Chapter 304
Chapter 304
The Nobel Prize prize fluctuates slightly every year, but this year it was about $1 million.
In the case of a joint prize, the prize money is divided into 1/N. Professor Mohan and Ronald said they would donate to the victims of Big One, and I was willing to participate.
You’re not going to get rich with this money.
After the awards ceremony, Ronald went to meet the prime minister and lawmakers, and Professor Mohan headed to the University of Oslo (?).
And I was invited to dinner by the Norwegian royal couple.
Taehyung was surprised.
“What? A meal with your Majesty?”
“What is your Majesty? Just a king.”
Norway is a constitutional monarchy. In the first place, independence from Sweden began with the establishment of a separate king.
Sweden and Denmark also have kings, so there are quite a few constitutional monarchies in Northern Europe. Even though he is a king, he does not have any real power, he is just a symbolic existence. Is it some kind of honorary job?
The reason the monarchy remains in Northern Europe, where democracy has matured, is that the royal family played a major role in the process of modernization and democratization.
The royal family, who stabbed and killed the people demanding their rights, disappeared at the hands of the angry people. In the case of Korea, it naturally disappeared during the Japanese colonial period and independence.
“Russia and China?”
“It’s just a dictatorship.”
“North Korea?”
“There must be a true monarchy.”
If you think about it, it’s funny. There are countries that have a king but not a monarchy, and there are countries that do not have a king but have a monarchy.
Even in the 21st century, when democracy is taken for granted, there are still several monarchy states. This is especially true of oil-rich countries. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brunei, etc.
The United Arab Emirates is a federal republic, and Iran is nominally a presidential republic… … Should it be considered theocracy by Rahvar?
Turkey is also a presidential system, but President Suleiman is aiming for theocracy. I don’t think it would be strange to become a caliph like this.
The current king of Norway is Carl V. He married an unknown Norwegian actress, whereas royals usually marry European nobles or chaebols.
I don’t know how it is now, but back then, marriage between the royal family and commoners was a big issue. In any case, they have had sons and daughters and are living happily ever after, and they are respected by the people.
“I came out after Gangjin. Eat dinner with the king.”
“What do you mean? You have to go too.”
“Huh? Why me?”
“I am bored by myself. It’s not an official event, so there’s no way to sell your face.”
We always eat together with rice. The deputy representative goes with me, so there’s no reason to hate it. It was told there in advance, and consent was obtained.
Taek-gyu said as if he was absurd.
“Why don’t you accept my consent? I hate formal seats.”
“Since when have you been concerned about formality?”
“So. I don’t care, don’t you care?”
“Think about it. Do you think the opportunity to eat with the king will come often in life?”
In fact, it often comes There is no king who doesn’t like rich people. So, even in the Middle Ages, wealthy people were able to meet with the king as much as they could, and even lent money to the royal family.
Even now, not necessarily in the Middle Ages, if you say you want to invest in any country, the king will step out and welcome you.
“The Queen of England?”
“There is a little… … .”
I’m sorry to even visit you because I did something you did during Brexit. Recently, I ate one more time with crude oil.
Still, I am always grateful for England. If it wasn’t for the Brexit vote, would we be where we are today?
“It would be nice if the Queen didn’t get hit in the cheek.”
Taek-gyu crossed his arms and pondered.
“Hmm, the royal family is an essential part of the subculture. There are several kingdoms in Lost Fantasy.”
“Stop talking nonsense and let’s go.”
* * *
The Royal Palace is located in Oslo.
It was a royal palace, and it was about the size of a large mansion. Still, the fact that the name of the palace was attached gave it a different feeling.
The royal couple welcomed us warmly.
“Welcome to. I have been wanting to meet you for a long time.”
“It is an honor to invite you.”
I introduced Taek-gyu.
“This is the COO of OTK Company I mentioned.”
Taek-gyu bowed his head and said hello.
“Hello, this is Taek-gyu Oh.”
The conversation was conducted in English.
Contrary to what was expected, the atmosphere was not particularly formal.
Taek-gyu looked around him in wonder. He didn’t show much effort, but I’m also curious.
Not only the king and his wife, but also the crown prince and princess were together.
Hermann, the eldest son and number one in line to the throne, had curly brown hair, tall stature, broad shoulders, and cool features.
In a word, he looks like a prince riding a white horse that looks like something out of a fairy tale book. Although he is now in his 40s, when he was young, he was known as the most handsome prince in the world.
Next to him stood a beautiful woman in her late 30s with long blonde hair and blue eyes.
The moment I saw her, I remembered the Grace Rothschild she met at her JP Morgan a few months ago. Although she was a little older, her face was quite similar. That’s because she’s also a Rothschild human.
The marriage between the Norwegian royal family and the historical Jewish financial family was a big issue even at the time.
Finally, Princess Anneke. Now twenty, she looked worthy of the status of a princess. Her curly brown hair and dark brown eyes. Freckles remained on the back of her nose. Her height is about 160 centimeters, so she feels cute rather than pretty, and she has eyes that look like a tomboy.
Gongju, who is currently an engineering student, is known to be interested in IT and high-tech industries.
On her old-fashioned table were traditional Norwegian food prepared by the chefs. We sat down, drank wine and ate.
King Carl V asked about the situation at the time of Big One, and I told him what I experienced at the scene. He couldn’t help but marvel.
“You did a really great job. The Nobel Peace Prize is not enough.”
Since the criteria for the Nobel Peace Prize are subjective, it is often engulfed in controversy at every awards ceremony. But this time there was no controversy.
Well, some conservative groups in Korea protested, but nobody cared.
Then we moved on to investment. King Carl V boasted the penetration rate of electric vehicles in Norway and hinted that he would like to actively invest in Norway as well.
He said that he would think positively about the need for investment in an electric vehicle assembly plant or related infrastructure.
said Princess Anneke.
“It was a great decision to invest in Lost Fantasy.”
Originally, Japanese RPG games, aka JRPGs, do not work well in the Western world. However, Lost Fantasy M has been ranked at the top of the list since the European service began, beating out famous games.
Linix Pentagon regretted belatedly hitting the ground for missing the goose that laid the golden eggs, but the situation is already over.
Unlike OTK Games, where OTK Games continues to win, Linix Pentagon continues to decline. The shotgun was also greatly reduced. CEO Shigeru Ichikawa is negotiating with Linix Pentagon to get some game rights, and is also considering acquiring the entire game.
“It wasn’t my decision, it was this friend’s decision.”
She was startled by my words.
“really?”
“Yes. typo… … No, the cultural industry is in charge of this friend.”
“It is very popular in Europe these days. I am doing it too.”
Taek-gyu, who had been quietly eating only rice, asked.
“Which character do you like the most?”
“Lucy.”
At that, Taek-gyu put down his fork and lifted her head. And he put on his glasses and kept his voice low for nothing.
“What do you know?”
“of course. He’s the main character of 12. There was a rumor that Lost Fantasy Online was serving in conjunction with M, is that true?”
“About that… … .”
The two had a deep conversation about the game whether they were killed or not.
There is a lot of talk about the game, but it is hard to follow with my short knowledge.
I think I saw it in the article. This princess has been a promotional model for the Norwegian Game Association, and participated in a European game show, right?
As we talked, the physical distance between the two naturally narrowed.
For a moment, I doubted my eyes.
Otaku and Princess… … No, Oh Taek-gyu and the princess! Even looking at it, I can’t believe my eyes.
When I first met Taek-gyu in middle school, who would have imagined that he would have a close conversation with a Norwegian princess?
Taek-gyu and Princess Anneke exchanged contact information and e-mails on the spot.
“… … .”
What the hell is this?
* * *
I talked to Sangyeop senior on the phone.
[I enjoyed the awards ceremony. When are you coming back?]“I have to go back now.”
[Are you going to meet some European leaders? I wouldn’t be the only one who said to come.]“That’s Okay.”
Do you hear anything other than asking for an investment when we meet?
“Is there anything wrong with the company?”
[then. There is nothing.]As always, our company is doing well without me.
After finishing the call, I went down to the lobby to have coffee. It was December, so the Christmas mood was in full swing in Norway.
A huge tree stood in the hotel lobby, and in front of it was a charity box for children of the Third World. As I was about to take out my wallet, I heard a woman’s voice from behind.
“How much will you pay?”
I turned my head. She took a few fifty-pound bills from her bag and put them in her collection box.
“We met again.”
Age is about early 20’s. She had waist-length blonde hair, blue eyes, and a neat dress that reached her knees, wearing high heels, and silk gloves on her hands.
Her appearance was so perfect that it was hard to find any flaws anywhere. In a good way, he looked like a doll, in a bad way, he seemed unhuman.
It is easy for Westerners to think of blonde haircuts, but in fact, it is difficult to find people who fit this category. Among Hollywood actors we know as blondes, not one or two have dyed their hair.
I remembered her name.
“Grace Rothschild?”
she smiled brightly.
“Fortunately, I remember.”
Isn’t it weird that you can’t remember anymore?(Read more @ wuxiax.com)
I asked her.
“Is this a coincidence?”
“I do not know. What do you think?”
Of course it’s not going to be a coincidence. Did you come to see me?
“What’s going on here?”
“I have an appointment with my cousin.”
“If it’s your cousin… … ?”
“You must have met him already.”
Are you talking about Crown Princess Christine?
I nodded her head.
“i See.”
She looked at her watch and said.
“I have some time left. Would you like to have a cup of tea together?”
* * *
Without going far, there was an afternoon tea shop inside the hotel. We took a seat and sat down.
The Rothschild surname isn’t common, but it’s not terribly rare either. And just because you use a Rothschild surname doesn’t necessarily mean you have a connection with the Rothschild family.
But she is of the Rothschild family.
The current owner of the Rothschilds is Isaac Rothschild. And Grace is his granddaughter, not a collateral, but a direct line.
It is truly a nobleman.
England has a queen, and the titles are periodically granted. Although receiving the title does not confer any great privileges, it is possible to place the title before the official name.
You can write ‘Knight Kang Jin-hoo’ on your resident registration card. Well, even this alone would be a great privilege for some.
Ah! They are also eligible to enter the nobility at Westminster Palace. Still, it’s hard to see that it’s a great deal.
In this day and age, nobility or royalty. It feels like talking about another world.
I saw Grace Rothschild sitting across from me. He rarely goes out in the sun, so his skin is so white that he looks pale.
It’s like a flower grown in a greenhouse, but if you look at it differently, it looks like you’ve been through everything before birth.
You look three or four years younger than me, but it’s amazing how you can create such an atmosphere at this age.
“I want to ask you one thing.”
“What?”
she asked with a cold glow in her blue eyes.
“Did you buy crude oil futures in advance knowing that there would be problems in the North Sea oil field?”
