Volume 1 Chapter 19 (1/2)

Invitation

Not far into the northwest corner of Banta City, there was a small road that led into a lush, green forest. About two kilometers into that path, there was a manor occupying an extremely large piece of land.

This manor was also completely green, with all manners of plants and flowers. There were only ten rooms inside of the manor, but they didn’t look messy at all, rather it was all neatly designed.

There was the sound of a bird crying from time to time, making the manor seem even more calming and peaceful.

There was a little mountain to the west of the manor, with a clear mountain spring flowing off the mountain. There was a cool mist that filled the manor while also collecting a pool at the foot of the mountain.

The water was clear as it kept flowing down, naturally creating even more cool mist.

There was a little wood cabin beside the spring and Viscount Leslie was currently at the cabin looking at the spring. He took off his shoes and dipped his calves into the spring. Feeling the cool sensation brought by the spring water, he let out moans of comfort from time to time.

Other than this, there was a Magic Fan that kept turning beside him.

With the cool breeze of the Magic Fan, it kept blowing his scattered hair around.

After closing his eyes to enjoy it for a while, Viscount Leslie suddenly shook his head, “This thing isn’t good, it can’t compare to the Frost Array.”

Butler Brunei who had been standing on the side the entire time bowed and responded, “Yes, Lord Viscount. There isn’t a single noble family that has bought a Magic Fan in Banta City, everyone feels it is something for the commoners. I suggest you do not continue using it, otherwise rumours will spread.”

“Oh? Those idiots are thinking this?” Viscount Leslie looked over at Butler Brunei with a smile of ridicule on his face.

Seeing Viscount Leslie’s sluggish smile, Butler Brunei gave a sigh deep down.

The Lord Viscount had just turned thirty and was in the prime of his life. Adding in his charm and his proper manners, there were many noble ladies in Banta City that welcomed him, but he still chose not to get married. It made the old Count in Anvilmar worry about this for a long time.

“Lord Viscount, what do you mean?” Butler Brunei of course wouldn’t reveal what he was thinking and instead responded right on time.

“What? You don’t understand?” Viscount Leslie pointed at the Magic Fan, “Although this thing’s effect can’t compare to the Frost Array, you shouldn’t forget that the cost of this thing is far beneath the Frost Array. Those normal families in Banta City can’t put down a Frost Array, but that doesn’t mean they can’t buy this Magic Fan. They can get a cool breeze for themselves for just two gold coins, what is unacceptable about that?”

Butler Brunei gave a slight nod, “That is indeed true. During this time, the Magic Fan has sold very well in Banta City, there are even many people in the villages outside the city who are buying it.”

“Brunei, how much do you think it costs to make this thing?” Viscount Leslie suddenly asked.

Brunei didn’t hesitate at all and immediately responded, “With a general estimate, a single Magic Fan shouldn’t cost more than one gold coin to make.”

“He, he, a cost less than one gold coin and selling it for two gold coins. This also means that each time he sells one, that fellow Xu Yi will earn a gold coin. Then do you know how many he has sold so far?”

“This…...I’m not certain. But I estimate it to be over two thousand?” Butler Brunei said in an uncertain voice.

“Then let’s consider it two thousand, which is two thousand gold coins. This fellow used only a single month to earn two thousand gold coins, he really is quite skilled.” Viscount Leslie had a trace of praise in his voice.

Butler Brunei was a bit curious as he asked with knitted brows, “Lord Viscount, although I admit that he does have some skills, this is only an exception. The Magic Fan can only sell during the summer, at most he can sell it for three months each year. Then again, each family wouldn’t need that much. When he has sold to every family that needs one, he won’t be able to make anymore gold coins.”

“Brunei, you are old in the end.” Viscount Leslie shook his head with a sigh, “You don’t understand, even if there is no one in Banta City to sell this to, he can sell this thing to other cities or even other countries. The Sines Continent is this big, there are countless people who want to buy this Magic Fan. As long as he can transport this thing to other places, he will definitely be able to sell it. I can even confidently say that this fellow had this idea from the beginning, otherwise would he suddenly rent a hectare of land from me? If he wanted to keep his current scale, he wouldn’t need that big of a place, he could just find a small workshop in Banta City.”

Butler Brunei said in an astonished voice, “He actually had such large ambitions?”

“He, he, having ambition is good. Otherwise, do you think I would discuss a small merchant with you?” Viscount Leslie said with a faint smile, “Actually what made me take note was when a group of people surrounded his store last time.”

“Oh, I was also surprised by this matter. I thought it would be a big problem, but I never thought they would take care of it that easily. In the end, those people were very happy when they returned.” Butler Brunei’s tone couldn’t help containing a trace of admiration, “I’ve seen that Heinz before, he isn’t that great of a person. So everything that happened should be because of Xu Yi.”

“Just this isn’t considered much, but what I took note of was what he mentioned…..That’s right, brand! Brunei, do you understand what this means?”

Butler Brunei shook his head in a daze.

“Honestly I don’t understand either, but I feel this thing is definitely very important. The other merchants in Banta City still don’t understand what this thing means, but I believe they will definitely understand in the future.” Viscount Leslie’s tone was strangely certain, it seemed like he believed in his conclusion very much.

Butler Brunei knit his brows while thinking about it and he couldn’t help but ask, “Lord Viscount, what are you thinking about, saying all of this? No matter what that Xu Yi wants to do, it shouldn’t be that related to you, right? Although he has given you a 10% share, according to my estimates, it can only bring several hundred gold coins each year. You don’t need to care that much, right?”

Viscount Leslie laughed, “Brunei, I can you old and you still don’t understand. Go, take a trip for me and send an invitation to Xu Yi. Say that I’m inviting him here as a guest.”