163 Chapter 163: My worries

"You have the most unique and interesting ideas" Uncle John commented

"Well it's now making it debut here and the Crimson kingdom, and it'll earn us a lot of money"

We were making a supermarket in this world, instead of air conditioners, we use mana crystals releases cold air, and the lights are also made using mana crystals ,it's all connected through wires and and leads to a giant mana crystal which people will inject their mana to recharge it and power the whole market.

"These stalls with the samples, fridges, frozen food that can be heated by up baking ovens, you are a genius. And you can find every product in this supermarket thing of yours, you are a genius" Struan complemented

"I've been told that a lot"

-We still haven't made microwaves yet, with those, the frozen food section would get more popular- Damon said

-Well Eliza and Luke are working on it, but they barely understand the concept, so it'll take a while- Dabria responded

"Why are the prices a little higher? Won't that chase our customers away?" Dad asked "A regular market sell them cheaper"

"The supermarket contains everything people would need and they can get all the stuff they need in one trip, small mana crystals, food, drinks, utensils, so ultimately, they're paying for convenience." Diana answered

"And with using a lot of employees and crystals, we need to pay for those too, but in the end, it'll be worth it, trust me, I even arrange items properly to tempt people to buy more things, but like always, I'll be depending on you, uncle John"

"Well I'll handle the business like usual, I can tell that it's going to be a success like that bubble tea of yours, and now we made a food empire" he laughed

"Struan, when Phoenix academy visit here, get them here, we'll be having some 'discounts'. And knowing the students there, their shopping trip is going to make us a lot of money"

"You would even extort your own teachers?" He asked

"No, I would never"

"Aren't you already rich?" Cordelia asked "Your family's wealth is higher than most nobles, you know, why do you need more money?"

"Well I buy a lot of expensive things, so no amount of money is enough, and I need a lot of money to become a wealthy slacker in the future"

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After Phoenix academy arrive, it was already around lunch time, so they were brought to my supermarket, where they can get lunch in the food court and buy anything they need.

"Well I guess both our world share these in common, supermarkets and food courts" Albert commented as he joined my table "Father would love to invest in this"

"Unfortunately, unlike last time, we don't need investors. I see you're a corrupted now, well how'd you feel?"

"Nothing out of the ordinary" he answered

"The process was painful though" Aenon chuckled "I would never want to experience it again"

"What are you 2 talking about?" Cecily asked as she joined

"Stuff"

"Still as secretive as always" she grumbled

"Reminds me of old times" Lucas joined in

"You don't need to avoid me, Eleanor"

"You really are perceptive and an idiot" she commented as she took a seat

"Well, that's how it is with me. I understand Lucas and Cecily being substitutes, but why are you not a corrupted?"

"2 reasons, first 1/5 of the guardians have been contained due to losing control and so a royalty like me isn't allowed and second, I don't want to either" Eleanor answered

"You all are more relaxed than we thought" Damon commented

"Well we can't exactly arrest you here when in here, you're not considered a criminal" Cecily replied "So we made up our minds to treat you normally for now"

"Dude, how have you been lately? You've never made any calls" Lucas asked

"Oh after this trip of yours, I'm supposed to meet Cordelia's mother and I've recently become a prince"

"You got married with Cordelia? Congratulations" Aenon said

"How? When?" Eleanor asked "You're not even of legal age and you haven't even meet both her parents"

"I haven't married her" I then explained on how the system worked in the Crimson kingdom

"Why not live there? You have your own servants and a castle" Lucas asked

"Nah, I'd rather stay here, I like a cozy house better"

After we finished our lunch, I went to see certain people. Elliot and Liam are now corrupted too, Caleb isn't despite also being a guardian.

"Yo, I heard that you guys are assistant professors now"

"Well I got nothing else to do anyway" Liam replied

"It's fun too" Caleb added "I get to teach the new generation to surpass me, I'm sure my goddess would be proud"

"Oh Elliot, are you currently single?"

"Why? You want to date me? If so, no thanks, you are currently a wanted criminal" he raised an eyebrow

"I brought you some great news, remember Eliza? She's looking for someone and turns out, you tick all the boxes of her requirements"

"Good to know" he nodded "She works in the royal forge right? Because we have a tour there later, I'll use my chance then"

I then made eye contact with Kamila who walked by and she signaled for us to meet in secret. We both then slipped away.

"Master Rex told me to thank you for the invention of your cup noodles and instant noodles" she reported "He said that it was cheap, easy and delicious. He said that he owe you one favor that you can ask for, as long as it's within his power"

-I'm like a business god in this world, I just steal inventions and take credit for it while getting paid-

-I don't think that's something you should be proud of- Dabria commented

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We were spectating the usual practice spar between the 2 schools. I was sitting in a far corner with my bonds, far away from everyone else.

I was bored, but I had nothing else better to do on the day anyway, I'm just preparing my mind, my current plans are to visit the other continents. And it also won't be long till the seekers will have to accomplish of their goal and need my help, Colden is still out there, and no information is provided to Dabria about the investigation.

There must be inside spies among the gods that are on Colden's side, otherwise he would've been found by now. And there are also many criminal organizations on the rise, won't be long till one of them become a threat to this world, I have to eliminate them sooner or later. And won't be long till one of my enemies become brave enough to attack one of my family members.

"Why do you look stressed?" Cordelia asked as she then sat next to me "Have a lot on your mind?"

"How'd you know?"

"Your parents gave me some tips on how to spot it" she answered

-We've also helped- Ace added

-We know what you're thinking about- Dabria said -You probably have a lot more on your mind than what you've mentioned in your narration-

"Tell me, maybe I can help" she suggested

"I'm going to make a lot enemies in the future, I'm just worried. It won't be long till they come after someone I care about"

<And I can't let that happen again> I thought but kept it to myself <This time, it'll ruin me for sure, and I'll give up again like last time. I definitely can't just waste my life away again by working a boring job>

"You worry too much" she giggled "Is that why you haven't asked me out yet? You personally only want to date me only when you eliminated all the threats which will take years. You're insecure, you're scared of losing me when I've become someone precious to you"

-Wow, spot on- Dabria applauded -I'll leave to give you 2 some private time and I would suggest the rest of you do too-

-She's a keeper, don't let her get away- Diana said before leaving with the rest of my bonds

"You're scared of people coming after me once you let your let your guard down. Should I continue?" She asked "I've got a lot more, if you want"

"That's enough, you've hit the nail on the head"

"Why are you so scared? Who did you lose to make you think like that?" she asked "You don't need to answer, I'm sure that even your parents don't know"

"People who were very precious to me. I've considered them like my own blood siblings, and I couldn't save them when they needed me the most"