Episode 66 - Theo Unleashes a Spy
Theo was walking around the school with a puzzled look on his face.
(What am I going to do? What should I do?)
He had just received advice on how to deal with Lorea from a person from the trading company he was doing business with.
“Be careful" he said. “She will use force to attack anyone who doesn't give in to her demands.”
“You mean she'll use violence? But I thought it was forbidden to use magic against the mages of the academy......”
“Yes, that's right. Apparently, she has the means to get past the Academy's eyes and keep out of the way.”
“What do you mean?”
He told me.
There had been people like Theo who had traded goods to avoid taxation.
However, when they had grown to a certain scale, they were summoned by Lorea.
After that, some of them succumbed to Lorea's threats and quietly folded their businesses, while others defied Lorea and continued their businesses.
But all those who continued, without exception, have disappeared.
“I don't know the details of what kind of magic she uses. However, I am certain that she will use the same trick again this time. Please be very careful.”
(I see, such means are involved.)
Theo was impatient.
If it's a business competition, I don't feel like we can lose, but when it comes to magical combat, the other side has the upper hand.
(The other side is stronger than us, so we should try to make the first move somehow, but if we make a bad move, we will be defeated....... If that's the case, it's better to strike back when they're already on the move..)
But it is not an easy task. It is very difficult to be prepared for an attack that may come at any time and in any way.
(If only we knew when they were going to attack us........ maybe we should send out a spy.)
Theo was walking along with his arms crossed with a difficult look on his face when Lynn appeared.
“Hey, Theo.”
“Lynn. What's with the ...... outfit?”
Theo looks at Lynn's outfit questioningly.
Lynn was dressed in a crisp tailcoat, silk hat and walking stick, a pipe in his mouth, Rain on his shoulder, and had a little mustache around his mouth for some reason.
At first glance, he looked like a clown, dressed in formal attire but looking like he was going to a costume party.
“I'm about to go out for dinner with a woman.”
“Ah, I see.”
(This guy has suddenly become very flirty.)
To Theo, it seemed as if Lynn was not his true self.
(You've been influenced too much by Yuwen.......)
Theo looked at his suddenly changed friend with mixed feelings.
“So? Who do you have a date with today? Yuwen? Or that girl Lilette who's been following you around lately?”
“It's Lorea-san.”
“I see. You're going on a date with Lorea. ......HUH?”
“I happened to meet Lorea-san at the academy the other day and we talked for a bit. I said I'd like to have dinner with her sometime. We're trying to work out a peace settlement, so that's good, right?”
Theo gulped for a moment and then immediately laughed in amusement.
“Ahahahahaha. Yeah, that's right, Lynn. That's exactly what I was looking for. Lynn is the one.”
Theo continued to a puzzle Lynn.
“Listen, Lynn? We're going to give Lorea all the information she wants about our company. Just to show her that we have no intention of going against her.”
“I see. That sounds like a good idea.”
“By the way, Lynn, I'd like to talk to that Illywia, if you don't mind. I was wondering if you could put me in touch with her.”
Lorea had arrived at the meeting place with Lynn, but was restlessly stamping her feet.
Not more than a few days after that, she received a letter from Lynn inviting her to dinner.
“I'm sorry for rushing you when you said you would wait for my reply. I really felt that I had to talk to you soon.”
That's what the letter said.
It was followed by the name of the restaurant and the date and time of a meeting place.
It was a restaurant that Lorea had never been to before.
She couldn't resist her curiosity and said yes to the invitation, but when she arrived, her anxiety began to rise.
(Was it really a good idea to come here? I can't believe I'm going out to dinner with an enemy.)
It wasn't as if Lynn was trying to trick her.
He was already feeling a twinge of regret.
Lynn came over in a cheerful manner.
“Well well, hello. Lorea-san. How are you?”
“Eh, Hello, good morning.”
She didn't even make eye contact when Lynn called out to her.
She looked around nervously, concerned about the eyes around her.
Afterwards, Lynn tried to talk to her about a variety of random topics, but she never seemed to relax.
Lynn soon realized that he was walking with her and was concerned about how people saw them.
“Lorea-san. Would you like to take a wagon ride to the restaurant?”
If we are in a carriage, we can shield ourselves from the eyes of the people around us.
When Lynn said this, as expected, Lorea immediately felt relieved and her face lit up.
“Yes, of course. I think that's a good idea.”
“Then let's take the most expensive carriage.”
Lynn ran toward the most expensive carriage in the square, called out to the coachman, and had him pull it up to Lorea's side.
Lorea was thrilled with Lynn's thoughtfulness.
Lynn continued to please Lorea in the carriage.
“Lorea-san. I'm thinking. I think that as long as we're under your control, everything will be fine.”
Lorea's face lit up.
“You think so too? That's what I thought, too.”
“Yes, I've never seen anyone as good at managing people as you are.”
“That's very nice of you to say.”
“No, I'm not flattering you or exaggerating. You are the only one who can levy this much tax. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is thanks to you that the Mage Association's finances are in good shape.”
Lorea couldn't help but let a smile slip across her cheeks.
“If you take control of Alfredo's distribution, everything will be fine. That's why this settlement has to work.”
"Yes, of course. You're right.
She was in a good mood the whole time she was in the carriage.
(I was worried, but it looks like we're in the right direction. Lynn's reverence is genuine.)
But when they finally arrived in front of the restaurant, Lorea looked suspicious.
“Wait a minute. It says here that this place is for Wyngarde nobles only. Are you sure?”
“It's fine. I also attend the royal tea parties in Wyngarde.”
Lynn walked into the restaurant as if he were entering his own garden.
“Hey, Master. Hello.”
Lynn called out to the man who was tending the reception in a friendly manner.
“Oh, Lynn-sama. Welcome.”
(This guy again.)
The owner of the store acted smiling on the surface, but secretly he was bitter that a non-Wyngarde, Lynn, had entered the place.
(You're of lower rank than me. You little shit.)
But he also knew that Lynn was Illywia's favorite, so he couldn't just ignore him.
“Master. Is there a seat available?”
“Of course, of course. Please come in. When Lynn-sama is here, even if the place is full, we can't help but make room for him. Please make yourself at home with your companion for as long as you like.”
“Let's go. Come on in. Lorea-san.”
“Ah, yeah. Okay.”
(Who the hell is this ...... boy?)
Lorea looked at Lynn with a kind of fear in her eyes.
Lynn told Lorea about the inner workings of their company, just as Theo had told him to.
When Lorea heard Lynn's story, her face became tense.
(These guys are making this much money.......)
On one hand, she is convinced that the amount of taxes collected should be reduced, but on the other hand, she feels threatened by Theo again.
Lynn did not miss the change in Lorea's expression and quickly put in words to ease her mind.
“It's nothing to worry about. Both Theo and I have already decided to join Lorea-san's army. The fact that I am exposing the inner workings of the company in this way is the best evidence of my devotion. As long as we can agree on the terms, everything will be fine. Then we'll be under your control and become your pawns to work for you. Then all the wealth in Alfredo will flow to you.”
“Yes ... that's right.”
Lorea regained her composure after hearing Lynn's words.
She was already giggling imagining a future where she could use Lynn and Theo as her pawns. She wondered how much wealth she would be able to amass by putting them to work for her.
“So? How much do you want to hand over the business to me?”
“How about 200 million legica?”
“T-Two hundred million?”
Lorea couldn't help but stammer.
(There's no way I can come up with that kind of money.)
She managed to keep her composure so as not to show weakness.
“That's a lot of money. Of course, it's not something I can't afford. But it's not an easy sum to come by.”
“That's true. Well, how about you become the largest shareholder? We are planning to make the company a public company soon. Would you be willing to buy 5% of the shares for 10 million legions?”
Lorea's mind went blank. She was not very good at this kind of calculation.
“Well, let's see... Yeah. Well, that's true. That offer sounds good and bad......”
“Hmm? It seems that the food has arrived.”
When Lynn looked towards the door, he saw that the court cuisine of Wyngarde was being served.
“Lorea-san. I'm sorry, but could you please discuss what you just said with me later? I'm not very good at talking about difficult things when I'm eating.”
“Eh, yeah? Well, if you say that, I can't help it. Let's talk about this again later. I'll listen to you.”
As Lorea said this, she was inwardly relieved that the conversation had broken down and she could save face in front of a younger man.
“Come on. Please eat before it gets cold. These are the best of Wyngarde's culinary delicacies from the mountains and seas, full of extravagance and elegance.”
Lynn went on to talk about the culinary delights of Wyngarde. It was as if he were an expert on the cuisine of Wyngarde.
The day ended with Lorea confirming that she would settle with Theo and that she would buy Theo and Lynn's company.
They parted for the day, promising to go out for dinner again a different time.
Next time: Episode 67 “Cerberus, the Demon Beast”
Episode 66 - Theo Unleashes a Spy
Theo was walking around the school with a puzzled look on his face.
(What am I going to do? What should I do?)
He had just received advice on how to deal with Lorea from a person from the trading company he was doing business with.
“Be careful" he said. “She will use force to attack anyone who doesn't give in to her demands.”
“You mean she'll use violence? But I thought it was forbidden to use magic against the mages of the academy......”
“Yes, that's right. Apparently, she has the means to get past the Academy's eyes and keep out of the way.”
“What do you mean?”
He told me.
There had been people like Theo who had traded goods to avoid taxation.
However, when they had grown to a certain scale, they were summoned by Lorea.
After that, some of them succumbed to Lorea's threats and quietly folded their businesses, while others defied Lorea and continued their businesses.
But all those who continued, without exception, have disappeared.
“I don't know the details of what kind of magic she uses. However, I am certain that she will use the same trick again this time. Please be very careful.”
(I see, such means are involved.)
Theo was impatient.
If it's a business competition, I don't feel like we can lose, but when it comes to magical combat, the other side has the upper hand.
(The other side is stronger than us, so we should try to make the first move somehow, but if we make a bad move, we will be defeated....... If that's the case, it's better to strike back when they're already on the move..)
But it is not an easy task. It is very difficult to be prepared for an attack that may come at any time and in any way.
(If only we knew when they were going to attack us........ maybe we should send out a spy.)
Theo was walking along with his arms crossed with a difficult look on his face when Lynn appeared.
“Hey, Theo.”
“Lynn. What's with the ...... outfit?”
Theo looks at Lynn's outfit questioningly.
Lynn was dressed in a crisp tailcoat, silk hat and walking stick, a pipe in his mouth, Rain on his shoulder, and had a little mustache around his mouth for some reason.
At first glance, he looked like a clown, dressed in formal attire but looking like he was going to a costume party.
“I'm about to go out for dinner with a woman.”
“Ah, I see.”
(This guy has suddenly become very flirty.)
To Theo, it seemed as if Lynn was not his true self.
(You've been influenced too much by Yuwen.......)
Theo looked at his suddenly changed friend with mixed feelings.
“So? Who do you have a date with today? Yuwen? Or that girl Lilette who's been following you around lately?”
“It's Lorea-san.”
“I see. You're going on a date with Lorea. ......HUH?”
“I happened to meet Lorea-san at the academy the other day and we talked for a bit. I said I'd like to have dinner with her sometime. We're trying to work out a peace settlement, so that's good, right?”
Theo gulped for a moment and then immediately laughed in amusement.
“Ahahahahaha. Yeah, that's right, Lynn. That's exactly what I was looking for. Lynn is the one.”
Theo continued to a puzzle Lynn.
“Listen, Lynn? We're going to give Lorea all the information she wants about our company. Just to show her that we have no intention of going against her.”
“I see. That sounds like a good idea.”
“By the way, Lynn, I'd like to talk to that Illywia, if you don't mind. I was wondering if you could put me in touch with her.”
Lorea had arrived at the meeting place with Lynn, but was restlessly stamping her feet.
Not more than a few days after that, she received a letter from Lynn inviting her to dinner.
“I'm sorry for rushing you when you said you would wait for my reply. I really felt that I had to talk to you soon.”
That's what the letter said.
It was followed by the name of the restaurant and the date and time of a meeting place.
It was a restaurant that Lorea had never been to before.
She couldn't resist her curiosity and said yes to the invitation, but when she arrived, her anxiety began to rise.
(Was it really a good idea to come here? I can't believe I'm going out to dinner with an enemy.)
It wasn't as if Lynn was trying to trick her.
He was already feeling a twinge of regret.
Lynn came over in a cheerful manner.
“Well well, hello. Lorea-san. How are you?”
“Eh, Hello, good morning.”
She didn't even make eye contact when Lynn called out to her.
She looked around nervously, concerned about the eyes around her.
Afterwards, Lynn tried to talk to her about a variety of random topics, but she never seemed to relax.
Lynn soon realized that he was walking with her and was concerned about how people saw them.
“Lorea-san. Would you like to take a wagon ride to the restaurant?”
If we are in a carriage, we can shield ourselves from the eyes of the people around us.
When Lynn said this, as expected, Lorea immediately felt relieved and her face lit up.
“Yes, of course. I think that's a good idea.”
“Then let's take the most expensive carriage.”
Lynn ran toward the most expensive carriage in the square, called out to the coachman, and had him pull it up to Lorea's side.
Lorea was thrilled with Lynn's thoughtfulness.
Lynn continued to please Lorea in the carriage.
“Lorea-san. I'm thinking. I think that as long as we're under your control, everything will be fine.”
Lorea's face lit up.
“You think so too? That's what I thought, too.”
“Yes, I've never seen anyone as good at managing people as you are.”
“That's very nice of you to say.”
“No, I'm not flattering you or exaggerating. You are the only one who can levy this much tax. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is thanks to you that the Mage Association's finances are in good shape.”
Lorea couldn't help but let a smile slip across her cheeks.
“If you take control of Alfredo's distribution, everything will be fine. That's why this settlement has to work.”
"Yes, of course. You're right.
She was in a good mood the whole time she was in the carriage.
(I was worried, but it looks like we're in the right direction. Lynn's reverence is genuine.)
But when they finally arrived in front of the restaurant, Lorea looked suspicious.
“Wait a minute. It says here that this place is for Wyngarde nobles only. Are you sure?”
“It's fine. I also attend the royal tea parties in Wyngarde.”
Lynn walked into the restaurant as if he were entering his own garden.
“Hey, Master. Hello.”
Lynn called out to the man who was tending the reception in a friendly manner.
“Oh, Lynn-sama. Welcome.”
(This guy again.)
The owner of the store acted smiling on the surface, but secretly he was bitter that a non-Wyngarde, Lynn, had entered the place.
(You're of lower rank than me. You little shit.)
But he also knew that Lynn was Illywia's favorite, so he couldn't just ignore him.
“Master. Is there a seat available?”
“Of course, of course. Please come in. When Lynn-sama is here, even if the place is full, we can't help but make room for him. Please make yourself at home with your companion for as long as you like.”
“Let's go. Come on in. Lorea-san.”
“Ah, yeah. Okay.”
(Who the hell is this ...... boy?)
Lorea looked at Lynn with a kind of fear in her eyes.
Lynn told Lorea about the inner workings of their company, just as Theo had told him to.
When Lorea heard Lynn's story, her face became tense.
(These guys are making this much money.......)
On one hand, she is convinced that the amount of taxes collected should be reduced, but on the other hand, she feels threatened by Theo again.
Lynn did not miss the change in Lorea's expression and quickly put in words to ease her mind.
“It's nothing to worry about. Both Theo and I have already decided to join Lorea-san's army. The fact that I am exposing the inner workings of the company in this way is the best evidence of my devotion. As long as we can agree on the terms, everything will be fine. Then we'll be under your control and become your pawns to work for you. Then all the wealth in Alfredo will flow to you.”
“Yes ... that's right.”
Lorea regained her composure after hearing Lynn's words.
She was already giggling imagining a future where she could use Lynn and Theo as her pawns. She wondered how much wealth she would be able to amass by putting them to work for her.
“So? How much do you want to hand over the business to me?”
“How about 200 million legica?”
“T-Two hundred million?”
Lorea couldn't help but stammer.
(There's no way I can come up with that kind of money.)
She managed to keep her composure so as not to show weakness.
“That's a lot of money. Of course, it's not something I can't afford. But it's not an easy sum to come by.”
“That's true. Well, how about you become the largest shareholder? We are planning to make the company a public company soon. Would you be willing to buy 5% of the shares for 10 million legions?”
Lorea's mind went blank. She was not very good at this kind of calculation.
“Well, let's see... Yeah. Well, that's true. That offer sounds good and bad......”
“Hmm? It seems that the food has arrived.”
When Lynn looked towards the door, he saw that the court cuisine of Wyngarde was being served.
“Lorea-san. I'm sorry, but could you please discuss what you just said with me later? I'm not very good at talking about difficult things when I'm eating.”
“Eh, yeah? Well, if you say that, I can't help it. Let's talk about this again later. I'll listen to you.”
As Lorea said this, she was inwardly relieved that the conversation had broken down and she could save face in front of a younger man.
“Come on. Please eat before it gets cold. These are the best of Wyngarde's culinary delicacies from the mountains and seas, full of extravagance and elegance.”
Lynn went on to talk about the culinary delights of Wyngarde. It was as if he were an expert on the cuisine of Wyngarde.
The day ended with Lorea confirming that she would settle with Theo and that she would buy Theo and Lynn's company.
They parted for the day, promising to go out for dinner again a different time.
Next time: Episode 67 “Cerberus, the Demon Beast”
