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Episode 320. Strengthening the Territory (2)
Before Ethan arrived.
The three families who had come to the Whikers County were greatly surprised as soon as they arrived at the market where Ethan had asked to meet them.
The market size of the Whikers County was so overwhelming that they even forgot to check each other after confirming that Ethan had not called them alone.
Some had seen the branch established in the domain of their family, but the mayor of the Earldom of Wickers was so surprised that even they saw it.
“Wow, is this really the size of the Yeongji market?”
“This is my first time seeing a market this large. I didn’t know there would be this many people and yet they would be able to control it.”
“It’s bigger than when you came last time?”
The market in the Counties of Wickes was much larger than before.
There were a lot of people before, but now there were so many people that it was difficult to count them.
The market of the territory ruled by the Twelve Stars was also very large, and it was hard to believe that it was run by the Wickus family, which had just become one of the Twelve Stars.
“At this point, it would be difficult to manage.”
There were a great number of people who appeared to be nobles, and they also brought along a large number of attendants.
There must be some among them who act as if they are doing things on their own territory, so it is natural that problems will arise.
But in the market, there was no noise and people were just swarming around.
“Hmm.”
Despite the large number of people, the situation was managed quite orderly.
“Are the visitors being considerate of each other?”
“Come out! Come out! I have come to buy some goods from the dyeing workshop by order of Count Kubit!”
But as soon as I opened my mouth, a loud noise was heard.
There was a commotion in front of the dyeing workshop.
I went up to the front to check and saw a man dressed in quite fancy clothes yelling at the people standing in front of me to get out of the way.
“Count Kubit?”
“Where are you, Count, making such a fuss now?”
“Don’t you know where this is!?”
“If you want to buy it quickly, you have to wait in line. Otherwise, you won’t be able to buy it!”
“If you’re going to make any more noise, get out of here!”
Several knights with swords in hand walked forward in front of the knight under Count Kubitt who was causing a commotion.
“That’s the rule here. If you don’t follow the rules, I’ll cut you down. Today, I came to buy a blue-dyed scroll. If the workshop closes because of your commotion, you’ll be held responsible.”
The knights were wearing armor of quite luxurious colors, and judging by their actions, they seemed to be guests who had been staying here for a long time.
Shaaaaak-.
Several knights wearing dyed armor were radiating their aura, so Count Kubitt’s knight could not bring himself to show his aura.
“That’s it. That’s how they instructed visitors to keep order among themselves.”
“But even so, it wouldn’t be easy to come out like that… … .”
Everyone else didn’t understand, but the wizards of Prochesht could.
“You’re under the spell of that dyeing magic.”
“I admire you for being able to magically create such colors.”
Both the Ramsdale Estate and the Felix Estate clearly had special products that could only be purchased at their respective family estates.
But no one reacted so fanatically.
Those who were curious about the items in the dyeing workshop went forward to check.
“That’s it. Wow, the colors… How many different types are there?”
The wizards of Prochesht’s shop were dazzled. There were countless dye scrolls for sale.
Just looking at the numbers that I could see right away, I wondered if there were really this many colors in the world.
“With such a large floating population and an active market… … .”
“It can grow quickly.”
The members of Duke Felix’s household realized why Ethan had called them here, and why the Duke had allowed this.
“No, but those people… … are the wizards of Chernkastel?”
One of the wizards of Duke Felix’s house recognized the wizards of Chernkastel.
They were sweating, drawing magic circles and installing artifacts here and there in the market.
“Everyone is here.”
Ethan approached them as they gathered together.
“Ah, Count Ethan!”
“hello!”
“Ah! I’m touched that you came in person even though it’s the middle of the semester.”
Those who had received Ethan’s invitation greeted him politely.
Ethan was no longer the promising young man he once was.
A member of the new Twelve Stars, he is a key figure leading the Wickus family, which can be considered a supernova.
“Excuse me, Count? I think they are wizards of the Chernkastel family… … .”
Ethan nodded in agreement.
“The wizards were dispatched in close consultation with the Chernkastel family. We help each other.”
There was news that Chancellor Chernkastel, who was said to be leading the Holy Empire, was terminally ill.
Many people have personally confirmed that it is not just a rumor. There was even someone who cooperated with Brandon Chernkastel, one of the successors to the royal family, when he called in the famous healers.
I heard that Royal Gwyn from the palace had also sent a dispatch. However, Prime Minister Chernkastel himself continued to refuse treatment and was only receiving minimal life-extending treatment, so there was widespread talk that Prime Minister Chernkastel would die soon.
But I couldn’t help but be surprised at the relationship between the Chernkastel family and the other family helping each other.
“You came early. It really helps a lot.”
At those words, everyone looked at each other.
Felix, it was said that not only the Ramsdale family but also the Chernkastel family were cooperating with the Wickers family.
In fact, this means that many of the Twelve Houses of the Holy Empire have close ties to the Wickus House.
There are still two families that do not have a special relationship with the Wickers family.
Marquis Scriabin.
The Marquis of Ekis.
“The Duke of Yellowwood will also be joining us for this event. Since we haven’t met yet, I plan to visit him in person, so I will be joining you a little later.”
The Duke of Yellowd was fond of Ethan because of his disciple Mason.
I was really impressed by Ethan during the parent visit day.
In that case, the only one left is the Hyde family.
“I heard that at Ibeka Academy… … you are also close friends with teacher Claudia Hyde.”
The man representing Duke Felix raised his hand and asked a question.
“Oh, Teacher Cloudy is also a good colleague from whom I can learn a lot.”
Everyone realized what Ethan said.
The eight twelve star families in the Holy Empire.
All but two of these families, the Princes Scriabin and Ekis, are connected to the Wickes family.
And that too with considerable bond and trust.
This was the trend. The Wickus family that jumped into the mainstream of the Holy Empire. The trend created by Ethan, who leads that family.
You shouldn’t try to go against that flow.
‘But these are people who are fundamentally rebellious. They are not the kind of people who will just go with the flow that I create.’
So, we have to show it.
‘Why should I ride?’
And then tell me why you’re leaving.
Ethan took guests across the market to a newly expanded and under-development location.
Boom-! Boom-! Boom-!
It was quite noisy there.
Materials were being moved in all directions, and buildings were going up on both sides.
“This is the place.”
“Count, where is this…?”
“The market over there is the first market, and this side will be the second market.”
Ethan was determined to expand this huge market, a landmark of the Whikers County.
Due to the installation of the Magic Fortress, the Wickers County has grown to an unprecedented size.
Since the magic fortress was originally installed with the intention of expanding the territory, it was not possible to move lukewarmly.
Because of this, this market also needed to change.
“Our Wickus County is expanding rapidly with the installation of the magic fortress. Originally, the first market over there was located slightly below the center of Wickus territory, but as the territory expands significantly, the area where this second market is located will become the center of our Wickus.”
The renovated 1st Market and the newly built 2nd Market will definitely become the center of Wickers, and many people will visit here.
“The first market is already firmly structured as a workshop street. You saw it when you came. There are so many people that you have to wait in line. The visitors themselves are responsible for maintaining order.”
This won’t last long.
“Once or twice, the visitors will take the lead and protect us, but if the same thing happens several times, they will get tired. At the same time, they are also guests who have come to visit us at Wickers, and they are also responsible for maintaining order in the territory. Even if it is just a little bit, they will feel a little bit of resistance to visiting us at Wickers.”
And that resistance will reduce your ten visits to nine.
“It’s the first step in a vicious cycle. That’s why I planned the second market. This second market is not simply about expanding the workshop to a larger scale. In the first market, in addition to our Ethan workshop, there are many workshops and restaurants that form a symbiotic relationship. Visitors to the Ethan workshop stop by other workshops and use the restaurants.”
‘It’s a trickle-down effect. People who visit Ethan’s workshop don’t just visit Ethan’s workshop and leave. They also visit many other nearby shops.’
Those who visit the workshop use all the market facilities.
This means that the entire market can grow together with Ethan’s workshop.
‘Ethan’s workshop is increasing the overall pie of the Wickers market and driving up the level.’
But now, there is no other prominent workshop in the Wickers market besides Ethan’s workshop. Of course, this was intentional on Ethan’s part.
‘There’s no need for that anymore. It’s better to increase the number of other famous workshops. With the Ethan Workshop, the value of the Wickus family’s lands and markets has been greatly increased. The next impact will be the branches of famous workshops.’
Now that Ethan’s workshop has established itself, it will not be pushed aside by any other famous workshops that come in. Rather, it is more likely that they will create synergy with each other.
That’s why Ethan called them.
These are the people who, with the powerful name of the Twelve Stars, can set up a famous workshop in the Wickers Market and bring in goods that stimulate people’s desire to buy.
‘It’s about making us invest in our territory.’
Of course, on the surface, it seemed like Ethan was close to allowing them to invest.
‘If we invest in the Wickers Market, we have no choice but to send at least some troops here.’
In addition, if something happens, we can send more troops under the pretext of protecting those sent here.
‘It goes beyond a good relationship to a contractual or cooperative relationship.’
As a more certain justification is created, a double defense system is formed even if an attack is made.
‘An empty house is the most dangerous. So I have to assume that I won’t be in the estate.’
Although Ethan had an overwhelming movement skill called Wind Cloud, he was not omnipotent.
‘There was a time when the wind and clouds were blocked. There may be times when you cannot move with the wind and clouds.’
What if the Wickus estate is attacked while your ankle is caught?
Ethan has no choice but to helplessly hand over the territory.
‘That can’t be.’
Do whatever you can to prepare.
Even if that’s excessive.
What’s the point of regretting after you die and thinking you should have done better next time?
“I plan to make the 2nd market like that too. So that people who come to this market can buy the specialties of the Felix, Ramsdale, and Prochesht families. And so that we can form a huge economic community.”
“… … Count.”
Then one of Felix’s managers raised his hand.
“I understand that the conditions for entry are very generous. If we enter, Ethan Workshop’s share of the market will decrease and its influence may also decrease. In my opinion, it would be better to increase the size of Ethan Workshop in the second market and spread out the population within the market.”
That was right.
But Ethan shook his head.
“Let me tell you, I’m not a great merchant. If I were to maximize my profits, I could set up a branch of Ethan’s workshop in the second market and expand its scale as you said. But that would be looking too far ahead.”
You should be able to achieve multiple things with one action, not just one thing.
“I see something different. Community, moving forward together. For that, I can share in the profits as much as I want.”
Ethan said.
“To be fair.”
Everyone had no choice but to remain silent when they heard the words “divide fairly.” The people who had been dispatched here were those who did not believe in sweet words like fairness or distribution.
Profit creates trust. That’s the basis of business.
“I don’t intend to just say nice things. Just start here at these two markets. Then you will easily know whether what I am saying is true or false.”
Ethan said with a smile.
“Second Market, please take good care of me.”
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