I have something to ask of you and Leechee-sama.
The Oliver in front of me cut out like that.
I don't want to intervene with Lord Kane Tully of the Aria Chamber of Commerce.
"To Chairman Tully?"
Oliver nodded and spread a piece of paper on the table.
That's the gold and silver price list that Leechee gave Arnold earlier.
"I have discussed this information with you personally.Perhaps it's not just a simple collection of information, it's a reflection of various global circumstances. ”
(... that's right. You two are never merchants, but you know how hard it is to gather this information.)
Oliver's gentle purple eyes smiled as he stared at Leeche.
"Leechee is already aware of the plans for the currency transformation."... my lord. "
At that signal, Arnold gave permission with his eyes open.
Oliver grabbed the circled letter at the edge of the table and spread it out in front of Leechee.
"Wow..."
Leechee unexpectedly leaked her voice to the beautiful figure that appeared.
It depicts a single eagle.The wings are wide open and have a fine pattern of feathers.Several petals were scattered on top of it, and two swords were crossed.
"It's a very beautiful picture, isn't it?On top of the splendor there is majesty, and even so it's delicate.... "
Too much to fall in love with, but what kind of painting is this?
At the moment of questioning, Leechee fainted.
"Perhaps......"
In view of the flow of the story, it is probably not wrong.
“Are you going to make this complicated pattern a new monetary design?”
"That's your answer."
Oliver said with a refreshing smile, but this was ridiculous.
"After all, you'd be surprised, Mr. Leechee."After all, money must be produced in a state that requires mass production and is free from all imperfections. "
"Oliver-sama is right."Even if you carve a prototype, make a mold, and pour it in, wouldn't you be able to pull it out with such an elaborate design?I have to use very high technology for casting.... "
Having said that, Leechee finally understood.
Looking up at Arnold by the side, I saw Arnold, who was looking at us from the beginning.
(... yesterday, His Highness Arnold touched my ring and gave me the name of the country of Coyol...!)
The presumption that the reason is due to the depletion of gold and silver in Coyol is probably not out of place either.
But Arnold had another point when he named Coyle.
"- Will you use the technical alliance with Coyol country for the casting!?"
……
Arnold's eyes narrowed in joy as he checked with his neighbor.
I knew you had the look I imagined.
"Ah, ahh!"
I was worried about what kind of face I had, so I held my cheeks with both hands.
Probably, I felt the joy on my face.Although I feel embarrassed, I don't think I can help it.
(I can't believe that Lord Arnold wanted to help Prince Kyle.)
You must know how happy Leeche is.If you turn your gaze to Oliver, he will tell you with a nod.
"For your reference."... it wasn't you who gave Coyol's name, it was me. "
“Use what you can. That's all there is to it."
Although it is a frivolous way of saying it, I am happy with what I am happy about.
(... but it also feels uncomfortable)
Without knowing Leechee's chest, Oliver continued.
"The purpose of regular casting is to prevent the circulation of gold.If we are going to rebuild it, we want to make it harder to make the platinum itself.Because it is difficult for those who want to make gold to imitate it with Coyote's technology that is specialized in making fine gold work. ”
……
"I would like to consult with the Aria Chamber of Commerce on how to send gold and silver to other countries after the casting, and talk about the necessary procurement for the casting.How about that, Mr. Leechee? "
"Of course, I will not hesitate to cooperate if I can help you."I'd like to call Chairman Tully right away.... "
Leechee looked up at Arnold's eyes and said something about the discomfort she felt earlier.
You two are lost, aren't you?
…………
At the moment I pointed out, Arnold's eyebrows narrowed.
Oliver's eyes curled up in amazement.Leechee's guess seems to be correct.
“Why did you feel that way?”
Arnold stays silent and observes Leechee against Oliver, who seems a little in a hurry.
Leechee said as she turned her attention to them.
“The gold coin with this elaborate design can be manufactured with the technology provided by the Coyol country.… but even if it were technically possible to manufacture, it would be too costly to manufacture. ”
The price of a product is not determined by the value of the raw material.
It also includes equipment, human resources, transportation and purchase of costs to make it, and the amount of money required to distribute the finished product.
It is the same with gold and silver.
If it cost more than one gold coin to issue, the more it was issued, the poorer the country would be.
"Isn't it desirable to consult with President Tully in order to keep the cost down?"In other words, depending on the calculation results of the Aria Chamber of Commerce, it seems that there was no casting plan..... "
"...... this is...... this is......"
"And His Highness Arnold."
Leechee looked up again, and Arnold looked down slightly.
"When I heard about the casting from His Highness, I said," Are you going to change the currency of Galkhain to one with low gold and silver content?'I asked the question. but.... "
The reply to that was something that Arnold and the others couldn't help but think, "That's right."
“What you said was somewhat vague.At the time, I thought you were hiding something from me, but I was hoping it would be more perfectly concealed if it were His Highness Arnold.... or a joke that's obviously a lie. ”
……
"Therefore, I felt that His Highness Arnold might have something to worry about, rather than something to hide."
I wonder if that led to a foolish reply from Arnold and the others.
Oliver looks at Arnold with a soft smile.
Come on, my dear. My fiancée seems to have an idea.
……
"Come on, why don't you talk to me inside your heart?"I may be able to help you. ”
The words surprised Leeche.
Don't you know what your Highness is worried about, Mr. Oliver?
"Usually, you can talk to me a little bit more."It seems that you have considered the [alternative proposal] for this matter once..... "
But Arnold, with his cheek stick on the armrest of the bench, just said it with a boring expression.
"... that's an unrealistic solution, no matter what."
Even so, Arnold and the others were bare words.
Arnold is always realistic.It seems that Arnold is unwilling to come up with [unrealistic solutions] from such a man.
"It's a plan that's close to a dream story, and you could say it's ridiculous.That's why we don't have to consider another plan, it's just a fool's plan that we've already truncated. "
"... well, if you say so..."
But, Your Highness, Arnold.
Leechee looked straight up at Arnold and opened her mouth.
“If you really want it, isn't it a viable dream?”
"...... what?"
Arnold looks at Leechee in amazement.
However, Leechee believed it, so she continued to explain it with her true face.
“Bringing dream stories closer to reality. I think Lord Arnold's brains and skills are strong enough.In addition, like the country of Coyol and the Aria Chamber of Commerce, you have the attitude of cooperating with others. ”
"... you are..."
Arnold leaned his eyebrows and asked Leechee.
"Are you really going to trust me everywhere?"
"Yes, I have to ask you to prove to me that for the two months since we met today, Your Highness."
……
Leechee doesn't believe in Arnold's power because she knows the future.
I've seen his behavior so close.
"Can't you trust Lord Arnold with your help?"
Arnold holds his eyebrows to the question.
"Even if your Highness feels like a dream tale, it might be different for someone else."With the technology and knowledge of a third party, it can be a viable dream.When people have the same dream, they may see the outline. "
"... there is no such person"
“What do you think? I mean, that's....."
Arnold's hand touched Leechee's side.
With his fingers facing upwards, his gaze overlaps with Arnold's.
"Leeche"
Even though he didn't have to do that, Arnold spoke to Leeche in a slightly lower voice than usual.
Is there anyone who believes in the reality of things that are not in shape?
……
I wonder why Arnold has such lonely eyes.
Leechee can't say anything when she tries to open her mouth.Because Arnold's eyes looked down on us, and he seemed to reject Leeche's words.
-My lord.
Oliver's voice made Leechee jump her shoulders.
Arnold tongues small, then lets go of Leechee.Just then I heard a knock from the door.
"Lord Arnold. Lady Oliver." I don't want to give you time for tomorrow's security. "
……
In response to the knight's voice, Leechee stood up from the couch.
"Well, I'll excuse you for once.I'll make sure to talk to the Aria Chamber of Commerce. "
"Mr. Leechee, I'm sorry."
“If there's anything I can do to help, let me know....... Your Highness Arnold, I'll see you at dinner later. "
"..... ahh"
Arnold said as he took Leechee's hand as he stood up and tangled his fingers.
Later.
"...... ah"
That's what he said, and the air just now is out.
I didn't have any terribly lonely eyes, and I didn't have the gesture to suppress Leeche's words.Leechee replied in a small voice, puzzled.
"... yes..."
Then, after greeting the knights, I left the room.
(I thought you were in a bad mood......)
Apparently, that's not the case.
(Could it be... that was something you were struggling with?)
If so, what is that against?
When I think about it, my head is filled with Arnold.I felt like I wanted to know as much as I could about what he was thinking and what he was concerned about.
Because of that, I don't realize that the person who killed the sign was right next to me.
Hey, hey, hey.
Grabbing her arm and pulling her into the shadow of a pillar, Leechee blinked.
Raul, who pressed Leechee's back against the wall and blocked her mouth with his palm, laughed at Curtis.
"It's sunny now and you're alone, young lady"
"...... muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
With her mouth blocked by a large hand, Leechee squinted at him.