Chapter 202: |
Chapter 202
“We are rather grateful, Master!”
“I admire you even more!”
“Thank you, Marquis!”
Impressed(?) There was an uproar.
The supply has been confirmed, and specific issues such as the price of the vaccine and the initial supply will be discussed at a later date.
‘It’s going to take time to get into mass production.’
This time, as a matter of urgency, the vaccine was made by collecting the cowpox virus directly from infected cows, but the supply was limited.
It was necessary to establish a system of mass production.
There are two ways to produce vaccines on modern Earth: fertilized eggs and cell cultures.
Among them, cell culture was not possible due to the limitations of the technology.
He had to use fertilized eggs.
Fortunately, the method of using fertilized eggs was not difficult and it was possible to implement it sufficiently.
Creating a sterile space was a challenge, but it seemed that the power of magic and alchemy could solve it.
‘We’re going to have to build a big production plant.’
Raymond didn’t just want to sell vaccines to the Kingdom of Droughton and the Kingdom of Houston.
He was aiming for people from all continents in the long term.
In addition, the plan to make other vaccines as well as smallpox in the future required a large production plant.
“Let’s build it on a reasonable scale and gradually expand it as new markets open up.”
After he had finished talking about the vaccine, King Macapell III spoke again.
“But what reward are you going to get?”
“What?”
“Isn’t the supply of vaccines entirely for our Kingdom? I want to repay my gratitude to my Master.” Macapell III said softly.
“I admire Master’s nobility, but I also hate it a little when I see it like this. I want you to know how I want to give you a gift of appreciation.”
“Yes, Marquis Penin. I admire the Marquis’ high heart, but if he continues to do so, our Kingdom of Droughton will be in trouble. Sometimes, please be greedy.”
Durak shook his head in disapproval, and Macapell III slapped him.
“Count Durak, my master doesn’t even know what greed is.”
“Perhaps? In any case…… People that are too nice gets in trouble. Now that you are a prince, let your greed be for the people of Rafald, if not for your personal greed.”
‘…… I’m greedy, you idiots?’
Raymond looked stunned.
Was it because his image-making was too perfect?
They were all misunderstandings that were too serious.
“Well, even the system made such a ridiculous assessment.”
[Your commerciality is the highest failing grade (absolute minus hand rating) in every way!]
Raymond remembered the message and made a displeased face.
‘Yes, I’m going to show you my commerciality. Now that you’ve said that, I should be greedy in earnest.’
That’s when the quest came to mind.
[Happy Troubles triggers a bonus quest!]
[Win the Best Prize!]
(Personal Quest)
Good deeds: Great cause level
Difficulty: None.
Quest Description: You’re contemplating a prize for a great favor. Your choices will determine the content of the award. Win the best prize! Your prize will be rated on an A, B, and C scale to give you a bonus reward!
Rewards: Depends on rating
Raymond frowned.
He had received a similar quest before.
It was after clearing out the malignant boils Dark Blade Guild in the Ghetto Bay District.
At that time, Raymond had no personal ambitions and received only compensation for the slums.
‘This time is different! I’m going to get the best amount of money ever!’
He started to think about it.
The easiest thing to do is to ask for money directly.
The financial situation of the Kingdom of Droughton after the war was also not good.
It would be a lot of work just to supply food cheaply, and even if he asks for money, he won’t get much.
‘I’ve got to think of another way, this time it’s worth the money.’
But Raymond shook his head.
‘As long as the Kingdom of Droughton is not part of the Cross League Empire, it is impossible to receive a fiefdom.’
Nobles in the Cross League Empire can receive titles and fiefdoms from other countries within the Alliance.
This is because their lineages are often intricately intertwined.
There was even a title known as the “Elder King,” in which the paternal and matrilineal thrones were inherited at the same time, and the king of several countries was also present. Royalty often married each other, and this was often the case.
In any case, it was impossible to receive the fiefdoms of the Kingdom of Droughton.
‘I had to find another exquisite way.’
‘Do they have anything to offer?’
Raymond thought about it nervously, but he couldn’t think of anything.
When Raymond was so troubled and speechless, the Droughton ministers were once again amazed.
“He is the light afterall.”
“I guess he is thinking of how to be greedt, hehe.”
“If I were a god, I would have asked for the royal treasure.”
Raymond was hot.
‘What about a royal treasure?! How much money will I make when I sell it? I am trying to get something better, you idiots.’
Raymond closed his eyes and thought of a map of the Kingdom of Droughton.
‘I’m sure there will be a reward for money.’
‘Money. Money. Money.’
He thought desperately.
‘Do I want them to reduce the trade tax? But the volume of trade itself isn’t huge, so it won’t mean much.’
Raymond thought with resentment. “Because of these mountains…”
As long as there are no mountain ranges in the way, there will be plenty to be gained from trade. However, it was impossible due to the terrain conditions.
‘You can’t pass through the plains of the mountains.’
There were more than just mountains south of Rafald.
There was a narrow plain between the mountains.
‘There’s water in the way on that flat side, so that’s a problem.’
A single stream could have been passed by a bridge or a boat, but that was not the case.
There were as many as two rivers and lakes on a narrow plain.
In the southernmost part is a river coming up from the Kingdom of Droughton, and on the Rafald side is another river.
There was even a large lake between the two rivers, so there were three water barriers.
People couldn’t get through it by bridge or boat.
Raymond shook his head in disappointment.
‘If these waters were connected, we could just go with a boat.’
But that’s the moment I thought about it.
‘Huh? Wait?’
An idea popped into my mind.
It’s also colossal.
It was such an enormous idea that even when he thought of it, he froze.
“Master?”
“Marquis Penin?”
Macapell III and Durak called, but they did not receive an answer.
The thought he had just had swirled through his mind.
‘…You just have to connect the three waters into one.’
Raymond swallowed.
‘We’re building a canal. Then we can connect the Rafald Region and the kingdom of Droughton by river.’
It wasn’t an impossible idea.
No, it was quite possible.
First of all, there is a large lake in the middle, so the actual digging section was very short.
And the land on both sides was the same height, and even it was made of dirt rather than rocky, making it the perfect condition for building a canal.
These were the facts that Raymond had discovered during his previous research in the province of Rafald.
Raymond also noted one great significance.
‘It’s not just the Rafald region and the Kingdom of Droughton. The Kingdom of Houston and the Kingdom of Droughton are connected by water. It is also centered in the province of Rafald.’
Raymond swallowed again.
The two countries are connected by water.
He was thrilled by the sheer significance of it.
“The province of Rafald will be the center of bilateral trade!”
At this time, Macapell III was working hard to improve relations with the Kingdom of Houston.
In particular, they were trying to expand their trade.
For the Kingdom of Droughton, the Kingdom of Houston was the gateway to the Cross League Empire.
If you trade with the Kingdom of Houston, you will be able to trade the goods you need with the Cross League Empire next door, not with the distant Free City Union.
However, due to the rugged terrain of the Rafald region, they could not find a way in, and the drilling of a canal would solve the problem.
What if the two countries start trading in earnest?
‘I’m going to make a lot of money from the toll on the waterway!’
But that wasn’t all.
The province of Rafald, located in the middle of the two countries, will become the center of trade and will flourish immensely.
The people of Rafald will be able to live a much more prosperous life than they do now.
‘If the people of the estate are well-off, I will be rich. I’m going to be the richest prince in the kingdom of Houston!’
Combined with the medical industry, the province of Rafald will flourish tremendously.
So it had to be done.
There was only one catch.
‘…… What about the construction costs?’
Raymond’s eyes trembled.
When it is completed, it will surely bring him immense wealth.
However, the cost of construction was a problem.
‘No matter how low you set it, we will need a few million pennas. Where will we get the money?’
Healer Loan?
‘I’ve borrowed enough now.’
‘I feel like they’ll lend me more if I ask for it, but I’m afraid to borrow more.’
‘…But it’s too much of a business to give up. When it’s finished, we’ll be able to rack up some money. But I don’t have the money.’
If so, there is only one way.
He had no choice but to rip off other people’s money.
In other words, they had to find a co-investor.
Raymond gathered his thoughts and opened his mouth with a firm face.
Finally, the skill was revealed.
[As a healer lord, you’re negotiating with the territory unit!]
[Skill, ‘The Art of Negotiation’ is manifested!]
His tongue smoothed.
Raymond opened his mouth with his trademark “look for others.”
“What reward will you receive, Master?”
“In lieu of compensation, I would like to make a suggestion. I have a plan to make my country and the kingdom of Droughton prosperous greatly. Would you like to hear it?”
Everyone in the hall listened.
Raymond began to explain, and the crowd’s eyes widened.
Connecting the two countries by water!
It was an unconventional idea.
The hall was filled with surprise.
“Great……!”
“Indeed, the light of the Kingdom of Houston! I can’t believe you’re thinking about this!”
“If this continues, we will be able to trade directly with the Cross League Empire, which will be a huge benefit to our kingdom of Droughton!”
Raymond smiled inwardly in repentance.
Judging by the reaction, it seemed that the co-investor would be successfully attracted.
“But not enough with the Kingdom of Droughton alone.”
Raymond thought of another object to extort money from.
‘Your Majesty the King will have to invest money. It’s going to be a big win for the Kingdom of Houston too.’
Raymond’s eyes lit up.
Extort money from King Oden.
Just imagining it made him feel happy.
“I’ll take the money from the treasures handed down to the royal family.”
Raymond had such a pleasant thought.
* * *
Meanwhile, King Oden was doing something unexpected.
“What do you think, Your Highness?”
“I have improved a lot. Thank you.”
He was being treated!
Moreover, the healer was not Count Helien.
A beautiful woman was healing King Oden.