The succession ceremony was held in a grand manner.

Eugene didn’t care for how it was held, but the elders of the duchy strongly insisted that it had to be grand. The elders strongly recommended that the duchy’s succession ceremony needed to be carried out in a proper, befitting manner, even if it caused them to go into debt. Naturally, Eugene criticized them for already being poor beggars without any money, and the elders’ faces became dyed red with shame.

As such, it was originally decided that the succession ceremony would be simple and frugal as Eugene intended. However, an unexpected ‘hero’ appeared to save the day.

It was Odd, the depot merchant, and his fellow merchants.

“If you give us permission, we will provide the funds for the ceremony.”

“We have made massive profits thanks to Your Excellency. Please give us a chance to repay your kindness.”

The nobles of the duchy were almost brought to tears by the apparent altruistic acts of the merchants. However, Eugene was reluctant. He was different from the nobles of the duchy, who were still soaking in the duchy’s past glory and ignorant of the real world. He knew exactly why the merchants were making such suggestions.

“I can’t give you all exclusive rights to the goods that will come from the continent. However, I will consult Mungard’s merchant guild and allow you all to take advantage to a certain extent,” Eugene stated.

“Thank you!”

“We will never forget your kindness. If there’s anything you would like...