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The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 44
Chapter 44: The Powerful Shareholders' GroupJoseph noticed the crowd's attention focusing on him and continued:“The total share capital of the bank is ten million shares, each priced at one livre. For now, it will not be open to public sale.”Count Morneau nodded with a smile and said,“...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 43
Chapter 43: Money PowerIn truth, Joseph had long planned to establish a bank.To reform a nation’s finances, a bank is an indispensable tool. Especially after the decline of the Royal Bank, France no longer had even a symbolic “central bank,” and the government’s control over financial matter...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 74
Chapter 74: Secret MissionIt was a cloudy day in Paris. The city, always shrouded in mist, seemed even darker without the sun, giving the illusion of imminent rain and an inexplicable sense of oppression.This day, the Paris Defense Command was unusually busy.Ordinarily, the front-line battles no lon...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 73
Chapter 73: Why the Rigid Suspension of the "Mark I" Could Not Accommodate ArtilleryIn the last chapter, I wrote about why the "Mark I" tank did not utilize artillery, which raised questions from many readers. Allow me to provide an explanation.Before discussing tank-mounted artiller...
Chapter 286: The Rebellion of Saint Michael City
Saint Michael Island falling into Menielman Soumet’s hands would mean Charlot Mecklenburg would gain a little. If it fell into Count Lamorak's hands, Ban Lamorak would certainly take a sizable portion. As for Charlot…Well, he might just end up with an empty city.In any case, Charlot Mecklenb...
Chapter 285: The Gunslinger’s Second Appearance
Due to a previous incident where an entire set of tableware was smashed, Miss Annie Bretagne refrained from another tantrum. Instead, she generously hired the same writer who had created the side stories to make a second appearance, adding a new plotline to The Chronicles of Charlot.In this newly ad...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 42
Chapter 42: The Loan Crisis“You will not regret your decision today,” said Brent with an exaggerated tip of his hat, his tone rich with persuasion. “Viscount Baudouin, congratulations on becoming a member of Paris Angel Trading Company!”Count Albrau had not expected such decisiveness from th...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 41
Chapter 41: Absolute MonopolyBrent’s heart stirred as images of noblewomen and young ladies purchasing cosmetics and then casually adding a hat or a pair of shoes to their carts flashed through his mind. He couldn’t help but admire the Crown Prince’s remarkable business acumen.Beside him, an e...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 72
Chapter 72: The Mark I TankThe historical "Mark I" tank was divided into "male" and "female" variants.The "male" variant was equipped with two 57mm cannons (one protruding from a gun sponson on each side) and four Hotchkiss light machine guns.The "female" vari...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 71
Chapter 71: The Development of the Motorcycle FactoryCharles first made a visit to the motorcycle factory, even though he knew that Djoka wasn’t there.The motorcycle factory had become one of Charles’ major sources of income, generating approximately 20,000 francs in monthly profit. This was no ...
Chapter 284: Mr. Roger Otaree Rivers Changes His Name to Guillaume
Charlot was certain—Ban Lamorak was the kind of Englima native who had no tacit understanding with pirates.Thus, he spoke plainly, “We’re going to eliminate the Golden Rams Fleet of Saint Michael Island.”“However, this is a military secret. You can’t tell anyone.”Ban Lamorak was ecstat...
Chapter 283: Princess May's New Ride
Charlot woke up in the morning at his residence on 698 South Riverside Street, Seventais. The place had already been cleaned, and new furniture had been moved in. Looking out over the Seventais River, he saw an incredibly peculiar "big ship."It was none other than the Queen Bee.The Queen Bee...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 40
Chapter 40: Hunger Marketing and Low MarginsThe long-legged girl waited for Joseph's carriage to disappear into the distance before slipping into the alley leading to the back door of the Paris Angel Company. After ensuring there was no one around, she crouched by the keyhole and peered inside. ...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 39
Chapter 39: The Crown Prince's BlessingThe Angel Water was initially popular only within the Palace of Versailles. However, after some time and the enthusiastic recommendations of noblewomen and young ladies, its miraculous effects had spread throughout Paris.Now, among the noblewomen of Paris, ...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 70
Chapter 70: Uncle’s ConspiracyWhen he returned home, Charles found Camille full of questions. She grabbed him and bombarded him with inquiries: How was the army? How was the food? How were the living conditions?It felt as though Charles had been away for two years instead of two days. Camille, who...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 69
Chapter 69: The Uniform EffectCharles returned to the small town on the morning of the third day.This was a decision made by Gallieni on behalf of the Chamber of Deputies: "Provide Charles with a relatively relaxed environment to ensure he has the time and resources to continue inventing new equ...
Chapter 282: Saint Michael Island's Blessing
Princess May seemed to feel her earlier explanation was insufficient. After a while, she added, "Without the golden ring, you can only temporarily house the Queen Bee. Even if you want to sever ties with the Fars Empire, mastering the Queen Bee alone won’t allow you to dominate the Seven Seas....
Chapter 281: Princess May’s “New Carriage”
Charlot Mecklenburg held the position of a Level 25 Assistant Clerk in Fars and a Level 24 First-Class Civil Servant in the Ingrima Empire, while also serving as the Archivist of the Red Dragon Palace.In the Ingrima Empire, Charlot had surpassed the insurmountable Unreachable Class, and back in his ...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 38
Chapter 38: William II's DecisionThe Duke of Brunswick immediately ordered the main Prussian forces to hold their positions defensively. He tasked Blücher with quickly assessing the enemy's situation without launching a reckless attack. Meanwhile, he dispatched three infantry regiments and ...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 37
Chapter 37: The War in HollandFive kilometers south of Amsterdam.Outside the brightly lit Prussian military camp, André was directing soldiers to unload two small cannons from the backs of their horses.Given that this was a light cavalry raid, heavy cannons were impractical. André had brought only...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 68
Chapter 68: Charles Is More Useful Than GallieniAs the sky dimmed into dusk, Major Browning led his troops back to camp amidst the cheers of the 5th Army soldiers.This marked the fifth harassment operation he had led his men in. Although the results were negligible, safety was the primary goal.Brown...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 67
Chapter 67: Special OperationsCharles adjusted his military cap, which was as stiff as dry bread. It was clearly uncomfortable for combat and offered no protection.But to Charles, this was an opportunity. He immediately thought of supplying the French army with helmets.Helmets may be small, but duri...
Chapter 280: The Pure Malice of the "Hive"
A blazing hand appeared in front of Charlot Mecklenburg, catching the thrusting rapier projected by the Mirror Spirit.Simultaneously, a flaming hand appeared before the Mirror Spirit as well, but despair was evident in its gaze.Charlot’s Blood Rose was a transcendent weapon, while the rapier throw...
Chapter 279: Infinite Mirror World 2
If it were just an ordinary mirror, it wouldn’t matter.Occasionally, members of the Van Gogh Clan would accidentally break a mirror, and the shattered fragments would give birth to dozens, even hundreds, of Mirror Spirits.Mirror Spirits could only exist within the Mirror World.Only by killing the ...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 36
Chapter 36: Blood and Courage“Six hundred and fifty men?” Volst immediately protested. “That’s my entire cavalry! You don’t have the authority to deploy them…”Captain Dubois interrupted him with a faint smile. “Give me your cavalry, or face the Prussians alone.”“No, don’t…”...
The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 35
Chapter 35: Beneath the City of AmsterdamIn the middle of the Champs-Élysées, just 600 meters from the Tuileries Palace, one could gaze southward and see the Louvre.Before Joseph stood a jewelry store with a storefront spanning over twenty meters. The sign of "Nagelt Jewelry" still hung, t...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 66
Chapter 66: Charles' WorkCharles' job was to report directly to General Gallieni, delivering the latest intelligence into Gallieni’s hands.At first glance, it seemed like a simple job—just passing along information—but there was much more to it than met the eye.“You must have a consi...
I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 65
Chapter 65: The Cunning Little FellowCharles was assigned a private dormitory. Although it was small, only seven square meters, and simply furnished with just a bed, a desk and chair, and a small bookshelf, it was a privilege reserved for colonels. Majors and officers of lower rank had to share dorm...
Chapter 278: The Treasure and the Queen Bee
Charlot had spent far too much time in the Infinite Mirror World, and his infiltration of the Queen Bee—where he had killed several individuals—was finally exposed.He quickly turned his head away, not daring to linger. Golden Ram Herolf, after all, was a Saint Rank powerhouse who might sense som...
Chapter 277: Welcome Aboard the Queen Bee
The Mirror Spirit stood atop the surging waves of the ocean, like a regal prince of the sea. It even performed a formal imperial bow and smiled warmly, saying, “Welcome aboard the Queen Bee!”Charlot Mecklenburg couldn’t help but reply, “Since when did you get smarter?”The Mirror Spirit off...
