Marquis' Express Butler

“Thank you for your hospitality. ”

“I used to be a butler here before I was lord. Hosting is confident. ”

“You're as merciful as I've heard. ”

Mercy and I are a long way from home. I just sat across from him, thinking it was just a word on my mouth. I've come a long way for work, so I need to talk to you about work.

“I heard my territory has been abandoned for a long time. ”

“Oh, it's better to say autonomy than neglect. My lord.”

“Excuse me. ”

When I think about it, I think the Marquis or the Minister of Internal Affairs will be offended by the idea of letting it go.

Surprisingly, he seemed to be an old man who had everything to say. I thought you said his name was Nora. If you forget your name, you'll listen to the nagging, so remember it well.

“In any case, the Tordanese region will be called Medici by the last name of my family. But I want to keep the name of the town intact. Nothing good can come of it. There must be something the villagers want. ”

“Thank you for your consideration. Everyone in the village will be happy. ”

“What's the status? I tried to find out about Tordand Village, but there wasn't much information. I want to know if there's anything in town or special about it. ”

“There's nothing in particular I'm ashamed to report. It's just peaceful and quiet. The terrain is rugged, so there's nothing special about it that hunters and adventurers frequent. ”

“It's literally a mountain village. ”

“That's right.”

“No monster raids? ”

“We organize vigilantes and we defend them. I'm worried that there have been fewer young people lately...... but I'm still okay. ”

I nodded.

I've been thinking about that. I plan to consult with the Knight Leader to make Arthur my second in command.

In some ways, it seems to him that the exit road is blocked, but in reality it is different. It'll be the first button to bring him to Mathis.

If you send Arthurs to Tor 'Dang Village through the gaps, training him should do the trick.

Of course, being a knight is still his goal in life.

But you have to think about life after you become a knight.

I am thinking of raising Mathis to be the best company on the continent. If you're going to be a key member of that organization, maybe it's better than being a family knight.

It's not like there's a job title or anything like where I live. If you get a proper title and bury the bones in Mathis, that's it.

If you don't mind, I'd like to connect you with Duke Bahamut.

If you're a decorated duchess, you're much better off as Duke Bahamut than the late Adeline.

“Easier said than done. Chief. You know, I'm Adeline's butler. And now I'm in the position of doing Miss Sapiella. ”

“I'm well aware. My lord.”

“I'd like to go to Tordand Village and talk to the villagers right away, but I need to get back to the royal district as soon as possible." So I hope the chief will take good care of the town while I get back. ”

For the record, Nora had a good look on her face.

“Don't worry. I will do my best as I have done so far. ”

“That's reassuring. If you have something to say, you can send a messenger to the royal residence. ”

“I will.”

That was the end of the business. After a short conversation with the chief, I wore cotton wool after a short stay to carry out an important schedule.

It was my turn to be Soo-hyun and stand up to Confucius Hamel.

* * *

“Su-hyun. I heard you were in the royal family. When did you show up? ”

Confucius Hamel struck me with open arms. However, it looks more suspicious than hospitality.

Well, I went to Mathis a while ago and took a false step, but if I show up like this, I'm going to be suspicious too. This is not a distance between here and the Kingdom in a day or two.

I straightened out the misunderstanding while tightening my head.

“I hurried to take a step because of the information that the atmosphere in Adeline territory is unusual. As soon as I got here, I heard that he had been there, and I asked to meet him. ”

“Did the erl's work go that far? ”

“I have my own network of information. It's a fundamental virtue a merchant should have. ”

“Then this rumor must have spread throughout the Kingdom. ”

Even if there is no Internet, rumors spread quickly. There is no such thing as real-time search terms, but the merchants, mercenaries, and messengers are still moving a lot of information.

I don't know if it's spread to the royal family, but I don't have to deny it. I nod.

“They're probably going up and down their mouths. The kingdom has been too peaceful so far, hasn't it? It was time for war. ”

“Shut up! Such a merchant. When the war broke out, you were the only ones who benefited. They'll sell their stockpiles for a lot of money and put oil on their bellies! ”

“If that's what you really think, I'm disappointed. ”

I blurted and stared at the princess. From now on, it was time to fight.

If only I had listened to the Prince's ambition, I wouldn't have come to meet him in such a hurry. I have a favor to ask of him.

There are many types of people in the world, especially the third one who prefers to be sure to go back and forth. If you do me a favor, you'll come back poisoned. You'll be suspicious.

“Keep talking. I don't think he emptied his brain in the royal province. ”

“What's really important now is not the erl's large-scale military training. It's the movement of the Delfino Merchants Guild. ”

“Hmm.”

“They're using their voicemail strategy. ”

“What does that mean? ”

“The story is that it moves like it hits the east and then suddenly hits the west. It's a strategy that gets the other person's attention. ”

Someday, Confucius Hamel is clutching his chin. Proof that I didn't listen to a word I said.

In fact, I think I'm doing my best as an Earl. Training is just a drill, and in fact, the Delfino Merchant Guild has created an external issue that will not be seen as absorbing the Adeline Military Guild.

Someday you'll realize that Adeline's merchant empire will be entirely over the Delfino Merchants Guild.

“So they started the army on purpose to play tricks on us? ”

“It's just a routine exercise. You have to read the hidden numbers behind it. ”

“What did you read? ”

Acting naturally is also the best for the third person. Maybe he knows what's going on. That's why you called me.

The only way to stop money is to stop it with the same money.

“Actually, there was one thing I instructed my men to do before I left for the Royal Road. ”

“What's that? ”

“I asked you to investigate the Delfino Merchant Guild's trends very closely. In fact, they're absorbing money from our territory-based military merchants. ”

Confucius Hamel with his tongue raised his chin in arrogance.

“Do you think that's possible? Can we be called the Delfino Merchants Guild? ”

“Do you really need the name Delfino? It's just a name if you put it in the right place and put it on the Puppet Guild. They must have reached out to the dark side already. ”

“Tsk.”

The Confucius kicked his tongue. Seeing that he wasn't surprised, he must have guessed all this as well.

I think it's time I told you the purpose of meeting him.

“So here's the thing. Can you give me some strength? ”

“What about power?”

“I need a reason. ”

“Justification. Depends on the cause. It's hard to find the right excuse for 1,200 gold a month. ”

My heart is pounding. It's not because I'm nervous. From the excitement of my head to my back, I think I'm having fun talking to the Confederate.

“Of course. Our company is basically a commercial-based company. The profit and loss is weighed very carefully. ”

“Just get to the point. ”

“We decided to invest more actively in the third Confucius. ”

I was intrigued by the eyes of the trivial third prince.

“You're going to make me your successor? ”

I just laughed without answering. The Confucian who woke up slowly approached me.

“The heir is up to the viceroy. How can we decide? I just want you to play a leading role in the Adeline family. ”

“Good, good! Then recite the plan. ”

“Please raise Mathis. ”

“Why would I? ”

I laughed like a smile to him. Showing proper greed. It is natural for people to get along with similar people.

“The Delfino Merchant Guild can only be defeated if we are representing Adeline. ”

“You guys are making fountain pen nowadays. It's already famous, isn't it? ”

“Not yet. Everything a man does is hard without a solid leash. ”

“Tell me what you want. ”

“I want to enter into an exclusive supply agreement with the Adeline family. from office supplies to groceries, everything we can supply. ”

The expression of Confucius Hamel looking at me became serious. My eyes became more fierce. But I'm not the prey in front of the beast. A deadly predator hiding his fur and teeth.

“Afterwards, we'll also go on to become Earl Astria. Just like the Delfinos did, we will expand our power in their strongholds. ”

“You want to fight Delfino as one of the best merchants on the continent? ”

“Winning is enough. We have a lot of things they don't have. ”

Starting with the fountain pen, we have ballpoint pens for launch, as well as retrofitted papers and staples for Eluna and Spinel, as well as adhesives and post-its.

A new product that can satisfy everyone's convenience without being confined to nobility will definitely help the Mathis and Adeline families.

“We will create more quality office supplies as well as a variety of products that people can use comfortably. I think the possibility has been proven by this 10,000 year pen case. ”

The fountain pen was a painful memory for him. Since the first one held the fountain pen, Amélie has emphasized that she is a true successor.

Is that where the calculation ends?

The clumsy princess's hand was on my shoulder. At that moment, his status window appeared.

○ Hamel de Adeline

Rank:

Level: 33 (+2)

Characteristics: Acting A, Slash A, Tactical A, Scheme A, Intuition B, Bold B, Majestic B, Political C, Negotiation C,???

Status: Floodlight

Interest: the future of the family. Anxiety and disbelief in neighboring territories. I miss my family out in the country.

Likeability: 85

Values: Very good

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……

I think I saw the right person based on my interests and preferences and values. As expected, the family seemed to prefer his connection.

It was decided.

And it seemed that Confucius Hamel had made his decision.

“Fine. I'll leave the future of me and my family to you. ”

The princess returned to her seat, flapping her clothes once and sitting with dignity. And it was a horse.

“I'll prepare the contract. Once you have a list of all the supplies available at your company, put them all on me. I'll build a fence with the Inquisitor. ”

“Thank you for your kindness. ”

The meeting with the third official concluded with the best case scenario.

You have one last course left.

After finishing the ceremony, I went to Eluna in cotton wool.