My Lord Who Is Being Prudent! [EN]: Chapter 27

§ 27. The Lord Who Pays (1)

The Elantur Main Estate, located in the Elantur Territory.

And within it, a vast office.

“You were lucky.”

Isabel sat in her seat, gazing out the window.

A gentle smile graced Isabel’s face.

Unlike her usual expressionless demeanor, satisfaction was evident in Isabel’s expression.

Isabel slowly turned her gaze to the stones on the table.

Five mana stones with a dark blue hue.

Moreover, they were precious mana stones boasting the highest quality.

Isabel picked up one of them.

The immense amount of magical power transmitted through her fingertips.

Having been around countless mana stones while in the Elantur family, Isabel had never encountered a mana stone with such potent power.

Perhaps it even surpassed the highest grade.

Isabel knew that those words were not false.

“You’ve worked hard, Lerrit.”

“Not at all.”

In response to Isabel’s words, Chief Lerrit bowed deeply.

To be honest, Isabel had been skeptical when Lerrit reported that top-grade mana stones were appearing at Lucia’s auction house.

Top-grade mana stones were practically nonexistent on the continent now.

Even if they existed, they all had owners.

That’s why she thought it was just a rumor.

However, Isabel had visited Lucia herself, just in case.

And the result was very satisfying.

Although there was an expenditure of 100,000 gold,

it was not a waste considering the value of these mana stones.

In the first place, it was just a small amount compared to Elantur’s wealth.

Isabel turned her gaze and spoke to Lerrit.

“Select the two of the best quality and deliver them to Kai.”

“To Master Kai, you mean?”

Isabel slowly nodded.

“The founding anniversary event is approaching, so it will be necessary. With these top-grade mana stones… it will be of great help to Kai. Grant Kai whatever he wants in terms of how to utilize them.”

“Master Kai will be very pleased.”

Lerrit did not raise any significant objections to Isabel’s decision.

Kai Elantur.

Isabel’s child and the eldest son of the Elantur family.

At the same time, a genius among geniuses who reached the early stages of Master [a high rank for mages] at the age of 26.

Called the star of the empire and burdened with the future of Elantur.

Considering that he was the most beloved child of Durac Elantur, the current head of Elantur, Isabel’s decision was natural.

“Give one each to Roswell and Nayson.”

The second child and eldest daughter, Roswell.

The third child and second son, Nayson.

All were Isabel’s children and inherited the Elantur bloodline, possessing outstanding talents.

Not as much as Kai, but geniuses who had reached the upper and middle stages of Expert, respectively.

So, two for Kai.

One each for Roswell and Nayson.

This left one mana stone.

“The remaining one…”

Isabel looked at the mana stone in her hand.

Kai, Roswell, Nayson.

Aside from these three, there was one more child in the Elantur family.

Cyan Elantur.

However, Isabel did not care about him.

She quickly erased Cyan’s existence from her mind.

Cyan was going to die and disappear soon anyway.

That was because Cyan was in Ruben right now.

Judging from the lack of news of his escape in the subsequent reports, he was clearly still in Ruben.

So, perhaps by now.

He might be lying dead.

It was difficult to enter the depths of the Forest of Darkness, so his life and death could not be confirmed.

Cyan might have died a long time ago.

That’s why Isabel erased the existence of Cyan from her mind.

She was in a good mood after obtaining the top-grade mana stones.

“It would be good to give it as a gift to the Crown Prince at the founding anniversary event.”

She didn’t want to spoil this mood for nothing.

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Chwaaaaaaraaaaaaaaaaaak.

Endless pouring of gold coins.

“Ah…!!!! Ahhhh…!!!!!!”

Cyan couldn’t come to his senses!

Cyan’s body trembled uncontrollably.

And Amelia watched the scene.

“Honestly… I didn’t expect to receive this much either.”

Amelia understood Cyan’s reaction this time.

The market price for a top-grade mana stone was about 2,000 gold each.

Of course, even this was an insane price, but Amelia thought about it once more.

Wouldn’t it be possible to sell it for even more by adding a premium?

That’s because top-grade mana stones were no longer easy to find on the continent.

And the ones Amelia targeted were those who desperately needed mana stones.

They could be magicians or alchemists.

However, based on Amelia’s experience through long business trips.

They were generally poor.

They couldn’t afford to pay the premium value.

So, the ones Amelia targeted were those with overflowing money.

None other than high-ranking nobles.

They would buy items that enhance their value even if it meant paying a premium.

Because they thought of themselves as dignified people.

Adding a premium of scarcity here?

Then it could be sold for more than the existing market price, no matter what.

The estimated amount was three times the original.

About 6,000 gold per piece.

So, Amelia put the mana stones up for auction at Lucia’s auction house.

Of course, she thoroughly concealed the acquisition route of the top-grade mana stones.

To be exact, she deceived them by saying it was left as a family heirloom.

There was no point in it being known.

The selling price was a whopping ten times the existing market price.

She was able to receive an enormous price of 20,000 gold per piece.

The gold coins obtained were a whopping 100,000 gold.

After deducting the auction fee of 10%, the actual money earned was 90,000 gold.

It was truly an enormous amount.

Chwaaaaaaraaaaaak.

The gold coins pouring onto the floor finally began to come to an end.

The gold coins were piled up like a mountain.

Cyan quickly calculated in his head.

The amount left after installing Elodie’s laboratory was 23,000 gold.

Adding 90,000 gold to that…

‘113,000 gold!!!!’

Ah.

This was crazy.

This could only be expressed as crazy!

“Then now… !”

Cyan took out his smartphone from his pocket.

Then he launched Mobile Lord.

First, he went to the [Territory Facilities] section.

Then various facilities were listed.

Starting with the existing infrastructure, to the higher-level facilities obtained by opening Elodie’s laboratory.

Cyan calmly scanned the facilities and pondered.

First of all.

‘I need to build a mine first.’

That’s because the mana stone mine was currently generating the most revenue.

To be exact, mana stones refined from magical energy.

‘I can’t refine a large amount of magical energy per day, but…’

Right now, Cyan was refining magical energy manually, so he couldn’t obtain many mana stones.

Only about 2-3 per day.

But the story was different once Elodie’s laboratory was completed.

There was enough room for mass production using the facilities inside.

Of course, there was still a lot of time left before the laboratory was built…

Ding!

[Instant Completion Ticket – 17,500 G]

《When you feel frustrated while progressing, pay to win─.》

Click.

Cyan pressed the X button on the notification window that popped up without even thinking.

But wasn’t the instant completion ticket 20,000 gold?

It seemed that the price decreased as the duration decreased.

Anyway.

Mana stones that earned 20,000 gold each right now.

What if he could make 100 a day? No, even if it was just 50?

‘Daily income of a whopping 1 million gold!!!’

It’s a must.

This was a must!

He had to buy a mine no matter what, even if he had to give up all the other facilities!

Cyan found the mine item in [Territory Facilities].

『《Mine Lv.1》 (7,000G)

▶Do you have minerals in your territory?

If so, build 《Mine Lv.1》!

This mine has been personally improved by transcendent artisans for the workers!

Well… the transcendent artisans personally stepped in for their masterpieces.

Good quality materials are essential for masterpieces!

Oh?

Are you hesitating because you already have a mine?

Oh dear!

This is not an ordinary mine!

A mine personally improved by transcendent artisans!

It purifies not only the safety of the workers but also the waste from the mine!

Dust, waste rock, and pollutants such as leachate are all purified!

You just have to mine the minerals!

Buy it now!』

– (Basic Effect) Mine Mining Volume +300%

– (Additional Effect) “Oh, no! Does such a pleasant mine exist?!” The safety and efficiency of the workers are maximized!

– Of course… you must have a mine in your territory.

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‘Why does the explanation seem different from what I saw last time?’

It certainly seemed that way, but Cyan didn’t care much.

That wasn’t important right now.

The construction cost of the mine was 7,000 gold.

It was only 7,000 gold.

‘Only…?’

Cyan paused at the thought that came to his mind without realizing it.

The word ‘only’.

‘Only’ was attached to the money of 7,000 gold!

Click.

Cyan pressed the purchase button without hesitation.

《Purchase Complete!》

Then, along with the notification window that popped up, the mountain of gold coins piled up for a moment.

But that was it.

There was no big change as if the amount had been deducted.

That’s because Cyan still had a whopping 106,000 gold in his possession even after building the mine!

“Ah… !”

Cyan couldn’t come to his senses.

And what this situation meant was one thing.

The time for paying to win…

had arrived.

『《Distribution Center Lv.1》 (3,000G)

▶Do you know what is most important in war?

Excellent strategy and tactics?

A powerful force that overwhelms the enemy?

Or well-trained soldiers?

Wrong!

All wrong!

The most important thing in war!

That is right away~!

Food!

With this distribution center, the morale of the soldiers in training will soar!

The loyalty of the territory residents will be pounding!

Everyone!

Let’s eat and do it!』

– (Basic Effect) Soldier Training Efficiency +150%

– (Basic Effect) Territory Food Efficiency +150%

– (Additional Effect) “Oh, no! Is such delicious food provided every day?!” The loyalty of the soldiers greatly increases!

– (Additional Effect) “Oh, no! Is there such a great restaurant in our territory?!” The satisfaction of the territory residents greatly increases!

– Of course, if there is a skilled cook!

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Click.

《Purchase Complete!》

『《Fertile Farmland Lv.1》 (4,000G)

▶Where do the ingredients that go into the distribution center come from?

Self-sufficiency is the basis of the territory!

– (Basic Effect) Crop Production +300%

– (Additional Effect) “Oh, no! Is this fertile land for crops like me?!” The growth rate of crops increases!

– Of course, if appropriate farming methods are applied!

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Click.

《Purchase Complete!》

『《Blacksmith Lv.1》 (9,000G)

▶Okay, we ate warm rice!

We trained hard!

Then what do we need now─!

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Click.

《Purchase Com··· plete···?》

Suddenly, the state of the notification window became strange.

It started to buffer as if there was an error somewhere.

The appearance was as if it was saying, ‘T, this can’t be…?’

Could it be that it didn’t understand Cyan’s actions of purchasing without hesitation?

That’s because the price of the facilities Cyan has purchased so far.

The price of the facilities including the mine was 23,000 gold.

A tremendous amount that a family of four could play and eat for 63 years.

It was something that he could not have dreamed of considering Cyan’s situation.

But the situation has now changed.

Cyan had no intention of stopping here.

Cyan still had 90,000 gold left in his pocket after purchasing the facilities!

Even now, it was 90,000 gold right away.

It was impossible to even estimate the mana stones that would be sold in the future!

“More···! Put out more···!”

Cyan’s eyes began to gleam.

And could it be that he was accepting Cyan’s challenge?

Ding!

The ‘Recommended!’ items of the territory facilities popped up one after another on the screen.

『[Recommended!] 《Pleasant Treatment Center Lv.1》 (3,000 G).

▶Sick and injured soldiers, gather here!

《Pleasant Treatment Center Lv.1》 that maximizes treatment by containing plenty of natural energy!

Oh my gosh!

Is this a temple or a treatment center!』

– (Basic Effect) The recovery rate of patients increases by +300%!

– (Basic Effect) The probability of an epidemic in the territory decreases sharply!

– (Additional Effect) “Ah… is this paradise on earth…” The recovery rate of patients increases by an additional +200%!

– Of course… there must be a high-level therapist!

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“Oh? It’s just what Ellie needed.”

In the meantime, Ruben suffered minor and major injuries to the territory residents and soldiers due to various odd jobs and battles.

Because of that, Ellie was so busy that she didn’t have time to blink.

If he installed this treatment center, Ellie would really like it.

It was more than good for Ruben.

“It’s a recommended item after all!”

Click.

Cyan pressed the purchase button without hesitation.

《Purchase Complete···!!》

Then the notification window changed again.

For some reason, it was a notification window that seemed a little surprised.

And again.

Ding!

『《Livable Brick House》 (10 houses per set 2,000 G)

▶The essential elements for people to live are clothing, food, and shelter!

The best of these is shelter!

Well, isn’t it harder to get your own house these days than picking stars in the sky?

It’s a world where even living in a shabby shack is appreciated.

Ah… I wish a brick house where a family of four could live would fall from somewhere…

The best choice for you who thought that!

All kinds of convenient living functions even work when mana is supplied?

A dream house for the territory residents!

Buy it now!』

– (Basic Effect) The living satisfaction of the territory residents greatly increases!

– (Basic Effect) The population growth rate of the territory increases rapidly! Why? Hey, you know!

– (Additional Effect) “Oh, no?! There are functions that are not cold in winter and cool in summer?” The territory residents who have settled in Ruben do not think of leaving!

– Of course, there must be something to supply mana.

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“Oh, that’s right! Come to think of it, our territory residents didn’t even have a proper house.”

Ruben was nothing more than ruins.

There were territory defense facilities and soldier training facilities, but there were almost no other facilities.

They were living in roughly built shacks.

Or in tents.

“The territory residents have suffered a lot.”

These recommended items are really good, right?

Click click click click.

Cyan purchased 100 houses without hesitation.

《P, Purchase Complete?!?!?》

Then the notification window looked startled.

The appearance was as if it was shouting, ‘N, no way!!!’…

“…Is there really someone inside this thing?”

This was a situation that was suspicious enough.

Ding!

Soon, a new notification window popped up.

The appearance was as if it was saying, ‘Ha! Try buying this too!’

If it was normal, he would have trembled and pressed the X button…

Click.

《Purchase Completeoooo?!?!?》

There was nothing to fear for Cyan now.

Click.

《P, Purchase···?》

Click.

《Purchaseeee!!!》

Click.

《Completeoooo!!!!》

Cyan continued the battle (?) with Mobile Lord.

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Amelia had been watching Cyan’s actions for a while.

But no matter how much she thought about it.

‘What is he really doing?’

Amelia couldn’t understand Cyan’s actions at all!

Cyan and Amelia.

These two were of the same human race, although they were of different genders.

That’s why no matter how incomprehensible the actions were.

No matter how much she wondered what he was doing.

A certain amount of consensus was formed.

To some extent, there were things that made her think, ‘Ah, so that’s why?’

But right now, what…

“Hahahaha! You’ve been teasing me so well! Take out more, you bastard!”

There was nothing to understand at all!

Amelia shook her head.

To be honest…

She didn’t even want to understand it anymore.

Amelia quietly went outside.

Ruben, who came out, was quiet.

It was at a level that was embarrassing to call it a territory.

It was a barren place without even a proper house.

And Amelia, who became a territory resident in such Ruben.

‘We can do it one by one.’

But Amelia didn’t regret it.

Because she saw hope in Ruben.

To be exact, she could see something in the man named Cyan.

Of course, sometimes…

No, most of the time…

“What? A monster ranch? You can tame monsters here? That doesn’t make any sense…! I can’t stand this!”

Hahahahahahahahaha!

“······”

He just looked like a crazy person.

But at the most important moments, he was more reliable than anyone else.

Cyan when confronting the Black Orc.

Amelia was able to be sure of that in that appearance.

So, she didn’t regret becoming a territory resident of Ruben.

‘Well, no matter what, it’s still a long way to go before Ruben becomes a proper territory.’

Amelia shook her head.

And just as she was about to move her steps slowly

It was right then.

Kugugugugugugung···!!!

Suddenly, the ground began to shake greatly.

As if there was a huge earthquake.

The ground was shaking so much that it was difficult to even maintain balance.

Amelia barely managed to support her body, which was about to fall.

And the view she looked up at.

“······?”

At the same time, Amelia’s expression floated away [changed drastically].

That’s because the sight that Amelia saw.

Tap tap.

It was a sight where a building was being built.

Moreover, the buildings were being built on their own even though no one was there.

Besides, that one was not the end.

Chwaaaaaaraaaaaak.

Kugugugugung···!

Tap tap.

Those amazing phenomena were being carried out throughout Ruben.

All the views she looked around, all of them!

Various buildings were being built!

A magnificent sight as if the entire Ruben was being overturned.

“W, what is this… !”

A great change was beginning in Ruben.