Chapter 327.1. The High Fall

-Masatoshi’s POV-
This is an unimaginable statement. If you accept the reward here, you will become an unstoppable force. Why refuse it? Masatoshi had no idea.
It’s something unimaginable from my previous life. There are still many customs I’m not used to, like confiscating property and treating it as a reward, but the option to refuse didn’t even cross my mind.
Gray-haired girl, her usual foolish demeanor hidden, continued to speak to the new Emperor in a cool and cold tone while shading her hands like an actor, with dramatic reactions.
“As the newly appointed Marchioness, I have more than enough wealth. The development of Tokyo, successful investments, and recently, um and uh? What does this mean, papa?”
With a palm raised in question, the gray-haired girl asked Houretsu. There was no trace of the earlier coldness in her tone.
It’s just an adorable little girl with teary eyes asking her father for help.
I enhanced my vision, somewhat bewildered by her misunderstanding, and found that Anchoco” was written all over.
While chuckling, Houretsu whispered to her. It’s about buying people, and so on. Nodding knowingly, the gray-haired girl turned to the new Emperor.
“Galdo Farm, Ulhara Corporation, Ein Security Company, and Mii-chan bought many companies, so they have become vast assets. So, we have sufficient assets. But we lack personnel entirely.”
“Hmm… You’ve acquired companies, which is good, but you’re lacking personnel to manage them, I assume. So, wouldn’t , cash, and stocks be sufficient?”
Seemingly understanding the flow of the conversation, the new Emperor changed the direction of his proposal. Indeed, there would be no problem with having as much cash as possible.
“I have enough. Please use it for the sake of the Empire’s future. However, if it’s not too much to ask, I’d like to acquire the remaining land rights in the entire Kanto region to prevent further chaos in the future.”
“The entire Kanto region?”
“Yes. Takano Marquisate plans to continue conquering and developing Tokyo in the future. I don’t want any disputes over land rights during that time. Mage agreed to this, as they can provide us with their land.”
By the way, Mage had declined the reward because he had acted at the request of the gray-haired girl.
“The entire Kanto region… it’s a place where only monsters born from deadly dungeons wander. If you want to buy it, it’s practically free. However, if you want to obtain land rights, you’ll have to pay taxes.”
Although she was currently making a profit in the Kamakura area, the new Emperor warned that with the entire Kanto region’s taxes, those profits would vanish.
“No problem, Your Majesty. I want to invest all my profits in development.”
“I don’t think that region will develop in a hundred years, you know? I believe it will require vast funds for development, though.”
“Even if you have a lot of money, you’ll just trip and fall!”
Tapping the armrest with his fingers, the new Emperor pondered. The request for the entire Kanto region was substantial. In normal circumstances, it’d be dismissed outright, but the assets at stake in this negotiation belonged to Duke Kanna. 
It was clear that the scales were heavily tipped in favor of Duke Kanna’s assets.
The Kanna Group had diverse businesses, ranging from hotels to trade, farms, and fashion, and had been making immense profits without any failures. 
In comparison, the Kanto region, which was devoid of people and filled with monsters, held no comparable value.
Furthermore, the new Emperor needed a vast amount of funds for the fall of the floating castle, the ascension ceremony, and the reorganization of the military. He quickly reached a decision.
“Very well. The land rights in the entire Kanto region shall be offered as a reward to Marchioness Takano. Work hard on its development. I understand that gathering residents will be challenging.”
“Yes! Mii-chan wanted to try her hand at a simulation game. Starting from a lumber mill!”
“I’m looking forward to it, Marchioness Takano.”
The new Emperor was pleased with the deal. The Prime Minister looked like he wanted to say something but refrained. There were likely concerns about voicing these thoughts.
With this, Duke Kanna’s swelling assets would be put to use, and the new Emperor wore a smile as the investiture ceremony concluded.
“You’ve fallen for immediate gains, haven’t you?”
I made a mental note to inquire about the muttering of my father, who was grinning next to me.
After the investiture ceremony, it was Marchioness Takano enfeoffed’s celebration party. I, the resolute man who had been grinning and stretching his nose escorted Sena-san.
At a party celebrating the investiture, the new Emperor didn’t intend to skimp.
Magic gold chandeliers with gemstones were hung from the ceiling, and the tables were adorned with dishes of rare high-quality magical meats, special dungeon-grown magical vegetables, and dungeon-farmed fish, making it a luxurious and splendid affair.
Stepping on the long-haired carpet and feeling its softness beneath his feet, Masatoshi entered the party venue.
“You look beautiful today, Sena-san.”
“Thank you. Masatoshi-san, you look handsome too. You’ve stopped wearing the butterfly tie.”
Of course, the person I was escorting was the world’s most adorable woman, Sena-san. She shone brilliantly as always, dazzlingly so. Her hand, placed on my arm, felt pleasantly ticklish.
She was attending today in a princess dress. The intricately made tiara adorned with gold, silver, and gemstones suited Sena-san perfectly, and the dress was likely made from a special magic fabric. It had a mysterious, gentle shimmer, bringing out a slightly girlish charm.
Here, Masatoshi planned to shower her with more compliments while maintaining a resolute face. He loosened his lips, his excitement causing him to breathe heavily, and lowered his gaze while gazing at Sena-san.