As soon as he heard my words, Burger’s eyes widened.
“…What?”
“Didn’t you hear me? From now on, you’re the prince sponsored directly by Mirmode.”
“Mirmode’s sponsorship…”
“Yeah. And it’s at the ‘Diamond’ level.”
“What, what, what did you say?”
Suddenly, Burger opened his mouth wide in shock. I shrugged and laughed.
Actually, I could understand why Burger was so surprised.
Mirmode family’s ‘Diamond’ level sponsorship was so rare and uncommon that it could even astonish princes from foreign lands.
Despite being a notorious villainous family, the Mirmode family had countless talents. The number of individuals who came seeking sponsorship from Mirmode was staggering. However, Mirmode never sponsored them all.
Mirmode’s sponsorship was divided into three levels: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.
Even at the lowest Gold level, one could secure housing, financial support, and guaranteed employment within the Mirmode family.
Back when Duchess Lucella was at the forefront, Mirmode family’s sponsorship was so popular that it was said to be the second most sought-after opportunity after employment in the imperial palace for talents from all over the continent.
Although Mirmode was infamous for its villainous deeds, they were not sloppy enough to let others catch the tail of their misdeeds. Moreover, they were a core power in the continent’s politics, to the extent that even the emperor took notice.
Of course, there were many talents who were afraid of being used and discarded by Mirmode due to their notorious deeds.
However, Mirmode was generous to the smart and wicked individuals. They elevated their skills and generously invested in them.
So, it was a self-evident fact that receiving Mirmode’s sponsorship ensured a secure future, just like the existence of the sun.
Moreover, it was not just any sponsorship but the highest ‘Diamond’ level.
Although the concept of sponsorship had relatively faded away now, it was a different story with Diamond level sponsorship.
Apart from housing, financial support, and guaranteed employment, one could secure the position of the Duchess’s chief aide and a noble rank of middle or higher.
While the noble rank was usually bestowed by the emperor, it was a different story if it was Mirmode.
Pressuring the emperor to confer a noble rank was not such a difficult task for them.
However, there was a significant flaw in the ‘Diamond’ level sponsorship. As if Burger had recalled that point, he immediately spoke up.
“…It’s not a position worthy of such remarkable sponsorship. And to achieve that, more than half of the aristocrats in the Council of Elders must agree.”
“You’re a goose that lays golden eggs, why wouldn’t it be a worthy position?”
Burger had a bewildered expression, but I just smiled.
“You’re an amazing guy, Burger.”
I knew the future. In “The Life of Melodia,” the corrupted Burger was a genius in accounting. He committed various fraudulent accounting practices, including off-the-book transactions and all sorts of dirty financial manipulations.
Everyone cursed Burger, but they praised only his ability.
The legendary protagonist who resurrected the top few hundred. The once-in-a-century genius accountant was none other than Burger.
“Don’t worry about receiving such a high evaluation from me, Burger.”
More than half of the Council of Elders’ agreement was, of course, a difficult task.
However, with Duchess Lucella and my sister Delphia on my side, it was time to push out the weakened head of the Council and persuade the rest to be on my side.
“Getting ‘Diamond’ level sponsorship right away may be difficult, but I’ll spread the rumor that it’s possible. And soon, it will become a reality.”
I tilted my head, seemingly pondering silently.
“And besides you, I’m taking Martin too. Both of you will receive sponsorship from our family. Got it?”
A swordsmanship genius and an accounting genius.
If Martin, the swordsmanship genius, didn’t go to the temple, the power there would undoubtedly weaken. Martin was a symbol, almost like a guardian of the temple, along with Ted.
The accounting genius, Burger, can firmly support my upper ranks, so to speak. The image of Mirmode flourishing with numerous talents swarmed in front of me. At that moment, Burger quietly spoke.
“…I understand.”
I laughed heartily while looking into his trembling eyes.
“It’s the best choice, Burger.”
At that moment, a ding-dong sound echoed, signaling the end of the break time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
The class was over, and it was time to go home. Normally, Si-en would have hurriedly gone home, saying, “I have to see Dad!” However, today was different. She intended to gather Acid, Leonhardt, Burger, and Martin in front of the willow tree.
Unfortunately, Leonhardt had to skip it due to additional swordsmanship training, but three of us were gathered.
Si-en observed Acid, Burger, and Martin standing in front of her with their nerdy demeanor.
Then, she immediately brought her hand to her side and called their names one by one.
“Acid, Burger, Martin.”
Acid replied briskly.
“Yes.”
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.