Wortenia Senki

Western Continental Calendar August 19, 2812 [Negotiation] Part 2:

"What do you... want?

The earl, staring silently, slowly opens his mouth.

Already, I don't suppose you're going to defend your courtesy towards nobility or anything. The Count's words have clearly changed into a tone of voice towards the understated human being.

Doubt and vigilance caused the mask of a crop disguised as a good person to be thrown away from the Count.

The Earl was able to think of a human being who had taken the information from the mine to Ryo Shiba. But I don't know for what reason she won't move herself.

I have enough information to let the Count lose his leg, but I don't use it myself and teach others.

And the man who was given his information came under the count, not the royal family.

The possibility floats behind the Count's brain.

(Are you going to force "Yusu"?

It's a good thing that a lowlife, "cheap" civilian does when he accidentally gets information that's going to be gold.

This man sitting in front of you, noble but of civilian origin. To the desire for money, it's not surprising that you've come to a strong contract.

(A fool... honestly think I'll pay? No, assuming you paid, so what are you gonna do?

If you're really going to blackmail the Count, you shouldn't see him in person. Because the blackmailer reveals his identity and there's nothing in his favor.

But the Count's predictions were betrayed by Ryo True Word.

"That's right... I actually had something for His Excellency the Count to buy"

There is no agitation in Ryo True's voice, even in the face of the Count's sharp gaze.

He took his gaze directly from the front.

"Buy? What are you telling me to buy? I thought I'd come to the firm."

Both the Count and the Countess turn their "Much" shivering gaze.

The word to buy also included elements of a strong contract in the way it was said and in the atmosphere, but in the ear of the Count, Ryo True only sounded like what it meant as it was.

That would have been the same for the Countess sitting next to her.

The gaze of doubt the two release is a sign that they understand Ryo True's words accurately.

"Strongly… I've thought about it, but I don't intend to… If you do that, Your Excellency will end us without hesitation"

And the earl distorted his lips, and said unto Liang Zhen, Straw.

Because that's exactly what it is.

The blackmailed shall never leave the blackmailed alone. Because blackmail doesn't end in one go.

They will take gold twice, three times and without bounds.

Many times until the Count is completely ruined. So the Count never keeps the blackmailer alive.

Even if you pay for it, it's just a buy of time to kill the blackmailer.

"I see... I don't know if you understand the consequences, it's a good yomi inside for a civilian"

I've been embezzling salt veins for five years.

Though strictly secret, there were very few humans who had this secret with some bounce. But this story has still not been divulged to the royal family because the Count has precisely and relentlessly eliminated those who stand in the way.

The Count himself fully understands that he is crossing a dangerous bridge. That's why he's cautious, he doesn't condone it.

"You… I am interested in what the Baron wants to sell"

"Right...... Baron Ozai. What do you want to sell?

When the Count nods at the Lady's words, he awaits Liang Zhen's answer.

The tone this time was, as always, eye-catching from the top, but the high-pressure attitude that made fun of the civilian ascent disappeared.

Now he was dominated by curiosity. The Count wanted to know what Liang Zhen, who knew so much about his personality, had come to sell.

"Now look at this"

Ryo Jin pushed the paperwork he had prepared toward the Counts.

"This is..."

"Contract? Right."

"This is a contract for the transfer of salt veins."

Following Liang Zhen's words, the couple quickly ascertains the contents.

"Sure... but..."

"What do you mean? It doesn't say how much."

The couple's doubts were natural.

Because you're supposed to be here to sell, but it doesn't say how much you're selling.

"I'm here to sell, but I'm not going to pay you"

In Liang Zhen's words, both the Countess and the Countess looked strange.

"So what are you willing to sell in exchange for?

"I want the Count to be my back shield."

"What do you mean? I told you the other day that I would spare you any help?

To the Earl's words, Ryo Jin shook his head silently. It's just that, but the Counts will be told what Ryo Trun wants.

Indeed, at dinner the other day and when we meet today, the Count has promised to adopt a friendly attitude towards Ryojin and to help him.

But that is not the case when it comes to words from the earl's heart.

Queen Lupis's surveillance and the burden of embezzling a rock salt mine just made him say it.

I really don't want to give you a hand. Until now, at least...

(I see... you really want my help, not a shame...)

The Earl understood Ryo's true demands precisely.

(Well, don't you mind helping this man... he knows more courtesy than Lupis, who just flips around in the king's capital and gives orders... and, for civilians, he has wisdom... at least, he's not an idiot. Especially where I don't ask for money...)

Ryo Jin, who saw the Count's expression relaxed, also smiled calmly.

(I knew you were right to help, not money... well, you're human enough to stick to money until you embezzle the royal resources... maybe you'll pay me something. Somehow it is the Count who holds the mineral vein in reality. By analogy, you were right to think that you wouldn't want to give money to the original owner)

The Earl needed gold and embezzled the salt vein.

Even if they were legitimate demands, there can be no such thing as a willingness to give money to the Earl of Salzberg.

Liang Zhen was discerning that the Count was a man adamant in gold.

The correctness of that judgment now manifests itself in the face of the Count.

"Baron Shiba? I don't know the value of this document. I'm sorry, can you explain?

A native of the merchant, the Countess is also a very good politician.

In order to rebuild the Earl of Salzberg's house, I have been married, but she did her part in a splendid way.

From her eyes, this document has a value of thousands of gold. However, she dared to ask Liangzhen with the expression that she did not know the value.

There are two reasons.

To be seen at the foot and not be able to hoist the value, and to see if it was this man who came up with this muscular.

I suspected there was a mastermind behind it.

"You don't need me to explain that again, do you? You're famous for being such an expert in law."

Liang Zhen replied with a smile to Lady and pointed her unwavering gaze at Lady.

A silent exchange took place between the two.

(An unwavering gaze... I'm not saying it on the spot. You really think so)

"It would be good...... I admit your suggestion is worth it. But I'd like some time. Because I want to talk to my husband."

"Okay. This is it for today… please contact us and we will ask you again"

Nodding at Madame's words, Ryo Jin took a seat.

From the beginning, he probably did not think that a business meeting would be concluded on this occasion. There is no disheartening color in the expression.

(Well, naturally... you'll want to put conditions on it from the Count's side. I'm more afraid of being signed on this occasion today... because later, I might be given my palm back)

The Earl of Salzberg was interested in the bait he had flickered. After that, just wait for him to eat.

Quiet, take your time and wait.

(Take plenty of time to bother me... yes, plenty...)

"Yep... sorry to bother you though. Okay, day again."

A token of Madame's words, Ryo Jin leaves the mansion led by a maid who was waiting outside the door.

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"I'm home...... but was it good?

Count Salzberg, staring at the carriage that Ryojin had boarded through the window, called out to the Lady sitting on the couch.

"Yeah, that guy understood that from the beginning too... well, it could have been an act, but if he did, he's a genius liar"

That's how the lady shrugged her shoulders.

She has absolute confidence in the eyes that see her person.

When I was cutting up my parents' chamber of commerce, of course, even after I came to marry the Count's, all the benders of Haiqian Mountain Thousand gather around her.

It's a stunt worn naturally while crossing with those people.

"Well... I think we can get on with the story of your children... Julia, what do you think?

As the Count lowered his back in front of the Lady, he spoke of his own mood. But to the tone of the Count, who is supposed to be in power, I feel reluctant about the Lady somewhere.

Maybe that's natural, too. The Count is either a samurai type of person.

aggressive behavior and ruthless personality. But he knew he wasn't complete.

Especially when it comes to diplomacy and politics, I understand that my powers are only mediocre.

That is why the Count attaches importance to the opinion of the Lady.

After years of crossing with the Golden Deceased, the Lady could be described as her most dependable partner, Partner, even for the Count.

"There are a few things that bother me, but I think I can come and talk to you."

"What do you care?... you mean Christoph's little girl?

For the Count, what bothers me most is that.

Christophe Chamber of Commerce, which should have been deprived of the head of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce in charge of the economy of Ipilos. It should have been crushed. However, the Christoph Chamber of Commerce still continues to exist, albeit at a reduced scale.

But the Lady shook her head at the Count's words.

"That's a little different... what I care about is the man's heart"

"Are you talking about your firewood? Sure, Ayatzu keeps his share open while he's a civilian. Not bad manners... hard to be smart. I honestly think I was underestimating that guy, but you're not?

"No, I'm just like you. I don't think there's a back story to this one either... just..."

The Count looked strange at the clouded Lady.

"Just what? What do you care?

"I don't know what" he's not here "to tell that guy that we might be crushed..."

"K! Ha-ha-ha. Julia, your wisdom has helped me a lot so far. So I trust your word. But no matter how much it is, isn't it? How much difference do you think there is between me and your children? Whatever you're talking about 100 years from now, it's not the kind of difference you'd fill in 10 or 20 years, is it?

The Count laughed luxuriously at the Lady's words. That's never going to happen.

There is a clear difference of power between Ryo Mitsuzai and the Earl of Salzberg.

Economic, political, diplomatic and military.

In all the power necessary to run the territory, the Count is winning the battle.

And the biggest is the territorial difference.

The Count family, which is a conflict zone facing the border, but also trades quite a bit, holding a salt mine, and Liangzhen Gozai on the Waltenia Peninsula, where the inhabitants roam on top of 0, with many subpeople and monsters "monsters".

Originally, the difference is not even worth comparing.

"Right... right"

"That's right, Julia. I worry too much about anything. The woman who says you at all...... Cook...... well that would be good. If you're so worried, you should send in the example maid to let the information flow. That's why I prepared it. What do you say? Still worried?

To the Earl's words, the Lady nodded.

It's not that she's sure of anything.

It is just a vaguely felt anxiety. So she didn't care any more at this time.

Until how much price he will pay in the future, there is no way he can predict it in a man who is not God.

"Fine. Let's do that… Now I'm going to add a few conditions and take this story. If we can officially secure the salt vein, we can be assured."

"Uhm. I'll leave it to you regarding that area"

This word determined the fate of the Count family.

Earl, who got the mine without paying, and Ryo Shiba, who paid the mine with just a promise. No one knows which one really gained. Until that day when the two can cross spears...