Chapter 80 – 80. The Cuelvos’ First Shock Diary (4)
– One –
Smart.
“Jin. My last question.”
Lightly tapping the desk to evoke the atmosphere, Johnny sang a mono horn.
“If Regal wants to ban newspaper advertising itself, what should we do?”
Before he knew it, Johnny’s words had changed from Hage to Hao.
The recognition of him was indirectly revealed by changing the tone of voice.
“Hmm. I’m skeptical of that idea. That bastard is really, consistently, an asshole from start to finish. On top of that, he’s also really and consistently greedy. He’s trying to forcefully close the game that can make money like this and effectively preoccupy propaganda. Do you want to hear it? What do you think of the old man?”
Johnny was silent for a moment.
He also nodded his head.
“I don’t think so either. However, with human affairs, things don’t always go as predicted, so wouldn’t it be good to consider all the possibilities?”
“That’s right. Um. Okay. First of all, you get a hint that Regal will propose a bill to ban advertisements, right? Then, before proposing a bill, make a deal with the imperial faction to spread a lot of public service announcements. I mean, give me a taste.”
“Inform the imperial faction of the usefulness of the advertisement, then make the imperial faction trip over the Regal, you mean?”
“Eh. Regardless of whether it’s the emperor faction, the pope faction, the citizens, or the common people, we have no choice but to unite and keep the Regal in check.”
“Will that be enough?”
Monohorn shook his head.
Quench your throat with cooled tea.
Jack quickly fills his empty teacup.
“No. Of course, there is also a next step. Are there any citizens or high-ranking nobles with whom the old man and others have made friends? And among them, there must be someone who can access the royal meeting.”
“It will be.”
“Ask those guys. Which bastard initiated the bill to ban advertising, which bastards were listed there, and which bastards are sympathetic? Ask them for a list. Make a blacklist with it and share it among media outlets. “
“Are you saying don’t take their ads?”
“Huh? Why don’t you take it. You have to. Call it 10 times more expensive. And the gentlemen who made the accusation are separately organized and put on the whitelist. We can give them half the price. How about it?”
“Hoh! It seems like a good way.”
Johnny smiled happily.
“Perhaps it will take a long time for the bill itself to be passed and enforced. And, in the meantime, is there any way to prevent advertising itself? Then everyone will use advertising.”
“I agree.”
“Among the advertisers, the nobles who attended the meeting spread rumors that they would give a discount on advertising expenses if they were opposed to it or leaked information on the mountain of a person who supported the total advertising ban bill. Then the nobles who realized the usefulness of advertising , wouldn’t you risk your life to oppose the bill to ban advertising or do your best to delay it?”
“Thank you. Sounds like a pretty good method.”
“Hehe. Nothing to say. Anyway, the best thing you can do right now is to do your best from now on to establish various plans for financial independence, right?”
Monohorn takes another sip of the tea.
Because he had been arguing for a long time, his throat was dry and his voice cracked.
The chronic lack of sleep I’ve been experiencing lately also seemed to have a big impact.
“There can be many other ways besides advertisements. You might be able to arrange a job offer or a job offer. For a certain amount of money, you could introduce information about people looking for jobs or businesses looking for employees in the newspaper, right? Criminal Wanted Information You can also post it. You just need to receive a fee from the judicial authority to publish this kind of thing.”
“Huh… I didn’t even think of that.”
“What can I do to make money?”
Mono Horn puts the teacup down and leans her body toward the table.
The distance with the representatives of the media became closer.
Mono Horn continues her speech in her low voice.
“By the way, let’s say that Regal abused the law as much as possible and sanctioned the press and newspapers in a way we couldn’t have imagined. Seriously, they could censor every article and become financially self-sufficient. It’s basically blocking everything so that it doesn’t happen.”
“Hmm, just imagining it makes me feel stuffy.”
Johnny’s expression darkens.
His face seemed to have only wrinkles instead of features.
“When that happens, just drop the media.”
“… You’re ordering the impossible.”
“Cut down the media, set up a publishing company, and publish a magazine.”
Everyone’s eyes widen.
“Jap, Ji… What is that?”
“The current legal definition of media companies seems to be limited to companies that publish newspapers, and daily newspapers, right?”
“Right.”
“Let’s define a magazine as something between a newspaper and a book. Although a magazine is a thin booklet that is bound, the content itself is not much different from a newspaper. It will be a bit longer, right? A week, or a month, something like this. If the interval is a week, it’s a weekly magazine, if it’s a month, it’s a monthly magazine. It can be defined like this.”
“I’ve never heard of that concept.”
“Of course. I’ve never seen it while wandering the continent. It’s a trick I just came up with to avoid the law, but can’t you bring an existing concept?”
Everyone is silent and thinking.
The first to speak was Johnny.
“Certainly. No matter how much I think about being a publishing house that specializes in publishing magazines, it seems that love for the media will be a company with a completely different concept. The coverage will be a long-term planned coverage, and the quality of the content will be much higher. Damn it.”
“Eh. Long-term investigative reporting, planned serialization, etc., All of these would be possible. Also, would it be possible to cover and report on the corruption of guys like Regal?”
“That’s right. And the most important thing is that it is a place where sanctions cannot be imposed under the current media law.”
Monohorn nodded.
“Even if it’s just a slight change in form, until the stipulated law is revised, no sanctions can be applied. Isn’t this the original trick to avoid the law?”
“Heh heh. Jin, I admire you from the bottom of my heart. Really, really, are you a media fairy?”
Everyone smiles at Johnny’s joke.
But deep down, Monohorn was feeling remorse.
It was because it seemed like he was teaching naive people a Hell-Joseon trick to evade the law.
“Well, I haven’t done anything that deserves compliments that much. It’s all about me trying to live, well.”
“I’m going to try to be humble.”
Monohorn just laughed.
Because now he was in the mood to burp or fart loudly and get a standing ovation.
“I don’t know much about imperial law, so let’s say that the law has been revised. Then, is there a retroactive application to the facts that happened before the revision and punitive damages or something like that?”
“It’s retroactive… It’s happened several times.”
Monohorn’s expression hardened at Johnny’s answer.
He had lived in a world where the principle of double jeopardy was followed and there was no retroactive application of legal amendments.
So, the part about retroactive application, he hadn’t considered.
“Well, then it’s difficult… After all, there’s no choice but to prepare in advance. If advertising spreads to the public and your financial independence increases little by little, be sure to launder money. Prepare a. Everyone knows that double-booking is the basis of tricks, right?”
“After the escape, do you mean to continue publishing the magazine while hiding your identity and name?”
“Eh. You can fold it completely, hide in the shadows and secretly distribute it. Or should I use an agent?”
“And to prevent tracking your money, can you use the method of putting up a ghost business?”
Monohorn’s eyes widened.
It seemed that they were not as naive as he thought.
“Oh, you know that? Where did you learn that way?”
“It’s a method commonly used by clergymen, so I learned about it while investigating the Saint Women’s Gate last time.”
‘Huh. All people’s lives are the same, well.’
Monohorn laughed silently.
It seemed that the remorse of conscience that came from the fact that they had abandoned them could be relieved just a little bit.
“Okay, then I’m done! Do you have any questions?”
Representatives of media outlets raised their hands.
Monohorn answered as much as he knew, and exchanged opinions about facts he did not know well.
When they left the conference room, they were greeted politely by everyone and left.
By the time they returned to their lodgings, several hours had passed since the sun had set.
– 2 –
“I’m sorry, but could you please give me the leftovers?”
Jjallang, jjallang.
In José’s hands were more than enough coins to feed four people.
Conflict in the eyes of the owner.
The amount in Jose’s hands probably includes a small fee for having food prepared late at night.
The master closes his eyes tightly and opens them.
“I’ll make new food and serve it, you’ll be better~!”
Jiggle.
The owner suddenly takes the money from Jose’s hands.
“It’s okay if you heat up the leftovers.”
Hehe. There’s no leftover food for today, so we’ll have to make it fresh~! I’ll prepare it warmly, so wait a little bit!”
“I’m sorry about this.”
“It’s okay~! You paid for your troubles like this, shouldn’t you be paying for this much, sir~? How can I bring meals to your room?”
“I’d appreciate it if you would.”
“Okay, sir! Go upstairs and wait for me!”
Jose nodded and turned around.
Asking the party to go up to the room with a wink.
Tumble.
“Brother, how about having a meal together in our room?”
“Yes, bro. That’s how you do it.”
They entered the bedroom of the Cuelvos.
While they were away, the owner seemed to have finished cleaning.
Dump.
Everyone sits around a table.
“Haha, Monohorn. I was really surprised. Did you look like a completely different person today?”
Margarita lets out a sigh and opens her mouth.
Her face was a bit tired.
“Me too, sister. In your world, is basic education taught at such a high level? Is that also mandatory for the entire nation?”
“Uh, um… It’s normal to teach compulsory education at school. However, it’s an easy environment for each person to study this or that based on their interests or hobbies.”
“However, compared to our world, the schooling in your world doesn’t seem quite ordinary. When I heard that you came from a very developed world, I thought that’s just how it is. But today, I see your words. Did you fully realize it?”
“Hehe. It’s because I’m a bit perverse and I’ve been looking for a lot of black and political stuff like this. I’ve been looking for a lot of conspiracy theories, novels, plays, and rumors about those things. It’s all just stories I’ve been told based on what I’ve seen and heard there. “
Monohorn trembles with humility.
Urmama proudly watches him.
“Today’s hero was the coolest~♡ I think I’ll fall in love again~♡”
“Ugh, uhm! This is just the basics in our world, damn it!”
However, in front of Urmama’s respectful gaze, she puts her modesty aside.
Wouldn’t getting recognized by my woman be the best prescription for putting strength on the shoulders of all men?
The power that went into Monohorn’s shoulder proves it.
“Brother, but there is something I’m a little concerned about.”
“What are you worried about, brother?”
Monohorn sits upright, ready to listen.
“Anyway, I’m concerned that overly unfamiliar concepts and excessive knowledge have been leaked to representatives of media outlets.”
“Yeah, I agree with Honey.”
“Uh, um. Do you think that, because of what I’ve told you, something like drastic reform in the press might happen?”
Monohorn looks at the two anxiously.
“Couldn’t all of these things happen rapidly? At least I think so.”
Monohorn is silent at Jose’s words and is lost in thought.
Before going to the media representatives, she didn’t think too deeply.
It is also true that he lost his cool and improvised, excited at the thought of fucking Regal.
“This is my opinion, but the knowledge you gave to the press will not stop at simply stopping Regal, but will surely bring about a great social change. And won’t that change happen very rapidly? Will follow.”
Margarita also supports José’s opinion.
Monohorn quickly became depressed.
“Have I made a big mistake by being hasty again?”
“Hmm. Sister, it seems difficult to predict. At this point, it is impossible to know at all whether it is a hasty mistake or a wise foresight. Looking at it positively, because of your sister’s actions, commoners, citizens, and nobles, everyone It could be an opportunity to unite as one against them.”
“… To be honest, I think that’s all I’ve been thinking.”
“I see.”
Monohorn confesses that his judgment was short.
José calmly agrees without offering any consolation or reproach.
“But if you look at it negatively, it could cause great social chaos. Conflicts between classes may explode, and the entire empire may split into quarters. In the process, confrontations and conflicts may arise, and countless lives may be lost. One day.”
At José’s worried prediction, Margarita nods her head.
They talked with this ability throughout the meeting and exchanged opinions.
At that time, the opinions they shared were now being told to Monohorn.
“I won’t blame my sister for making a big mistake right now. It’s a good enough, excessively shockingly good judgment, and it can’t be denied that it was an effective response against the Regal’s oppression.”
“Yes…”
“In addition, although the knowledge that my sister talked about at the conference today is new, isn’t it a concept that is so difficult that people in our world will never be able to come up with it? It’s something that might trigger something.”
“So I hope you don’t blame yourself too much. However, I’m giving you advice because I want you to feel responsible for what you did.”
Monohorn nodded slowly.
“Thank you, brother, sister. I didn’t think of it. I’ve been under so much stress lately, I think I’ve been half crazy.”
“Haha. Did you release that mental pressure by spitting out a plan to hit Regal, brother?”
“Yes, I think so. I feel relieved inside.”
“I might be able to sleep well today. But just in case, I’ll be sure to take the prescribed medicine after meals.”
“Yes, got it.”
Smart smart
Someone knocks on the door of the inn.
“Yes, come in!”
Margarita, sensing that it was the innkeeper’s voice, answered loudly.
“Oh, are you all here~? Here, I brought you a freshly made hot meal for 4 people~!”
The owner speaks politely and hands over the meal.
Monohorn and Jose step forward to receive it.
“Thank you, host. We’ll finish eating and take the tableware down.”
“Oh no! Just eat it all and leave it at the door, I’ll take care of it for you, you’ll be fine~!”
“Okay. I will.”
“Yes, then enjoy your meal and get some rest!”
The owner disappears
Everyone sits around the table and enjoys a late dinner.
“Hero~! But where the hero lived, what was that thing earlier?
“Are you talking about cartoons, maman?”
“Yes~! Is it common for manga?”
Monohorn’s eyes grow dim.
You will relive memories of the past in your mind.
“Yeah, there were a lot of them. It was a world where hundreds or thousands of comics were pouring out when you woke up one night.”
“Wow~! How do you see all of that?”
Haha. I don’t read all of them. Just pick out well-drawn comics or comics that are rumored to be fun and watch them.”
“Wow! Wow! Are comics expensive? Are they only for the rich or the aristocrats?”
Mono Horn smiled and shook her head.
Unexpectedly, Margarita and Jose seemed to be interested as well, focusing on the conversation between Monohon and Urmama.
“Hmm, how do you do the value conversion, is it a good comparison with this one? Yes. How much was a skewer of candies I saw at the market this morning, Maman?”
“Oh, it was just one coin! The best part is two coins!”
Monohorn gently strokes Urmama’s hair.
Of course, her apologetic feelings that colored her were mixed together with her pride.
Urmama closes her eyes and enjoys his touch.
“That’s the price for one side, right? If you put together a few pieces of stuff like that, you’ll get a comic book. That’s about the price of a cup of tea.”
“Wow! It’s so cheap? Are all the other books that cheap?”
It was because the value of a single book in this world was regrettable to be converted into a mere cup of tea.
“Of course. Other books will be cheap compared to this one. First of all, I think it’s possible because the distribution network is different. This place is distributed through paper, but there is no paper, and the text or picture itself is distributed.”
“I envy you…”
Margarita was most envious of it.
Although she was born with her bright mind, she grew up in a secluded country.
So, not being able to read the books she wanted was a big regret since her childhood.
“There are so many books that can be used as kindling. Well, it’s nice to use them as a way to kill time.”
“I hope that someday such times will come here too.”
After that, she finished the meal with a light story.
That day was the day Monohorn was able to fall into a deep sleep after a long time.
– 3 –
“Haaaaa~”
The dining room table attached to the inn sat down, and the monohorn yawned.
“Hey, Monohorn. Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? Do you look good?”
“Uhhhhh. I want to sleep more, but I slept really well, noona. Thank you for worrying about me.”
Monohorn answers in a cracked voice.
“As soon as the warrior entered the room, I fell asleep right away, unnie! You don’t know how surprised I was to find out that I passed out. And then all night long, keke kekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekeke! “
Her ur mama’s eyes widened as if she was quite bothered by Mono Horn’s snoring.
As she sees Monohorn’s disgrace, she dedicates it to Margarita.
“Oops, Monohorn is wrong~”
“Right? Right? Ah, twisting your nose didn’t stop snoring~”
Still, he didn’t seem angry.
Rather, Ur Mama seemed to be in a pretty good mood.
It’s been a long time since I didn’t have a nightmare, because Monohorn slept deeply.
Her expression, which relieved her worries, was generally bright, even if it was tired.
“It’s fortunate. Sister, can we do a little forced marching now?”
“Sure, brother! I’m sorry for worrying you.”
“No. There’s nothing wrong with hurrying from now on, so don’t worry about anything.”
“Yes.”
The innkeeper serves food.
He stayed for two nights and seemed to like Jose’s company, who always acted like a gentleman.
Of course, the tip José gave whenever he asked for something had a big impact on the innkeeper’s liking for him.
“Sir, are you going to have breakfast and leave?”
“That’s right. I rested comfortably for two days.”
At those words, the innkeeper was a bit regretful.
But it cannot be taken by force.
“You don’t need a packed lunch, would you?”
“Please prepare only four servings.”
Jiglang, jiglang.
When Jose orders a boxed lunch, the owner disappears happily.
“Um, honey.”
“Yes, my love.”
“I think we’ll have to go a little bit off the projected path, about eight days.”
“It will be soon though.”
“Yes. And,”
A smile spreads across Margarita’s face.
“Looks like Estrus has made a lot of her new friends.”
“Hmm? That’s something to celebrate.”
A smile spreads across both of their faces.
– The saintess also joined them. She even makes friends with the saintess, and her older sister is really amazing.
Hearing Margarita’s whispers, José’s eyes widen.
– They can be good friends with you too.
Margarita wished so sincerely.