Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 247

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 247

162. Why Don’t You Try Being a Great Merchant? (2)

After meeting that fellow called Tuva, I immediately took two actions.

The first was contacting Mother.

-Our son met Tuva.

After hearing the entire story, Mother asked me.

-You weren’t hurt anywhere, were you?

“No. Of course not.”

-That’s a relief then. How is Tuva doing? I heard he retired, but I didn’t know he’d be working with Count Altair.

Mother seemed quite pleased to hear news of an old assassin colleague, or more precisely, her disciple.

-He was a fellow with decent enough skills. I taught him directly with my own hands and kept an eye on him for a while even after he retired.

“When he saw the symbol, fortunately he cooperated right away.”

-Yes. Not just Tuva, but all assassins will react the same way to that symbol.

This Assassin’s Token that Mother gave me was an incredible item beyond my imagination.

All assassins react the same way to it.

More than the greatness of the symbol, Mother’s achievements as an assassin are more amazing.

Just what kind of achievements must one accumulate for assassins to help without question?

-But you know, right? You mustn’t abuse it.

I know it’s an item that shouldn’t be used carelessly for that very reason.

If used wrongly, it could tarnish Mother’s reputation.

-Still, seeing our son use it, it seems Tuva acknowledged you as an assassin too?

“Acknowledged me?”

-No matter how much you carry the symbol, Tuva isn’t the type to follow obediently unless you show him something as an assassin.

Ah.

I chuckled, recalling how I caught Tuva’s back twice.

Right, that’s what happened.

I remember that fellow looking clearly flustered.

Anyway, after hearing the rest of the story, Mother was somewhat worried about me.

-Count Altair won’t be a simple opponent. Don’t push yourself too hard. If you need Mom’s help, tell me anytime.

As always, Mother understood and supported all my affairs.

Secondly, I met Sidrain.

“This damn brat keeps summoning the Magic Tower Master, huh? Always calling me to come and go, honestly.”

“Would someone who’s a Magic Tower Master come just because you call? You came because there’s a reason, didn’t you?”

“Can’t even talk back, geez.”

Sidrain flew over immediately after hearing the news from me. He says that, but his expression is full of anticipation.

“So, Count Altair sent people to pull such stunts?”

“Yes. Though now he’s fallen into my trap.”

“Well done. That guy was already a thorn in my side anyway. Damn bastard. Always throwing tantrums at the Magic Tower. Originally, those who hold and shake people’s lifelines are the worst kind.”

By the way, apparently every Magic Tower dislikes Count Altair.

Magic is essential for pharmaceutical technology, but Count Altair has been consistently undercutting mages’ magic rates using pharmaceutical technology as leverage.

Above all, there are several medicines that mages need, and he apparently charges excessively high prices using these as leverage.

“If that guy gets taken down a peg, we’ll have an easier time dealing with him too.”

“Then our goals roughly align.”

At my words, Sidrain chuckled as if incredulous.

“When have you ever been someone who moves together just because goals align? Unless you’re enchanting others into moving according to your own goals.”

“You know me too well.”

“You little brat, that’s why I like you.”

Sidrain muttered something incomprehensible, then shifted the topic to the mana stones.

“So, the person who cast all those various spells on that mana stone would be Miss Arabella, right?”

“You know well.”

“I was actually thinking of casting those spells on the Magic Tower’s important items too, so I’ll need to have a talk with Miss Arabella.”

My sister is quite impressive indeed.

Well, that’s not something to discuss right now though.

“So what do you plan to do when you meet Count Altair?”

“I’m going to sell him the mana stones.”

Sidrain seemed somewhat shocked.

“Not teach him a lesson, but sell him the mana stones?”

“Yes. I’m going to sell them.”

“Huh. Wasn’t your purpose to teach that guy a lesson?”

“That’s why I’m selling them.”

Sidrain tilted his head.

He’s probably confused.

It would seem strange that I’d sell the mana stones that guy wants so desperately, when meeting him to teach him a lesson wouldn’t even be enough.

“Because it’s something The Man desperately wants.”

“So the more desperately he wants it, the more you shouldn’t give it to him… Ah!”

Sidrain seemed to realize something at that moment.

But even then, he had a ‘no way’ expression.

Something like, I didn’t know you were thinking that far ahead.

“Are you really a kid? How old is the person inside that body?”

“You noticed?”

“Seriously, you brat.”

I grinned and added.

“I’m going to take over The Man’s businesses one by one with those mana stones.”

“…Huh.”

Sidrain looked at me with an incredulous expression.

“Just how far ahead are you looking?”

“Further than you imagine.”

“You’re planning to devour the entire pharmaceutical business?”

I shook my head.

“I’m not interested in that. Even if I devoured everything, it would be difficult to maintain.”

“Then what?”

“I’m thinking of at least holding The Man’s leash so he can’t interfere with my investments.”

“And after that?”

“I’ll have to use the business I took from The Man as a weapon.”

I asked while saying that.

“Who do you think would view this pharmaceutical business most unfavorably right now?”

“Hmm… the Magic Tower?”

“No. There’s somewhere worse than the Magic Tower.”

“…Don’t tell me you’re talking about the Imperial Palace?”

“Correct.”

The Imperial Palace.

Indeed, what empire in the world would just sit back and watch one noble family monopolize an important business like pharmaceuticals?

I’m planning to prepare a card to present to the Imperial Palace, using the business I take from The Man as bait.

“Huh, huh huh…”

Sidrain just let out hollow laughter before asking me.

“Is the Imperial Palace threatening you or something?”

“Not immediately. But I have no intention of trusting them completely. At the very least, I’ll create a card to respond with.”

The Imperial Palace is greater than the Emperor.

Even if I’ve won the Emperor’s heart, that doesn’t mean I’ve won the favor of the Imperial Palace.

Protecting myself alone wouldn’t be any problem, but my current life isn’t the same as my previous life.

I now have people I must protect and people I must be with.

Therefore, the business I plan to buy from Count Altair with mana stones will be something the Imperial Palace will covet greatly.

“By the way, how do you plan to deal with Count Altair? Just stealing a few businesses from him won’t be enough to deal a major blow.”

“No. It will deal a major blow.”

“How?”

“I’ll keep the efficiency of the mana stones the same, but lower their capacity.”

“Ah, if you do that…”

“Yes. He’ll have to purchase large quantities. As for the price… naturally, we’ll charge whatever we want.”

Simply put, I’ll make it so he can’t survive without purchasing mana stones, then use that as leverage to take over his businesses one by one.

While making profits from those businesses, I’ll simultaneously absorb customer lists and business know-how, then later recycle them as mana stone sales routes.

I’ll also plant a reasonably trustworthy person there.

When I explained this plan, Sidrain stared at me blankly.

“…You really are an amazing fellow.”

What’s so surprising about that now?

I can do even more amazing things.

Count Altair had completed all preparations.

With Tuva there, safety shouldn’t be a major issue.

However, since he was going to purchase precious items that hadn’t existed in the market until now, security was vital.

Therefore, he selected two trustworthy knights besides Tuva, making a total of four people to go to the meeting place.

“The decoded result shows the location is the forester’s dwelling, half a day’s distance north of the capital. It’s currently unused. It’s perfect for avoiding people’s attention, but conversely, if things go wrong, it won’t be easy to call for help. So be fully prepared.”

The preparations were complete.

He even prepared to contact the outside in case of emergency.

He prepared several expensive teleport scrolls so they could escape if necessary.

This could be called the caution born from conducting business for a long time.

‘We are uninvited guests after all. If necessary, we must be prepared to fight.’

Fortunately, the two knights were Quad-level, and there was also Tuva, a fairly renowned assassin though retired.

With this much, there shouldn’t be major problems unless they brought an army.

“Let’s depart.”

Finally, the party departed, and by riding their horses quickly, they arrived in slightly less than half a day.

“Count, there’s no one inside yet.”

At the knight’s report, Count Altair stroked his beard and muttered.

“Hmm. Then we’ll hide ourselves for a while.”

Count Altair hoped this transaction wouldn’t fall through.

The note was the only possible method of contact.

‘If this doesn’t work, I’ll have no choice but to eliminate that bastard Viscount Otier.’

Fortunately, that didn’t seem likely to happen.

Before long, two people wearing robes with their hoods pulled down appeared.

They were also on horseback, and as soon as they dismounted, they looked around before entering the forester’s house.

“Tuva. If it becomes dangerous, you must act immediately. You know that, right?”

“Of course, Count.”

The appointed time arrived.

Count Altair took the two knights with him and went to the front of the forester’s house, knocking on the door.

“Come in.”

The answer came immediately.

Were they mistaken, or did they not know the buyer had changed?

Whatever the case, one thing was certain.

Shing.

They were on guard.

“You’re not the promised buyer.”

Count Altair glanced at the sword tip pointed at him.

There were two people.

He didn’t know what their skill level was.

“Listen to me for a moment. I’ll probably bring you greater profit than you think.”

Count Altair was calm.

He had experienced countless crises and threats while building his business.

But he had overcome all of them, eliminated competitors, and come this far.

Something like this was nothing.

“I am the owner of Count Altair’s estate.”

“Count Altair’s estate, you say…”

“I control the Empire’s pharmaceutical market.”

The other party’s reaction gradually changed.

Yes, there’s a reaction.

This is it.

“Quite by chance, I came across the items you’re selling. I thought this was it. That’s why I risked danger to come here like this.”

Count Altair immediately added.

“Of course, don’t worry about security. Very few people know about the existence of those items.”

“…”

The other party looked at Count Altair silently for a moment before speaking.

“First, send the knights outside.”

Count Altair nodded.

This was a good opportunity to show courage and trust.

“Go outside.”

“Count.”

“I won’t say it twice.”

“…”

The knights eventually went outside.

But Count Altair wasn’t worried.

Tuva was there, wasn’t he?

‘Hehe. Foolish bastards. They didn’t notice Tuva, who’s actually the most important one.’

Count Altair showed his open palm.

“Now, I’ve sent them out. Are you ready to talk business? It definitely won’t be a losing deal. I can give you whatever you want.”

At those words, the two people looked at each other.

They seemed to exchange glances, and when the person beside nodded, the one holding the sword asked.

“What can you give us?”

Good.

They’re showing interest.

“My status is certain. So there’s no chance of being cheated out of payment. I can write a contract right here on the spot.”

“Just get to the point.”

“Good, good. I want to purchase 100 mana stones in bulk that have twice the efficiency of the mana stones currently being sold in the market. As for the amount… how about gold bars worth 100,000 Crown gold coins?”

Bet big.

With that much money, one could easily build a grand mansion.

Because these items held such great value for Count Altair.

‘Starting with a low offer and gradually raising it isn’t something I should do right now.’

It would be nice to seize control, but now wasn’t the time for that yet.

Therefore, he offered quite a high price, but…

“With just that money?”

An answer Count Altair never expected came back.

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