Chapter 812: Capable
"Here you go." Hana gave Clovis a document. "I have summarized my plan of expansion. Once we’re done here, I will officially release the Soul Weapon.
"By taking advantage of its potential, I will direct the sales to boost the Power Armor. It will be released in 12 to 18 months.
"It’s time to change the subsidiary’s name. Since I won’t be meddling in just medicine anymore.
"Right now, it has the new beast soul and Luci’s recovery water. But with the Soul Weapon and Power Armor, OpenHealth and OpenPower won’t cut it anymore. It’s better to merge them into one.
"What’s the best name for it?" Hana asked.
"Why not just call it OpenHouse at this rate?" Clovis chuckled.
Hana was speechless. "You know that your naming might not be that bad, but it’s definitely weird, right? I mean, the Libation Fiesta is not too bad, but it’s extremely weird."
"It’s fine, isn’t it? Right now, you have gotten used to hearing that name, and it just feels normal, no?"
"That’s true, but..." Hana sighed. "All right. I will think of a new name. And since the new beast soul focuses on the outer power, why not call the new beast soul the Outer Beast Soul? The original beast soul will be the Inner Beast Soul? The former becomes like an exoskeleton, while the latter boosts your physical ability."
"Sure. If that makes it easier for you." Clovis nodded in agreement. "So, this means all the branches you’re opening right now..."
"Yeah. It will be a multipurpose branch. Right now, OpenSky’s name originates from my airline business. In other words, my airships. However, since the business revolves around explorers, I will change the name to relate to the theme."
"You are the owner, so just do it." Clovis nodded.
"Fine. Anyway, with more branches opened, I can get more money monthly, meaning you will also get more money. So, more stores in the mall?"
"I know, I know." Clovis smiled wryly and patted her shoulder, telling her to calm down. T
Kanaria came next, giving her own report. "This is about our city. As you can see, the surface is rebuilding fast. I can say that about 60% of the construction has been done. Once we reach 70%, we can even start opening the city if you want.
"We have gotten a lot of proposals from businesses. A lot of people have also expressed their desire to relocate to this city.
"However, opening it means we will have to deal with a lot of things, including espionage.
"As for the underworld city, because the Skylift finished its repair 6 months ago, not a lot of progress had been made.
"Right now, the total progress is about 15%. We focused on everything related to the military and explorers.
"After studying the Elseingarde family’s approach, I believe we should involve the military as well. By building a good relationship with them, some smaller problems can be passed down to them. They will also regulate the people.
"Their demand is one thing. They are allowed to use the wilderness to train their soldiers. And if possible, you will be showing your face once in a while to inspire the soldiers.
"As for the explorers, we will build hotels and shops around the area. With more explorers, the area will be safer at little cost. And our reconstruction project should be able to continue smoothly.
"If we take the military’s offer, we don’t have to worry about them becoming outlaws. Besides, you are the owner of the city, so you can basically do anything you want. Not a lot of people want to piss you off anyway."
Clovis nodded. "Tell the military I don’t mind having them. Besides, it’s advantageous for them to go to the wilderness."
"Indeed. A lot of mayors are using ’Events’ whenever they find a problem in the wilderness. They entice the explorers or even soldiers with a reward for them to thin out the number of beasts. And since this is a high-level danger zone, their help will be more beneficial."
Clovis raised one finger. "In that case, let them in. As for events, I’m thinking about using the items from the mall to entice those people. Sooner or later, it will spread, so it’s fine, right?"
"I see. That’s a good idea." Hana was the one to reply. "By introducing this item to the military, people will get to hear the rumor about it, and the price might increase by the time I start selling it. This is like how you spread Reolf’s existence, but instead of a city, you start with the military."
"Correct." Clovis nodded. "Also, I want the military to share their data, especially regarding the explorers. Since they’re the ones managing the gates, we want the data in case things happen."
"It will be hard, but if you use the items as bait, I guess we can do it." Kanaria nodded. "I’ll make sure they agree."
"It’s me now, right?" Christina smiled. "Well, unlike them, I don’t have anything to report. The biggest problem is the host of the city. Right now, if a Tier 7 or Tier 8 human enters your city, it will be hard to expel them. It will be even worse if they are the ones messing around with us.
"As a result, my grandfather told me to do something about it. After thinking for some time, I wonder if your parents can take that role for a while? At least until you are Tier 6. No, as long as I become Tier 7, I should have some fighting power to handle them."
"I will think about it." Clovis nodded. "I don’t speak to my parents often because they’re hiding their existence, so I doubt they will do it. But there might be other solutions. I will see what I can do."
Christina nodded. Luci was the last one. She raised her hand and said, "I’m thinking about making something."
"Hmm?"
"After seeing the drugstore, I can’t help but think I want to make something similar." Luci smiled.
"Well, you’re an internal medicine doctor..." Clovis nodded. "What do you need?"
"Of course. Your blood." Luci’s expression turned excited.
"Still? You know that my blood is not special anymore, right?" Clovis’ eyebrows twitched.
"What are you talking about? Your blood is special. You said Mara mentioned something about giving you her unique ability. If I’m able to study that, I feel like I’m able to make a breakthrough."
"..." Clovis looked away. "You guys are surely capable... so capable that I’m scared right now."
"Hahaha."