In a World Filled with Deserts, an Old Man with Electronic Money

"You can't say hello to a country you've made."

"Mr. Aisha, the Southwestern Tribal Union is more like an alliance than a nation. Besides, it's convenient for the kingdom of Bart to know as late as possible."

"But you're on your way to a deal."

"It's to try Tallow's 'relocation'."

The level has increased and you can now magically fly to places you've ever been.

That's why we went on a little trip together with the experiment.

Destination is Shipland.

Months after defeating Nothingness, I decided to go to the pedestrian shop to see how much pressure the Kingdom of Bart had increased.

I bought white sugar and honey from online shopping because this is the most money.

Nobles and royalties who own the kingdom's capital and surrounding oasis were known to spend a lot of money on these luxury goods.

"The sales proceeds are converted to Eagle, and again white sugar and honey."

In this world, there is no local goods, but the credibility is extremely low.

The credibility of the Divine Coins you get when you defeat Beasts is overwhelming.

Defeating as many sandbeards as you can in the desert is also a big thing.

I think it is the most trusted currency in the world.

Problem is, there aren't many people who can defeat it.

And we are pursuing a deflation policy of converting such priestly goods into electronic money that can never be returned to the original priestly goods.

In addition, if you buy items in "online shopping", even electronic money will disappear into a void. It's a special ability that seems to be the real reason why I want to be killed by a king.

However, the Divine Coins are always supplied by hunters who defeat the Beast.

And yet, hyperinflation in this world may not happen because the churches, big chambers of commerce, aristocracy, and royalties that do banking still lack money.

Well, let's go.

I see.

"Long time no see, Shipland. I'm looking forward to it."

"This is my first time."

Me too. I used to go to Old Town a lot. "

Everyone had a magic box full of white sugar and honey, and I flew to Shipland in "Getting Around the Base."

It was my first time, so I was a little worried, but I'm glad we made it to the desert, a little off Shipland.

"Well, let's get the ship out of here."

He took out a small sandboat from the "Different Dimensions Warehouse", appeared as though he was on a business trip, and entered the port of Shipland, from where he appeared before the Garcia Chamber of Commerce.

"It's been a long time."

When it became known that we were here, our master, Mr. Taranto, immediately showed his face and guided us to the Mansion.

"Will you sell white sugar again? Thank you very much."

"By the way, Taranto. What happened to my brother?

"Unfortunately, it seems to be starting to move gradually to hold on to this Shipland. We've raised taxes on alcohol and salt again. The tariffs have gone up."

After all, five years later... four and a half more years... after the 'Transformers' re-summons scheduled to take place, there seems to be a plan to attack the Shipland.

Desert marches require unusual amounts of water and supplies.

In addition, defensive forces had to be destroyed locally, which also contributed to the almost absence of war in this Great Desert.

There would be no irony that there is no war because there is a high likelihood of thirst and death before the target is destroyed.

"But that's weird. The next" Transformer "doesn't necessarily guarantee that it will help my brother's hegemony....."

You can't summon me in the first place.

Since I am alive, I am certain that the summons will fail.

If you wait fifty years honestly... that king will exceed seventy, so you can't do it.

"Arrange armaments and supplies by increasing taxes. They say there are more ships. They're buying magic boxes."

If you think in common sense, is that the only way?

But magic boxes are hard to make, and merchants are buying most of them.

Because they trade with magic chests, they get other oases and national goods, and collecting magic chests to support a large army expedition is the worst way to collect it from a merchant... and then the economy dies.

"Your Majesty, there may be another way. Is that why you're strengthening your movements and deceiving Shippland's eyes?

"Miu may be right, but that king seems to be very careful...."

There's some information you can't fully explore by setting up a Garcia Chamber of Commerce.

"We are also developing Torrest's oasis as a refuge and working with Old Town. Our next target is over there, so we're working well together. But...."

"But?

"The desert elves have stopped coming here to trade. Everything, all the tribes were headed south in some sort of gathering."

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Of course I know the reason, but can I tell Taranto about it?

I am worried about it.

We are not ready yet, and it is difficult for the King to leak our information via Shipland.

All I can do is keep quiet.

"You won't interfere with the king's preparations for war?

"Because I told you to send soldiers first?

"No, it turns out to be a serpent. We need to stop collecting supplies and water for the war."

"Do you want me to attack the ship?

"It would be bad if they knew it was Shipland. Let's make it a more efficient way. It doesn't have any immediate effect."

"Is there such a way?

How to disrupt preparations for a Shipland invasion by the Kingdom of Bart.

There was a way a merchant could do it without using force.

I propose the method to Mr Taranto.

"Half price sale for white sugar, honey?

"Alcohol is also good. There are other expensive preferences."

The operation is very simple and it is safe to say that Shipland will release these items cheaply.

That way, the nobles' wallets loosen.

It should sell a lot and reduce the currency holdings of the Kingdom of Bart and its nobles.

Conversely, Shipland holds more money.

If we lose money, we'll be late for war in the Kingdom of Bart.

How much harassment would that be?

"But if the nobles who got the sugar cheap sell it at the original price, they'll make a lot of money."

"I don't think it's that profitable. That's because the Taranto Chamber of Commerce should resell it to other countries first. Even if it's a half-price luxury product, there's a limit to how much you can sell."

The original is too expensive to be sold in large quantities.

Otherwise, the Burt kingdom's commoners have no money for heavy taxes.

And if the Tarant Chamber of Commerce moves the ship and resells it to another country first....

"Whether you're selling to other nobles or exporting to other countries, the tariffs are all the same."

Sell cheap white sugar to other countries to make money.

At first glance, tariffs are high in other countries.

It would take time to transport it by sandboat, and if the Tarant Chamber of Commerce had resold it cheaply and in large quantities first, the sugar brought in by the nobles would have collapsed.

Instead of making as much money as it takes effort, if a trading ship wrecks, it becomes a deficit.

If you sell it to a merchant, you will also be charged a fee, so I won't say that nobles can't make money from reselling half the white sugar, but I'm sure they won't make a lot of money.

"Huh. It's a massive supply that blunts demand."

"Sugar and honey are both good for preservation, so why don't we give up and use them ourselves while waiting for the price to rise?

We just need to reduce the amount of money for a while.

The result is the same as spending a lot of money to enjoy ourselves.

And white sugar and honey are too expensive to feed.

The nobles will put it in the warehouse instead of the Divine Goods.

"It may not be as effective, but it should be subtle harassment."

"Does that mean they're going to supply us in bulk?

"Yeah."

Mr Tarranto may be suspicious of me, but now we need to deal with the Kingdom of Bart first.

Don't say anything.

"If the money goes down, the nobles with oasis may be reluctant to give up their troops."

"Does the aristocracy of the Kingdom of Bart have a military policy?

"You don't have one. The farther away the oasis, the less the kingdom knows about it, so I won't tell you exactly how many people to release. No, can't you tell me... The noble side does not want to teach the Kingdom of Bart about population and productivity, and many people do not have experience of sending troops themselves rather than marching. I may not expect that dreamy majesty from the armies. Still, if you scrape the assets, it will be fine. Because there is no guarantee that there will be no nobles to stand up for rewards."

Does the Kingdom of Bart not know the secrets of most local aristocrats?

Well, there's no way we can decide how many troops to put out when something happens.

So, is the Royal Army the main force?

"Even the aristocrats in the robe will send some soldiers. Even the Count has twenty or something."

There will be a small number of people who do business or have some sort of interest, even though the nobles in the robes will have pensions and job titles out of the Kingdom of Bart.

And then bribes...

You can't expect a lot of troops, but if you scrape your assets with sugar and honey, don't let them down any further.

"Is the Royal Army the best enemy?"

"Nevertheless, the Royal Bart Army should have little experience of expatriation... At best, the main job is to hunt down sandbeards while sending troops to Oasis near King's Landing. Nonetheless, there are many fools who let soldiers hunt sandbeards and pocket their achievements."

Major Thunder has long since quit.

Is he doing well as a hunter?

"But it is forbidden to be alarmed. His Majesty is now reinforcing the Royal Army by imposing heavy taxes. If you are alarmed, Shipland may be occupied. Cheap white sugar and cheap entertainment. Let's do it."

Mr Taranto accepted my proposal.

Well, let's give them half the wholesale price too.

"Are you sure?

"I got it cheap with a little tattoo."

Sugar and honey are terribly cheap when you buy them in online shopping.

Selling it for half the price makes a lot of money.

Besides, the Garcia Chamber of Commerce and the Viscount of Shipland are on the same side.

I want you to be ready for defense in that black.

As long as Shipland's independence is preserved, so will we.

It would be cheap if it worked for such a profit.