Let's Manage The Tower

Having completed his visit to the branches of the Kingdom of Ireland, Raoul travelled to Smith at his feet.

It is impossible to set foot on the eastern and southern continents on the same day without a transfer gate.

In another continent far away, the Crown can survive without being swallowed by local organizations, no doubt thanks to the Metastatic Gate.

Otherwise, frequent executive-class audits are not possible, and solicitations and attractions are likely to take place.

However, just because there is a metastasis gate does not eliminate that danger altogether.

Like Raoul, those who originally worked on the Central Continent will be less likely to be drawn to the sweet words of other continents, but those who originally lived on that continent will be more likely to be drawn to that side.

Naturally, it is a natural human psychology.

Ten years after the Crown itself was created, the sense of belonging is considerably lower than in established guilds.

In that sense, the scale has grown, but it is still a state of uncertainty.

When Raoul arrived at the Smith branch, there was a colleague from the headquarters.

His name is Amintre.

If Raoul is in charge of purchasing materials, he is in charge of selling them.

Nearly the same age, they interact more deeply than other colleagues.

Ooh.

Before Raoul, who had just passed through the transfer gate, raised one hand to greet Raoul as he noticed.

"Hmm? Oh, Amintre? Frier grass?

Amintré is also in charge of selling, and Frier grass is a particularly important commodity in Smit Country.

"Yeah, well. As you may know, the sampling has progressed more than planned this time."

"... oh, yeah. That's right."

It is Amintré who sells the materials, but it is Raoul's jurisdiction to buy them from the Adventurers.

Whereas we regularly unload frozen grass to Smith, the amount unloaded is not entirely constant.

Amintre is reporting to Smith every time.

While there is recognition that trading Friesia grass is so important to the Crown, there are also cases where Amintre is as light in footwork as Raoul.

Amintré shows his face every time he transports Frier grass.

As always...

"No, no, that's what I need. Besides, it's the same for you, isn't it?

Amintre looked at Raoul with the same expression as herself that it would be better to move rather than cling to a desk and fighting over documents.

"Well, that's true."

If you're in charge, you can't escape the paperwork, but Raoul and Amintre prefer to walk around.

Unlike Raoul, Amintre was not from a peddler's club, but belonged to a merchant's guild.

But the footwork is lighter than a shoplifter.

That's where Raoul and I get along.

"Why is Raoul here?

"Oh, I've been watching the Kingdom of Irica, so I'll report back on the results and check on our progress."

I see.

Smith was quick to set up a branch, but initially it was the only point of contact set up for trading Frier grass.

Prince Christophe's decision led to a wide range of business deals.

Until we even set up the Adventurers division, there was a turning point.

That's all Smith officials feared for the Crown's power, but ultimately Prince Christoph decided to set up the Adventurers Division.

Nevertheless, it was carefully stacked so as not to encroach on the power relationships of the existing Alliance, which led to a quiet penetration in contrast to the explosive spread that took place in the Central Continent.

This was partly due to the fact that the Crown Adventurers Division had barely made a request at first.

When the Crown accepts a request, there will be fewer requests to go to other Alliances.

In order to prevent such a situation, it appeared that only Crown registration was accepted.

The situation changed when adventurers' activities improved with the establishment of branches in the Kingdom of Ireland.

It turns out that there are differences in the way other Alliances operate, as well as Crown Card status displays.

As a result, the Crown Adventurers Division was completely lifted, and requests were issued, as were the activities of the Adventurers Division.

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The person in charge of purchasing materials came, so the atmosphere was tense at the adventurers' desk in Smith.

Raoul is a merchant, but by his very nature, he can also speak to the Adventurers department about the handling of materials.

At this branch, the branch manager is at the top, but it is only limited to this branch, and Raoul is at the top when you go to the headquarters.

There is something strange about the handling of the position, but the Kingdom side, which decided to set up a branch to prevent the headquarters from becoming too strong, is under pressure (?) I called.

The Crown, which does not intend to unnecessarily threaten power, has embraced it and is now in a confusing and strange state.

Previously, there was Amintré, but he was in charge of selling the product, so he had little to do with the adventurer department.

Raoul, on the other hand, is in charge of purchasing materials, so he often gets involved with the adventurer department.

Naturally, it is Raoul who has tough material, so sometimes he has tough opinions.

That was the reason why the contact person referred to Raoul as a "super spicy artisan at headquarters".

However, if Raoul were to say, there are as many people in the Central Continent as there are people who are familiar with him.

In the Central Continent, where it is natural to bring in materials for adventurers, merchants are naturally more demanding.

There was also a difference between the Central and other continents.

Inside the counter, there was supposed to be a sense of tension, but the receptionist there was also a professional who was dealing with adventurers without showing the tension.

In the meantime, the voice of an adventurer echoed.

"That's why it's so cheap!

"So, as I explained earlier, the material is not in good condition..."

Apparently, he complained about the low price of the materials.

They used to bring the same thing, take up the taste at a good price, and bring the same material again.

But I complain because the price is lower than then.

In contrast, the receptionist said the price had dropped because the material condition was not good.

Looking around, another receptionist looked up.

Apparently, the adventurer complains about the purchase price.

After seeing the exchange, Raoul decided it was no good, and decided to take the rescue boat.

"May I speak to you?

"... eh? What the heck?"

"My name is Raoul and I am in charge of purchasing materials. I wanted to explain because I was dissatisfied with the purchase price."

Huh?

Interested in Raoul's words, the adventurer raised his right eyebrow and looked towards Raoul.

"For example, this fur is heavily scratched in the middle. Without this scratch, we would be able to process large items, so the purchase price would be higher..."

So Raoul explains why the price goes down for each piece of material brought in by the adventurer.

With that explanation, the adventurer gradually became convincing.

As an adventurer, I wanted to know not only why prices were falling, but also why.

Raoul's experience of interacting directly with adventurers as a pedestrian for many years lived.

"... I see. If that's the case, I'm convinced. Thank you."

"No, but... one last thing, is advice, or is it unnecessary?

Hmm?

"I told you why the price of materials is going down, but on the contrary, if you bring in the finished product, you can outperform other adventurers and make money."

The adventurer smiled at Raoul's words.

Huh?

"The more complete the material, the higher the price. Naturally, the purchase price goes up."

The Adventurer seemed to understand the meaning behind Raoul's words.

In short, they say you can earn more if you raise your Material Collection skills without raising the rank of monsters you can destroy.

"I see. I heard a good thing. I'll give it a try."

"How are you? Thank you in advance."

Ah.

That's how the Adventurer left at the end.

The first thorny expression completely disappeared.

"Ah, thank you."

After leaving the adventurer altogether, the receptionist who was dealing with him lowered her head to Raoul.

"No, that's fine."

Raoul smiled and said that in his head, he thought he needed improvement.