The day of celebration is approaching.

Sean has become busy in his idle job, and recently there will be many places that he needs to inspect in person.

And I can take this opportunity to go out and walk around the palace. In fact, I can openly go to Claude's factory...

"How's it going lately? Are there still people coming to steal your skills?"

Sean had a brief conversation with Claude in the carriage.

Most of the time I just listen to the other party's reports, especially on the progress of the product.

The medicine is now in mass production, but because the raw materials are difficult to find, it is not possible to purchase them in large quantities.

"There are still some people like that sometimes. No matter how hard we try to prevent them, we can't stop them. Sometimes they disguise themselves as delivery people and sneak in. If I hadn't found one myself that day, I might not have discovered it. It's so abominable!"

Claude said angrily.

"It seems this kind of thing is unavoidable. As long as there's profit involved, people will squeeze in even if it means breaking their heads!"

"Then what should we do? Brother Sean, we can't let them steal our research results for nothing." Claude was also anxious.

He is not a so-called genius, he just likes to study things.

But that interest would slowly fade away as he accumulated more and more wealth. Back when he was in Koga City, he didn't know anything about guns and gunpowder. He came up with some ideas about gunpowder and guns, and he kept researching in order to improve his family's business.

Day and night, even waking up early to see him trying in the store...

But that kind of professionalism was only two years ago. Now, after coming from Oro City, Claude is considered a wealthy businessman, and he is still a young businessman.

The change in his heart was no longer the unknown boy he used to be. Sean could see it from his conversation with Illya... and Oro City now belonged to Jagun, so he might even be the brother of the lord's wife!

There is nothing to say about his status. To get the noble title he wants, he just needs to ask for it.

So there have been very few breakthroughs in the past six months.

This is probably the reason why he called on Yorkie to help.

"Well...we still have to do things to stop outsiders from stealing, otherwise anyone can come in, but this obviously won't keep them out completely."

Sean thought about it.

"Recently, someone in the palace suggested that the military also participate in the research and development of artillery and other weapons. However, they know that I'm the one behind you, so they don't dare to bring it up rashly... Besides, the Sun King promised me that I would develop it myself, and that shouldn't change for the time being."

"But what..." Claude asked.

"However, I don't know how long this situation can last. Jagun is not a small country, so it will be very fast if it wants to develop. Moreover, we have enough financial resources to hire high-tech mechanics from countries like Borg. If the Sun King relaxes his policies in the future, even if they don't participate, they will become our competitors!"

Sean had thought about this before.

And it can’t be stopped!

Even if the Sun King is willing to keep his promise, his two younger brothers and sisters may not.

It is impossible for such a large country to have only one military factory. They can easily hire mechanics from the Borg or other Zambutal countries to build one themselves.

Judging from the war between the Bashalan Empire and the Borg, the Borg have a very significant advantage in technology, and they may even surpass Claude.

"We won't be able to compete that way."

"But the Borg only focus on machinery and ignore business, so I asked you to build something in the near future!"

"Brother Sean, what you mean is... we should start saving money?"

"Um."

Nodded.

Claude now also followed him from other cities, so he has some knowledge. The things in the military factory can be sold to the army.

But how much can the army consume!

In the absence of war, the reserves from the first few years will not be scrapped until many years later. Even if they are sold to other countries in the desert, they will not be very useful. They are far less practical than civilian medicines or civilian tools, and they can't make a lot of money.

"We need to save more money. We need to get it from Barnil and the others, and then from you... maybe we'll need it even more in the future. So while they're still fighting for the military factories, we should take over the pharmaceutical market. That way, we can capture most of the civilian market. You should have a plan for this, right?"

Sean just gave a reminder, after all, Claude was born a real businessman.

When to promote, when to stimulate consumption... he knows these things better than me.

"I understand! Brother Sean. Then I will start with several important markets in the capital in the next few days."

"Well, be more stable. After all, you are an outsider. If necessary, I plan to ask the people from the Wizard Clock Tower to accompany you."

"National Wizarding Organization??!!"

"That's right, I'll take care of these... You go first."

After seeing Claude off in the carriage, Sean went to look at the viewing platforms that had been built at the parade sites of several planned celebration activities.

"I didn't expect that His Highness was planning to take over the commercial street as well?"

In addition to Illya who has always been with him, there was also a high-level guard, Mirko, who accompanied him.

As an old court wizard and one of the powerful men of the previous era... he only needs to listen to these things once to know what the other party is going to do!

"I had this idea. After all, having money is better than anything else. I can also hire new mechanics to develop machines for me. Also, maintaining those investigators is an expense."

So far, Oro City is actually still his own territory.

In order to thank him and show his loyalty to the Weigel family, Luke has been adding some money to his taxes in recent times.

It means that you still have income!

But that income is not enough.

"Then why did you bring out the wizard clock tower? Do you trust Griffin and that little girl who watches the stars every day so much?"

"It's not a matter of trust, but it would be easier to talk if there is a mutual interest!" Sean said.

He took a look at Mi'er's charming smile.

"Your Highness is beginning to become like the Queen in her old days."

"Oh? This is the first time I've heard such a description."

Just as the carriage was slowly passing through a commercial street, a royal guard on horseback suddenly came running over to report.

"Your Highness, the High King wants you to return to the palace immediately! Something has happened."

"What's up?"

You're coming out now to say something happened when everyone is preparing for the celebration?

"The tribute team was attacked last night!!"