238 – An unexpected cronyism
The flow of the world is changing.
Let’s accept all the kingdoms that would have been destroyed originally under the empire.
He is full of praise for the empire’s humane generosity.
However, this public opinion arose because diplomats from various kingdoms incorporated into Ed’s domain spoke out.
The testimony and appeal of the diplomats’ union, led by Minister Carter, influenced the world situation and turned it in a direction favorable to Ed.
“So far, everything is going well.”
In this way, Ed succeeded in moving 17 countries to his territory.
In terms of people, an incredible number of people, equivalent to 93 million, entered Ed’s domain.
However, there were bound to be physical limitations in accommodating this many people.
No matter how vast the empire occupies, Ed’s territory is only 2.5 Times the area of South Korea.
It was bound to be difficult to accommodate the world’s population of 1 billion.
So, from a long time ago, Ed worked hard to persuade his surrounding fiefdoms and build an economic community alliance.
As a result, we succeeded in connecting about 5 territories into one.
Currently, Ed’s defense line surrounds five territories.
In terms of area, a huge land mass equivalent to four U.S. States combined into one has been secured.
‘The Orserk family has settled down well.’
The land of the empire, where 70% of the country’s land area is flat land.
Thanks to these topographical characteristics, Ed was able to benefit greatly.
It is very easy to not only build large-scale storage facilities but also create agricultural complexes, which are essential for mass production.
In addition, the buried groundwater and underground resources were very abundant, so the ley lines were unlikely to be depleted.
Indeed, the Orserk family settled down in the so-called ‘Bangjang Sagi Map’.
If you think about it in many ways, geography was the starting point.
‘Of course, 50% of the land must be used as a food production district, but…’
However, at least 50% of this large mass of high-quality land had to be used to produce food.
Understandably, the number of people housed in humanity’s last bastion is close to one billion.
In order to feed all those people, we had no choice but to invest heavily in food production.
So Ed started researching a somewhat crazy method.
Because we have to eat everything to survive, we conducted repeated research to ensure that we could eat everything that was edible.
As a result, Ed developed a method of eating ‘devil meat’.
The devil is a moving meat that attacks the fortress in real time, so if it can be used for food, there is no food like it.
“Hmm. Tasty.”
So now.
Ed is eating devil meat.
Among the demon species, there are individuals that were originally monsters but became demon species after being contaminated with demonic energy.
Removing the magic energy dissolved in their blood and undergoing special processing helps in consuming high-quality protein.
Because the flavor and taste are fairly guaranteed depending on the cooking method, there is no food better than this to supplement food shortages.
“Let’s see… Are there 13 species that have been studied so far?”
So Ed looked through the list of devil species that could be used for food.
There are 13 types of demon species that have completed research and development so far.
If we gradually increase the number of animals that can be eaten in the future, we will be able to gain momentum in fostering ‘Demon Hunters’.
It is literally a human hunter training project that hunts demons for a living.
“Is it delicious?”
At that time, a refreshing voice penetrated Ed’s eardrums.
It was Eve.
She entered her office and sat down next to Ed, staring at the devil meat.
Ed said, shaking his bones.
“This tastes a bit like chicken, right? “Is it perhaps an avian monster?”
“Yes. “It is an ancient avian monster that lives in the Wonlan Kalwin Great Forest, but it has been demonized.”
Eve said that and floated the monster’s data.
After confirming its appearance, Edgar placed the bone in the bowl with a whistling sound.
“You look like you have lost your appetite. “I have to make sure that people don’t see what has happened.”
“Yes. Well, it’s better not to show demonized monsters. ···Look here instead. “I analyzed how the economic structure would change if the occupation of demon hunter was added.”
Eve launched a hologram and began showing data consisting of various charts and shapes.
When the occupation of ‘demon hunter’ is added, it analyzes and shows which businesses emerge and which businesses disappear.
“First of all, demand for various equipment will increase. There are bound to be limitations to mass-produced equipment, so if you want to achieve results, you will need to find a company that manufactures equipment more professionally. “There are a lot of craftsmen like that in the Fix Territory.”
“···I see.”
“The next company to look for is the Dwarven Blacksmith Guild, and if the Dwarven United Kingdom has its own defense system as planned by my brother, transactions will be made through the warp gate. However, since there is bound to be a limit to the transaction volume with Warp Gate, the price will be higher, and competitiveness will naturally decrease. Therefore, the Dwarf Blacksmith Guild will choose a high-end strategy rather than mass supply, and since the Dwarfs will be ahead of the Fix Guild in precision mechanical magic engineering, there is a high possibility that the top Demon Hunters will want Dwarf products. “This is the approximate flow of demand.”
Eve said that and began to explain the new business that follows this new business.
To easily summarize the explanation, demon hunters will become popular and large quantities of meat will be supplied to humanity’s last bastion.
As a result, companies that distribute and manage devil meat will emerge, and management businesses that support demon hunters will also appear.
“However, if left as is, a monopoly will be established. There is a high possibility that the management business will have a collusive relationship with the Fix Merchants’ Guild, and if left as is, it will grow into a structure that exploits Demon Hunters. As a result, the management company will force Demon Hunters to buy weapons from the Fix Merchants Guild, which will inevitably lead to a trade dispute with the Dwarven Merchants Guild.”
“····Did you see that far? That’s amazing. “Then, can’t we just slap the regulations?”
“···Well, it’s not easy. The person who is promoting the management business is none other than one of my brother’s loyalists. “Greek.”
·····Greek.
Grick is one of Ed’s loyalists and has been with the territory from its revival to its development.
He was recognized by Ed for his ability and loyalty to the extent that he currently oversees several businesses, and was one of the people Ed trusted most.
But that Greek grows up to be the head of a black company.
“Grick… Did something like that? “It’s a bit shocking.”
“I guess that’s true from my brother’s perspective. Because that person truly respects and follows his brother. But he is not a person who thinks broadly. To preserve and further expand the legacy left by my brother. In other words, the revival of Fix Territory is the only thing that interests him. Rather, that person is more likely to think that he or she is just. “If Yeongji Min eats his fill and sleeps warmly, he is satisfied with that.”
Ed touched his forehead.
If it was a Greek who was loyal and took good care of his family, there was a possibility of that happening.
“Can’t you take control? “When I’m not around, you’re second in command.”
“···It’s not as easy as it sounds. Even if my brother hands over a lot of authority to me, in the end I fall far short of his authority. Moreover, I have been assisting my brother without ever taking the lead. On the other hand, Greek assisted his brother from the beginning and led many people following his brother’s orders. “In terms of awareness and influence, Greek wins by a landslide.”
Ed looked into space for a moment.
If you disappear, this problem could arise.
In the end, is it inevitable that infighting will occur even in a territory that was thought to have a solid structure?
“···Then what about training Greeks in advance?”
“That too is difficult. In the end, people tend to follow their nature. A Greek would consider the decline in the influence of the Fix Territory as disloyalty to his dead brother.”
“····You’re hitting a goal. “Having strong loyalty can actually be a problem.”
Eve predicted that Greek would become the head of a black company by running a simulation with vast amounts of data.
Ed asked what was the probability of that happening?
Eve gave the answer of 97%.
Ed said, laughing.
“That much is certain. But that doesn’t mean we can demote Greek. “How much has that guy done?”
“That’s right. Greek is already his brother’s limb. “If you throw him away for a future that hasn’t even happened, there’s a high chance that an even worse future will happen.”
Ed suddenly remembered the history he learned as a student.
This is a history of bloodshed after the death of a previous king.
No matter how benevolent the king was, bloody disputes always broke out when the king died.
Gwangjong in the early Goryeo Dynasty was like that, and Taejong and King Sejo in the early Joseon Dynasty were like that.
“It’s not just that. Everyone here is a group of people who gathered together to see only Oppa. But if my brother disappears, of course conflict is bound to arise. David and Anthony, whom my brother teases every day, will also have a big influence. “They will definitely become one of the big forces.”
Eve said that and showed the organization chart after Ed disappeared.
What was all Ed’s was split into several pieces and shared among several loyal subjects.
“I can’t control them. Of course, on the surface I will rule over them, but in reality they do not follow me.”
Ed thought about that with a chuckle.
Ah, this is why kings are short-lived.
The idea that everything would be resolved by simply leaving it to Eve was just a convenient idea.
“···So, what method did you have in mind? “There must be a solution, right?”
However, there was no way Eve would bring up this topic of sweet potatoes without a solution.
As expected, Eve nodded her head and began to tell Ed the solution.
“Just one thing. There is a way to solve all of this. There is someone who will rightfully inherit all of my brother’s authority and authority. “If he were that person, he would take it for granted even if I had to control my brother’s loyalty.”
···He is the person who will rightfully inherit his authority.
The person who immediately came to mind was his father, James.
However, since James was just an ordinary blacksmith, he could not be entrusted with such a big job.
Ed tilted his head and asked Eve.
“Who will rightfully inherit all my authority? Is there anyone else besides you? “I don’t even have a family.”
Eve nodded.
Obviously, ‘as of now,’ there is no particular family member who can inherit Ed’s power and wealth.
“···It’s family, you can make it. “You just have to get married.”
However, there is the easiest way to create a family.
Being bound together by marriage.
“····Marriage? Eve, you can’t believe it…”
And as soon as Ed got the hint of ‘marriage,’ he was able to figure out what Eve was trying to say.
“Yes. That’s right. The emperor’s only daughter, Sepilia Ulysseus Kindel von Orserk. With that person’s name and authority, she has enough control over the Fix group. Besides, that person is the holder of the magical eye.”
“Ah…”
The faces of the angry heroines flickered.