
"Thank you for your willingness to attend this afternoon's meeting. I, Lugalgin Alhold, head and intelligence representative of the Bana'an Kingdom, express my utmost gratitude to the guests."
We use the mall conference rooms that are usually rented out for specific events. This conference room is very large, can accommodate up to 200 people more. This time, however, there were only 10 people in the room and a round table.
Although there were 10 people, only three people were seated. To my left sits a representative from Akadia. I didn't expect mother to send a noble to this meeting at all. Lucky for me because my mom sent people who knew me.
A representative of Akadia named Marlien Awan, a long black-haired man pigtailed in a man bun style with a dress full of white and blue base ornaments. A striking feature is its sharp chin, like its view. He was the client who booked the motorcycle when I just won Battle Royale.
On my right side, sat a man with generic features, brown hair and brown eyes. However, I know very well that this man's face is a fake. Ibla wore a silicone mask made by the Emir.
"It doesn't need to be formal like that. I've known you for a long time, Gin."
"Yes, right. And again, there's no way I'm turning down an offer from a person who has done so much for Agade." Ibla turned her eyes. "To the Akadian representative, please introduce, my name is Sarru, the leader and representative of Agade."
Haha, and Ibla used my name.
"Ah, what an honor it is for me to see Mr. Sarru's face. My name is Marlien Awan. I am an Akadian representative and a person who has been entrusted by the leader to communicate with the head of State intelligence."
After the two of them introduced themselves, we chatted a bit and made small talk, trying to dilute the atmosphere.
Behind us, there were some people standing guard. Behind me are Emir, Inanna, Shu En, and Jeanne. Behind Ibla, stood a person wearing a gorilla mask. From his height, I estimate Ninmar. Behind Marlien, stood two men dressed in black military attire, not the color of the country's military.
However, what concerned me was one person with long black hair, touching the collar. His face looks a little fat. Even if she was wearing a silicone mask, I would never be able to forget her aura. I've known him for three years. There's no way a silicone mask could make me forget.
Given that Akadia is an organization of important and influential people in this kingdom, I think it is commonplace that he is also a member in it. Moreover, he was also a noble.
If Illuvia had not changed, still emitting the same aura as SMA, like this figure behind Marlien, I might never have smashed her shoulder. Yes, what happened let it happen. Now, I need to focus on this meeting.
"Well, how about we start getting into the main topic of conversation?"
I'm ending our pleasantries. When I said it, Shu En went to Marlien and Jeanne approached Ibla. They put a map next to Marlien and Ibla, then came back behind me.
They both opened and started reading the document.
In that folder, there was a document containing the offer I gave. Rather than an offer, rather, a rule that I would have applied.
It's the same thing I said to Mom. Basically, I'm trying to regulate illegal transactions made by organizations in this country. The arrangement I mean is the maximum quota of illegal transactions of each organization.
I will not supply the children as compensation as the Cleinhad family has done. The compensation I will give is a privilege, that the agent schneider will help them so that the transactions made are not smelled by the military, police, or civilians. If necessary, we will facilitate such transactions and meetings.
"When you look at it at a glance, your offer is very, very uninteresting" Marlien responded. "However, if read carefully, you not only ignore the nepotism and bribery that we might do, but even protect us. Is that really so?"
"Yes, that's right." I vindicate Marlien. "However, keep in mind. The bribery and transactions that we will protect are only transactions that you report and are still under the quota. If you make transactions without reporting or outside the quota, then we will not be responsible if something bad happens."
We are not responsible, read we will do something that harms you. Marlien knew exactly what I meant and returned her eyes to the document in her hands.
I actually sent the document to my mother. So, I'm sure, actually Marlien came just for formality.
"Representative of Agade, any questions?"
"Say, will state intelligence also be willing to help us in official business?"
"Eh?"
Although it wasn't tight, I could hear a surprised Jeanne behind me. It seems that he was surprised when he heard Ibla, who claimed to be Sarru, mention official business, not illegal.
"Can I know what help you're talking about?" I asked for clarity.
"We, Agade, also have several companies engaged in import and export. Our request is simple. We want to put your names in the negotiations. If necessary, you make a letter of recommendation stating that state intelligence approves of our efforts, to convince the negotiating opponent that we are indeed official."
"Hehe," I chuckled at Ibla.
"Unfortunately, you will never get a letter of recommendation from state intelligence. I mean, which fool would believe that state intelligence made a letter of recommendation, right?"
"You're not wrong. But–
"But you think I can ask for a letter from another agency, like customs, to make a letter of recommendation for you, right?"
Ibla gave no answer. He just smiled as he rested his chin on top of the hand
I did not answer immediately, but looked back left, towards Shu En who was standing near Inanna.
Realizing my sight, Shu En spoke up.
"If you want it, I can get that letter of recommendation this week as well. Just give the company data you mean."
"Alright, that's quite helpful. Later, I'll send the company's data to Lugalgin."
"Hoo, so Agade also has an export import company." Marlien got into the conversation. "Mr Sarru, if you're interested, how about we work together? You import the goods I want, I'll spread them in my area."
"If it's going to bring profit, why not?"
"Alright, let's talk about it another time. Lugalgin," Marlien turned to me. "If we want to hold a meeting for official business, will state intelligence facilitate us as well? As a witness."
"The cost of your tickets and accommodation will be borne by each of you."
The three of us laughed out loud with the response I gave.
Although the three of us laughed out loud, the people standing there were no laughing. They pay attention to each other, just in case any side decides to act foolishly by launching an attack.
After that, we continued the negotiations on what I could and what I could not give. The two of them also began to offer several offers and requirements.
Some other things like they would be willing to send a representative to be a witness, along with a schneider agent, if any other organization would agree to the rules that I would be applying or would want to make a transaction.
Although there was a slight problem with the other organizations that might be opposed, I did not bring it to the surface. The two of them must have also realized the matter and started to prepare themselves for battle.
At the end of the negotiation, the two of them gave me a document. The document given by Ibla is a report of the Susek family's massacre last night. The document Marlien gave me was a list of agents who opposed me. Even though all the agents who defied me were already laid off, there was a possibility of one or two who declared treasonous allegiance. The documents Marlien gave me will do me quite a favor.
They declare this document as free service, as a good faith to cooperate.
Seriate
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