Helping with Adventurer Party Management - Chapter 91

“…Then, I award the ‘Guardian’s Shoes’ to the bravest warrior.”

As dusk approaches, the brave warriors are illuminated by the campfire, lined up. The head of a fearsome monster is displayed on a cart. In front of this procession, a young woman draped in a thin, cool robe that flows like the surface of a lake, wearing a crown reminiscent of ancient royalty, walks slowly forward.

Before the crowd, which holds its breath as if forgetting the earlier commotion, the woman stops in front of the warrior honored as the bravest. She personally places the visibly special, blessed boots on his feet. The honored warrior, flushed with excitement from the honor, shouts, “I have received the goddess’s blessing! Glory to the Sword Fangs Legion!!”

The lined-up warriors simultaneously bang their shields and stomp their feet in unison, chanting, “Glory to the Sword Fangs Legion!!”

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After establishing the world’s first “Corporation,” I run around tirelessly for 30 days. I receive the delivery of 100 pairs of boots I ordered in advance from the Kwan Workshop. Since there is no established method for checking the quality of the delivered boots, I spend two days checking them myself.

I renovate the interior of the Gorgoro Workshop and secure enough space for 20 people to work. I hire staff for the newly established workshop and begin basic training.

The initial training starts with waste disposal and cleaning in the workshop. I then establish the supply system for each part from the various workshops on Leather Street and place orders for various tools.

Although the shareholders’ meeting has concluded, a separate meeting for the working-level staff is still necessary. So, Sara, Gorgoro, Anne, Kiriku, and I establish a regular meeting schedule.

The biggest point of contention is the name for the new shoes. I prefer the functional name “Composite Boots,” but Anne vehemently opposes it, saying, “We need a name that sounds more prestigious,” and Kiriku also disagrees, insisting on a cooler name. After much discussion, “Guardian’s Shoes,” “Magical Boots,” and “Adventurer’s Shoes” remain as candidates. Considering the opinions of Jilboa and Gooljin, we ultimately decide on “Guardian’s Shoes.”

Thus, as part of the promotional activities, “Guardian’s Shoes” make their debut in front of the general public during the Sword Fangs Legion’s triumphant ceremony. The “world’s first outdoor event featuring a groundbreaking product” is something even nobles have never seen, and it captivates the assembled audience completely. Amidst the thunderous applause and cheers, I am reaffirmed in my confidence in Anne’s skills and the success of the advertising campaign.

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“Kenji, we have another order coming in.”

“…Yeah, I know.”

The impact and response of Anne’s advertising and promotional campaign in collaboration with the Sword Fangs Legion are immense. Orders pile up from not only top-tier adventurers but also from trend-setting merchants who want the shoes as fashionable gifts and even from high-ranking individuals for their evening wear.

Having received prior advice from Jilboa, Anne, and others familiar with the nobility and upper class, I anticipate that the initial shipment will be filled with special, high-priority requests from these influential people. All of these ordered shoes are specially customized products.

Of course, their functionality is the same as regular shoes. However, the details are extravagant: reptilian lizard skin on the toe often comes from a small dragon, anti-slip fittings are made of pure silver mithril, decorative jewels adorn the laces, and the shoes are dyed in colors like red or white.

Nevertheless, despite these differences, the high functionality remains the same: different foot molds for left and right feet, arch-structured soles, soft interiors, ankle-supporting tongues and laces, length to secure the ankles, and shock-absorbing soles. Each pair of “Guardian’s Shoes” also includes a branded design inspired by the Sword Fangs Legion’s emblem, featuring a shield with the sword and fangs omitted.

The launch of the shoes sales is going smoothly. It is fair to say that sales of the shoes have gotten off to a smooth start.