Luck Manipulation

Eiji left the shop with a carefree expression while hugging a bag of gold bars in a plastic bag.

Overcome with joy because the future was bright, he even ignored the intimidating gazes of the Bijuu around him, and left the area of the Destiny Trading Club.

"Phew~... What the shop owner said was true."

He breathed a sigh of relief when he passed by the two guards who were on guard as if they hadn't seen him.

Previously, Eiji was worried about being stopped by two guards, arrested for interrogation, and having his gold taken by the government under the pretext of an investigation.

Only after getting the shop owner's promise that he would be safe, Eiji dared to leave.

"I don't know how long this invisible state lasted. I have to go quickly."

Not wanting to think about the reason, he hurriedly returned home.

...

In the shop.

Ars felt satisfied after completing another transaction. However, Rea behind him had a complicated expression.

"If there is something you want to say, just say it." Ars said without turning around.

"Ummm... Boss, isn't the payment a bit excessive? Also, Sanzenin-san is too vicious. He sacrificed his descendant. It's completely inhumane."

After hesitating for a moment, Rea dared to express her opinion.

"Rea, you are too kind. Well, considering you always lived under your father's protection, you rarely saw the dark side of humans. Even after becoming a zombie, you withdrew from society and rarely interacted with other people."

Rea did not deny Ars' question. Even so, it was difficult for her to accept someone who traded his descendant for wealth.

"While there is a chance, I will teach you something, Rea. Listen carefully."

*Slurp*

Sipping wine until the glass was empty, Ars said without any change in emotion in his voice: "In contrast to the modern era when the basic needs of most people have been met, in the feudal era like the Heian Period, people lived on the poverty line. Only minorities such as rich merchants, officials, nobles and the imperial family lived in luxury. Moreover, the government applies high taxes. For the common people, just to eat is already difficult."

"Rea, you were born in a rich family, so I'm sure you've never felt hungry because you didn't have money to buy food, right?"

Pausing for a moment, Ars asked Rea who was listening intently.

"Um, what the boss said is correct. Ignoring some of father's deviation, he treated and cared for me well." Rea nodded and felt nostalgic.

Everyone she knows is very kind to her, so Rea maintains her naivety even after zombification.

"Most of the world is made up of commoners. Sanzenin Eiji was too tired of living in poverty. He knew no matter how hard he worked, his family life would never change. Moreover, power was no longer in the hands of Emperor Suzaku. Instead of taking care of the people, the Emperor is trying to take control of his power from the Fujiwara Clan."

Ars knows the current political landscape very clearly.

Emperor Suzaku trusted the Fujiwara clan too much, which was the most powerful clan in Japan at this time. As a result, the Fujiwara Clan further strengthened their power and increasingly controlled the government.

Emperor Suzaku often carried out policies that benefited the Fujiwara Clan, such as giving them important positions in government. This further strengthened the Fujiwara Clan's power and weakened the emperor's power.

When the emperor realized this, it was too late. The Fujiwara clan is increasingly free to do whatever they want.

No matter what conflicts occurred in the imperial court, the ones who always suffered were the people.

Sanzenin Eiji is just one of many people whose lives are miserable because of the struggle for authority.

"When humans are desperate, they can do anything to survive. That includes making a contract with the devil." Ars smiled faintly.

Even though he is not a devil, what he does is not much different from a devil who incites humans to go astray on the wrong path.

"I see." Rea nodded, whether she understood or not.

"By the way, boss. Are the gold bars you gave him enough for him to be rich for the next generation?"

While watching from behind, Rea estimated that Ars gave Eiji gold bars weighing 30 kg.

It was a large amount, but not enough to make Eiji live extravagantly for the rest of his life.

"Oh, you are quite thorough." Praise Ars, then continued: "Gold is just capital for him to open a business. He wanted wealth that would last for generations, so I gave him 'luck'."

"Luck?" Rea tilted her head, and looked confused.

"There is an old Chinese proverb. 'If we want to help other people, don't just give them fish, but give them fishing rods, because giving fishing rods is better than giving them fish'." Ars said while admiring the wisdom of the Chinese sages of ancient times.

"Fish? Fishing rod? Boss, what does this have to do with my question?" Rea didn't understand that term. So she asked directly.

"If we give fish, the people we help will become lazy and won't try. However, if we give a fishing rod, the person will try to get the fish themselves. This means that if we help someone, we don't necessarily give them what they want, but we give them help they can use to work on their own."

"I apply the same principle as that ancient Chinese proverb. I gave Sanzenin Eiji 'luck', no matter what he does, he will never fail because Goddess Luck is always by his side. For example, if he gambles in a casino, he never loses!"

'After the death of Sanzenin Eiji, this 'luck' will be passed on to his descendants, especially women. That way, the Sanzenin Family will never fall into poverty and will always be rich from generation to generation."

"That's why I set a high price for this transaction."

Changing the destiny of ordinary people was easy for Ars who had mastered part of the Fate Scripture.

He who was always overwhelmed by misfortune, is now manipulating other people's luck.

(Fate is really strange...) Ars thought to himself.

"Wow, boss is really great. You thought about it this far." Rea was increasingly amazed at Ars' abilities.

"I hope the third customer arrives before too long."

Ars raised his arms and did a light stretch.

"Boss, let me massage you." Rea offers a massage.

"Sure." Ars nodded.

Honestly, he never felt tired considering Idataen's physiology.

But there's no harm in getting a massage from a pretty girl, right?