Magic Mat
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Uuugh...
Something's not going well, huh?
Of course it's not. My last business idea got tossed straight into the trash.
How can a crony like you not have a single connection?!
This is all your fault. Your fault!
Sorry... Though I'm not exactly sure what for.
Apology accepted.
It's disappointing, but what can you do.
But if history teaches us anything, it's that sometimes, bold action matters more than a perfect plan.
I, Frey, learned from that failure and found a new breakthrough...
I've finally got it!
A brand-new business idea!
And with full confidence, Frey pulled something out of her bag.
Is that...?!
Introducing the magic mat!
Just plug it in and it warms you up like magic! A high-efficiency heating device!
...There's nothing magical about that.
After my business failed, I was feeling down. That's when I met a man in a restaurant.
He told me.
Here in NOA, many people struggle with heating during the cold winters.
He said this was a cutting-edge invention made just for that.
And at that moment, my brilliant instincts kicked in.
There's no way this wouldn't sell!
I placed a bulk order right then and there.
Well?
Now this is how you build connections that matter!
Unlike someone I know.
Impressive... But how are you planning to sell so many?
Ah, that's simple too.
The inventor of the magic mat told me about a revolutionary sales system.
Ever heard of pyramid marketing?
Uh... wait a sec...
The more people join, the more we earn without even lifting a finger!
And if you sign up now, you'll get Diamond Tier status right away.
Let's get those papers signed right now!
...Frey, listen.
What is it? If you're going to say something pointless again...
This thing... looks fake.
Huh...? What did you say?
That's impossible!
The button's a fake, and it doesn't even have a plug.
I-it can't be...
...
How dare he...!
To deceive Monastir's quartermaster...!
This is an attack on the Duchy of Monastir itself!
This is unforgivable!
I'm heading there right now!
With a face full of fury, Frey stormed off.
A few days later, Monastir dispatched several knights...
And rumors spread that a few factories producing fake magic mats went up in flames.