
"That's why soap was invented. Although the Evil Germs were getting stronger, they still needed a dirty thing to stick to. Therefore, all we need to do is clean all the dirt and stains on the palm, especially those that can not be removed with water alone. Soap is the answer. By washing your hands with soap before and after meals, you can make sure that all the Bad Germs on your hands are dead along with the dirt they are sticking to."
All the nobles fell silent, either out of confusion with Retia's explanation or not knowing what to refute.
"By practicing these habits, the number of people affected by curses and diseases will be reduced drastically. The impact will make human resources stable." Retia took a deep breath, then continued her explanation.
"However, personal hygiene alone is not enough. As social beings, humans should work outdoors, which is why environmental cleanliness should also be improved in order to increase survival rates."
"So just like soap, this business you offer also has a high positive impact on survival? Please don't convolve, we know that you're nervous. But, be brief, we're not here to be free." Duke Phalsas interrupted, followed by a nod of the heads of all the surrounding nobles.
"Given, Retia Anggraini, as the owner of power over the land you are planting, I command you to summarize all this to be clearer and shorter." The Emperor stood up, tapped his staff on the floor and then sat back down.
Retia was pale, a voice did not come out of her mouth. Khan who realized it immediately took over by advancing one step.
"What do you think is the great distinction between neighborhoods inhabited by nobles and those inhabited by ordinary people?" Khan asked Duke Phalsas.
"Security and cleanliness?" Duke Phalsas replied.
"Right, then what most affects the cleanliness of the environment are the two different?" Khan turned to questioning Count Pilgub.
"What kind of question is that? Obviously because the noble residence has a special worker to clean up the dirt and trash, while the other one does not exist," he replied exasperatedly.
Khan faced the Emperor back and continued his explanation.
"Then what Miss Retia wants to offer is to improve the overall cleanliness of the environment. Miss Retia would like to offer you about the toilet and bathroom revolution. What I guarantee will improve hygiene and reduce Evil Germs thoroughly."
"As expected of Khan, when he had only heard and seen him once, but his understanding was not like that." Retia stared at Khan's broad back. Retia is still confused by the mysterious Khan, who is a Spy, but also a Landlord who is called a Hero.
Not to mention the matter of Hans calling him by a nickname, Empty Two One, Retia inevitably suspects, and is consciously unknowingly interested in Khan's life story and what his relationship with Hans is.
"As Miss Retia said earlier, the Germ of the Evil God clings to the dirt to survive and the way to fight it is to burn the clothes of people who are cursed or sick, can also boil it. We might be able to take care of the cursed by performing purification ceremonies, as well as treating the sick with herbs..."
"...However, if the cause can not be eliminated, at least we can minimize the presence of these Evil Germs by improving personal hygiene, bathing, washing hands, washing clothes, and improving environmental hygiene, this is what Miss Retia is offering."
"Well, we understand what you bring and what your purpose is. So, now let's talk about the business, how much do you want?" Emperor asked.
"If allowed, I would like to combine the gift of my achievements with the cost of delivering the business of environmental cleanliness revolution." Khan requested.
"We will listen first to your request" said the Emperor.
"Well, first, I want business cooperation between Kansas and the Sahara Empire" Khan said.
"You!? What are spies like you talking about?" Count Pilgub stood up, furious and from the start feeling humiliated.
"Stop!" The Emperor stopped for the second time. The old man's face smelled red, making all the tensed emotions of the nobility become shrivelled.
"But, Your Majesty?"
"Urghs.."
"Mr Khan, what kind of cooperation are you really saying?" The young man raised his hand, asking Khan. The young man was Baron Gorgeous, his current age was only eighteen.
Although only a Baron, Khan seems to like him. Nope, no. Not as a couple, it's disgusting, okay? Khan liked Gorgeous because of his young age and his choice to remain silent when the business takeover debate ensued. Though his territory is quite wide and is in a strategic place to become a trading city. Perhaps the only problem was his infertile soil. Even so, to build soap workshops, this region remains the best region if Khan is forced to give up the soap business. That is also what should have happened if Retia had not offered a new proposal.
"Cooperation on the distribution of soap to other royal territories around the empire and within the imperial walls themselves. I look forward to the rulers of the borders of the region, willing to cooperate with me on this business. Read more I will set the meeting schedule and the ruler of the region concerned will I send an invitation."
"We consider your first request to be directed at the ruler you choose, now what is the second request?" The emperor asked again.
"Well, the second request is material, I want the Sahara empire to import the materials that Kansas needs, directly without going through the Samoedra City line."
"What do you think, Count Pilgub, as the ruler of the port region in question, what do you think?"
"I refuse, the cooperation between Me and the ruler of the city of Samoedra has been going on for so long, I cannot do that because it risks damaging the bonds of world trade unions." Count Pilgub grinned, his eyes curling and insulting. Khan remained calm.
"Then your second request is rejected. Is there another request?" ask the Emperor again.
..."Miss Retia, it's your turn."...
Khan muttered, telling Retia that this was the moment for her to say her wish.
"If allowed I would like to exchange the proposal of the environmental cleanliness revolution with the awarding of the title to Me." Retia.
"Degree? Do you want a peerage title? We cannot grant that unless you become the people of the Empire first."
"No, no. My point is, I want the Sahara Empire to acknowledge Me as the World Goddess of Hygiene. That's my only wish" Shall Retia with a serious facial expression.
"Did?" The Emperor was surprised and confused. The blue look on her face made Retia feel depressed. Khan next to her also covered her face with one hand. So embarrasing.
..."That's slightly...."...
..."What kind of request is that?"...
..."That woman's thirsty for attention, huh?"...
..."I became doubtful, that genius idea came out of the mouth of this kind of girl."...
..."Don't you think she's the traitor's spy concubine again?"...
..."Hoh, what you said is true as well."...
"Based on a bunch of assholes" retia swore in her heart.