He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 125



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Episode 125 – The White Shirt Group

“The prince must have arrived by now.”

“There must already be a huge crowd at the port. I heard there are hundreds of reporters there too.”

Richter shrugged.

“Well, but why do Americans welcome the British prince so much? No matter how much we advertised, there’s no reason for them to like him this much.”

“Why do you say there is no reason to like me?”

“Americans fought against the British to gain independence. The British army even burned down the White House.”

“It’s a story from over a hundred years ago.”

War of Independence.

Did the British troops who occupied Washington D.C. burn down the White House and the Capitol?

“And the royal family has a mysterious charm of its own.”

The same holds true even in the 21st century.

Although the British monarchy did not exercise any real power, it was a symbol representing the British Empire.

Tourism industry.

Media industry.

Economic impact through publicity.

‘There are royal families in Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg, Thailand and Japan too…’

The most well-known is England.

There is no one who does not know the British guardsmen wearing fur hats.

A handsome prince on a white horse.

There is no celebrity more attractive than this one.

“Thanks to Coca-Cola and Capitalism Ho!, radio sales also increased. We also made a lot of profit.”

Even as we were talking, researchers passed by.

We stepped aside so as not to disturb them.

“Aside from that, is there any new news?”

“Hey, I think Italy is a bit noisy these days.”

“Italy?”

There has been no Mussolini march on Rome yet. Well, was a march on Rome even possible in the first place?

‘Because of my Rocket Man, the fascists have become a laughing stock.’

Fascist and authoritarian governments.

The most important thing for them was their external image.

A masculine, strong and violent image.

If no one is afraid, threats won’t work.

There’s a reason Nazis and fascists were obsessed with designs like uniforms, flags, and symbols.

Even 21st century dictators like Putin care about their masculine image.

“Is there a problem with the fascists?”

“That, that too, and the North seems to be getting noisy. There are a lot of socialists in Italy.”

Richter whispered in a small voice.

“Not to mention the anarchists. Here, workers in the industrial belt of northern Italy have gone on massive strikes.”

“Fascists in the South, massive strikes in the North. It’s chaos there too.”

I was lost in thought.

It was also because of this social chaos that Mussolini was able to seize power.

But if Mussolini doesn’t take power…

“What happened to the thing I asked you to find out?”

“Russia? The Burns detectives investigated, and there were signs of an uprising in Kronstadt… but the Cheka arrested the rebels in advance. It was barely known to the outside world.”

“…”

The Kronstadt rebellion never happened.

It was a rebellion by sailors who followed the Bolsheviks against wartime communism.

‘Someone stopped it.’

It was becoming more and more certain.

Lenin escaped the assassination attempt and survived unharmed.

The Polish-Soviet War, in which the Soviet Union achieved greater victories than in any previous war in history.

Until the suppression of the Kronstadt rebellion.

‘Someone on the Soviet side knows the future information.’

It was unlikely that anything I did in the United States would have had any impact on the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union is now virtually closed.

Could it be the work of Valkyrie, the being that dropped me into this time zone? If it was someone else who was possessed by the Soviet Union…

‘What would I do?’

What if I was possessed by a Soviet figure?

First of all, you must have escaped Russia somehow.

I have no intention of staying in a Russia that has become a mess and fighting for power with monsters like Lenin, Trotsky, Bukharin and Stalin.

Unless you really believe in communism…

Maybe it’s because they’ve attracted some real communists.

Judging by the fact that I have watchers attached to me, I am clearly a high-ranking official within the Soviet Union.

“Alp. Well, but we have no way of interfering with the situation in Italy or Russia right now. And we don’t have any business connections.”

“Tell them to keep an eye on the situation. And increase the number of detectives in Italy.”

“Oh, okay. But I need…”

At that moment, a commotion was heard outside the lab. The sound of footsteps rushing out.

what?

“That guy is here? The British prince!”

“That handsome prince? If I had known this would happen, I would have at least dressed properly…”

Not only the women but also the male employees went out.

The prince has come?

Richter and I looked at each other and then went straight outside.

“Weren’t you going straight to the hotel after the welcome ceremony?”

“Oh, I guess it was because of the schedule…”

Rolls-Royce cars.

A man got out of the car under escort.

The sound of pouring applause.

The man waved at the crowd and asked something.

Then everyone turned their heads and looked at me.

“Mr. Hitler is over there!”

The man walked over with a smile and brisk strides.

A suit with a refined gait.

Edward VIII.

Why is this person here?

‘It wasn’t planned.’

I guess I should just act naturally for now.

I said, bowing my head slightly.

“Your Majesty the Prince of Wales, welcome to America. I thought you were still at the reception.”

“I just finished up and am on my way back. I heard that Herr Hitler is here.”

He said with a big smile on his face.

“There was so much I wanted to share with you. Rocketman in Dungeon & Warrior…”

Oh, if I had known this would happen, I would have brought the rulebook with me in advance.

I smiled calmly.

In times like this, I guess I should change the topic of conversation to a gift.

“Please come this way, Your Majesty. I have a gift prepared for the British royal family.”

Replica sword from Dungeon & Warrior.

Giving a sword to the Prince of England.

Isn’t it usually the royal family that awards swords?

It feels like being appointed a knight.

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“So the rule is to roll the dice twice?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, you are right.”

Actually, I don’t know either.

I guess I’ll just have to agree with Edward that he’s right.

“And also, Booster, a character who appeared in Rocketman Volume 4, was set to be 18 years old, but why did he appear in Volume 6…”

Edward continued speaking.

This is suffocating me to death.

Not only Dungeon & Warrior, but also Rocketman.

The topics of conversation continued endlessly.

‘I didn’t know you were this much of a fan.’

It turns out George Lucas wasn’t afraid of diehard fans for nothing.

[There is no air in space so there is no sound, so why do we hear lasers in the movies?]

In response to an interview question, George Lucas reportedly responded:

[There is a sound in my universe.]

But I couldn’t answer the prince’s question so roughly.

“I heard that Mr. Hitler has prepared a lot for this welcoming campaign. I have visited many countries, but this kind of welcoming atmosphere… to be honest, this is a first.”

“I only helped a little. The Americans were also very interested in the Duke’s visit.”

I also made a lot of money by doing odd jobs.

My sister is good and my brother-in-law is good.

“I will also take good care of the sword you gave me as a gift this time. To receive a sword as a gift from a German? My father will be furious when he hears about it.”

Edward smiled and fiddled with his sword.

Limited edition replica.

In just a few decades, that thing will be incredibly expensive.

Then a middle-aged man who looked like a secretary approached and whispered to Edward.

“I’m sorry, but I think I have to go now. I’m running out of time.”

Is it finally liberation?

I stood up from my seat with the most regretful expression I could muster.

“How about coming to the hotel I’m staying at after the welcome dinner today?”

what?

You want me to come to the hotel again?

“I guess I could help you with the planning of a new Rocketman episode. If my invitation is too much of a hassle…”

“Not at all, Your Majesty.”

I forced a smile.

It’s true that I was trying to get Edward’s score…

It looks like this path will be full of hardships.

“It’s always a pleasure to talk to passionate fans.”

“Then how about you just come with me?”

“yes?”

“Dr. Fleming said that the Compound H project is starting to show results… If nothing major comes up, let’s travel around the United States together.”

Edward said with a bright smile.

“As creators and fans, and as new friends. It could also represent the unity of Germany and Britain. Isn’t it?”

“…My thoughts are the same as yours, Duke.”

A German businessman accompanying the British prince.

It will definitely be a groundbreaking painting.

But I sighed without realizing it.

How much more do I have to talk about Rocketman?

‘It’s better not to think about it.’

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Italy

Roman Palace

“Your Majesty, you must make a decision immediately!”

“…I know that too. But we need to consider all options.”

“your majesty!”

Prime Minister Luigi Pacta bit his lip.

Having taken office a few months ago, he immediately found himself in a tough spot.

A massive general strike by workers in the North.

In the south, fascists were gaining ground and threatening the capital, Rome.

[Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains! Rise up and break the oppression!]

[Kill all the Reds! Soldiers! Let us defend the Kingdom of Italy once again!]

Armed clashes broke out in various places, and public institutions such as post offices and railways came to a halt.

As the trains stopped, the economy also fell into an even worse situation.

“Or would you appoint Mussolini as Prime Minister? That rascal who was once a communist?”

“I don’t think so. You can’t appoint a bald clown as Prime Minister of Italy.”

Emmanuel III frowned and replied, “The fascist forces led by Mussolini.”

Among them, the National Security Volunteer Corps was famous for its nickname, the Black Shirts.

But as the Rocketman comics became more popular, they became a laughing stock.

[Where are the people who copy American comics talking so loudly! Did you make the clothes yourself after watching the comics?]

[Where the hell do these red bastards get their tongues wagging…!]

Mussolini claimed to be the original creator, but the Rocketman comics had already spread throughout Italy.

As its popularity grew, some printers began printing and selling the comics illegally.

Eventually, the fascist militia changed their shirts from black to white.

The newly acquired nickname is also the White Shirt Group.

[White is the color that represents the courage, purity, and unity of our Italian people!]

[Let’s kill all the communists without leaving a single one behind!]

But as the controversy continued, local fascist leaders rose up against Mussolini.

Eventually, Mussolini declared a general uprising, and White Shirt members carried out violence in various places.

“If we leave them alone, the situation will get out of control.”

“If we declare martial law now, will we be able to control the situation? Those communist bastards?”

“By mobilizing the Roman garrison, we can prevent either side from entering Rome. The general strike will also be limited to the north.”

“The businessmen won’t welcome it. You know they support Mussolini.”

“They want a puppet they can control, Your Majesty.”

“…”

“If you want to mobilize the garrison, you must give the order now. We cannot wait any longer.”

A commotion was heard outside the palace.

Soldiers and armored vehicles patrolled the streets.

“Then I guess there’s nothing I can do.”

King of Italy.

Emmanuel III looked at the documents before him.

[Declaration of National Emergency]

After hesitating for a moment, he quickly picked up the pen and signed the document.

“Declare martial law.”

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Author’s Note

Q: What was the situation in Italy when the Roman army marched on it?

A: After World War I, all of Italy experienced political and ideological turmoil and class struggle. Strikes, factory occupations, store looting, and land seizures in 1919 and 1920 threw society into chaos.

Among these, fascism was mainly led by discharged soldiers, and its leaders were mostly from the middle class.

There was no clear or consistent ideology, but the main emotion was intense anger at the corrupt liberal establishment. They joined hands with local landowners and industrialists to fight troublesome tenants, strikers, dissidents, and socialists.

Mussolini was prominent in the fascist movement, but he did not have absolute authority like Hitler.

Local fascist leaders recognized Mussolini’s status, but did not obey his orders unconditionally.

By 1922, the violence of the fascist militia had reached alarming levels (22 deaths), and King Emmanuel hesitated to declare martial law, but eventually gave up. The king had been wrongly informed that the army would not be able to defeat the fascist militia, but in reality the fascist militia numbered no more than 30,000 and most were poorly armed.

The image of the heroic leader riding triumphantly into Rome on a white horse at the head of his legions was central to Mussolini’s Duce cult.

But in reality, only after he had accepted the nomination as head of government and tens of thousands of fascist activists had performed ceremonies of loyalty before the King did Mussolini board the train from Milan to Rome.

He was not given power; he was invited to take power.

(Source – Powerful Men Who Changed History, Ian Kershaw)