Ch.228Chapter 228 – A Concern That Men Understand

Emmao El Tramante.

The head of the Tramante family, the only surname in the Celebrio Empire that includes a middle name.

He is also one of only three Grand Dukes in existence.

Moreover, his family, the Tramante House, owns several large trading companies, making them extraordinarily wealthy.

He is truly a man who possesses both power and wealth in abundance.

However, because of this, Duke Tramante’s days were exceedingly busy.

He had to receive reports from the trading companies operated by his family while simultaneously reviewing reports on the status of his territory…

He was spending his days so busy that even having ten bodies would not have been enough.

“Your Grace. We expect to arrive at Archenium shortly.”

The reason he was heading to Archenium, where the Glesius Academy is located, was precisely…

“Is Count Pathos Severio at the academy?”

Indeed, it was to meet Pathos.

“Yes, Your Grace.”

“That’s fortunate. Has someone been sent to the academy to announce my visit?”

“We’ve contacted them in advance. I heard that your son has already informed the Count.”

“Good. Very good. I’m truly satisfied that we won’t be wasting time.”

Duke Tramante smiled with satisfaction only after confirming that all preparations were well in place.

And for good reason—his current visit to Glesius Academy was to resolve a certain concern that he could hardly mention to others.

‘As a husband, as the head of a household, and as the family patriarch, I must set an exemplary standard.’

He had various types of concerns.

As one of the three Grand Dukes representing the Empire, the head of the Tramante family that owned several massive trading companies, the husband of two wives, and the father of multiple children.

Among these roles, his current concern was specifically about his role as the husband of two wives.

Duke Tramante had never once had a marital argument despite living with two wives.

This was thanks to his extraordinary prowess below the waist, which others could only envy.

Duke Tramante had three sons and five daughters.

Considering that noble families typically had only 2-3 children, he truly had many offspring.

The reason this was possible needs no explanation.

However, recently, Duke Tramante noticed that unlike before, spending nights had become quite burdensome for him.

‘I’ve tried foods known to enhance virility and all sorts of rare medicines, but they had little effect.’

He had tried various foods said to improve marital relations, consumed all kinds of rare medicinal ingredients, and even exercised more diligently than usual to build stamina, but there was little difference.

Of course, the relationship between Duke Tramante and his two duchesses hadn’t deteriorated because of this issue.

However, Duke Tramante’s pride as the husband of two wives was wounded.

Until now, he had been able to satisfy both women with his abilities, but now he could barely satisfy just one person a day.

For Duke Tramante, who believed he should be an exemplar to others, this was breaking his own commitment.

So he decided to seek help from Pathos, who had gained fame in the Celebrio Empire for treating baldness.

He was reluctant to ask for help from someone who was busy with other matters.

This was because he thought Pathos, like himself, would be spending exceedingly busy days.

‘Since I’ve summoned a busy person for my personal desire, it’s only right that I pay an appropriate price.’

Thus, upon hearing that Pathos had agreed to his request, Duke Tramante decided to visit Glesius Academy personally.

Despite the journey taking a full week, the Duke’s steps were unwavering once he had made his decision.

And so, he arrived at Archenium.

“It is a great honor to meet Duke Emmao El Tramante, one of the three Grand Dukes of the Empire.”

And finally, Duke Tramante met Pathos in a space prepared by Glesius Academy.

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“I’m very pleased to meet the renowned Count Pathos Severio. As you said, I am Emmao El Tramante, head of the Tramante family. Though inadequate, I serve as a Duke of the Empire. Please, take a seat. Our conversation might be lengthy, so it’s better not to stand.”

Duke Tramante was an exceedingly courteous person.

Of course, apart from his courtesy, he was also a man with a very masculine appearance and physique.

I heard from Rubio that he has eight children and maintains harmonious relationships with his two duchesses…

‘Is that really so?’

The reason Duke Tramante came to see me was probably because his nighttime activities with his wives weren’t satisfactory… right?

Looking at him, I realized that Duke Tramante was also just a man.

I thought he was just a high-ranking person, but surprisingly, he had very realistic concerns.

“I heard that Your Grace had a reason for seeking me out…”

I deliberately shortened my words, implying to the Duke that there were many people listening around us.

—Swoosh.

At that, the Duke raised his hand, and the people who appeared to be his guards all disappeared.

Now in this space, there were only two of us—me and Duke Tramante.

“Now that there’s no one listening, I can speak freely. Count Severio, I hear you possess a truly marvelous ability?”

“That’s correct.”

“I’ve heard rumors about your abilities and know them well. They say you’ve cleanly cured baldness and Prezzmerin’s disease, which were known as incurable?”

“As you’ve heard, I’ve cured baldness and Prezzmerin’s disease with my abilities.”

Moreover, those who received treatment for baldness are still maintaining their lush hair.

Rumors spread that even those who lost hair due to genetic causes were still maintaining abundant hair, and some students had come to me asking to cure their baldness too.

“So I came to you with one hope. I don’t need to explain in detail, do I?”

“That’s fine.”

I had already fully understood his circumstances through the letter Duke Tramante had sent.

“That’s a relief then. As you know… men can be somewhat sensitive about such matters.”

“I understand.”

“Right. You’re a man too. Hahaha. Moreover, if you want to have more than one wife like me, you’ll need to pay a lot of attention to this matter.”

Well… I was offered to learn the Heavenly Demon’s Divine Technique by the Heavenly Demon himself…

Though the intention behind it was quite impure.

“That’s why I’ve come to you. I believe you can certainly solve my problem.”

“I have treated people with similar concerns before.”

“Is that true?”

Duke Tramante showed a very surprised reaction when I told him that I had treated people with concerns similar to his.

And for good reason… I had treated three people far away in the Eastern Continent.

Thanks to that, I was even invited to great houses and it was quite a commotion.

I briefly explained to Duke Tramante about the people I met in the Eastern Continent and how I treated them.

“Is that so? I’m glad you’ve had such experience. I almost wasted the time spent coming all the way here.”

Duke Tramante seemed even more relieved that his journey here wasn’t meaningless.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Both you and I are very busy people.”

Hmm… I’m not though. I’m extremely free once I repair the students’ equipment.

I don’t take exams, don’t do assignments, and just attend whatever classes I want.

“That’s why I promised a considerable reward in my letter. If I’m willing to invest significant money in unverified medicines or treatments, it’s only natural to pay much more for help from someone proven like you, isn’t it?”

Oh, he knows his stuff.

Working at the academy has felt almost like volunteer work, to be honest.

“If you solve my concern and fix this problem… more people will likely seek you out. And they will be people with the power and wealth to fulfill whatever you require. Well, perhaps not as much as His Majesty the Emperor or the Prime Minister, but still. Uahahaha!”

Duke Tramante laughed very heartily.

“Now then, please read and sign the contract. People of our standing could suffice with verbal promises, but just to be safe, it’s better to dispel any worries about compensation through a contract.”

Perhaps because he runs trading companies, Duke Tramante had brought a contract with him.

The content of the contract was simple.

It stated that if I solved the Duke’s problem, he would provide the following compensation.

But the contents of that compensation… included many mind-boggling items.

“You’re giving me all of this?”

Thousands of gold coins and a mansion in the capital I could understand, but…

[One vial of Elixir]

Elixir? Why on earth would he procure an elixir?

“The elixir? I bought two vials to solve this problem, but they had little effect. So I think it would be better for you to have it than me, and I’ll just give it to you as a service.”

Uh… well, is this the wealth of a great noble?

I had to stare at the contract for a while, overwhelmed by the overwhelming wealth of a great noble that I was experiencing for the first time in my life.