Tactician
Henry’s Point of View
No matter how many precautions we take, we can’t predict where information might leak from.
Even with our newfound title, our family is just a recent addition to the ranks of nobility.
“Henry, you’ve been proactive.”
“The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.”
Expanding the business is a good idea.
But sometimes, Mom prioritizes going with the flow a little too much.
That’s why I’ve been working behind the scenes.
“I’m not outright opposing your business ventures, Mom.”
“I know that.”
“I just wish you’d be a bit more cautious. I want you to have a solid support system and reduce risks… to protect you.”
I may be overly cautious, but Mom tends to walk on precarious bridges.
She probably thinks she should cross those dangerous bridges first and make sure it’s safe before letting us cross.
But what if something happens to her?
Even if our risks are minimal, what if she faces danger?
“I don’t have the boldness and adventurous spirit that you have, Mom.”
“Being cautious isn’t a bad thing.”
“But I know that sometimes, it’s necessary.”
I don’t possess the boldness that Marie does.
I’ve grown accustomed to always considering the risks.
“So maybe it’s just right. It seems like it’s my role to be your brakes.”
“Indeed.”
Someone needs to rein in our Mom, who tends to go off the rails.
My job is to ensure that Marie regains her former confidence and keeps moving forward.
“We need someone with a bad personality, right?”
“Henry?”
“I’ll crush anyone who harms Mom, Marie, or Cyril.”
Despite growing in a single-parent family, we hold our heads high even if people gossip.
But there are times when gossip isn’t the only issue, and that’s why I…
“It’s my role to protect you guys.”
“You’ve grown up.”
“Yes, thanks to you.”
I’ll make those foolish businesses and nobles who underestimated me suffer.
The company that stole Marie’s ideas and put pressure on her has been getting a bad reputation, which is why I plan to cut ties with them after this.
The timing is perfect.
“But what about the fall coats? Dresses are one thing, but…”
“That’s also been taken care of. Who said we only have one flagship product?”
“Huh?”
I asked Lady Eliana-sama for more designs.
And there’s an idea that only she can execute.
“Lady Eliana has endured a long battle with illness. She understands the feelings of the sick and the physically weak better than anyone else.”
“Yes…”
“That’s our target.”
Flashy coats that are just for looks are outdated.
Coats that can be worn multiple times, are warm, and easy to maintain are appreciated more.
And many women desire something unique to themselves.
The real competition starts here.