The Prince Wants To Retire

20. last teaching? (3)

At the prince’s call, one of Iron’s envoys hurriedly moved to the palace.

He was also from a merchant background and had a strong heart that did not budge on most things, but this time was different.

At present, all the high-ranking members of Iron’s envoys were gathered in the Continental Conference Hall.

He had only followed for working-level negotiations, and he was not in a position to make any decisions while having a conversation with the Crown Prince.

While I was sweating profusely and thinking about everything, I arrived at the palace of the Crown Prince.

“Your Majesty, an envoy from the Iron League has arrived.”

An attendant solemnly announced the arrival and quietly opened the door.

Then there the prince of the empire was sitting and waiting.

“I… … I will see you.”

“Nice to meet you.”

Cariel smiled brightly as he received the messenger’s greeting.

“I’ve heard of it, but there’s still a lot left to sort out with your country. It was a task that His Majesty directly ordered me, the Crown Prince, so I called him in haste to complete it before retiring.”

“that… … Is that so?”

“okay. I also want to reach an amicable agreement if possible, so don’t be too nervous. As long as we make a good compromise, it will be over in no time.”

Kariel told him to be comfortable, but the mood was not.

The Shinigami tried to drink tea to soothe his burning throat amid the heavy tension, but Kariel did not allow that.

“Let’s start.”

“… … Yes.”

Negotiations began as Kariel, who suddenly changed his temper, announced the start with a cold voice.

“For now, I think the amount of compensation should be at least three times greater than what you sent.”

“Your Highness, I bought too many of them. What we have already written and sent has been squeezed to the limit.”

“… … okay?”

Kariel laughed at the death god’s words and called out to Tarion.

Seeing the paper in his hand, the god of death’s expression hardened.

“It is the amount of trade between the Federation and the Empire. And this is the flow of funds from the major guilds within the federation, which we have investigated on our own. Since this is only what has been revealed, the flow of money moving within the federation must be several times this.”

“under… … Haona, Your Highness. We cannot afford to move such a large amount in such a short period of time.”

“I know. That’s why I’m thinking of giving you a very generous grace period.”

The Shinigami’s expression changed at Kariel’s words.

At first, he took one shot because of the burden, but as the amount of compensation increased, he regained his senses.

‘I’ve come to my senses now.’

Kariel, who thought so inwardly, started arguing with the god of death to play in earnest.

“Your Highness, these matters have nothing to do with the Federation. It is very unfair from the federation’s point of view if you claim compensation for matters that have not yet been clearly revealed.”

Certainly, like a messenger who came as a practitioner, he carefully reviewed the materials Kariel handed over and protested.

A deep smile was drawn on Kariel’s lips as she looked at the reaper who was going through each item one by one.

No matter how much he returned, he couldn’t know more about this issue than the practitioners.

Nonetheless, there were several reasons for going so directly.

“I respect you, but the Empire has no time to play with words.”

“radish… … I have no idea what you’re talking about… … .”

“Did you say it was only circumstantial evidence?”

“that… … Yes. You can’t pay compensation with only this circumstantial evidence… … .”

Kariel smiled at the death god’s words.

“I bet you know very well that these circumstantial evidences are only justifications, right?”

“that… … .”

The expression on the face of the god of death hardened at Kariel’s words.

Coming from the position of a practitioner, he just looked at the data and discussed compensation, and anything beyond that was out of his realm.

However, Kariel lingered on this part.

“This is compensation for your crimes of illegally taking huge profits from the empire. Of course, this is just the beginning. We’ve lost a lot of money, so we’ll have to return some of your interests from now on, and we’ll have to start negotiating trade routes.”

“… … .”

“You seem to know it well, so let’s talk about it again.”

Even though negotiations were resumed after being half-threatening, Iron’s envoy resisted by keeping his mouth shut as much as possible.

His goal was to somehow get past this time so that the high-ranking people could sit in this position.

Then Kariel’s second threat continued.

“You are claiming these are circumstantial evidence, but this will change your mind.”

Kariel ordered Tarion to show him the materials he had received from the Inspection Department.

“Do you know why we tried to negotiate compensation with you based on circumstantial evidence?”

“that… … .”

“It’s all because they care about you.”

The data sent by the Inspection Department included a list of the top officers who had ties to Belphus.

In order to trade with the Empire, he had to pass through the West, and then he couldn’t help but get involved with Belpurs, one of the most prestigious families in the West.

In fact, it was a very unfortunate thing from Iron’s point of view.

He could have protested, ‘Then don’t trade!’

In addition, since there were sins committed during that time, it was difficult to protest vigorously.

“As you know, this family is a traitor to the empire and criminals of the continent allied with warlocks.”

“that… … .”

“ah! Of course, I don’t suspect you of liaising with the Warlock. However, it is an undeniable fact that they are quite dangerous materials on the surface.”

As Kariel smiled and said, Iron’s messenger gulped down his saliva.

“The Empire is giving you the utmost consideration. I don’t necessarily want to repay Iron, but it’s enough for the empire to save face, so I’d like you to concede.”

At Kariel’s words, the god of death of Iron tightly closed his eyes.

It was an outcall.

In a situation where they were driven to this point, if they cut it off like a knife, Kariel’s smiling smile would be distorted terribly, and they could have cornered Iron.

Each one was a serious matter to admit that it was so alone.

From my point of view as a practitioner, it was only difficult to decide on each one.

Considering his position, Kariel suggested that we should end it by simply kissing each other.

From his point of view, who has been a messenger for 20 years, he knew very well that this was bullshit.

Based on this, it was clear that he had an intention to take the upper hand in future negotiations, but he could not help it from his point of view without power.

From his point of view, where his strength runs, it was best to finish at this level.

“It was a good deal.”

“… … Thank you for your consideration.”

Negotiations concluded on the line that barely saved lives.

I went back and ended the negotiations at a level that left some excuses.

In the end, the reaper couldn’t even drink a cup of tea and had a half-spirited look on his face.

Watching Iron’s death with his head down, Tarion came inside.

“Did you finish well?”

“then.”

“It doesn’t seem to have driven you too much.”

At Tarion’s words, Kariel smiled and said.

“What is the fault of an author who has followed as a practitioner? Real negotiations should be with high-ranking people.”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion made a puzzled expression.

The words, ‘Are you talking to someone like that like this?’ came up to my throat, but I kept my lips shut.

“ruler! Then, shall we call the next characters?”

A golden opportunity only available while everyone is concentrating on the Continental Congress.

Because it was the most important first meeting, Kariel made good use of the precious opportunity possible.

Is it because it was after making a reference point through negotiations with Iron?

Negotiations with other countries went very smoothly.

“ah… … Iron really is in this agreement… … Do you agree?”

“The verbal agreement is over.”

Kariel looked at the reaper of Roteon.

“You know that your sins are heavier than Iron, right?”

“that… … .”

“ruler! Shall we discuss this matter again?”

Kariel smiled and brought up the issues that had been half-finished earlier.

Then, the reaper of Roteon let out a long sigh and bowed his head.

And it was the same with Talos.

It was a half-slanted plate because of the crime he had committed, and Iron, who was famous for being strict, had promised to pay a huge compensation, so there was no way for the southern kingdoms to do it.

Since there was no answer in their line, they had no choice but to leave room for negotiations to follow.

And it was the same with the Duchy.

Because it was a principality that had been playing around with trade with the East Continent, it was impossible to avoid Kariel’s blade.

But at least they were fine.

“Are you kidding me?”

“under… … Haona, Your Highness, this is too unreasonable… … .”

“In the Holy Land, there is someone related to the priest who played pranks in the empire, so please move on?”

“ship… … compensation… … .”

“Compensation is natural. In the meantime, the money that Seongguk has embezzled through corruption must be dozens of times this! Are you testing my patience now!”

The priest hurriedly lowered his head at Kariel’s scolding.

Nevertheless, the priest’s mouth did not come out with an easy answer.

Because it was such an important issue.

The demand for the Imperial Inspectorate to investigate priests in the Holy Land was no different from interfering in the internal affairs of the Holy Land.

That is why it is absolutely unacceptable.

But the justification was held by the empire.

“Your Highness, I will give you more compensation. But as for this part… … .”

“Am I being funny when I say nice things?”

“That’s not it. This is because it violates the basic rights of the Holy State. I understand the Empire’s anger, but on this issue… … .”

Kariel laughed inwardly at the priest’s words.

already caught

In fact, Kariel also knew very well that the Imperial Inspection Department would not be able to investigate priests in the Holy Land.

It was only used for half-intimidating purposes.

It was only a method that could be used due to a combination of differences in status, atmosphere, slanted board, cause, etc., but this issue was truly unacceptable.

If the Empire really tries to interfere in its internal affairs, the Seongguk will fight to the death.

“Twice! Let’s finish it like this for now. We will discuss unfinished matters later.”

“… … Yes, Your Highness.”

Kariel, who finished the negotiations while pretending to be angry on purpose, burst into laughter after the priest left.

“… … What a pity.”

“what? Originally, negotiations are based on this level.”

“Well… … .”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion tilted his head as it was very different from the negotiations he knew.

In normal negotiations, it was basic to keep the minimum courtesy and use diplomatic rhetoric to talk around or fight within a certain line.

But Kariel had none of that.

First of all, he was forcibly pressed and threatened with a big justification.

“At least it ended like this because it was me. Did you at least give them a way to live?”

What left me room to go back and make excuses.

Kariel laughed with satisfaction, thinking that that alone was enough mercy.

However, in Tarion’s eyes, Kariel, who left only that much and robbed everything, didn’t seem particularly merciful.

“… … In any case, the envoys from each country must have gone mad by now.”

“What can I do? It’s because of those who were careless.”

Saying that, Kariel smiled.

* * *

Unlike the palace of the crown prince, who smiled at the satisfactory results, the palace where envoys from different countries are staying is in chaos.

“What if I do this like this!”

“Then why didn’t you go! Do you accept the prince’s threats!”

At that, Iron’s messenger, who was angry at the colleague who had even his underwear stolen, had no choice but to shut up.

“stop.”

In the fight between the Shinigami, the Federation President, Zeiron, stopped their fight.

“It is our fault for being careless. The Crown Prince came right through the hole.”

Read at readwn.com

Jeron said while analyzing the situation calmly.

“Let’s make sure we have a clear schedule for the next negotiation.”

“Are you planning to go along with the Continental Conference?”

At the question of Salvator, the master of Iron, Jayron Paul nodded.

“It will be physically difficult.”

“Since the Crown Prince made this plate, there is nothing we can do about it. It’s our job here to make the most of this plate.”

At Jaron’s words, Salvator sighed and nodded.

Preparing for two meetings at the same time is physically exhausting.

But I couldn’t help it.

Ordinary practitioners could not afford the Crown Prince.

Therefore, the heads of countries had no choice but to prepare for the meeting until late at night, which meant that the meeting had to be held with a physical burden throughout the meeting.

That will soon ease the burden of the two princes at the Continental Congress.

* * *

Cariel, who had brushed off while his younger brothers tied the chiefs down, sat down on a chair after finishing the last schedule.

“Finally, the last gift is over.”

Kariel muttered as she looked up at the night sky.

The last present from the elder brother to the younger siblings who are still lacking has also been completed.

All that remains is the retirement ceremony.

As if the emperor knew that Kariel had worked hard, the date of the retirement ceremony was set as soon as he gave the last present to his younger siblings.

The long-awaited retirement date has been set.