Episode 274
We will travel across the mountain from Naguie, across the mountain pass.
The country of Wa is much smaller than Milaldia, and the distance between cities is short. Unlike Milaldia, whose pioneers set up a city anywhere they like, the town of Wa is built as a satellite city.
"In the past, I used to go back and forth on a horse-riding horse, carrying Naguie salt to the city."
Mao tweeted nostalgicly.
"But I realized that it was a powder of prohibition, just before I was arrested. I threw off officials with small feet and jumped on a horse from Naguie to board a ship."
"What happened if you were caught?"
Mao praised his eyes with deep void and distant eyes.
"Well, it's definitely beheading. Because it was so big, it wouldn't have been exiled or imprisoned."
"What happened to your employer?"
Even Mao, who was unknowingly handed down, looks like that. Employers will definitely be punishable.
But Mao shook his head.
"I haven't heard anything in the rumors ... Humino, what's going on at the Kinkodo store in Tokyo?"
Looking back, Fumino did a little thought.
"Kinkodo is a pharmacy that also sells that ingredient. I think it still exists, and I haven't heard any bad rumors."
"What does it mean?"
I asked Fumino mysteriously, but she looked annoyed.
"I'm in charge of an overseas survey, so I don't know any details. But if Mao's story is true, I can't overlook it."
"If true, I'm worried about the security of Wa country."
"That's right ... ask your boss to confirm."
The city of Wa is a so-called "total stance", a fortress city. It is guarded by a moat over a deep waterway and a solid stone wall, and is quite different from Nagie.
"The capital is the oldest city in the country, and we have built a city around it as the country has developed. There was no major war, so there are no moats or walls in other cities."
We enter the city over the bridge, listening to the commentary by Fumino.
It looks like a city that seems to have a lot of history.
It resembles the cityscape of Kyoto, but is quite different because of the mix of stone and brick buildings. Probably the architectural style before the reincarnation came.
And all the avenues of the capital are paved with cobblestones in the center.
"The cobblestones pass horses and mikoshi, so those who want to walk leisurely have to walk on the ground at both ends. It will be muddy on rainy days."
It's like a driveway or sidewalk.
Certainly, peddlers and ordinary people were walking slowly at both ends, and there were also stalls in some places.
The street looks like a go board, reminiscent of the ancient capital of Japan. Although the details were quite different, I could feel Japanese culture and customs quite a bit.
After all, this country seems to have some secrets.
Tamon-in was located just inside and behind. However, this is protected by Uchibori and Ishigaki.
Although there is no building equivalent to the Honmaru, there is also a tower and it seems to function finely as a castle.
I was worried that there was a gun gap in the city wall, that is, a crenellated space, but when I asked Fumino, he seemed to give extra information. I'll keep silent for now.
Is there a gun in this country?
Me, Parker, and Mao are passed through a fine room as messengers from Miraraldia. The werewolf squad is waiting in a separate room.
Tatami is said to be a Japanese-style room, but in Wa country, it is not so often seen as a luxury item.
However, this room is covered with tatami mats and has a very high quality.
I sat down like the Fuminos, but Parker was sitting in physical education with a mysterious face.
"I've been worried for a long time, but there aren't many chairs in this country, right?"
"Hoodie, Seiza! Seiza. Look, you sit like this."
"No, I can't because I'm stiff."
`` Why can't I just have bones? ''
Humino is desperately laughing.
Humino asks me questions, wiping the corners of the eyes.
"No, not quite ... Oh, you're detailed ..."
"Hmm? Of course, I've been searching for friendship with the country of Wa."
I tell you the answer I have prepared.
When I come to a country full of Japanese tastes, I absolutely grab my tail.
This is the excuse at that time.
"The country of Wa is a neighboring country. Of course, we gather as much information as possible. Just like Humino was examining Miradia."
"I see."
The moment Fumino nods, Parker makes a funny voice.
"I noticed now, why not just remove the foot bones without having to sit down in such a difficult way?
"Stop it because it's scary!"
At last, the humino blew out without any control.
I sighed, but at the same time I was nervous.
Because they were hiding and watching them.
One person under the floor and one above the ceiling, and one person in the room on either side of the sliding door. He doesn't seem to be armed and makes little noise.
It doesn't make the sound of rubbing, so it's probably easy to move like a ninja costume.
For now, pretend not to notice.
After a while, a man wearing a kimono entered the Japanese-style room. Middle-aged, but lighter than it looks, and each casual work is sharp. And no footsteps.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Weid"
Fumino will introduce you quickly.
"Wait, this is my boss, Mihoshi Tokitaka. I'm the head of the audience directly under Tamonin, and I'm a member of the Tamonin appraiser.
The boss of the intelligence agents? It's like the CIA Secretary. In this mood, he is probably from combat.
It looks Heian morning and wears a kimono-like kimono. Although he was round, he heard a faint metallic sound for the moment he sat. I don't do anything.
Tokitaka smiled calmly and bowed again.
"I'm so grateful for coming to our country all the time. I'm going to cooperate with you to make sure you get good results."
"I'm grateful. I'd like to talk with neighbors to build a good relationship."
It starts with a safe social order.
I asked a few questions to Fumino.
"Is this what Fumino was saying, 'Kuso Boss'?"
`` Hi !! ''
Fumino is hardened with a strange voice.
He glanced glanced at him, and he was smiling happily.
"Yes, I'm a fucking boss. I'm struggling with Fumino and I'm not rewarding."
Soon the stiffness of Humino was lifted, and he began to bow several times with terrible momentum.
"I'm sorry! I have never forgotten that you have taken me up in the branch house so far! I don't forget Mr. Weite, please don't take that out and tell me!"
I just wanted to sniff the spies.
I also wanted to know the human relationship between Fumino and Tokita, the atmosphere of the workplace.
Tokitaka said with a smile.
"It's not a good idea to praise your relatives in front of your customers, but Humino is a really good subordinate. He's one of the best people under his control. is not it"
"No, I'm deeply aware of the excellence of Humino."
I know the information he holds here.
I tell you so.
After all, Fumino is on alert and still has the secretary at hand. Tokita has yet to know the details.
I hope you will be surprised later.
That said, Tokita Taka seems to be a very talented person.
Complimenting a subordinate in front of a guest increases the loyalty of the praised subordinate.
I was a previous life and wanted to work with such a boss ...
A little sorry was Fumino, which turned red to his ears while holding his cheeks.
"This, what is this ...... I was told a secret, but for some reason praised ..."
There is one aspect used to show the size of Tokita's bowl, so I don't think you should be surprised.
This type of person may have a good deal.
Tokita smiles while drinking tea.
"Tomorrow, all the members of the evaluator will share the story of Mr. Waid.
Is it a meeting before the meeting?
If you suddenly get a difficult task, if you refuse it, the atmosphere will worsen.
Apparently, Tamon-in is also willing to negotiate seriously.
The purpose of this visit is the first trade negotiation.
Is it possible to trade on a national scale in the first place? What do you do if possible and what rules do you decide?
It's my job to get a rough agreement on that.
Of course, the contents of the negotiations have been compiled by the council.
"For Japan, we would like to trade excellent goods and technologies of the country for the development of Milaldia. At the same time, we would like to send something useful from Japan."
"Yes. There are some routes. Do you have any specific trading goods?"
What should I do? Well, would you say it because there is no help hiding it?
"I want to trade grain seeds. I'm trying to stabilize grain production in preparation for Miraraldia's development. I especially want high quality rice."
Whether you're a human or a demonic, you can work together if you're not hungry.
To that end, I want to be able to choose the grain that matches the climate and climate.
Tokita remained smiling, but turned into a serious look.
"Is it rice? I've heard that there is rice in Miralardia, but why rice?"
In his words, he asks, "Are you not a reincarnate who loves rice?"
But I smile back.
"It's easy. The cultivation methods and areas where the same rice can be grown are different."
In Belousa and Lozzo, long grain rice is grown and used in dishes like paella.
But this was colder than I expected.
It's nice that the ancestors of the Southern people brought in from the south continent, but they didn't grow well inland and were removed from the main crop. At present, it can only be grown in the southern coastal area of Milaldia.
So now everyone is growing wheat.
On the other hand, in the former Japan, rice was grown in Hokkaido during the Meiji era. The former king knew it, and always said, "If there is rice that grows in cold regions ...".
If rice grows in cold climates, rice can be grown in larger areas.
There may be cold-resistant rice in this world, or else there is a way to breed.
The first step is to collect as many varieties as possible.
Tokita thinks a little and returns.
"I'll talk about it with the evaluators and experts. But why is it not rice, which is familiar with Miraludia? This rice has a unique taste."
I'm suspicious.
This is a bit longer to explain, so let me tell you a bit for today.
"It's a matter of yield and processability, but the main reason is to avoid danger. I'd like to talk to you again, so I'll tell you more tomorrow."
I took out the documents summarizing the requests from the cities of Miraldia and started explaining to Tokita.