Harassing the King. This is a matter of decision. I also came up with a plan for that. To do this, let's sort out the information first.
Salt purchases by the state will be significantly reduced for about a year from this month. The amount of salt we are making in anticipation of being bought by the country means that we have a lot of excess. The only problem is money. It should be easy to solve in some situations.
"Has anyone confirmed the amount to be reduced?
I asked everyone as I ran for outside the city. When I was in the Adventurer's Guild, there was still no harassment plan floating around, so I neglected to confirm. I just got back to my guild, and I don't know what to tell you.
"I saw a chill from my position. The paper said 10,000 pieces of gold. Alliance officials said," Significantly, "but I think it's pretty much the full price."
Lily answered my question.
I don't know how far the correct numbers are because I didn't read them in detail either, Mr. Lilly. But when it comes to 10,000 pieces of gold, it's a hell of a lot of money. The amount I'm lending to the royal castle is about 5,000 pieces of gold. That double the amount would have been cut.
I haven't changed my harassment plan, but don't worry...
"I see... that's unnatural"
If this reduction was 100% my fault, the amount to be reduced is around 5,000 pieces of money. Double that, there will definitely be some other cause.
"Right. The royal castle is moving more and more suspiciously."
"Right. Well, whatever it is, we have to listen to Simon. Let's hurry and find it."
Simon has special signs, so if we can get somewhat close, we should be able to find him soon.
Once out of town, Simon's signs were immediately found. I'm in the middle of the ocean for some reason now. What are you doing...... Running through the middle of the salt field and nearby.
Then three large barrels came down from the sky that I couldn't even hold with my hands.
"Danger!
I avoided them all, but the barrel comes down from next to next. The barrel slammed to the ground was impacted and the lid blew away, with clear liquid popping out of it. Apparently, it has sea water in it.
"Gentlemen, are you all right?
When Luna looked worried, I heard Mr. Lily's voice from behind me along with the shock sound of 'Gun'.
"There's no such thing as a hit. Just a barrel."
... I avoided it, but didn't I have to? That would be reassuring.
At the end of such confirmation, the barrel coming down from the sky stopped. At the same time, a hell of a blister went up from the front. There were signs of Simon on the spot, and I could see him approaching with tremendous momentum.
"Oh no, isn't that Mr. Coe! It would be dangerous if you stood there!
Simon appeared before us in an instant. Even though I just look like I'm walking. Disgusting......
"What was that barrel that just came down...?
"I was bringing seawater into the salt fields! Evaporate the sea water in this salt field!
Simon replied with a grin. Apparently, he's throwing barrels and carrying seawater. Salt making is harder than I thought.
"Heh. That's a job you can't do without power."
"That's not true. If you're powerless, you just have to squeeze your wisdom. There are infinite ways!
Simon said with a confident grin, nodded Yeah yeah by himself. Simon seems to be the only one who does the method of throwing barrels. I guess there's a way I don't need more power.
I just want to hear more about making salt, but unfortunately not now. Let's change the story.
"I'm sorry, I'll talk about that again, I need to ask you something. You got a minute?
"Of course! Ask me anything!
Simon grabbed my shoulders forcefully. Hot and painful...... That's fine, it's not like talking in the middle of a salt field like this. Let's move.
Says Simon as he slowly releases his hands.
"It'll help. Is there somewhere we can talk calmly?
"Okay! There's my workshop over there! Let's go over there!
Over there...... the salt fields and ocean as far as I can see, where is it? Well, okay. I'm just following Simon.
"Okay. Show me."
"Yes! I'll take care of it!
Simon said so and started walking. We'll follow through with everything we can after that.
... That's crazy. We're all supposed to be pretty fast, aren't we? You're going to shake your confidence a little. If Simon really runs, I guess none of us can keep up.
Moving a little bit, I immediately saw a small cabin. It's a simple wooden cabin. Apparently that's the destination.
"We're here! This is my workplace!
Simon walked into the building, so he follows.
The workplace is about ten tatami tatami, with inconsistent chairs surrounding the large table. I can't even flatter you. It's a beautiful cabin, but it looks like it's cleared out for the inside. It's a workplace, so this must be it.
"I'll get in your way."
"Go ahead! Take your seat of choice!
Don't hesitate to let me sit down. The seating comfort of the chair sucks. It is rattled and unreliable, and the seat surface is distorted and slips well. The Kawahara stone is somewhat better. About a chair, I wish I could replace it.
No, I don't care about the chair. You don't have to buy new chairs for guests who don't even know when they're coming. That's a waste of money.
I waited for everyone to sit in a chair and started talking.
"This is information that hasn't been published yet, and I hope you don't say anything else..."
That's what I ask Simon about his complexion. I still don't know if I can really trust you about Simon. I can't really tell you if it's a secret story, but only this time it's not a problem. I'd rather you say so.
My aim is to harass the King, so I want you to spread the rumors early and confuse the craftsmen.
"The royal castle has made a decision to significantly reduce the amount of salt purchased. The salt I'm making right now might not get you to buy it away"
"Yes!? That's tough!!"
Simon opened his eyes in surprise and shouted. But I have no sense of urgency at all because of the grin on my mouth and the relaxed tone.
Looks like I told you what I was trying to say for once...
"Can I trust you that soon?
Simon shouldn't be able to trust us either, like I don't trust Simon. What I'm saying, they'll have no choice but to think it's a fraud's lie. I am aware of that.
"Are you a lying person?
Simon, that's what he said and he peeked into my eyes. My eyesight is amazing...... I didn't think you'd ask me that face to face. You're a lot weird.
"Lies throw up every once in a while, but this time it's true. You don't have to believe me."
"Again! You don't look like a lying person! It must be true!
No, no, he said he'd throw up as much as a lie. It's human. Get past the weird guy, don't worry a bit. Don't trust people that easily. Quick and helpful, though.
"Well, that's the thing. Based on that, I want to ask you something. Ready?"
"What should we do before then?!? I don't mind because I do adventurers too, but the other craftsmen lose their income!
Simon's face clouded for the first time. Looks like we finally have a human emotion.
"I have an idea about that. So I want you to answer my question."
This plan is for me to buy all the salt brought into the salt making guild.
As for the flow of the plan, let the salt makers riot and disrupt the city, and when the riots peak, let the royal castle buy me salt and converge things, when salt begins to run out.
If it's about 10,000 pieces of gold, scratch the gold in your hand and you'll manage to get enough. With apostolic and knightly equivalents, you should be able to buy salt, which is troublesome to trade, without any problems.
This would tarnish the king's reputation and credibility. Salt maker's nostalgia doesn't hurt, our nostalgia moisturizes, and the royal castle loses a lot. You can say win-win. This is what the king deserves, so I'm not gonna help him. Zamayamiro.
"Okay! Answer anything!
Simon's expression returned to his smile.
That's why I trust people too much! The plan is pretty messy this time, so I think it's likely to fail. Well, I'll take care that the craftsmen won't lose a fortune if they fail. To do that, let's hear exactly what we need to hear.
"I want some exact numbers on how much salt I can spare. First, tell me the size of the salt maker. How many of them are there?
I know this is quicker to ask the salt making guild, but it's also the information you need to talk to the guild. If my money wasn't enough, I'd have to change my plans.
"There are about thirty other craftsmen besides me, who are incisive to each other!
Worst case scenario is that if you don't have enough money, you can buy it every month just for the cost of living. The cost of living for one person a month would be about ten gold coins. If so, all you have to do is prepare 300 gold coins each month. That's an easy win.
The question is how much artisans actually make......
"How much do we have in our monthly sales?
"It's my size, about 20 pieces of gold."
Simon replied softly. Just how much is too little for anything? Maybe the side adventurers are too busy and the salt is neglected.
"So what about the other craftsmen? You know what?
"My salt fields are the largest in this city, so aren't the other craftsmen about half of me?"
Less!
"Hey, what's going on with the buyout amount?"
Simon pulled a big hemp bag out of the corner of the room when I said it in a grumpy tone. If it's rice, it's going to be about 30kg. I wonder if salt would add a little more.
"One bag of salt, one silver coin."
"Huh? Wait! You're too cheap! It's a mistake..."
Claire leaked her voice in surprise. That's right, that's a quick calculation. The chunk of salt I sold was about 2 kg. That's one silver coin. Considering that, at least one large silver coin should be.
"I hear it is everywhere! We're not making salt for money, so we're not dissatisfied."
Simon says without breaking his smile. That's not the problem......
"It doesn't matter if you're dissatisfied or not. It is sold in Wangdu for more than ten times the price. It's too cheap to take into account the guild's interests and transportation costs."
"I see......! But I don't know unless you ask the salt making guild about it!
You've got the possibility that Simon is being deceived...... Simon is pretty gullible. It's a different matter from this one, but it looks like we'd better clean it up together.
"So why don't you come with us to the salt making guild? We'll have to talk about buying salt."
That's what I said and got up. Then Simon clouds his face again.
"Wait a minute! Before that, did you only tell me this story?
"Well, you are. I don't know anyone but you who makes salt."
"I see...... So, I'd like to teach a craftsman other than me, how many can I tell you?
Do you bother to check? He's a really stupid, honest guy. I want you to talk to me.
"I don't mind if you tell someone you're close to. I'll leave it up to you to tell who."
Normally, if you're pushed to be mindful of 'don't tell anyone', you want to talk unconditionally. Simon is a special example, and the other craftsmen should say something.
"Okay! Then I'll just go!
"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. And then it's not too late."
It would be awkward if you hadn't checked that way first than there was a chance that Simon was being fooled by the salt making guild. In some cases, salt guilds can also be harassed.
"Really...... ok! Gather the craftsmen for a meeting tonight! It's not a bad idea to discuss this with a salt making guild before you do!
My intentions don't seem to make sense to Simon. From Simon's words, I don't feel like questioning the salt making guild. I guess Simon should learn to 'doubt people' before anything else.
"If that's the case, let's get moving."
After Simon's workshop, he headed into the city.