Youngest Scion of the Mages - Chapter 223
The Youngest Son of the Magic Family Side Story 5
“I want to try to be a singer.”
It was a little surprising.
When we met again, Kang Min-ji seemed somehow exhausted.
I was willing to listen even if I had to live extravagantly by playing Tangja Tangja every day until I completely figured out how to return to Korea.
Because I could have done that much to the friend who was with me during my childhood and to my first love.
“…ah.”
“Do you understand what I mean?”
“I understand. “You didn’t originally want to be an idol.”
Although she achieved tremendous success as an idol, Kang Min-ji’s dream was not to become an idol from the beginning.
“You liked playing guitar and singing.”
“Oh my goodness.”
When Kang Min-ji was young, she wanted to be a singer-songwriter, not an idol.
It was still the same now.
“I want to try that here. “The agency said I wasn’t competitive.”
“okay?”
“They say it’s an award that requires me to become an idol.”
“Isn’t it a compliment to say you’re pretty?”
“He said that to me. You don’t have to be able to sing or dance. They said I could just stand there like a folding screen. But those words weren’t always nice to hear.”
“….”
Larsen seemed to understand what I meant.
“Instead, I participated a lot in writing lyrics and composing music. They took that into consideration. But I can mess up here. right?”
“….”
“I said it’s okay if I don’t make money. right?”
Larsen nodded.
Things like money didn’t really matter.
In fact, I don’t even know how much money I have right now.
Someone said that. Being truly rich means that your bank account balance keeps growing even without you knowing or paying attention to it.
Larsen already did that.
“So, I’m going to sing the song I want to sing.”
Kang Min-ji was quite burning with enthusiasm.
“The sensibility may be a little different, but that’s okay. “Because I do what I want to do.”
“….”
“Even though I’m not as good as a professional producer, I think I can sing the songs I want to sing. But… why do you look like that?”
“No, um.”
“Why are you so anxious?”
“I can help you with what you want…”
There were singers and similar things in this worldview.
However, its status was not the same as Korea.
“I’m not sure if it’s a good choice.”
“what do you mean?”
“In this day and age, there are very few singers like you are talking about. Gypsies and dancers fill those roles.”
“There is no singer? Nonsense!”
“There are troubadours, but it’s probably not the music you want to make. It’s a bit like the Western version of Pansori. “It’s about singing biographies of heroes or something like that mixed with a story.”
“Hmm.”
“If you sing the song you’re talking about, you can do it. But…”
In this era, if a woman sold a song, it meant she was a dancer.
The social status of dancers was very low.
They were the lowest class of the poor and were practically working in a brothel.
The dancers of this era were people who used music to engage in prostitution.
After hearing the story, Kang Min-ji’s face darkened a little.
“So there’s almost no culture of enjoying popular music? “Is there no concert hall at all?”
“Most dancers sell their songs and dances on the streets or in brothels. There is also an opera house, but only men from long-established families can become singers there.”
Oh wait.
As we chatted, Larsen began to become a little interested.
‘I also really liked seeing him sing on stage.’
I didn’t say anything because I thought it was too private, but I looked up a lot of Kang Min-ji’s videos.
Other idols didn’t even know the group name, but they knew Kang Min-ji’s dance and part.
Cha Seong-min really liked Kang Min-ji’s performance.
“Then let’s do it this way.”
“how?”
“You’re building a theater just for you.”
If you don’t have a concert hall, you can create one.
There didn’t seem to be any problem.
“…what?”
“Start with it for your own use only and think about its intended use later. How many seats would you like? “Maybe 100,000 will do?”
* * *
Farin, the city of art.
It was a city full of romantic young artists.
A huge theater was built here in the Mayton family’s sphere of influence.
“It’s really… made.”
“That’s right. “At first, I thought it was a large research facility.”
“It’s a real theater, right?”
“This is my first time seeing a theater of this size.”
“Who on earth is the theater owner?”
“well. “Nothing has been officially announced yet.”
But what was surprising was that there was also a dancer standing here.
Not only regular opera singers but also dancers appeared on stage.
There was quite a bit of backlash, saying this was an insult to art, but Larsen paid no attention.
“If you are dissatisfied, tell me to complain. A duel is welcome.”
The news became known that the owner of the theater was Larsen.
“They say Prince Larsen is a theater owner.”
“They say if you’re dissatisfied, complain directly? “Didn’t you say you were very dissatisfied?”
“Who said they were dissatisfied? “It’s a little unfamiliar or something like that.”
As time passed, strange rumors began to spread.
“They say the most beautiful dancer in the world is on stage. “But I’m not a dancer.”
“Not a dancer? “Then what is it?”
“What… what was it? “I heard you’re a singer-songwriter?”
“Singer-songwriter?”
“They say I’m not naked and I don’t dance. “I don’t even seduce men.”
“What kind of dancer is that?”
“So you’re saying you’re a singer-songwriter and not a dancer? “I heard he just sings with his guitar.”
“I can’t even imagine.”
“So you’re a dancer who doesn’t sell her body?”
“I’m not a dancer!”
A dancer who doesn’t dance.
The so-called singer-songwriter Meijin (Kang Min-ji) is starting to become quite famous.
This was all quite interesting and fun for Larsen.
‘I’ve also tried marketing. ‘This is fun.’
Even the legendary writer Drayden, who became more famous due to his poor writing skills, was mobilized to promote singer-songwriter Mayjin.
At first, only a few dozen people flocked, but now tens of thousands of people flocked on weekends.
Larsen smiled happily as he watched Kang Min-ji singing on stage.
The equipment and lighting used to decorate the stage were decorated in a modern style in response to Kang Min-ji’s opinions.
‘Power and money are great.’
Since his first love said he wanted to sing, he said he had the ability to create a theater and make his debut.
It was quite enjoyable for Larsen.
Larsen smiled happily as he saw Kang Min-ji on stage.
‘Kang Min-ji should also sing.’
What can I say? This felt like ‘Raising Kang Min-ji’.
As Larsen, it was quite enjoyable and rewarding.
‘If we want people to come from all over the continent… we need to set up a lot of mobile gateways. If you’re going to do it, you’d better do it right.’
With Evelia’s help, they began connecting mobile gateways to various parts of the continent.
The price wasn’t that expensive.
“Once a month. We promised to have a meal. Is that correct?”
“Yes, sister.”
“Then I will help you.”
“thank you.”
Although it was not intended, logistics became more active, intercontinental movement became smoother, and productivity across the continent began to increase.
The number of people coming to see the performance from far away places outside the sphere of influence of the three major powers has increased.
A delegation from the Kingdom of Dravi, whose power has recently been growing significantly, even contacted the Mayton family, saying they wanted to see a performance by the ‘singer-songwriter’.
But like all things, things weren’t always good.
“I am Duke Vertes, the head of the Dravi Kingdom delegation.”
The owner of the theater was Larsen, but actual management is done by Hampton.
Duke Vertes ordered Hampton.
“Bring the dancer. “I’ll pay the price so you won’t be disappointed.”
* * *
Hampton, the shadow and attendant of Larsen Maton, was not intimidated by Duke Vertes.
“She is not a dancer.”
“A woman who sells songs is a dancer. Don’t talk nonsense, just bring him. “I will charge you a high price.”
“I told you she wasn’t a dancer.”
“Oh hey, it’s worth the price.”
“Even if you offer hundreds of millions of dollars, if you can’t do it, you can’t do it.”
The Duke of Vertes made the same offer several times, but Hampton repeatedly refused.
“They say you come from a servant family.”
“Yes, that’s true.”
“Does the servant dare to talk back?”
Duke Vertes ordered people to tie Hampton up and make him kneel.
It happened inside a dive theater.
Even though he was tied up, Hampton was confident.
“You are making a mistake, Duke Vertes.”
“…what?”
Duke Vertes frowned deeply.
“Cut this bastard’s tongue in half.”
Hampton didn’t really resist.
It wasn’t because I didn’t have the strength, it was because I wanted to gain a cause.
Still, the duke’s subordinates were not as thoughtless as the duke.
“Duke. “The owner of this theater is said to be Prince Larsen Mayton.”
“so?”
“This person has been assisting Prince Larsen since he was young…”
Compare!
The Duke slapped his subordinate on the cheek.
“So what can I do about one of my attendants? “Not even the Mayton family’s servant, but the youngest servant!”
“….”
The concubine, who knew the duke’s usual temperament, could not say anything.
‘What is happening within the sphere of influence of the three famous families?’
It is too far away from the Dravi Kingdom.
The Duke family did not know the fear of the three famous families.
“Take out your tongue right now.”
“….”
In the end, one of the subordinates who could not defeat Seonghwa took out a dagger.
Hampton chuckled and muttered very quietly.
“No matter how far away the place was, Larsen Mayton’s name resonated across the sea. It’s funny how a one-day puppy who doesn’t know anything is going crazy.”
Duke Vertes drew his sword.
“How dare this crazy person!”
I swung my sword at Hampton.
But nothing happened.
The subordinates who were assisting the duke were surprised.
“The late Duke?”
Am I even dreaming?
The duke had disappeared.
“No matter how far away the place is, don’t you hear rumors about it?”
Larsen was walking.
Heira walked next to Larsen and asked.
“Shall we kill them all?”
“Your subordinates are innocent.”
If there was a sin, it was only that of meeting the wrong owner.
“Just break your arms and legs and tell them to walk.”
“I will obey your orders.”
From that day on, Duke Vertes went missing.
Evelia called Larsen and asked.
“You used your hands quite a bit too much. “It is an issue that may cause diplomatic friction.”
“I don’t think that’s too much.”
“Didn’t they just destroy it without even a trace? “It was a blow that melted the essence of your recent enlightenment.”
“If I had the same intentions, I would have annihilated everyone and even destroyed the Dravi Kingdom. “I think a lot of people appreciated it.”
“That much?”
“Because I need to show exactly what those who ignore my authority are saying. Duke Vertes would have been a good example.”
Evelia chuckled at those words.
“It’s not often that you act this emotionally. I guess first love is special for you too, right?”
At that time, a thud! sound was heard.
When Larsen opened the door and went out, Kang Min-ji’s guitar was lying on the ground.
I unintentionally caught my first love.