Lightning Is the Only Way

"Is everything ready?" Gravis asked Orthar.

"Ready," Orthar said. "I have brokered several deals with mining companies for future cooperation. For the next hundred years, we can purchase as many materials as we want from them. Of course, there are some conditions."

Gravis nodded and let Orthar continue.

"When we buy materials, we need to buy at least 20,000 Immortal Stones worth of materials in one go if we want to purchase them at the agreed price. Anything below that, and the price would go up by 10%," Orthar said.

"That's quite a lot," Gravis said, "but if we get a ton of customers, we can probably get that amount quickly. What about advertising?"

"I have given discounts for a couple of schools and teaching offices for their students," Orthar said. "They will get a price cut of 20% of the manufacturing fee for the next 100 years. We might not earn as much, but we will have a steady customer base. As long as they receive one of our products, they will come back."

Gravis nodded again. "What about the opening event?" he asked.

"The flyers have been posted on the most relevant message boards," Orthar said. "By now, many relevant customers should know about the opening event of Gravitas."

Gravitas.

This was the name that Gravis decided to give the shop. When something had gravitas, it meant it had an impact. Additionally, it sounded very similar to his name. The name was just perfect.

agreement with the

shop free of charge, but we also have to recommend them. This is the list," Orthar explained as he transferred a list of shops and their

the beasts?"

informed about Gravitas," Orthar said. "They know that you have been in a natural

Gravis wanted Orthar in this position. Orthar was very methodical, logical, and planning,

you prepared?" Gravis

been waiting for this! I'm so excited to meet

voice. "But father, are you sure that I should greet the customers in person?" she asked. "Maybe it would

"Why?" Gravis asked.

several humans looking at me in fear. My body is filled

to be more direct, which is far easier to handle than a slimy, slippery

still a bit reluctant. She had seen how some humans were afraid of her due to her aggressive appearance. In her mind, Orthar would be a far better fit for her position. After all, he looked like a small, cute octopus, even

order," Gravis

one of the two counters. As long as the shop wasn't overwhelmed with

was Orthar's job while inside the

every customer wanted to sit down for tea first and talk about random stuff. A lot of them would think that this was a waste

be treated like they were royalty, and as long as they

accurately due to his theoretical knowledge about how humans behaved. He would analyze the customer and give Yersi a plan on how she

a nearly broken weapon, some shops might believe that person to be poor. Yet, Orthar was able to see if