The next day. Head out to the Listella Chamber of Commerce to meet Mr. Listella and talk about the loan lump sum repayment for the mine. Then for some reason, Mr. Listella smiled funny.

"That's another good thing between us."

"Between?

"Yes, the other day, the Chamber of Commerce, which was the former owner of the mine, told me that it was okay to buy the mine back for half the sale price."

-! For a moment, I'm thrilled that it was also pressure from the Duke's house, but not when I think about it. If that's the case, Listella isn't laughing... Oh well, you know what?

Recently, Kim (Kin) 's sales have fallen dramatically, so I guess she came to buy and slap me when she saw that she wasn't managing well. It is believed that an amateur has failed to run a mine.

"Half price? The mine was worth 80% of the Elf's slave valuation, but isn't half the price terrible?

"That's the former owner, so you know that more than half of the slaves are sick and can't be used properly, because it's impossible to sell thousands of slaves at a time, etc. The collar value alone is about AST 2 billion, so I guess half the value of the purchase, the presentation of AST 2.4 billion, is not even such an unscrupulous amount as the other side.

Mines can be expensive just to own, so I guess you've seen them at your feet. "

Mr. Listella's tone is pale. You seem to understand that I have no intention of letting go of the mine.

Indeed, owning a mine alone will cost you 18 million Astres a month in taxes, and you need to pay for the food of the Elves. Did you deliberately raise all your former employees so that management would fail to do something like this?

What would you think if the original proprietors came back to the mine today, all better, Mr. Elf, and a collar that was all broken? Is it lamenting (nagging) that it is an asset value crash because the average elf slave is said to be 1 million astols per person and half a million of its inner collar value?

Well, that doesn't happen.

Tell you what, if you come back now, the pharmacist will kill you. They put up some kind of horrible medicine...

"For now, I'm not willing to sell it as this one. Instead, proceed with the bulk repayment we just talked about."

In my words, Mr. Listella returns to the merchant's eyes and begins to write numbers on paper.

"I understand. The contract stands at 3.7 billion Ast in lump sum and 4.8 billion Ast in eight years of payment of 50 million Ast per month. I have repaid 350 million Astras for seven months now, so in bulk from now on… 3.5 billion Astras and so on."

They give me paper with numbers on it. Eina, too, but Listella has a beautiful letter, too. Rhina seemed a bit unique......

"Yes, thank you for this. What shall we do with the money?

"We'll let you know later when we have a date for the contract, so be ready then. I will leave aside the brokerage fees for this Chamber. Yoichi takes care of everything."

Mr. Listella smiles at me for saying that. Besides this, it won't stick high later......

"Oh, yeah. Has Mr. Listella heard any disturbing rumors (rumors) or anything yesterday?

"My name is Disturbing Rumor...... Is it about the conflict between the Second and Third Princes?

Oh, that's the merchant. Ears fast.

"Yes, I was hoping you had some information."

"... since it's about Yoichi, isn't Eina asking? I don't know more than that kid because I'm getting information from Eina, too. Even among merchants, it's starting to tingle with certain aristocrats. The Chamber of Commerce is fine so far."

Oh, I knew there was such a thing. Let's not create a base in Count Negroste territory or ask for convenience (Bengi) when contacting a forest base for the moment.

"Really? It's tough for the Chamber of Commerce."

"We're still no big deal, but isn't Eina struggling harder than that? There are also many noble children if you are to be a high ministry of the Royal School, and you cannot escape the politics of this hand. Especially since she sells a lot of names."

... Oh, Eina didn't even tell Listella about her relationship with Count Negroste's house. It would be greatly appreciated if it were kept confidential.

"Perhaps so. I don't know because I don't really hear much about school, but I'll ask next time."

"Haha, I don't even think that kid will talk honestly. But if you care about it, you can feel safe with me."

That's what Listella thinks. I just put my body up for Mr. Cecil.

"Oh, speaking of which, Mr. Cecil, how are you doing?

"I keep in touch regularly, but you seem to be doing fine. Successful blackout much faster than expected, and operations seem to be stable. We may be back here early next year with a stability management perspective. He said Yoichi has been very helpful. Thank you."

"No, I think Mr. Cecil has the strength. It seems to be going well, more importantly."

"It is still a small amount of money in black, but we intend to run our Chamber of Commerce carriage from Wang Du to Tread on a regular basis soon. Stay tuned because that will also increase your profit margin. Oh, yes, Kaori. The design of the dress I received the other day was very good. If that..."

Mr. Listella seems very rappy and entertaining when he makes us talk about business. I guess it's the merchant temperament from the roots.

My sister and I have a contract like an advisor for the dress design and fabric, and that seems to be going well. Much better.

Listella, who's been talking to my sister for a while, tells me the story again, as I recall.

"Yoichi, by the way. Aren't they selling all sorts of rare things in the pre-mine market lately? As far as I'm concerned, I'm very interested in diversifying my business..."

That's the doer merchant, the information is fast.

And something inclusive smile. Is that it, or did you ask me to put aside a fee for the loan liquidation of the mine, that I should take advantage of already?

Well, even this one will have more production coming up, and it's not nice to do too much in front of the mine to stand out. If you can have the provenance (where it comes from) and sell it at the Listella Chamber of Commerce, it's a thankful story.

"Ok, next time you'll have Rhina take some samples"

"Best wishes. Of course I'll keep the origin a secret, but is there anything else I should be aware of?

That's right, it's understanding and helpful.

"Not particularly at the moment, but please tell me if there are any items of hope in wooden products. I'll ask you to make it."

... for that reason, note some candidates, such as chairs (chairs), desks, beds, etc., after the Listella Chamber of Commerce, which has spoken in for a long time.

I also tried to talk about banks for once, but they said, 'I don't think it's a bad idea, but putting interest on depositing and protecting money is a bit... if you mean taking storage fees, I know'.

Speaking of old banking stuff, did you take deposits or something? If it's an insecure time, is there more demand that way?

Reflecting that there is no way that the 21st century sensation will work as it should in this medieval world, we aim for the Adventurer's Guild, which is scheduled for the afternoon.

Long time no see, Mr. Ellis. I wonder how you are...

21 November 419 Continental Calendar

0.11% progress towards continental reunification at the moment (based in the village of Lynne's hometown - currently deserted) (Parklen mine ownership - 3977 elves) (Listella farm ownership - 100 elves)

Asset holdings 4,128.47 million

Distributed Lynne (Elf's Archer) Rhina (Adventurer) Lena (Elf's Textiler) Ceres (Elf's Woodworker) Listella (Hired Store Manager) Lucrea (Elf's Pharmacist) Nina (Pre-Mine Market Shopper)