Reader X with Customization Wizard

Reader X Installation is transformed by an .mst. By opening for the first time a Window appears with "Select a Language".
In the Customization Wizard I have select "German" as the Installation Language.
Why is not taken ?

Thank you for your answer.
In the Customization Wizard I need the MSI to transform with an mst.
How I can transform an .exe for deploying in a Domain ?

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