Business ~ The Start of a Trade
The meeting continued until late last night.
Well, we were suppose to meet today, but apparently the noble wanted to meet me no matter what.
Mainly, I heard about the towns and countries of humans.
However, something felt amiss.
There’s the large neighboring Farmas Kingdom, and the terrifyingly strong neighboring kingdom of the Sorcery Dynasty of Sarion.
So in which country is the Freedom Association Headquarters located in?
Therefore, the gathering of councilors must be in an easily accessible location, and its headquarters is now set in the Ingracia Kingdom.
That’s the most likely reason why the Farmas Kingdom and the Ingracia Kingdom are on bad terms.
The Ingracia Kingdom is the only kingdom not directly next to the Great Jura forest. Therefore, it’s less susceptible to monster attacks, granting it the blessing of being safe.
That much is obvious.
Another feature of the countries within the council is that fact they’re all countries that follow the Church.
Commerce and religion are the two main pillars that support the bonds between kingdoms.
Surprisingly, this system is quite similar to the United Nations from my previous life.
By the way, the Sorcery Dynasty of Sarion doesn’t have a national religion.
But I heard that they do have commercial relations with the other kingdom, most likely because it is a superpower.
Anyway.
So if I want to meet Yuuki Kagurazaka I’ll have to visit the Ingracia Kingdom.
Of course I agreed to the terms, and am currently riding towards my destination on a horse carriage with my current partner.
I parted with the three (idiots) last night.
「Please, let’s keep in touch! 」
「It sure will get lonely without you. Lets play together again in Tempest! 」
Saying these words, they departed unwillingly.
I, for one, don’t feel anything at the moment.
While I was thinking of such things, the carriage came to a halt.
It appears we have arrived.
It is a district lined with beautiful structures.
Feeling composed, Fuse guided me towards a building, slightly smaller compared to the others.
「By the way, is it fine that I don’t know anything about the honorific etiquette and manners of nobility? 」
「Hm? Ah…. That’s right, that’s going to be troublesome……」
Is everything going to be alright?
Yesterday, Fuse asked about the current situation of the Great Jura Forest.
When it came to Veldora, I played the fool and feigned ignorance.
Naturally, I was asked to explain my subjugation of the local monsters, in detail.
As for Shizu San’s story, it was kind of hard to talk about it, much less explain it.
Fuze,
「I see…… I’m counting on you」
After muttering that, nothing more was spoken.
At the headquarters, she worked hard as an instructor, but she probably realized that her death drew near. Refusing to be confined in the headquarters, she suddenly disappeared.
And that’s how the story goes, but, thanks to her, I was able to make many new friends.
I trusted Fuze and came all this way, but is it really alright?
While worrying about such things, I then entered the building.
Anyway, there are also maids here, which is always nice.
Just sitting down cost thousands of Yen, it’s a complete rip-off. This factor makes qualifying this as a good memory a problem.
There are only fake old maids in real life!
There’re even more doors in the room.
There was a reply,
「Enter! 」
Honestly, these kinds of exchanges are just annoying.
Once inside, a tall slim man who looked like he was very hardworking with a parsimonious beard and silted eyes, greeted me.
「You have arrived. My name is Baron Beloard, I am one of Brumund’s ministers, pleased to be your acquaintance. 」
The other party has greeted me before I managed to give my greetings.
「Nice to meet you. My name is Rimuru Tempest.
I am a monster, but I wish to form amicable relations with humans.
I may be ignorant when it comes to manners and etiquette, but I hope you can overlook that. 」
I returned the greeting and shook hands with him.
This place’s practices are quite similar to my previous life.
「Do be at ease. I am but a landless baron.
Now then, the time we have isn’t infinite. Let’s talk briefly.
We propose to cooperate to support adventurers on their adventure and assist them when they’re having problems facing powerful monsters.
I only ask these 2 points of you. 」
Well well.
They somehow cooperated with the Freedom Association, but the freedom association can’t be their only means of defense against monsters.
Assistance for adventurers, that’s a topic that Fuse touched upon yesterday.
However, his partner is a country of monsters, I wonder why did he approach and trusted us so easily?
That’s something to worry about.
「Indeed…What benefits will I gain if I accept this? Rather than a collaborative relationship, don’t you think this is only one-sided?”
In other words, you, and your country “Tempest”, we promise to recognize it as a legitimate nation of monsters.
If your side cooperates with us, we’ll recognize you guys as a nation, and promise decent correspondence. 」
In other words, we’ll mutually stay vigilant about monsters and help each other in times of emergencies.
We will notify and help each other when faced with assaults by powerful monsters.
If we accept this offer, we’ll be recognized as a legitimate country, this doesn’t seem like a bad deal.
Still, getting the approval of two countries, after the Dwarven kingdom is a major achievement.
「Very well, I will accept this offer. 」
After I said this, the atmosphere felt significantly less tense than before. I will probably have been cornered if it were to continue anyway.
「I see, that’s great. Now then, this is the certificate of approval from the king of Brumund.
And this is proof that it is a legitimate document. 」
While saying this, he took out a stamp from his pocket.
The stamp emitted light in response to the spirit pledge magic, this shows that it is indeed a legitimate document from the king.
Unexpectedly, contractual relationship frauds can’t be performed in this world. Compared to my previous life, such procedures are much more simplified.
Besides, they probably aren’t going to allow the king to meet a monster.
And with my signature on the treaty, the treaty between Brumund and Tempest has been established.
During this event, a third party bears witness that the transaction is carried out justly.
After that, we made a few arrangements, and conducted another meeting in going into details of the treaty.
And for the first time, I remembered about the flaws of the contracts in this world.
「So, in the event where we have to move a force through the forest, we’ll be counting on your cooperation. 」
That’s what he said.
For example, the eastern empire.
GUO————–!!! I wanted to faint in agony. Idiot Idiot Idiot Idiot Idiot. Stupid me!
If you think about it from Brumund’s side, they now have a reason to get me to cooperate even without my consent.
If we were to get the country’s approval, there’s no need for that.
Brumund was really afraid that the eastern empire will invade through the forest.
Certainly, he didn’t lie. If we’re having problems, he’ll also come help. After all, it’s our turn next.
Anyway, we have been successfully deceived.
「You noticed? You are certainly quick. However, you have already signed the treaty, so when the time comes, we’re counting on you! 」
With a grin, I was laughed at with a beaming smile.
A man who handles work very well.
Tsk. It can’t be helped, I’ll let it slip for now…
Apart from the shallow feeling of regret, I feel like praising the adversary. Ah~ I’ve been had! Kind of moment.
And again, you can’t let your guard down around humans.
I made a vow in my heart that from now own, when negotiating with humans, I’ll have to think more deeply before making any decisions.
It’s not fun to be deceived.
I took out a medium healing potion, and placed it on the table.
「This is? 」
Baron Beloard questioned,
「It’s a recovery potion made in my town. I wanted to sell it in the local markets. 」
I answered.
Fuse can definitely perform analytical magic.
「What is this! T-this isn’t some cheap stuff sold in the town. U—mu, this is a high class goods similar to those sold in the royal Capital. The Pharmas Kingdom taxes it when they distribute it, but it doesn’t come into these markets… just how many do you have? 」
I told them that I currently have 500.
In this country, adventures are at the front lines, and there’s a demand for the potions.
There are several reasons, the biggest reason being that there’s a trend of looking down upon adventurers.
Due to this reason, there have been recent desperate attempts of trying to attract adventurers, but there aren’t any results to show.
If it’s armor, a bit of adjustment is all it needs.
If that’s the case, people will be eager to buy it.
Hopefully, I will be able to make up for my previous blunder.
We were introduced to the merchant Garde-Myourmiles.
At the corner of the shopping street, there was a large store called the Miles Firm.
He has joined the Freedom Association Merchant Guild, but is a formal Brumund merchant with the country’s permission.
I was told that Garde-Myourmiles was one of the rare individuals.
「Weeeeelco…?! Ahem, Welcome, please come here Danna, what kind of order do you have today? 」
I came with Fuse today, and I replied with a humble bow.
When you think about it, this old man Fuse is also an authoritative figure in this kingdom.
「Today I came to introduce this person. Show Respect! I must return since I still have some errands, please excuse my rudeness. 」
「In short, a state guest. I’m leaving it to you! 」
Saying these parting words, fuse left.
Well, it’s fine I guess.
「My name is Rimuru, please take care of me! I came to make a business transaction, and my product is this. 」
Thus we started negotiating.
Negotiations began.
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At the end, I decided to sell them here, it was decided that the price will be 22 sliver coins each.
After telling him the location of our town, he plans to go stock up.
In addition, due to the matter of assisting adventurers, it was decided that the selling price to adventurers at tempest will also be 22 silver coins.
This time without any fine prints, we were able to form a satisfactory agreement with each other.
「But Danna, I can’t use a horse-drawn carriage to arrive at Danna’s town. If it’s restocking on recovery potions, I can manage it somehow, but it’s going to be rather inconvenient…」
Of course that’s something we must discuss.
It would have been nice if I established a highway.
「I understand. Then I’ll build a highway that connects Tempest to Burmund. 」
「You’ll be able to use a carriage if I made a road right?
I think it’ll take two months for a horse carriage to finish the journey. If we cut down some trees we’ll be able to make a direct path.
Although, I think it’s going to take six months to finish. Is that fine? 」
「Of course! I also want to see the 500 you’re selling too!」
Myourmiles answered while smiling Ear-to-ear whilst rubbing his hands together.
This way, trade between Tempest and Brumund has supposedly started.
When the highway that connects Tempest and Brumund is competed, the merchants of Brumund will have no need to go through the Farmas Kingdom to reach the Dwarf Kingdom.
And thus, tempest is becoming the new center of trade routes.