Three of your merchants were gathered at the luxury hotel where Liam stayed.
Thomas from the Henfree Chamber of Commerce, who has been with Liam the longest.
Elliot of the Krabe Chamber of Commerce doing business on the capital star.
Patrice from the Newlands Chamber of Commerce, who does business extensively in the Empire.
All three were in a lot of a hurry.
"So, are you okay? The main product of the Banfield family is rare metal. If we can't make this deal, it's a big blow."
When Thomas is looking anxious, Patrice returns it even though he is frustrated.
"This is a big blow, too. I have no place within the Newlands Chamber of Commerce. Some executives are saying we should cut each other off right now."
Elliot looks calm, but his heart seems in a hurry.
"Same here, right? The executives are discussing our main shift. Nevertheless, I didn't know you would turn His Highness Linus against your enemies - what the hell are you thinking"
The three of them were swung by Liam's incomprehensible behavior.
But Thomas had been through a lot before, and could have been a Liam tangled rub.
"That's it, but Master Liam says it's a lot in his mouth, but he's a man of honor. There's also the Rosetta case, and possibly this time."
Patrice laughs with her nose.
"I have trouble getting you crushed with that degree of in-laws. It's proof that I didn't see it."
The enemy is not a nobleman like the Berkley family, but a prince contending for the throne.
Not like before.
Besides, the nobles of the Linus faction are also turning to the enemy.
Liam couldn't help himself.
Elliot's eyes were cold, too.
"You really need to think about this."
The two of us also put it into perspective to abandon Liam, but only Thomas is slightly different.
"- I wonder if I have any thoughts on Liam in this case."
"What is it?
When Elliot asks, Thomas has trouble answering.
But I think Liam's up to something.
"I don't know about that, but it's something big -"
Zukazka and Liam came into the room where the three of them were waiting.
"Well gathered!
Look at Liam with a smile, and both Patrice and Elliot stick their smiles out.
"You're in a good mood under these circumstances, Master Liam."
"I don't think you're arguing with His Highness Linus."
To the two stabbing words, Liam didn't move at all.
"Second prince? I don't care about him."
In the first place, it wasn't in my eyes.
When Liam sits on the couch, Thomas asks questions on behalf of the two people he gizzled.
"Dear Liam, what are you going to do about this one? We have heard that economic sanctions have been imposed on the territory?
"Economic sanctions? Oh, that one. If I say I fully support the Third Prince, it's the result of the Second Prince selling the fight."
The spine of the three people who heard that got cold all at once.
Liam is smiling.
"I make His Highness Cleo emperor. Give me a hand, you guys."
Thomas was dazzled.
What the hell is this guy talking about? (i) It is more disrespectful than to say that the Count is afraid of deciding the Emperor, etc.
"But is that really possible? In the first place, Mr. Liam has earned money under economic sanctions."
"Then I have a few thoughts. Nothing. The Empire is not the only dealer. This world is huge - you have a business partner for as much as you want, right?
Thomas has a puckering mouth.
"So that means flowing the rare metal that the Empire designates to other countries? Heh, you don't have to be bad to be a felony!
Some aristocrats also stream rare metal to other countries, but the quantity is not very high.
To the point of hiding and fucking doing it.
But the number of rare metals handled in Liam's territory is enormous.
If all that quantity moves, even the Empire quickly realizes.
"His Highness Linus, who sold me a fight, is bad. Well, I'm not going to be a criminal. Just handle metal or merchandise that hasn't been specified. Thomas and Patrice had a deal with a foreign country, didn't they?
By the time Thomas became Liam's merchant, he had made deals in various countries.
So there's also a telling.
"Yes. But even if it's a deal, there's a little bit of a problem when it comes to regular stuff."
The same goes for Patrice.
"You can't say this one has a thick pipe either. It's hard to just find someone to deal with."
foreign - and would there be a country that wants to trade with the Empire?
Even if there is, can we make a grand deal?
We are at war with our neighbors and if we do poorly, it is seen as an act of enmity.
Even the army hasn't shut up.
It was Elliot smiling at the two troubled people.
- Yes, Master Liam.
"Oh, my God, you seem more motivated, Elliot."
Liam turns his body toward Elliot and rushes to talk.
Elliot tells what he heard on the capital star.
"This is a rumor of court aristocrats on the capital star, but it seems extremely credible. Countries around the Empire, but apparently we're experiencing internal problems."
"Keep going."
Looks like Liam was interested, too.
"The materials used in the war are gathering all sorts of things. That's why we're asking the enemy, the Empire, to help us."
I'm in a situation where I can't pretend.
That was also known to the upper echelons of the Empire.
This is one reason why Calvin and Linus are fuelling factional strife because their enemies can't make massive moves.
Using the inability of neighbouring countries to move, they are fighting over inheritance rights.
"What's the move of the Imperial Army?
"You don't cooperate, but you don't attack. Either way, I don't know exactly what's going on. But it's true that something is going on."
Thomas thought when he heard about Elliot.
(This is it. From time to time, Master Liam has times as if heaven is on his side. To this pinch of absolute desperation, the imperial periphery is in a rush, etc. - isn't it just heavenly luck?)
If this were the same situation as usual, Liam might have packed it.
It was like something big was about to let Liam win.
"Help the neighboring countries so you three can make money. I'll take care of everything."
When Liam said that, he was grinning over whether Patrice had finished his calculations in his head.
I was convinced it would be profitable and it looked like I was enjoying this situation.
"I'll have a list for you later. Before you do that, please help Liam."
"My powers?
"It's our escort. You can have hundreds of ships."
Elliot seems a little sorry.
"There's no telling from outside at my place. I'll help you get things ready, though - right? I want more personal escorts. I can't help it when the executives make a scene."
Liam nods and immediately issues an order to prepare an escort.
"Thomas, you'll need an escort, too, won't you?
"Oh, if you can please"
"Naturally. If you die, you'll be in trouble."
Liam immediately leaves the room for a detailed meeting with the military, but the three remaining men started talking about making money.
Elliot will check the supplies immediately.
"When rare metal is wasted, it becomes something else. Sooner or later, His Highness Linus will know if you prepare large quantities. We need to get some dummies."
"There are aristocrats who are not dummies, but want supplies from this trading partner. You can make excuses if you sell it there. And then I want my business partners at my disposal."
"Over there? Even if you're being courteous?
"It's me and Lord Thomas getting on the scene. You'd be forgiven enough to decide who to deal with, wouldn't you?
"Shouldn't you say again that you can make money there?
Unlike earlier, the two of them were lively.
Thomas also manages to join the conversation.
"Mine will try to talk to the person I previously traded with. Still, you've rushed around the empire all at once."
It was creepy enough.
Civil unrest and the like are not uncommon, but there have never been many major civil unrest at the same time.
Patrice comes to mind.
"Yes! The Imperial Army! The Imperial Army also has a fleet that is disgusted by the long-lasting strife. With this in mind, we can sell thanks to the Imperial Army if we make a secret truce agreement!
The Imperial Army can also take a break.
Not all of them want to fight, and the army wants to put one breath down is the real deal.
Elliot knew a few people.
"Let's talk to someone I know. But will the main warriors remain silent?
"I'd say we should just watch the enemy weaken there. If you take a break before the big offense, you'll see how it goes."
I don't know what's actually going on.
But three sense of smell had told me there was a chance there.
And at the same time, the three of us have no aftermath.
If Liam loses like this, our position and lives are in danger.
We need to get through this crisis at all costs.
And I see hope, too.
All you have to do is grab the victory.
Thomas stabs a nail at two people who are happy.
"Move too flashy and don't touch Master Liam's anger. Dear Liam, I am sensitive to my brother-in-law. What the hell would happen if I found out I made a deal with the unrighteous?"
Patrice rushes to fix it.
"Also, of course. I'll do a good job of investigating the area and making a deal."
The same goes for Elliot.
"You can't just look at the money and make the wrong person to organize it. But won't you admit to choosing someone that's convenient for the Empire? Master Liam emphasizes profitability."
I told them to make money.
I have a good understanding of how the merchants move.
Around not telling the merchant to do business with his brother-in-law, you understand.
"That's true - if you're looking at what you've been doing, you better not pick a bad opponent. Once angry and judged an enemy, they would destroy it like the Berkeleys."
The two of us here respect the opinion of Thomas, who has been with us for many years.
"Fine. Help those with big fathers stand up. Either way, it would be convenient if you would contend with me. I can sell my face and my thanks."
Elliot nods at Patrice's opinion, too.
"I support the two of you. So make sure you choose."
I mean, you guys were telling me your responsibilities were serious.
And Elliot smiles.
"Lucky. Really lucky. This is very important. Mr. Liam is lucky to be on his side on this important occasion. I'm still anxious about the Third Prince, but not bad first."
Try the three of us, and it's important Liam is alive and well.
Patrice agrees.
"Even if you fail, it's your chance to branch out to a foreign country. I'd be happy to join you."
And it would be really good if I could connect with other countries.
At last, if we could let the existence of Cleo, which no one had ever laid a hand on before, the reward would have been enormous.
Both Patrice and Elliot were interested in that bet.