The time is evening.
A building in the shape of Ro, bright in red and gold.
In the central part there is a planted garden of grass, with seasonal flowers blooming.
A woman dressed in gorgeous clothes walks down a corridor with a pot of liquor in her hand, surrounded by the sound of a calm huqin (lute).
And enough to undo them, people are cheering……
I was now in one of the liquor towers in the pleasure district of Teardrop Capital (Iliastia).
"Oh, no! We've heard the samurai of the Holy Knight from time to time."
"I didn't know you were young."
"And a little beautiful young man! After all, the poet's song is exaggerated."
"They have straight eyes! It's different to be a warrior."
We were worried about the situation in the South.
"I would love to hear about the martial arts of dragon exorcism."
"Even after the day, he won the duel brilliantly."
"In Shirai, he said that he was a gentleman of both intelligence and courage..."
Countless sales smiles.
And to the many flatteries I try to make this one rise, this one smiles for sales, and I return the words, "I'm afraid," "I'm honored," or "I'm going to rise."
The Wizard uses quite a bit of nerve in every choice of spoken word because a clear lie blunts the cleavage of the Word.
- This is also some kind of battlefield, and it's quite a nerve fight.
"No, but the Holy Knight's Palace will be sitting in the middle of something even if it's a sudden entry!
"Moreover, if you plan to enter the royal palace later…………"
"Uhm. We were just discussing with you that you should not embarrass your hero, who tranquilizes the southern folk grass in the capital."
"Let's sit in with something in order to be preached on the stability of the South and the teachings of the Lightning God."
"Compared to the dragon's treasure, it is not trivial, but we will sit by our will, please give it to us."
And a list of gold and silver to pile up, testimonies, and gifts.
If I hadn't done the work of sorting out Valakiaka's treasures, I might have been dazzled.
That's a lot.
"Thank you for your kindness……………"
unfamiliar but with a sales smile,
"We want to make sure that everyone who does business in the capital has a good relationship with us in the future."
Next to my unwarranted response, Tonio said, "Well, then," and proceeded with the practical conversation.
To be blunt, that's it.
- I'm getting a lot of political donations at the kiosk right now.
The other day, I told His Highness, "From the Money," and then Tonio and I continued our work to connect with the merchants in the capital.
Especially with regard to the aristocratic society, the pipes are still weak, aimed at the merchants of the upper line who want to greedily devour into the upper hierarchy and the chambers of commerce willing to pioneer the South.
They have a lot of money in their pockets and always want connections with aristocratic societies and the leading South players.
And I am going to be involved in aristocratic society, and I have the "investment value" of having the valiant name of "The End of the Holy Knight" and being heavily involved in the development of the South.
So in the meantime, we can make a deal.
Send letters all over the place and connect with Tonio and his men.
This is how he gathers the like-minded people in the liquor store to shake hands, drink, laugh, and receive money.
Whatever activities you do in the future, you will not have any problems with having live ammunition (money).
... Yeah, it also smells so raw from a sense of previous life.
But of course, it's only a feeling of raw odor from a previous life, which is legally fine.
Whether you offer me as a cleric or as a nobleman, there is no way to blame this country for it in this day and age.
Even the Bagley temple chief does something similar to screw up the cost of running the temple.
This kind of movement, this is what we need to do.
Nevertheless, since this is the first time I have received so much underlying money, I would really appreciate Tonio to respond and follow up.
When he spoke of the policy, he laughed and nodded, "Mr. Will's guidelines for action are 'Love and Faith', but the steps to solve the problem are 'Breaking through by force', 'Solving with money' and 'If you can't do it, let them pass'.
I don't know what to say. "Yeah, I know. First of all, it's a power charge."
... I think it's a happy thing that someone understands me. Yeah.
"Wishing Sir William honor and glory..."
"" "Cheers!
These people who are offering money now, if I were born, would feed into a noble society where the top luxury merchants would disappoint in consolidating their vested interests.
If I stabilize the South and increase its market value, I can make money from interacting with the South.
Finally, I can use my popularity to sell things like "Holy Knights".
So I don't hesitate to take it and let it be used without hesitation.
Basically, they are not enemies, although they are the ones to interact with without alarm.
And now you've secured the bullet, and the next thing you know, you think you should shoot in - and so on.
"What do you say? Are you satisfied?"
and so on was whispered.
When I let my shoulders jump at the feel of exhalation hitting my ears, I cringe and laugh.
"Well, you surprised me? I'm sorry."
Lunaria, a high-end prostitute (Courtisan) and presumed defender, gave her a small neck while holding Hu Qin (lute).
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A luxurious cup of cheese cut into bite sizes and served with salted olive fruit.
Oysters on a pile of crushed ice made in Words.
On a platter of white magnets, a large fish salt kettle grilled with vanilla pulled out.
In a round roasted pork covered with coarse salt and spices, served in a silver basin, sweet and spicy sauce.
Steamed rice wrapped in large aromatic leaves and coloured.
The elegant curved decanter is accompanied by fine grapes.
"Oh."
"This is great"
"It's a wine from the Angal region."
Whenever luxurious dishes are brought in one after the other, merchants will admire them greatly, or they will appreciate them.
Teardrop Capital (Iliastia) is a capital located in the middle of a crossroads, so to speak, that intersects land and sea. The food and ingredients are really extensive.
... This store wasn't the one I or Tonio looked for.
To entertain the merchants, this is the shop that Mr. Lunaria introduced me to.
"Thank you for sharing your wonderful store."
"No, thank you to the knight.... If you're satisfied, I'm glad to hear it. My lord will be glad."
Yet, whispering back, Mr. Lunaria laughs delicately as he claws at Hu Qin (lute).
This is the only store with this many rooms and services.
Perhaps even if I had the money, I wouldn't have been able to arrange it.
But familiar with the latest circumstances and fashion of Wang Du, she chose this store lightly and passed through the conversation.
They may wonder what you are asking of the enemy faction.
… In fact, when I see him present in one hand with the instrument for this reason, it is obvious that the information is also aimed at.
You can assume that my actions as far as I can see from her are probably missing from the Defenders.
But that's why (...), I asked her for this.
I can intentionally show 'what I want to show' to people who don't like me, via her as a "defensive" manipulator.
This is an important point.
- The picture of me receiving a donation is somewhat of an 'action I want to show you'.
It's not just about being clean, it's about securing funds, networking, understanding politics and rushing there, "it's who you're familiar with."
If you need to contact me in confidence and want to have a chance to negotiate, you can manage by following Tsutsu and taking care of one of the merchants present here.
Let me see around here and I can appeal to "be negotiable" and "have a negotiating desk" early.
... Although it is a dreamer's saying that "if we discuss it, we will solve everything".
If you take that opposite, mistakenly think you're a realist and say, "Discussing doesn't solve anything," etc., there's only one wilderness left there anymore, winning and living or losing and dying.
I can't afford to lose money by keeping a window open for dialogue.
Of course, this whole place wasn't just my head.
I arranged the proposal for Osamu, and the details were decided in consultation with the government officials and Tonio who served His Highness.
In any case, after thinking about it, it was a medical examination of her.
When she sends a letter to Mr. Lunaria, meets her and says, "I want you to introduce me to the liquor store to entertain the merchant," she puts her hand on her poor lips and thinks a lot -
"Oh, you're counting on me, aren't you? Glad……………………"
and let his eyes narrow as he distorted his lips to the depths of meaning.
... Well, I think they probably read the intent more or less.
But I don't think I can roll a high-end whore (Courtisan) in the palm of my hand.
I'm proposing on the assumption that it will be read, and, in fact, there's nothing to lose on her.
Even though it's not a fatal fight, it's a story that can slightly damage the image of the Holy Knight, and the acquisition of a negotiating channel should be a point of spying work.
She smiled and nodded.
That's why we have a deal.
As such, at present, in an upscale liquor store without complaint, I deal with the compliments of the merchants.
This is a very unfamiliar situation.
It may still be easier to combine with the Warcraft or pay for and explore the deep woods.
…………
Though I had decided I would never catch a sigh.
This kind of rushing streak is a lot more exhausting mentally.
Temple Chief Bagley keeps this going and makes the temple thrive.
Although it is amazing to continue training in solitude in the deep mountain valley, I still find it difficult to apply it to dust and not stain it.
... Again, you're a great guy, I thought.
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By the end of the meeting, which began in the evening like that, it was all night.
When I dropped off the merchants who were resigning, Tonio and I were relieved.
"No, I'm nervous about boulders."
Are you even Tonio?
"Yeah. Seats this big are on boulders."
Unlike the usual slight discomfort, Tonio has now properly shaved his beard, tended his hair, and made a good decision with elegant clothes.
The way you said you were a smart merchant, dependable.
... I thought that maybe the usual slightly lost atmosphere would dare to do so in a friendly way.
"... given the outside information, I didn't have to attend to Mr. Will or I could handle it on my behalf."
"Then I'm dishonest with boulders."
I think we should go out and greet each other face to face rather than asking them to give us money.
This is honestly, as a matter of courtesy.
With that said, Mr. Tonio laughed lightly.
"Even when you come to a world like this, it's more like you than anything else."
It was a warm grin.
Such a grin as a sweet uncle unexpectedly floats when he sees his nephew grow.
… really, to Tonio, I'm left to take care of you.
"Then I say hello to the Lord."
"Ah, Yes. Thank you for my time."
"Of course. I would like to use this building, if possible, in the future..."
Saying so, Mr. Tonio left the room.
That's how Mr. Lunaria and I stayed.
Would it be convenient for her to play Hu Qin today?
She wore a slightly soothing shade of clothing with little exposure.
…………
I don't know what to say, while I'm at it.
"Surprisingly, you're getting used to swimming in situations like this."
And she said.
"The bard speaks voluntarily of your origins, but it is also a lie that you come from……?
"No way. I'm from the most endless countryside, with very few people."
Laughing lightly back, she put her hand on her mouth, and, well, laughed.
"And you look used to it."
"I'm just working on it."
She shrugged her shoulders and replied so, she was only a little silent.
And then...
"I wanted to ask you one thing."
"Yes."
"Why are you using me? … there would have been many other hands."
Well, if you ask me that, I sure am.
Spread this information to the opposing faction, maintain a negotiating desk, and there is another way.
Especially if she didn't have to move so she could earn points, but...
"I don't know, because you seemed so hard."
Answering that, her expression moved perfectly.
For just a moment, she glanced at her face.
"… is that, sympathy?
Intentionally to discouraged voices,
"Yes, I am."
And I nodded.
"... isn't it hard to spy? Put a smile on your face, act, and line up the words you don't know."
At least I felt enough in one day.
Maybe I'm just not good enough, but it's hard enough.
"Play."
"I'm not playing. … a world without sympathy would be hard."
With that said, she was silenced as if she had been poked in the void for a moment,
"Perhaps so."
I told him to whine.
Somewhere, it was a hard voice.
... really, I'm sure it must be tough.
"We may not get along in a position. You know you have a job, too."
Nothing, I don't want you to add palms, I want to be flexible, that's not what I'm talking about.
After finding out that I'm definitely not on your side, and that I can't be alarmed - still,
"I knew him because of it. … I'll do whatever I can."
I have no reason to burn hostility to this man because he is in a conflicting position at work.
To the extent that it doesn't bother or harm anyone else, I'll help, and I have no reason to hesitate to do so.
By oath, if you have any problems, I can always help you.
…………
Mr. Lunaria looked kind of strange and shut up.
"…… you're a strange person."
"Well said."
"And people like you, fools"
"Yeah, they say that a lot, too."
I honestly admire you for being sharp.
"…… really, weird person"
She smiled slowly, bitterly.
- I'm not lying, it was a real laugh.