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Chapter 213
Practicality
"22,350 people... and two more..."
The administrator, Isabella, muttered while looking at the numbers on the received document with a troubled expression.
"That's a considerably troubling number. We're continuing to build buildings right now, but even so, accommodating this many is a difficult scale."
"I suppose so."
"And since they're women and elders on top of that... we might end up running a deficit for the time being."
E nu m̌ а
We've been accepting refugees well until now, but that was because there was usable labor.
What Ferda brought in were women, children, and elders.
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"People living is all similar anyway. We just need to find a way."
And such worry didn't even need to be done for long.
An elderly noblewoman came to find them and greeted them politely.
Wе̌b̌n̂о v еl Eñu m̀á
She was wearing commoners' clothes, but the dignity emanating from her face clearly showed she was a noble.
"It is an honor to meet you, Ferda Regent-nim. I am Esmeralda, who was the lady of House Decalia."
"It is an honor to meet you, Countess Decalia. Decalia... that's a count family under Duke Urey, correct? What brings you here?"
"It may be presumptuous, but I have come to this position representing all the refugees. If it's not rude, may we have a conversation?"
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"Of course. We were just discussing the refugees with the administrator anyway."
"I see."
W̆е b̌.ṅ о́ v̂ еl̀ Е̊n u mа̇
He offered her a seat and had her sit.
Countess Decalia expressed her thanks to Ferda in a composed tone.
"I understand you brought us here to keep your promise with Duke Urey. Suddenly accepting this many refugees must be a great difficulty for you."
"Not at all."
"You needn't hide it. I was once someone who managed a territory, so I know. My late husband wasn't one to sit still, so I handled almost all the financial matters myself. Poor person..."
Countess Decalia shed tears thinking of her husband, then spoke.
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"Anyway, they say guests and fish start to stink after three days. We're still unwelcome guests. Fulfilling the promise with Duke Urey is good, but in the end, to survive, we must become self-reliant as members, not guests."
"You are absolutely right."
"So would you please accept this?"
At Esmeralda's gesture, other women behind her brought four chests and placed them in front.
When opened, they were packed full of precious treasures and gold coins.
"What is all this?"
Е n u_m̆ а
"These are the treasures we brought when leaving our territory. It's not much, but we'd like you to use it as development funds for our refugee district."
"Judging by the amount... it seems the noblewomen gathered all their assets, but if you put this much out, what remains for you?"
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"The sense of duty as nobles to care for our people will remain. That alone is enough."
Countess Decalia smiled softly.
"Those standing in noble positions must bear responsibilities befitting them. If everyone is caught up in baseless luxury and greed during difficult times, they'll lose even what they have. That's why I wish to fulfill my duty like this."
Noble honor, huh.
Е nǔ m̊ а̇
Duke Urey and his subordinates moved to protect their honor as humans.
Even their wives don't hesitate to do what they must—how dazzling is that?
Ferda asked Countess Decalia.
"How would you like me to proceed?"
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"First, evenly distributing the refugees is the important task. Even if the Far East is close to the Devil's Land, there's farmland, isn't there?"
"That's correct."
Ën̊ů m̃ а́. і̇d̈
"Please grant settlement support funds so women from farming families can settle there, and I also beg you to request cooperation from the lords of various regions."
"It's possible. But wouldn't preparing to move to other regions right now, when they've just settled in, be too hasty?"
"If not now, it's too late. If they try to settle in autumn, they'll have to overcome the locals' territorialism. We must spread people out during this season when vegetation is abundant, so they can sow even a little more and harvest even a little more while there's more labor."
"I see."
It was something Ferda or Isabella might have overlooked, spoken persuasively and logically.
Countess Decalia added with a gentle smile.
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"And please don't worry. The one ordering this isn't the Regent-nim but me, so I'll bear all the criticism. So that Ferda Regent-nim can keep your promise with the Duke."
"Won't you hear resentment instead?"
"How many times does a noble hear resentment? It's a villain's role someone must take. If not a poisonous old woman like me, who would do such a thing?"
Poisonous old woman, she says.
Where would there be a more reliable woman than this?
"How many would leave if we do that?"
Е nŭ mа̌
"Then at least 10,000 will leave within two months at the latest."
Still, 10,000 remained.
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These were people living in the city or nobles.
The problem of housing and the surrounding environment was still large.
"What about doing it this way?"
"Please speak."
E n̂ üṁ_а. ĩd̄
"We'll accept the items you've gathered, but we'll hold them not as territory development donations but as deposits."
"Deposits, you say?"
"Among you, there are young ladies who've reached marriageable age, aren't there? If they're sent off to marry without proper dowries, they'll only face cold treatment. As someone who promised the Duke, I cannot let that happen."
"But if we don't give anything to Hestia Village, it'll be awkward..."
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"Then you just have to take that much responsibility."
Ferda proposed to her.
Е ǹ_um̆.a
"I'll designate one of the districts under development as the refugee district and appoint you, Countess Decalia, as its chief. Please take charge of operations as the Refugee District Chief."
"M-me, you say?"
"You assisted your late husband in managing the territory, and you came as the refugees' representative, so I believe you have deep trust. Even the same words will be listened to more closely from you."
Ferda saw potential in Countess Decalia.
That this person would actively help them assimilate into Hestia's life, and simultaneously develop it.
"I'll prioritize support for whatever you need. Please tell me anytime."
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Countess Decalia burst into tears at Ferda's consideration.
It was the relief of the thought that she'd miserably die as someone with nowhere to go completely disappearing, and the sorrow of losing her husband pouring out.
After calming down somewhat, Countess Decalia humbly placed her hand on her chest.
"Since Ferda Regent-nim has given me this opportunity, I will try to lead the refugees without bringing shame to the name of House Decalia."
* * *
Hestia Refugee District officially began operations under Countess Decalia's management.
Wе̄b_n о v е l Е n.u m̂ӑ
Countess Decalia first taught the basics of management to the other noblewives.
Since they were people who received higher education, their understanding was quick and the system settled well.
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Among the educated noblewives, the excellent ones were elected as managers of the orphanage and senior center.
Those far from management learned Countess Decalia's teaching methods and became teachers, teaching writing to commoner women and children.
Helping everyone get new opportunities in this new land with all their might—that was the noble duty they possessed.
The refugee district was putting effort into education like this.
Е nǔ m̆ а̄
The middle class greatly rebelled against this fact.
They were teaching writing—something exclusive to intellectuals—not only to women but even to the poor, so it didn't look good to them.
But at such times, Ferda answered like this.
-Hestia is a land of opportunity built from bare ground. Opportunity is equal for all.
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Since an opportunity to fill the always-lacking skilled personnel arose, Ferda rather spared no support.
Taking this chance, he also gave equal opportunities to other refugee-born people to learn the basics of writing.
Ê n ú mã
"Ferda Regenteeeeeent!"
Ferda frowned the moment he heard that annoying high-pitched voice.
Shortly after, a demon who came and went like it was her own house ran in with a sulky face.
"You're in the refugee district, right?"
"Yeah."
"I went there with the heart of a saint doing volunteer work, without a shred of selfishness, but there was a sign like this!"
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-No men allowed except for business.
-Especially Penelope entry strictly forbidden.
The first thing done for the refugee district's stabilization was minimizing contact with outsiders.
Men except for certified guards and construction workers were banned from entry.
The moment they were caught hitting on women, they were expelled without question—a strong measure that raised the refugee district's stability.
"I'm getting treated the same as those other rutting men?! That's absurd!"
Ŵ ě b n ō v е̇l̃ Е́ num̈а
"It is absurd."
You're worse than them.
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Ferda sent a pathetic look.
"Then can you erase that sign?"
"No."
"Why!"
Ŵ_е́b́ no v̆ е l E n̊û mа̀
"Because it's obvious you'll do something pathetic, so entry is forbidden."
"Wh-what! Such words!? I'll have you know I'm developing products! Can't you see, Penelope Product Planning Director!"
"What would a product-making bastard need in the refugee district?"
"Obviously lingerie."
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"Lingerie?"
Wondered what that meant.
Ẃѐb n̈ о́ v̆ é l̃ Eň.ů m̌а́
Penelope pulled out an item as if prepared.
"This is it!"
The item she showed was extremely bizarre.
"What's this rag?"
"It's not a rag, it's clothing?"
"With this little fabric area, it's clothing?"
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"That's what makes it good?"
"...?"
"Seems you don't understand, so think of it this way. For example..."
She whispered secretly.
"Imagine Her Highness Valdrova wearing this."
"..."
Ẇ е b́ n оv е l̂ Ёn u m̊ǎ
"In a situation where that fair skin is blatantly exposed, with just these string rags hanging on her hips, how would it be? And it's baaarely visible, hehehe..."
"..."
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"Is your imagination lacking? If you want, I can transform into Valdrova-nim and do a fitting—."
"The moment you do, I'll give you the most miserable death."
Ferda emitted killing intent without leaving any room, warning her strongly.
"N-no, it's a joke! How could I dare imitate Her Highness's appearance, ahahaha!!"
Е̄ n̆üm̃ а
Penelope laughed with a pale face, smoothing over the situation.
"Anyway, this confirms it."
"Right? Hurry up and give me the refugee district pass..."
"You're banned from entry forever."
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"Huh?!"
"And step down from the Product Planning Director position too."
Е n u mа̊.. ĩ ḋ
"Why!!"
"Since you do nothing but play and eat except making these vulgar, impractical items, why would I keep you seated there?"
"That's not true! I have other items besides my sexy and elegant lingerie!"
"Prove it right now. If your ability is proven, I'll allow everything, lingerie or whatever."
"Haa! I didn't want to bring this out... Here, look! The Product Planning Director's true colors!"
The item she pulled out dramatically was a strange object forming a triangular body.
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"What kind of item is this?"
"This is called a fidget spinner."
"Fidget spinner?"
"You hold this center with your thumb and index finger, and spin this like this...!"
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"It spins smoothly!"
Е́_ṅ ù mа̂.. і d
"It rolls well."
"Right?!"
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"And?"
"Huh?"
"What else is there?"
"Nothing?"
Ӗ nu m а
"Then what's the purpose of this item?"
"It just feels good spinning, doesn't it? Is there anything more needed?"
Whirrrr.
Ferda stared blankly at the spinner spinning in Penelope's hand, then asked.
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"Who appointed you as Product Planning Director?"
Since he couldn't slit this woman's throat, he thought he should at least slit her boss's throat.
Е̊ n̄ üm а̃
"Our pretty and sexy Garnet Swallow-nim with the Explosive Body!"
Of all people, it's someone I can't get rid of.
Ferda thought if there was any way to screw her over.
Then an idea suddenly flashed.
"You're confident this item will succeed?"
"Of course!"
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"Then that means you're fine with this item deciding the fate of your lingerie business?"
"When you put it like that, I'm a bit worried..."
"If you don't even have that much confidence, just quit and laze around, no?"
"Stop ignoring a demon! I have confidence!"
Good, caught her.
"Remember clearly. If this fails, you're done for."
Wе̂b́ n ō v̂е̄ l Е n um̂ а
"Understood!"
"Good, get lost."
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"I'll go, but..."
Penelope slyly held out her hand.
"Give me money."
"What money?"
Еn u.m̀ ã. і d̄
"Product development cost."
"I have to give money to sell this crap?"
"This crap, my ass! I worried and worried and worried and worried and made this item that has zero practicality but people will go crazy for! And it'll hugely influence my later business, so you have to give money!!"
"...How much?"
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"100 Golden. It's in the contract?"
"..."
Е̄ nů ḿ à..і̄d́
"Oh my, cheap, cheap! 100 Golden is practically free~!"
Ferda threw the money pouch at her feet with a disgusted look.
Penelope grabbed the pouch like a dog, eyes sparkling.
"Yay! Today's a binge party! Hestia's pretties! Unni's coming!"
They say the country's money is blind money, but to be extorted by that bastard.
Ferda, clumped with justice, contacted Stefan to issue a death sentence to Penelope.
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And explained about the fidget spinner item.
-I want to say it might make money.
What came back was a survival report.
"...This thing?"
-Yes.
"It looks completely useless, what helps?"
Е̄n̈u m а́. і d́
-In the world, there are more things that sell well for no reason than things that sell well because they're useful. Luxury goods are exactly that, right? Uncomfortable but dangling them is noblewomen's vanity.
"Hmm..."
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-By the way, how much royalty did you agree to give?
"No royalty, just 100 Golden as development cost."
-100 Golden? That's a real profitable deal, isn't it? I think you'll recover several dozen times that.
"That much?"
W̃ ebn̂о v̂е l̄ Е nu m a
-If you refine and make it well, it could gain popularity among the middle class too. Try releasing at 30 Shilling each. I'll push it properly. I'll prepare related secondary businesses in advance too.
"...Thanks for the advice."
Ferda couldn't bring himself to admit it.
That a third-rate low-grade demon's item would be popular.
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'At 30 Shilling each, too?'
Even from a noble's perspective, it wasn't a good enough price to spend money on such a useless item.
Ẁеb̈ n̂ ôvё l̀ Е ñ um̌а̇
It'd be less useless to just throw money on the ground.
Whirrrr!
It's something that doesn't make sense logically.
Of course, the most nonsensical thing among them was the fact that Penelope was right.
'This thing must not succeed.'"
Whirrrr!
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Ferda spun the spinner, made a decision, and wrote something down.
Fidget Spinner Price: 6 Golden.
Ferda raised the price 20 times higher than Stefan's suggested price.
'With this, it absolutely can't succeed.'"
There'll be some loss, but if I can chase Penelope away, what's the big deal?
Ferda established his own wicked plan and sent it as documents to Hestia Trading Company.
Е̌ n uḿ а .i d̂
* * *
-You know? That strange new item at Hestia Trading Company lately.
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-Fidget spinner? My son went crazy wanting to buy it. What's so good about such a useless thing...
-No, it's more worth buying than I thought. My son was spinning it, and it was weirdly addictive so I bought one for myself too. The reason nobles are carrying them around isn't for nothing.
-It looked like nothing special? They carry that?
-It's several times more splendid than what's on the market! If you commission the Trading Company, they even embed gems and decorate properly for nobles' items! They say specialist craftsmen are making good money lately.
Еñ u̇ m а̀
-That much? Then I should get one too.
-Hey, it's sold out now so you can't even get it. If you want to get one, you'll have to go to Hestia Trading Company and wait a week to barely receive it?
-Ugh... but I don't want to be a father behind the trend... guess I have no choice but to send a servant to get it.
-Trends are truly scary, aren't they! Haha!
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