Civil War – Demon and Witch
Paimon lightly ran his fingers through his long, blood-red hair, then smiled again and opened his mouth.
[First of all, I would like to point out that this video was pre-recorded through magic engineering, so Marquis So’s appearance and voice are not transmitted to me. Personally, I feel very sorry, but please understand that real-time long-distance communication is not supported due to technical issues.] To be honest, I
don’t understand half of what’s being said, but I know that I can’t talk to that person anyway.
[Then, first of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude and respect to the Marquis for taking interest in our technology in Franzia, the kingdom of honorable knights. The head office always welcomes new customers, but it is unfortunate that ‘customers’ are often not so friendly.]
Paimon shook his head in a somewhat regretful tone and smiled cheerfully as if he had never done that.
[In that sense, it is clear that Marquis So is the customer our headquarters has been looking forward to! Absolutely perfect indeed! I have a strong desire to introduce our headquarters in detail, but unfortunately, due to technical limitations, we do not have much time, so let’s move on to the introduction of the technology you are curious about.]
At the stage when Christine approaches and confirms the facts, they also become interested in this side. I assumed that it could be shown, but I had no idea that it would approach so quickly.
[We cannot disclose the core information of the ‘drone’ technology developed by our company due to security reasons, but to explain briefly, it is a technology that utilizes the natural magic possessed by all humans with maximum efficiency and converts it into highly sustainable productivity.]
So. Paimon’s tone of voice is full of pride. However-
[It requires humans as power, but you don’t have to worry too much. The only humans ‘used’ for technology are slaves legally purchased by the Abyss Corporation. In addition, through technological cooperation with ‘Rust’ company, we are provided with an extremely humane environment where we can have happy dreams without feeling any pain. It is the Abyss Corporation’s policy to pursue coexistence with humans.]
Even though he spoke extremely politely with an absurdly beautiful tone, the content of his words conveyed a feeling of uneasiness that could not be erased.
[I think that people who are destined to be sold as slaves anyway will be happier, free of pain, and realize better value in the environment provided by the company than in their original lives. It is the realization of negligence in the true sense because it is possible to produce highly efficient productive capacity while being freed from all labor and pain. It is truly perfect.]
The Industrial Revolution broke out due to the Abyss Corporation, and the tax revenue of the Kingdom of Franzia was irreversibly reduced.
[So, I would like to make a suggestion to the Marquis So, who is a noble from the Kingdom of Knights and has shown interest in our company’s technology. I believe that the Marquis de Minor will be able to secure a large number of prisoners in the Kingdom of Francia, which is in a civil war…]
Nevertheless, the civil war is not over, money is becoming increasingly scarce, and the lords, who are deep in debt, end up selling their subjects as slaves to the Abyss Corporation. I started doing it.
[If you have a captive to ‘dispose of’, please ‘sell’ it to Abyss Corporation. We will pay a price that will satisfy the Marquis. If you would like to make a decision after learning more about the headquarters, I would like to personally invite you to the headquarters and give an explanation, so I hope you will consider it positively.] We must take the lead more than
anyone else in preventing the selling of citizens, who we are obliged to protect as nobles, into slaves. The royal family pretended not to notice and instead encouraged it even more.
Regardless of whether it is the 1st prince or the 2nd prince.
When I realized that I had unconsciously put strength into my fist, Paimon opened his mouth after a brief pause.
[The above was a proposal from the CEO of ‘Sloss’, and I am so curious now, Marquis So, that I can’t help it.] Unlike the
formality that had been shown just a moment ago, Paimon’s voice coming out of the crystal ball was very-
[I’m also curious about how much Marquis So knows about our company’s technology. I wonder if Marquis So, who received the head office’s proposal, is calculating the profits that can be made through it, or if he is cursing the CEO in anger as a noble of the kingdom of honorable knights.] He is making a happy
tone.
[Alas, it is very unfortunate that this question cannot be answered immediately due to technical limitations. For your information, there was a lot of commotion at the headquarters thanks to the investment made by the Marquis de l’Aquitaine and the Lady of Aquitaine in order to make a small profit after learning about the company’s technology in advance. I wonder which lovely employee leaked that information.]
I swallowed dryly without even realizing it.
[Of course, those who are innovative and advanced will not be dissatisfied with the benefits they have reasonably taken, so don’t worry. However, it is amazing that there is someone who has noticed progress and innovation in an underdeveloped kingdom that is still stagnant in feudalism. So, Marquis.]
Paimon opened his mouth, his eyes shining as if he was looking at me through the crystal ball.
[Please consider cooperation positively. At our headquarters, we have many products that can be of help to the Marquis who is participating in the civil war. The offer of an invitation to the headquarters is usually a courtesy, but I am sincere when it comes to the Marquis.]
Yes, it will be a great help.
After buying the people of the Kingdom of Francia as slaves, using them to produce enormous weapons, and selling them to the kingdom in civil war, he made a huge profit.
When there was nothing more to take from the kingdom, the remaining weapons were sold to the revolutionary army that started a revolution because they could not endure the civil war and tyranny.
[Then I hope we can meet in person as soon as possible.]
With those words, Paimon disappeared.
I glared at the crystal ball that had lost its light and laughed.
I guess the fact that I learned about their technology and that Christine approached them to confirm its authenticity was viewed by them as an opportunity to advance into the Kingdom of Franzia.
I have no intention of joining hands with those who are only looking to fill their stomachs with the chaos of the Kingdom of Francia.
Still, it would be better to let them think that I have a favorable interest in them so that they do not hastily reach out to me or the Kingdom of Franzia, which is in a civil war.
Thanks to you, I gained confidence. Their technology seems to use humans as materials, not just slaves.
And before the return, the easiest source of supplies was the Kingdom of Franzia, which was in a civil war.
The time remaining until the revolution begins is now approximately one and a half years.
Since both the 1st and 2nd princes are people who will sell their people in order to win the civil war, there is no hope for this old system. We need to destroy it and establish a new system.
However, even if I, a noble, treat the commoners well and show a slightly different side from other nobles, it is foolish to expect that I will survive the flames of revolution just because of that.
So we need an alternative.
Another royal family who could be a focal point that could unite the nobles who were less hostile to the revolution and who could also be respected by the commoners.
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After some time, the autumn harvest was over and there was constant news of the armies of both sides clashing on the northern front with the intention of settling the battle before winter sets in.
Countless blood was shed and there was no conclusion.
Immediately after that, Abyss Corporation began purchasing large quantities of raw materials.
Christine and I planned to wait until the price rose sufficiently, but Abyss Corporation contacted us first and quoted a price we were satisfied with, so we were able to dispose of it as is and buy time.
Two months later, with the funds raised in that way, we were busy with the end of fall and the beginning of winter.
I reunited with Christine in the marquis’s living room.
“It’s been a while, Lady Aquitaine. “Have you been waiting long?”
“It’s been a long time, Marquis de Lafayette. No, I have just arrived. “Have you been at peace so far?”
After some insignificant greetings were exchanged, she gestured to the maid.
I glanced at the maid retreating out of the living room and then opened my mouth.
“The maid has changed.”
“ah.”
Christine looked as if she had been caught off guard for a moment, but soon responded with a helpless smile.
I remember that the last time she came to the marquis’ residence, she treated the maid quite comfortably.
That’s a shame.
Both Christine and I sipped our tea and didn’t talk much for a while.
We both know what’s going on anyway.
“It seems like business is going smoothly.”
“Yes, thanks to the Marquis. “The investment is over, now all that’s left is to recoup it.”
Christine responded kindly.
The timing is appropriate.
Only by securing the Count of Aquitaine at this point can we respond to future events and prepare for revolution.
But I waited patiently.
This is important to all of us, but it will ultimately be a tragedy for her family.
When the nice-smelling black tea cooled down and began to taste somewhat bitter, Christine opened her mouth.
“…Actually, I’m thinking of myself as a witch or something.”
A bitter smile came out.
“Then am I just the devil who tempted that witch?”
A smile spread across Christine’s face.
It blooms brightly like a summer flower, but turns bitter like a withering plant in the fall.
“I’m sorry, Marquis. “It wasn’t the kind of sentiment I should have felt while holding your hand.”
Slowly, very slowly.
But definitely.
In the place where the affection I had for my family has withered, anger and determination as cold as the chill of winter fill up.
As I was seeing that magical image in my eyes, she asked me playfully.
“Then are you going to help me until the end? “You damn devil.”
“If you were tempted, it would be right to keep the contract.”
I don’t know what she was thinking and how she felt before she died.
He brought her back to life, when she would have originally died an unfortunate death, and made her have the blood of her family on her hands.
I don’t know if this is the better path for her.
Probably no one will know.
“ah.”
Christine’s small sound woke me from my thoughts.
As I followed her gaze, I saw snow flurries outside the window.
Christine naturally got up from her seat and I also got up and followed her.
When Christine opened the balcony door, her long black hair blew in the cold winter wind.
Christine looked at the first sight for a moment, then raised both hands to catch it.
Lady, who was barely approaching her 19th birthday, looked into the eyes on her hand with a flushed face and then saw them melt, then looked back at me and smiled.
“Is heaven trying to stop me?”
I shrugged my shoulders and answered Christine’s playful question.
“Well, maybe I’ll cry instead.”
Christine’s eyes widened when she heard what I said, and then she put on a sad smile and held out her hand to me.
He held her hand, which had become cold as the snow melted, and
led her – as the devil who urged Lady, who had died trusting in her family, to bring her back to life and take revenge.
“May Aquitaine prosper, Lady.”
The Winter Witch answered.
“Glory be to Lafayette, Marquis de la Fayette.”
This year’s winter in Aquitaine will be colder than ever.
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