performance (3)
A member of the Federation Empire, what did that mean all of a sudden?
Confirming that reaction, Reika quietly whispered again with a cautious tone.
“I’m trying hard to hide it, but that’s definitely the tone of the Federation Empire.”
“… … Is that real?”
“If you listen to the accent, that’s for sure. Trust me.”
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The whispered words were full of confidence. To the extent that the conviction was transmitted to himself.
In response, Belderet clasped his palms tightly and began to interpret the situation.
‘I’m sure they were merchants from Madra… … .’
But this situation was definitely strange. 1.2x any price. Could it be that Madra could afford to bleed like that for nothing but black iron?
The answer was ‘no’. Madra was not a very wealthy country, and there was no reason to import black iron.
It was for this reason that I was surprised when I first heard Madra’s name.
‘In the first place, were there people in Madra who could handle black iron?’
He also was not determined. The knowledge of the old ascendant said so. Then it was said that there was no reason to commit such an act unless there was a reason.
However, assuming that there was someone else who needed the black iron behind him, the situation fit exactly.
… … Yes, like the Commonwealth, for example.
Reika was a child living in the Commonwealth Empire with her father.
Such a child was convinced that they had a federal accent, so he said that he was a member of the federation, although he really didn’t know it.
That must also mean that they are the people who have to wear the name of ‘Madra’.
Belderet’s head nodded.
“… … I see.”
If Prince 1 expected even this.
If so, what did Prince 1 say after seeing this situation?
Belderet slowly. And very calmly, I went through my worries over and over again.
And there was only one correct answer.
– Trample them.
Trampling mercilessly and crushing mercilessly, finally let them know their subjects.
That was the price to pay for daring to aim for Esteban’s.
Perhaps he said so.
… … If so, the answer he had to do was already out there.
“Did you say you would add an extra 20%?”
“It is.”
“Huh… … ! But, how to do this… … .”
“… … .”
Belderet smiled awkwardly as if he was in trouble. But those lips were tinged with an obvious sneer.
“We thought the unit price of trade was three times the market price of black iron, right?”
“What?!”
“… … !”
Employees at the top of the opposing team listened in bewilderment as if they had heard nonsense.
And it was the same with the manager of the mine.
“That, what nonsense… … .”
Cool air swept through the meeting room. It was said that the impact of the unit price of 3 times was so enormous.
But Belderet shrugged his shoulders as if he didn’t care.
“Well, I have no intention of stopping you if you say you will buy it at 3.2 times the price.”
“Such cheekyness!”
thud-!
The merchants who took on Madra’s identity stood up from their seats, unable to hold back their anger.
His boiling point was already beyond its limits. I can’t stand it any longer.
Then, without hiding his burning eyes, he started pointing.
“Where is this place? You’re using such an obvious trick!”
“A trick? What are you talking about?”
“You think it makes sense to bluff that triple price!”
It has been a long time since Madra announced that it would add 20% regardless of conditions.
In the meantime, Esteban said that they had thought of a unit price of 3 times the unit price, so they had to pay 3.2 times the unit price all of a sudden.
But even in the midst of that, Belderet’s ridicule was gradually getting thicker.
“I don’t know what the technique you are talking about is. What am I going to do with the truth?”
“Do you think this is the Dottegi Market in the village outside the castle? It’s my first time doing something like this. Stop blackmailing me and say only what you can handle!”
“Did you say that because you thought that Esteban wouldn’t be able to pay three times the unit price?”
“Obviously! If we give up the bid and leave, then we’re going to have straight negotiations!”
It was an atmosphere that seemed like a thick insult would come out after a while.
No, seeing that his face had already turned red, he was ready to swing his fist at any moment.
The air was so heated that the caretaker intervened with confused gestures.
“Stop it. Shouldn’t you listen to the story first?”
“Tsk!”
In the end, Madra merchants clicked their tongues and sat down.
The caretaker, who confirmed the situation, looked at Esteban this time and asked cautiously.
“Even if they give up the bid, as long as you said triple it, we will proceed with the deal on that condition. If the deal does not come through, it is natural that we will agree on the cost with them.”
“It doesn’t matter. Triple is just a price I think is reasonable.”
“… … .”
Belderet said confidently.
There was no way that Belderet, the manager of the upper kingdom of the kingdom, was unaware of the strange atmosphere that was taking place between the Commonwealth Empire and Esteban.
On the contrary, the one who knew better than anyone else was the one who moved under the orders of Prince 1.
trade disputes. What kind of wave it will produce is also learned from a lot of history.
So Beldaret was moving with more confidence than ever.
‘This is definitely the prelude to that.’
He was unable to read the big picture of the prince because he did not know politics, but he could know it because he had been involved in commercial activities all his life.
This… … It’s the steam line suppression.
To not look down on what will happen in the future.
And an expression of will that there is a stronger hand than you, from which they can draw their swords at any time.
More than anything.
‘I can’t give the black iron that easily.’
The reason they were trying to save Heukcheol with Madra was that they had to do something secretly.
And, if you can guess, there is only one reason.
Perhaps it was to build supplies for war.
If that falls into the hands of the Federation Empire, Esteban’s forces will have to deal with something made of black iron or developed through it.
Whether it’s weapons or supplies.
So, even if the price of three times the price was a reasonable investment for him, it was definitely not a blackmail.
While thinking so, the caretaker’s mouth slowly opened.
“Hmm, we are fine. I say yes, but what does Madra think?”
“… … 3.2 times. Yeah, it’s not really a price that can’t be traded. But before that, isn’t there something we need to prove first?”
“What about proof?”
“If Esteban’s kingdom merchants tried to win the bid at such an outrageous price, then of course they would say they have such discretion.”
Do you not believe in the end?
The Merchant of the Commonwealth Empire, covered in Madra’s shell, regained his composure and spoke arrogantly.
It seemed that he was really convinced that Belderet’s proposal was unconditionally false. But even so, no big deal.
Because the proof was very simple.
“Bring the contract with you. as much as possible.”
“Okay.”
In the hands of the manager who had gone out like that, there were contracts containing the contents of the black iron trade.
Eventually, contracts were handed out to the merchants of the two kingdoms one by one. Naturally, the price and signature were blank.
“Heh.”
Then, a sneer crept into the eyes of the Federation Empire merchant who confirmed the contents of the contract.
It seemed like a provocation, asking what to do now.
“You write first. three times.”
“… … .”
In other words, if Esteban wrote the contract, they meant that they would sign the contract after adding 20%.
Literally, a drop-off. In this way, the bluff to eliminate the opponent was completely blocked.
but.
snug-
“… … !”
It was a restriction only if all of this was ‘blackmail’.
Belderet said nothing. I just silently filled out the paperwork.
Eventually, after taking a stamp containing Esteban’s seal, he handed it over to the manager.
… … 3 times.
After checking all the contents, the manager’s hand began to tremble slightly.
“mind… … That’s right. As I said, three times is right.”
“… … .”
Confederately, the merchants of the Commonwealth Empire were also confused.
No, are you really saying that you wrote down a price that is three times the current market price?
buy cheap and sell expensive Are they people who don’t even know the basics of spirit commerce?
It was natural for them to be embarrassed, as they had concluded that the conversation so far was just a bluff.
“sh*t!”
Eventually, the merchants who spat out a bowl of curse words had no choice but to write a contract with a 3.2 times the market price.
The opponent seems to have gone mad.
It seems that he was determined to make money, but unfortunately, there was no one who could follow the Federation Empire.
It was just ridiculous for a small country like Esteban to dare to match.
I’m bleeding profusely, but I can’t… … .
That was the moment.
snug-
“What the hell are you doing!”
Merchants of the Commonwealth Empire stood up in fright.
Opponent… … Esteban’s side of the kingdom’s merchant family began drafting a new contract.
And the overwhelming price was what everyone present could confirm.
“Yes, four times… … !”
Dismay passed.
okay. The new contract Belderet wrote was a contract with four times the market price written on it.
Belderet, who silently pushed it to the janitor, leaned against the backrest and arrogantly crossed his arms.
… … It’s like saying what to do now.
The voice that came out after that was very cool and calm.
“4.2 times, can you guys pay this time?”
“This nonsense… … !”
crazy This was insane and insane.
Merchants of the Commonwealth Empire had no choice but to think that way.
What is this, just this little thing that burns four times the money?
Even they had to pay 4.2 times the money to get it. It was absurd to buy black iron at such a price.
“damn! We will give up.”
And the guys eventually declared a waiver of the bid.
Even if a person who wielded money as a weapon could win, it was inevitable against crazy people.
It doesn’t feel like the opponent is an enemy that can be defeated.
Conversely, ridicule spread across Belderet’s lips.
‘Is it money?’
It wasn’t something exclusive to the Commonwealth Empire.
no. Belderet, who knew about Mithril’s existence, didn’t think it was worth the money.
Rather, this level did not belong to the side of money.
‘I was just trying to show you what a real money sucker is.’
If ten times, ten times. I was thinking of paying back twenty times as much.
It’s because I bought time to proceed with a quick trade even for a moment.
And it was a very cheap price to have been used in exchange for stopping their schemes.
However, this situation was also satisfactory enough.
‘This might become a habit.’
It was because the act of not having to be responsible for oneself was enjoyable in and of itself.