If you receive something, it’s only natural that you must work proportionally for it.

That’s why, when the Emperor gives me an order, I usually comply.

Of course, I’m not a machine—I’m a modern individual with free will. So, in the process of completing said tasks, I might use tactics like "expense processing" or "falsifying records with average market rates."

Sometimes, I even conceal revenue entirely to reduce taxes.

Still, by the standards of the Emperor and the Dukes, who are clueless about what happens on the ground, I’m providing reasonable prices with maximum service.

I pocket a bit more …