The first weekend since the conclusion of the settlement negotiations between Count Lancaster and Count Brander.
(Oh, why don't you come quick...)
This day, Isaac had plans to meet with someone he was waiting for.
I didn't even know if the other person contacted me, so I was sneaking a little leap in my room the day I heard from him that I wanted to see him.
I'm already ready to entertain you.
All I had to do was wait for the person to show up.
When you are soaking in your own room, the door is knocked.
"My lord, Viscount Asher is here"
"Okay. Put it through to the example room."
"Yes, sir."
(Are you finally here?)
Isaac was feeling his heart palpitations get worse.
This is the first of an action to bring a neutral nobleman on his side.
Thanks to Michael for doing the fool, I can pull it out of the Count of Brander.
The reason for this is money.
Many of the aristocrats who support Count Brander are in debt.
- So, what if you have to pay a lot of compensation and your income drops dramatically?
Naturally, Count Brander would try to get his debt repaid.
Just for paying the Earl of Lancaster house, that's a pretty tough amount.
I had to pay for that within a year.
I have no choice but to collect the money I loaned and pay my condolences to the Count Lancaster family.
It doesn't hurt to lose the support of the nobility who was lending money because he's already so disfigured that he can't be the face of the faction.
You'll feel narrow shoulders in the social world because of it, but Michael is in a painful enough position because of it.
I have nothing more to lose when it comes to fame.
You should be wary that Isaac would say, "Give up mining rights in Count Brander territory to the Count Lancaster family" if he failed to pay compensation because he spoke out about the mine's profits.
Because he knew this was going to happen, Isaac was trying to use the Wellrod Marquis' money.
Now it's my turn to tie him up for grace.
There is something serious about the nobility of this world because it is originally the world of maiden games.
To the best of Isaac's knowledge, those who match the statues of the nobility of previous life are about two of his predecessors, the Marquis Wallick, who tried to deprive him of his chocolate rights, and his predecessors, the Marquis Wilmente, who would have cooperated with Melinda.
"He lent me the money, but I don't give it back because I don't have the money to give it back," I haven't heard of anyone reopening it so far.
If we sell our thanks here, we can move a lot forward for the future.
It was an important step forward.
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One of the reception rooms in the mansion was secured by Isaac for a while as his own private room.
Because there's a certain amount of luggage there.
"Thank you for waiting"
"Thank you for your sudden offer of an interview"
As soon as Isaac enters the room, Viscount Asher rises to greet him.
The voice contains tension.
That, and this, was due to the luggage Isaac keeps in this room and ten civilians.
In one corner of the room were piles of leather bags.
Each and every one is packed with 10 million leads worth of gold coins.
A future candidate for Isaac's direct ministry, now working as a civilian in the Marquis of Wellrod, was lined up on the wall as well as a lookout to prevent customers from stealing.
Their presence had made Viscount Asher nervous by giving him an atmosphere like an oppressive interview.
When Isaac sits down, Viscount Asher cuts out the story.
"Actually, I had the opportunity to discuss it with a merchant under certain circumstances, but I heard a few rumors at that time..."
His words stop and jitters and sweats seep out on his forehead.
What we talk about from here is like exposure to shame.
Though I've been to see him a lot, I was really lost in front of him about whether I could talk to Isaac or not.
"I know how you feel. It's tempting to bring a story to a young man like me, isn't it? Besides, Uncle Brander can't be so friendly."
"No, that's not..."
Isaac read Viscount Asher's emotions.
I know why he came here.
Given the circumstances in which he was found...
Psychological resistance to relying on young creatures like Isaac.
I was supportive of Count Brander, so anxiety about what I would do if I asked for shame and he refused.
- I can think of two possible reasons to cage your mouth just before you do me a favor.
So Isaac was going to create a stream that Viscount Asher could easily ask for.
"But I'm the one who asked the merchants to spread the rumors. Say the amount you need"
"What, Lord Enfield?
"That's right. At the time the amount of compensation paid by the Count Brander family was determined, we knew that there would be people who were being asked to pay their debts. I was involved in some of it, too. I borrowed it from the merchant at a high interest rate and it's painful to lose my neck, so I thought I'd lend it to you without interest. It's the money that's piling up there."
Viscount Asher sees a bag piled in a corner of the room reflexively.
The pile of bags seemed to show off how much the Wellrod Marquis had the financial power.
But not all the contents of this bag are cash.
More than half of them were fakes stuffed with stone.
As Viscount Asher felt, he was doing a bottom-up to make it look like he had a lot of money.
The only real thing is two billion leads stacked at the top.
The rest was a rush of tension.
This was a matter of funding for the Marquis Wellrod family.
There's a lot of money in the territory, but there's just emergency funds in Wang Du's mansion.
Then there's no point in having the funds because of it.
So Isaac decided to borrow money from a merchant in the king's capital.
At this time, Isaac brought his story to the Chamber of Commerce, which gave him a donation after the war.
- With a six-month deadline, the interest rate is 10%.
This also included the meaning of "you gave me a donation, so my home, who is making money, will just make up for it a little".
Money doesn't make sense just to save up.
Because the merchants thought "I know where to use it, and I'm fat" rather than "asshole moneykeeper".
The merchants are also familiar with what the Marquis Welrod family is making.
I don't even have to think about it because it doubles back in six months.
It's not a bad idea to stay connected to Isaac, so they lent me money with pleasure.
Nevertheless, suddenly Isaac noticed that even when he said "lend me a billion", it was difficult for the Chamber of Commerce to relate to operating expenses, etc.
Instead of borrowing from one place, he borrowed money from the Chamber of Commerce, which was on the list of donations.
If the Chamber of Commerce had prepared additional money to lend, Isaac would have borrowed up to three billion leads.
There was a reason for this amount of three billion leads.
Six billion leads if doubled.
It is the same amount that the Count Brander family gives to the Count Lancaster family.
By paying this amount back to the Chamber of Commerce in six months.
"The Marquis Wellrod family has unparalleled financial resources, such as the Count Brander family"
- And to show the merchants.
People get together if they have money.
That's something the Count Brander family knows better from growing their strength.
If I could tell you easily where whoever has the money, the merchants would be closer to the Marquis Welrod house than ever before.
This was a good chance to side with the neutrals and the merchants.
"Is this all..."
I don't see the contents, but I don't think Isaac, the Duke, will prepare the change.
If the gold coins are packed, there must be a ten-billion-lead amount.
"How much money is there in the Marquis of Wellrod," Viscount Asher spits.
As much as I'd like to jump in on the conversation, there's something I need to check before I do.
"Why would Lord Enfield lend us money?
"Well, you care"
Isaac laughs huffy.
Because I knew that everyone would be concerned, so this question was one I had fully assumed.
"If I had a nobleman who borrowed money, I would be ready to lend it. I asked the merchants to tell me so. Viscount Asher wouldn't like to borrow high interest money either, would he?
"That's well......, you're right"
"If you lend me money, you send a messenger, and they'll find you a belly that won't hurt. Someone who hates me may make a rumor: 'What is he going to do with his power?' That's why I asked the noblemen who visited the merchants to speak to me."
The question that came up behind Viscount Asher's brain here was, "How did the merchant hear Isaac's request? It was."
It's natural for everyone to want to make money.
I don't think merchants bother to miss opportunities to make money.
It was only strange that he followed Isaac very closely.
I am reminded that Isaac may be the one who did it.
"At this time I wanted to lend money... Needless to say,"
"Yes, after the settlement between the Counts of Brander and Lancaster."
The Count Brander family collects money to pay compensation.
The quick way to do this was to seek early repayment of the debt.
Viscount Asher himself understands this very well.
It is not surprising that Isaac, a party, is reading the actions of the Count Brander family.
I just couldn't figure out why Isaac wanted to lend me the money.
"People in positions like Viscount Asher have become troubled with money because they think I'm responsible, too."
"Lord Enfield!? No... I don't think Lord Enfield is to blame. We just lost the bet."
Viscount Asher denies Isaac's words.
But it reminds me of Isaac's reputation to say, "Did you do it to frame us? But why?" and spin thoughts.
"Marshal Ford planned a great operation to end the war quickly, so I was inspired to think, 'We need to end the war quickly'. There was no truce or anything like that, and there might have been an option to launch an attack after the main unit of the Reid kingdom arrived. Sometimes it was the first war in twenty years, and I ended the war without thinking that some people had gathered mercenaries in a temper, etc. I'm sorry about that."
In a language caged with Isaac's emotions, Viscount Asher, who doubted Isaac, was driven by self-blame.
Regrets that he overthought badly due to his daily deeds and the impression of the Marquis Welrod family.
"Fighting doesn't necessarily mean you can handle it, or you could have been killed in battle. Besides, didn't you work for the merchants to make them pay their donations? That helped me a little too. Lord Enfield is doing well."
Viscount Asher, driven by self-blame, follows Isaac.
No matter how good he is, he's a young man who hasn't grown up yet.
I prefer where I am less confident than those full of unsubstantiated confidence in my thoughts.
It's more like, "It's not. You can be confident," he even felt like he could stir up his appetite for asylum.
"I'm glad you said that. But I'm not convinced myself. So don't hesitate to borrow money. That will clear my mind."
"Lord Enfield......"
- Only to clear my guilt.
Viscount Asher was moved by Isaac's insistence.
It may also be true that you are worried about the way the war ended, because I was sure you were telling me to make it easier for me to borrow money.
"Thank you. So can you lend me 20 million leads in five years?
That is why Viscount Asher dared not hesitate to say the amount he wished and the number of years of repayment.
He cares so much about me.
It's rude not to be honest.
I threw away my shame and my outer ears and spit out of my heart what I honestly wanted.
"Fine."
In response to Viscount Asher's readiness, Isaac calmly responds to his wishes.
When Isaac gave instructions to the civilian with his gaze, he placed the two bags he had removed from the pile of bags in front of Viscount Asher.
"It would be nice to give it back to Uncle Brander, but is there enough interest?
"It's a 20-million lead, including interest, so it's okay."
Viscount Asher feels the size of Isaac's vessel where he made the gold readily available without messing with it.
"Take another one for me"
A civilian obeyed Isaac's orders and took one extra bag and handed it to Isaac.
"Twenty million leads is enough..."
(Again, I'm just sorry)
Because it was unexpected, Viscount Asher noticed surprise "there was no sweet story".
I'm sure they'll ask Count Brander to do something about it.
But Isaac's actions had nothing to do with Count Brander.
"Are you sure 20 million leads is enough? In six months' time, it'll be your grandson's ten-year-old ceremony, right? Can you afford just to celebrate for me? Have you ever thought about paying off your debts and forgotten to celebrate your grandson? I didn't have a very pleasant vibe because I killed my brother the year before my 10th ceremony, but I was still excited to say, 'I'm going to be a part of the nobility of the Kingdom of Lead'. Celebrate him properly."
Isaac puts the bag in his hand in front of Viscount Asher.
"This is for me to lend on my own. So repayment will be a burden on Viscount Asher. So I think I'll extend the repayment deadline to ten years. How about that?
"... Are you sure?
Viscount Asher's gaze came and went between Isaac and the leather bag.
I was able to borrow an additional 10 million leads without interest, and my repayment deadline doubled.
Never in my life have I encountered such a delicious story.
I am anxious that the other person is Isaac, but I also have the side of loyalty.
I also had the peace of mind that I would not do anything to lead the Reid kingdom into chaos.
"I don't mind. Feel free to pay the repayment in installments once a year or in bulk in ten years. I won't remind you."
(Do you mean freedom up to the method of repayment!
Gradually Viscount Asher became scared of the good treatment of the endless blame.
After this, they say, "It's a lie," and I even think they're going to snap my neck off.
"I appreciate these favorable conditions... Wouldn't what you're looking for be tough, too?
Even though Isaac was kind and lending money, Viscount Asher couldn't believe it.
Again, too good a condition was the problem.
At the very least, if they say, "I'll take the interest," it's possible to extend the repayment deadline in order to earn the interest.
Even though I am sick of how early the war has been settled, it is an anomaly such as getting this far.
After I received the money, I was wondering if I could poke at the tough conditions like a deception.
"Right. If possible, I'd like to ask you about two things. I was going to talk to you later."
(Again, right...)
Hearing Isaac's reply, Viscount Asher was at ease for some reason.
If there was a reason, this favorable condition is also satisfactory.
"The first is that I want you to support Uncle Cooper."
"Give me Uncle Cooper! Not Lord Enfield?
Viscount Asher was shouted and surprised because he was given unexpected conditions.
"Didn't I just say that? When I expand my power, someone who doesn't like me may make unwanted rumors. I'm not offering you any favors."
"But why Uncle Cooper? Well, Lord Welrod would be fine."
"That's an easy reason. Uncle Cooper is just the Attorney General, the one who thinks solidly. As the head of the neutrals, I consider the Wang party and the aristocracy to be the best adjusters against each other. I want you to support Uncle Cooper because he thinks that being the leader of the Neutralists will lead to the stability of the Reid kingdom."
Isaac had a good chance of winning, although he said the best things at the mouth.
I was going to leave it with Count Cooper until the day I needed help so I wouldn't be suspicious.
Even if Isaac asks me to support Count Cooper, I should give priority to benevolence if I have to.
Whatever you say, it was Isaac who helped pay off the key debt.
I'm not Count Cooper.
It makes no sense if you are one who forgets his grace, but it is not a shame if you are one who forgets his grace lightly.
Besides, I'm thinking of another way to tie my mind.
"Second, if there's a problem, come talk to me or Lord Welrod."
"What, is that a condition?
It is completely inconsistent with the terms for making a debt.
Viscount Asher was surprised to see her eyes wide open.
"That's right. Because I'm loaning money to Viscount Asher. It would be troublesome if someone else (...) harassed me from the house (...) in order to get it back properly. Because we need to get back to you safely, and we need to solve the problem quickly here. Of course, I won't help you if I set you up from there."
Isaac's reference to other houses mainly refers to the Count Brander family.
Even if you are thankful for Count Brander, there should be some people out there who are suddenly dissatisfied and resentful when they tell you to return the money.
I hate it when I give back my money, and I could get resented.
Isaac was thinking of this proposal because he wanted to protect his supporters, not just sell favors.
"Are you sure? I don't know if I'll be able to live up to it, even if they give me different terms later."
"I don't mind. In the first place, I'll keep a record of who I lent it to and when and how much, but I'm not going to create a borrowing letter. worthless, such as a borrowing letter without his signature. You can't force a debt on a shield."
"Lord Enfield......"
Viscount Asher shook her body with gratitude.
This interview begins with Count Brander's request for repayment of his debt.
The debt from Count Brander was "you just have to pay me back a little each month".
No deadline had been set.
Because of this, Count Brander asked me for early repayment: "I haven't set a deadline, so if this one tells you to give it back, give it back".
Isaac has taken that into account.
There is no basis for asking for the debt to be repaid, even if they tell you to "pay it back immediately" without a debt.
Even if Isaac, the Duke's debt, can't be substantially overstepped, he will express his willingness not to advance his repayment plans and ask for it.
Moreover, it even comes with the addition that "as long as you are in debt, you will be protected by the Dukes of Enfield and the Marquis of Wellrod".
No, besides, it's too luxurious an accessory.
I can't afford protection to a leading nobleman if I just give him a little or softer delivery.
It means that Isaac is sick of ending the war so quickly.
"There's no reason why they say no to me that far. I would like to borrow it from Lord Enfield. From now on, I support Lord Enfield."
"No, that's why I'm in trouble if you don't support Uncle Cooper."
"Yes, I was."
Isaac says things like trouble, but he was a laughing-minded voice.
Viscount Asher also laughs at her inadvertent condition as she is caught up in it.
"If you know someone who owes you money from Uncle Brander, tell them to borrow it from me, too. I don't speak from you."
"Yes, sir."
- The lending side and the borrowing side.
strange conditions as if that position had been reversed.
But if you're going out with Isaac, you have to get used to strange situations.
Viscount Asher thanked God that the first contact was done in a way that benefited him.
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"So what did you think of this exchange?
Isaac questioned the civilians after Viscount Asher returned with the money.
"Viscount Asher's gratitude was genuine"
"Your heart will be with you, even though you ostensibly support Uncle Cooper"
"I don't think the Marquis Welrod will ever be scolded for lending money without interest."
"Your impression should improve, as merchants can also be compensated for by donations in the form of interest"
"There's also a problem. It's too favorable, so some of them may come out insulting His Excellency. We need to think about what to do."
They give their opinions orally.
Isaac nods satisfactorily, as he was thinking.
"Norman."
"Ha."
Norman had given the opportunity to express his opinion to those who were not usually by Isaac.
That shouldn't be a problem in itself, but I wonder if they'll pay any attention to it.
"Try holding as many bags there as you can with both hands."
"Yes, sir."
The reply was solid, but there was a big hatena mark floating around in my head.
Spread your hands as you are told, and lift the piled bag.
"Then take it to your desk."
Following Isaac's instructions, Norman placed the lifted bag on his desk.
"One, two, three... Sixteen. 160 million leads."
Isaac grabbed one bag and offered it to Norman.
"This money is loaned to the nobles, so I can't give it all to them. I promise to give you the rest when I get back to Wellrod."
"Duh, what do you mean?
"It's a reward. I have money in front of me, so it's just the right opportunity."
"I didn't do what you asked..."
I don't feel like getting rewarded by Norman at the moment.
I was just doing my usual job.
(... Could it be a toy knife stopping fee?
As a result of the distress, I went to a place called Secret Stopping Fee.
But even without a reward, I'm not going to talk to Norman.
From Isaac's mouth, I just wanted you to explain the reason for the reward.
"I certainly didn't do anything remarkable. So I'll give it to you. Matt and the martial arts officers' achievements are easy to understand. It's in the form of a problem and dealing with it. But not the civilian. Civilians have a role to play in doing their day-to-day work so that they don't cause problems. That feat is hard to understand because there are no problems. So it's hard to praise an opportunity like this without thinking about it. He followed me from a very young age, and I went with him to the battlefield. Let me show you that gratitude in the form of a bag of gold. Thanks for everything. Keep it coming."
"My lord..."
Norman finally received a bag of gold from Isaac.
Because I realized why it was in this (...) place (...).
He said it was to show the others a proper appreciation of the work of the civil servants.
So I decided to take it honestly, without saying anything.
"But, my lord. Sure, I feel like Baron Kirby and Baron Henry's reward was about 50 million leads after the war too...... Isn't 160 million leads too much?
"Those two are given the title. Norman hasn't been awarded the title, so it feels like paying for it with money. If you two are going to be dissatisfied, I'm going to give you a reward in the form of an evaluation of your recent work."
"If that's the case, thank you."
Norman was afraid of Matt and Tommy's objections, but if Isaac is going to do something about it, there's no problem.
Don't be jealous, give your coworkers and subordinates a drink.
Norman was honestly pleased that he valued his work highly.
Isaac also thinks Norman is doing well, so this was an act as a pure reward.
Of course, it also meant showing off in front of the other civilians.
This was imitated by the story of "Shingen Takeda was grabbing and giving away Koshu gold as a reward" in the memory of his previous life.
That would not have been a dynamic way of giving rewards so far, but that was why the impact on those who watched was so great.
Isaac seemed to understand how to spend money as Isaac did.
- But here's a miscalculation for Isaac.
Not only did it affect the civilian candidates for the Duke of Enfield, but also the civil servants for the Marquis of Welrod.
Those who hear about the reward for Norman begin to prepare for when one day their turn comes.
- After this day, the muscle tread became a secret boom among the civilians.