Double the Profit, Together!
Ever since that day, Frey has been looking a little deflated and quiet.
But finally, she seemed to regain her energy and spoke to me.
After getting scammed, I spent a long time reflecting.
I suppose I have to admit that was entirely my fault.
But... in this world, every bad event brings some good with it.
I may have been scammed, but I still gained something.
Like learning to think before you act?
What nonsense are you spouting?
In business, overthinking only means missing your chance. That's basic knowledge.
Anyway, the magic mat was a scam... But there's one thing that still holds value.
Don't tell me...
That's right.
The pyramid marketing system.
Its incredible potential is still very real.
But that system is what the scammer taught you.
*Sigh* You still don't get it?
The system itself isn't guilty of anything.
I'll never forgive the guy who sold me that fake mat...
But that was a people problem.
Selling together and earning together! What a fair and beautiful system.
The pyramid marketing system is innocent!
The problem is always with people!
...If you say so.
That's why I've invited someone to be the first cornerstone of my glorious pyramid.
Ah, looks like she's just arrived.
Captain. I heard you called me urgently?
What was this important matter about?
Lisa...?
I was the one who summoned you today, Lisa.
Come, don't just stand there. Please have a seat.
Huh? Wait, it wasn't the Captain who called me, but Frey?
Just sit down already. No more talking.
Frey plopped Lisa into a sit and launched into an impromptu presentation.
As Frey's pitch went on, Lisa's face gradually grew more animated.
So...
The more members I recruit, the more money I'll make?
Exactly!
As expected from an elite. You caught on right away.
To understand this cutting-edge business model in an instant...
You must keep your financial instincts razor sharp.
Hehe... Not to brag, but I try.
Anyway, I'll invest right away!
With this, I could finally pay off my 360-month installment plan in one shot!
An excellent choice.
So then, for your initial investment...
I'll take the 580-month installment plan, please!
Wait a minute...
What now?
How many members would you need to actually make money off this?
Well... to break even on your investment...
If you multiply the expected return by each tier's member count... roughly...
Hmm...
Based on that math... you'd need more than Lavistar's entire population.
...Is this really viable?
...Ah.
I knew it! The real issue was the low birthrate!
I guess I have no choice.
Before launching this business, I'll start a pen-pal dating service instead.
We boost the birthrate, and boom! More future customers!
...
You know, I just remembered I've got other expenses lined up.
Sorry, but I'll have to back out of this investment.
Good day.
W-wait! Hold on a sec!
I still have twelve more amazing business ideas...!!
...
Ugh! She was almost sold!
Captain! Why do you keep sabotaging my business ventures?!
Have you considered running a normal, honest business?
...A normal business?
That's not good enough.
You can't change the world with pocket change...
Anyway! I need to brainstorm a new business!
Huffing and puffing, Frey stomped off.