Third Person POV:
The curtains opened, letting bright sunlight into the bedroom. A young teenage boy got up, stretching as his butler began, "Good morning, Young Lord." Yawning, the boy asked as he sipped his tea, "Green tea?" The butler informed, "Forgive me, my master, but Bard has recently been trying to mix and match various blends to the point of your entire collection being ruined." The boy chuckled, "On the contrary... I have read that an upright tea leaf is an omen of good fortune. Amusing, is it not?" The butler nodded in amusement, "Indeed."
As the butler dressed the boy, he spoke, "Today, we have a meeting with our latest worker, who has proposed a way to boost the Funtom toy sales, dance lessons for waltzing, and preparations to receive Her Majesty's orders." As the butler tied an eye-patch over the boy's right eye, the boy asked, "Out of curiosity, what is the worker's name?" The butler answered, "Strangely enough, he was requested to be called by a title he holds nothing over." "Oh?"
"Quite. He requested to be called 'Shopkeeper'." The boy deadpanned while pointing out, "We have an 'Undertaker'."
"Touche."
MC's POV:
It's been a few weeks since I arrived in this world, and already I got proactive. I made some designs for some new toys, along with a few game 'concepts', and a new 'doll house' for production.
...
I've also utterly destroyed Undertaker's parlor, along with Ciel's twin's body. It went up in smoke, with the only thing lingering being my obscured face with a grim reaper-like appearance: dark cloak and scythe. A big fuss was made of it, but... nothing of major importance was left behind. The press has been calling me 'the Burning Reaper', due to how the flames seemed not to harm me despite my cloak burning.
It's fun experimenting with [Gasoline]... And it's even more fun seeing the newest effect of my [Shop Upgrade] in the works.
Not yet...: In the event of an object or substance being introduced to a world, but NOT of the correct time period, the subject of temporal dislocation will instantly vanish within 60 minutes of exposure to the world.
Note: This is 'negated' if the current technological and/or magical level of the world you currently reside in could feasibly produce the object.
Unlocked by entering a world with a 'lower' technological/magical advancements than the previous one.
Looking up around my office, I glanced at the colorful 'decorations' that are on my wall... and remembered the 'reward' for destroying the Bizarre Doll.
[Golem Rune] unlocked!
Golems are animated figures that use a medium and energy to move about. Depending on the material used, different effects are applied to the resulting golem. Just be sure to apply a [Golem Rune] to act as the 'core' of your creation.
Managing to obtain some newspapers that weren't needed... the resulting [Literature Golem] was made of ink and paper.
I had it become the 'wallpaper' of my office, and ordered it to transcribe the actions and the identities of the intruders to my office.
It's funny how people can filter out information on a constant basis. Once it becomes part of your routine, you barely notice the subtle changes. In this case, I merely made the 'wallpaper' the same as the rest of it. By working off of that assumption, and barely grasping the concept of society's 'hive mind', you could then plot out ways to work around those you target and pull at their strings. After all, when they work off of habits and routine, you can manipulate what they think and perceive as the 'truth', and weed out the 'lies'. At that point, 'lies' become the 'truth', and 'truth' becomes 'lies'.
The omission of information is a powerful weapon, in all honesty. By omitting information, you end up leaving imagination to take the wheel. For example, if you ended up giving someone a vague request like 'meeting someone important', they can interpret it in different ways. Is it Royalty? Is it a loved one? A family member? A role model? The only one who knows that answer is the one that spoke the words... if they actually hold the information in their minds as well.
That's why information is regarded as a treasure... a resource that is taken for granted more than water and air itself. After all, without information... how can we move forwards?
Packing up the samples in three separate cases, I got myself dressed before pulling out a small rune, wondering what [Golem] I should make next.
Golem Types:
Paper: Perfect for spying on people, but easily fragile. Regenerates body quickly. Doesn't have much strength, but is light.
Minimal amount needed to still regenerate: 1 square foot of paper.
Clay: Can shape-shift, and can easily disguise themselves as humans. Doesn't make noise, and washes away easily in the rain.
Literature: Made of paper and ink. Blends in perfectly with wall and surroundings. Can perfectly disguise themselves as books, newspaper, or even wallpaper.
Metal: High resistance to heat. Strength and heat tolerance determined by metal(s) used for 'body' of golem.
Maybe concrete...? Stone?
Shaking my head to rid myself of those thoughts while putting the rune away, I also grabbed some files and prepared to truly derail the Book of Circus arc early.
All with a simple request that seems realistically logical on the surface... but, if I play my card correctly, will end up giving Phantomhive some new guards and soldiers.
Stepping into the carriage that was parked outside of the building, I watched as the scenery passed by... Trust me when I say that I've put a lot of thought into what I'm about to do.
Unlike most [Gamers], who usually focus on the present and the 'resulting' future for them, I focus on investing my products along with what would truly occur in long-term. If anything, you need to consider what kind of domino effect will occur when introducing an element or action. And by giving the hidden message about my skills, well...
It's all for business.
Hours later...
Arriving at the manor, I stopped for a moment to take it all in... before grabbing my bags, and muttering out loud... and on purpose, "Here's hoping that Lord Phantomhive doesn't mind a practical demonstration... or his servants possibly joining in on this." As I reached for the other bags, a smooth and elegant voice cuts in, "May I help you with that, Shopkeeper?" Turning, I merely smiled, "Yes, thank you. However, my papers are for me to keep, as I went through a lot of trouble to obtain this information for Lord Phantomhive." As he nodded while taking my bags, I waited until the carriage was a good distance away before speaking as I went passed the butler...
"Before I forget, if possible, I would like to propose a private trade with the Lord... and the first cost, should he accept, is a Death Scythe."
That caused him to briefly stumble as I made my way inside... and gave me a brief satisfaction of being someone of interest.
Time to mess around.
"Well, the scythe of the Grim Reaper, anyway. After all, some things are worth more than what they are paid in."
Did I catch your attention... Sebastian? Or... was it my presence that did so?
Regardless...
I looked around, taking in the manor's interior as I asked, "Where is Lord Phantomhive?"
Third Person POV:
Shopkeeper was directed by an elder butler, who waved to the center staircase, "He's right there." The Shopkeeper turned to see a short boy wearing a black eye-patch, looking down at him.
After a moment of silence, the Shopkeeper freely admitted, "No offense, my Lord... but you are physically better than I expected you to be." Interested and amused, the boy asked as he walked down, "Not older or tall?" The Shopkeeper merely smiled, "My Lord, the image of a subject can impact the minds of anyone that views it. It also depends on the colors and how they are displayed. After all, Roses are red... but so is blood from the body. But as I know that time is a valuable resource that shouldn't be wasted, would you like our meeting to be concluded swiftly, or at its own pace?"
Soon, the Lord, his butler, and Shopkeeper were in the main room as Shopkeeper brought one of his bags onto his lap, "Forgive my manners, but I brought some models and 'samples' for you to interact with so that you can better picture what the products will become." He took out a small toy carriage along with a small windmill-like device before closing the bag they were in.
"This is a 'pull-back' toy, until a better name is devised." Handing the toy carefully to the young Lord, the boy asked, "A 'pull-back' toy? Explain." "Quite simply, it is a type of toy that uses a special motor that's cheap to produce." Raising the windmill, he began turning the blades back, "It uses a spiral spring that, after being wound up, produces motion." "Like a watch spring?" "Indeed, but with a greater width." Letting go of the windmill, the blades began to spin, generating a light breeze for a moment before slowing to a halt. "Interesting... But what does that have to do with this carriage?" Shopkeeper nodded to the toy, "Please, wind up the 'rear' wheels, before placing it on the ground and letting go."
Doing so, the young master was slightly intrigued as he witnessed the carriage move without external help after being released. "I see... a type of toy that provokes the nature to 'chase' something, or follow." Shopkeeper nodded, "It's still in it's first stages, but it gets the points across. The second 'toy' I present merely exercises construction and creativity."
Putting the first case away and pulling out the second, Shopkeeper paused before asking politely, "If you don't mind, may I please use the table for this demonstration?" As the butler went to pick up the toy carriage, the young Lord waved him to the table, "Not at all." Nodding, the inventor quickly brought out numerous small logs with indents in them, "I call these 'Linking Logs'. With these, the participant could easily build any structure they desire. For example..." Quickly, he moved the pieces around to give an assortment of buildings, finishing with a small wood roof, "This is a house." He quickly shifted the pieces in a different arrangement, "An inn." He swapped it around, once more, "A saw-mill."
The young Lord carefully picked up the pieces, eyeing them, "This has merit, but I am having thoughts as to their sizes." The toy inventory sighed, "Forgive me, my Lord, but this is merely a model to give you an idea. Of course you have to confront the health inspectors, but if we mass produce it, they will give an proverbial extension to doll houses."
As the inventory quickly put the pieces away, the young Lord eyed the last case, "And the remaining case?" Pausing, the inventory admitted, "It's... a new card game I devised. It surrounds colors, planning, managing resources, and psychological manipulation along with taking chances. However, it has potential to be long and tedious, capable of lasting hours if done correctly."
Humming in interest, the young Master asked the butler, "Sebastian. How much time do we have until my next appointment?" Sebastian checked his pocket watch, before answering, "Surprisingly, we have 2 hours, due to the timely manner of how Shopkeeper explained and answered your questions." Nodding, the Lord of Phantomhive, Ciel Phantomhive, told Shopkeeper, "I do enjoy games. Please, explain how the rules work. And, what is this the name of this game you created?"
With a smile of slight nostalgia, Shopkeeper began, "Well..." Opening the last remaining case, he took out a deck of cards that was colored red, black, yellow, and white on the backs. Placing them face-up and spreading them out, Ciel saw how the majority of the faces of the cards were one of four colors: red, blue, yellow, or green. There were also a few cards that seemed to have different images: a twist, a circle with a line through it, and a 'plus 2'. Finally, there were only a couple black cards that had all four colors in a circle, with only two having a 'plus 4' written on them.
"Borrowing a word from the Spanish language, and mentioning a rule of the game, I call it... Uno."
MC's POV:
... The brat didn't even last half an hour, and he already has 10 cards. Meanwhile, I have three.
Still... Something's not right...
Oh, that's right...
I'm playing around... and being a normal [Gamer].
In reality, I have a deadline.
Ah, well...
Time to stop playing around.
I casually played a red 4 on top of the blue 4, mentioning, "You know... I was wondering if I can rent your demonic butler."
That caused him to have his eye widen briefly, before he muttered, "Not an option."
Red Skip.
Blue Skip.
Blue Draw 2.
Drawing two cards, I went on, "In that case, how about I tell you about a theory called Schrodinger's Cat?"
Blue 5.
Continuing on as I played a Blue Reverse, I explained, "The theory goes that, if you lock a cat in a special box with equal odds of it killing and not killing the cat, until the result is observed, the cat is both dead and alive. Upon observation, there is then a world where the opposite result of the cat's survival is created."
Ciel laying a Red Reverse, I continued as I drew, "In this case, however... you survived that massacre while your brother didn't." He froze up, "How did you obtain this information?" "Merely some former connections that have their affairs taken care of. What is your next play, Lord Phantomhive?"
Shakily playing a Red Draw 2, Ciel looked at me, "I will be demanding who you are." Chuckling as I drew, I commented, "You should be more concerned about the Undertaker. Not because of his information, but because of what he was planning on doing." "And what is that?"
As he played a Red 3, I answered, "For starters, he plans on messing around with Cinematic Records... and was planning on bringing your brother back. But that's in the future. At present, there are more pressing concerns involving your financial problems."
Finally handing him the folder, I went on, "In there lists the people I want to recruit. While they may work in the circus, the know what's best for keeping a crowd entertained. However, what's concerning is who the patron of these people. Apparently, the financial provider has the same symbol that was part of your kidnappers." Quickly throwing the cards away, he grabbed the folder and flipped through it. I glanced at the cards he had left in his hand...
Two Wilds and a Draw 4.
He would've won in three of his turns...
But I would've still held all of the cards, by then.
Calmly picking up the cards as he viewed them, Ciel finally asked me, "And... this trope... why do you want me to spare them?" Smiling sadly, I inquired, "Tell me, Ciel Phantomhive... Do you believe a false promise that could easily be fulfilled... be the worst promise to make to someone?" "Depends on what is promised. But if it is held for a long time while the recipient of the promise is ignorant of it all... Then yes, I do believe so."
Nodding to the folder, I explained, "Their false promise was heard years ago. It was merely funding for an orphanage, that is now abandoned. Also, when you arrive at the manor... burn it down to the ground." Ciel blinked in surprise, "Do you have a grudge against it?" Shaking my head, "It's not an order, but a recommendation. Master Phantomhive... forgive me for bringing up bad memories, but... To make things easier to understand, there was no demon to rescue them before they broke."
A look of understanding came across his face... before finally asking, "Who are you?" Merely smiling, I answered, "No matter what, I'm just a travelling Shopkeeper. Those people in the folder, I am formerly requesting that they be kept alive and relatively well. I also request that the residents of Phantomhive's manor, the people in that folder, and your fiance Elizabeth be with me in a single room at a later date. All will be explained about who I am until this is all over."
A look on conflict was on his face...
He was debating on whether or not to accept my request.
His eye and gaze quickly became firm, "When are you required to have these people from this circus?" Smiling casually, I sipped some tea, "If everything occurs correctly, then it should be around the point in time when Lau bring Cedric Brandel to you." Sebastian arrived with snacks, "Oh, so you found out about his arms deal?" Merely nodding, I pointed out, "Young Master, this is merely me speaking as an observer of human nature. People are naturally greedy in terms of wealth. Wealth is what perpetuates value and balances how we see things. That means that, the more one has to spend, the more value they gain. However, they are acceptable to patterns and habits... along with being able to influenced easily by the daring ones."
"Oh? How so?" Ciel looked intrigued, and had that eager gaze to learn. Nodding to the nearby small table in front of us, I answered, "I first need plates and napkins set on a circular table. At least eight sets will do, with the napkins folded and placed between the plates." The Butler checked his watch, before musing, "Well, we do have time... Shall we have this lesson be given in the dining room over lunch?" Bashfully, I spoke, "I don't want to be a bother. I already made myself suspicious in your eyes." Ciel chuckled, "You're trying to make a Butterfly flap its wings a certain way from the very start, aren't you?" "Guilty. However... Until this entire event with the Circus is over, I won't tell you much."
Soon, we made our way to the dining room, and I hummed in appreciation, "Thank you, Butler Sebastian, for setting the table just for me to teach the Young Master about human nature. But please note that this form of a lesson comes from someone else's ideals, that still holds true still this very day." The pair nodding, I gestured to the table, "Supposed that you were sitting down on this table. Do you take the napkin on your right, or the napkin on your left?" Ciel automatically spoke, "The one of the right." Sebastian added, "It's how Earls, Dukes, and other such royalty are raised." I agreed, but pressed, "Correct, but how was that determined? If you take the one to the right, then everyone is forced to pick their right napkin. The same goes for the left. By taking the napkin first, you establish a minor influence that spreads across the table."
Ciel seemed to nod along, "That means that, should I choose the 'left' napkin, everyone at the table would have to pick up the left?" "Correct. This, Young Master, is how 'tradition' works. Or rather, how the 'universe' functions. This 'napkin principle' could be applied to currency worth, value of importance, even those that start revolutions. The researchers with breakthroughs 'took the napkin' first, causing many other researchers to follow through with the same thing. Concepts and conclusions, rich and poor, all of these things in society had someone to 'take the napkin' first, someone that sets the rules and traditions that ended up persisting up until the present day."
I concluded, "Thus, by being the ones to quite truly be the one that started a successful trend, you are then able to control that trend by showing the 'result' of your actions. That's how human nature works: it's merely copying whoever is daring enough to do it first, then adjusting it if the outcome isn't what is desired.." Ciel chuckled in amusement, "Thank you for the lesson... It was most enlightening."
Sebastian hummed with a smile, "Quite."
Checking the time, I stated, "Well, I wasted enough time as it is, already. Message me if you manage to set me up with those performers. Oh, and Lord Phantomhive? Some groups of key words for you future endeavors. Would you like them?" Ciel merely smiled, "I prefer to have actual sources instead of second-handed information. Thank you for the offer, though."
Third Person POV:
Shopkeeper chuckled as he walked up to a nearby curtain, gripping the edge, "As expected from a Phantomhive... May good fortune come your way." In one fluid motion, he quickly wrapped the curtain around himself, before vanishing as it opened back up. Ciel merely stood there for a moment, staring at the curtain... before quickly turning, "Sebastian. Start production for the Linking Logs and Uno cards. Also... look into what Shopkeeper gave us to investigate."
Bowing with smooth acceptance, Sebastian spoke, "I'll begin at once, my Lord." As Ciel went to his office, he spoke out loud, "He managed to work his way up, careful about what he spoke and revealed, all just to tell me about how people work and requesting some people to meet him? I'll play his game, for now. After all..."
He mentally finished with a determined gaze, the thought burning in his head, "It's the job of the Queen's Watchdog to keep a look out for trouble for Her Majesty!"
MC's POV:
Emerging from the shadows of my cover office, I thought back to the message that appeared the day I arrived in this world.
SPECIAL CONDITION!
This world's level of poverty and supernatural elements interfere with [World Travel].
To gain exp and switch locations, you can only 'gain' it by selling and/or gifting to the certain characters in this world!
[Auction House] is also locked out.
What it boils down to... is that I can only sell items to the main cast, the Grim Reapers, and (if I really push it) major characters that are part of an arc.
The only problem is that I can't actually reach them, not without building up a reputation, followed by backing from one of them.
Sitting down at my desk, I drummed by fingers against the surface in boredom... With the patent and the leaps in entertainment via board games that I just introduced, my revenue will come along swimmingly. Well... Might as well check in on that first automation of mine.
It's been over a day, anyway.
Command: Show resulting unusual items from [Loot Seed].
Healing Coffin: A coffin that, ironically, restores one's health, while also healing their genetic information. Limbs and distorted extremities, chronic illness to cancer, it heals all of them! Each person doesn't have the same incubation time, though.
The Chicken of the Wild: A chicken that lays eggs... that can hatch into various familiars. The [Familiar Eggs] have their own conditions to hatch, though...
Evolution Expansion: A special room that can rapidly evolve anything, through selective environments and specific conditions. Darwin, eat your heart out.
Black Butler Manga Shelf: A book shelf that manifests all of the canonical Black Butler manga books. Updates regularly.
Emotional Core: A core that, once pressed into an apathetic living creature, unlocks their emotions and 'grounds' them to the point of having empathy.
Loot Seed Upgrade: Why be random rarity? Upgrade any [Loot Seed] to give better quality items!
The [Healing Coffin] is something I'll be definitely be using in the near future.
[The CHicken of the Wild] will definitely be crucial for the [Pet Shop] expansion.
[Evolution Expansion]... That, is something I'll definitely abuse when [Pet Shop] is unlocked.
[Black Butler Manga Shelf] is something I'll give Ciel, after I show him who I am.
[Emotional Core] is something I barely understand, but I'm keeping it for the sake of necessity.
As for the [Loot Seed Upgrade]... I'm definitely going to see what it involves.
Loot Seed Upgrade:
Can be used on: Any [Loot Seed] aside from [Legendary Loot Seed].
Cost: 5 [Loot Seeds] of the same rarity.
That makes sense...
And since I managed to have a 'fifth' division...
Time to take a trip to my [Shop]. Or rather... my 'house'.
Making my way to it, I mentally smiled as 'Time Lord logic' took over.
After all, although its a small house outside, it's bigger on the inside.
... With a nearly perfect interior to not raise suspicion.
Nearly.
On purpose, I installed an 'attic ladder' on the second floor. Sure, it's normal... but if anyone has an eye for actual detail, and know their math, the 'attic' should be impossible, since it should instead lead to the roof, but the roof has no trap door.
Not to mention... how many people would truly notice a trap door leading to somewhere impossible?
Some things are best left hidden in plain sight.
Heading into the [Shop], I quickly warped to the [Magic Research Lab]...
And got to work researching runes.
Runes: A written spell in a stone. With their names being what they are, they seem like the bare basics... but even a small spark can light an entire oil tanker on fire.
Material(s): Stone
Discovered Runes:
-Mana
-Fire
-Wind
-Heal
-Water
-Earth
-Golem
-Light
I was making slow progress... but it's well worth it. With the [Fire Rune], I have my own stove and heater. [Wind Rune] provides a cool breeze to beat the heat. [Water Rune] provides clean water to drink. [Earth Rune] actually helps out with in the [Quarry], providing me a way to move and obtain the ore much more quickly. However... All of these runes need a steady supply of mana or magic. That's where the [Mana Rune] comes in, providing a steady source of mana once introduced to some nearby runes.
On another note, [Golems] can only be 'made' of solid substances, not liquid or gas. I was severely disappointed, considering how I wanted to make a 'Water' [Golem].
But to actually apply the runes together... it's a bit like programming.
Speaking of 'programming' and '[Golems]', the second one I made was a [Clay Golem], with the following programs/tasks/orders 'installed' into it.
Restock Golem (Clay):
Form: Humanoid (Localized Race by default)
Orders:
When a certain stock of items in 'Front' of [Shop] is below 50 percent:
1. Go to [Storage] and gather the [Item(s)] that are running low.
2. After gathering stock, go to 'Front' of [Shop] towards where current low stock is.
3. Fill stock and repeat until stock is at least 80 percent full.
4. Return to [Storage] and stand-by.
It was a pain, but well worth it.
Same goes with the other two.
Loot Golem (Clay):
Form: Humanoid
Orders:
When [Loot Seed] is fully grown:
1. Open [Loot Seed].
2. Retrieve generated item/subject from 'chest'.
3. Move item/subject to [Storage].
4. Return to [Private Lab] and stand-by.
Loot Planting Golem (Clay):
Form: Serpentine
Orders:
When there isn't a [Loot Seed] present and/or growing in [Rapid Pot: Soil from Eden: Loot Seed]:
1. Place resulting [Loot Seed(s)] into [Storage].
2. Take one (1) [Loot Seed] from [Storage].
3. Plant [Loot Seed] in [Rapid Pot: Soil From Eden: Loot Seed].
4. Stand-by.
It's a bit wordy, but I found that each [Golem], depending on how complex they are, accept different kinds of orders.
Since [Clay] is a malleable material, but rather simplistic and weak, it can only take 1 set of orders.
Still... well worth it, considering it's early automation.
Making two more [Golem Runes] and [Mana Runes], I quickly headed to the [Crafting Room] to test out something.
Muttering to myself as I gathered construction materials into a pile, "Wood... Concrete... Metal... Clay..."
Taking out a single [Golem Rune] and [Mana Rune], I placed them into the pile before stepping back.
Instantly, the pile shook before 'wrapping' itself around the runes before taking on a more humanoid torso appearance made up of the materials I mentioned.
Golem Discovered!
[Construction Golem]
This Golem is made to specifically 'build' large scaled projects via preinstalled [Craft] Skill.
Can only [Craft] one thing at a time.
Depending on the size of the project and the number of [Construction Golems] available, construction time can be greatly reduced.
[Construction Pile] recipe discovered!
Construction Pile: Everything you need to make a [Construction Golem].
Materials:
- 1 [Golem Rune]
- 1 [Mana Rune]
- 25 Wood
- 25 Clay
- 25 Concrete
- 25 Metal
I'm so going to abuse the heck out of this.
I quickly made two more [Construction Golems], before looking through the various recipes... And found what I was looking for.
Rune Fusion Bench: Find new elements and forces to use [Runes] for! Combine Runes to discover new ones, and bring about a change!
Materials:
- 30 Wood
- 8 Metal
- 100 [Mana Runes]
Say what you want... but I'm going to automate making [Runes], and actually do stuff!
I'll make it possible and have it up and running by next world, damn it!
A three months later...
Sighing in relaxation, I made myself comfortable in my sofa.
Say what you want about hard work, but sometimes, the results are worth it.
Fused Rune Results:
Fire + Water = Steam
Mana + Golem = Animation
Fire + Earth = Lava
Light + Steam = Energy
Wind + Earth = Sand
Mana + Golem + Earth = Etching
There were tons more, but nothing much of interest.
I managed to max out the [Loot Seed] into [Legendary Loot Seed], but... the [Soil From Eden] lost its effects, and even with the [Rapid Pot], it takes about 28 days for the loot to generate.
But aside from the currently stored items... the 'Legendary' results were well worth it.
Black Butler anime 'Books': The DVDs of Book of Circus, Book of Murder, and Book of Atlantic, all in omniversal translation!
Instant Cinema: Ever wanted to pull a 'Characters Watching [media here]'? Well this remote will allow you to do so! Just... be warned that instead of a movie room, it's more of a huge living room. Drinks and Food included.
Rune Factory recipe: Making the basic runes is now automated! Assembly is required, though, but it's well worth the trouble, right?
Materials:
- 50 Metal
- 10 [Etching Runes]
- 25 [Earth Runes]
- 8 [Animation Runes]
- 100 [Mana Runes]
- 10,000 [Alcohol]
The last one... it's somewhat of a dozy, but I'm making progress with the alcohol.
The reason I'm not rushing it... is because while the wealth would be no problem, it'll end up being suspicious in the eyes of the public in the long run.
A Funtom worker being an alcoholic? How does this man get his wealth, despite his paycheck? Where does he put the crates of alcohol?
It's the little questions that'll lead to an investigation... leading to question that I don't want answered.
Sipping some tea, I muttered, "I wonder... Is polygamy such a thing?"
In this world, yes... but it's frowned upon. Concubine(s) are somewhat more acceptable.
Chuckling to myself, I slowly frowned.
Question to System: I'm finding myself lonely, despite the people around me... Aside from [Familiars], how do I get a more permanent 'companionship'?
Answer: That would be revealed in your next world.
Sighing to myself, I muttered, "Of course..."
Question to System: ... Am I capable of repairing the Renbourn Workhouse?
Answer: Yes.
Good.
It'll be useful in the long run. After all... I now have a total of 25 [Construction Golems], ready to be put to use.
Knock-Knock-Knock!
Blinked in slight surprise, I got myself dressed before peeking at who was outside.
It was Sebastian.
Opening the door, I frowned, "Not that it isn't a bother for you to come here, Sebastian... But why are you here?" The demonic butler answered, "Forgive me if I'm interrupting anything, but those Circus Staff, Lady Elizabeth, and the Pnantomhive Servants are gathered. The Young Master wishes to see what they have to do with anything?"
Smiling, I requested, "I'll meet you in the manor. Let me just grab three things from my inventory, and I'll be right there." Bowing before leaving, I watched Sebastian leave before closing the door and putting on my best clothes. After doing so, I quickly grabbed the [Healing Coffin], [Black Butler anime 'Books'], and [Instant Cinema].
Time to be the biggest 'butterfly', but hopefully 'flap' it the correct way.
A/N: AUTOMATION!
The best kind of work-around for future hard work.
With that out of the way...
I'm accepting [Items] and/or [Familiars], due to the [The Chicken of the Wild].
The [The Chicken of the Wild] was created by [The Dark Wolf Shiro], and we both hatched out the details about how it works.
Not all of the submissions will be accepted, though, so don't expect any submitted items to be accepted just like that.
Next chapter... [King Crimson] will be skipping episodes, and the MC finally gets around to selling from his [Shop].
Stay safe, readers, in these tough times. Wash hands, keep your social distance, and stay healthy.
Posted: 4/7/2020