and went back? Hahahaha! I felt so good when I heard that! Good job. Really good job!”
Hubert and the elders laughed out loud, looking really pleased with themselves.
Looking at those wizards, Giselle continued speaking.
“You said you wouldn’t let it go later… …. What would you do if the Crimson Tower participated in the war and fought against us? You would ignore the law and customs.”
Then, Hubert and the elders’ expressions turned cold. The Crimson Tower is going to join the war? I absolutely cannot tolerate that.
Hubert licked his lips a few times and spoke with a sharp look in his eyes.
“Then call us right away. I’ll burn all those bastards’ heads.”
Jiselle nodded with a satisfied smile. No matter what, the enemy of my enemy is on my side.
Hubert’s sleek hair seemed to shine particularly beautifully today.
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Soon after, twenty wizards arrived at the estate.
As soon as they arrived, the wizards who were put to work rebelled fiercely.
“What is this! To make a wizard do something like this! Are you all crazy?”
“I would never do something like this! It’s beneath my dignity!”
“You are not wizards anymore! You are doing such trivial things!”
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Of course, the existing wizards did not sit still when they saw such an outburst.
As the number of people to work with increased, discipline had to be quickly established.
“If I, the branch manager, say so, you little punks! From now on, this is the real Magic Tower!”
Unlike before, Alpoy, who had experienced all kinds of hardships, started to go crazy and run wild.
There were many people on the same side, so it was very reassuring. There was nothing to be afraid of.
Alpoy shouted, gathering magic power in his hands.
“If you don’t listen, I’ll beat you all up!”
“Just give it a try!”
The newly arrived wizards rushed in aggressively, but they were all destroyed in an instant.
Originally, Alpoy and the existing wizards were slightly higher level than them, but the difference was not this great.
The new wizards were astonished at the gap and asked.
“What! Why did you suddenly become so strong!”
“Really? It seems like it got stronger somehow?”
Alpoy was also puzzled. The magical power flow became more natural than before and the speed became much faster.
I’ve never fought with anyone before and I just thought that was normal for how I lived.
Alpoy, who had been thinking for a moment, said.
“If you work hard, you’ll get stronger! So you guys should work hard too!”
I said that because I didn’t know the reason and had nothing else to say, telling him to just work hard, but it was the truth.
The new wizards had no choice but to nod their heads. Of course, Alfoy was thorough, as expected from a man who had been through all sorts of hardships here.
“You won’t work hard if you just say it! You have to sign a contract to work harder!”
He immediately took the newly arrived wizards and forced them into slavery contracts because of the annoying symbol that he couldn’t stand to see his husband.
The wizards who became slaves overnight could not contain their anger.
Looking for someone to vent their anger on, they turned their anger towards Vanessa, who was working hard.
“Hey! Vanessa! Do this for me!”
“Finish my laundry by dinnertime!”
“You’re still slow here? Don’t move quickly? Do you want to get scolded for the first time in a while?”
It was natural for them, Vanessa was the maid of the tower.
Vanessa, who had been living peacefully until then, was startled by the sudden threat.
“yes yes?”
Even though I’ve reached the 6th circle, my magical power is still significantly lacking. Furthermore, the fear I’ve had since I was young doesn’t go away easily.
As Vanessa was at a loss, one of the wizards shouted loudly.
“What are you doing? I told you to do mine first. Aren’t you in your right mind?”
Alpoy, seeing that sight, suddenly ran over, jumped high, and kicked.
“Are these kids crazy!”
Phew!
“Eww!”
When the wizard who was persecuting Vanessa fell, the existing wizards also ran over and stomped on him.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
“Ouch! Why are you doing this! Why are you hitting me!”
The wizard couldn’t understand. These weren’t noble wizards, but pure thugs.
The existing wizards did not stop trampling on it even after hearing the protests.
“Hey, who are you telling me to do this and that to? Don’t you have hands? Do your own laundry, you punk. No, just die. I wish people like you would just die.”
“Can’t you read the mood? Do you have a problem with intuition? Are you determined to kill us all? Are you an assassin? Who sent you?”
“When he gets angry, he’ll go after everyone here. Do you want to get blown up in a pillar of fire? Are you crazy?”
The new wizards couldn’t understand what was happening.
When she was at the top of the tower, Vanessa was just a maid. I thought she was just here helping out and doing odd jobs.
When we used to stay at the rooftop, we used to bully each other, so why are you suddenly doing this!
Then Alfoy’s majestic voice rang out.
“stop.”
When the beating stopped, Alfoy continued, pointing at Vanessa.
“Vanessa is the deputy manager here. From now on, treat her with the same respect as you would treat me.”
“Branch manager…?”
The new wizards had never heard of such a thing. Of course, it was the first time Vanessa had heard of it, so she looked at Alfoy with a bewildered expression.
Alfoy shouted loudly at the wizards who were hesitating whether to do so or not.
“Did you understand? Shout out loud, ‘Chief, I’m sorry!’”
There is no such thing as a trader. I couldn’t resist when he ordered me around while holding me down.
First of all, I had to put aside my pride and everything.
“Father, Vice-Chief… … . I’m sorry… … .”
“Louder!”
“Vice-Chief, I’m sorry!”
Alfoy nodded with satisfaction and spoke softly to Vanessa this time.
“If they bother you, just tell them. Okay? You’re the best wizard after me. If you have any questions while studying, feel free to ask.”
“yes yes…….”
“Excuse me, but the magic circle we were using earlier… … It seems like there’s a problem with it… … Of course I can fix it, but I’m a little busy right now… … .”
“Oh, let me look at that again.”
“Oh, okay. Thank you. Oh, she studied a lot. She knows how to continue what I was doing.”
Alfoy and the existing wizards looked at Vanessa and smiled happily.
It was natural for them to be sensitive. I realized this clearly while working.
Without Vanessa, things wouldn’t work out. If there was a problem with magic, I had to ask her.
‘In terms of knowledge, we can never catch up with Vanessa. There is no comparison.’
‘You crazy bug. We’re just real bugs that eat and poop.’
‘Without that vast knowledge, we’d just work ourselves to death.’
Without her, things would be twice as hard as they are now. No, it would be several times harder, and things would just get stuck.
In fact, she was particularly exhausted because it was difficult to get help when she was doing other things.
The wizards were obsessed with getting Vanessa’s help whenever they did something. If they had known this would happen, they regretted not having treated Vanessa so rudely when they were in the Magic Tower.
Everyone felt the same way.
‘I can’t live without Vanessa! I have to do my best! I can’t let her get upset!’
You live with such love and care, and yet you dare to order me around and harass me?
Those guys need to die, or they’ll die themselves.
The wizards’ protection of Vanessa was a desperate struggle for survival.
And Jiselle, who happened to see that scene, let out a hollow laugh.
“You have such talent? You’re said to be the successor to the Magic Tower. It’ll be interesting to see you later. Or is your temper just bad?”
It was a remark that Alpoy would have been angry at, asking who was saying that to whom, if he had heard it.
In any case, Alfoy firmly established discipline among the wizards and contributed greatly to the development of the Fenris domain.
