Performance (2)
Apparently, even before coming here, Belderet decided that it was impossible to read people’s minds unless it was a god.
Yes, it was natural to think so.
who wouldn’t
However, Prince 1 read what he thought was impossible and penetrated the trend. And it made profits more than tenfold.
Despite the theory derived from his long ascending experience, he proved his worth by himself as if he was laughing at everything.
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‘I really can’t believe it… … !’
I couldn’t believe it, but I couldn’t help but believe it.
The situation was already happening right in front of my eyes.
Besides, there were still other things he had commanded to remain idly by.
The Marquis asked the merchant again with a slightly impatient look.
“If you do, as you said, you will sell everything we need, right?”
“Yes, if you say you need all of these furs, I will gladly give them all.”
If you went elsewhere and bargained, you could get a higher price. But there was no reason to refuse.
If you create a relationship with ‘that’ Marquis Carden by offering to sell things neatly, it will be clear that this is exactly what the first prince wanted.
Besides, the original purpose was not just to make a profit from the fur trade.
* * *
“… … her.”
Azran’s mining area.
The employee in charge of the trade center asked in a surprised voice.
“You mean you want to trade black iron?”
“exactly.”
Belderet’s eyes began to shine as he nodded at this.
okay. That was exactly what the first prince had wished for.
Heuksteel meant an object imbued with magic in the elements of ordinary iron. Of course, it was close to impossible to make artificially because it had magical powers, and it was often produced in certain areas due to environmental factors.
The important thing here was the fact that the ‘mineral’ existed in Azran.
“It’s black iron… … .”
The manager of the mine stroked his chin at the news of the Esteban Kingdom’s upper ranks.
As a mineral imbued with magic power, heuk iron differed in its effectiveness from ordinary iron. Like many mithrils, the conductivity of the aura was very high.
If there were any downsides, I could point out that it was overwhelmingly difficult to handle and difficult to manage, but in any case, that wasn’t the problem with the contract.
Heuk iron was left over anyway, and there was nothing I couldn’t sell if I wanted to buy it.
But there was something else that confused the caretaker’s mind now.
“To think that two places would visit at the same time… … .”
The quantity was limited, but there were only two places that requested the trade of black iron.
One was at the top of Esteban’s kingdom that had just arrived.
And the other… … .
‘… … The top of a foreign country that has been trading with mines for a long time.’
I heard it was a country, but I couldn’t remember it well.
That would also be the case, since they had been trading for a long time ago, and there were not one or two countries on the continent.
And this was an embarrassing situation for a manager of a mine that made profits by focusing on national trade.
It’s convenient in many ways to do business with one place, and it’s right to give priority to that side even if you think of trust. but… … .
‘These days, they keep bothering me with various clauses.’
It’s a situation where there are many things that can’t be said.
Still, if you think about various situations, it would be right to think about balance.
he thought so
And in that case, in the end, for the future of the mine, there is no choice but to distribute the amount to both sides even if it is annoying.
… … And the news reached Belderet and Reika, who came to save Heukcheol.
“Right. It means you are in a position where you may have to share things.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s the situation.”
“It’s okay. It’s an understandable situation. Don’t worry.”
It was an unexpected situation. Belderet nodded his head bitterly at the words that the trade officer said he was sorry.
‘Somehow, I was surprised by the word black iron… … .’
But how could a mere merchant expect that another caravan had already arrived?
However, they had no choice but to accept as they had to secure the quantity of black iron by order of Prince 1.
In fact, even this would be appreciated by those who arrived a step late.
“… … Anyway, at least half of it should be saved.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Belderet’s bitterness deepened.
Of course, if you go to another country, you can secure all the quantity of intact black iron. If it was natural, it was common sense.
However, the places where heuk iron came from were limited, and if it wasn’t Azran, there was a high possibility that he would have to go all the way down to the southern tip to find a country with heuk iron mines.
It meant seeing losses everywhere in time and money.
But at that moment, Reika, who had been listening to the story, quietly asked.
“But do we really have to share the amount of Heuk Iron?”
“huh? What did you mean by that?”
“I heard that the business situation here is not very good these days. Then, shouldn’t we have a bidding competition?”
“A bidding competition, that’s… … .”
… … compete?
Come to think of it, His Highness, the first prince… … .
“… … ah!”
Suddenly, something passed between Belderet’s bitter expression. It was the advice of the first prince that I had forgotten until now.
He hurriedly tossed his pockets and told the mine side trade officer.
“Now, please wait a moment.”
“hmm? I see.”
Take a moment to check your pockets like that. Before long, a piece of paper came out of Belderet’s hand.
… … 1 Order statement from the top of the kingdom that came down in the name of the prince.
Directly in the part where his eyes were directed, there was a section called ‘trade budget’ where there was only one horizontally drawn stick.
Belderet stuck out his tongue at this staggering situation.
‘Yeah, also… … .’
The meaning of the stick did not mean that the use of the budget was not permitted.
rather the opposite.
indefinitely.
What it meant was that the trade budget granted to them was infinite.
Moreover, it is said that Prince 1 left these words to him right before departure.
– To use as much as needed. However, make sure you have enough.
okay. It was the attitude of a man of perfect conviction.
It was Belderet that I had forgotten in my memory, questioning what could be used ‘as much as possible’ for black iron trade, but if you put the current situation together, it makes sense that even this situation was read by Prince 1.
Belderet felt a goosebumps run through his body. But now was not the time to leisurely express my feelings about it.
“Did you say the same thing to the upper ranks?”
“You mean we might have to divide the supplies?”
“exactly.”
To that question, the employee of the Mining Trade Center nodded.
“Perhaps it is. It’s a recommendation from the caretaker, so it must have been passed on already.”
“Then can you tell the other boss about this?”
“Tell me.”
… … done.
In an instant, Belderet’s eyes flashed coldly as he held the papers in his hands.
“I’m saying let’s do a bidding competition over the quantity of heuk iron.”
* * *
The mine’s meeting room. The leaders of the two countries sat opposite each other and looked at each other.
And the person who sat at the top of the table was the manager of the mine. He attended this meeting saying that he would coordinate this competition himself. He must have been very concerned about the situation.
He would be like that, because in a way, it was a place where all the worries he was worried about could disappear.
“Kuhm!”
Eventually, the manager cleared his throat as if trying to evoke the awkward atmosphere.
“Both of the heads of state agreed to a competitive bid, so this place is open. Unusually, they said that they both made the same proposal. Am I right?”
“exactly.”
It was as it was said.
Surprisingly, the proposal to compete for the quantity of Heukcheol was the same as the other party.
As if they should monopolize this mine. It was an incomprehensible situation when you think about it common sense.
Belderet’s intuition as a merchant kept on provoking him, but he chose not to think deeply about it.
It wasn’t important right now, and he had a plan.
Perhaps that meant that he was confident. He bit his lip slightly in tension.
The manager started to open his mouth again.
“… … From a mine standpoint, it might be better too. In any case, it meant paying more for the price of black iron. So if you guys really like it, I have no intention of stopping you.”
After saying that, the manager’s gaze swept over the upper rank staff.
“This is the top of the kingdom from Esteban. And this is the top of the kingdom from Madra.”
‘… … Madra?’
Belderet’s eyebrows twitched momentarily.
Madra. It was a northern country under the Federation Empire, more specifically between the Federation Empire and Azran.
To think he was aiming for black iron in a place like that… … .
“Kuhm!”
Breaking through Belderet’s thoughts, the caretaker’s repeated clearing of his throat was heard in his ears.
When he finally nodded, the signal to start the competition had already been given.
“Then let’s talk about it soon. The amount of black iron to be allocated for trade is 4,000 tons.”
“… … Hmm.”
4 thousand tons. It was at the same level as all of the quantity produced in one mine.
At that moment, the top staff of Madra spoke first.
“Can I make a suggestion first?”
“Tell me.”
“Thank you.”
Permission to speak declined. However, the emotion reflected in the other person’s eyes was ‘arrogance’.
“We declare here that we will unconditionally add 20% of the price Esteban suggested.”
“What, what… … !”
“… … !”
The caretaker and Belderet at the top. And Reika’s expression hardened with bewilderment.
I will ‘unconditionally’ add 20% of the price suggested by Esteban.
That said, it was no different from saying that they would win the competition no matter how much the opponent called.
Literally, it was a declaration of arrogant confidence.
It was the same sensation Belderet felt before announcing the start of this fight.
Then the manager spoke in a stuttering voice.
“Is that really true?”
“exactly. Whatever price you offer, I’ll give you an extra 20% of it.”
“Huh… … .”
from the beginning. To make such a declaration even before hearing the other party’s proposal… … .
The caretaker’s troubled gaze turned to Esteban.
“Eh, what does Esteban think about this?”
“… … .”
Belderet was silent.
There was nothing to think, sleep or do. No matter how much the other party called, they said it was 20%, what would they say about it?
neatly you guys take it? Or will we pay more than that?
To Belderet, who thought of a normal competition, this situation itself did not make sense at all. Rather, you should have noticed that this would happen when the opponent stepped out confidently.
But at that time, a slightly meaningful voice flowed from Reika’s lips, which approached her ear.
“… … manager. Those people seem to be from the Commonwealth Empire.”
“… … what?”
Belderet’s eyes widened.