Doctor Player Chapter 390
“Ah.”
Raymond understood what Christine was saying.
‘It’s because of the influence I gained from the Free Cities Alliance.’
Now he has become the perfect benefactor of the Free Cities Alliance.
It’s not even a one-time favor.
If the war was prevented by saving Grand Duke Mishelt and the drug problem was solved, this time the Golden Gate was solved.
In particular, solving the gateway this time had an impact that was incomparable to the previous one.
‘Ownership of the gateway has been passed over to me.’
Raymond recalled the message he heard after conquering the ruins.
[Ownership of this gate belongs to the challenger as a reward for completing the perfect challenge!]
This means that the right to control the water gate of the dam connected to the gate has passed to Raymond!
In other words, Raymond had the lifeline of the Free Cities Association in one hand!
It was truly enormous power.
Now, whether they like it or not, the people of the Free Cities Alliance are in a position where they absolutely have to cooperate with Raymond.
‘Of course, with this authority, I cannot threaten or wield it at will.’
Because this clue was attached.
[If the owner uses the ownership of the ruins for his own gain, the ownership is immediately forfeited!]
So, all Raymond could do was adjust the dam’s sluice gates to the amount needed for the people.
But that alone gave Raymond great power over the Free Cities Alliance.
Then it was the people who were hostile to Raymond who got into trouble.
In particular, those who stood on the side of Grand Duke Gideon were greatly concerned.
‘Because there are many people who trade with the Free Cities Alliance even in the Grand Duke of Gideon.’
Originally, there were many aristocrats who focused on commerce and followed Marquis Rodrigo.
Grand Duke Gideon had a lot of traditional estate nobles.
But it wasn’t completely divided.
Many of the territorial nobles who followed Grand Duke Gideon were engaged in trade, and they feared that they would be disadvantaged in the future.
“With this incident, Master has the power to threaten Grand Duke Gideon.”
All-around Christine, who is knowledgeable not only in medicine but also in international politics, explained Raymond’s current situation.
“Because the Free Cities Alliance has come to absolutely support Your Highness.”
Raymond got the explanation.
The influence of the Free City Alliance on the Peninsula Kingdom was enormous.
So it was as if Raymond had now heard the report of the former family.
‘That’s why Archduke Gideon asked for a private meeting. I feel troubled.’
Raymond thought it was good.
In this situation, the story would work out much better.
Raymond wrote a reply answering the meeting and said.
“Mien, can you give this reply to the person who wrote you?”
[Meow!]
Mian replied vigorously and disappeared outside the window.
It was a pleasure to see that Raymond could be of any help.
Then, she secretly acted aegyo to Raymond, but as always, neither Raymond nor anyone noticed Mien’s aegyo.
Raymond was just happy with the idea of making money.
‘Good. All is well! Now, the day when I will be hit with money is just around the corner!’
* * *
The day when the money will be hit is just around the corner.
This statement was surprisingly true.
Because now Raymond had a huge money-making right in front of his eyes.
First of all, medical products, including hair loss treatments.
If these products are distributed in earnest, a lot of money will come rolling in.
It has already penetrated the market.
Whether it’s the Peninsula Kingdom or the Free Cities Alliance, you’ll be able to sell your products like wings without any hindrance.
Even free trade rights there.
If he earnestly concludes contracts with nobles and collects some of the profits through tariff reduction, he will begin to make unimaginable amounts of money.
‘I’m having a hard time with debt now, but this is not long. Ah, the hard times.’
Raymond looked up at the sky.
With such a rosy future just around the corner, all the hardships I had gone through felt like only beautiful memories.
But it was too early to be completely relieved.
There was a huge barrier to overcome in order to enjoy that happiness.
One must abdicate the throne.
‘To do that, I have to build a good deal with Grand Duke Gideon.’
Raymond was determined.
He will abdicate the throne on the pretext of being a candidate for emperor.
But I couldn’t just throw it away recklessly and say I don’t know.
If the Peninsula Kingdom becomes chaotic, it will be difficult to make money in the Peninsula Kingdom.
Therefore, he had to abdicate the throne, but find a way for the Peninsula Kingdom to still be safe.
The key was in the negotiations with Grand Duke Gideon.
‘It would be best if I could improve my relationship with Grand Duke Gideon.’
Raymond thought to himself.
The only distance left in the Peninsula Kingdom was Archduke Gideon.
If I could only appease him, all my worries would be gone.
‘But it would be impossible. It’s not like I can give him a big favor.’
If Raymond saves his life.
Then maybe Grand Duke Gideon will change his mind.
Of course, given the stubbornness he had shown so far, he would not have bowed his head to Raymond for saving his life, but the intense hostility he had now could have faded a little.
‘Looking at what he does to the people, he’s not a bad guy at all.’
This was very unexpected, but Gideon was not that bad to the people.
Raymond saw the people of the Peninsula Kingdom suffering from poverty and thought it was because Marquis Rodrigo and Grand Duke Gideon persecuted the people.
But looking deeper, it wasn’t like that.
‘The reason why the people of the Peninsula Kingdom have been suffering so far is because of structural irrationality over hundreds of years. Grand Duke Gideon has never plundered the people.’
The Peninsula Kingdom is a commercial kingdom.
So wealth was increasingly concentrated in a small number of nobles and merchants.
In addition, the amount of money in circulation increased, so prices skyrocketed, and a structure was formed in which the common people suffered even more.
‘In addition, the tyranny of the wicked nobles who grabbed wealth also played a part. But this was actually the fault of Marquis Rodrigo.’
So, Grand Duke Gideon never did anything bad to the people except for seizing power and persecuting the royal family.
It was a fact that Raymond also thought was very surprising when he heard the details.
‘Anyway, I don’t think appeasement isn’t completely impossible… …But in reality it will be difficult. Heaven help me, I don’t know if even a miracle happens.’
Raymond stopped thinking about the impossible and decided to think of a realistic solution.
‘We need to discuss constructive measures as much as possible in this negotiation.’
Raymond was determined.
it will be possible enough
Because he was no longer the Raymond of the past.
‘Let’s negotiate so that Grand Duke Gideon and the new king can coexist. And I’m going to step back and sweep the money.’
It was while he was preparing to meet Archduke Gideon after finishing the idea.
Elmud and Mien talked about something unexpected.
“Please reconsider your meeting with Archduke Gideon, Your Highness.”
“Hmm?”
“It is dangerous.”
Mien also meowed as if agreeing.
“danger?”
“It’s not clear to me to meet secretly without your escort.”
Raymond recalled the contents of the letter.
The place where Grand Duke Gideon asked to meet was very remote.
A further problem is that only a minimum number of escorts are allowed.
I said it was for confidentiality, but I was definitely a little concerned.
‘hmm. Archduke Gideon doesn’t look like he’s the type to set up traps like this.’
Raymond was troubled.
Until now, Archduke Gideon had never dug a trivial trap to slander an opponent.
He was the type to subdue the opponent head-on by using force even in a political battle.
‘What can I do? We barely managed to meet, but we can’t refuse just because we’re suspicious.’
However, Raymond is a jerk and puts safety first.
Hearing Elmude’s words made me scared for nothing.
But as I was thinking about it, an unexpected message came to my mind.
[A crucial meeting for the sick and the people is ahead!]
[Quest is happening!]
[Subdue Grand Duke Gideon!]
(Ninjutsu Quest)
Priority: Great Doctor Level
Difficulty: Good
Quest Description: Your Ideal A negotiation with an enemy who interferes with is scheduled! Subdue your opponents through your sincerity!
Clear Condition: Grand Duke Gideon’s Submission
Bonus: Level Up x 3 Skill Points 200
Bonuses: Prince Gideon
“….”
Raymond was silent.
What else is this quest?
‘Subdue Archduke Gideon? Why are the perks like this again?’
The absurdity of the quest didn’t last for a day or two, but today it was severe.
‘What nonsense… …!’
I was about to shout out loud, but I realized one thing and stopped.
‘for a moment. Does this mean it’s okay to go anyway?’
The content of the quest is to persuade Archduke Gideon through sincerity.
…I don’t know if that’s possible, but anyway, if this was a trap that Archduke Gideon had set out to kill him, such a peaceful (?) quest wouldn’t have appeared.
A survival quest must have appeared.
‘Perhaps Archduke Gideon is trying to test my boldness.’
Raymond suddenly had such a guess.
Archduke Gideon had talked about it before.
‘You’re really amazing.’
‘Kuh-kuh doesn’t disappoint.’
It was as if he were testing Raymond’s vessel.
I still don’t know what exactly Prince Gideon has in mind, but I have a hunch that this isn’t his trap.
“No, I will just go.”
“Lord?”
“I will arrange a safety device instead.”
Raymond thought to himself.
‘Because I have to prepare for unexpected dangers.’
“Elmoud Myen. In preparation for any unforeseen situation, prepare as I said.”
Raymond told him the plan, and Elmud Mien put on a determined face.
And the fateful day has arrived.
* * *
The promised place that Grand Duke Gideon spoke of was a long way from the capital of the Peninsula Kingdom.
A place that is so far away that it takes two days to go by horseback.
Among them, it was a villa located in the middle of a rough mountain area.
‘It’s definitely a suspicious place.’
Raymond felt eerie for nothing.
Even the meeting time was in the dark evening after the sun had gone down. My son-in-law was so dark that I got goosebumps.
Raymond arrived near the rendezvous and pulled out a small communication crystal orb.
It was a very expensive crystal ball, but I had too much debt anyway, so even if I owed more, it wouldn’t show, so I prepared one… …I didn’t do it, but I bought one boldly in advance because I was going to make a lot of money soon.
“Did you check the Elmude situation?”
