81 – Episode 81 Paonia
Paonia moves,
A month has passed.
Meanwhile,
Data on Paonia was collected.
City Plain.
Government office conference room.
The subordinates scattered all over participated,
A general meeting was held.
“Grandpa.”
“I understand.”
Grandpa Campbell stood up.
“Paonia was operated strictly in the form of a branch organization. They are located all over Ireland, specifically.”
The hunter brought a large map.
There were countless dots there.
“The numbers discovered so far are displayed on the map. In particular, we have recently uncovered their central point and displayed it as a large dot.”
There were large dots on the map, with each territory ranging from as few as one to as many as three.
Grandpa Campbell sat down after explaining the situation so far.
The eyes of the subordinates shifted to me.
“We are their focal point. In other words, they plan to raid the branch. If you have any opinions on this, please let us know.”
Aine was the first to step forward.
She stood up and began her speech.
“Their branches are spread all over Ireland. We need to raid all at once with the help of the lord or minor lord of each territory.”
“It’s a good idea. However, it is unclear whether the small lords will follow my intentions.”
We have an amicable relationship with the small lords.
Even so, we are not on the same side.
In the larger scheme of things, Benia and Alencia are competing.
“These are people who formed a group in secret and moved in the territory. “This can be considered a threat to the security of the territory.”
Aine is right.
Even if other small lords are not hostile to Paonia,
The secret society within the territory must be felt as a clear threat.
“Um… I understand. “I will persuade the small lords.”
At that time, a girl raised her hand.
Russell’s daughter. She was Sarah.
She is currently learning the top job as she goes up and down with Russell.
“Okay, say it.”
Sarah stood up from her seat.
He has grown a lot in the time I haven’t seen him.
She used to be like a child, but now she has grown into a full-fledged girl.
Sarah took a deep breath as if she was nervous.
Russell, who was sitting next to her, was seen encouraging her.
“Currently, soap sales are rapidly increasing. “This is not just the Frontier, it’s happening across all of Ireland.”
Suddenly talking about soap?
I didn’t understand it at first, but they kept giving me opportunities to speak.
“Merchants who earn income from a fiefdom, especially merchants, must pay a fee to the lord.”
In this respect, it is not easy to become a merchant in this world.
Because it’s not enough to simply sell good products.
Sometimes the relationship with the powerful person in each territory was more important.
“So?”
“My father and the merchant officials had many discussions about this issue, and decided to pay 15% of the profits from soap sales to each lord.”
“That happened.”
Because most issues were to be resolved by each business division, it was not reported to me either.
“If you take this, you can negotiate favorably with the small lords.”
What Sarah meant was to negotiate for the 15% profit she had originally intended to give.
“That’s a good opinion. “It will be helpful when negotiating.”
Afterwards, we gathered the opinions of our subordinates,
The conclusion has been reached.
“Grandpa, please keep an eye on the Paonia organization.”
“I understand.”
“Aine manages the castle’s mercenary groups, and the mercenaries will be more important than the slave soldiers in this raid.”
“Yes, Lord So.”
Instructed the preparedness of hunters and mercenaries and concluded the meeting.
The subordinates returned to work,
I also left Plain and headed to the Duchy of Vampires.
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Duchy of Vampires.
Benia Office.
“So. “So you’re saying we should attack those gangs together?”
“Yes.”
“The compensation is 7.5% Of the profits from soap sales?”
“That’s right.”
It was proposed to Benia as decided at the meeting.
“If it’s 7.5% To me, how much are you giving to Alencia?”
She said, assuming that she was giving it to Alencia.
“It’s the same 7.5%.”
Benia raised her teacup,
She slowly swallowed the tea.
Snap.
The movement is so slow,
It took me over 30 seconds to drink a sip of tea.
Perhaps he organized his thoughts in the meantime.
“If they refuse, you will offer 15% to Alencia, right?”
Benia saw through my intentions.
This is why they came from the Duchy of Vampires.
Unlike other small lords, the princesses are in a competitive relationship.
“As you know, soap is loved by many. Sales volume will also increase. Would you like to hand over the entire payment to Alencia?”
Benia took another sip of her teacup.
Then he drew a smile on his lips.
“I feel fortunate when I see Lord Elwin.”
“What if you see me?”
“If I hadn’t broken off the engagement… I would have become my biggest enemy. I will accept this offer. Please let me know when your plans are in place. “I’ll move it just like that.”
I got up from my seat and bowed my head.
“Thank you. Benia.”
Jeobbuk. Um…Buck.
The moment you leave the office,
Benia called.
“It was dark. “If you haven’t decided on a place to stay, why don’t you sleep here?”
She turned her body again and bent her back.
“There is still work to be done. Then.”
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The next place I visited was Alencia’s room.
She had her arms crossed with a stern expression on her face.
Her legs were also crossed.
“You went to Benia first again, right? “When you come to Vampire’s Mansion, I would have told you to come find me first, right?”
I already knew you were going to say this.
That’s why she thought of an excuse.
“I made a suggestion to Benia.”
I saw Paonia start to move,
He explained that he had discovered a significant part of their organization.
“So. Let’s attack together? I get it. Let me help you. Shouldn’t you answer my question instead? “I asked why he met Benia first and not me.”
For a moment, I was confused about what I should say.
Originally, I would suggest,
Alencia demands compensation,
Promises 7.5% Of soap sales profits,
Negotiations must end smoothly.
However, Alencia accepted it without even asking for the price.
“Hmm, Alencia, if you help me with this operation, I will sell soap…”
“I guess you said you would help? “Answer my question first.”
“So. “We will give you 7.5% Of the profits from soap sales.”
“Thank you for that. So what is the answer to the question?”
7.5% Of soap sales profit.
It is a considerable amount of money.
Because the population of the Duchy of Vampires was large and the market was large.
Nevertheless, Alencia focused on useless questions.
Not in keeping with Alencia’s cold reputation.
Anyway, now that the negotiations are over, it’s time to give the prepared answer.
“Because it is late.”
“Is it late?”
Alencia turned her gaze and looked out the window.
It is completely dark outside.
“After work, I have to sleep overnight. Lastly, she planned to meet Mr. Alencia and, in addition, receive accommodations.”
Alencia uncrossed her arms,
Her arm rested on the handrest of her chair.
“I guess that’s possible. It must have been inconvenient to meet me first, then Benia, and then come back to me and ask for accommodation. Marie, give the bedroom to Elwin.”
She talked to herself and finally gave instructions to her maid.
I was guided by Marie to a room in the Duke’s mansion.
This was the room I stayed in for 4 years.
“Elwin, it’s been a while since you’ve been in this room, right? It is cleaned every day, so there will be no problem in using it. And…”
Marie dragged her horse.
“Speak comfortably.”
“I like that your expression looks brighter than before.”
Marie leaves,
I was left alone in the room.
‘My expression is bright?’
Well, when he lived in the mansion, his expression must have been dark.
Life here,
Because life as Alencia’s fiancé was not comfortable.
In the past, just meeting Alencia made me feel heavy.
I was worried, and sometimes I was afraid.
I did, but
What about now?
Alencia is not scary at all.
Rather, if you just speak well, I think you can change Alencia’s opinion.
“It’s strange to say it this way, but… Sometimes I feel like I’m standing on top.”
Alencia has a high status,
When we talk, I use the honorific and she uses the informal language.
Still, sometimes I felt like she was watching me.
She stopped thinking and threw herself on the bed.
The soft bed enveloped my entire body.
She felt a soft touch through her skin.
“You can’t let down your guard. “If you act according to your feelings and make Alencia look bad…”
Let’s lie down in bed,
The fatigue accumulated while traveling a long distance came to me.
I felt like I could sleep until tomorrow morning if I closed my eyes like this.
Nevertheless, I forced myself to get up.
“I have to wash. “You should wash it thoroughly with soap with the wheat symbol on it.”
**
After negotiations with Benia and Alencia,
I met the remaining barons and small lords.
Negotiations with them were easier.
This is because the two princesses have already given permission.
He made a plan to attack Paonia with all the small lords of Ireland,
The day of the operation dawned.
