Doctor Player Chapter 41
I was thinking about it. There was a person who intercepted the answer.
“Maybe I can answer for you, Obama?”
It was the 3rd Prince Lemerton!
He stepped forward, his cold eyes flashing.
“There is something I’ve been thinking about regarding Obama’s question.”
People made expectant faces.
He was expected to come up with a great idea since he was the 3rd Prince Limerton, who was rumored to be a genius.
“A fundamental problem in the Bay Area is poverty.”
Remerton cleared his throat for a moment.
‘Abama Mama has a big attachment to the Bay Area poor. So, you have to tell Obama what you think.’
In the past, he’s suggested getting rid of the Bay Area, but he’s been looked down upon by Auden.
So, I decided to give an opposing opinion.
“We have to satisfy their hunger. If you show mercy to them on a regular basis, they will be truly loyal to Obama.”
Galman thought to himself.
‘That’s not a bad opinion.’
It will certainly have the effect of soothing the hearts of the poor. Loyalty towards the royal family will increase.
‘But the limits are clear.’
Giving alms does not solve poverty. A more fundamental solution was needed.
‘The problem is that it’s impossible to come up with a fundamental solution.’
So, the 3rd Prince Limerton also said that. Because it’s impossible to fundamentally solve poverty in the Bay Area.
Oden turned his head without answering Katabuta.
“Cairn, do you have any other thoughts?”
The second prince Cairn shrugged.
“Rescue seems like a patronizing policy. I don’t think it will be easy to raise funds.”
“Still, it is necessary to stabilize the Bay Area.”
Remerton retorted.
Cairn shook his head.
“I wonder if I should care so much about the Bay Area. It’s a place where poor people who are of no help to the kingdom are gathered anyway. I think it would be better to strictly control it so that it does not cause a commotion.”
“Right. I have heard your opinions.”
Oden didn’t seem to like the two’s answers very much.
‘It’s a question that can’t be answered.’
It wasn’t because they weren’t enough.
It was so difficult that no one could give an answer.
Auden turned his head to Raymond for the last time.
“Raymond, do you have any other ideas?”
All eyes were on Raymond.
No one thought Raymond would come up with an idea. Even the two princes couldn’t give an answer, so they looked at each other as to what kind of answer they would give.
Some even laughed.
Receiving those gazes in silence, Raymond opened his mouth.
‘I don’t know. I can’t help but laugh and move on.’
“As I said, we need to improve the environment.”
“environment? That alone is not enough.”
What were your expectations?
A faint feeling of disappointment passed by Oden’s eyes.
But at that moment, Raymond continued with a straight tone.
The combination of the ‘Heart of Steel’ and ‘Speech’ skill effects created a strong sense of eloquence.
“The environment I’m talking about isn’t just about clearing out filth. It is necessary to expand the streets so that carriages can pass through, to improve security, and to root out all the infested underworld organizations and illegal activities in the entertainment district.”
“…!”
“It is only when such environmental improvements are made that the Bay Area can become a commercial hub.”
“A commercial center?”
Everyone rolled their eyes.
Unexpected words came out.
The Bay Area as a commercial hub?
It was an unbelievable story.
‘You’re going to make the Bay Area, where no one walks, into a commercial center?’
‘What kind of story did you say?’
‘If it’s an illegitimate child, it’s like that.’
Some nobles even laughed inwardly.
But only two people in that position.
Only Chancellor Galman and King Auden understood what Raymond had just said.
‘Could he have such an idea?’
Chancellor Galman deliberately asked sharply, wanting to check whether Raymond really meant that.
“The Bay Area is not a good place to grow commercially because there is no traffic. Don’t you know that?”
“Now it is. But the Bay Area has very favorable conditions for commercial growth.”
“What is it?”
Raymond replied briefly.
“This is the first Alpine road.”
“…!”
“The Bay Area is closest to the Alpine Road into the capital. However, merchants enter the capital through the East Gate rather than through the Northwest Gate, which connects to the Bay District. It’s because the Bay Area isn’t safe.”
The hall became quiet.
Now, other people began to understand the meaning of Raymond’s words one by one.
“If the Bay Area is better, will merchants bother to come back to East Gate? They will all go through the Bay Area.”
Having said that, Raymond looked at people’s eyes.
It seems that the reaction is not as bad as I thought.
‘I don’t know. Let’s just talk about it.’
“And the Bay Area has something special that no other place has.”
“Something?”
“This is Langtram, the entertainment district.”
“…!”
Langtram!
It was an entertainment district located in the Bay District.
The nobles frowned at the place where all sorts of illegal entertainment were prevalent. It was because it was not a place to hang out with noble people.
‘But there is no aristocrat who likes entertainment who has not visited Langtram. No one has visited only once.’
It was the double appearance of nobles pretending to be noble.
In any case, Langtram was crowded with many people who wanted to enjoy nightlife at night.
“Currently there are many problems in Langtram. Illegal gambling, criminal drugs, etc. Unacceptable things are happening right now. We have to uproot it all and transform it into a completely new place.”
The ‘Speech’ skill gave strength to Raymond’s voice.
“So we have to get Langtram out in the sun. Then a lot of people will flock to it.”
Galman swallowed.
‘There is definitely a possibility.’
Let Langtram come out in the sun!
Another commercial center of the capital will be created.
‘It’s a great idea.’
I didn’t know how many times I admired it today.
to be honest…It was so wonderful that it could not even be compared with the opinions of the two previous princes.
“A place where you can visit anytime and have a good time with your loved ones, rather than secretly enjoying fun away from other people’s eyes, as it is now. If Langtram becomes such a downtown, merchants will naturally gather. The entire Bay Area will be transformed and the poor will gradually be lifted out of poverty.”
After Raymond’s explanation, the hall became quiet.
Everyone looked at Raymond in amazement.
‘Let’s develop the Bay Area into a commercial district.’
What’s even more surprising is that it’s a story full of possibilities.
In particular, the Dark Blade Guild, which was eating away at the back alleys, has now been wiped out in the Bay Area. It was much easier to clean because it was in the state of Muju Gongsan where the tigers had disappeared.
‘Raymond’s ideas aren’t just for the Bay Area. Another commercial district will be created in the capital, so it will be of great help to grow trade.’
Galman shook his head.
Being a wise Galman, he immediately grasped the benefits of Raymond’s idea.
Meanwhile, Raymond looked bewildered at the people’s reaction.
I talked about my original thoughts, but people’s reactions were different from what I expected.
‘Are you really taking it seriously?’
It seem to be like that.
Because King Auden said so.
“Not bad.”
“…!”
Raymond’s eyes widened.
It was a compliment!
‘Father… …Didn’t His Majesty compliment me?’
My heart thumped with an unknown emotion.
Raymond bit his lip to control his emotions and lowered his head.
“…I’m sorry.”
King Auden looked at Chancellor Galman.
“Let’s review the comments we just made with an official from the administration.”
“Your Highness.”
The people in the hall were startled and buzzed.
‘Is His Highness saying that?’
‘Due to Your Highness’ personality, doesn’t that mean that we will proceed as is?’
Oden has an extremely prudent personality, so he doesn’t make decisions easily.
You always make a decision after carefully examining various aspects, but to make a decision at once like this?
That’s why Raymond’s opinion this time was accepted positively.
“And Raymond.”
“Your Highness.”
“The stories you have just told are only for the slums. There is no content for you. So it can’t be called compensation. So, I will give you additional compensation.”
said King Auden.
“This is my reward for you. As of today, I will give you the rank of baronet, so you will become a baronet in the future.”
“…!”
Raymond’s eyes widened.
It was an unexpected reward.
Weirani, Baron!
‘If you’re a baronet, even if you’re a single-winner, you belong to the official ‘Noble Rank’!’
The rank of baronet has different meanings in different regions.
In the Crusader Alliance Empire to which Houston Kingdom belongs, they are single victors and cannot have domains, but they are recognized as ‘ranked nobles’.
It was a position incomparable to that of a knight who only reached the aristocracy.
Raymond knelt down at the unexpected and unconventional award.
“This is an undeserved reward.”
“Do you think it is too much?”
“No, that….”
That’s not it. just thank you!
Raymond, who almost spit out his true intentions without realizing it, shut his mouth.
“As a healer, I stabilized the public sentiment in the Bay Area, wiped out the evil hordes of the underworld, and at the same time hunted down corrupt officials. It also provided a clue to a solution to the problem of the Bay Area, which had been a concern of the kingdom for a hundred years. I don’t think it’s too much when you think about it.”
King Auden took out his sword.
Then, he placed it on Raymond’s shoulder, who was kneeling.
My heart skipped a beat at the touch of the cold sword.
“Do you have the name of the family you want?”
“…Penny, please.”
Is it an illusion?
Fragments of emotion passed faintly in Oden’s eyes.
‘Penin’ was Raymond’s mother’s surname.
“Yes, I will ask you. From now on, will you devote your life to Jim and the kingdom of Houston?”
It was an oath of oath.
Unlike the time when he was awarded a knighthood with a medal, he is formally given a title, so this is the question and answer.
“…i raymond I swear by my name that I give my allegiance to your great Highness.”
“I’m from Houston. In the name of the great Houston, I will accept your loyalty, and I will give you the rank of baronet. From now on, you will be called Baron Pennin, not Raymond.”
A summary ceremony was thus held, and Raymond was made Baronet Pennine.
* * *
After Raymond was crowned.
In a place far away from the capital, unknown figures were talking about Raymond.
“That healer became a baronet?”
-yes.
They were the ones who plotted the Oden assassination the other day!
They were talking about Raymond by correspondence.
