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I Became a Drug Emperor in Another World

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The mastermind manipulates and controls everything from behind the scenes. "Buy up all the food supplies going to Milano. Let’s starve them to death." Cutting off the enemy army’s logistics is just the beginning. "Give that family some money and make sure they betray them properly." He scatters his enemies even before the war begins. I am the Black Merchant in Another World. ---- The main character is a truly evil character. Any means is acceptable to achieve your goal. This book was written inspired by Machiavelli's thoughts.

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Chapter 11 chapter - Cafe Medici (1)

These days, there are plenty of protagonists in otherworldly stories who want to live a peaceful, relaxed life.

A life completely opposite to the busy, stressful one of the 21st century Korea.

I've lived comfortably in this world for about 20 years now without a single complaint.

Except, of course, for the lack of electricity.

"Is the easy life coming to an end?"

Once I walk through that door and hear my father's decision, my life will probably change 180 degrees.

But there's no avoiding this moment.

"Father, I'm coming in."

I knocked on the door three times before entering the room.

The father of the body I've been inhabiting looked at me with a serious expression and told me to sit.

"This will take a while. Sit down."

"Yes."

"Yesterday, your brother's formal investiture as the heir was completed. As a result, I am no longer the head of the Medici barony."

He may have stepped down from his position, but it was only in appearance.

My brother, the eldest son, is just a 30-year-old kid, so he'll need plenty of help from our father.

"By tradition, now that you've reached adulthood, you have to leave this house. I don't think you're aiming for your brother's barony, but…you never know what might happen in life."

"Yes, I understand."

He's essentially telling me to leave, but there's no point in arguing.

If I resist, I'd be seen as a traitor to the family, aiming for the barony, and might face a mysterious death.

I find it oddly amusing that I'm experiencing a classic banishment scene straight out of a web novel.

But the father before me isn't the kind of cruel man who would kick me out for being the second son without any talent.

"Fabio, even though you're the second son, you're still my precious child. So, I—no, the Medici family—will support you as much as possible. If you want to go to the academy, you can go. If you want to become a soldier, I'll make sure you have a path to become an officer. We'll give you ample funds from the family."

The academy he mentioned isn't the type filled with beautiful girls like in web novels, obviously.

It's a place where 100% of the students are male, and upon graduation, you get a certificate equivalent to the fifth grade public service position in Korea.

But having a certificate doesn't mean you'll be hired, so you'd also need to make an appropriate donation when you apply for jobs.

Becoming an officer would mean using the family's connections to get a cushy lieutenant post.

It's not fair by any means, but that's how employment works in a fantasy world like this.

No matter which path I choose, the family's spending won't be insignificant, but most nobles provide this level of support at minimum.

Golden spoon fathers can't stand seeing their kids suffer because of a lack of money.

"What are you planning to do? I'll fully support whatever you decide."

Neither option appeals to me much.

I've already seen how the army and civil service function here, where it's normal to use family connections and money to secure a job.

If a superior tells you to cough up personal money for drinking or entertaining, you have no choice but to comply. There's no one to complain to, no matter how absurd the demand.

In fact, such things are considered a part of the superiors' generous training.

And now you're asking me, with memories of a past life, to enter this chaotic mess?

I'd probably lose my mind in a few years.

"I want to become a merchant, like our family's founder, Cosimo."

"Why on earth would you want to become a lowly merchant? Alright, let's hear your reasons."

Father's frown deepened as he asked to hear my reasons.

He clenched his fists tightly, as if he was deciding whether to beat me after hearing what I had to say.

I can't blame him—merchants in this world are basically like gangsters.

They form guilds, split up the market among themselves, and if a newcomer does too well, they send thugs to beat him half to death.

They sell quality goods to nobles, but to commoners without backing, they sell overpriced junk and respond with fists if anyone complains.

The idea of merchants as scum has become an everyday truth.

Who would be happy about their child becoming a mafia member?

"It may sound childish, but I've always thought about making and selling things since I was young. But until now, I held back for the sake of my brother and the family."

Here, trying to present a business plan would be pointless.

Even if the family's main business is managing territories rather than running a significant trading company.

"I've always wanted to make a name for myself as a merchant. But I held back because of my brother and the family. Now that I'm going independent, I want to give it a try."

Honestly, ever since I reincarnated in this world, I've dreamed of changing it through business.

It may be a dream suited for young fools, but isn't it kind of cool?

A life where I challenge myself to see how much I can change this world with 21st-century skills and experience.

So I've managed to come up with several game-changing innovations, but being the second son of a barony, I couldn't do anything with them.

If I outshined my brother, the legitimate heir, I'd risk being exiled by my powerful father and family.

"Please, just give me one chance."

I wanted to argue logically, but trying to present a business plan here would be pointless.

I don't have any accomplishments to show yet.

So I decided that appealing to his emotions for initial support would be better.

Once I show even a sliver of success, I can leverage that to secure more support.

Someone once said, it's a thousand times harder to go from zero to one than from one to two.

"Fabio, you've never given me any trouble before, so if this is what you want, I'll support you. But there's one condition."

"Yes, Father."

"Show me enough potential to convince me. Otherwise, you'll have to go to the academy or become an officer."

I can try if I want, but unless I produce extraordinary results, he'll find a way to exercise his veto.

"I will bring you a good result, no matter what."

Right now, my mind is filled with countless examples of success stories distilled from many people's failures.

Failure is simply not an option.

In this fantasy world, the Tosca Empire, you have to establish ties with politics if you want to do business.

From small-time bakery owners in rural villages to large merchants with dozens of shops.

Because if merchants don't give respectful gifts to officials, they'll find any ridiculous excuse to destroy their shop.

Korean history textbooks call a more polished version of this kind of control 'merchant monopoly rights.'

"If I try to create something revolutionary, it could end up being for nothing if I don't win over the right people. So, I should start by making something that'll appeal to them."

I have the backing of the Medici barony, but they won't help unless I prove I can succeed independently.

Declining an offer like a position in the academy or as an officer is like turning down an acceptance to Seoul National University's medical school in Korea.

They won't take kindly to a son who rejects such an opportunity to become a merchant.

"The nobles in this world survive by flaunting luxury. I should make something luxurious first, right?"

If nobles don't flaunt luxury, they're devoured by others.

If you boast about frugality, other families will see you as easy pickings and come at you with forks and knives.

So, they pour taxes collected from the people into luxury, all to uphold their family's prestige (and pomp).

They're even willing to go into debt with merchants to flaunt luxury.

Leading a new luxury trend means more chances to get close to the nobles.

"I need to create a new luxury item to show my potential. But what should I make?"

Things like glass crafts are already everywhere, and if I spread concepts like Rococo architecture, it might not work.

There's a 99% chance of failure because it won't fit the current trends.

Art usually fails if it doesn't follow trends.

And those trends are set by people as high up as emperors or grand dukes.

"So, in the end, it has to be something visually pleasing and delicious."

In this Tosca Empire, nobles spend most of their time, outside of eating and sleeping, attending lavish banquets and engaging in power struggles.

Just by creating a fresh, visually appealing dish for these banquets, I could bring some exciting change.

An indulgent dessert that's white, fluffy like a cloud, and adored by women…

"Should I start with a cake made from whipped cream?"

A cake with a white base topped with vibrant fruits—beautiful to look at, and the ultimate luxury item loaded with sugar and fruit.

It's sure to be a hit.

Failure? That's simply not an option.

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