If your strength is insufficient, why would anyone acknowledge you as their master? Retsu Kudou once used his own strength to force the two families within the Ninth Laboratory to submit.
Ultimately, it was Retsu Kudou they respected; if you lack the strength, why would anyone accept a weakling to lead them?
Yet, these are the two things Kudo Shingen failed to achieve in his entire life.
"Young Master Mitsunobu, this is only what I should do. Please feel free to give me orders directly in the future."
Although Kuki Uichi's tone was very respectful, Kudo Mitsunobu always felt a hint of worship in his eyes.
Kuki Uichi had been very dissatisfied when his grandfather suddenly informed him of this matter a few days ago.
He had already submitted an application to join FLT, wanting to learn more advanced CAD technology at the company where Taurus Silver was located.
However, his grandfather not only forcibly summoned him back but also made him swear loyalty to the young master of the Kudo Family.
Naturally indifferent by nature, this was the first time he had lost his temper with his grandfather.
But his grandfather said nothing, merely opening a box containing several CAD prototype models and telling him that they were all crafted by the young master of the Kudo Family.
He didn't think much of it at first—what kind of CAD could a high school student possibly make? But after he carefully observed and used them, his perspective changed. This was a genius in the field of CAD; judging by his professional standards, these models were absolutely no less than the Silver Cluster created by Taurus Silver.
PS: Thanks to brother Primordial Sun for the tip.
Last night, I suddenly received a notification that I've been scheduled for a trial promotion starting today.
Although I feel that a flop like me, destined to crash and burn, probably won't get a very good recommendation, I still want to turn my life around and roll over a bit.
At the very least, I want to become a delicious salted fish.
Thank you all for the tickets you sent yesterday.
As the old saying goes, I'm begging for tickets; I hope my family members can spare one or two for this younger brother.
Thank you very much.
Chapter 38: Why Do You Develop Strategic-Class Magic?
FIRE, the newly registered company fully controlled by Kudo Mitsunobu, is located in the commercial district in the center of Nara. The choice to establish it in Nara was also because it is within the sphere of influence of the Kudo Family, making it more convenient to conduct business.
Moreover, in today's society, it doesn't take long to travel from Tokyo to Nara; for instance, it only took Kudo Mitsunobu about two hours to get from First High School to FIRE today.
The three of them were in the conference room. Kudo Mitsunobu and Kuki Ken sat opposite each other, while Kuki Uichi firmly expressed that he would rather stand, choosing not to sit.
"Grandfather Kuki, how is the company's recruitment going?"
Kudo Mitsunobu asked a question he was quite concerned about, as he had noticed the office was still quite empty when he walked in, with only a few employees working.
"Recruiting management and external liaison personnel is quite easy."
"However, because we aren't relying on the reputation of the Kudo Family, the recruitment of technical staff is not going very smoothly."
Kuki Ken answered truthfully.
"That makes things difficult!"
Kudo Mitsunobu's face showed signs of distress. He had intended to announce the establishment of FIRE immediately after the Nine Schools Competition, leveraging the momentum from the event.
Although his three CAD models had been modified from his own exclusive specialized types into mass-produced versions, even mass-produced units require adjustments based on the buyer's personal habits when purchased.
If they were short-handed, they would have no choice but to delay the opening.
"In that case, I have an idea. May I have a word?"
Kuki Uichi, who was standing by and waiting for orders, suddenly spoke up.
"You are too polite, Brother Uichi. We are just discussing things; if you have a good suggestion, just say it."
Kudo Mitsunobu nodded.
"When I was still in school, students specializing in Magic Engineering often worked part-time during the summer to refine their skills."
"It is currently summer vacation, so if I reach out, there should be juniors from my school willing to come and work part-time."
Kuki Ken and Kudo Mitsunobu were both quick-witted and immediately realized this was a great idea.
Students capable of entering Magic University can almost all be considered talents; there would certainly be no technical issues with them simply being responsible for adjusting CADs for customers.
After getting through this period, they should be able to recruit qualified permanent employees.
Furthermore, there is another benefit: students who successfully graduate from Magic University are actually in high demand.
If the summer interns working at their company have a pleasant experience, they will likely choose to seek employment there after graduation.
"Well done, at least better than me!"
Kuki Ken praised his grandson.
"Grandfather, you are just responsible for managing Kudo Technology, so your thinking has become a bit rigid. After all, talents come to apply to Kudo Technology in an endless stream; it's impossible for there to be a shortage of personnel."
"Then I will leave this matter to you, Brother Uichi. It would be best if you could contact enough people before the Nine Schools Competition."
"Understood, I will go and make the contacts in a moment."
"Next, I have another matter."
Kudo Mitsunobu took out a blueprint that had been prepared well in advance.
Kuki Ken was not skilled in this area, so this blueprint was naturally intended for Kuki Uichi to examine.
Kuki Uichi's brows began to furrow the moment his eyes landed on the blueprint; this was not because the design was particularly obscure or difficult for him to understand.
On the contrary, the blueprint was written with such clarity that even someone who had just graduated could have understood it.
The reason he frowned was that the design of this CAD was far too sophisticated.
"Young Master Mitsunobu, if I may be so bold, the CAD you intend to build is not meant for standard anti-personnel combat, is it?"
"This is a dedicated CAD for Strategic-Class Magic, isn't it?"
Kuki Uichi gently set the blueprint down. He truly had not expected that, having only just started his new position, the young master would already give him such a massive shock.