Chapter 312
The events that occurred in the Kingdom of Teres came into my ears one after another. You don’t even have to go through people and you’re receiving them in real time through the newspaper.
Although the incident occurred in a far-off country, it also flowed into the Minerva Empire with any news outlets. It was only two days.
I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but there are a lot of bizarre cultures that I can’t even call it a fantasy world. Looking at the times, it’s obviously nonsense, but you made it possible.
Therefore, I am worried that it will be used for agitation and media manipulation in the future, but this is not something to worry about right now. First, let’s find out about the present state of the Kingdom of Teres.
It was still drenched in oil, but when I blew the embers (letters) here once, it started to burn nicely.
The upper floors are hurriedly working on the evolution, but it is at a level that is not even at the beginning. Moreover, in order to properly extinguish the fire, all the wealth of the royal family must be revealed.
Can’t we just chew it up? That’s something I can say because I don’t know too much about the Kingdom of Teres.
Currently, the Kingdom of Teres is showing a very strange social picture between the monarchy and the republic.
There is a king, and the king establishes most of the policies, but if the people’s opposition is strong, it cannot be pushed out.
If you have a good cause, you can force yourself to go. However, the follow-up is a structure that the king and other nobles must bear.
The reason this is possible is because the common people at the time of the Zeroth Revolution realized it. Individuals are weak, but when they come together, they are as strong as their superiors.
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Even with the existence of the academy, one-third of the knights are commoners, and the soldiers, needless to say, are mostly made up of commoners.
Thanks to this bizarre structure, there were no major bloodsheds even during the revolution. Rather, using this as an opportunity, the system of the Kingdom of Tersu developed one step further, so it’s a good thing.
If the Kingdom of Terse had put more pressure on it after the revolution, it would have been a real French Revolution.
Anyway, the present Kingdom of Teres is at a crossroads as it was several decades ago. The royal family, including Friedrich, either revealed the whole story, or hid it until the very end.
There were too many things that could not be hidden even if there were many nobles gathered at the time of the trial. Silence is impossible and one of them will make a revelation to survive.
In addition, the nobles of the Kingdom of Teres have Count Camar. A person who has kept the royal family in check from time to time and has been helping me, not helping me.
I don’t even know what his real purpose is. If a revolution breaks out, you have to think about your own safety first.
Moreover, even if a revolution breaks out, like the French Revolution, if the king and many nobles disappear with the dew of the guillotine, it will have a great impact on other countries.
In other words, the Minerva Empire is not in a position to eat popcorn in peace. Using this as an excuse to intervene in the military is also quite vague.
In a situation that was complicated in many ways, I was actually eating popcorn…
“…how much in total?”
“Even if you pay all your taxes… it’ll be similar to what I just said.”
“Is this possible?”
“Isn’t that the best-selling book in the world?”
Counting money. To be precise, it is to calculate the profit earned through Xenon’s biography.
In the original case, there is a risk that the identity of the person may be revealed, so it is the money that has been left behind. Since then, with the help of Leort and Lina, I have been removing little by little, and even that is a large amount by my standards.
If you take them out all at once, someone will most likely be suspicious. In fact, there were people who tried to track the movement by grasping it.
But now look ahead. Even though it is a very ‘part’, the square gold ingots are stacked neatly.
Gold has long been a symbol of wealth and a crystal of ‘money’. Even if the country’s economy fails, the value of gold is absolute.
And in front of me, such a lump of gold is emitting a brilliant light.
‘Even gold was plated…’
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Even the common currency of this world is gilded, but it is all pure gold. I can’t even imagine how much it would cost.
I squinted my eyes, then glanced to the side. My sweet lover and her fiancee, Marie, opens her mouth in amazement.
He comes from the only duke family in the empire, so he has a lot of money, but it’s the first time he’s seen gold bars piled up like a tower. It’s understandable to be surprised like that.
The same goes for Adelia, who is standing behind her. He is making a puzzled expression without being able to manage his facial expression at all.
‘But is this part of it?’
The problem is that these are only a few. Even just a single gold ingot weighs quite a bit, so they really only brought a portion of it.
The remaining gold bars are probably in the process of being piled up in the underground vault by now. It is a task that takes several days because it is beyond the level of simply being many.
In addition to the manpower to be placed underground, the safe itself has to be ripped and repaired. Perhaps the demon or the elf will solve this part themselves.
Since the amount is sheep, the security comparable to that of the Mint will not be installed. Many thieves will break into our mansion in the future.
‘There were only one or two things to think about.’
Now that I see, demon worshipers weren’t the only ones to be wary of. I stared endlessly at the sparkling gold ingots, then shifted my gaze to the front.
In front, Musk, the publisher’s president and reliable business partner, is sitting with a smile on his face.
All of the gold ingots in front of this are profits from the sale of Xenon’s biography, so it is not unusual for him to visit our mansion.
Also, I have announced that I am Xenon, and I need to hear about your plans for the future.
“Mr. Musk?”
“Yes, tell me.”
“I’d like to hear what your plans for the future are…”
Musk replied with a smile on his face.
“Isaac.”
“Yeah.”
“Now we have enough money to buy a building in the capital.”
“Yeah?”
What kind of nonsense is this again? When he had that thought, Musk opened his mouth again.
“Ah! Now I’ve earned enough money to buy a horse.”
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For some reason, an image comes to mind that a billionaire bought a Lamborghini even though he only prayed. It’s the same as Musk’s behavior now.
By the way, a horse is several times more expensive than a building. Since vehicles, including tanks, have not yet been properly invented, they are considered strategic assets.
Anyway, this is what Musk showed me. Even if you just stand still, Xenon’s biography is still selling hot.
As I grinned bitterly when I realized the meaning, Musk spoke to me in a happy voice.
“The Xenon biography is still being sold all over the world. And this doesn’t change even if Isaac reveals his identity. Actually, there is no plan. It’s enough to sell the .”
“Umm… that’s right. I think I asked the wrong question.”
“No. Can I ask you one question then?”
“what is that?”
Musk clasped his hands in response to my question, hesitating a bit. His smiling face was the same, but the fact that he hesitated is interesting.
Then he looked me in the eye and asked me in a very cautious voice.
“How long until the end of Xenon’s biography … that is the most sensitive matter.”
“ah.”
The question is immediately understandable. Hagiya is the most sensitive part as the president of the publishing house, and it has a deep connection with me.
Moreover, the current Xenon biography is gradually moving towards its conclusion. In Volume 23, the battle against jealousy ends, and in Volume 24, the counterattack begins in earnest.
In counterattack, pride will uncover the truth about the elf’s ancestors. There is definitely going to be another uproar here.
Anyway, it is clear that the end of Zeno’s biography is coming to an end. After making a rough calculation in my head, I opened my mouth.
It won’t be as quick as you think, as political issues, including weddings, will explode in layers.
“Probably… it will be completed within half a year at the latest. Now, only the final stage remains.”
“Hmm… that’s right.”
In response to the answer of half a year at the latest, Musk erases his smile and puts on a serious expression.
Zeno’s biography is like a well that never runs dry, but that doesn’t mean he can’t hang on to just one.
I was actually going to run a contest, so I finished talking. Although there is a work of Cherry, it cannot be expected to have as much impact as Xenon’s biography.
In terms of money, he must have thought about it even after the completion of Xenon’s biography, as he is a person with a fast-moving head. But anxiety is unavoidable.
“Are you going to ask me to delay the completion a little bit more?”
So I poked once. How will Musk respond?
There is an abomination that is not quite famous in the Japanese manga world of previous lives. To somehow drag popular works into long-term serials and forcibly increase sales.
In particular, it is said that the author of Dragon Ball will complete the project, so the visit of the Minister of Culture in person is a very famous example.
Of course, at that time, the Minister of Culture came for a mixture of various reasons, and if you look at other works, they are often published for a long time due to unexpected popularity.
It was not uncommon for the work to be damaged due to the recoil caused by it. Will Musk show the same reaction?
“Yes? Oh, no. Absolutely not.”
“Why? If I’m just a little bit determined, it’s a huge benefit to Musk too, isn’t it?”
But Musk came up with an unexpected answer. Looking at her Marie who was sitting next to her, she also had an expression of surprise for her.
Contrary to how he looks, is he really a person who doesn’t cross the line? It was a time when his feelings for him gradually increased.
“Xenon’s biography will sell steadily over the next 10 years. Of course, it will sell less than it is now.”
“What do you mean?”
“It’s simple. The population will continue to grow in the future, but wouldn’t Xenon’s biography sell as much?”
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correct Musk is truly a man with a frightening eye when it comes to money.
As he said, even now, the population is steadily increasing, and Xenon’s biography will sell as much.
A child is born to a man and woman who started a family, and after the child grows up and becomes independent, they start another family. In the process, I will purchase Xenon’s biography.
It is not treated as an ordinary novel, but rather as a Bible. It’s easy to understand when you consider that nearly 4 billion copies of the Bible from previous lives have been sold.
‘What a scary man.’
If so, was the contest really meant to be held for insurance purposes? Or maybe he didn’t know that Xenon’s biography would sell like this.
I let out a smirk, trying to get a peek into his head.
“I was worried about nothing. Then why did you ask about the ending?”
“That way, you can prepare for the contrast. It’s a word that comes out, but do you have any thoughts on your next project…?”
Was this the purpose Musk mentioned his next project in a more cautious voice than before.
It seems curious to see the clasping hands constantly wiggle. It’s not just that.
Marie as well as Adelia standing behind are showing interest in me.
And I had an answer for this in advance.
“There is, but it is by no means a story of a hopeful adventure like Zeno’s biography. It has a deep connection to war.”
“It’s a war… it’s a very profound story. Can you tell me a little bit about what it is? Oh, that doesn’t mean that you won’t sign a contract or anything like that. If it’s Isaac’s book, you’ll definitely sign a contract.”
“Then… Mr. Musk.”
“Yeah.”
I opened my mouth quietly, facing Musk’s face.
“Mr. Musk, what do you think of a world without mana?”
“A world without mana…?”
“Yes. And one more thing. It may be a dangerous idea, but what if the world is in a world where the gods cannot directly exercise their power?”
“Does such a world exist?”
yes. there is. I’m from that planet.
Musk and the others looked like they had heard all sorts of weird noises. That’s why I think my story is not at a ridiculous level, it’s impossible.
But I do not intend to say more here. It’s a bit itchy in my mouth, but I’ll have to put up with it for the ripple effect.
“I’m going to write about such a world once. A world where there is no mana, and something else develops instead. How about it?”
“Can’t you imagine it at all?”
“What are you going to write?”
After Musk, Marie asked me, full of questions. I answered him with a subtle smile.
“It’s not fun to tell you ahead of time. If I had to give you a hint, it would be that something similar to a steam locomotive came out?”
“································ like, but has no idea what is going on in your head. You really don’t come from another world, do you?”
Marie’s piercing question. I just shrugged at the question.
Anyway, I should have mentioned the next project, there is only one thing left.
“By the way, Sir Isaac. Do you really think that you will not sell Xenon’s biography to the Kingdom of Teres?”
The most important and sensitive subject for Musk. The Kingdom of Teres is the most important guest.
As much as it prides itself on being a country of culture, there are many purchases of Xenon’s biography. Even though it’s a foreign country, it’s selling hot even with tariffs.
Since it accounts for a large portion of sales, it must be a painful loss for Musk. However, he does not know about the circumstances intertwined between the Kingdom of Teres and me.
Instead, one notice was very quick, so I didn’t mention that part.
“Yes. I can’t tell you because of complicated circumstances, but I plan to take the same position for now.”
“Hmm… I see. Then there’s nothing I can do about it.”
still the same As soon as I said it was complicated, I immediately turned the subject off.
To be honest, I’m curious, but the character of a person is different. I really wonder what would have happened if such a person was a noble.
“Then I’ll just leave. Can I come more often in the future?”
“Of course. I wish you all the best in the future. Oh, and…”
Before he left, I picked up one from the pile of gold bars.
Since it is pure gold, the weight is quite heavy.
“Take this one. You’ve been through a lot.”
“Heh heh heh. It’s fine.”
“No. Take it with you.”
“It’s really fine.”
Up to this point, I only thought it was politely rejected.
“I don’t take that kind of penny.”
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this scary guy
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About three days have passed since then.
“Is the Teres royal family coming to our mansion?”
“Yeah. It’s probably in the capital’s imperial palace by now.”
The Teres royal family came to visit our mansion.
“Is King Friedrich also here?”
“No. I heard that the queen came instead.”
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After all, he is a king, so his hips are very heavy.
That is the grace, how ridiculous the situation is
“4 billions copies of Bible is being sold” – 1st it’s non-fiction(and with free distribution rights), 2nd it had multiple translations, editions(like with commentary) and etc.
3rd some of the are distributed free of charge like Gideons Internationals(according to wiki it have 300 000 members). Free. On 94 languages in 194 countries in the world.
Even so, my family had to buy it a long time ago.
What do you mean it’s non-fiction? The events in the bible are absolutely fictional.