Chapter 221
Rabbit was from a rural part of the country, but his genius and talent caused him to rise to the top of the Mero Company. In the past, he was the first to recognize that the level 21 Grid had a huge talent and suggested a partnership.
“This commoner, Rabbit, greets the great hero, Duke Grid.”
Rabbit hadn’t changed since the first day they met. He wore thin-rimmed glasses and gave off the impression of a cultured gentleman. There were no signs of greed in his eyes, but he looked more like a saint than a merchant.
But what was the truth? Unlike his appearance, Rabbit was as greedy as Grid. That’s how he was able to succeed as a merchant.
‘A true charlatan gives a sense of confidence to the other person.’
Grid grinned with satisfaction and greeted Rabbit. “You must’ve had a hard time. Isn’t it nice to see people after being stuck in prison for a long time?”
“Thanks to the people of Winston treating me as a hero, Marquis Steim gave me many conveniences.”
“That’s good. I’m relieved to see that you’re healthy. It’s nice to meet you again.”
“…”
Rabbit’s insight detected the changes in Grid. His gestures, expressions, speech, etc. From head to toe, everything about the current Grid was completely different from the Grid of the past. It wasn’t a simple change, so Rabbit felt a thrill.
“I underestimated you.”
The future that Rabbit saw for Grid was the best blacksmith and the richest person. But the current Grid was…
“You are pursuing the path of rising to the top, where everyone will look up at you.”
It was heartfelt appreciation. The Grid from a while ago would’ve overreacted. But now Grid combined reality and humility.
“It’s a challenge. I’m lacking a lot, so I need your help. Will you serve me?”
Rabbit bowed. Then he answered formally, showing his loyalty with honest words.
“Duke Grid, I don’t doubt that you are the one who will make me the richest man on the continent. So I’m willing to follow you.”
Grid also responded honestly. “Not the richest person on the continent. I will be the richest person.”
“Haha, then I will just dream of being rich.”
“So be it.”
Grid smiled as he pulled out the Great Lord’s Sword and laid it on Rabbit’s shoulder. It wasn’t a problem that this was a smithy instead of a palace. Rather, it was more meaningful because a smithy was the place where Grid’s identity was established.
“From this moment on, you will be a viscount of the Eternal Kingdom. But you need only be loyal to me.”
When Marquis Steim was still an earl, he had appointed Grid as a viscount, despite Grid being a commoner. As a duke, Grid also had the authority to arbitrarily give someone a title. But he had no plans to abuse Rabbit, as he planned to give Rabbit a monthly salary that suited his title.
He could sell titles to users, but Lauel had dissuaded him from doing this.
“Both I and my descendants will be faithful only to My Lord.”
A notification window popped up the moment Rabbit made the oath.
[You have used your authority as a duke to appoint ‘Rabbit’ as a viscount.]
[You have an obligation to give Rabbit a monthly salary of 500 gold every month. Rabbit’s loyalty will fall if you don’t pay this salary.]
Delight appeared on Grid’s face.
‘As I expected, he’s a named NPC.’
Name: Rabbit
Age: 37 Gender: Male
Merchant/ Viscount of the
Title: Wealthy Merchant
best merchant of this era. He has the ability to
Level: 307
Strength: 49 Stamina: 380
Agility: 150 Intelligence: 2,241
Power: 1,505
Leadership: 512 Charm: 210
(A+), Detection (A+), Administration (S), Business Acumen (S+), Wisdom
devoted himself to his studies. After proving that he had talent, he received a sponsorship to
but received unfair treatment due to his commoner status. Therefore, he became a
his poor childhood, he has a tendency to
[Composure (A+)]
composure. It’s rare for him to make mistakes
[Detection (A+)]
essence of humans and objects. He can easily communicate
[Administration (S)]
belongs to a certain power, the ability to manage the affairs is excellent. It is at
[Business Acumen (S+)]
Even a piece
of a
and know how of someone who made a
‘S-grade Administration…’
administrator was very important, but it wasn’t an easy task to find one with a high rating. Winston was the second largest city in the
merchant is S+
out of rubbish. Based on the description,
should I
as a merchant?
Reidan. It’s good that you are clearing the
“Too much?”
the number of fields are reduced by a third, it will be enough to feed
situation. “Once the clearing of the fields is done, we plan to expand farming and build this up as an agricultural city. This will be the
Reidan, only a limited number of crops can be grown. Reidan isn’t suitable
In the first place, we were planning to concentrate and export the
He had an
that can be harvested quickly aren’t competitive.
Lauel glared at him.
land is the only way to build up
him. “This is Rabbit. He was once the number two of the Mero Company, the
He was only the number two of a northern
him the Great
“What is this?”
explained to the bewildered Lauel. “Wear
“What are you trying…”
that Grid would listen to the opinion of a merchant over him. He grumbled as he wore the Great Lord’s Sword
“Heok.”
Lauel was
stats and skills. “I’m not discrediting your abilities, but why don’t
“…”
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territory to Rabbit. I will
Rabbit’s administrative
administrator? Isn’t it better to have Rabbit create
ability, I don’t have
of skills was higher than practical abilities. Administrators greatly increased the pace
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