Defying the Fate of Beheading

On the day the righteous thief was buried, Louis attended his funeral as a member of Mayer, along with the members of the Pigeon group.

There is no epitaph on the Star Continent.

But with Louis' arrival, there was.

A sentence was engraved on the righteous thief's tombstone:

"You came under the moonlight, leaving a bouquet of roses at my window, and a dream I could never reach."

This sentence was also the promotional phrase for the "Thief Rose" perfume.

A story about the unknown righteous thief and the bakery girl circulated along with Thief Rose.

Do you know what cuts you the deepest in any melodrama?

It's not the myriad loves and separations in the film, but when someone quietly adds a phrase at the end:

"This film is based on a true story."

That sentence can directly break through your defenses.

The story of Thief Rose directly made the series of perfumes a hit in Tino City within days.

The story was talked about everywhere on the streets.

Some even came to Mayer Commerce Association to ask if the righteous thief was really dead.

The members of Mayer Commerce Association said nothing, merely telling them the answer lay in Tino City's cemetery.

It was said that the righteous thief's tombstone was piled high with flowers that day.

Of course, some questioned Mayer Commerce Association's profit from the dead.

But they quickly fell silent.

Because the Thief Guild discovered something terrifying.

Mayer Commerce Association released a long-term mission to the Thief Guild platform across the continent.

[Hunt down the Rudelson Organization]

Mission description:

A third of profits from the Thief Rose series of perfumes, after deducting costs and basic operating expenses, will be permanently invested into the mission pool.

If anyone discovers members of the Rudelson Organization and hunts them down, they can claim the mission reward at Mayer Commerce Association with proof.

This act almost directly placed Mayer Commerce Association and the Rudelson Organization on opposing sides.

For a time, almost all peers were stunned into silence.

Given the current sales of Thief Rose, one-third of the profits is an astronomical figure for ordinary adventurers.

This move was surely to nail the Rudelson Organization onto the pillar of shame.

Bear in mind, Thief Rose's background is the epic battle on Dragonbone Prairie.

As long as Thief Rose continues to sell, wherever it's sold, the reputation of the Rudelson Organization will be ruined.

No one can stand on moral high ground and accuse Mayer Commerce of profiting from the dead.

If someone speaks out, they might get sprayed back by others.

"Are you members of the Rudelson? Otherwise, why are you so eager to defend them?"

This situation might actually happen.

A daylight strategy.

It's a generous way to make money.

A businessman curious enough found Louis and asked:

"Why do such a thing, directly opposing an evil organization is not a good thing."

Louis gave a clear answer:

"Mayer Commerce Association is people-oriented; the world is already sufficiently broken, but that doesn't stop us from patching and mending."

"Businessmen are inherently cold money-making machines, but I hope Mayer Commerce Association can be a bit warmer in the future, not just for making money."

"Moreover, I am very greedy, much greedier than you think."

"Profiting for oneself and family is not enough; only profiting for the nation will truly be worth it."

—Of course, the real reason is that Louis and Rudelson have always been mortal enemies.

From the Abyssal Church to the Love God's dark side, and then to Rudelson, all have been noted by Louis.

With the time now ripe, and his foundation nearly built, he planned to take them on one by one.

Now slightly revealing the cards is not inappropriate.

But that said, he indeed spoke beautifully.

Once the words spread, opponents nearby instantly lost the idea to play public opinion against Mayer Commerce Association.

It's not that they were truly moved by Louis.

Because they realized clearly that they couldn't earn Louis' money.

Merchants love to resolve conflict with harmony.

A peaceful development environment is more conducive to commercial spread.

But you know?

Mayer Commerce is truly outrageous.

They're so greedy that they want both money and reputation, even willing to directly compete with an Extraordinary organization for maximum profit.

This Mayer Commerce, unafraid of Rudelson Organization, would only be fiercer against peers.

Can't afford to provoke! Can't afford to provoke!

For a moment, Mayer Commerce's competitors in the Imperial Capital all retracted their necks.

This made Thief Rose sell even more feverishly.

Young people absolutely loved this style.

They even became thoroughly familiar with the related copy.

The product became so popular that even Beatrice heard about what Louis did.

She blinked and looked at Louis:

"So you're really planning to directly hunt down the Rudelson Organization, huh?"

Louis calmly replied:

"Otherwise? If someone can prove they've hunted the Rudelson Organization, what's wrong with giving them this money?"

"The reputation gained from this hunt alone is enough for Mayer Commerce Association to prosper."

Compared to the modest profits of the perfume, building up Mayer Commerce Association's golden brand truly has limitless benefits.

Thinking of this, Beatrice curiously looked at Louis.

The stories of the [Nun] and [Rose Thief] are interesting, but she's curious about what kind of "story" Louis plans to gift her.

"Close your eyes first."

Beatrice obediently closed her eyes.

In the next moment, she smelled a faint fruit fragrance.

She said, "It's quite pleasant."

"Open your eyes," Louis said.

Beatrice opened her eyes and saw Louis handing over a bouquet of blue roses.