Chapter 101: [101] Plum Blossom Swordsman Reincarnated in a Count’s Family [25]
"Nice to meet you, Young Master Eugene. I am Helios Helbrit, the son of Duke Makelos Helbrit."
He is the heir to Duke Helbrit, the kingdom's prime minister. If nothing major happens, Helios will likely follow in his father's footsteps and become the kingdom's prime minister as well. Moreover, he is Yuria's half-brother. Since Yuria holds a grudge against the Helbrit ducal family itself, he is also a target for revenge.
"I am Eugene Pruckus. I've heard much about your reputation, Lord Helios. You are known for your exceptional intellect and are considered a prime candidate for the next prime minister, carrying the king's expectations on your shoulders... Young Master Helios, you are a blessing to the Rapherry Kingdom."
"Haha, you flatter me. I didn't expect my reputation to reach the Pruckus territory. And if we're talking about blessings, Young Master Eugene, you are no less. The inventions you've created, especially the cosmetics, have even caught the attention of the queen herself."
"Oh, really?"
This is quite surprising. I've only distributed the cosmetics within the Pruckus territory and its nearby regions. I didn't expect rumors about them to reach the royal palace, the heart of the kingdom. I knew the rumors would spread eventually, but this is much faster than I anticipated.
"Why would I lie? I've heard that the cosmetics aren't officially on sale yet. May I ask what your specific plans are?"
"I'm still preparing, but I should be able to officially sell them by next year."
"I see. If you encounter any difficulties, you can always seek help from our Helbrit ducal family."
"Haha, I appreciate the offer."
No matter what, I won't be collaborating with the Helbrit ducal family. These people may act gentlemanly on the surface, but they're no different from thugs at heart. Besides, the Helbrit ducal family is Yuria's enemy. To me, Yuria's value far exceeds that of the Helbrit family.
Zent, Helios, and I exchanged various conversations. Most of it was trivial talk, like how the food was delicious or how the lake in the Pruckus territory was beautiful.