It was Accepted!
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Gerald was called out by Ivan. Maybe it's something related to the design of the aircraft since all of it is filled with complicated mathematical equations and design. This world has a huge gap compared to the modern world so it's expected.
Walking towards the office nervously on how Ivan will handle this matter. Like how did the second prince who was a troublemaker managed to create something so complicated that outsmarts the scientist and engineer related to aeronautics?
Gerald expects that he will need to pitch the C-130 which was created in the 1950s.
Proper manners from the royal prince are under strict scrutiny as to not harm the dignity of the royals. He firstly knocked on the door humanely and waited for Ivan’s response.
But there wasn’t.
Since there is no response. Gerald said “Excuse me” before making his way to the office.
He entered the door and saw a man whose saliva was drooling and heaving heavily while gazing at the blueprints. His expression is somewhat enlightened like a miracle blessed him with treasure.
“Prince Gerald! This is marvelous” He said proudly, “I’ve never seen such a design before that is plausible. This-this will be a breakthrough!”
“Calm down sir Ivan. Why’d you called me here? Is there a question regarding the designs?”
Still, he did not look at Gerald but rather he looked at the blueprints. He can’t even make eye contact with him and was somewhat rude to Gerald.
“Sir Ivan?”
He urges once more.
“Uhm sorry for spacing out your highness as I was enthralled by this design. You even created instructions on how to procure the materials needed. It’s true that our factory can create this prototype but there is something that’s troubling me. Your highness, are you perhaps planning to take engineering in the future? Your splendid works like this even though it's just a design made me look forward to your keen intellect.”
Wait. He expected that Gerald will be bombarded by many questions but this fellow seems to understand every tiny detail of it. As expected for sir Belmont as one of the top engineers in the west.
“So you called me here just to praise me? Then I’ll accept it. If you need clarification along with the project. You know where to find me.”
“I will do so your highness.”
He bowed magnificently to the man who gave him new knowledge. Seeing him genuflecting makes him want to take advantage of the situation.
“Also, I have a ton of ideas that I will be planning to design. Those range from aircraft to vehicles. My mother owns a railway company so if I have any promising innovation in the trains. I can just come to her. But to you, I will be giving an exclusive as my future father-in-law. All designs regarding aircraft will come only to you. However, you need to prove to me that you can create that aircraft.”
Hearing him said that grows more curiosity towards the prince. Did he just say he has a lot of designs in his possession? It feels like Gerald's wants to challenge him on creating this masterpiece. He proved that he can make an alien design on aircraft and now is the time for Ivan to prove that he can create the aircraft.
Setting that aside, he’s being ahead of himself. Why is he confident that he will take the heart of his lovely daughter who shuts her heart to the men? Ever since his wife died. It greatly affected his daughter. No…maybe Gerald can help Catarina since they are getting along pretty well earlier.
“I will give you my full support and blessings of your highness. If the time comes please take care of my lovely daughter.”
Gerald's eyes shined brightly! There is a speck of tears building up in his lacrimal.
“Your highness, if this aircraft works then your popularity will grow even more and the science field will give you their great respect. However, I cannot build this until you state your wish for our family. Of course, my daughter is out of the question since you challenge her.”
“Then, I’ll sell the design to you. I’m sure it will cost a lot but since you’re a duke then the money is no problem. I'll sell it to you for 600,000 florins.”
“Only 600,000 florins? What do you plan to do with that money?”
Ivan was shocked not because of the money but the prince wanting money? He’s a royal prince and his wealth is far greater than him. He then saw Gerald approach the window and placed his hand on the windowsill. He peeked at the window. The only scene that can be seen on that window is the clocktower that stood tall in the center of the capital.
“I want to earn as much money as possible and use that money to help my people.”
He said those words that befit a royal. This child is thinking ahead in the future. With his profound knowledge, it's possible. He might even defeat his elder brother who was a crown prince.
“I’ll prepare the necessary files for transfer. But sir you don’t have a bank yet. Where can I deposit your money?
“Hmm, I want the money as soon as possible. I already have a plan on using it. So, deliver it to the royal palace as payment to the prince. As much as possible, I would like a higher bill.”
“I will prepare it immediately for you, your highness.”
“Then I’ll take my leave. If you have questions about the design. Then please let me know through the mail and please prepare the contract.”
“Yes”
Gerald left the room while Ivan was still in a genuflect position.
Then saw Catarina who was waiting for him outside.
“How’d it go?”
“Sir Ivan said that my aircraft is feasible and will begin constructing it as soon as possible.”
Catarina’s eyes widened and let out a sigh of admiration.
“I’m so proud of you, Gerald. I wish that I can design my own aircraft in the future.”
“I would love to see that.”
Everything is flowing fine. It can be said that their intimacy towards each other is gradually rising. Gerald was still uncertain of her feelings but this sort of natural friendliness made him feel comfortable with her so much more.
Naturally, Catarina is a woman who prefers to be alone and doesn't want to interact with people. Her maturity is truly marvelous even though she’s eight.
“Uhm... Gerald…I’ve received an invitation for a tea party that will be held at Clorance residence.”
Tea party? It was unknown to him since he didn’t attend the tea party in his previous life. Maybe he can give it a try and act properly at this age. Or should I say act like a child?
“I believe that you and your brother is invited as well”
Tea parties here seem to be common here for noble children around eight to ten years old to have in order to prepare them for their social debut at age fifteen. It serves the purpose of allowing noble children of similar age to interact with each other.
Clorance family? Gerald placed stroked his chin. The Clorance family is famous for its medical field. They even created hospitals for the poor. They are a renowned family in the brittia empire. He only knew this information since they were famous but he never interacted with them before.
Maybe this is a chance for him to create some childhood friends. Gerald in modern life has never been acquainted before. His only friends in the modern world were top engineers, doctors, scientists, and even politicians. But he never considered it as a genuine friend.
Being alone is hard if the person has no certain motivation in society. Gerald managed to live in that cruel world since he has the brain and can ascend to the top.
Okay, enough time for pondering. Gerald clapped his hand.
“Okay, I’ll attend but with one condition.”
“Condition?”
Catarina tilted her head to the side quizzically.
“That you will come as well.”
“Of course I will attend.”
She answered without hesitation.
“When will it be?”
“One week from now.”
“One week?” A day before the cabinet meeting. This schedule fits him.
And Gerald went back to the royal palace as scheduled and directly head to the king’s office.
“Gerald, you should remember your position while I’m at my duties” His father scolded him. He was acting differently and the father-tone was non-existent.
“During my duties as the king. I’m not your father but a king.”
And Gerald knew what he meant and acted accordingly. Meaning starting from the top.
Then he kneeled with his one knee and placed his delicate hand to his left chest.
“I hope the day is treating you well, Your Majesty.”
“Enough with the formalities and tell me the purpose of your visit.”
“Duke Ivan Belmont said that my aircraft design is possible and will begin creating it as soon as possible. He also said that this aircraft prospects good benefits to our kingdom in terms of transportation. “
“I’m pleased to hear that. I’m looking forward to seeing that.”
“Then, I’ll take my leave. Later then, Your Majesty.”
Gerald left the king’s office and closed the door.
“Ara, Gerald what are you doing here?”
A soft soothing voice called him from behind. It was her mother. The Queen of Brittia Empire. Queen Cecile del Stuart. She wears his magnificent sleeveless frilly dress. The dress made from smooth silk fluttered at even gentle wind. Also, her mother is so beautiful that you would mistake her age to be around the early twenties. Her body is also slim and the skin so soft that you can feel your hand slide smoothly.
She then pounced at her cute angel son and drowned him to her voluptuous chest.
“Mother...I can’t breathe…”
“Ara, I’m sorry. It's just that I can’t help myself seeing my handsome boy. Ara, why are you at the king’s office?”
Still, her voice is so soft that you can feel an angel whispering to you. Her motherly behavior wants him to declare so proudly that “This is my mother!”.
Unfortunately, she only has nine years to live. He will never let her die in some kind of easily curable disease. He may have an idea of what disease she caught that baffles the royal researchers and the royal doctors. The antibiotic that was synthesized by them didn’t work. Maybe the antibiotic is not the right one to deal with that certain infection. There’s a lot of bacteria out there and each and every one of them has different DNA proteins.
Still, he will never let that happen. Not on his watch. It will break his record in his previous life where he saved all the patients even at their brink of death.
He has a fair share of knowledge in the field of pharmaceutics after all.
Cecile released Gerald from her grasp. She smells good. What kind of perfume is that?
“Uhm, mother Catarina said that she was invited to a tea party and guessed that I’m invited to. I would love to come but I don’t know the proper etiquette on how I will act at the said party.”
“Wait, I was really invited?”
“Yes, but unfortunately your brother doesn’t want to go. He said that he has to study.”
What? If he remembers correctly. His brother attended the tea party but this time he didn't?
Did he just altered the timeline?
Study? Perhaps it was Gerald's fault for defeating him.
“Ara, you visited Catarina in her home? How lovely, I’m sure that you will conquer her and I will give you my full support! As for the tea party. Let your beautiful mother teach you ways how to properly act in the event. Follow me!”
She was very enthusiastic about the idea. In his previous life, he rarely interacted or bonded with her mother. To Gerald this is important! He never felt his mother’s love for 43 years. He will use this opportunity to bond with her mother.
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