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Cale observed Clopeh Sekka and thought:
‘Is this guy really crazy?’
Count Lupeh. Although it had been a long time since he disappeared, and although his death was almost certain, many residents of the city of Dioruel hoped for his return.
“So, you, Mr. Kase?”
“Yes.”
“Is everything you’ve said true?”
“Yes.”
“Is th-… no, it’s nothing!”
The administrator facing Clopeh Sekka could barely contain the thought that arose in his mind: ‘Is this guy crazy?’. Wiping away cold sweat, he looked around. Everyone was looking at him, or rather, at the madman in front of him, with a dazed expression.
Count Lupeh. In commerce, he left many achievements throughout the Demon World, beyond the city of Dioruel. One of the achievements the residents of Dioruel city were proud of was the ‘New Business Division.’
‘If you want to start a new business but don’t have capital, come!’
‘If you have clear capital and a goal, but need an opportunity to achieve your goals, come!’
The basis for the mining city also becoming a commercial city was the New Business Division, which had that slogan.
“Ha-”
The man who was wiping away cold sweat. He took pride in working in this New Business Division. But after Count Lupeh’s disappearance, the New Business Division had no choice but to stop. In fact, not only the New Business Division, but most of the lord’s castle departments, the entire estate, and moreover, the related corporations and mines… They were all regressing, more than simply stopping.
‘This can’t continue. We must choose the next lord!’
Therefore, the desire for a new lord arose everywhere, and as a result, a new lord will be chosen within a month. But-
“So-”
After a long time…
“You say you want to buy the mine?”
“Yes.”
“…You don’t mean the operating rights or the transportation of the mine’s minerals, but you want to buy the entire mine, right?”
“Yes.”
Kase. The black-haired, green-eyed man showed a kind smile. Although he wore normal clothes, his sitting posture and way of speaking were unusual. Above all-
Sideways. The pouch on the counter table. Jewels were overflowing. And those jewels seemed valuable.
“That-”
Suddenly, a madman appeared saying he wanted to buy a mine. But, at least, he seems to have a lot of money.
“Yes.”
Kase, or rather Clopeh Sekka, spoke in a soft tone.
“Please tell me calmly. From what I’ve heard, when starting a new business related to the estate, it’s good to visit the New Business Division.”
“That’s true, but-”
That’s true! I’m an expert in small businesses! Most of the entrepreneurs who come to this counter are inventors who want investment, small corporations, or merchants who want to subcontract minor jobs on the estate. A mine! I can’t do a job on that scale. Besides, it’s not just a mine-
“The mine Mr. Kase wants is-”
“Yes. The Moraka mine.”
“Hup!”
The administrator unconsciously inhaled. Without realizing it, he stammered:
“Mr. Kase, w-where is that…?”
“Of course I know. I understand it’s a mine owned by young master Jimon.”
“Huk!”
He knows and still wants it? Not only the administrator, but also the people around sighed and shook their heads.
The Moraka mine.
It’s a mine owned by young master Jimon, one of the two candidates for the next lord. Currently, he’s the only representative of the Lupeh family being supported by the Lupeh family.
‘And it’s the mine with the largest amount of reserves currently.’
Gulp. The administrator thought:
‘This isn’t a scale I can handle.’
Jurook. As cold sweat flowed down his forehead and cheeks…
“Do you think you’re lacking money?”
Clopeh Sekka kindly said.
“I can prepare all the money you need. Hmm. How can I prove this…?”
The New Business Division administrators and the estate residents who dreamed of starting a business dazedly looked at the man speaking calmly. Then…
Kung. With a small collision sound, a man who was silently sitting next to Clopeh Sekka placed a pouch.
Softly. The man opened the pouch.
Charrururuk-
“!”
High-quality magic stones began spilling out. Magic stones of high quality, seeming to be at least superior grade…
“Ha ha. It seems our second brother was impatient.”
Clopeh Sekka warmly smiled at Cale.
“That, uh-”
The administrator opened his mouth to say something.
Creak. He heard the sound of a chair moving in the back of the office, and closed his mouth. He looked back. Clopeh Sekka and Cale also looked there. A middle-aged man with a severe expression told Clopeh Sekka:
“It seems you should talk privately.”
Clopeh looked at the man for a moment and then looked at Cale. Mischievous smile. He smiled at Cale and stood up.
“Second brother. You come too.”
“Yes. Brother.”
Cale headed inside with Clopeh, following the middle-aged man with a severe expression.
‘Terosa, a member close to the current Demon King.’
The person in charge of the New Business Division was a subordinate Terosa had brought.
‘Cale-nim. It seems the New Business Division is the easiest way to approach Terosa, a member close to the Demon King.’
The previous night. After leaving On and Hong in Sui Khan’s care, Cale met with Clopeh all night. Raon had to use a lot of magic in the process, but thanks to that, they also prepared many things.
‘As Aurora acted.’
Aurora, realizing that the Chaos God sect, and even the Pope, were related to Count Lupeh’s estate, and realizing the danger of the gray disease, decided to fully follow Cale’s will.
‘Fortunately, Aurora values the Demon World more than the current Demon King.’
If the gray disease erupts, the current Demon King’s popularity will drastically fall. The Chaos God sect planned to swallow the Demon World at that time, and Aurora would also gain many benefits if she acted at that time. Still, she wanted to stop it.
‘I was horrified by the Demon King’s actions. I can’t become the same kind of demon.’
Aurora, realizing that the current Demon King was turning the demons’ souls into New World NPCs, said she couldn’t do the same.
“Mr. Kase.”
The middle-aged man stopped in front of a door.
“Could you wait here for a moment?”
He said with a smile and a formal tone.
“To discuss more details about what you’ve mentioned-”
But Clopeh interrupted and said what he wanted to say:
“Are you going to find Lord Terosa?”
“…!”
A crack briefly appeared on the middle-aged man’s formal face, and Clopeh smiled and said:
“I support Lord Terosa.”
Terosa, a member close to the current Demon King. Young master Jimon, the representative of the Lupeh family relatives.
Soon, one of those two demons will become the lord.
“…….”
The severe-faced middle-aged man said:
“It’s not easy having someone who easily reveals their feelings by your side.”
It was advice. But…
“Well. I only dream of being a merchant who acts for money.”
At the smile that didn’t hide his greed, the middle-aged man’s expression relaxed.
“Wait. It’s not you who decides.”
“Yes. Please return soon. I look forward to good news.”
The middle-aged man opened the waiting room door and left, and Clopeh and Cale entered and closed the door.
Click. They sat next to each other on the sofa and looked at the empty chair in front of them. Silence fell.
“Second brother.”
“Yes.”
“Will you leave everything in my hands?”
“Yes.”
After that, the two didn’t speak anymore. Because they didn’t know if there were any listening devices there.
Click. The door opened. The middle-aged man wasn’t there. Instead, a woman entered. Short and slender. Her appearance evoked a reed that seemed like it would bend at any moment, and her face also gave a blurry impression.
“Nice to meet you.”
Terosa. She didn’t have any charisma. But her gaze changed things.
“You say you want to buy young master Jimon’s mine?”
She was very clear and direct. She was known for her sharp mind.
“Yes.”
Clopeh calmly answered and continued:
“I heard you’ve stopped mining for a year. And I also heard the reason is the cost, so if I buy the mine, I’ll start the mining work as soon as possible.”
Young master Jimon. He stopped mining while aiming for the next count’s position. The mine had a medium amount of extraction in this area, but stopping mining caused many problems. As his mine is a magic stone mine, even if the extraction amount is medium, it’s the most valuable mine in this area when limited to magic stones.
“If you could arrange a meeting with young master Jimon, I’ll start the purchase meeting immediately.”
“Hmm.”
Clopeh Sekka. Terosa looked at the person who had introduced himself as Kase and spoke:
“It’s my first time seeing you. I haven’t been able to find out your background yet.”
She only smiled after saying that. It was a weak smile, but as her gaze was so sharp, she didn’t seem easy to deal with. Then…
Kung. Cale placed a pouch of magic stones on the table between the two sofas. The magic stones spilled out of the open pouch.
“!”
Terosa’s gaze changed. Clopeh asked with a kind smile:
“Do you understand their value?”
“…”
Terosa fell silent and finally spoke:
“…They’re top-quality magic stones. It’s my first time seeing magic stones of such high quality.”
Where…? She swallowed her words. These magic stones were extracted from the mine Cale obtained in the first world he visited, and they’re top-quality magic stones, the best magic stones Shaolen had given him. Clopeh took the magic stones out of the pouch and placed them in front of her.
Toc.
“Your ability has been proven.”
With those words, he took a paper out of his chest.
“Who are you?”
That paper was also placed in front of Terosa.
“And where did you appear from.”
Clopeh smiled and said:
“You must be curious about everything. So look at it.”
“…”
Terosa unfolded the rolled-up paper Clopeh had given her.
“!”
She jumped up.
“You-”
“It’s said that Count Lupeh has no relatives.”
He didn’t marry. It was said he had no children. Therefore, young master Jimon, considered the most prominent successor among the closest relatives, obtained the power.
“I have the requirements.”
Clopeh Sekka smiled. And Terosa didn’t smile.
“…….”
The paper was a birth certificate. With Count Lupeh’s personal signature and seal, it proved that the man in front of her was his son. Terosa couldn’t help but be surprised because Count Lupeh’s signature, which she had seen for the past year, was too similar to be fake. Especially the seal. It seemed real. As a seal that even had its own mana engraved, it was even clearer evidence.
The previous night. And the early morning.
-Human, I don’t know how many times I’ve teleported! I got it from Aurora! Aurora said she went to the New World, met Count Lupeh, and prepared everything!
It was the result of Cale, Clopeh, and Raon’s hard work.
“Please verify it.”
“…”
The smile disappeared from Terosa’s face. The reason she had to do so came out of Clopeh’s mouth.
“Why? Do you suddenly think you’ll lose your position as lord?”
“!”
Terosa’s eyes trembled. If this certificate is real, a blood relative has appeared. But Clopeh didn’t stop. He continued speaking kindly:
“You can’t lose your position as lord, right? You must continue the Demon King’s will.”
Demon King. The moment he mentioned that word, Terosa’s gaze calmed down. Clopeh and Terosa. They looked at each other. Clopeh recalled the information about Terosa.
‘A loyal servant and follower of the current Demon King.’
She was like a fanatic who believed that the current Demon King was the one who would become the first Demon God. This was a very famous story.
‘Yes. A fanatic.’
To her, the current Demon King is already a Demon God. Clopeh automatically smiled.
‘Oh dear.’
But he suppressed that smile. It seemed it would become a twisted smile.
“I have no intention of rebelling.”
Clopeh calmly said.
“Give me the money.”
He pointed at Terosa.
“And become the lord.”
He whispered next to her.
“Shouldn’t we fulfill the Demon King’s will, the Demon God’s?”
“…….”
Terosa’s cold gaze began to have a strange gleam. The corners of her lips curled upwards. She smiled and said:
“How dare you mention the Demon King’s will?”
She seemed angry. And in fact, she was angry. Daring to mention the Demon King in front of her. But Terosa felt strange seeing Clopeh’s gaze. Clopeh responded:
“Even if I don’t know, you do.”
Clopeh’s serious eyes. The strange warmth they contained.
“As you’re the only one walking beside him.”
Terosa’s heart began beating strongly. Because there was sincerity in his voice. She and he couldn’t look away from each other.
‘Wow.’
And the second brother, Cale, who was observing, thought: Wouldn’t Raon say this?
‘Human! Both of you are crazy!’
Cale simply stayed still.
‘It’s not me, but Clopeh Sekka who’s playing the double role.’
Acting as a Five-Colored Family Wanderer. And acting as Count Lupeh’s only relative, even with the small details… Cale let himself be carried away by the flow of things while Clopeh Sekka handled everything. This comfort was a first.
And Clopeh thought:
‘I also know.’
Like that demon Terosa.
‘I know how I must act to walk beside Cale-nim on the path he will follow.’
Chaos God sect.
And the Demon World.
Hunters.
Amidst the chaos and confusion they would create, only the path Cale-nim will follow was clear.
The warmth that had been deep within Clopeh’s eyes began to gradually show. If Raon saw it, he would say his eyes were at 1245 degrees. Sadly, Cale didn’t notice.
This crazy guy
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