The Dungeon Master's
Chapter 242 - The First Client
...Dungeon Origins...
...5 Floor...
"Eric, are you still busy?" Ask a burly, blond man, Chris.
Hearing the question, I reflexively turned my body and turned to the source of the voice.
"Hmm? Chris? No, I'm not busy. What's up?" I asked with a confused face. Even so, in my heart is full of great happiness.
'Because of you too....'
"Actually, I have a slight problem with the internal of my Kingdom. I was wondering if you could help me a little?" Chris asked with a face that was still staring at the ground.
For some reason, this is not the figure of Chris I usually know.
But dismissing the useless thing, I immediately replied.
"I've seen it on the news on various television stations as well as MeTube. I guess your opponent is quite strong this time? Then what am I supposed to do? Attacking them back?" I asked as I turned my face away from Chris.
I tried my best to look like I didn't care and didn't know anything.
Without thinking, my acting is very bad, messy, and many gaps it was very effective against Chris.
Well, although.... It was my expressionless face that was quite supportive of this acting.
At that very moment, Chris immediately replied.
"No.... We have actually formed a peace treaty. But problem...."
Chris immediately explained all the details with a very uncomfortable position, which is standing on the outskirts of this 5th floor cave.
After listening to him carefully, I realized there were some details that he changed. I fully understand that the changing of the details was intended to preserve his image and relationship with me. But it's all too late.
'You just don't know that I'm the cause of all this.... Moreover, Aamori had reminded him that you are very cunning and greedy.' I thought inwardly as I continued to stare at Chris with a flat gaze.
Until finally, Chris' explanation is long and also contains a lot of spices the story ended.
"So the point is, you need Origin to supply good products for you to sell, then the profits will be used for the rebuilding of your Kingdom?" I asked to confirm Chris' words.
He immediately nodded and replied.
"really so. Lately the trade in my kingdom has been pretty bad. Until I have to swallow the bitterness of the loss. But I'm sure you can provide an interesting product that is able to make a lot of profits, right? Ah take it easy, I'll still give you most of the profits."
I smiled happily listening to her words.
In this way, I was able to obtain the maximum benefit from two sides at once.
On the one hand, the item I sold at the price I had at Mark Up would give me a huge profit directly.
Then the profit obtained by Chris, he will use to pay Arlond as a form of reparation for war losses and peace results.
Without letting my overly legible expression, I immediately replied.
"Of course, lately I've been able to produce Unique-level accessories with extraordinary abilities. I think I can sell some of those Items for you." I immediately turned my eyes away.
"Everything! Can you sell me everything? Whatever it is!"
'Finally....' I thought in my heart while sighing.
"Hmm? Everything been? Are you sure about that?"
"Of course I'm sure! I need a lot of money right now!"
"Then, fine. I'll take care of it soon and let you know in a few days. Just look forward to it." I replied as I immediately left Chris, Neo and also some of the Knights.
My reason is quite simple. That is avoiding questions that are able to uncover the truth of Neo.
Although this conspiracy is only known to even a handful of Origin's higher-ups, I must keep this secret to the best of my ability.
If this secret is leaked, then I must forcefully conquer all of Salvation. Although, it was the worst last option I didn't want to make at all.
And thus, a more intensive trade agreement between Origin and Salvation has been formed.
A trade that would make a tremendous amount of money for Origin in the future.
...***...
...Farna Kingdom...
...City Forgia...
Inside a throne room that began to look quite magnificent, the figure of the King who was sitting in front of a large wooden table.
Around him, there are 12 chief ministers who are discussing the conditions of the Farna Kingdom at this time.
"Your Majesty, this is our golden opportunity to develop the agricultural sector! As we know, our agriculture has collapsed since the Necromancer attack and also the economic crisis we experienced before! Therefore, I beg Your Majesty. Allocate at least 3 million gold coins for agricultural purposes!" Said the Minister of Agriculture at length.
"Hm.... Considering we just obtained 8 million gold coins from the first payment of the Kingdom of Salvation, I guess I can allocate even 4 million gold coins to Agriculture." Arlond replied while scratching the paper in front of him.
"What a right decision, Your Honor. Thank you so much for listening to our selfishness." Reply to the Minister of Agriculture, bowing his head.
Then, the minister of Industry and development began to speak up.
"Your Majesty. The results of the Farna Kingdom mine this year are extraordinary. It would be a pity if it only sold the raw materials without being processed. I think it would be better if we develop a forging facility or a blacksmith, especially in the City of Forgia."
"About how much is needed?" Arlond asked briefly while glancing at him.
"I think 800,000 to 1,500,000 gold coins is more than enough, Your Majesty."
"Then I will allocate 1 million gold coins for the development of that forging industry. Do it well." Reply Arlond firmly while flipping through the files in front of him.
The discussion continued for more than 4 hours.
Most of the talk went well. However, some discussions from one of the Ministers ended up very difficult to cause debate.
"I told you! If we establish a Mercenary Guild and enter our forces, the profits earned will be considerable!" Said the Minister of Finance.
"Have you lost your mind?! What if the Ilandist Kingdom hired those mercenaries?! The Avertian Empire won't be silent to see its prey get indirect help from the Farna Kingdom!" Reply the Minister of Defense firmly.
"Mercenary is a unity free from the bonds of the Kingdom! There'll be no problem if they hire him!"
"Are we not the ones taking the money?! That was enough to make the relationship between Mercenary and Farna Kingdom look suspicious! There are so many clever people in the Empire and you think this lowly trick will work?!"
The discussion became hotter. Arlond who had just been silent while thinking about this finally started to speak up.
"We won't establish a Mercenary Guild with our troops. Allocate 60% of regular troops to work to provide guard and security against various merchant caravans that enter our territory. Just give a low rate for it. That way, the trade in the Farna Kingdom will be smoother and safer."
Finally, after further discussion....
Arlond's most reasonable and minimal risk plan was chosen.
And so, the development of the Farna Kingdom began.
...[.Author's Note]...
I would be pretty busy in the real world for my thesis research.
sorry if you may not update for a few days.
The faithful wait until I am not busy....
Thank you very much.
Which still demands an update....
Seriously, how sadistic are you?