Building A Business Empire From Scratch In Another World

ONE MONTH LATER

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A month has passed since the introduction of bicycles in the capital city, and the excitement surrounding this innovation shows no signs of waning.

The bicycle craze has captivated residents, transforming everyday conversations into discussions about this remarkable mode of transportation.

The impact of bicycles on commners life is far from ordinary; it has stirred a revolution that reshapes how people navigate their daily routines.

The Origin Technology Official Stores have been bustling with activity, consistently filled with eager customers seeking to purchase their own bicycles.

Owning a bicycle has quickly evolved into a status symbol among the commoners, signifying not just mobility but also a certain prestige within their community.

For many, these bicycles serve practical purposes; they allow workers to transport heavy loads efficiently, drastically reducing what once took hours into mere minutes.

Previously some of the commners works involved carrying heay loads,works that would take them hours to complete!

But with the ability to carry goods on their bicycles they can complete their works in a few minutes

They can now travel five to six times farther than they could on foot, previously they have no choice when they want to go to places especially places that are very far away.

And Astheria is simply huge,just one district is so big and it will take days to completely travel around it.

But with the bicycle they can travel to far away places easily places, they dreamed of going or have never ginw there before.

This newfound efficiency has undeniably changed lives for countless commoners in the capital.

Over the past month, the allure of bicycles has intensified rather than diminished.

Each day sees thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of units sold as Origin Technology enjoys unprecedented financial success.

They are reaping significant profits while meeting an insatiable demand from consumers who recognize the utility and value of these vehicles.

While commoners appreciate bicycles for their practicality, merchants and savvy investors see vast potential for profit.

The moment these innovative machines hit the market, merchants sensed an opportunity ripe for exploitation.

Meanwhile, Nobles in the Royal Capital perceive bicycles as instruments for consolidating power; controlling production means controlling movement, a crucial aspect of governance in any kingdom.

The diverse perspectives on bicycles highlight a complex web of interests: merchants and chambers of commerce view them primarily as lucrative investments, while nobles see them as tools for influence over populations composed largely of commoners.

In every Kingdom or Empire population is the foundation and most of the population is composed of commoners, so a tool that all commners are after if they can get control of that tool that means they can indirectly control the commners.

In essence, those who control transportation can exert significant sway over society itself.

However, despite their ambitions, many nobles approach this opportunity cautiously.

They understand that such revolutionary inventions do not emerge from weak foundations; whoever created this bicycle must possess formidable resources or alliances.

Investigations soon revealed that Origin Technology is allied with the powerful Maywraith Noble Family, a revelation that tempered many greedy aspirations.

With knowledge of Maywraith's involvement circulating among ambitious families in the capital, competition began to dwindle as weaker factions recognized the risks associated with challenging such a formidable Family.

Although a lot of people backed down after founding out that the Maywraith Noble Family is part of the Origin Technology but they were still a few Families that are not afraid of the Maywraith Noble Family at all.

Yet beneath this facade of calm enthusiasm lies an undercurrent of tension brewing within the capital city's elite circles.

While most citizens remain blissfully unaware and consumed by their desire to acquire bicycles, those attuned to political currents sense impending turmoil ahead.

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"For the past month, we've achieved an incredible milestone, selling around 2 million bicycles and raking in a whopping 200 million gold coins!

However, our official stores were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of customers, prompting us to open another thousand locations across Astheria.

With demand outstripping supply, we've also brought on board an additional thousand blacksmiths.

While most of them are still apprentices, a select few are seasoned Starred Blacksmiths. Thanks to this influx of talent, production is ramping up quickly!".

Claire stood before Felix, delivering her report with confidence. Felix leaned back in his luxurious wooden chair, listening intently as she spoke.

"So how many units can we produce now?" Felix asked calmly, his eyes narrowing with curiosity.

"After adding those thousand new blacksmiths and considering they've been working on bicycles for a month now," Claire explained, "most have become quite familiar with the manufacturing process. They can now produce about 3,000 units every five days."

Felix frowned slightly. "That's still too slow," he said thoughtfully. "We need to keep increasing our workforce."

Claire paused for a moment, surprised by his request. "But we've already hired around 3,000 blacksmiths! Isn't that enough?"

Shaking his head firmly, Felix replied, "Claire, your perspective is too limited. You're only thinking about Astheria when we should be aiming for the entire Kingdom, and even the whole Lunaris Continent! The number of blacksmiths we have isn't sufficient for our ambitious expansion into other kingdoms and empires."

Taking a moment to reflect on his words, Claire realized he was right; their current workforce wouldn't be able to meet future demands.

"Continue hiring more," Felix urged with a reassuring smile. "I understand your concerns about costs, but trust me; our earnings will soar even higher soon!"

Claire nodded thoughtfully as she met Felix's gaze. "So, which model is flying off the shelves?" Felix inquired, his curiosity piqued.

With a swift response, Claire replied, "According to the latest statistics, the Soaring Cloud Bicycle is the most sought-after model right now. The Flying Nimbus, while not quite matching its sales figures, has still performed decently, around 500,000 units sold so far."

Felix raised an eyebrow in surprise. "That's lower than I expected for the Flying Nimbus," he admitted.

But it quickly understood; after all, the Nimbus is tailored specifically for Mana Cultivators, who can be rather proud and skeptical about anything that might seem beneath them.

Taking a deep breath, Felix reassured her, "Don't worry about the Flying Nimbus sales. I believe it just needs the right opportunity to soar, and my instincts tell me that moment isn't far off."
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"Understood, Family Head," Claire nodded earnestly.

"By the way," she continued with enthusiasm, "the winemakers have finished getting familiar with the recipes you provided and are ready to start production! Plus, our glass production factory is up and running; we've already hired staff."

Felix's eyes sparkled with satisfaction at this news. "Good! Good! Good! ".