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Episode 30. The Return of the Invalid Prince
Florence was teeming with people like never before.
“Is this Florence?”
“Why on earth are there so many people here?”
“Are they all here to get weight loss?”
“I think so?”
All the people gathered here were people who came to receive lightweight work.
It was thanks to word of mouth that there was a person in Florence who was very good at lightweight work.
Because of this, Florence’s economy also began to grow rapidly, unintentionally.
“Give me some corn, quick!”
“You said sweet corn?”
“I’ll stand in line for you instead!”
A line so long that the end is nowhere in sight.
They were all people who came to receive lightweight work.
Some of them were wearing quite fancy equipment.
They were strong men rarely seen in Florence, but they were also standing in line without saying anything.
“Business is going really well. Shouldn’t we build a slightly bigger building?”
“You must have made enough money to take over the building next door, right?”
“I could rake in some money.”
People wanted to get the lightweight work done quickly. However, the lightweight work was currently being done by Yeerika alone, and the workshop was not that big.
Inside the workshop.
“I am withdrawing.”
Ethan, who had sent the last guest away, spoke straight to Yereka.
“Business is going so well. Should I withdraw?”
In response to Yeri’s question full of doubt, Ethan gently explained.
“I did business in Florence to check the demand. As I thought, the demand was sufficient, so I should start the business in earnest.”
“Why don’t we continue in Florence? It seems like word of mouth has spread.”
Ethan smiled and waved.
“I often forget because I only travel with one escort, but I am still the eldest son of the Count Wickers family. There is no reason for me to do business in Florence.”
“That’s right. Your Majesty, you are the eldest son of the Countess of Wickes! There is no reason for you to do business in Florence when you have such a huge county!”
Schudlen had already prepared to leave.
His self-esteem was very high.
He was more than happy that Ethan, whom he had come to serve, was becoming a master worthy of more and more loyalty.
‘Now that we know there is demand, there is no need to do business in Florence.’
Florence is a small city.
Of course, the location was pretty good and it was a good city to grow in, but there was no need to be obsessed with this city.
‘Return to the Baekjak territory.’
If you return to Baekjakryeong and start doing business properly, you can bring these customers back to Baekjakryeong.
‘It’s not a business that just anyone can follow.’
Ethan could be sure.
This is not a business that anyone can imitate. So there was no need to move hastily.
* * *
After returning to the Earldom of Wickers, Ethan’s name began to be talked about among the people of the land.
“Are you really Prince Ethan?”
“You’ve completely changed?”
“I told you you were walking properly!?”
“You have two swords on your waist?”
The people of the Earldom of Wickers knew how sickly Ethan was.
There were stories secretly spread by those working at the Count’s house, and there were also those who saw it firsthand.
In addition, there were many comparisons because his younger brother Nathan Wickus was in Freya Academy, which is considered the best academy, unlike the sickly Ethan.
That’s why the people of Yeongji couldn’t help but be surprised at Ethan Wickers’ completely changed appearance.
“What on earth happened?”
One thing was certain: Ethan no longer seemed to be infirm.
“But your eyes are so hazy.”
But his eyes were still hazy.
Looking at his eyes, he still seemed sickly, but his body was toned, which was a great match.
“If Prince Ethan’s infirmity has disappeared… … .”
“You only have swordsmanship skills left?”
The once sickly swordsmanship genius has returned to Baekjak territory.
* * *
“I’m surprised again. The Wickes County is such a large place. And everyone calls him the sickly prince, and it really is.”
“You didn’t believe me?”
“How can you believe that? I defeated the Beast King. It’s not like the meaning of the spell changed without my knowledge.”
“I told you I was lucky.”
“If I could win against an opponent with luck, how bad of luck would I have?”
Yerikha shook her head.
“Now I have no choice but to believe it.”
“Your Majesty, I will take you this way.”
Ethan headed to the count’s castle with Shudlen and Yeerika.
First of all, I had to report back to my father, Count Wickers.
It was a short outing, but a lot has changed in the meantime.
‘I brought Yericha too.’
And through that Yeerika, he also brought a business that could further develop the Wickers County.
‘At this rate, I’ll definitely build up my reputation. The county is big, so it’ll build up quickly.’
Ethan suddenly thought of Nathan Wickers.
Nathan Wickers was a man of such modest means that it was hard to believe he was from an earldom.
‘It’s all because of the money you spent on me.’
If he had poured that much money into it, he should have at least lived, but he couldn’t endure the illness and died, so it was only natural that the Count’s family would go bankrupt.
Ethan at least intended to prevent that from happening.
‘A stronghold is absolutely necessary.’
The best thing to get in the early to mid game was a title.
But obtaining a title is extremely difficult.
If you work hard, you can probably get a title like Baron, but anything beyond that is extremely difficult to get through hard work alone.
But now Ethan had practically acquired the title.
‘For my survival.’
“Did you enjoy your trip, Your Majesty? I am so glad that you returned safely!”
If things were as they were, the first one to welcome Ethan’s return would be his father, Count Wickers.
But for some reason, Count Wickers was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, the governor welcomed him.
The general smiled at the sight of him looking even more manly than before.
“A guest has arrived and is speaking with the Count, Your Majesty.”
“Are you a guest?”
“Yes, Count Junta is here. By the way, Your Highness, you have really gotten better.”
The general took a handkerchief out of his breast pocket and wiped his moist eyes.
“When you suddenly fell ill, I was extremely worried. I can’t even imagine how you must have felt, seeing the reputation of the Count Wickers as a swordsmanship genius suddenly crumble. But you overcame it wonderfully.”
The general nodded to Schudlen.
Schudlen had already finished talking to Ethan. They had agreed that this outing was to get some good medicine.
“I’m not completely better yet, but I’m able to walk. Thank you so much for your concern, General. It’s all thanks to you and my father.”
“I am so glad to hear this. I must quickly convey this good news to the Count. Please go inside. I have just told you that the Prince has returned.”
“I guess I should also greet the guests.”
“I’m really… … glad you’re feeling better.”
“It’s not all that bad, but it’s really been a concern so far.”
Ethan bowed to the general.
The governor was genuinely delighted for himself.
Ethan smiled at the general.
* * *
The Count’s drawing room.
“My son. This time, he has completely mastered the Hunta Sword Technique. He is now able to perform the 10th form of the Hunta Sword Technique, which only a few people in the family have been able to achieve, hahahaha!”
Although the distance between the territories was quite far, Count Junta, who had been in regular contact with Count Wickers, had come as a guest.
Count Junta had a son who was a year younger than Ethan, and he was so talented that he was called the Junta’s Divine.
“Well, it’s not a big deal, but I’m worried at the same time. I heard that Nathan, the second son, is doing quite well at Freya, one of the best academies, but isn’t the first son still in poor health?”
This was the main point.
Count Junta secretly belittled Ethan while praising his own son.
“Our eldest son, you have nothing to worry about, so you are at ease, but I am sure you are very distressed because of Prince Ethan.”
“… … You’ll get better soon. I didn’t know you’d be this worried, Count Junta.”
Count Wickers tried to control his expression.
He was putting down his firstborn, but he couldn’t show his ill feelings.
That was understandable, as the County of Wickers was receiving much support from the County of Junta.
In particular, since the magic tools and magic scroll business was tightly controlled by Count Hunta, in order to purchase such items at a slightly cheaper price in Count Wickus’s territory, it was necessary to maintain a good relationship with Count Hunta.
Of course, it would have been much better to grow the business within the earldom and make it competitive, but the Wickes’ financial situation was not so good.
Although he had spent a lot of money to treat Ethan’s illness, the Count thought it was all natural.
So, there was nothing that could be done.
For the sake of my son and Youngji, I could put aside my pride and listen to her boast a few times.
smart.
Just then there was a knock on the door.
“You have guests.”
Ethan opened the door and came in, locking eyes with Count Hunta. But he turned away and walked towards his father.
At that moment, the three people present focused their gaze on Ethan.
You can tell what kind of skills a person has just by the way he walks.
Wiggle.
The eyebrows of Letra Junta, the eldest of the Counts of Junta who had been sitting quietly, rose.
I heard he was clearly sickly, but his gait gave off a feeling of tyranny.
“I’m back, Father. It’s been a while since I’ve been out, so the outside air is quite cool, so I ended up delaying things a bit. But I’m back in good health.”
At those words, Count Wickers laughed heartily.
As Ethan had said, he showed none of his former sickly side.
“Hahahaha! You’re getting healthier day by day, so there’s no need to stay in Baekjakryeong! Come out and come back often from now on!”
As he said that, he made quick eye contact with Count Hunta.
Count Wickers was saying with his eyes. My son is not so sick that you should worry.
“I see that Prince Ethan’s health has improved somewhat. Congratulations, Count Wickers.”
Count Junta applauded.
“It was nothing.”
“then.”
Shhh-.
Then Count Hunt laughed.
“I heard that Prince Ethan mastered the Wickus swordsmanship in the past. Since my eldest son has mastered the Junta swordsmanship, how about having him practice against him?”
Count Wickus’s expression hardened slightly at Count Hunta’s words. Even though Ethan’s condition had improved, it had been a long time since he had swung his sword.
The fact that he mastered the Wickus swordsmanship is practically a thing of the past.
On the other hand, Count Junta’s eldest son must have trained without resting even for a single day since the moment he first held a sword.
“I heard that the Whiskers swordsmanship emphasizes speed rather than strength. Well, I guess it would be okay to swing it lightly.”
Count Hunt continued.
“If it’s too much, it’s okay to postpone it until later. After all, Prince Ethan’s health is probably not good. If it’s not a proper Whicus swordsmanship, there’s no point in winning.”
Already, Count Junta was speaking under the premise that Junta swordsmanship was far superior to Wickus swordsmanship.
This was a serious insult.
The moment Count Wickers was about to say a word of rejection.
“Let’s do it.”
Ethan said.
“But there is a condition. I understand that you came here today to talk about business. Are you planning to downsize that business?”
“Right. Are you asking me to pretend that the reduction story never happened?”
Count Junta shrugged and asked.
Since that wasn’t a big problem, I was willing to agree.
but.
“no.”
Ethan shook his head.
“Please withdraw.. Leave the building as it is. For sure.”
For a moment, Count Hunta’s expression hardened coldly.
fantasy,
