Infinite Reincarnation – Arthur Hurt - Chapter 107



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Infinite Reincarnation – Arthur Hurt Chapter 107

21-Arthur Hurt, Baron

When a noble man and a woman marry, the woman receives the title that the man received. For example, if she marries a count or her husband becomes a count, she becomes countess So-and-so. However, titles received in this way are not inherited. They are treated as single titles.

The only cases where a woman’s title could be inherited were when she took over the family line, but this was extremely rare and a son-in-law was essential.

However, it was not a custom that was completely disadvantageous to women. This is because women’s titles are not easily eliminated, even if their husbands die or they divorce. However, they cannot be passed on to their children.

Under this common law, the spouse of a single-born nobleman like Arthur does not, or cannot, receive a title.

This is because the original intention of giving a title to a spouse was to treat the spouse of a nobleman with a title of succession, and then naturally changed into the custom of giving the title of lady.

Is it because the successor to the title often remembers the grudge of not treating his mother properly, and so accidents often occur? It is a custom created by the actions of the nobles to avoid unnecessary grudges.

However, there was no such thing as a single-rank title like a junjak. First of all, the history of the concept of a single-rank title was not that long ago, and it was not inherited. Therefore, there could be no repercussions even if the mother was somewhat ignored as a commoner, and naturally, there was no way that the custom of treating the spouse of a single-rank title well could have arisen.

The queen continued speaking.

“There is a way to prevent divorce proposals from coming to you.”

“What is it?”

“I will also give your wife the title of lady.”

And it was never free.

The queen tapped the paper in Arthur’s hand with her index finger and said:

“Depending on your performance, your wife can become a noble lady too.”

“I will do my best!”

Arthur played an ordinary craftsman who loved his wife.

* * *

“So the people on this list are the ones who will be participating in the music box export business?”

“Yes, this is the list given to me by the Queen.”

Jaran checked the list once more in response to Arthur’s answer and nodded.

“Let me send you an invitation.”

Since this situation was anticipated, Jaran’s response was smooth.

Three days later, about 50 people gathered in the building that Jarani had prepared. They were all well-dressed, as if they had a lot of money, but their attire was closer to that of the bourgeoisie than the aristocracy.

They were not bewildered by Jaran’s invitation, perhaps because they had been warned in advance, and they were not confused when Samuel stood in front of them and explained the export business.

However, Arthur only asked various questions when explaining the specific procedures and methods for providing music box-related technology.

In particular, the issue was how many people to send to receive technology transfer. Arthur limited the person receiving technology transfer to one factory owner. Naturally, protests erupted.

Was it a display of class consciousness, like, “Why would you ask a noble factory owner to do such difficult work?”? The idea was that if that was the case, wouldn’t it be okay to just hire three or four skilled workers to work underneath?

They also have a lot of complaints about the common people. Arthur stubbornly responded while chewing on it inwardly.

“Technology transfer is a very difficult task in practice. I definitely taught it, but if a problem occurs later, I’m sure they’ll say that I didn’t teach it properly. It’s a very frustrating situation.”

“Surely we wouldn’t do that?”

“If you send a stupid employee and it causes a big loss, you will probably do the same.”

Arthur declared.

It was a time when weak people could not succeed. In order to avoid my downfall, I had to shift the blame to others, and it was a time when who had power and connections was more important than judging right and wrong.

Is the shamelessness of blaming others for one’s own mistakes the quality that allows ordinary people to succeed in this day and age?

Arthur looked at the factory owners with cold eyes.

“I’ll say it again, I’m a semi-self-made man. There’s no reason to go through all that trouble to coax and appease people who don’t cooperate. No, it’s much more successful to get rid of people who don’t cooperate and gather only those who do. This is because having too many captains reduces the risk of the ship going down the mountain. Besides, what if you don’t learn it yourself and teach your subordinates, and then those employees run away to a competitor? Can you handle it?”

Everyone had an uncomfortable expression, but they couldn’t refute Arthur’s words.

“I hope you stop joking around. There is nothing more stupid than a factory owner saying he has no knowledge of mechanics.”

After saying that, Arthur immediately tried to explain the music box technology to only the factory owner.

However, since those who came out of the company insisted that they had already agreed to explain it to them, Arthur had no choice but to give a lecture on the entire music box device to all 50 people.

Since the basic principle is a pocket watch, it was not difficult to understand the basic framework. However, a musical understanding was required for the music box cylinder.

This was because the size and rotation speed of the music box cylinder had to be considered depending on how long the music would be played.

“For quick initial profits, I will give you a standard design, so you can proceed with your business based on that. If you continue to produce standard music boxes, please purchase cylinders through Mato Trading Company.”

“Can’t we make the cylinders too?”

“In that case, we need to enter into a separate contract with the music copyright holders.”

“Hey. Is it really necessary to do that?”

“Are you trying to ruin the business?”

“Why do businesses fail?”

Arthur sighed and explained that there had been a copyright revision. Now, the performance rights belong to the copyright holder, and if you want to listen to music through a music player like a music box, you have to consider the performance rights.

“No! Who did such a thing?!”

“It’s me.”

“No, why?!”

“Because it is an important export strategy.”

Arthur exchanged glances with Jaran, who nodded helplessly.

Arthur, with the consent of the country, explained the copyright and copyright management business, and the export strategy that links it with the vested interests of the country in which it will be handled.

This time the merchants were amazed.

“It’s the copyright of that country.”

“It is certainly more stable to be bound by common interests.”

“Then we might be able to sell music box devices steadily.”

Arthur reminded them of an important fact as they murmured.

“People buy music boxes not just because they are expensive, but because they want to listen to music. In other words, it is not the music box that is the main focus, but the music. Don’t get confused.”

Arthur’s strategy was a kind of platform strategy.

If the music box remained simply a novelty device to play with, its sales would have been limited. This is because toys tend to decline with trends. However, if it became a platform for enjoying music, or content, it could consistently create greater demand. And it could even generate revenue by utilizing music copyrights.

Of course, in an era like today where mercantilism and protectionism still remain strong, there were limits to the profitability, but at least it was enough to take over the Kingdom of Skara.

The reason they were able to reveal their business strategy like this was because they had already started first and dominated the market. Even if those in front of them had a royal background, they could not surpass Mato Trading Company, Tsuuraz Craft Guild, and Arthur’s Stronghold in the domestic music box market.

Arthur predicted that if the royal family tried to intervene in the market after some time, they would have to be prepared to expend enormous political power.

“Thank you for your effort.”

Arthur, who had finished his lecture on music box technology, bowed his head slightly toward the people. Then, a merchant raised his hand and asked.

“Why aren’t you giving us the materials?”

“Why do people who don’t produce goods need production data?”

“Didn’t you promise technology transfer?”

“For the sake of confidentiality, we must provide the information only to the factory owners.”

“You don’t trust us?”

“If you trust that information and then go to a factory that says they can produce it cheaper, no matter who takes responsibility, you will never be able to fully recover the damage. And the factory owners here will be the ones who will bear the brunt of that damage.”

At Arthur’s words, the factory owner’s fierce gaze turned to the merchant. Then, the merchant immediately shut his mouth as if he had made a slip of the tongue.

This was because if they failed to secure the initial quantity, they might have to leave the business without even being able to get a foothold.

Arthur nodded at that sight. Could it be that even a tactic of sowing discord can be used as a cure?

Anyway, that was the end of the business meeting. It was time for everyone to go home, but the merchants didn’t leave easily, as if they wanted to talk more with Jaran or Samuel.

Judging from the words they left out, it seems they wanted to divide the countries and regions to which they would export in order to reduce unnecessary competition.

Of course, since it was an expected reaction, a policy regarding it had already been established.

The policy is non-collusion.

Arthur and Jaran agreed that there would be no end to the discussion about how to divide and divide the regions, as each country’s economic power, profitability, and diplomatic relations were all very different.

Why bother interfering and mediating when you’ll only get cursed at and gain nothing?

Even though it was a royal order, I did as much as I could. I had no obligation to feed her, she was not even a child.

Of course, if her performance was good, Viana could become a lady, but Arthur wasn’t too obsessed with it. If her performance was bad and Viana couldn’t become a lady, then she would just stay home and avoid the annoying authors.

Anyway, you can earn enough money by working at home.

“We couldn’t even have a celebration party.”

“You were busy.”

Arthur responded to Jaran’s words. The celebration party Jaran was talking about was a party to celebrate Arthur becoming a baron.

“Still, I can’t just let it go without doing it.”

Arthur responded calmly to Samuel’s words.

“Do I have to do it?”

“If you don’t do it, other people will be disappointed~”

Samuel said mischievously. It wasn’t often that I got a chance to tease Arthur.

Arthur frowned at Samuel’s squeaky voice, but the planning of Arthur Hurt’s party went ahead without a hitch.

“First of all, let’s make the location my house… … .”

“I will prepare the drinks and food, Uncle.”

“Can you do it?”

“Of course.”

Arthur just shook his head as they happily planned the party as if they had been given a title of nobility.

“Wow! It’s big!”

Arriving at the house of Jaran, where Arthur’s noble party was being held, Viana was amazed. Jaran’s house was a mansion with a garden. Judging from the size and splendor of the mansion, it looked like a house where a noble lived.

“Come in.”

“Isn’t the house too big?”

Jaran, who was welcoming Arthur and his wife, answered the question with a strange smile.

“I can easily afford this much with my salary.”

“If commoners lived in houses like this, wouldn’t there be any nobles who would say anything?”

“There are some rich businessmen who live in bigger houses than me.”

Such people naturally acquire titles of nobility.

“Aren’t you going to buy it, Mr. Jaran?”

“Even if you buy that, it’s not worth it.”

Jaran waved his hand. The privileges of a quasi-baron were certainly useful when dealing with commoners, but for Jaran, who was doing business with nobles, they were honestly of little use. In fact, they were more likely to be a hindrance.