"You, are you talking sane? We're not selling weapons to humans."

"That's right, Isaac. Given the war of two hundred years ago, there's no way the Dwarves would trade us. You'd know that much, wouldn't you?

What Wolfgang and Randolph are saying was common sense in this world.

- To pierce Dwarf protective equipment, it is better to use Dwarf weapons.

In the inter-racial war two hundred years ago, Dwarf weapons took the most of Dwarf's life.

The lack of Dwarf equipment that exists is also due to the fact that it was consumed in the war.

From the Dwarves, we don't have to bother giving the human side the means to take their own lives.

I thought Randolph, who knew about it, wouldn't sell me weapons either.

Nobody thought we could make a deal, that's why.

But Isaac isn't.

Naturally, if you want to sell me, I want weapons and protective equipment.

But that wasn't all I wanted.

"No, I'm not asking you to sell me weapons."

"What?

Wolfgang was surprised.

In him he is recognised as "a creature in which man likes to fight".

I didn't know why the man didn't want a weapon.

"Why don't we start with things like knives and pans?

"What the hell!

Even if I do again, I will hear a surprise.

But this time it's not just Wolfgang.

Claude and Bridget were also surprised.

"I just told you that knives and pans are enough for human objects. Have you forgotten what you said?"

Wolfgang's sharp point.

But Isaac is grand with a grin.

"That means (...) to all elves. I also think that human-made stuff is enough. But the world is huge. Just because it's made of dwarf, there's a lot of people who want it."

"... you're a nobleman"

"Exactly."

Randolph says the right answer.

Viscount Maxwell, who was listening, seemed to have made a point.

"Nobility is a glorious creature. You'll start bragging to people just because 'I cooked with Dwarf tools' even if the flavor doesn't change. Then others start wanting Dwarf stuff too. It doesn't have to be a metal product. Furniture and clothing will also become popular. We don't want a trade in weapons like you all fear. What do you think? Want to trade from tools and furniture first?

Dwarf weapons are very attractive.

But Isaac didn't suddenly imitate what he wanted it to be.

I'm learning that it's important to go through all the stages.

I was thinking of not trading in life-threatening objects first, but from life-threatening objects.

Of course, there's a reason for that.

- It's gold.

If we were to make a deal with Dwarf, the Marquis Welrod would be the first to make contact and close proximity.

I don't know how far I could take in the money, but I should have made more money than I would have made in a deal with an elf.

He once told his great-uncle Hans, "He wants to do an arms expansion, but does he have the financial backing to support an arms expansion?" I have been denied my opinion.

Then, if the finances are moisturized, it will be easier to get the army in order.

It can be considered a sufficient first step as a stepping stone to the future.

That's not all.

The track record of "having friendship with elves and dwarves" is quite significant.

When Isaac tries to take action, there may be people out there who choose Isaac, compared to Elias and Jason and the vessels.

Many will try to sell Isaac a fragrance and get a share of the sweet juice.

And most importantly, we can sell a lot of favors to the Marquis Wallick family.

I may just trade with one city now, but I think I'll have more scope to deal with in the future.

Dwarves who like to make things should consume a lot of iron.

If you consume more, the Marquis Wallick territory on the side of selling iron also moisturizes.

In that case, Marquis Wallick won't be able to lift his head to Isaac, who proceeded with the conversation.

I can strengthen my position at once.

To do so, it was important to offer acceptable conditions to the other Dwarves as well as Wolfgang.

"... what are you thinking?

Wolfgang doubted Isaac's suggestion.

Even though they're still kids, they're human.

I thought there was a good story behind it.

Isaac gives a "suspicious and out-of-heart" look.

"I just want to get along."

With that said, I get out of my chair and move next to Bridget.

And I offered Bridget my right hand to shake it.

Bridget leaned her neck strangely, but took that hand.

"When I first met Mr. Bridget, I wondered why we couldn't get along with each other in grandeur when we were neighbors living right around the corner. So I did my best to talk to your father and grandfather so we could get along."

Isaac takes his hand off Bridget and now heads to Wolfgang.

I offered him my right hand again in the same way.

Wolfgang reluctantly holds that hand back.

His hands were gobbly.

"Is this the artisan's hand? You have thickened skin."

"Oh, I've been holding a hammer for a long time."

Isaac looked sad.

"Is that okay? You have such fine artisan hands, but you use them to kill people..."

"You won't have a choice when you need it"

"You don't have to. Because if you do business with humans, you can get your share of dealing with elves back. On the contrary, we can make more profit."

…………

From Wolfgang now, I couldn't feel the anger I felt when I met him.

It's confusing to feel it from the hand you're shaking.

Most importantly, Wolfgang seems to be the type of person who can't play a play, and I could tell by looking at it because there's confusion in his expression.

"Besides, if you're staying at a hotel in this city, you know, there are more humans than elves. Not only are there the finest products, but there is also a lot of demand for cheap products. Some people will be interested in what the apprentice has made."

Isaac appealed to the number of humans.

Even in previous life, populated areas such as China, India and Africa did so in the news that it was attractive as a market.

Everyone knows that humans are more populous than elves.

It appealed to the number of buyers of goods to make their dealings with humans look attractive.

"Wait, wait, we're going too far. I can't make a deal with humans."

Wolfgang releases Isaac and the hand he was shaking.

Because I got so scared of talking about moving on to the clap.

"... then you didn't even have the right to start a war?

"I don't know what happened after they died."

"Oh, really..."

(You're an irresponsible guy. but I like that)

Isaac thought so, but Wolfgang must have a strong artisanal temperament.

It can also be read from the fact that I only thought, "If you make a good product, you can sell it".

It is convenient if you only have eyes on what is in front of you and you are not interested in doing business.

(Even if you pay a lot of money to the extent you don't think you've been fooled, you're going to be able to make some gappling money from intermediate exploitation)

Parent of the workshop, yet unwilling to do business.

If someone like that says "sell for the price you deserve for a good product," they won't complain about the discrepancy between the purchase price and the sale price.

If the same is true of the other Dwarves, it is possible to build tremendous wealth.

"Speaking of which, do the Wolfgangs want something? Like money?"

You don't just have to ask for them, you have to listen to them.

Of particular concern is the reason why we waged war.

On the human side, those who work in salt mining sites earn quite a bit among the civilian population.

If Dwarves needed salt too, they should have made enough money just digging for salt.

I also wanted to hear why you were prepared to give up your life.

"You don't even get human money even though you don't have AC... There are no mines in the vicinity of Saltstadt, so it would be more helpful if they replaced iron and copper. Until now, I have processed and sold products bought from elves and purchased them with that gold...... Because you guys are no longer satisfied with your purchases."

You got angry while we were talking, Wolfgang's expression gets rude.

Isaac gets out of his sight.

But Randolph appeared ahead of me, out of sight by chance.

The two eyes meet.

"If it's something like iron or copper, there's just enough. Enough to sell."

"Ho."

Randolph tells the story when he receives "Isaac has divided the opportunity to talk to himself."

Now that the mining site in Count Brander's territory is starting to operate, the iron in the Marquis of Wallick is still being sold.

This is due to quality differences.

There is also a difference in the hardness of the iron refined, although there may be a lot of iron in the iron ore.

Iron from Count Brander's territory was more popular because it was stiffer, saving time mixing and stiffening.

"However, I think the quality will drop a bit"

"I don't mind. Making things starts by putting your hands on the ingredients. … but don't forget that we haven't decided to make a deal yet"

Behind words, Wolfgang seemed intrigued by the story of the deal.

The same goes for the other Dwarves.

If there is a way you don't have to kill each other on purpose, it is normal for you to want to choose between them.

Especially when you're ready to give up your life.

If the thread of the saving spider is draped in front of you, it is difficult to be prepared to give up your life again.

If there was a peaceful solution, I was beginning to want you to decide.

"If I were to make a deal, what would I need to do?

Isaac asks what could be an obstacle.

If you ask me first, I might be able to solve something.

"In the meantime, discuss it with the rest of the parent crowd at Saltstadt. The next thing I know, I'm gonna have to talk to the other city representatives. There is no king in us, but he lays down a system of council by the protagonists. If the other parents disagree, we can't make a deal."

"Exactly. If you become a Dwarf opponent, you will have more trading volume than an elf, so this one has His Majesty's permission. It's not going to be a good story just to move on with the Marquis Welrod, as it was in the Elves."

"I see."

Listening to Wolfgang and Randolph, Isaac is convinced.

(Do you think we're going to get along with each other as a country guru? That was kind of sweet of me to think about, too)

Isaac was thinking about the extent of his dealings with a city called Saltstadt.

In fact, however, the resumption of interaction with the Dwarves becomes a matter for the State.

That's because, as Randolph said, we're sure we'll have more deals than we did when we were elves.

The main things that elves bring in are natural things like fur and herbs that can be removed.

In contrast, Dwarves are expected to be dominated by iron products, woodworking and other processed products.

There should be much more trade in iron and wood processed products than natural ones that can be taken.

Given that commodities may be available throughout the kingdom, we should have traded with the king's permission.

We must avoid being blamed for unsolicited behavior.

Isaac had assumed that "the Dwarves would be over soon," as the deal with the elves went on with a great deal of clap.

And the "we have to get permission from each other" situation is also a situation that Wolfgang fears.

"If the deal doesn't work, the customer has to give it back."

"Okay?" Ask them to give it back, "Wolfgang assures me.

This is a dead and alive issue for their making lives.

I didn't see any shards of willingness to give way to the human side.

But there is a way to avoid this.

"No, I'll keep doing business with Elves"

"What the hell!

Wolfgang's expression gets more rude.

Isaac against is flat.

"Why don't we make a deal with Mr. Wolfgang, too? We sell iron ingots and such to elves. You sell cookware and condiments to the elves. After that, we don't know much about what the Elves do with the product."

"You..."

Isaac's suggestion was a nasty way of doing things.

- If you can't admit to trading directly with each other, you can use the elves as a cover.

A bona fide third party simply resells the purchased goods to an approximate extent.

I can escape saying, "I'm not making a deal directly".

Because "bona fide third parties" are not guilty.

"Wait a minute. That puts a heavy burden on the elves. It's hard to carry a lot of baggage."

Claude waits for Isaac's suggestion.

The only way that the elves could be burdened was because they were unacceptable as ambassadors of the elves.

"It's okay. For that matter, we just have to sell each other by multiplying the freight and handling charges. Just enough for the hard work."

"Hmmm......"

Claude put his arms together and started thinking.

"I wonder how others react," Isaac looks at his father's face.

He looked sinister, too.

"Is that the opposite of your father, too?

"Sure, there may not be a legal problem, but there's no way to deceive His Majesty..."

As a member of the kingdom nobility, Randolph was reluctant to do things in a way that deceived the royal family.

The world "because it doesn't break the law," and you can't do anything.

I couldn't agree with you in terms of ethics.

Isaac turns his gaze to Wolfgang.

He still looked sinister, too.

I don't trust you.

"What, why?

"Instead, why do you think I can trust someone like you to think about something smart? Of course I feel anxious to be deceived."

"It's..."

(Have you been too desperate...)

Of course, Isaac is stuck with words.

- Funds for arms expansion and the opportunity to sell favors to the Marquis Wallick family.

It was Isaac who was blinded by the thread of the spider that drowned in front of him.

Not to the point where I jumped, but the method wasn't right.

Negotiations don't have to be "all right if the results are good".

It had fallen out of my mind that the negotiation process would also be important in order to build trust with the negotiating partner.

"My head turns for the kid, and although there's something frigid about it somewhere... I'm not fooling around."

"We have a normal deal... No, don't think you should be treated pretty well."

Bridget and Claude follow Isaac.

But in reaction to the "no deception" part, Randolph and Viscount Maxwell become suspicious of behavior.

When I killed Nathan and Melinda, it was just a trick.

But I don't talk about it.

Bridget and Claude are following us.

They can also make decisions to the extent that they don't talk about what they're going to waste.

The Dwarf opponent's business is also fascinating.

But if we can have a friendly relationship without a deal, we've never been over it.

It was only natural for me as a ruler to want to get along with my neighbor.

"Well, good, 'cause the stuffing part lets the guy who's good at negotiating. Tell them to put only one piece of paper on it. They can't sign it!

You seem to be wary of signing a written statement about what happened in the past.

Of course, it was not because "Isaac turns his wits" that made him wary.

"Yeah, I understand that it's only after we've had a discussion about whether to resume interactions with each other. Don't worry, I won't let you sign anything."

(You've totally alerted me. I need to think of something about this)

Isaac reflects when he's in too much of a hurry to get the story going.

"I don't know when the result will be if I'm going to send a messenger to Wang Du and have him consider it. What do you say we take a look at the margins and set up a place for discussion again after spring?

Randolph moves on because we can't talk about Isaac.

Wolfgang also endorses this.

"It's the same thing that it's impossible to make a decision on this occasion. I don't want to travel long distances in the winter. I am in favour of discussing it in the spring. But in the meantime, do you want me to be patient?"

He looks a little bitter.

For a while, it's all business stuff, because I can't afford to make something out of my hobby.

They came to the realm of man, chopped up because the limits were critical.

Wait till spring, but I don't know what will happen.

Winter times come not only in season, but also in nostalgia.

"Well, well, we can get that back sooner or later. Whatever, deal through the elves before it's winter."

"Isaac, that's no good"

Randolph stops Isaac's rampage.

"I told you it was after I got His Majesty's permission."

"It was. Sorry, sir."

Isaac's feelings about Elias had appeared on the table.

Realizing that, Isaac reflects.

"In the meantime, let's wait until spring. But if there's no way to make it easier, I'll be ready."

Wolfgang stands up, "I've told you everything you talk about," he says.

"I will do my best not to. If you need portable food or anything on your way home, let us have it."

Randolph also stood up to drop him off.

The same goes for the others.

"It would help if you did. I only brought one way."

Gahaha and Wolfgang laugh luxuriously.

But Randolph and Viscount Maxwell had an attractive smile on their statement that they had not thought about returning from the beginning.

"If you can dig salt and live, that's fine" if you're human.

I just can't make things, and I won't be ready this far.

Cooling their liver, they head to the front door of the mansion to drop them off.

As Isaac tried to follow them too, he met Kai outside the room.

Apparently, he was staring at the door and watching what was going on inside.

He looked worried.

"Isaac......"

"Hey, Ky. Long time no see. It's not a dispute, it's over."

"Right.... Isaac is amazing. I can't believe we can discuss this with such a horrible Dwarf opponent."

"Bring the person in charge who started getting along with the elves, that there's something we need to talk about. It shows that it is not a beast that kills without question. Then we'll just figure out why they're angry and figure out further how we can get along. Then I'll drop you off."

Isaac follows the Dwarves.

Kai was staring behind Isaac.

He was underestimating Isaac.

I could only see Isaac as a "coward setting up a surprise".

But with what I hear through the door, that rating turns around.

With the sword of words, it even seemed like a brave man facing a strong Dwarf opponent.

"Just think about why they're angry and think further about how they can get along..."

The words that Isaac casually utters will have a huge impact on Kai's future.