Chapter 59

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The idea that "this might not be a viable business" just came to me when Maria's letter arrived just now.

The legal petition was submitted a few days ago.

And the Igor-sama I know is a craftsman with strong convictions.

While I do have some qualities of a craftsman, in reality, I prioritize practical benefits.

Igor-sama thought that I was wary of business interference from the nobility, even though I haven't started my business yet.

"That's why we didn't get along."

"Yes, I apologize for my suspicion."

"No, no, if I had mentioned the nobility when I was thinking of making it an industry, it would have turned out that way. But on the other hand, the exploitation by the nobility must be severe if even you felt wary."

"Well, I've only heard bits and pieces."

I must have remembered a story I heard from Mr. Romanov's lecture before. Mr. Romanov knew the real situation and told us such stories, but for me, to think that all nobles are like that is just a prejudice. I have a narrow perspective.

Let's leave the reflection for later.

Igor-sama said, "I thought you would refuse to offer the materials, so I came to request your cooperation before the second son approached you."

"I thought that if I explained the purpose of the law, you would cooperate without hesitation, and I thought you might indulge in a bit of wordplay. But the timing was bad."

"Yes, that's right. Well, seeing... that kind of appearance, I was a bit on edge. I'm very sorry."

"Then, let's call it even. ...So, to be straightforward, would you cooperate if you had the materials?"

"Of course."

There's no reason to refuse.

Actually, it's a perfect opportunity for me to popularize the craft and increase demand.

Besides, I have other things I want to patent, so even if it's not a favor, it would be a small favor.

Igor-sama smiled, perhaps sensing my various calculations.

"Then, it's settled. I'll try to get the materials. I'll also tell him to inform the Emperor and Empress about your family's involvement as a collaborator."

Oh, that's not good.

If my parents found out what I can do, I would become a target for exploitation. So I shook my head vigorously in denial.

"I don't want my family name to be used!"

"Eh? Why?"

"I'm estranged from my parents! If they find out I'm doing something that could make money, they'll take it away!"

"Ah, a heartwarming relationship, huh. You and he have that in common..."

No, not at all.

Come to think of it, are there any noble families that get along well with their parents?

If he has that in common, the second son must have a bad relationship with his parents too.

Feeling a bit of sympathy, Igor-sama tilted his head.

"So, how do you plan to start the industry?"

"Well, um, I haven't thought of anything specific... but at first, I thought I would sell the items I made to the nobility and use the money to train craftsmen... something like starting a company."

"A company, huh..."

"I thought about training local people as craftsmen, and when the company grows, I could hire local people for administrative work, which would benefit the citizens of Kikunoi..."

My voice lost strength as I spoke, because I realized how difficult it would be.

I thought, "This is it!" in a rush, but without a business plan or funds, why did I think it would work?

Feeling a bit embarrassed, I looked down, and a small hand, slightly smaller than an adult's, gently patted my head.

When I looked up, Igor-sama was smiling gently.

"...That's a good spirit. Well, anyway, why don't you decide on a company name first? I'll help you promote it. And funds? We'll figure something out."

"Eh!? But..."

"When you had that idea, didn't you think, 'This is a business opportunity!'? If so, it'll be fine. My blessing will ensure that things work out."

Igor-sama's blessing is said to attract opportunities and good fortune when a business opportunity is recognized.

In fact, the idea to turn the craft into a small industry at this timing, and the fact that the second son was given a blessing, and the information from Maria about the princess, were all results of the blessing I received.

"What was it? 'Butterfly Effect,' right? A small thing can lead to something big. To me, the blessing I gave you is like a butterfly's wing, but in this country, it's causing a big wave."

"Butterfly Effect..."

I think it's a type of 'Chaos Theory,' something like, "A butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could cause a storm in Texas," right?

It was a phrase my best friend liked, so I thought it was his way of explaining, but I was surprised to learn that actual scholars gave lectures with similar titles.

It's a poetic way of saying it, yes.

Anyway, I was surprised to find that the term 'Butterfly Effect' existed in this world.

But it seems it doesn't.

Behind me, the three elves were whispering, "Alyosha, do you know 'Butterfly Effect'?" "No, Lala?" "I've never heard of it."

Watching them, Kousuke raised his hand enthusiastically.

"God, what does that mean?"

"Ah, I think... if a butterfly flaps its wings here, a storm might occur on the other side of the world... something like that. In short, a seemingly insignificant small thing can lead to something unexpected and significant."

"Hmm, I understand what I didn't understand!"

"Got it. Well, it's not a big deal. It's a theory from another world."

What!?

Everyone except Kousuke and Regulus froze at the shocking words.

"Another world...?"

"Y-Yes, another world. He seems to have memories from another world from birth. I thought this was what he meant by that."

What a surprise.

So, like me, he has memories from a 'past life,' though I don't know if he reincarnated with his personality intact. But there are others like us.

Which world is it?

If he knows about the 'Butterfly Effect,' it might be the same world. If so, we could cooperate more. And if he's Japanese and died around the same time, that would be even more helpful.

After a moment of hesitation, I asked Rottenmayer to bring curry powder from the kitchen.

While Rottenmayer was in the kitchen, I wrote down the general method of making curry in 'Japanese' and the local language on a piece of paper, folded it, and transformed it into a blouse shape.

I handed it to Igor-sama along with the curry powder in a sterilized glass vial.

"What is this?"

"It's curry powder. The usage is written on the paper. Please give it to the second son. If he has wisdom from another world, he should understand how to use it."

"Hmm... well, okay. I'll take it."

"Also, the company name is 'Effet Papillon.' I just decided it."

"What does it mean?"

"It means 'Butterfly Effect' in the language of another world. Please tell him that."

"Understood. Since the business is settled, I'll inform him and arrange for the materials."

"Understood."

After finishing the expensive tea, Igor-sama stood up gracefully. His figure gradually faded, and with a flash of light, he was gone.

The slightly warm tea cup was the only proof that someone had been there.

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