I Shall Survive Using Potions!

"... well, I'm thinking of selling something like this.

We are currently wholesaling in three of your stores and only retailing in this city, but in the future we are thinking of other cities as well.... "

Of course, "Other Cities" also include King's City and other cities... closer to the kingdom of this country than to the borders of neighboring countries...

The owners of three medium-sized shops have long known about the spices used in the dishes they serve.However, I've added something new this time, and I'm also serving new ingredients such as mushrooms.

And the branch manager of the big store said he didn't know that the supplier of spices in the three stores was "Little Silver", so he caught his eye.

Well, as a merchant, I have to say, "The antenna is low."Even though I grabbed this information as soon as I could, there were some places where I came up with a lot of things...

Although it is a branch office, I wonder if it was a bit arrogant because it is a big store.

"Besides, this kind of thing...."

Next, we will introduce the products that are planned to be deployed other than spices and ingredients.

Accessories.

However, accessories focus on design. I don't wear expensive gems.

Even if I use it, it's just a small one.

I know what happens when you bang out a big jewel or something.No matter how many lords follow me back, I can't bear to be caught in the eye of a superior aristocrat or a major criminal organization.

During the meal, I explained the ingredients, spices, and seasonings, but after the tasting was generally over, I explained other products.

Everything is bulky and not suspicious even if you don't show the mass transportation scene.

Explain to me that it is a high-value product, so I carry it secretly to avoid banditry.

And everyone's eating well.

"We are short of manpower, we are a little away from the city, and we don't have sales assistants or know-how, so I would like to go wholesale as much as I do now.Besides, if you sell a lot of gold, you might notice something funny.Especially when there are products around King's Landing...

We only have women and children. "

Everyone nodded convincingly to my explanation.

In this world, the weak are food.Laws and rules are easily trampled by violence and power.

The eight of us here knew it well.

"... so you're offering us a sales agent... or a back shield, or a 'front shield'?"

"Yes"

I nodded and affirmed the Lord's confirmation.

It's easy for us to draw attention to what we do.

It's easy for powerful people, traders, and criminals to come by because they do things that cost money.

... and looks weak.

In order for us to defend ourselves, we need to make the higher power for the powerful and the higher merchant for the merchant a defensive wall.

Criminals?

Because we can't prepare "higher criminals," we have to use "higher violence."

And I can prepare it myself.

... or it's already there, so there's no problem.

However, unlike powerful people and merchants, I can't expect a "deterrent effect by showing it in advance."

But if you do it a few times, everyone will learn.

Criminals who can't learn from the failures of others can't live long, yeah.

"... I see. Because you buy this place for personal gain, take care of the orphans, reclaim the children who were sold at risk, and create a number of groundbreaking products, I believe that you are worthy of my trust and convenience.Besides, it's good for us.

Let's talk about it. "

As planned...

And...

"I'll give you a ride too!"

Me too!

"I'd love to help!"

Of course, so am I.

The merchants are all excited.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… There must be no merchant going down here, even though the Lord has expressed full cooperation.

Moreover, the goods handled are almost certain to be sold.

For mid-sized merchants, there is a chance to enter King's Landing and climb to the big stores.

And for big stores, the chance to step up and lead differently from other big stores.There is no way that the branch manager who brought the opportunity can come out.The end is divided into a big guard or a warm curtain...

Okay, as planned...



"Then, sales in Wang Dynasty will be at the branch manager's office.Starting in this city, sales in the territory and sales in the surrounding other territories and neighboring countries in a city very close from here are for all three stores.

Do you have any comments about our policy not to sell to distant territories or distant countries because we do not ship that much?

... if there seems to be no objection, that's the decision... "

Hmm, I see no objection.Well, it's only natural that we've been discussing it so far.

If the three shops start thinking about expanding into King's Landing, you can talk to them again at that time.You don't have to think about it right now.

"Well, all of our products are formally purchased by the lord, and the lord will be sold to each store.

This prevents low-defense Little Silver from being targeted by merchants and nobles in and outside the Territory and the King's Landing, and allows us to emphasize that the Landlord benefits and the goods are a specialty of the Territory. "

We are exempt from taxes, but we can collect taxes from other stores.

Besides, I had to show the lord some good eyes, and I thought this would be the best way to keep us safe.

In case my tax exemption is revoked...

The lord and the merchants, regardless of the money, thought this was the best way for us to be safe from the point of view of our children.

All but the "Front of the Table" items, such as dried goods, jerkies, and handicrafts sold directly to the city's drinking and dining shops, are handed over to the lord.

... yeah, there's no gap for others to interrupt, and it's hard to find out where the product comes from.

And it'll make us easier.

It's Win-Win.

"So, what are you going to do with the merchants other than these members?Where do you want me to bite you? "

"... eh? I don't think so.

I did a serious business, I never broke a contract, I didn't commit illegal acts, and I chose a good faith store.Why should I consider the shop I didn't choose? "

"Eh...."

Lord with a gloomy face and some smelly, but proud, merchants.

As a lord, I think it is bad from the standpoint to treat only some merchants with special preferences, and I may have tried to distribute profits to other merchants, but that is none of our business.

There's nothing more dangerous and troublesome than making someone you can't trust your friends with.

The most terrifying is not a good enemy, but a foolish ally.

Not to mention the day when it was a kind of betrayal for money....

So....

"We don't associate or deal with fools or untrustworthy people… who could betray or divulge information.

If those people are told to join us, the business behind it will take place in other territories.Rent an office with a small warehouse somewhere in the neighborhood...

And here, I'm only going to sell dry goods, jerkies, folk crafts, and so on... "

The merchants who changed their look after my words.

Well, of course. That would crush the money and the path to prosperity hanging in front of us.

"Oh, no, that's not it!I was just asking, I wondered what you were thinking...If you don't think about it in particular, that's fine. Mmm! "

The lord retreated quickly.

Well, it wasn't such a big deal, was it?

I was in a little trouble when the lord told me that I was free to do what I bought.

... mainly in the direction that it might be a bit of a hassle to find a property in another territory and move now.

However, since there is an item box, the moving work itself is not a big deal.

In that case, of course, I will take the children with me.

But it doesn't seem necessary, so I'm relieved.

"Well, in general, that's where it is.

See you at a later date for details..... "

Thus, Little Silver expanded its business.

Mainly to get swords and shields to protect themselves....