Price of Management

“Don't be silly, get ready! It's your first step as a soloist, and you need to dress up nicely. ”

“Y-yeah... ”

I was seized by the wicked clutches of Betty's nanny and dragged to the bathroom.

I washed, dried, and put pomade on my hair to keep it tidy, and dressed in bright Ivory clothing.

“Good luck then! ”

Betty said cheerfully and shoved my back.

So I said good-bye to Betty's nanny and left the family with a suitcase full of clothes.

But then I thought,

What the hell is going on here?

Why did I come back as a child? Somebody explain it to me!

As I was walking along, I reached the front door of the mansion.

Oh, my god.

At the door of the mansion was my father and my older brother.

Baron Basque Kunt.

Grand Duke Arthur Kunt.

My father, who had been dead a long time and had a long face, felt a bit dizzy when I saw Arthur who had died 30 years earlier than me.

My father was as tall as a knight family with enough jewelry. A well-groomed beard on a stern face. I felt like tears would come out of my eyes, even though I was strong.

Next to him, Arthur had a similar face to his father's body, but he didn't have a beard, but his eyes were sharper.

The two central members of the family met in person, even though there was no event in the family. To show me out.

Yeah, I remember.

My father was a strict man, but he taught me, a bastard, the same as my two brothers. Brother Arthur did not discriminate against me as a bastard, but treated me as a brother.

When I saw those two again, I felt overwhelmed.

I thought I was going to cry, but I endured it.

Anyway, it's time to leave. Let's postpone getting wet later.

“Father, Big Brother, I will leave the family and be independent from today. ”

First, Arthur tapped my shoulder.

“You've grown up already. Even if you leave the family, you are still the blood of the Kunt family. Come back anytime if you have a hard time. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

Then I looked at my father.

“Take this. ”

My father gave me a heavy bag of money.

Hurry up?

Are you sure about this?

My father told me to look at the bag of money.

“1,500 Redinas. That should be enough for an independent base. ”

1,500 Redinas?

“You are neither a knight nor a wizard nor a priest, but you are not foolish enough to be a merchant. ”

It's the same thing, isn't it?

If my life for the last 90 years is a dream, what is this situation that is happening exactly as it is? He received 1,500 Redinas just like a dream, and heard the same words as a dream.

While holding back the question, I said goodbye to my father and Arthur and left the family.

With a bag of money and a suitcase in both hands, I stood in the street and muttered to myself in amazement.

“Have I... returned to the past 72 years ago? ”

* * *

Everyone would have imagined it once. If only I could go back to the past, I would wish I could go back to my old life.

I am what I am.

I came back when I was eighteen!

In the last 90 years, life was not a dream. It's just that I've gone back 72 years!

I don't know if this is good luck or bad luck.

All I had to do was think about living that long, tough life again. However, if you think about it, there was also the advantage that you could fix many of the failures and mistakes that you have experienced in your past life.

I'm still not sure how this happened, but I decided to just accept it.

Yeah, it's good luck. Let's think so.

Stupid obsession with wanting to be special, the myriad of failures suffered by greed, the poor son who failed to educate his wife and family....

I can make it all up to you!

Yeah, how lucky is this?

This time I'll meet a prettier, nicer wife!

I'm sick of my son! I'll have lots of cute girls and make them look pretty!

I will abandon my desire and obsession and lead a happy life!

Thinking about starting a new life, I was excited. The dazzling blue sky and fresh breeze seemed to bless me.

The liveliness and vitality that I did not feel in my dying old age made my body and mind light up.

Yes, this is how fun and happy it is to live.

“First, we have to settle for a bed and breakfast. ”

I took a walk carrying a bag and a bag of money.

What I did as soon as I got out before the regression was to buy a house and hire three maids.

Now that I think about it, it was a stupid mistake.

The guy who had not even started the business yet, such as the price of the house and the salary of the three maids, wasted money.

“I don't need a house right now. ”

I went to an inn nearby.

This inn, called Max's Resting House, was a favorite house before regression because beer and meals were delicious.

“Oops, welcome back, Duke Caroc. ”

Max, a retired mercenary, politely greets you. The long scar on the left cheek was mean, but unlike his appearance, he was kind.

“I want to stay longer. ”

I had a few words with Max to determine the price.

I decided to bet two Redinas a month. Breakfast was on condition of getting a bath every three days, morning and evening.

Originally it was three Redinas, but it was discounted by bargaining. Well, bad head, sad retired mercenary, soothing on the ground, swimming.

“That's very rude of you. For two reds, I want something to eat. ”

I told Max who was making a tear.

“Huh, it's always in your best interest if I stay for a long stay? You don't want a beer in my life? How much would you benefit from having a drink with other guests sometimes? ”

“Alcohol is inevitably a drink at our inn. ”

“Of course. This is the best beer in the house. ”

As a result of my accommodation report, I entered my room.

A bed made of straw on a wooden frame and a small wardrobe. I liked that it was small and humble, but clean. It's not suitable for a noble residence, but whatever.

I unpacked my luggage and put my clothes in the wardrobe.

I sat on the bed and looked out the window.

There were a lot of people passing by on the street. They will have their own lives.

You are born, you live, you die. No matter what kind of life you live, you cannot escape the truth. To think that, life was truly meaningless.

What is the meaning of my life?

I have already been to death once, and in this world, I feel how hopeless it is to lose my existence.

The beginning of a new life was exciting, but also stunning.

“Hahaha.”

I feel lonely as if I've been pierced by a single corner of my chest.

Meaning of life? I don't know about that. You know an adult who meditated for a long time or the answer.

All I know is that I have to live because I'm breathing like this.

“So what do we do now? ”

I thought calmly.

There was plenty of time. I'm still eighteen.

* * *

After considering it for a long time, the conclusion seemed a bit foolish.

Let's make some money for now.

Isn't there anything else we can do? That's what I've been doing for 90 years.

I left my room wearing a beige half-coat. I just left Max's Resting House.

If I remember correctly, I remember that the restaurant across from this inn was sold around this time.

The owner and chef, he was good at cooking, but he was too unfriendly and bloody, so he often fought with customers. I lost a customer because of this, but it's my fault.

“I knew it!"

There was a sign for selling the building in front of the restaurant's door.

I knew it.

Inside, the restaurant was empty.

“Welcome. ”

A bald middle-aged restaurant owner welcomed me with a dry voice. It's like a fat argument as to why I'm here. That's why the restaurant is empty.

“I am Baron Kunt's Samnam Carroc. ”

The host was surprised by the flaw, I said.

“Confucius. What are you doing here...? ”

It is easy to negotiate with the owner of such a rough personality by showing authority.

“No wonder you came to eat. Cook it with confidence. ”

“Yes…. ”

The host enters the kitchen and starts cooking with a frying pan and various tools. I thought you were good at cooking without unnecessary movements with your familiar hands.

“Peace of mind steak with mushrooms and onions. ”

I slowly started eating with a fork and knife.

The texture of the meat was moderate and good. You sure cook well.

“You're a good cook. ”

“Thank you."

“By the way, I don't think you're in a good place without guests like this. ”

“ ……. ”

“I'm thinking of acquiring this building, are you willing to sell it? ”

“You want to buy this building? ”

The host glanced at the money.

It was not difficult to make a life for someone who had "I'm in a hurry" written on their face. I beat up to 50 of the restaurant buildings I had to give 90 Redinas.

“Good. I'll sell it for 50 Redinas. ”

The host sighed and surrendered.

I entered into a contract to acquire the restaurant building. By the way, the tables and chairs were given for free.

It was a restaurant, so it was spacious and comfortable. Lots of windows and big, so the sun is well lit and the ventilation is good.

You don't have to fix it separately. You can just use it like this. I had a kitchen so I could cook and serve even guests.

I called a carpenter and made a sign and hung it at the door.