After the conversation with Michael, Otto ordered him to leave. So, Michael obeyed his order and left his room.
As he thought about how to use his modern dress knowledge to improve people's clothing, he remembered Michael's advice to focus on ladies' clothes first to build a strong customer network. He knew that ladies were the ones who could give good and reliable opinions about his clothing brand to other family members. So, he started designing ladies' dresses that would be more comfortable to wear.
He thought about the different styles of dresses that were popular in the Victorian era. He decided to start with two main types of clothing: one would be more restrictive, with a high neckline, long sleeves, and full skirts. The other type would be less restrictive, with a medium neckline, medium-length sleeves, and medium-sized skirts. He thought that these two types would appeal to all types of ladies.
He was excited to start his new business and he was confident that he could create stylish and comfortable clothing that would appeal to women of all ages. He knew that it would be a lot of work, but he was determined to succeed.
He started by sketching out his designs. He wanted to make sure that the dresses were both stylish and comfortable. He also wanted to make sure that they were made from high-quality materials.
He decided to use silk and lace, embroidery, and other embellishments for designs to make clothes for rich and middle-class customers. As for those who were from poor class, he designed simpler and low-cost affordable clothes.
After finishing this, he went to the dining hall to finish his dinner.
Later, he went to his mother's room to show her those designs.
Theresa became amazed by seeing those designs. She praised him for his designs and asked him in an amused way,
"Do you really want to only show me these designs, Otto? You have other intentions. Well, don't worry, tell me first."
Otto then asked,
"Can you use my designed Dresses when you attend banquets?"
"If you are the one who designs my dresses then I will."
"Okay, Mother. I will. Thank you. I am leaving then."
"Okay."
Otto went back to his room after that and started organizing his thoughts. He had accomplished his mission of getting his clothes advertised among the nobles since Theresa would take care of it but he knew that he couldn't stop there. He needed to reach a wider audience, and the best way to do that was through newspaper advertisements. He also decided to open stores in other German cities, not just in Munich. This would require a significant investment, but Otto was confident that it would pay off in the long run. He decided to invest an additional 200 Guldens in his textile company.
Otto knew that he was taking a risk at the beginning, but he was also excited about the possibilities. He had a vision for his company, and he was determined to make it a reality. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he was confident that he could succeed.
After this, he went to bed to sleep.
Time passed.
It's 29th January 1828.
As dawn broke and the birds filled the air with their melodic chirping, Otto stirred from his slumber. He greeted the new day with vigour, immediately commencing his regular exercise routine. With each stretch and movement, he felt his energy surge, preparing him for the challenges ahead.
After completing his invigorating exercises and enjoying a nourishing breakfast, Otto summoned his loyal assistant, Michael, and instructed him to prepare the carriage for their journey. As the carriage stood ready, Otto climbed aboard, joined by Michael, who sat across from him.
Within the confines of the carriage, Otto's mind buzzed with ideas that had taken shape during the night, as he had contemplated his plans. Eager to set his thoughts into motion, he began detailing his vision for a chain of clothing stores and other ventures that had materialized in his mind. Recognizing the importance of capturing these plans, he urged Michael to transcribe them diligently. He also ordered him to start working on these plans as fast as possible.
After reaching 'Ta Roucha' company,
Otto promptly called his designer, Albert Wagner, and proudly presented his designs. As Albert laid eyes upon the intricate and innovative designs, his astonishment was intense. He couldn't fathom how a mere 13-year-old could conceive such outstanding creations. Questioning Otto cautiously, Albert inquired,
"Your Highness, did you truly sketch these designs yourself?"
Otto, with an air of detachment, replied in a chilling tone,
"Indeed, it was I. Is that a problem?"
Caught off guard, Albert hastily responded,
"No, Your Highness."
Otto's cold demeanour lingered as he commanded,
"Since there are no issues, complete your work as fast as possible."
With that, the atmosphere grew tense, leaving Albert to marvel at the enigma that was the young prodigy before him. With newfound energy surging through his veins, he bid Otto farewell with a graceful half-bow and left to complete his work.
Then Otto met with other employees in the company and gave them instructions. After watching their work for some time, he called Michael and told him to take him to the Lindauer'sche Buchdruckerei company. Then he went there and bought that company at 350 Guldens.
After the deal was done, he went to Palm and Enke Verlag to deal with its Greek owner Andreas Kyriakos. Initially, Otto used a pseudonym to identify himself when communicating with Andreas. He wanted to maintain anonymity and avoid revealing his true identity. He told Andreas that he wanted to give funds to his newspaper so he wanted to test his capabilities. Curious about Andreas's capabilities, he posed a series of probing questions. Satisfied with Andreas's intelligent responses, Otto revealed his true identity as a Bavarian prince and shared his vision of establishing a private intelligence agency.
Otto expressed his desire for Andreas to serve as the chief of this agency, recognizing his intellect and potential. Additionally, Otto proposed that Andreas oversee the operation of the two newspaper brands under his control. Intrigued by the opportunity to engage in something unique and meaningful, Andreas eagerly pledged his loyalty to Otto and sold his newspaper company at 200 Guldens.
Since Andreas was on the Board, he entrusted Andreas with an additional 2000 Guldens to breathe new life into their newspaper and launch two brand-new publications, namely 'Tageszeitung' and 'The Politikos.' Their vision extended beyond journalism, as they aimed to establish an expansive spy network spanning across Germany and the Balkans, with a particular focus on Greece within two years. Andreas was tasked with recruiting orphans and training them as spies, ensuring a discreet and formidable workforce.
In addition to the financial support, he provided Andreas with detailed instructions, drawing from the future generation's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the USA, outlining the operational methodologies and hierarchical structure of the intelligence agency. This comprehensive plan aimed to establish a formidable intelligence network, rooted in secrecy, strategic deployment, and information gathering, with a clear chain of command and efficient communication channels. He also told him to make sure that every member got proper accommodation for everything that they needed to do. He also warned Andreas to not to let other members know the name of the true owner of this agency until he ordered him to tell them. After this, they discussed more about their plans.
A certain time later, since the work was done, Otto left for the palace with Michael with a smile lingering on his face.
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Note: 'Tageszeitung' is a German word meaning 'Daily Newspaper'.
'The Politikos' is a Greek word meaning 'The Statesman'.