I Became an Academy Mechanic Genius chapter 104

104 – Unexpected Guest

“Wow-aaa—!”

Thousands of angry crowds poured into the castle of Argiers.

A castle of greed built by sucking their own blood.

The gatekeepers of the castle were beaten to death without even trying their strength.

Belatedly, they tried to open their magic, but Ed’s web shooters trapped their movements.

“Destroy everything!!!”

The crowd began to vent their anger that had built up over the past few years.

An official who comes to collect taxes every time and asks for a bribe.

A guard who molested the village women.

A high-interest rate business that has caused numerous local residents to go bankrupt.

Even the storyteller who spread fabricated rumors and groundless hatred.

They were all gathered together in the castle of Argier.

However, as soon as they released their magic energy, they were all trapped in Ed’s genetically modified spider web and were beaten to death by the crowd.

“Kill it!! “Wipe it all away!”

In this way, the city of sin was collapsing.

The retainers enjoying drug group s*x in the room.

Satanic believers being served by a woman bought with money at a table full of delicacies.

Gamblers who place bets on slaves and force them into death matches, etc.

A group of fallen humans were being wiped out.

Sometimes with Ed’s repulsor beam.

Sometimes, his head was smashed by the crowd’s angry beating of sticks, and he died.

“uuu…

Of course, there were simple victims.

Small citizens who were reduced to slavery because they could not repay money.

Fortunately, Ed was good at distinguishing the targets of his anger, and the crowd influenced by Ed did not lose their reason even as they released their pent-up anger.

I knew how to distinguish between those who deserved the crime and those who were victims.

“Go back to your homes.”

When the revolution was almost over.

Ed freed all the innocent people.

In addition, the bodies left lying around in various parts of the castle were gathered together and burned, and all valuables that appeared to be of value were recovered and placed in the yard.

To sell everything and turn it into cash.

“Greek”

“Yes, my lord.”

“If we allocate all the food in the warehouse, we will be able to eat for a week. “Distribute official documents throughout the territory so that all residents can receive food rations.”

“Yes!”

After that, Ed instructed Greek to distribute food.

It was to give hope to the residents of the territory who had suffered from poverty and hunger for a long time.

Hope that we can now live like human beings without starving.

“I will be back in three days.”

Ed, who instructed Greek to distribute food, suddenly left somewhere.

It was to ask for help so that the territory could run properly.

‘Adela.’

And the place Ed is heading to is where the Empress of the East reigns.

In other words, it was the eastern territory ruled by El Marga.

***

“Hmm…”

Adela Elmar, Empress of the East.

She, still beautiful, was looking through the report with a serious expression.

This is because the condition of the territory that Ed will rule from now on is serious.

“I am not at all interested in the lives of the residents of the territory… “How can such a foolish person…”

Argie Bellamy, former lord.

He could truly be said to be a historic cancer fighter.

He is only interested in enriching himself and has no regard for the lives of the people in his territory.

“I chose the wrong territory.”

Croto, Arjie, and Eguwa were executed in the Dwarf Kingdom.

Ed chose Arjie’s territory among these three.

And according to the investigation, Arjie’s territory was the worst territory.

Due to the tyranny of the former Yeongju, all the residents of the territory suffered from hunger and poverty, and many of the residents of the territory were reduced to bandits.

Now, the only industry that Argier’s territory boasted was the entertainment district.

Because women who were ordinary wives and daughters began selling their bodies to make money.

“Strange religions are also spreading…”

And it wasn’t just that.

A new religion called Salvation Society.

Anyway, the dynamics of that religion were suspicious.

The period when Yeongjimin’s life rapidly deteriorated and the period when religion spread strangely coincided.

I kept having suspicions that this was a thoroughly planned and organized movement.

I needed to investigate further.

“Well, I guess there’s a lot of room for me to intervene.”

However, Adela was smiling.

The reason Yeongji’s condition is such a mess is because he has a lot of work to do.

Now that Edgar has been appointed as Fix’s guardian.

If you show Ed as much favor as possible, you will be able to reap many times greater benefits in the future.

Edgar Fix is a man worth investing in.

“I will be able to intervene in everything from the reform of the territory to its operation.”

Adela raised the corners of her mouth.

Now that things were like this, I felt the need to thoroughly instill the Adela family’s management philosophy into Ed.

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– Knock. Knock.

At that time, someone knocked on the door.

It was the maid, N.

“Matriarch, Count Fix is requesting to see you.”

And the news she delivered was that Edgar Fix had come to visit her.

Adela raised the corners of her mouth and responded to her maid Chang.

“Take them to the reception room. “I will go soon too.”

“Yes.”

The sound of the maid’s footsteps moving away.

Adela smiled and tapped on her table.

Edgar Fix came to visit, most likely to ask for advice on the issue of the territory.

He’s probably having a hard time after finishing his investigation into the territory.

“I need to teach you a lesson.”

No matter how much of a genius Edgar Fix was, he was ultimately a commoner.

No matter how outstanding an individual’s abilities were, it was impossible to expect him to possess the virtues of a gentleman.

Managing the crowd and running the territory are completely separate areas.

“hehehehe…”

Adela got up and put on her coat.

After roughly brushing away his flowing blond hair, he left behind the servants who were willing to accompany him.

Tonight. There would be a lot of things that could be negotiated alone with Ed.

***

Reception room.

Adela was looking at Ed with a puzzled expression.

It’s not that it wasn’t, it’s because it came with news that was completely opposite to what I had originally expected.

“So, the castle… Was wiped out…?”

The shocking first words uttered by Ed.

After having a quick cup of tea, the phrase suddenly blurted out is ‘I came to sweep away the castle.’

“·····Huh.”

This was a completely unexpected remark.

She knew how to express her concerns about problems in her territory, or to advise herself on a plan to solve the problems.

But you came to wipe out the territory from the first word.

What on earth is this man?

“It started a revolution. The head deacon intentionally exploited Young Ji-min. “He led a crowd of about 3,000 people and executed all of the deacon’s group.”

Every word I spoke was unexpected.

It was so absurd that I almost burst out laughing.

At the same time, Adela realized that she had been underestimating Ed.

To begin with, he was a different man.

‘Yes. A man must be able to solve problems.’

Edgar Fix proved his worth once again.

Adela looked at Ed with a happy expression.

If she had been just 10 years younger, she would have been targeted for a marriage alliance, but it was a pity that the timing wasn’t right.

“We plan to abolish all existing old orders and establish a new order. “I need Sir Elmar’s help.”

At that time, Ed finally got to the point.

He revealed the reason for coming here.

“Food and manpower. And we need equipment.”

Eventually, what Ed asked for was his own resources.

In other words, it was a request to provide people and food.

Adela raised the corner of her mouth and asked for the guarantee and price.

“No. Instead, wouldn’t our relationship become a little stronger?”

Ed proudly answered that he had not.

He was asked to open someone else’s house without any guarantee or compensation.

Why are there such unfair demands?

‘hehehehe. ‘I’m so excited.’

But that’s why I liked it even more.

That attitude of confidently asking for something as if it was entrusted to you.

A confident smile spread across your beautiful face.

Is this the way men fall for the beauty world?

It was difficult to maintain reason due to the charm that the person itself exuded.

‘I know that I have no choice but to give.’

But for now.

Accepting Ed’s request was absolutely the right decision.

Even if you are not necessarily attracted to his charm, it is something that you must give it to him.

Because what Ed asked for was something that other ducal families could also give.

‘The opportunity came to me first.’

In other words, this is Ed giving himself an opportunity.

An opportunity to put a lot of seed money into a guaranteed investment called Edgar Fix.

‘You understand your own value well.’

For this reason, Ed did not humbly ask.

The attitude was, if you want to give it, give it, or if you don’t, don’t.

“hehehehe. Is it so. Since I am Lord Fix’s guardian, I must provide materials for the reconstruction of the territory. “What will the exact scale be?”

Adela promised support and asked for the exact figure.

However, Ed’s answer was unexpected this time.

“How dare I make such a demanding request? “I will accept whatever support Lord Elmar provides.”

They sang ‘Seon Je-si-yo’.

In other words, he will see how sincere he can be.

‘Ha, this man. Is it a monster?’

At this, Adela raised the corners of her mouth and looked at Ed.

He prided himself on being a master of the art of managing and never falling behind in a fight, but the man in front of him was playing one step further.

You always embarrass yourself with unexpected answers.

“Have you eaten?”

So, Adela tried to lightly change the topic.

I need to have more conversations and think carefully about how much I want to invest in this man.

“No. “I was starving because I was in a hurry to get here.”

“Then how about a meal? “Have a light drink.”

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

And Ed leisurely accepted his offer of a meal.

Adela immediately called her servant to prepare her meal and then brought Ed to her private office instead of her great hall.

Rather than the great hall where the whole family gathers to eat at a huge table, one’s personal office is a more suitable space for one-on-one conversations.

“This is a welcome drink.”

Like that, Adela and Ed chatted lightly over a glass of wine.

The depth of conversation deepened as we went on to the hors d’oeuvres – soup – appetizer – salad – main menu.

I took the time to listen to Ed’s thoughts and operating philosophy in detail.

‘I’m greedy.’

The more Adela heard about Ed’s plan, the more fascinated she became with his ideas.

The most successful ideologies and political philosophies of modern times were a fresh stimulus and new concept of knowledge for Adela.

She was very interested in Ed’s view of justice.

‘He comes to mind…’

The husband who completely changed her life.

Adela suddenly looked at Ed and remembered the image of her dead husband.

Both men had the same attitude toward carrying out their beliefs that naturally earned respect.

“Hmm.”

That was when the conversation between Ed and Adela reached maturity.

Lucas returned home after a long time for the weekend and came to visit Adela.

He was currently standing in front of Adela’s office, neatly organizing his clothes and clearing his throat.

Because he cannot appear disheveled to his respected mother.

“I’ll tell you.”

“Yes.”

After finishing tidying up, Lucas instructed his servant to announce his visit.

Soon, the servant waiting at the door told Adela that Master Lucas had arrived.

“Lucas? “Come on in.”

Then, Adela’s voice allows Lucas to visit.

Eventually, Lucas stepped through the open door.

While asking about her mother’s well-being, I was excited to secretly talk about my training achievements.

“Lucas, a welcome guest has arrived. “Why don’t you sit here and listen together?”

But when I opened the door and came in, there was an unexpected guest.

Ed was already sitting at the table eating.

“······?”

Moreover, her mother was drunk.

Two bottles of top-quality wine were empty, and his face was quite drunk.

However, Lucas was puzzled by that.

‘Why didn’t you let me get sober? You will be able to drive out the toxic ingredients…’

Because her mother, who is a master of magic, can avoid getting drunk at any time.

In other words, my mother was enjoying drinking.

‘·····No way.’

The look in his mother’s eyes as she looked at Ed was unusual.