Subscriber of the Gods Episode 36
Episode 36. A New Beginning
“Why are taxes like this?”
Baron Sephira, the lord of Florence, was shocked because the taxes he had collected this time were several times higher than the taxes he had collected previously.
It was an amount that could never be received in a small town.
“I paid a huge amount of taxes to a place called the Lightweight Workshop that was established a while ago.”
The aide said.
“Lightweight workshop?”
Baron Sephirah had been away from town for nearly a week and was unaware of the existence of the Lightweight Workshop.
On the way back, I just liked how noisy Florence was.
“that is…….”
The aide gave a brief explanation.
“Who is doing that business?”
“My name is Ethan Wickers, the eldest son of Count Wickers.”
“Ethan Wickes? You mean that sickly prince?”
“Yes, that’s right, Baron. Prince Ethan was running a lightweight workshop, and during that time, a huge crowd of people flocked to it.”
“Huh-! What a joyous thing! Tell Prince Ethan to meet me right away!”
“I… I’m sorry, Baron, but I heard he has already left.”
“what?”
I’m sure you said that the lightweight workshop was established just recently.
What do you mean you left?
“You left? Why!”
“I heard he moved his business to the Counties of Wickes.”
The lord looked over the documents urgently.
The existence of a lightweight workshop in Florence was only for a short time.
Nevertheless, a significant amount of tax was paid.
This was because those who found the estate during that period spent a lot of money.
In addition, the taxes paid by the lightweight workshop were enormous.
“Isn’t this something we can’t do?”
“I think it will be difficult.”
Baron Sephirah touched his forehead.
“It seems like it would be difficult to convince the noble wizards. But you can never imitate the business by bringing in just anyone. You’ll only end up getting more criticism.”
“Well, then?”
“I think it would be a good idea to ask Ethan Wickers to open a branch in Florence.”
Although the Lord of Florence is a baron, he is still a noble who runs a fief. On the other hand, Ethan does not yet have a title.
But the Lord of Florence had already set his eyes on the gold written on the parchment.
“I will go myself. If not, I will kneel down!”
The lord also had ambitions.
And the one who could achieve that ambition was Ethan.
“Take your gifts! Healthy things, all of them!”
* * *
“There are so many people? What’s going on?”
“I heard our store sold a lot today too. Armor that hadn’t sold for 5 years sold today.”
“Our store sold out its swords, so what’s going on all of a sudden?”
The blacksmiths and lumbermen were in a state of confusion.
“Haven’t you heard the news? I heard that Prince Ethan has started a new business.
“Our Confucius?”
“What is that business?”
“I guess it’s a business that makes things lighter.”
“I’ve heard of it. But isn’t that something that only a great knight can do? There must be few people who can do it.”
“No, I said not. I heard they do it for everyone. They do it especially for farmers.”
“farmer?”
“They say that farming is much easier now that farm equipment has become lighter.”
“Well, then.”
“Is a hammer also possible?”
“Scissors?”
“It might be possible!”
The people of the Earldom of Wickers also welcomed Ethan’s business with open arms.
Because it had a direct positive impact on what they did beyond the benefit of the estate.
“The money keeps coming in.”
3.5 million gold has already been collected.
Ethan smiled happily as he watched the gold pile up. The more money you have, the better.
Besides, a letter arrived from Florence.
It was a letter written by Yeongju himself, saying that he wanted to meet and talk in person.
“It couldn’t be otherwise. The taxes must have been pretty sweet.”
Although it was a very short period of time, there were a lot of guests during that time.
There are many benefits to be gained by activating the territory there, so you won’t want to miss out on the lightweight attack and defense with Ethan.
But Ethan had no intention of opening a branch in Florence.
‘The branch is located in a larger place.’
And the location had already been decided.
‘A big city. Then we’ll have to cooperate with the target group.’
Ethan thought about this area.
Actually, I don’t know much about the Wickers County, but I knew the extent of its influence.
David top.
There was a pretty capable merchant there.
If Ethan keeps doing this, the merchant will definitely smell it and come looking for him.
‘He was called the money ghost. Once you start doing something that makes money, that person will always come looking for you.’
And, true to its name, working together could yield big money.
Ethan signed a contract with her and planned to open a branch in a big city.
‘That’s why I brought the magicians from the magic tower.’
They were already accustomed to the work.
‘If you don’t have enough people, just hire more.’
Of course, it wouldn’t be easy to save the wizards, but if you put your mind to it, you could do it.
“Then I guess I can quickly raise the amount of the donation fee. Besides, if I have money, I can easily complete various quests.”
Creating a business that can serve as a foundation like this could be said to be the standard for growth.
Yeerika came to find Ethan, who was resting, and approached him with an excited expression.
“Ethan, I didn’t know business would go this well. When I first saw you, I didn’t think those wizards would be that good. How did you know?”
“I did some research.”
“No way, in a book again?”
“No way. I just looked at their situation and made a decision. But I told them to get ready. I have to go out.”
“Huh? You’re going out? It’s already dark. Are you going out for a drink?”
She looked quite expectant.
“no.”
Ethan shook his head.
Ethan wasn’t focused on the fact that the business was doing well. The business was bound to do well.
Because I put together the knowledge I gained while clearing the mepan.
Now is not the time to be intoxicated by success.
The danger was not yet completely resolved.
“I received a report from the knight who was helping with personnel control today. He said there was a suspicious person. He kept glancing at them to see if it was someone.”
“!”
“I guess they were just checking to see if you were right, Yeerika. They’re probably going to attack in the near future.”
At those words, Yeorika’s expression hardened.
It has finally come.
Anyway, I took a risk and put her in the forefront.
‘That’s why I got a job.’
Besides, there was something to be gained from this.
‘Fame.’
Those who pursue her are usually strong people.
Because only those with considerable power would know that Yeerika has the knowledge of the Archmage and pursue her.
‘Catch and raise your reputation.’
“It’s obvious they’re going to attack, so wouldn’t it be better to strike first?”
* * *
“Yes, it is definitely that woman.”
“Did I see things differently? I heard you can’t use magic.”
“Yes, I also knew that I was under some kind of curse and couldn’t use magic.”
“But you’re using a weight-reduction spell. Isn’t that someone else?”
“But the first impression was the same, and most importantly, the unique eye color was the same.”
“Hmm, then that guy Ethan Wickers must have done something.”
“It seems so. However, since you are only using lightening magic, it seems like the curse has not been completely lifted.”
“Then why hesitate?”
Two masked men moved through the darkness.
Their destination was the Lightweight Workshop. They observed the Lightweight Workshop for the past two days to figure out where the magicians went after closing time.
Kidnapping is easy once you figure out the route.
“We must never kill her. If only she had the knowledge we need, our lives would be completely different.”
“yep!”
The goal is the knowledge of the Archmage.
You absolutely must not kill to get it.
The two of them moved quickly. They arrived at the building in an instant and held their breath.
“enter.”
At the same time as the quiet voice, the two bodies stopped in place.
“Ugh!?”
“Hey, don’t move!”
“Are you looking for me?”
Yeorika appeared from the darkness.
Mana was gathered in her outstretched hand.
“Uh, how… … .”
“I’ve only ever lived on the run. That’s why I can sense very well how you guys move like rats.”
Yeorika snapped her wrist. Then the two masked men’s wrists and bodies snapped.
“Ugh.”
“Ugh!”
The screams were very quiet as they were two trained people.
“You don’t have to run away again. The magic of your grandfather that you were after is no longer only in your head.”
Shaaaaak-.
The more she exerted force on her hands, the more the masked men suffered.
There was no fear anymore. Now that I had confirmed that I could control my magic, I could deal with anyone who came to me.
“now…….”
At that moment, she felt a presence. Yeorika turned her head quickly and saw a man holding a dagger in front of her.
“… … !”
Those two weren’t the only attackers.
Another masked man emerged from the darkness, wielding a lightning-shaped dagger, and rushed at Yeerika.
Because she was casting magic, Yeerika couldn’t react properly.
“Cough!”
At that moment, Ethan jumped out from the side. Ethan drew his sword and slashed the masked man diagonally.
Shaaaak-.
A cold aura flowed out from the blue sword.
– Defeated a man of high reputation.
-Your reputation has risen!
Ethan has been gaining some fame. There will always be people who come after Yeerika. It’s not a bad idea to gradually gain fame like this.
“Finish it, Yeerika.”
“yes.”
A surprised Yerikha turned her attention back to the two masked men.
“Ugh.”
“S, save me… … .”
“You are not worth living.”
Yeerika dealt with the two masked men just like that.
“Hoooo… … .”
Yereka took a deep breath.
A body that trembles slightly.
It was something I always hoped for, but when I actually experienced it, it wasn’t that easy.
He had dealt with the first person who had pursued him. His heart began to pound.
Bam-.
Then Ethan tapped Yereka on the back.
In an instant, she regained her sense of stability.
“good job.”
“… … .”
For some reason, Yereka felt that the side of her back where Ethan had touched her was very warm.
* * *
“This isn’t easy. Who would have thought that this could become a business?”
She was an impressive woman with hair that reached down to her back.
He was in his 40s. He had a badge on his chest, a famous badge that anyone would recognize.
David top.
It was a top that was definitely included when picking the top 5 of the continent.
“Who on earth started such a delicious-looking business? It must not have been easy to tame the wizards. And besides… … .”
It was very bold.
Not only was it lightweight, but other magic was also granted.
“I completely understand the psychology of the people who will use the workshop.”
It’s not that they’re selling anything fancy, but there’s always a steady stream of people coming here.
“That’s not the end of it. This is the crux. Who on earth can use this kind of magic?”
The magic that is given to an attribute does not disappear by nature. It is eternal unless the item is broken. At least that is what she knows.
“You’re saying there’s a time limit?”
However, this lightweight magic had a time limit.
It was a kind of subscription system.
Since Ethan was using [New World] right away, he knew very well how beneficial the subscription was for the seller, so he added it, but it felt very new to the merchants of the target group.
“I never knew there was such a way. I thought about it, but I never thought I’d actually do it!”
I was really curious as to who came up with this brilliant idea.
That’s why I came here in person.
“Are you a guest?”
After passing through the long line and reaching the lightweight wizard, she showed him the badge on David’s top.
“My name is Etning Hunt. I’m the head of the upper wing of David. I saw it when I came in here, and there was a sign with Count Wickers’ badge on it. Did Count Wickers build this place?”
“David’s top?”
The wizard looked surprised.
It was definitely the David badge. It could have been fake, but the person who presented it had the aura of a merchant.
“The Count’s eldest son, Ethan Wickers, is the owner of this lightweight workshop.”
“Ethan Wickers, Ethan Wickers.”
This time, Etting was surprised.
Information is a weapon to a merchant. Ethan Wickers was a name you couldn’t help but know.
Prince Ethan Wickes, the sickly son of Earl Wickes. He was the sore thumb of the Earldom of Wickes.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Are you sick?”
The wizard looked puzzled.
Judging from the fact that the staff didn’t know, he probably was completely cured or had recovered to a point where it wasn’t noticeable.
“Thank you for telling me.”
First of all, she asked to lighten her cane.
The lightweighting process was really quick.
The lightweight work was completed in less than a minute after handing over the cane.
“That’s so fast.”
“The basic period is 7 days. If you want to extend it, we will extend it for an additional fee. Please come again.”
Etting moved her cane around. She has a keen sense of smell. If she is clumsy in her weight-saving work, her center of gravity will be somewhere else.
“It’s uniform.”
Etting was convinced: This was money.
That sickly prince is creating such a brilliant undertaking.
“I have to meet you.”
The moment she was about to send out a crow to find Ethan.
“Mr. Etning Hunt, is that right?”
Someone called her from behind.
“Hello, my name is Ethan Wickes.”
Ethan was standing there, as if he had been waiting.
fantasy,
