Subscriber of the Gods Episode 142
Episode 142. Great Success
The market within the Wickers Estate.
“Big.”
Thanks to the lightweight workshop, the Wickers territory has developed rapidly. The underdeveloped areas have been renovated, and the abandoned areas have begun to be developed.
As the floating population rapidly increased, the market was enjoying an unprecedented boom.
A man dressed in plain clothes was walking around the market.
It was Count Wickers, the lord of Wickers Estate.
He had a dream that he had had since long ago.
Today, we are in the market for that dream.
‘I’m sure no one will recognize me since I’m disguised so plainly.’
His dream was to disguise himself like this, go on an undercover mission, and hear about the situation in Yeongji.
You can’t hear a lively voice from the lord’s seat.
Because the stories of the people of the territory are filtered and passed on from below, it is impossible to know what they want or whether they are satisfied with the current state of the territory.
‘I’ve always thought that way. That the people of Yeongji are satisfied. But I don’t know if they are really satisfied.’
That’s why I wanted to hear and see it for myself.
Count Wickers coughed a couple of times before entering a store that handled various materials.
“Come on in! What are you looking for?”
“Well, I’m looking for some herbs.”
“Ah, the herbs are here! If you want more herbs, there’s a pharmacy right next door!”
“No, here’s what I’m looking for. But the spirit world seems a bit more excited than it used to be.”
“That’s right, sir. The Wickus Estate is developing tremendously right now!”
The merchant said with a big smile.
“Isn’t it a bit noisy? It seems like you’re poking around too much.”
“What are you talking about? You shouldn’t say that. Thanks to you, my two sons were able to enter a prestigious academy, even if it wasn’t one of those. It’s a good academy because it pays well.”
The merchant said with a cheerful smile.
“Hahahaha, it’s all thanks to you, my lord.”
“Hey, what did the lord do? I think it’s just because the lightweight attack went well.”
“No, you shouldn’t say that. No matter how great the lightweight workshop is, I hear that the lord has rejected many proposals and is working solely for the sake of the spirit. Tsk, be careful!”
Count Wickus smiled faintly and continued his story for no reason.
“Then it’s all thanks to Prince Ethan? Well, it’s just good for the Lord to have a good son.”
“This old man! What are you talking about!”
The merchant shouted loudly. There was strong anger in his voice.
The count blinked his eyes, as if he was about to raise his hand.
“How dare you insult the Lord who is as great as the sky!? Are you crazy!? I gave you a look and now you can’t see anything!”
“Oh, no!”
Count Wickers was embarrassed.
“Watch your words! The reason the Wickus Estate is so successful now is thanks to the Count and his son, Prince Ethan! Oh, right!”
Count Wickers knew that better than anyone else.
Count Wickus, who was wondering whether he should like it or not with an embarrassed expression, tried to step back.
at that time.
“What are you doing, father?”
“Oh, oh.”
The Count looked at Ethan as if he had been caught doing something bad.
I’m sure you’re disguised so you won’t be able to recognize it.
“Aren’t you Prince Ethan?”
The merchant recognized Ethan, then for a moment doubted his ears and looked at the man he had shouted at.
I think I just called you father.
“You’ve got the wrong person!”
The count quickly ran out.
* * *
“How did you know?”
Count Wickers asked with a puzzled expression.
“I have good eyesight, Father.”
It was only natural, given the Eye of Horus.
“No, but what happened without any contact?”
There was no need to contact Ethan because he was in good spirits. He was able to arrive at the estate before he could even contact him.
“I came here to prepare for a new business. What on earth have you been doing?”
Even though I asked like that, I could guess the exact answer.
Count Wickers sighed and told the truth.
Scarlett, who heard all that, almost laughed without realizing it, but barely managed to control her expression.
“You are truly a noble lord, Count!”
Schudlen looked quite impressed.
“… … So, are you sure you’re sure?”
“I almost got slapped in the face. I even got yelled at once. Ahem, it seems the people of Yeongji really think highly of me.”
Although the situation was a little embarrassing, the Count was relieved that he had achieved his goal.
Of course, the people of Yeongji were following him in a more radical direction than he had thought, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt quite good.
“The loyalty of the people of Yeongji is certain. Far from being dissatisfied, they like me very much.”
Count Wickus laughed loudly.
“So, how are you preparing for your new business, Ethan? While you were gone, the scale of the lightweight workshop has been expanded and the development of the territory has continued. The lightweight workshop has been making so much money that I have more than enough left over.”
“I’m thinking of building another workshop next to the lightweight workshop. Aren’t there already lightweight and attribute-enhancing workshops?”
“There seem to be quite a few customers who are looking for attribute granting. The subscription sales you mentioned seem to be selling quite well.”
Those who experienced attribute enhancement or weight reduction for a short period of time through subscription system were sure to revisit the Wickus Estate.
“Because of that, there are quite a few people who have moved to our territory. Especially magicians. Those magicians provide various materials from the market, so the virtuous cycle continues.”
Count Wickers was very impressed with Ethan for creating and establishing this cycle.
“That’s great, Ethan.”
“It was my father who raised me so well while I was away.
“Ahem.”
Count Wickus looked pleased, running his index finger over his nose.
“Your speaking skills have improved.”
“What do you think of the attribution, Father?”
Count Wickers responded to Ethan’s words as if there was nothing to worry about.
“I guess it could be scaled up. Apart from everything else, it’s cool.”
Ethan laughed at that.
If a nobleman as Count Wickers could acknowledge its charm, it seemed like the business could expand further.
‘In fact, the ones who want to be given attributes the most are the nobles who care about decoration.’
In particular, nobles who care about style do not care about things like money.
“Actually, I did it too.”
Count Wickers drew the sword at his waist.
Then, the sword was pulled out from its scabbard, and flames and cold simultaneously covered the sword, emitting a brilliant light.
“and…….”
Scarlett and Schudlen looked at the sword in admiration.
The aura emanating from the sword was reminiscent of a legendary sword.
But it doesn’t work.
It just keeps on flowing.
However, Count Wickus looked at Scarlett and Shudlen with a pleased expression as they admired the sword.
‘That’s exactly the reaction.’
That’s the kind of coolness people want because of that one reaction.
‘Your skills have improved a lot.’
At this level, they had the skills to properly start a separate business.
“Now that word has spread, we may be able to bring some of the more stubborn wizards over here.”
I have already instructed you to steadily search for magicians through David’s upper ranks, who are connected to several magic towers.
‘If the special golem business is definitely going well on the Etting side, then we should create a new top.’
Ethan had no intention of ending his business by simply consigning his goods to a large consignment shop.
There are many things missing right now, so we are only selling on consignment.
‘Doing everything yourself is the most profitable.’
I was thinking of making the top myself and combining Etning’s David top, Yuna’s Garnet top, and Ethan’s new top.
‘It makes the three tops actually move as one top.’
If you become the owner of that huge tower, your fame will also increase greatly.
‘It’s the most difficult method, but if you can do it, there’s nothing that can raise your reputation as much as this.’
“Are you thinking of making a top, Ethan?”
“Yes, we will focus on lightweight workshops and attribute-granting workshops. And we have a bigger business item than the two combined.”
“Bigger business item?”
For a moment, Scarlett’s body visibly stiffened.
“It’s dyeing magic, Father.”
“oh!”
At those words, Count Wickers’ eyes widened.
Because I had an idea of how Ethan would make this business big.
“Does it also come in the same color as the clothes worn by the magician here?”
“It’s not just one color. You can paint your equipment in countless colors. Exactly the color the customer wants.”
Since the colors are so vast, there will be no overlapping patterns.
“This… I don’t know if our territory can handle it. It’s already full.”
“So I plan to expand my territory.”
“So you’re saying you’re going to reinvest all the money you earn?”
“yes.”
Ambition flashed in Count Wickers’ eyes.
“Then I will try my best. Go ahead with your business with peace of mind. At least I will make sure that this father does not get in your way.”
* * *
[Start dyeing magic!]
A large new sign has been added to the lightweight workshop.
“Dye magic?”
“What is that?”
Customers who visited the workshop for weight reduction and attribute granting looked delighted at the phrase “dye magic.”
These days, as more and more people are subscribing to two products at once, some picky customers have been reluctant to visit the workshop.
That’s understandable, because what they wanted was originality, not something that anyone could imitate.
Regardless of whether you are me or not, we will make the attribute assignment lighter.
They didn’t like that because it seemed like they were following trends rather than leading them.
“Hmm.”
The new dyeing magic that was being sold was enough to pique their interest.
“What is dyeing magic?”
The guests asked with sparkling eyes.
“This is a dyeing magic I created. The numbers and names of the colors are written on this scroll… … .”
Scarlett explained the dyeing magic with a rather nervous expression.
The guests looked around with shining eyes and chose the color they wanted.
“Oh, then please give me this number 7 in fluorescent pink.”
“Excellent choice.”
Scarlett smiled brightly as the dyeing magic scroll was sold.
It was the first time that value was placed on one’s magic.
Marakhan, the wizard in charge of Fire Illusion, a magic that grants the flame attribute, was looking at Scarlett with a pleased expression.
Marakhan knew Scarlett’s feelings better than anyone else. He too had cried a lot when his attribute enchantment was first sold.
That’s why he quietly cheered Scarlett on.
A week in that lightweight workshop.
“Please scroll 3 times!”
“Scroll number 2!”
“I said I would buy the fluorescent pink scroll number 7, but it hasn’t happened yet!?”
“Please sell me some dyeing magic scrolls!”
“I’ll pay double, no, triple, so please sell me scroll number 3!”
The dye magic reaction began to explode.
“Hey, how is this?”
Scarlett felt like she was flying because of the guests’ rave reviews.
But that didn’t last long, as Scarlett began to panic. She couldn’t keep up with the demand, as the scrolls she had made were already running out.
thud-!
Just then Ethan came in through the back door.
“I brought the materials and scroll.”
“Ethan!”
“I told you, it would work.”
“Wow, I didn’t think I would succeed in such a short period of time… … .”
“Do you remember what you said back then?”
Ethan said with a grin.
“It’s a 100-year contract, Scarlett.”
fantasy,
