The New Civilization of Witches

Chapter 18: Ambassador (Part 2)

Supper underway.

There was a very harmonious atmosphere at dinner.

The 4th prince did not speak about the ore trade because he felt uncomfortable to say anything.

When the prince told the waiter to deliver the dessert, Petrov hesitantly mentioned the trade.

"Your Majesty, according to the previous procedure, today should have been the day when you delivered the ore, but I don't see the ore in the terminal courtyard."

Roland put down his small wooden stick and nodded, "Unfortunately, the northern slope mine collapsed some time ago, this month my people can only try to continue production.

However, the gravel from the collapse has not been cleaned. As scheduled, we will be able to start mining again early next year."

Mine collapsed?

For a moment, Petrov was stunned, was that a coincidence?

However, he quickly realized that the prince did not need to lie.

Otherwise, if he himself went to the North Slope Mine, everything would become clear, so it was clear that by lying Roland would only beat his own face.

"Then..what happened to the ore before it collapsed?"

"That's not much, the amount mined according to convention, my people can't mine more than the amount specified by convention."

Roland emphasized those words in a trained manner, though,

"Master.The Ambassador, the,

You should also remember what happened during the Moon

The devil two years ago, right?"

Of course Petrov remembered it, the cold lasted for four months and in Border Town nearly one in two people starved to death.

The reason is the city

Greed and greed are insatiable Administrative Governor Reynold.

Among the aristocracy there was a natural internal opposition, some nobles even wanted to punish the governor of Reynold afterwards.

But at the end of this incident nothing happened, just because he was the husband of

Second daughter Duke.

Now when this is mentioned by the prince, the,

Petrov got a bad feeling.

"This time will be worse" insisted Roland,

"with what we can get before, it's probably just enough for a two-month meal.

I will try to support my people, but I fear they will not survive the winter, sir. Old ways of trading should be abolished!"

Petrov opened his mouth, but he did not know how to argue. He is not a professional diplomat.

Faced with such a good reason, he really could not point out any problems, so he could only delay the matter for now,

"Your Majesty, I must express my regret. This time it will not happen again.

the previous tragedy, I can lend you food for a month,

and when your people can resume production next year, they can slowly pay off the debt.

"I've sold the ore to Willow Town, we can slowly repay you with their money."

"But ..."

"There was no 'edge-but', yet Roland immediately cut it off, instead,

"they were willing to buy ore with gold royals, and at the same time they sold wheat, cheese, bread, honey, and others in the market.

the price.that we can buy with the nobles we got from the previous transaction.

But, Mr. Ambassador, even if you're willing to lend us food for a month,

will the other five factions agree to your decision?

As far as I know, it's not even easy for Duke Ryan to reach an agreement with another family."

Petrov remained silent, the 4th prince had fixed it. Not only were the five left, he was even afraid that his own father would not agree.

If they want to maintain a monopoly, it is necessary to change the trading scheme, but he does not know how he can have the last word.

He was called an ambassador, but in reality, he was only a spokesperson.

Maybe the Duke doesn't want someone to come to a personal agreement with the city of Borden, right?

Whether it was in the former governor's time or now with the 4th prince, he assigned different candidates each season, and these people were never the rulers of their families.

Regardless of the outcome, he had to try, so when he thought up to this point, Petrov spread his final card.

"Thirty" he raised three fingers

"Stronghold Tongs would buy coarse ores and gems at less than thirty percent of the market price.

I think this price should be higher than the price of Willow City, Your Majesty."

Roland replied, "Indeed higher, but there are still old questions, though,

can you guarantee the approval of all 6 families?"

I'll be right back to

Fort Longsong tomorrow. Once I get the deal, I'll be back with a new contract."

"But my people can't wait that long.

Longsong Stronghold will be a better choice for you and your people.

Willow Town is too far away, so you and your people can also escape to them during the Demon Months," while speaking up until now.

Petrov felt his throat become dry, "but the path is not easy."

Oh my God, what am I doing?

Petrovv's heart was pounding, did he really threaten the prince?

"Haha!"

surprisingly, Roland did not become angry, but instead laughed,

"Mr Ambassador, you seem to have mistaken something, I never thought of retreating to Willow City."

"What do you mean... "Of course, I have no intention of going to Longsong Fortress either."

Roland watched the ambassador's expression with interest,

"I'm not going anywhere."

Petrov momentarily doubted whether his ears were right or wrong.

Fortunately, the prince did not allow this awkward silence to continue for long, and he then explained,

"This winter, I will always stay here in Border Town. Border Town will be the new frontier of our kingdom.

Don't be surprised, friend, I'm not saying nonsense, I can show you a new stone wall on the North Mountain Slope.

"City wall?"

"Yes, connecting the North Slope

The Chinshui Mountain and River are twelve feet high and four feet wide stone walls.

With this, we can defeat the demonic beasts here in Border Town."

Petrov felt his brain power was not enough, when the former ambassador returned last season, he did not mention the city walls.

No, at that time the ruler of Border Town and the people were in Longsong Stronghold, he said,

how could they build a wall with the limited manpower they had?

In other words, when the 4th prince arrived, he immediately started building the city wall?

Even so, until now it had only been three months, so how could they build something in this short amount of time?

Also... What did His Majesty just say?

It was twelve feet tall and four feet wide, connecting the North Slope Mountain and

Shishui River?

Petrov predicted this in his heart,

building a wall of this size is not something that is possible in less than 3 to 5 years,

and first of all he didn't even have enough masons to cut and grind so many stones!

Moreover, Border Town was only a mining town, most of the people living here were just ordinary people.

When he had not even digested this news,

Roland's next sentence also surprised him greatly.

“For ore sales, starting next year I am willing to lower the price by half Sir, but we are not only selling to Longsong Stronghold, because the ore is not very needed.

I think compared to the low ore gain, you would prefer some metal products, though,

like spades, spades and the like."

Here again he stopped, waiting until

Petrov understood the meaning of his words, "

As for the rough gems, we will sell them in the form of an auction, the businessman with the highest bid will be able to buy them.

I prefer to polish the stone myself, but unfortunately in Border Town at the moment there is no one with such ability.

But you said you have the ability to build walls in these few months!

Petrov's heart was about to explode with rage, and what did he mean, Longsong Fortress doesn't need so much ore?

It was only the output of a thousand gold royals, even if its production would be increased, Longsong Fortress could double it!

Two thousand gold royals cannot be handled by Longsong Kubu?

That's a little too arrogant!

He forced back the grievances of his heart, and tried to maintain a calm look,

"Everything you said I remember,

His majesty. I'll be back soon and negotiating with six families.

But, the city walls you mentioned earlier.. I want to look around first. "

"Of course," Roland smiled, saying,

"but don't be too hasty, let's enjoy and finish this king-flavored pastry first.

After that, it's never too late to start, is it Mr. Ambassador?"

#maybe that means little stick

that (pump)