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I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace (Web Novel) - Chapter 2509: Company and Exclusive Brush ⑬
Chapter 2509: Company and Exclusive Brush ⑬
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In a room of the Sharon County, Count Sharon, the head of the family, sat together with the Countess, their eldest son and heir, and Cornelia. Anne, her husband, and several other close retainers stood by at their sides. Every one of them wore utterly exhausted expressions, as if some great trouble had occurred…… yet all they had done was hear the contents of the letter sent by Cornelia. Of course, even that alone involved such a drastic shift in circumstances that even Count Sharon felt like holding his head in his hands. However, as a high-ranking noble who had long exercised sharp political skill, he drew on his deep experience, let out a heavy sigh, and began to speak.
[……There are mountains of things we need to consider. But when multiple situations overlap like this, the best approach is to deal with what’s already certain, one step at a time. Cornelia.] [Yes.] [We had already been moving with this in mind, but our house will purchase the management rights to the Victor Trading Company, and you will be installed as its representative. For the time being, the current company president will remain in his position, but you will hold the final decision-making authority. Once things stabilize to a certain degree, we may need to appoint someone else as president. However, for now, we will keep internal changes within the Victor Trading Company to a minimum and bring it under the umbrella of the Sharon County. See to it as such.] [Understood.]
As for this matter, it had already been decided that once they judged the current Victor Trading Company unable to handle the large number of orders coming from the Dragon King’s subordinates, they would buy out the management rights and seat Cornelia as the representative. In fact, Cornelia herself, though it had been an intense crash course, had been studying business management in earnest, understanding that this outcome was highly likely.
[Just in case, I’ll ask your wishes…… Do you want a fiancé?] [If I were to take a fiancé at this point, it would only become a source of conflict. And as for my own feelings…… to be honest, I don’t have the capacity right now to think about anything other than myself.] [Indeed. At present, you are like a hen that lays golden eggs…… It would be better not to give anyone an opening to take advantage. As for the official explanation…… yes, we’ll say that since your value within the County has risen too high, it has been decided that you will not take a fiancé in order to avoid family conflict until the legitimate heir is formally named successor…… If the need arises later, we can hold a formal successor designation ceremony and announce it then.]
If a noble young lady, neither the legitimate heir nor currently engaged, were set to become the head of a company expected to generate enormous profits, it was easy to imagine engagement proposals flooding in. Thus, in order to prevent a succession dispute, they decided that for now, she would not take a fiancé. In effect, this was almost the same as declaring “Anyone who proposes engagement under the current circumstances is practically an enemy”, making it more than sufficient as a deterrent. In truth, Cornelia and her elder brother had a good relationship, and it was almost certain that he would inherit the family. Cornelia had never even received education as a successor, so there was no real risk of a succession dispute, but the reasoning served as a warning to outsiders.
[What we must do first is expand the workshop…… though that will also require securing more craftsmen. Increasing production quickly may be difficult…… We may have no choice but to set priorities.] [Yes. How about prioritizing those introduced by Kaito-sama? If we frame it that way, it would be harder for others to complain……] [That may work with nobles, but are Miyama Kaito-sama’s name and reputation recognized among the Dragon King’s subordinates and the Wingeds?]
At the eldest son’s question, Cornelia tilted her head in thought. Certainly, among nobles, Kaito’s name was well known…… but to ordinary citizens, he was not particularly famous. Whether the vast numbers of the Dragon King’s subordinates or the Wingeds, who had little interaction with other races, would accept matters simply upon hearing Kaito’s name was uncertain.
In reality, however, even the lowest ranks of the Dragon King’s subordinates had been informed of Kaito’s existence by Magnawell, and the Wingeds practically revered him as a messenger of the Gods…… but naturally, the members of the Sharon County were not aware of that much.
[We should confirm that first. As for the Dragon King’s subordinates, we can inquire when we send our replies to the Dragon King’s letters. As for the Wingeds, we’ll confirm during negotiations…… Still, the Wingeds…… Are they truly seeking to trade with us specifically for the exclusive brushes?] [……The Wingeds take particular pride in the beauty of their wings, so I don’t think it’s impossible. However, regarding trade with them, perhaps we should first speak with that Viscouncy that has held a monopoly until now……]
The Countess responded to Count Sharon’s words. Of course, it was the Wingeds’ freedom to choose whom they associated with, but up until now, the arrangement had effectively been a monopoly. If another trading window were to open, it would change that situation. At the very least, they needed to be careful not to give the impression that the County was slighting their Viscouncy.
[……That Viscouncy may be part of the reformist faction, but they belong to a different political group than we do. It would be safest to have Her Majesty act as an intermediary.] [And regarding this letter from Amel-sama…… should we confirm its meaning with Kaito-sama?] [……We have little choice but to do so. It may be disrespectful to Amel-sama, but misunderstanding her intentions would be a far greater problem.]
As for Amel’s rather chuuni-style letter, they agreed to verify its meaning with Kaito. They could hardly reply by saying they did not understand its contents, yet they also could not afford to misinterpret it. Thus, they judged that asking Kaito, who was said to be close enough to Amel to be called her sworn ally, would be the correct course of action.
And indeed, it was the correct decision. It truly was the correct decision…… However, if they did so, there was a possibility that Kaito, being considerate, might offer “I’ll attend the negotiation meeting with Amel-san”. And if that happened…… with Kaito, who enjoyed extraordinarily high favor among the Wingeds, acting as an intermediary, they would likely be guaranteed trade terms incomparably better than those of the Viscouncy they currently dealt with. The members of the County would once again find themselves clutching their heads in disbelief…… But at this point in time, there was no way they could possibly foresee such an outcome.
Serious-senpai : [A case of chuunibyou causing secondary damage…… Because Amel strangely holds a high position and considerable ability, things are becoming unnecessarily complicated…… The County’s suffering continues. And it looks like Chris is about to get casually dragged into this too……]
