Release that Witch - Chapter 1041

Chapter 1041
Chapter 1041: A Strange Wound





Translator: TransN Editor: TransN
"A vertically integrated conglomerate . . . " Roland whispered .

"What?" Victor was stunned . "If you've any question about my plan, I can explain it again—"

"No, thanks . " Roland waved his hand . "I think it's an interesting plan, and it seems feasible . I just want to know how long it'll take you to collect enough funds for it . "

Victor's eyes shone with joy . "I knew you would understand it . Please excuse me for being blunt, Your Majesty . If you were a merchant, you'd definitely own a great Chamber of Commerce!"

It sounded like Victor was degrading the king by comparing him to a merchant, but Roland understood that for a businessman from the Kingdom of Dawn, praising someone's business talent was the sincerest form of flattery .

The business model suggested by Victor reminded Roland of modern companies that had an integrated system for production, supply, and marketing in the previous world where he had lived .

He had never expected that he would hear such a detailed commercial development plan from a man in this world . Compared to the conventional Chambers of Commerce, Victor understood more advanced concepts . He planned to include both production and sales in his business . He was willing to provide technology, employ a large number of people, and be responsible for his own profits and losses .





Roland thought that this might also be an opportunity for himself .

In the past few years, his domain had rapidly expanded, but many management problems had also emerged . Most of the industries and projects in Graycastle were directly operated by the Administrative Office . The officials had to spend lots of time managing people and funds, which made the government departments overstaffed and greatly affected the government's administrative efficiency .

Since the officials' personal interests had nothing to do with the profit and loss situation of these "state-owned enterprises", they only worked according to the king's orders and tried their best to maintain these enterprises' stability . In the early stage of development, such enterprises, under the total control of the government, could quickly meet the kingdom's demands and complete some high-risk projects, but they weren't suitable for all economic endeavors .

Given these realities, Roland had only focused on developing heavy industries . Neverwinter did not have enough workers and the Administrative Office did not have enough qualified officials to develop light industries .

It was simple to give an order, but it was not always simple to carry it out . Even if it was just an expansion project, like building another steam engine assembly plant, he would still need lots of money and many trained workers .

But now, he realized that he had another option .

He could encourage private investment and let the businessmen organize things . He had no reason to turn Victor down, who came to him even before he adopted such policies .

Although it was a "foreign company", whose profits would inevitably go back to the Kingdom of Dawn, he did not mind it very much since its production department would remain in Graycastle .





After reaching a preliminary agreement, Roland accompanied Victor to the gate of the castle . "By the time you're ready, I'll be able to provide you with the new cotton seeds . But I need to tell you something in advance . If some day someone else wants to imitate you and comes to the Administrative Office asking for the seeds, we'll sell the seeds to them at the same price . I want to see as many goods on the market as possible because I want to make prices more affordable for my people . I hope you understand that . "

"I understand, Your Majesty," Victor replied, with a confident look in his eyes . "Merchants from the Kingdom of Dawn never dread competition . My father always said that from the moment we were born, the competition has already begun . "

When he was about to leave, Roland stopped him . "Wait, I've another question . My minister found that you paid taxes to Longsong Stronghold six years ago . Why did you do that? It was easy for you to not pay at that time, wasn't it?"

Victor nodded . "Yes, it was, but back then, the lord promised that he would provide conveniences and protection for merchants who paid taxes . He honored his commitment and protected us when we were traveling between Border Town and Longsong Stronghold . I'm happy to pay some money for a stable environment . It's a good thing for a merchant, but unfortunately, most of my peers would rather spend large sums of money on their merchandise than pay for stability and security . "

Seeing the merchant leave, Roland thought, "What an interesting person and a serious businessman . He'll serve as a good example for the private entrepreneurs in Graycastle and lead the trend in the development of light industries . "

He turned around, wanting to return to his office . Suddenly, Nightingale anxiously whispered in his ear . "Your Majesty, Lightning is back, and she seems to have gotten into serious trouble—"

"What happened?" asked Roland .

"I don't know . . . I've just received a call from Sylvie . Maggie brought her back and took her directly to the hospital!"





Roland's heart suddenly sank . "She's hurt? Take me to the hospital now!"

"Yes . " Nightingale reached out her hand and pulled him into the Mist .

. . .

They quickly arrived at the hospital and saw the little girl lying in bed .

He felt very relieved when he opened the door . Lightning was lying there with no bruises or blood stains . She was breathing peacefully and regularly . It seemed that she was already out of danger .

Nevertheless, he quickly noticed something was off .

Nana didn't look relaxed like she usually did after completing a treatment . Instead, she seemed confused, knitting her brows tightly and fixing her eyes on her own hands .

Beside the bed, Maggie was taking care of Lightning and wiping sweat from her forehead . She appeared nervous and winced when she saw Roland, as if she had done something wrong . Lightning was in a cold sweat and groaning slightly, as if she was troubled by a nightmare .

"How's she?" Roland looked at Nana . "Where's the wound?"

Nana raised her head and slowly pointed to her own chest .

"Nightingale . "

"Yes . " Nightingale stepped forward, carefully picked up Lightning and took off her windbreaker . After that, she started to unbutton her blouse . When she revealed her collarbones, she suddenly stopped . "Your Majesty, this is—"

Roland came closer to the bed and saw a thumb-sized wound several centimeters below her neck . It was particularly eye-catching on her white skin, but it was only a scratch . Normally, for a witch, such a minor injury would quickly heal without treatment .

And healing such a wound should have been a piece of cake for Nana .

However, what Nana said astounded him .

"I can't heal her . . . " Nana murmured . "No matter how I tried, the wound just wouldn't heal, as if my healing ability just stopped working all of a sudden . "

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