Chapter 181: Sex is Business (1)
Chapter 181: Sex is Business (1)
About three weeks had passed.
In that time, Fermaton had grown significantly, and the people were going wild for Ruji Coin.
New sex!
Sex with succubi!
Since succubi could now be "purchased" at a fairly low price, the dissatisfaction over the demolition of the red-light district had also faded.
After all, those who used to frequent the red-light district did so with the goal of bedding a woman even if it cost a fortune, and the new succubus brothels offered many elements that were incredibly attractive to them.
The price was low, and they got to have sex with a succubus, not just a human.
Furthermore, there was no risk of death; their cum was simply squeezed out of them. For those who used to be regulars at the old brothels, the perception that "it’s a loss if you don't go" had firmly taken root.
—Would you like to try some Penisilin as well? It’s an erection enhancer that makes even succubi cry.
—Isn't that expensive?
—Not at all. If you buy it with Ruji Coin, it’s a 2+1 deal...! Buy two, get one free!
—Bring it here right now!!
In addition, as Fermaton’s business items became available for purchase one by one with Ruji Coin, people began to buy up even more of the currency.
—Why are you buying so much? What if this fails?
—If it fails, it fails. But I’m investing in the future.
—The future?
—Do you really think Fermaton is going to stop here? They’ll sell even more things in the future. You’ll have to buy those with Ruji Coin too, and by then, you’ll probably have to pay the full list price for the coins.
The belief that more products would be released.
The expectation that the Ruji Coin purchased now would skyrocket in value in the future.
Of course, as a currency, the price of Ruji Coin was fixed, but in terms of purchasing power relative to inflation, buying it now was seen as far more efficient than waiting.
—Fermaton will definitely make it happen! They’ll catch slimes from the dungeon, mix them with water spirits, and create a "one Dutch wife per household" policy!
—You’re a dreamer. Hey, why don't you send that suggestion to Fermaton?
—Should I? If they actually make it, they’ll give me one for free, right?
—Maybe they’ll give you a percentage of the profits, like they do for the Dark Jeanne breast holders?
—Right? Man, an era where you can make money through sex. The world really has changed.
Fermaton’s sex business was profitable.
Since there had never been a business like this before, people were enthusiastic about this strange and erotic enterprise.
—Is Ruji Fermaton starting any other businesses? If we play our cards right, we might be able to pick up some crumbs from the start.
Everyone began to focus on the movements of the Young Lord—no, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the "Count" now.
The people within Fermaton.
The Kingdom.
The Empire.
The whole world began to turn its gaze toward Fermaton’s sex business.
And sure enough, another business derived from the existing ones appeared.
A new building was constructed near the Dream Factory.
The structure began to take a form reminiscent of a library, leaving people puzzled.
"What is it? Are they going to write and sell erotic novels?"
"Binding parchment and books would cost way more money. A sex library? Ugh, that’s a bit much."
They knew another business was unfolding, but they couldn't quite grasp what it was.
The sign simply bore the word "Hentaya."
"...What is that?"
No one knew its true nature.
Only a tiny handful of people within Fermaton knew the truth.
The public could only speculate.
"I bet we can use Ruji Coin there too, right?"
As long as they had Ruji Coin, they believed they could use Ruji Fermaton’s sex business cheaply and efficiently.
* * *
"Finally, the 'rental shop' is complete."
I was immensely satisfied with the sight of the new building, "Hentaya," visible from the CEO's office of the Dream Factory.
"Young Lord. Are you going to sell standardized 'sex' there now?"
Laura, dressed in her maid uniform, asked as she fiddled with the ten crystal orbs placed in front of me.
"You’re saying you’re going to rent these out to people?"
"Exactly. It’s a porn rental shop. These are Video Recording Magic Stones containing footage of sex between men and succubus prostitutes."
What were these crystal orbs in front of me?
To use a modern analogy, they were porn videos.
It’s technically impossible to create a streaming site, but it’s perfectly possible to adapt the existing methods of this world.
Streaming based on a modern internet network was impossible here.
However, "magic that records images" did exist in this world, and it was possible to store those records within magic stones.
"It’s easy enough to mass-produce magic stones using Mythstone, and embedding the video recording magic is a simple matter with the help of the Magic Tower. The era has arrived where someone’s sex can be left as a record in a magic stone, as a video. Hehe."
I had selected this as my new business item.
"Magic is truly great. Everything I imagine in my head becomes reality like this."
"I think it’s more that you’re amazing for coming up with these things, Young Lord."
"Me? I’m nothing special. Anyone could think of this. They just think it and laugh it off. I’m only doing this because I have the desperation to make Fermaton strong."
Knock, knock. Knock.
The sound of a knock echoed.
"Laura. Yurdi is here. Bring some tea."
"Shall I make milk tea with Mana Milk?"
"I feel like just regular milk tea today."
Through the signal of the rhythmic pause, I knew who it was without even hearing a voice.
"Is that you, Yurdias?"
"Yes, Young Lord. May I enter?"
"Come in."
Yurdias, dressed in a suit, entered the room.
Behind her, in the hallway, men were standing hesitantly, scratching their heads.
"Tell them all to come in."
"Yes. You are in the presence of the Young Lord. Do not act rashly."
"""Yes, Boss!!"""
The way they shouted "Boss" at Yurdias was thick with the aura of thugs.
"Welcome. I am the Young Lord of Fermaton, Ruji Fermaton. I’ve always sent word through Yurdias, but I’m glad to meet you all in person today."
""Thank you!!""
Good lungs.
Who were these men?
They were the Hania Guild, the thief guild under Yurdias’s command.
"You’ve all worked very hard. I’ve tried to show my appreciation in my own way, and I hope you are satisfied."
First, I distributed 300 Ruji Coins per person to those gathered here as a sort of performance bonus.
If you asked why I gave so much, it was because they had done that much work until now.
"It’s all thanks to you that Fermaton’s sex industry is spreading through word of mouth."
So-called viral marketing.
When the Dream Factory first opened, when we were promoting the effects of Penisilin, and when we were spreading the word about how good sex with a succubus was—I had relied on their help time and time again.
"Until now, I’ve given orders through Yurdias, but this time, I’m going to give you a major assignment."
"What kind of work is it?"
"First, 300 Ruji Coins a month is the base salary. There will be additional compensation based on performance."
Before discussing how difficult the job was, presenting the set salary first was the basics of a power negotiation.
"I am going to 'visualize' sex with succubi. Experiencing sex with a succubus vicariously through dreams is good, but I plan to sell 'standardized' sex videos. Like this."
I played one of the Video Recording Magic Stones sitting next to me.
"Ah, those guys are...?"
In the video, two men with black masks over their faces were engaged in 2-on-1 sex with a single succubus.
"...Hmm, a few things got mixed up. I meant to show a simple 1-on-1."
Since the "cover art" work hadn't been done yet, I had gotten confused and played a rather aggressive video.
I placed my hand on the magic stone to stop the playback and pointed at the video for the guild members.
"What I want is for you to become the men in these videos. Except for your faces, you will have to reveal everything—your naked bodies, even your dicks."
Mosaic?
I didn't know if it was necessary, but even if it was, I lacked the technology to implement such a thing.
"Male actors who partner with succubi. That is your new job."
That’s right.
I intended to use them as AV male actors.
"You are the ones Yurdias has specially hand-picked. Since Yurdias became the Guild Master, the guild has been moving toward becoming an information guild, but I’m sure it’s been hard to make a living with just that. Am I right?"
"......."
"Even if I helped out a bit, it wouldn't have been enough to fill your bellies, would it? It was only when I handed out magic stones and told you to pocket the cash that you could finally breathe. But even that wasn't enough, so you’ve been doing a bit of 'light-fingered' work on the side, haven't you?"
"...We are deeply sorry."
"No, there’s no need to be sorry. I know why you did it, so just be reborn through this new business."
Rather than being thieves who prey on the security of the Lord's Castle, it would be far more desirable to become the next generation of AV superstars whose fame will spread across the world.
"Your bodies and your dicks will be sold. It will remain as a record forever, and people all over the world will watch. And they will masturbate while watching the succubi you’re bedding. They will project themselves onto you."
"Young Lord, that..."
"Any questions?"
"So, we can make money just by having sex?"
"That’s exactly what I’ve set up. Isn't it?"
I pointed to the floor.
"Do you want to get your wrists cut for stealing from adventurers' pockets, or do you want to live having sex with succubi while earning a base salary of 300 a month plus generous bonuses?"