This is the ideal capitalist society globally, where anyone who abides by the rules can create their fortune.

Can people in Illumina really get what they desire through the rationing system alone?

The shadow is watching you.

Their emergence always disrupts the market, causing significant financial losses.

Lady Sheol is also quite brusque when it comes to matters of business... She can't help it.

Somehow, Connolly's coffee always fills me with a sense of nostalgic familiarity.

Regulated freedom and the sound of flowing money... Um... Who told you that I collect romance novels?

Dirty secrets will always eventually float up to the surface. Otherwise, I'll just dive in and drag them up myself.

If you were to use this for transportation purposes, you'd make substantial profits. Are you not going to set up your own transportation company?

Hmm... It seems you've signed some kind of contract with it.

What kind of business consultation would you like me to provide you with? Well, before that, we'd better sign a contract that we're both happy with.

Market fluctuations can be... unpredictable...

I said we'd make a profit.

I'll make you cry.

Taste your own tears!

Our contract will be realized.

I hope we enjoy a pleasant cooperation.

Is this... the invisible hand?

Frankel seems to like this.

I can't wait... to fight the next storm!

Transportation route, contact point, and negotiation time set... Phew, I'm finally free to have a rest. Let's take a look at my favorite book. Do you want to read it together?

This is an equitable exchange.

Alchemy Stars.

In the new year, I hope that our cooperation continues as it has thus far.

As long as a transaction is voluntary and fair, it should be respected and protected. So... would you like to negotiate my acquisition of the Colossus?

Demand orientation is a rule that businesspersons must always keep in mind. What demand does your industry fulfill? Please tell me.

All existence depends on rules. Whether it's law or credibility, on the surface or underground, they are the contracts you sign with the place you call home.

As a last resort, the contents of a contract can be adjusted. But you must be truthful, faithful, with integrity, and unconcealed. Otherwise, no one will be able to help you.

I know what you're looking at. It's just that refraining from looking at the tails of others is a basic rule for a person with manners.

This is Frankel. Oh, that's Frankel, too. They're my lovely specters. Of course I can tell who is who. Huh? They don't look like pets?

The black-cloaked supplier... That was my nickname back then. The nickname I held before being adopted by the Shadowlord.

I really detest certain industries... Those goods that circulate beneath the shadows... As long as they exist, I will find a way to eradicate them.

Acquisition, negotiation, financing, sales, marketing... I can help you with all of these. Or maybe you just want romance novels, like me?

Oh, look who's here. I hope that through today's talks, we can reach a consensus.

Yes, I'm still busy. I apologize—my assistant is not in. Please be sure to make an appointment first. Yes, even you, Caelestite.

Negotiations are now over. Who can take this esteemed guest home for me?

In the new year, I hope that our cooperation continues as it has thus far.

Good day, but also a busy day. Do you have any business meetings to attend?

Good morning. A cup of coffee and the newspaper—this is my morning routine.

After a hard day's work, it's always nice to read a book before going to bed. Remember to rest early.

Hmm...? You... you're still awake. What am I looking at? That's a trade secret!

In the new year, I hope that our cooperation continues as it has thus far.

Sorry for making you wait so long. I'm Bethel, head of Umbraton Guild Headquarters. If you'd like to talk to me about anything, please contact my assistant to make an appointment.

I... don't have to pay for it?

Thank you. I'll pay you back in due course.

Thank you. I'll put it in the office.

This... suits me so much. Do you happen to be a writer?

Let's go, Tindall!

Frankel! The hunt is on!

Please sign it immediately!

My mother was born in Lumopolis, and my father was a businessman. That thing destroyed my father both mentally and physically... That's why I hate this industry so much.

Some people in Umbraton would refer to me as the black-cloaked supplier. I was not very sensible back then and almost destroyed the Cloudrover Guild's system of operations.

I ended up seriously injured when attempting to act alone... As fortune would have it, I became Istvan's adopted daughter. Luckily, I now understand the necessity of rules.

Manage the team? I can do that.