Marianne's hand paused over her painting. "Even so, we should hear her out," she murmured.
"If we all put our heads together, we can come up with the best possible plan."
Robin nodded and smiled faintly. "My plan isn't complicated. I want to find ways to expand the branch's business."
"So far, we've built up our strength, but we don't have many sources of income."
"I've given it some thought, and I think we can open up new markets."
Sally lit another cigarette. "Money certainly helps. With enough funding, we can recruit more members."
"But what other business can we get into?"
Sally had always worked as an assassin. She knew next to nothing about other trades.
She could manage people well enough, but coming up with new ways to make money wasn't her strong suit.
Robin gave a soft, confident laugh. "I've been studying the countries around us."
"I noticed they all have one thing in common—their medical care is badly underdeveloped!"
"Take Whiskey Peak, the Drum Kingdom, and the Ancient Island."
"They all have large populations and relatively harsh environments, but none has a decent medical system."
"As a result, their death rates are quite high!"
Princess Vivi was naturally more familiar with these matters.
She added, "And it isn't just those three places. There are more countries like them farther away."
"Across this entire stretch of sea, medical care is sorely lacking."
Robin smiled and nodded. "That's why entering the Medical Field is our best option."
"I've looked into it. The countries in this region are doing reasonably well economically."
"They can afford to pay for medical care."
"For us, this is a golden opportunity!"
Medical care was a highly profitable business at any time.
And people could hardly do without it.
That was why Robin was