episode_0072

I walked in the forest for a while.

This area must be an area haunted by demonic beasts, but the forest itself feels fresh and pleasant with cool air blowing through it.

Looking at the beautiful lakeside and Nadia’s bright appearance, I am reminded of a story I heard from Nazar not long ago.

Nadia’s origin. She was the princess of a kingdom located in the north. I didn’t hear the details, but I heard he had an unfortunate childhood… He was a father who used his own children as test subjects… If you think about it, my dad is quite a gentleman.

“I had fun today.”

It’s been a while since I lost track of time. By the time I realized it, the sunset had already set.

“Hehe. Thank goodness.”

Normally I would have been able to enjoy the sights a little more, but right now my mind was a little confused. There wasn’t much time left until the prom.

“I’ll go first.”

I waved my hand and chanted a spell.

‘Teleport’

“Oh! Lady!?”

The scenery changed for the last time to see Nadia looking at me with regret.

‘uh?’

A familiar office. But something was different.

‘document…’

I see documents piled higher than my eye level on the empty desk.

‘I’m sure I just finished paying…?’

Could it have been accumulating recently?

“Ah.”

As I get closer to the sound of breathing breaking the quiet silence, I see Maria sleeping face down on the desk.

I was literally buried under a mountain of documents.

‘I can’t believe I’m sleeping in a place like this.’

As I sat down slightly on the desk, Maria’s eyes opened.

“Wow. lol. It’s Marian~”

“Why. Are you sleeping here?”

“I came to see my younger brother.”

Maria said that and came into my arms.

‘Who is really the older sister?’

I gently stroked Maria’s soft hair.

*

But before I knew it, the sisters’ posture had changed.

Maria pulled Marianne tightly, and Marianne, whose hips were halfway pressed together, had no choice but to fall into her sister’s arms.

“Sister.”

Marian let out a sharp voice in an embarrassing posture for a girl who could be said to be in puberty.

Maria looked down at Marian without saying a word. The unwavering eyes seemed as if time had stopped, but the slow but gentle hand continued to stroke his younger brother’s head.

It looks like that.

‘No matter how old your younger brother gets, you can always be mean to your older sister.’ It seemed like he was saying that.

When Marian shook her head, a strand of snow-like hair fell down on Maria’s shoulder.

‘and… … ‘

The silver hair that fell like a waterfall intertwined with Maria’s black hair, and the figure of Maria seen between them… . It was truly beneficial to the eyes.

“I’m not a child.”

Marian grabbed Maria’s collar tightly for no reason.

How long has it been?

“Okay.”

Maria slowly opened her mouth.

“Marian Arjane. My younger brother.”

At those words, Marian, who had been squirming in her arms, lifted her head slightly.

Maria looked at her younger brother, whose cheeks were puffed out, and then poked his cheek.

There was a sound of air rushing out of her soft cheeks and her sister’s eyes turned pale, but Maria couldn’t stop.

“Sister!!”

“…I’m sorry.”

As he hugged his younger brother tightly as he tried to escape from his arms, he burst out laughing at the sight of his younger brother surrendering himself to him again after some resistance.

“Unnie, I’ll do my best!”

Maria, who enjoyed playing with her younger brother for a while, returned with a satisfied face.

“I have to work.”

Marian sat up straight, straightening her disheveled clothes. The sunset shined on her disheveled silver hair, and even the luxurious chair and the atmosphere of the old-fashioned room made her stand out even more.

The way she was acting cute in my sister’s arms was like a lie, and her doll-like expression was foreign but beautiful.

Then she suddenly burst into laughter.

Money rains from the sky!

‘Is this financial therapy?’

As I was checking the ledger, I smiled happily.

‘So what’s the big deal about prom?’

Businesses started in the capital are also stabilizing.

Even the few mines and business bonds that had been taken from the bad guys, or rather, had been legally transferred, were not that easy. Well, it was nothing compared to the sales of grimoires.

‘Nazar helped enthusiastically.’

Actually, I had no intention of publishing a grimoire from the beginning.

There were more benefits to be gained by monopolizing knowledge than by spreading it.

So, two months ago.

* * *

“You’ve been visiting me often lately, lady.”

Nazar’s words made me feel prickly.

In short, now I’m skipping class and going to his cafe. In other words, they were lined up in his office, which could be said to be Michelle’s headquarters.

Even just lying on the sofa, tea and snacks were served, and they were all of the highest quality, so it wasn’t much different from lounging around at home.

Don’t you know? How does it feel to skip class and hang out at home with your family?

Of course, no one says anything to me, but this is… ‘Yes, that’s it…! A story about business as well as business.’

“Nero is very happy, but of course I… … ”

‘… ah. It’s healing… … Our girl is so cute… But there’s still work to be done… But I can’t go anywhere else when the lady is there… ‘

Nazar muttered something. It was so small that I couldn’t tell what he was talking about, but just as he said, the black cat he was raising was snoring next to my chest.

‘good night.’

In my past life, I hated animals. Is this little thing a reincarnation buff?

I sat upright, held the cat in my arms, and opened my mouth.

“Hmm. Did you interfere with my work?”

“Oh, no!”

I pretend not to, but it seems like it was a distraction.

Well, I don’t know, but he probably does a lot more work than I do.

I yawned lightly and snapped my fingers.

Immediately, a grimoire flew out of the bookshelf.

‘also.’

No matter how many times I looked at it, there was nothing special about the grimoires of this world.

In modern times, it would be like a reference book.

Several improved spells are written down. In short, it’s original magic.

It is an expensive grimoire just for expanding the range of the fireball or using long-distance calculation techniques.

“Do you know Nazar well about grimoires and artifacts?”

“Of course. Ask me anything.”

Nazar had a serious expression.

“My improved techniques and some original magic. What if we turned that into a book?”

If you look at old stories right now, there is no end to the list, starting with a blacksmith who was killed with a sword he made.

As a munchkin, he immediately understood my concerns.

“Indeed, then why not put a contract and restrictions in place?”

“Contracts and restrictions…?”

I opened my eyes wide. His explanation was just as absurd.

‘No matter how fantasy world this is, is this possible…?’

I didn’t learn this from Emilia either.

In short, the idea was to turn the grimoire itself into a contract.

“Similar items still exist today.”

“Really?”

I am interested in fantasy elements.

“Of course, it is something that is mostly neglected. This is because there is no particular advantage to signing a contract.”

When I heard it, I couldn’t help but nod my head.

These are commonly called cursed grimoires and devil’s grimoires.

This is a book that will give you strength if you sign a contract.

It’s a common story.

There is no way there is no price.

“Even if you find one, you must never sign a contract.”

Nazar said seriously.

“Yes.”

I nodded.

Would you be crazy enough to sign a contract with such a questionable book?

You must commit murder once a month. A certain amount of discipline is cuteness.

As I think about it, I feel like I’m making something very unhealthy.

“Of course, it would be difficult to expect strong efficiency as it is produced in large quantities.”

”Then it can’t be done, right?“

He grinned at the concern in my voice.

“Wizards are people who value mana more than their own lifespan. It’s hard to think that they would do anything that could damage mana.”

There were actually many advantages to publishing a grimoire. Not only will I be able to get money, but I will also be able to get most wizards who use this to my side.

Of course, you have to produce a grimoire that is so fascinating that they sign a contract even after knowing the restrictions. Even enough to buy it for a huge amount of money…

“Then what about the contract? You must sign a contract before reading. Then wouldn’t you be a little reluctant?”

“What if it were like this?”

“…Is that okay?”

As Nazar explained, I tilted my head with a shocked expression.

‘…I guess someone is the Dark Guild Master.’

I realized once again that compared to him, I am still a small citizen.

The idea is to incorporate a technique that automatically creates a contract the moment you literally read it.

It’s not a book that will kill you if you read it… Isn’t this really at the level of a computer virus?

“Well, if you don’t use the spell, it won’t have any effect. You can explain that you must read the precautions when selling. I said that much, but if I violate it, isn’t it my fault?”

He smiled like a viper.

‘surely. ‘What happens to those who are hostile to our family is none of my business.’

I’m learning something good again.

“I plan to divide the magic book into two versions, a regular edition and a premium edition.”

Nobles like things that are more special and rare. In short, the sentiment that the more expensive the better is the same everywhere.

“That’s a good idea. Then what is the price?”

“How about 10 gold for the regular version and 100 gold for the premium version?”

Honestly, I thought it was a little expensive.

However, considering that the academy’s textbook set costs about 1 gold, it will not be expensive at all as it is a grimoire. It’s like a book that will kill you if you read it…

‘For now, maybe 100 copies will be enough for a test run?’

Just imagining the benefits you will receive brings a smile to your face.

“Hmm.”

‘ah. Is it too expensive too?’

I guess I said it because I was too excited. He hesitated slightly.

“Perhaps too much,”

“I understand the lady’s intention to recruit more magicians by supplying them cheaply, but magicians are basically highly paid people. Basic 100 gold. How about offering the premium version for 2,000 gold?”

“Huh?”

My mouth dropped at the enormous price.

‘2,000 gold is 20 billion won. If that’s 100… .’

It was as if I could see an illusion of money raining down.

I pursed my lips, shaking my shocked heart.

Since this project is publishing under the duke’s name, not Michelle’s, I wondered if it would be too expensive…

What did you think of my reaction?

“Of course, what you think is not wrong. The more you provide, the more people will want to form relationships with the duke. However, having a certain price actually increases trust.”

“…Will Nazar take care of it?”

I just nodded.