77 – Episode 77 Divine Power
“The church needs money!”
In an instant, silence fell in the room.
I never thought a saint would talk about money.
‘Does this mean that the church’s financial situation is that bad?’
‘So the saint came here in person?’
I also don’t want the denomination to fail.
Politics and religion are in conflict, but
If you look at the bigger picture, I and the Earth Church are in the same boat.
Because there are other denominations around, such as the sun, moon, fire, water, and wind.
Furthermore, there is even a religion of the god of destruction.
‘Then give me the denomination money?’
There is a way to collect the temple tax and give 1/4 of it to the denomination.
This will be a great help to the church’s finances.
But,
‘I don’t like that…’
1/4 Of 10% of new lease tax.
2.5% Of the Frontier Territory’s income leaves the Territory every year.
In short, it is like a hole forming in a huge jar called Frontier.
‘It’s not like pouring water into a bottomless pot, but how can you hand over 2.5% Of your money every year to outside parties?’
Knock knock.
Someone tapped my shoulder.
Issac was right next to me.
“Master, please say something…”
“Huh?”
I stopped thinking and returned to reality.
Heavy air was weighing down the room.
The temple knight was restless,
The saint’s face is red and looks like it’s about to explode.
‘Oh my…’
I need to say something quickly.
We must overcome this awkward situation.
That way, the saint’s shame will also be reduced.
‘But what should I say?’
‘Even I can’t organize my thoughts?’
In the end, what the denomination needs is money.
If you do not give money directly to the denomination,
All you have to do is enable the denomination to make money.
‘How? ‘The church makes money, right?’
The saint’s movements increased.
She lifted her hips as if her seat was uncomfortable.
Seeing things like that made me nervous too.
We need to find the answer quickly,
It doesn’t come to mind.
‘Umm.. Money.. Money.. Money to the church..’
After 5 minutes,
I remembered a method.
Meanwhile,
The saint was even sweating as she tried to overcome her shame.
My posture was very disturbed.
“Saint.”
“Yes… Little Lord Elwynn.”
“Would you like to do business with me?”
There are many ways to unilaterally help the denomination.
But, what I wanted was a way to win-win with each other.
I found the way.
“Business?”
I got up from my seat and took the soap that was piled up on the podium.
“It’s a soap business.”
Once the fire changed,
The saint’s face returned to its usual state.
“I will hand over the soap making method to the church ‘only publicly.’”
“You’re telling me how to make soap?”
The saint’s face brightened.
“No. We only do so publicly. For detailed instructions…”
I explained what I was thinking.
There were several problems in expanding the current soap business.
1) Callas Territory toll tax is 30%.
2) In addition, the good relationship with Viscount Callas is also a burden.
There is now a way to overcome these two problems at once.
First of all, problem number 1.
Currently the soap manufacturing plant is in Ireland and the huge market is on the continent.
There is a Kalas spirit on that road.
How can we avoid the toll of Kalas Territory in the current situation?
This problem is simple.
‘If you can’t move the market, you can just move the factory.’
If you produce it on the continent and sell it on the continent, there is no need to pass through Kalas Territory.
Problem number 2 occurs here.
Viscount Callas probably already knows soap.
If soap production increases, it will be sold all over the continent.
You are probably expecting an increase in toll tax revenue.
If the soap factory is moved outside in this situation, the Viscount will be disappointed.
‘Kalas Territory is a core region among core regions. ‘Your relationship with him is important.’
An excuse came up that even Viscount Callas could not help but understand.
They say they will share the method of making soap given by the Goddess with the church, but what can they do?
“So, Lord Elwynn, what you’re saying is… you mean to make money using the name of the church?”
“Instead, we will give you 10% of the profits from soap sales.”
The saint closed her eyes again and was lost in her thoughts.
I provided her with additional information to help her make the right decision.
“The current cost of making soap is…”
“After 6 months, wizard fees are excluded…”
“In particular, the profits of gold soap are very large…”
“If you sell soap to all continents, you will make huge profits…”
As time passes,
Finally, the saint opened her mouth.
“I understand. Let’s do that. However, if the proceeds from the soap are less than expected, you will have to renegotiate. Elwin believer.”
“Of course. “Saint.”
.
.
After the negotiations were over,
The saint left her plane.
And he left some of the priests and temple knights who came with him here.
We promised to dispatch more priests and temple knights as soon as we arrived at the church headquarters.
If multiple priests come here…
“Is it time to start a new business?”
“Yes? “Master, what did you say?”
Issac looked at him curiously.
“No. “I was just talking to myself.”
A priest is a treasure.
Things about how to make money with a new building kept popping into my head.
**
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As promised, the saint dispatched priests and temple knights to Ireland.
I sent them to the village where the temple was.
River, Terra, Alp, Yuran, Iron and even Plain.
These are all regions with strong autonomy.
And in these regions, a new trend began.
As agreed, I was the one responsible for collecting the money.
“My lord, the temples in the plain and satellite cities are still under construction.”
“Send them to a temporary temple.”
The rest of the city’s temples have been completed.
However, the plain and satellite cities are under construction.
That’s why we dispatched them to a temporary temple.
“What about the new building?”
“Everyone has been contacted. Construction would have started by now.”
In order to make money with a new building, you need a new building to match it.
“Okay.”
I read the report Isaac gave me.
‘Is this the expected income?’
After meeting the saint,
The slope of the future profit graph has risen.
Steeply heading towards the sky.
I have read the author’s explanation below.
[Previous expenses are covered with new rent.]
Cost of temple construction.
Temple operating expenses.
Temple maintenance costs.
It all came out of my pocket.
That’s what I did, but I did it with the money I collected from the rent.
[Even after spending money on temple-related expenses and helping neighbors, about 40% remains.]
If you have collected 100 new tax,
After deducting various expenses, I still have 40 left.
In other words, 40 became my own money.
Because the temple tax is a tax that has nothing to do with a territory or empire.
Because I was given permission to use it by the saint.
“What is the reaction of the territory residents?”
With an additional 10% new deposit collected, the financial situation improved rapidly.
However, it is bad news for Yeongji-min, who has to pay additional taxes.
“In many cities, there is no pushback.”
“Really?”
“Most of them are slaves or wanderers from the continent. They took the new tax for granted.”
The temple is unfamiliar to Irish people.
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Because I went without for a long time.
However, people from the continent are different.
For them, the shrine tax existed from the beginning.
“However, there is a backlash against plain.”
“I guess so. So what is the response?”
“We promised quality jobs.”
A good job meant farming.
It was relatively safe and the pay wasn’t bad.
“We have decided to provide additional welfare.”
“Welfare?”
“School construction. “We promised to provide free education and care for the children.”
“Okay. “I’ll contact my grandfather about school issues.”
**
**
Underground hallway.
Jeobbuk. Jerk.
Jeobbuk. Jerk.
Every time the head of the Paonia family walks,
Footsteps rang.
Jeobbuk. Jerk.
Jeobbuk. Jerk.
This is a road I often walk.
But today, my steps were particularly heavy.
Jeobbuk. Um…Buck.
Arrived at the door,
Temple knights searched the body.
This is something that I normally find unpleasant.
However, I wanted the search to last longer today.
If we go in, we’ll have to have more uncomfortable conversations.
Chuck.
The body search ended in an instant.
It felt shorter today.
Kkiik.
The door opens,
A priest was waiting inside.
The priest got to the point without even saying hello.
“I guess I told you to hurry up?”
“… I’m sorry.”
“The Earth Church has dispatched priests and temple knights.”
“… I’m sorry.”
I couldn’t help but say this.
According to research from Paonia,
Elwin had no contact with the Earth Church.
It would be a strange story for others to hear.
The fact that Elwin, a faithful believer, did not meet with the Earth Church.
However, this was an obvious fact.
So on the one hand, I was relieved.
But…
“The Earth Saint and Elwin even met in person. “I’m sure the head of the Paonia family knows this too, right?”
“… I’m sorry.”
“What are you going to do now!? 50 Years. I prepared for that too in the dark for 50 years. However!!”
Bam!!
The angry priest hit the desk hard.
The sound rang loudly, perhaps because all sides were blocked.
“I’m sorry. However, every small lord in Ireland watches over Paonia. “If you move now…”
Kwaaang!!
The desk broke down.
The priest used divine power.
“So, let’s hand over Ireland to the Earth Church like this? “To nothing but the Earth Church!!”
“…”
The head of the house had nothing to say.
The priest is right, but it is also true that he cannot move.
“Move.”
“But…”
“Move now. “I can’t wait any longer.”
“… I understand.”
