Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter

"... excuse me. Ma'am, it's time for a meeting with Sai."

Tanya called out to me as the awkward atmosphere flowed.... that's already the time, huh? With the advent of Bern, I couldn't slow down.

"Mother, it's time for me to go. Mother, take your time."

"Yeah, let me do that. Oh, Iris. Can't you take this idiot son with you?

"... Huh?

This stupid son of a bitch is Bern, isn't he? Why...?

"Let me see your work and shut up my stupid son. Still, you can beat it out if you want to complain. Tanya, good to see you then."

"... awed"

Tanya would definitely do it. Well, if you're bored, you can kick it out... okay.

"If that's the case... I'll go, Bern"

"... Huh? Sister.........?

I'm going to take it seriously as Bern surprised me. After all, did you forget what I looked like?

"That's right. Who else is there to say? I don't have much time, so I'll be right there."

Right away, I went to the study. Inside, Sai is already standing by. Though Sai was frowning when he saw Bern sticking after me, he immediately switched his head and issued me a report.

I look at it again, too.

"... the confectionery line is a little down."

"Little by little, there are stores out there that handle the same product. They seem to be selling at lower prices than we do."

"... there is no need to cut prices cheaply. Consumers should buy if it is really good"

"There is also a proposal to lower the raw materials..."

"Rejected. Even if you look at the purchase value, this price is fair. It would be better to maintain a good relationship and ensure a route to purchasing quality goods than to lower it and make it worse with producers."

Profits must be pursued more than running a chamber of commerce. But as a lord, I don't want to oppress the producers' interests. If you're getting a high price, I think it's a fair price.

"More than that, find out if there's any cause besides the price. Examine the product lineup of other companies and review our products again. Then, what's the cake progression starting next week?

"As planned, we are ready to start next week. It was about how to infiltrate the common people with the existence of something called birthday cake… the cake itself was originally thanks to the coffee shop, and the publicity went well because it was accepted. We're just about to kill an inquiry."

The publicity phrase is, "Have a special day, special cake." Birthdays, wedding anniversaries. Make an appointment and choose shapes and creams from several samples, and you can also order decorations.

"I wish I had. Bring your inquiry to me."

"It's this way."

Read the documents you were given.

"… is generally about how to book and when to start selling.... If this goes live, it will also make a little more sales for the confectionery line. Then, how's inventory management?

"As instructed by the lady, we sell the ones from the previous design and those left in stock at a slight discount"

"Yes.... the ideal is to keep them out of stock. Keep looking at the sales figures and drop the production numbers to critical. Especially with fewer seasons, it's just as good as getting a rare value."

"I'm in awe"

"The beauty line is as good as ever. This previous hairpack has not kept up with production…"

"Yep. Every store is sold out..."

"Put the production of beauty products first. Then, how's the series rolling out?

"Those of you are progressing steadily. Currently selling honey and rose series. Lily and lavender are next."

This series means that honey is used for example in honey series and roses in rose series in beauty liquid, shampoo and rinse respectively. It is also confined to packages and contents.

"Yes, thoroughly promote the fact that things are different depending on your skin's constitution and alert you to stop immediately if it doesn't suit your skin."

"I'm in awe"

"Later, bring the reports from all the stores to me. Both accounting and periodic reporting. I'll take a look during the night."

All I said was that I got it. Sai thanked me and I left the room.

... Speaking of which, Bern, you're so quiet... I looked back and Tanya had her mouth tied with a cloth in advance. But I don't think it was necessary either. I've been staring at you the whole time.

If I looked at Tanya with the sentiment of taking it for her, Tanya immediately guessed… but took the cloth reluctantly.

"What's the matter with you with such a frightened face?

"... your sister runs the Chamber of Commerce?

"I invented it and founded it."

Shortly after that conversation, I heard a knock through the study door.

"... go ahead"

It was Moneda who came in. Moneda also begins to ignore Bern as not immediately present, although she frowned for a moment when she saw him.

"I need to talk to you about a few things. When I checked with Tanya, I asked her if this time would be okay..."

"It's okay. So, what do you call consultation?

"This is the current price survey in this realm. As you can see, prices continue to rise marginally."

"That's insignificant. It's going to be a gradual decline in monetary value and rising prices."

"Yeah. So, since when do we raise interest rates..."

"I was wondering if I was still unnecessary. It's insignificant when it comes to rising, and now, stabilizing prices in the city well is paramount. The trend of growing consumption of city wells and the Chamber of Commerce borrowing money from banks to expand management. If we raise interest rates, we can water the expanding management of the Chamber of Commerce that is gaining momentum around the corner."

"I see... I heard good things"

"Again, have a meeting and discuss it. If you still want to raise the interest rate after explaining the current one, please explain it to me so I can convince you."

"Okay, thank you."

"... you know, sister..."

"What is it?

"A bank is a financial institution that was recently established in our territory, right? Why is that top better for your sister..."

"You think you'll get an answer for anything if you ask? As soon as you find out for yourself… it's not acceptable that you didn't know where you were standing. Are you really going to succeed the Duke?"

Neither did Bern argue with the late man, who was right about the boulder, when he thought he would yell at the impudence of Moneda.

"Well, let me give you a special answer to the question this time. The founder of the bank is your sister… Iris. It would therefore be natural for me to come and ask questions.... Well, Master Iris. I'll report back to the meeting as soon as possible, will you?"

"Of course. I'm looking forward to your report."

After Moneda left, Sebastian came into the room to replace her.

"Ma'am, I would like to report on what has been compiled at this meeting about the consular government."

"Yeah, I've been waiting. First of all, what happened to the financial adjustment?

"Discussions have progressed first on the impact of easing tariffs. First, with regard to the products of our territory. At present, the main products of our territory are cereals, livestock, cocoa and some fruits. Cacao and fruits are not yet as productive as our territory, and cereals are being improved by research from the Higher Department to secure a wealth of reserves today. If tariffs were to be relaxed, it would probably be extremely depressing."

"... yes. On the contrary, what's in it for you?

"In our territory, steel production lines are not in place. It is likely that it would be of great benefit to be able to import them cheaply. We are also currently enlivening trade in the sea as directed by your daughter. There are also a number of foods that are not produced in our country, and I was wondering if selling them all over the country would benefit the Chamber of Commerce in our territory."

"... ok. Please provide me with a report on the content of the meeting on the draft income tax. At what time we will introduce it, because we will follow up with instructions."

"I'm in awe"

"Then, the Civil Ministry. If you have finished creating your household registry, let me do a survey of the land in the future. I want to clarify the rights relationship to who owns which land. It's something that will be compiled in the future as a legitimate dossier on the same territory as the family registry, so let me get it right."

"Yes, we have already sent the news to the people of the People's Ministry to the people everywhere. To cooperate for the sake of formal policy. We're almost ready to start the investigation."

"It's superimposed. Then, what's the occupancy rate of the elementary departments everywhere?

"I've come a long way more. Anyway, you can go through it for free. Some districts haven't opened yet, so that will be a challenge in the future."

"Please do the adjustment there with the Ministry of Works. What about the textbooks?

"I divide it into several levels. We are currently offering the same classes to children aged 7-12, but there is an argument because we are going to divide them by age or by mastery."

"The age of admission is uniform at the age of 7. Usually after a year as it is, it goes up to the previous school year. However, how about holding exams on admission and at the end of the year and recognising flying classes with their grades?

"I'll come up with a quick suggestion"

"Then just bring the paperwork on the draft income tax just now.... Oh, yeah. Your mother told you to show Bern your work... take me with you when you go to finance and let me do a little compilation about the tax revenue and expenditure reports that come up from all over the place"

You've always been tired of being seen with a giraffe and sharp eyes just now. From this moment on, I'd like you to leave. Besides, the school always takes first place in seating grades, so you can do as much calculation as you want.

"... so Bern. Please go quickly.... Show me your # 1 talent in the school year, unfortunately."

"… of course"

When I stood up flailing, I followed Sebastian with my uncivilized eyes intact.

... Ha, finally calmed down.

"... was it good?

Ask me as Tanya brews tea.

"What?

"Involve the man in the government."

"It's nothing good. Because the consular government does not intend to control information. It comes with Sebastian, and it shouldn't be weird. Although the boulder doesn't show much to the Azzuta Chamber of Commerce. And I'm guessing Sei only put what she had already publicly communicated on the agenda."

While my own brother, I don't trust him at all. That's why I can't let the Azzuta Chamber of Commerce, which is business, touch me.... because the territorial government does not keep any particular information in the motto of "visible politics” except with regard to some military or classified matters.

"... and Lyle is coming. Although the Guard, force is a very sensible content. It's just a good excuse for you to be gone, because I don't care if that brother accidentally leaks what we were discussing here to the Second Prince or his surroundings."

"Right."

Concon... knocking sounds just at that time.

"Go ahead."