Dungeons for the Devil, Dungeons for the Core (Book Version Title: A Different World Dungeon Made with the Devil)

Chapter 147: Sugar Mixers - The Conspiracy Dances - 2. The Royal Castle of Theodoram (Part 1)

A series of sugar and sugar-based confectionery begun by the sub-humans (non-fumes) were also pregnant with problems that could not be ignored for Theodoram.

"... I can't figure out what they're after. Are you seriously going to do this with us?

It was the Foreign Secretary of Torland who blurred powerlessly. Treasurer Fabik responds in a lean manner to that.

"There has been a slight increase in sales of sugar these days. It seems the cause is because of the confectionery spread by the sub-people."

"... is there someone who makes their own confectionery?

"At least some people are trying to make their own, or seem to be making a trial and error"

"You think sugar consumption has increased as a result?

The secretaries of state all raised their voices that seemed unexpected. Are you saying that the actions of the Subhumans were in the national interest of Theodoram?

"I'm just saying it's turning out that way at the moment. Don't be sudden about interpretation."

"But at the current pace... no, assuming ten times the amount of sugar is flown to the city, can't we threaten the sales volume in our country?

It was the Foreign Secretary of Torland who replied to the doubts of Military Secretary Lembach - looking grumpy.

"It may be true if we look at commercial profits alone, but it's also true that our country is losing a diplomatic card called sugar."

"... diplomacy, or..."

Yes, one of the things the Crows did with their eyes was to devalue a Theodoram diplomatic card called sugar - which is also an important one.

Regarding the economic impact, it was foreseen that we would not be able to expect much more until the subordinates embarked on a major sugar production. The immediate effect would be to deprive Ning of Theodoram's diplomatic option.

Incidentally, the biggest effect Crowe has targeted can be nerve warfare.

"… Regardless of the impact that our country is experiencing, I still don't know who the subhumans are after."

"The aim is the same, but there are a few other things that have happened to you."

The secretaries of state lined up turn to him in Laxman's grunt.

"First of all, why did a sugar culture suddenly appear in a sophisticated fashion among the subpeoples? Secondly, why are you subhuman? And thirdly, the second question is also relevant, but which of the subhuman and sugar was first?

"... I'm sorry, can you explain the third point a little more easily?

"Ah. Someone with a high sugar culture is likely cooperating with the subpeople, as inferred from the first question. With that in mind, the point is, did you bring up sugar to help the subpeople, or did you approach the subpeople as one of the conveniences of selling sugar?"

This is an important point as far as it goes. Whether the purpose of the mastermind lies in the subhuman or in the sugar, if you misread it, you could misrespond at the fundamentals.

"The point is who the mastermind is..."

"That's more of an intention than that."

"Hmm..."

In thinking together, Lord Jilka opens his mouth without fear.

"The third question... when the sub comes first, the subs have been hostile to our country since the beginning, is that what happens?

"Yes... it will be"

"But... why?

The steadfastness of the Kingdom of Theodoram with the Subhuman (non-fumes) dates back to the very beginning of Theodoram's founding. It was at the beginning of the repression (in the first place) that refugees chased by nomads arrived at the end of their wanderings in the current land of Theodoram and attempted to colonize the forest for nation-building, and were obstructed (...) by the subhumans (non-fumes) who were residents of the forest.

The point is that the conflict between the people of the forest, the sub-people (non-fumes), and the people of Theodoram, the peasants, over the land began, but since then, as the sub-people (non-fumes) are enemies of the country, it has been a country called Theodoram that has passed through the sub-antagonism as the country. Incidentally, unplanned - or almost as impulsive as it is - shows discomfort and hostility towards the people of Theodoram, who have destroyed the forest, not only to the subhumans (non-fumes), but also to spirits, demons, and demons. What is more, a country called Theodoram, which has adopted expansionist policies for generations in search of more agricultural land, is not indispensable in its quarrels with neighbouring countries.

Either way, I have a consciousness that I am hostile to the subpeople depending on how S (Ka) ku is, but I don't understand another reason why it has come to such an extent as to turn the state against the enemy. It is true that we expelled the subpeople, but that was the story at the beginning of the founding of the country, and now it is only a historical fact.

The only thing I can think of is the tailoring of the sub-men into puppet soldiers, but then I bought them as slaves. I don't care how you treat slaves, isn't it at your husband's discretion?

"... what the hell is behind all this?

Why put your shoulders in the sub? Or... you're not putting your shoulders in the subhuman, you're just hostile to Theodoram?

Which country - no matter what you think, national level - is the mastermind?

There are many suspects... but few countries benefit from hostility. Regardless of sugar, theodrum as a source of cereals has a considerable presence in the international community as well.

Did you involve the subpeople in order to hide who they are?... but it doesn't stick to anything either. Looking at the movements so far, I feel that I have a stronger impression that I am putting my shoulders in the sub than hostile to our country. However, I have never heard of a country with a subhuman shoulder... There's one thing about Yaltanism, and who the hell is the one who has so much reason to put his shoulder in a sub?... are you a sub from another country?

Oddly enough, Theodoram came to the same idea as the Illustrian merchants.

If we replace "other countries" with "different worlds", we can also say that it is not a mistake.

"... If you're an elf, you might travel from continent to continent with suspicious magic..."

Some wondered about that, but it is true that it is a possibility that cannot be ignored. Speaking of which... Were there any "contact" meetings or names?

"It doesn't even start when you're arguing about possibilities without clamping. In the meantime, why not start with an examination of whether it is domestic or foreign production"

To Sir Laxman's suggestion, the Secretary of State snorted (groaning) and gave his consent.