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Chapter 17 Exclusive Agreement
"Blue Tall Wolf fur cross section. That was a wound cut with a sword. It's sharp and smooth. It's not a scratch on that quick monster.
The material that Chum brought had the same cross section. I've never seen a man in a hood since.
If you think about it together, you know how much your arm is.
They take off the hood and bring their faces closer together.
Close! Close!
"Was it soaked?
"... hah... that's why women don't like it.
Put the hood back and step back. Distance's crazy, bitch! Are you still an idiot?!
"Kuhahahaha! Don't say that!
And that's the cost of buying Blue Tall Wolf materials. There are 200,000 dices.
"Nju?!
That's just too much.
"Don't be afraid to dismantle your arms to be super premium. Even if I look at it, it's a professional demolition technique. I was wondering if I could use it as a model to decorate my guild.
"Don't be so embarrassed... I'll be back when you're done talking. I'm keeping the three of you waiting.
"Ah! Wait a minute!
Etha screams at me with her back turned.
"Is there anything else?
"There's one more thing I need to tell you... if there are any of Chum's guys, just get them to show you around and show their faces to the Commercial Guild.
"To a commercial guild?
"It's also a wish from Puka.
"Mr. Puka's? What the hell is going on?
"If you go, you'll see.
…… Okay, I'll go.
After leaving the room and returning to the counter, the receptionists turned towards us all at once.
"I'm alive..."
"There's not a scratch..."
I can hear a hissy voice. Apparently, Etha's guy brought some of them into the training camp here.
What a woman... that crazy bitch...
"Hey! Are you okay?!
"I'm glad you're okay!
"Daisy."
"You didn't get hit?
"I just talked to Etha a little bit.
"Etha...?
"Oh, no. Alliance Master, can you show us the city?
"Whoa! Let us handle this! before that...."
Diniz turns his arm around my shoulder and lowers his voice.
"Dismantling was incredible, and there were more rewards than usual..."
"I was able to dismantle it successfully this time. Lucky for you.
Fufufu. I won't let you out.
"... well, is that okay... so, first of all, the inn?
"No, there's one place I'd like to stop before that. I'd like to show my face to the Commercial Guild. Can you show me around?
"To a commercial guild?
"The Alliance Master told me to show my face.
"Okay. Go shopping and eating while explaining the city. You can still eat cynya, right?
"Of course!"
"Come on! Let's go!
Diniz turned his arm around my shoulder and laughed happily.
After that, we leave the Adventurers Guild and walk the boulevard.
"Let's start with this city.
"Please."
"As you can see, this city has a lot of Wesen like us.
There are two major streets to the east and west and to the north and south, and most of the major facilities are located along the main street.
The gate where we came in is the north gate. Also called the Civilian Gate.
"Civilian gate?
"Because there are many civilian houses on the north side of the city, and it's the gate where civilians come and go most.
I see.
There are many things I don't know about common sense stories in these alleys because I didn't pay attention in the game.
"Next, there are many noble mansions, and the most noble entrance and exit is Dongmen. This is also known as the Noble Gate. The Delce Plateau stretches beyond the east gate, with few monsters originally. It seems that the number of monsters has further decreased in the past three or four years. There are more separate houses for the nobles, and there are no gates for anything but the nobles.
"I don't want to go..."
"Conversely, the west gate is called the slave gate.
……
I can already imagine.
"The Slave Gate has the strongest access for the slaves, and this area is a gathering place for the poor.
"You mean the security is bad.
"As long as there's nothing to do here, you'd better stay away.
"I will.
"The last gate is the South Gate.
"A gate called the Commercial Gate, where many merchants live. There are most shops and things here. It's the busiest place.
"Head for the South Gate and you'll get most of it.
"The Commercial Alliance is also on the south side.
"I see.
"I wonder if the city description is around here. Turning next to the situation in this city.
Broadly speaking, first of all, nobility. The aristocracy basically doesn't involve adventurers or the poor. The opposite is true.
"Conversely, many merchants have fat connections with aristocrats.
"Merchants sell where they can. Be careful when you rub it with a merchant.
"Okay.
What kind of slaves are they treated like?
"Slavery is basically a labor force. They don't have human rights or identity cards. Some of them treat them badly, but most of them work as a labor force and feed them enough to live.
Slaves are pressed with a baked mark called the slave crest and chained together. Once you become a slave, you will never be freed from your status as a slave again.
"Is there no remedy?
"There is. If the person who begged me treated me as a person, not as a slave.
But that's impossible. If you do that, you can see it with white eyes from around you.
I see...
Because I'm not familiar with the system of slaves, I feel a little uncomfortable.
"Next is the merchant. Merchants have aristocracy who deal with aristocrats and civilians, that is, adventurers like us.
"Will Mr. Dorto be a civilian?
"Exactly. Looking luxurious, they're mostly aristocrats. I can tell from the look.
"I mean, it's better not to get involved with them.
"That's how it is. It's better to remember that things around here aren't just the same as in this city, but around the world. Watanabe.
"Engrave it into your brain.
If you don't know this, you'll be fooled and seen lightly when gathering information. It would be cheap if you could give me some materials.
"What else do you want to know?
"Not so far.
Well then, you're eating!
"I can't wait!
Issiteria running around the main street. Diniz looks stunned. Apparently it's the usual thing.
As you head south on the Boulevard and enjoy a bite to eat, you can see a large building with various stickers, contrary to the Adventurer Guild.
"That's a commercial guild!
As we get closer, we see a lot of merchants coming and going from the Commercial Guild.
"There's a shop inside, so if it's simple, it's all there is to it.
"Heh, I didn't know.
"We'll be waiting around here.
"Okay. I'm going to finish my errand.
Join the Commercial Alliance with the three of you for a while.
"Sorry to bother you...."
Open the wooden door and peek into your face, there are many merchants inside. The building is similar to the Adventurers Guild, but the lobby is fairly spacious, with a lot of luggage.
"Mr. Sinya?
"Mr. Dorto?
It was Mr. Dorto who broke up in front of the gate when he called out to me. Registration to the Commercial Guild is essential in order to be a merchant in the city. It's only natural that Mr. Dorto should be here.
"What are you doing here?
"I have a little errand to run. Is Mr. Dorto reporting?
"Yes, because it's my job to report. I'm about to leave, but... if you want to talk, you should go to the reception at the back.
Huh?
"Now I'm done.
"Ah, yes. See you later."
Mr. Dorto bows and leaves once.
"What was that? You went the deepest way. The deepest... the deepest...?!
The woman standing in the deepest corner is a straight bobbed hair that is glossy or light blue. Bird feathers hang from the ears, feather tails of the same color. A bee beast.
The chest is not very big, and under the thin glasses are tight eyes with the same color of eyes as the hair. She is a beautiful woman, but she is a type of woman who gives the impression that it is difficult to get anywhere near her.
And it seems that I am not the only one who thinks so, and there are no strange people around that person.
"I wonder... what's all this about today...
But I think there's a reason to recommend it because it's about Mr. Dorto, and it's better to be honest with him... "
Go to the deepest counter of fear.
"Um...."
…………
"Um...."
Ignore?! Are you crying?!
"Um, I'm sorry.
"Ah! It's me?
The woman who raised her eyebrows slightly and turned her eyes to me pointed at herself and said. There is no one but her because she has come all the way to the back.
I wonder. I guess I did something wrong without knowing... maybe I should go home...
"I'm sorry. This is the first time I've been standing at a counter and talking to you.
Rin's voice, but it's a different type of voice than Etha's. Etha had a more glossy voice, whereas this woman had a pungent image. Though it may be as imagined...
I mean, you've never been in the reception and been spoken to... quite amazing... are you a rookie?
"What are your requirements?
"Ah... the Adventurer Guild Master told me to go here..."
When I answer while showing my registration card, I raise my eyebrows a little and get my registration card.
"... please wait a moment.
"Ah, yes.
You've been waiting for me...
A woman enters the back. The receptionists and the merchants who are looking at me. Why are you so conspicuous when you don't want to stand out...?
"Thank you for waiting. This way, please.
A separate room course is also available. Is this your day? What day is it?
"Yes."
There's another fear with Etha... but I'm going to get behind the woman.
Gachan...
"Please sit down.
When you sit on the recommended couch, a woman sits face-to-face.
Hmm?
"I'm late. I am the Associate Guild Master of the Commercial Guild. My name is Hulina.
"Associate Master?!
"Yes."
I thought you were a rookie, but you were amazing...
But the Sub-Master should be here long enough. And yet, you can't stand at the counter and speak up... and everything's wrong...?
"I know what you're trying to say... I'm a sub master, but I'm selfless and difficult to get close to. Isn't that right? I am aware of it.
"Huh?! Nooo....."
I didn't mean to put it on my face...
"It's true, so you don't have to worry about it.
"More than that! Why did Etha tell you to go here...?
"That's right. Shall I tell you the story at once?
"Please.
"Kaidoo has been granted rights regarding certain technologies. This is a request from Ether to explain it.
"The right to technology?
"I will explain in order.
First, a few days ago, at a commercial guild in the town of Popol, horn rabbit horns had the effect of increasing drug efficacy, and there was an application for rights in the creation of drugs using horn rabbit horns.
"Huh?!
"Naturally, this discovery was wonderful, and Kaidoo, who discovered it, was given the right to do so. I was informed that I would add the registration certificate information to my ID card, but because I had already left Popol at that time, I was contacted by Caidoo to add the information at this Delsmark commercial guild, which is Caidoo's destination.
……
I don't remember running a commercial guild in the city of Popol, and I've never heard of an application. The content of the story is probably the same as that of the patent.
Etha said it was Puka's wish. I mean, after I talked about increasing the potency of the drug, Puka applied to the Commercial Guild in silence. Probably Sylvie, too.
"Those two...."
"I've added the information to the registration certificate I just borrowed.
"Good. Thank you."
…………
Hulina is saying something.
"What is it?"
"... um..."
Yes?
"I know exactly how much that right is. Besides... could you make an exclusive contract with our Commercial Guild?
"... um... I'm sorry about the amateur question, but what is an exclusive contract...?
"Nh!! I'm sorry!
Hulina's face blushed instantly. I know because I was a company animal, but when I talk to a customer about my specialty, If customers don't know the words they know and use as they should, some people may feel stupid and lose their mood.
I can imagine the system of exclusive contracts, but it's a gift from Puka and Sylvie. I don't know, but I can't say yes.
"Let me explain.
Exclusive contracts allow Caidoo to use his rights only with our Commercial Alliance, and instead, our Commercial Alliance promises Caidoo a portion of the sales and various support.
"Don't you want to leave me?
"Of course.
"May I ask you a few questions?
"What is it?
"How much is part of the sales actually?
"When you make a contract, you can often discuss and decide, but in general it's about five percent of sales.
I see.
Before I came to Delsmark, I asked Mr. Dorto a lot of questions. There was a similar story in it, but the reward was about that.
"One more thing, what exactly is the support from the Commercial Alliance?
"We can help you with discounts in commercial guilds or in stores connected to commercial guilds, material sourcing and free lending of facilities. There are other things, but please think that if it's about us, you can accommodate it.
"You're so fat.
"... to be clear, I don't think Kaidoo-sama's rights are too much to spare.
"Can you tell me that? You might go to someone else's, right?
"That's right... I don't know why... but I thought it would be better to be honest with Kaidoo-sama, even if it hurts.
"... that's the deputy master.
Huh?
"I can't do anything like that.
So?!
For the first time, there was a slight change in Hulina's expression.
"You may enter into an exclusive contract.
"Really?!
Today's first Hulinas milestone. I'm a little dazzled and I can't look straight at it...
"Now let's move on to rewards!
My reward...
"Hulina can decide for me.
"Ha?!
I was too surprised to open my mouth.
"What a strange voice.
"Yes, it's coming out! It's the most important part for Kaidoo-sama!
"Hmm... I know, but..."
The inventory contains a lot of money that is not usually a problem, and there is also a lot of material that would be a lot of money if sold. To be clear, I am not in trouble with money.
"After all, Hulina decided. I just have one request.
"Request?
"I want drugs made with this right to be sold as cheaply as possible.
"Is it cheap rather than expensive?
"I think that many medicines, including scratch medicine, are often used by adventurers. Set prices that are out of reach of those who need them most…"
"Is that what you're saying... I see. It is difficult to equate it with ordinary scratch medicine, but I promise not to make it too expensive to reach.
"I'm asking you to make less money. Is it easy to decide here?
"Master has left this opportunity to us. We will also closely regulate the logistics in the market afterwards.
"Hülina is as good as I thought.
"Thank you very much.
"If you promise me that, I'll leave the reward to Hulina.
"... I see. So let's make it 10% of the sales.
"... that? Five percent in general, right?
"Yes."
"... you're getting more, right?
"That's right.
"... why?
"... why?
"Is that a question?!
Am I being played...?
"That's why I'm so worried about being so absent-minded...
"It's not Abnegation..."
"At least you don't seem very interested in money?
"I won't deny it.
"I don't want Kaidoo-sama to make any more losses than I have.
"I don't know if it's for the merchant or not... okay. Hulina told me to take care of it. I'll take care of any reward.
"Thank you very much.
This is a request from me... "
"If you have any discoveries or inventions next, please ask me again.
"... hahaha. Hülina is definitely good for merchants. I don't think you can say no to this.
"Fufufu, thank you.
"... Mr. Hulina. If you laugh like that, I'm sure everyone will stop by even if you're standing at the counter..."
What?
I don't think I've noticed an unexpected shift in the subject.
"You said you were aware of indifference, but you just don't like laughing and talking when there's nothing, right?
"Is that so...?
"You look beautiful. Why don't you change your hair? I'm sure everybody will care and talk to me.
"Hairstyle...?
Hulina touches her hair.
"Maybe you should tie your hair on your head.
"... is that so?
Hulina is worried about her serious face. I think it's just too serious, rather than indifferent.
"What will the contract do now?
"Ah, no. I'm ready, so I was hoping you could come back tomorrow..."
"Okay. Then I'll come first thing in the morning.
"I understand. Good evening, Master Kaidoo. I'll be waiting for you tomorrow.
"Sinya is fine. That's what friendly people call it.
"I see. Dear Sinya,"
On the way out of the room to the lobby.
"That's enough! Let me hit the others!
With the fierce screaming of the woman, the door opens directly beside me, and the shadow that jumped out with momentum hits me.
"Ah! I'm sorry!
The woman who apologized aggressively had long gray hair with waves, light lips on white skin and blue eyes. White pointed ears and tails. You must be a white cat beast. He was wearing a blue flashy dress with a lot of breasts, which he called aristocratic.
"No, I'm fine.
I didn't like getting involved with the nobles, so I went to the lobby in just one word.