Everyone rejected it. It seems like they are hesitant because its a business involving enchanting weight reduction magic.
Hmm.
Count Whiskers let out a sigh.
Should I have gone myself?
No, I also sent letters and t them in person, but even if you had t with the count, they would have likely refused.
Mages are all like that.
But Count, its quite chaotic outside. Whats happening all of a sudden?
Chaotic? Ive been overwheld with my recent work and havent received any reports. I was planning to handle them all at once when you returned, Steward.
Due to busy tasks, the count hadnt been receiving daily work reports. It was because the interdiate filter, the steward, had just gone on a business trip.
Knock, knock.
Count.
Whats wrong?
Ive co to report. Young Master Ethan has brought the mages and started the business.
Where did he bring them from?
He brought them from the Magic Tower.
Hmm, the Magic Tower.
Count Whiskers put on a pensive expression.
If they were mages from the Magic Tower, they were originally there for magical research. Such individuals usually didnt co out of the Magic Tower.
Then there wont be any proper mages among them.
If they were high-ranking mages, they would have already declined. Even if they were skilled mages, they wouldnt have accepted diocre offers.
Even the magicians whom the steward had approached had all rejected the proposal, so it would be even more likely for the mages from the Magic Tower to do so.
Ethan was an excellent swordsman, but he wasnt a skilled administrator or rchant.
Moreover, he had been isolated for a long ti, so he wouldnt be well aware of the realities outside.
Both the steward and the count considered Ethan to be exceptional in swordsmanship, but they thought it was limited to that field and accepted his limitations in other areas.
Perhaps hes disappointed because he doesnt have a single custor.
Thats likely. Swordsmanship has been flourishing so far, but its different when it cos to business.
Unfortunately, through this incident, his son would learn many lessons. There was much to be gained from failures as well as successes.
Thats how we learn.
Count Whiskers prepared to go to the market with the steward, both to comfort his son and address the issues caused by the business Ethan had started.
There there is still sothing to report.
Sothing else?
Well, theres a problem that has arisen due to the business initiated by Young Master Ethan.
A problem?
Of course, there were bound to be problems.
For now, it would be better for us to go out together. I will take the lead, Count.
* * *
The Market on the Whisker County.
This market was exclusively used by the residents of the territory.
Count Whiskers territory had very few external visitors.
The only place where they could encounter people from other towns was the magic item shop run with the support of Count Huntar.
The reason the market was not thriving was that Count Whiskers did not have any unique products to offer.
It was much better to go to nearby territories to purchase common goods. The prices and variety were not competitive enough.
Is this the right place?
It seems to be. Look over there! Isnt that him?
Yes, and I think thats a mage.
The count and the steward, upon arriving at the market, were astonished.
There were so many people.
It was unbelievable. They couldnt fathom such a large crowd in the market.
So many people here? Why?
Thats the problem I ntioned earlier. All the people here are custors who have co to Young Master Ethans Weight Reduction Enchantnt Workshop. There are too many people, and its difficult to control the situation. Theyve requested assistance from the knights to maintain control
Wait a mont.
Count Whiskers interrupted the subordinate who was giving the report with a hand gesture.
So is the problem that the business is doing too well? Are all those people here custors of Ethans Weight Reduction Enchantnt Workshop?
Yes, thats correct, Count.
The people coming out of the workshop were looking satisfied with their enchanted equipnt.
But that wasnt all.
After undergoing the weight reduction enchantnt, they road the market, having als and purchasing necessary items from the shops in the market.
The rchants in the market, who had never experienced such a large number of custors before, were beaming with joy and waving their hands.
Of course, it wasnt all positive. With so many people gathered at once, there were occasional disputes among the custors.
But that was a luxurious concern.
My Lord.
Are all these people really the custors of our territory that Ethan brought in?
It seems so. They appear to be custors who have co specifically for Young Master Ethans Weight Reduction Enchantnt Workshop.
Count Whiskers was taken aback.
The mages brought in from the Magic Tower were not expected to possess genuine skills.
No, even before that, was the Weight Reduction Enchantnt so popular?
Steward!
Yes!
Lets go to the Weight Reduction Enchantnt Workshop. We need to talk to Ethan.
Count Whiskers and the steward quickly moved with urgency.
* * *
Ethans Weight Reduction Enchantnt Workshop was much larger in scale than during the ti when they were in Pirenne.
Since the demand had been confird in Pirenne, there was no reason to create a small workshop like before, and there were many more mages available.
At first, the mages seed unfamiliar with the concept of weight reduction enchantnt, but as ti passed, they gradually beca more accustod to it.
Weight reduction enchantnt complete!
Its done. Give it a try!
Its finished!
Ohhh!
The custors who received the items after the weight reduction enchantnt were extrely satisfied.
Its so light. The weight reduction enchantnt was done exceptionally well.
This will last for a month, right? Ill definitely co back in a month!
The praise from the custors made the mages proud.
Having received little praise since entering the Magic Tower, the mages found great encouragent in the complints from the custors.
Their newfound confidence marked the beginning of the actual business operations.
Please line up in order! Everyone can be served quickly, so just make sure to line up properly!
Co this way!
This way!
Those waiting in line behind watched with delight as the ones who had entered earlier ca out with smiles on their faces.
You seem extrely satisfied!
Youve co to the right place!! The line was so long, I was thinking of coming back another ti.
Of course, this flow of custors was part of Ethans plan.
But whats this about a subscription?
A subscription? Ive never heard of it before, but it seems like its for regular maintenance of the weight reduction enchantnt.
This is the first ti Ive heard of such a thing. But the results are certainly impressive. If it lasts for about a month, its quite excellent.
Ethan had conceptualized the weight reduction enchantnt business as a subscription service.
Although people were initially unfamiliar with and surprised by this new concept of ti-limited magic, they followed along without much protest because the quality of the weight reduction enchantnt itself was top-notch.
They were willing to pay any amount for a months worth of such results.
So even opted for longer contracts, as the longer the contract, the more affordable the price beca.
This is truly satisfying.
The custors who ca to the county for the weight reduction enchantnt were pleased with the results, and word of mouth spread once again.
People who had heard that the weight reduction enchantnt workshop had relocated from Pirenne to Whiskers County kept coming to Whiskers County.
As these custors visited various shops in the market, the economy started to change, and rchants who had stopped visiting Whiskers County began returning.
A positive cycle was established, and the county regained its vitality.
Selling potions for experiencing the full effects of weight reduction enchantnt!
I also have small daggers specifically enchanted for weight reduction use!
Accessories for sale! Rings, necklaces! Get accessories with various effects! They can also be weight reduction enchanted!
This can be weight reduction enchanted, right?
Yes, sir! Do you know this necklace? Its quite heavy. The effect is great, but its not preferred because of its weight. But with weight reduction enchantnt? You get a weight reduction necklace with the sa great effect!
Ill take one!
too!
Yes, yes! Thank you!
The weight reduction enchantnt worked exceptionally well on heavy objects, and these effects were highly sought after.
Please co this way!
Please line up here!
If you stand in front of the mages, well perform the weight reduction enchantnt on your items imdiately!
The weight reduction enchantnt workshop was bustling with people. However, despite the apparent chaos, there was a certain order to it.
Custors lined up in front of each mage, and the mages quickly enchanted the items brought by the custors.
The duration of the process varied depending on the type of item, but generally, the speed was impressive.
Armor took the longest, but smaller items were weight reduction enchanted in the blink of an eye.
That was why even with such a large crowd, they were able to handle it smoothly.
Are you saying that all of the custors are really here for the weight reduction enchantnt workshop?
Yes, Count. Thanks to Young Master Ethans workshop, the market has beco incredibly active. According to the rchants, they are selling several tis more than before.
Hmm.
Count Whiskers couldnt believe the situation.
The signboard of the weight reduction enchantnt workshop bore Count Whiskers seal.
It ant that the workshop was officially operated by Count Whiskers himself.
So people trusted it even more and flocked to the weight reduction enchantnt workshop.
This grand establishnt itself served as a certificate for the workshop.
Is it really my son who established this workshop?
Count Whiskers kept asking the question repeatedly.
It was hard to believe that his son had built such a workshop.
In his recent outing, Count had paid a hefty sum to purchase dicine that was said to be good for his health.
Counts goal was for his eldest son, Ethan, to regain his health enough to wield a sword like before, even if he couldnt use Whiskers swordsmanship.
He simply hoped for Ethans recovery to the point where he could swing a sword.
But that was just a recent event.
My lord, I hope Im not dreaming.
Smack!
The lord slapped Stewards face.
Thats hurt.
Its not a dream, Steward. My sons business is changing our territory.
Count Whiskers laughed heartily, his mouth splitting wide.
Father, youve co?
Ethan, who happened to be nearby, greeted Count Whiskers and Steward.
So people have left, so its more relaxed now.
People have left just now?
Yes, today is relatively slow.
How many people usually co here? It hasnt been long since the workshop opened!
The count couldnt contain his excitent.
More people will likely co. I request your permission, as the Lord, to use the surrounding buildings.
More people will co? Are you saying that there will be even more custors here?
Yes, the mages I brought are currently only using the weight reduction enchantnt. But I didnt bring them here just for that purpose. There will be custors who co to our territory for other reasons.
The count didnt fully grasp Ethans words, but he could at least understand that the mages Ethan brought were far more exceptional than the count had anticipated.
Therefore, he made a bold decision.
From now on, I entrust all the authority of this market to you, Ethan. Do as you please. Youve reached an age where you can handle it.
Count Whiskers spoke with a sobbed voice.
Im sorry I couldnt trust you.
You didnt trust ?
To so extent.
Ethan looked at Steward. Steward avoided his gaze.
Steward said you would fail. But truth be told, I believed in you, Ethan.
The count chuckled ambiguously and sold the Steward.
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