History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 358
358fury. Why A/S is scary (3)
‘This… … Tsk.’
King Venetogna clicked his tongue without realizing it..
The contract I just received from Lloyd.
Because of the content, I felt two conflicting feelings at once..
‘Phew. How should Gwaine take this?.’
On the other hand, I cursed as soon as I saw it..
But on the other hand?
A feeling of relief bloomed..
Naturally, his eyes became harsh when looking at Lloyd..
“I took a good look at the contract you presented..”
“thank you.”
“To summarize, are you asking your family to provide an amount equivalent to 5% of the value of the logistics traveling through the Pantara Mountains Railway as the cost of railway maintenance??”
“Yes, you got the point right..”
Lloyd smiled brightly..
King Venetogna's brow furrowed..
“It's maintenance cost. No matter how I look at it, this feels like customs tax exploitation..”
“Even if you accept it that way, I have nothing to say. In fact, isn't it up to you to attach a title to the cost?.”
“Do you acknowledge that there is also a customs tax?.”
“However, I would be sincerely grateful if you could also acknowledge that the maintenance costs of a railroad operated in such a difficult mountainous area would be enormous..”
“Hmm.”
“It's true. Frequent snowstorms cover the railroad tracks, freeze them, and icicles and water drip from the slopes, damaging the roadbed. Sleepers and gravel on the roadbed should also be inspected daily. Since manpower is required for such a series of processes, labor costs are continuously incurred in addition to material costs. And there is more.”
“……Is there more??”
“of course. A simple station was built at the top of the canyon crossing the mountain range. It is a space where people and logistics can rest. The facility also serves as a residential facility for railroad management personnel. In other words, maintenance fees for this place are also continuously required. Because of the food, clothing, and supplies the resident caretakers need to consume..”
“If you do that, are you saying you're going to put all of that on the person??”
“This is a railroad that I worked hard to build. We would appreciate it if you could understand this as a usage fee. Moreover, if the cost is about 5% of the total logistics value, you will have plenty left over..”
“…….”
“Isn't it??”
“……Tsk.”
King Venetogna clicked his tongue..
In fact, there was nothing wrong with what Lloyd said..
It was a direct trade with Magentano, which was rising to become the hegemony of the continent..
What does that mean?.
All the goods that had been moving around the mountain range until now would be concentrated on that trade route..
And it won't just be his own kingdom, Veneto..
‘All logistics from neighboring countries will pass through the land of Gwain and cross the trade routes of the mountain range. Even if you only receive the transit tax, the benefits will be enormous..’
In fact, more than direct trade.
The benefits will be much greater.
Just the fact that it is along a direct trade route.
The economic ripple effect that will occur throughout the country will be truly enormous..
So, if you deduct an amount of about 5 percent,?
This means that this side can also do enough business to overflow..
“So, how do you plan to collect maintenance costs??”
“Oh, that will also be written down below..”
“Hmm?”
“There, just a little further down that section, yes, there it is..”
“Convert maintenance costs into gold coins... … I will collect the money directly every quarter.?”
“yes. Here, if you have this Bone Dragon, it will be easy to move a few boxes of gold coins..”
“…….”
This guy really planned it out..
King Venetogna felt it again.
Lloyd also nodded inwardly..
‘Yes. Of course I planned it..’
Actually, it's really obvious..
It was a large-scale construction project that had already been undertaken..
But I didn't want to end this project with only the eyes of summer from the Magentano royal family..
‘Moreover, realistically, it is true that maintenance costs are incurred..’
I was planning on leaving a few dozen orc warriors behind..
In addition, several elven archers were planned to remain as personnel to manage the slope..
When I think about their food and living expenses and the material costs for facility management, a dark cloud naturally forms in my heart..
‘That's all my money!’
There are people who benefit from using trade routes..
It was very unfair to spend one's own money to maintain the trade route..
That's why.
I have been calculating expected maintenance costs over the past few days..
I also calculated how much I would have to pay to leave a lot of extra money..
Thanks to you, I was able to get the answer.
‘5 percent of total logistics value. That's enough. Maintenance can be done generously. The remaining money is used for living expenses at the Frontera estate..’
Then the household?
It will be your pension for the rest of your life in the future..
The honey pot becomes richer and more abundant..
‘Well, of course, I still have a lot of wealth thanks to the Dragon King sponsorship membership. Still, you don’t know life.’
Life is about not knowing when and how your source of income will be cut off..
This is a world where even banks that were thought to be infinitely reliable sometimes go bankrupt..
Moreover, the Dragon King sponsorship membership is?
100I felt like I couldn't trust it one percent..
‘The Dragon King, that sleepyhead, he was very moody..’
In my opinion, Dragon King Berkis was extremely moody..
He was a bastard who only liked to roll around, but he was also equipped with an evil personality, no, he was even a dragon..
That's why.
‘Who knows when in life you will make a mistake and get angry at that sleepyhead. So, you need to get at least one insurance..’
Dragon King sponsorship membership is powerful, but.
On the other hand, it is also an unstable source of income..
Moreover, if you exclude that, the remaining sources of income are?
There were corners where each one was not secure..
‘The same goes for the support the King gives to the territory. It's a fund that can be cut off at any time if something ugly happens. Taxes and water taxes collected from Lacona territory? It's a pity that it's a bit expensive.’
So, if a strong and generous source of funding is added,?
The honey pot will become stronger and sweeter..
So, if you receive funds for maintenance from the Veneto Kingdom,?
‘Just right. Stable and well funded.’
That's why.
After calculating and predicting, today.
After kidnapping King Venetogna, he coaxed him, offered his services, and finally presented him with a contract..
‘Because life is long and you always need money.’
Thinking back on the motto,.
Lloyd glanced at the bottom of the contract..
“So, you can pay the amount specified in the contract for the next 50 years from the next quarter..”
“50……years?”
“yes. It won't be a very long period of time..”
King Venetogna asked back as if it was absurd..
Lloyd responded as if it was an extremely natural condition..
“If there are no special variables such as war or natural disaster, this direct trade route will last not just 50 years, but 500 years. You can continuously benefit from trade routes over a long period of time. But wouldn’t it be a profitable business with an initial investment of only 50 years??”
“But if a war or natural disaster really happens…….”
“Oh, there are also special terms related to that below. Yes, there. Can you see it??”
“…….”
King Venetogna kept his mouth shut..
really was.
‘War or natural disaster... … Or, if a similar variable occurs and the trade route is closed... … Can you temporarily stop paying the maintenance fees specified in the contract? Huh.’
The King looked at Lloyd with meaningful eyes..
At this point, it wasn't even obnoxious anymore..
No, it's ridiculous, but I was impressed..
I just prepared so thoroughly?
It wasn't just because of that..
‘50The period set in years is so exquisite. You kept the line right. It is most appropriate for giving the feeling that it is moderately long but not too excessive. Besides, considering this guy’s age… … Yes, he just wants to drink sweet water from the kingdom of Gwaine until he grows old and dies..’
It's so blatant.
That was another level of exquisite adherence to the line..
Even this guy is gently shrugging his shoulders when he looks at me like this..
‘The boldness and shamelessness of not hiding one’s intentions. You have everything you need.’
Thanks to you, I couldn't help but laugh.
In the end, King Venetogna nodded..
“good. I understand what you mean..”
“That's what you said……?”
“I agree to your contract offer..”
“thank you!”
When he said he would sign a contract, he bowed at 90 degrees at the speed of light..
Lloyd also took out a pen and an inkwell from his pocket..
The sword was presented to the king at a speed like a gale..
“……haha. Right Now? Are you asking me to sign here??”
“Yes, worthy ruler of the Kingdom of Veneto..”
“However, for the person's signature to be effective, the king's seal must be engraved on the contract. Instead of doing this here, how about walking together to the palace?.”
“Yes, these are extremely reasonable and grateful words. Haona-”
“Haona?”
“Maybe he will change his mind while he is eating at the palace, but that is the only thing I am afraid of, as a timid person..”
“……haha?”
“So, how about you at least sign here??”
“Tsk. If you don't sign, they're going to kidnap you again..”
“sorry.”
“Huh. I don't even deny it. Such shamelessness.”
“sorry about that too.”
“……I understand. Then give it to me.”
the king accepted the pen.
There was no reason or time to worry anymore..
He signed his official signature at the bottom of the contract..
At the same time, he didn't forget to send a flashing glance towards Lloyd..
“But I'm saying this because I have a question after signing..”
“Yes, please come to Xiamen.”
“You said earlier that you only have to pay the maintenance fee starting next quarter. But why? Why don't I have to pay this quarter??”
“Ah, that's a service.”
“…….”
The king was once again speechless..
Lloyd smiled more calmly..
So I entered the palace with the king..
There, the contract was officially signed and received the king's seal..
It was the moment when I finally received a contract with the terms I wanted..
‘good. Just right. Now it's guaranteed that I'll have a pot of honey until I get really old and die..’
The more I thought about it, the more magnificent my heart became..
Although there is still work to be done to prevent the restoration of fate,.
A new hope rose in me that if I could just get over that hurdle, my unemployed life would unfold like a flowery path..
But that was then..
“Lloyd Frontera..”
While I was deep in thought, I heard the voice of King Venetogna..
It was a voice that somehow had a subtle aura to it..
“There's something I'd like to ask you..”
“Ah, yes. Please ask.”
“Do you have a lady with whom you promised to look forward to the future??”
“…….”
Lloyd was silent..
I realized it as soon as I heard it.
‘Ah, it's been a while. Artisan Attack.’
He answered, trying hard to suppress a bitter smile..
“Hey, sorry..”
“Umm?”
“Is there any reason you asked me that question? … I think it's because you have a daughter who is full of marriage..”
“haha? Did you read his mind??”
“No, I didn't read it, but I guess I expected it..”
In the end, a bitter smile came out..
Lloyd's prediction turned out to be true..
In fact, King Venetogna was thinking about an arranged marriage while looking at Lloyd..
The reason was simple.
It was because it was so disgusting..
So if you become an ally?
I also had the expectation that it would become an extremely dependable being..
‘Because Gwain is confident in his ability to see people. This guy is definitely a thing. He is mean and selfish to others, but he is very caring towards those around him..’
King Venetogna was sure.
It was thanks to seeing the Pantara Mountains railway site earlier..
‘Safety equipment was installed throughout the site. The workers' accommodations were also built solidly. It means that you do not carelessly wield your subordinates like tools. Moreover, if this marriage goes through, it will mean that the royal family, who is favored by the Magentano royal family, will be related by blood. How can there be no benefit to that?.’
I had several daughters anyway..
If you give one of them in marriage to Ija,?
It was calculated that it would be of sufficient benefit to both the daughter's future and the royal family..
However, there was also a side to Lloyd that King Venetogna did not recognize in advance..
The point was that Lloyd had a very realistic 21st century view of marriage..
‘Ugh. What can I do with a woman I haven't even seen... … And with such a grand family? It's crazy. If you get this offer, you'll be crazy. Do you want me to live in my wife's house for the rest of my life? Would you say I'm crazy?.’
Anyway, I wanted to get married for love..
I also wanted to meet an ordinary person of not too grand status and live a normal life..
Although it is a small country, he is marrying a royal princess..
Aren't these the perfect conditions for shackling one's own neck?.
“Again, I am truly sorry..”
“……Hmm, I don’t think it’s a marriage conversation that will harm you either.?”
“All I can say is that I am sorry. sorry.”
In times like this, it's best to just say no..
If you make a lame excuse for no reason?
An unfortunate situation may arise where you are caught up in that excuse and are at a loss for an answer..
Lloyd, who had previously experienced numerous expert attack defenses(?), engraved that fact into his bones and hit a cold iron wall..
And I got out before I got caught any further..
“If so, thank you for today’s agreement. In addition, I will convey to my lord the cooperation that the rightful ruler of this land has graciously promised..”
“……Hehe, please do that. I will seriously think about marriage later when I have time..”
“I'm really sorry about that, but it's going to be a bit difficult. Well then, that's it.”
Decorated with iron walls until the very end,.
quickly retreated from the palace.
By any chance, will I catch you again?.
Together with Haviel, I quickly jumped on Yongyong’s back..
got off to a strong start.
“Let's go!”
Kwaaang-!
Yongyong fiercely kicking the ground.
The rest of the flower beds in the square were shattered by those footsteps..
The moment we achieve all our goals in the Kingdom of Veneto and take off..
A message appeared before Lloyd's eyes, announcing the birth of a new admirer..
Ding dong.
[You have successfully completed a large-scale international construction project that will be remembered in history by demonstrating the driving force to unite various races, the cunning to manipulate and threaten even the spirits, and the cunning to achieve your goals by coaxing and appeasing other countries..]
[As a result, the races that participated in the construction, the spirits that were manipulated, the foreign countries that were deprived of sweet water, and even the Satans of Hell who watched this all nodded and gave praise in agreement..]
[A new tribute, has been created.]
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