The Lord of Another World: All Wasted at the Beginning, and He Made His Fortune by Taking in the Fem

This is a generally peaceful world after all, so the idea that we can conquer everything by force alone is not feasible.

Karin and Xia Ye were indeed strong, but he was very weak. Even if they could eliminate any opposition, if he was careless just once, everything would be over.

So one must seek more power - wealth, status, popularity, or anything that can protect oneself.

"Director Chen, how is the mine over there now?"

"I have already sent people to conduct a detailed survey. The reserves of magic source stones and spiritual gold there are abundant, and the output is at least 20 gold coins per month. With this income, the annual maintenance expenses of the city circle will be guaranteed."

Each city in the territory requires at least one hundred gold coins in maintenance costs each year, and this expense was originally paid by the Marquis' family.

But after the Marquis's death, all the family properties were immediately out of control, and Aarons could not get any income from them at all.

"Is that enough? Then I won't think of any other solution for now."

"Master, everyone in the city office is very grateful for your decision to hand over the mine you recaptured to us. If you need anything, please feel free to tell anyone here."

After all, I found some disposable income for them, which was a big favor.

"I'll call for help if I need anything. Putting that aside, I came here mainly to ask about the situation in other surrounding cities."

"Nearby cities, Master, have you listened to any local broadcasts or seen any psychic reports recently?"

"Won't they just broadcast some old news?"

Although the concept of live broadcast is not new to this world, the magical equipment that transmits light and shadow in real time must be operated by high-level magicians, so it is not particularly popular.

Most radio and film programs are recorded in advance, so the timeliness of the information is poor. Aarons doesn't pay enough attention to these things, so he can't get much useful information.

"When you went to retake the mines yesterday, some cities just made statements on the radio. They announced that they would manage the affairs of their respective regions on their own until the Empire reassigned lords."

“Isn’t this a disguised declaration of independence?”

"But there has been no response from the imperial capital. His Majesty may have tacitly allowed this situation to happen."

——Why doesn’t the emperor intend to take care of the chaos in the border areas?

Aarons initially thought that something had gone wrong inside the imperial capital, but after remembering Kuran's warning, he suddenly realized a horrifying possibility.

Cadia wants to take this opportunity to invade the Empire. Doesn't the Empire want to take this opportunity to attack Cadia?

"…That would be terrible if that were the case."

"Master, although I don't know what will happen next, you must protect your own life. You are the only heir to the Marquis's family. Only if you are alive can the Marquis's family have a chance to revive."

"I try my best."

Aarons did not have a strong sense of belonging to the Marquis's family, but he did not want to give up his identity and status.

In order to ensure that he can have a stable and prosperous life, he must find a way to overcome these difficulties.

"Also, I heard that a group of people who support me have formed some kind of association?"

"You're talking about those craftsmen... They are basically aliens who are not valued in the city. In the past, only you would communicate with them, so I specially allocated some money to them to let them work harder for you."

Although the unlucky young master has no strength, he is actually not completely useless.

Some seemingly useless connections may not be useful for the time being, but they may play a big role at a critical moment in the future.

"Then I'll go over there and take a look. Director Chen, thank you and the City Office for your support."

"I don't deserve that. Young Master, even if you can't win your own territory from His Majesty, we are willing to leave a place for you to stay here."

Those were all later stories—Aarons didn’t want to think too much about the future right now.

……

The Craftsmen's Guild formed by Aarons' supporters is actually not far from the city hall.

Because the business is not open to the public, the appearance of the association is quite plain. When Aarons stepped into the small courtyard, the oncoming heat wave almost pushed him back.

"I'm sorry, but this place is not open to the public. Why are you here, young master?!"

Mongert, a middle-aged dwarf who was working hard in front of a hot iron furnace, immediately roared excitedly after seeing Aarons.

His voice also attracted the attention of others, and a large group of people in the room immediately ran out, not even caring about their original work.

"Uh... Uncles and aunts, I just came here to take a look..."

Most of those who spontaneously support Aarons are middle-aged and obviously have special physical features.

These people didn't have a high status in the city, and in the past, only the unlucky young masters would communicate with them on an equal footing. So in their eyes, Aarons might be just like the neighbor's kid.

"Oh, I didn't expect this... Hurry up and find a chair for the young master! Aunt You! Go get him a glass of water!"

A large group of people hurriedly welcomed Aarons into the house, and then let him sit in the most comfortable seat in the house. Although there was really no good place to stay in this house full of empty potion bottles and the smell of leather, Aarons did feel their enthusiasm.

"Come, Master, have some water... We didn't have time to prepare tea, please forgive us."

"It's okay, I just stopped by to take a look... Uncle Meng, what are you doing?"

"Haha, business isn't very good for old guys like us anyway. Director Chen suggested that we make something and sell it in the name of the young master, so everyone came here."

This might be a way to regain popularity, but Aarons himself had never thought of this method.

"Yes, Master. Although we can only make low-quality stuff, if it can bring you a good reputation, we will definitely do our best."

These older aliens with various animal ears or horns may really treat Aarons as their own child.

Now that the children are facing difficulties, they naturally start to do what they can.

"To be honest, Master, we old guys have received quite a few orders. I guess it won't be long before everyone knows that you are not a useless person."

"I am truly unworthy of this... If you have any difficulties, I will do my best to help you solve them."

——Aarons was already satisfied knowing that someone was willing to support him.