Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 121
Count Envelde da Bosha.
It was the identity of a wild boar running wild..
"Nobles have a strong tendency to believe that their actions can be secretive even though they employ numerous servants. Some even believe that the truth was completely hidden by simply hiring outside personnel and cleaning up the mess. I was the only one who took care of myself right now, but does it make sense to take such lax measures to prevent information leaks when we are caught up in such a ridiculous situation??"
It seems he only broke his leg, but I don't know if he also hurt his head, or because he acquired extraordinary intelligence through hard work, but Siegmel spoke really well..
Not only does he speak well, but he also thinks very logically and has the ability to maintain objectivity, making him one of the smartest people I've ever seen..
Is this really the Zikmel I knew? It really makes my heart feel bigger. How stubbornly did you study to change like this in just 4 years??
"In that sense, Envelde is a very smart nobleman. Important work was carried out directly or through close associates, and employees were changed periodically. It seems like they are taking the form of selecting new talent and nurturing them as close associates... and since they do it naturally, there is no strange feeling at first glance. It's just a whim of an aristocrat.."
He even takes advantage of the prejudices that come from his position and does not spare money on people..
That's roughly what Zikmel's assessment was..
"So there really isn't much information. Those who cling to him and try to catch and eat the by-products that fall out still have some information...."
"That's enough.."
"yes?"
"Anyway, I can't touch that bastard because of the temporary non-aggression pact. All I need is information from other guys. I don't need the regular ones either, I'll just buy the illegal ones I mentioned earlier.."
"to? I live?"
"You're an information dealer. Nothing is free in life."
I wouldn't know if they were the ones threatening me half-heartedly, but as long as they are treated properly as guests, I am infinitely generous. Past mistakes? It's not like a moth hanging around holding on to something that was already agreed upon with two legs..
"No, it's still a bit awkward to receive money from Eldmia...."
"They don't pull out their swords or do anything like that when they offer a price for flat porridge. A fair price for a fair job. Even your information is definitely valuable to me.."
Still, Siegmel hesitates, perhaps wondering if the trauma of the past is too big. Normally, I would have slapped him, but I tolerated him because he was a positive beneficiary of the instillation of faith..
Realizing his helplessness in the face of far superior violence, he took the path of information... When a person is placed in an extreme situation, things change somehow..
"But how do you calculate the price? Is there such a thing as an industry standard??"
It's probably not a good idea to show ignorance in a place like this, but I didn't think the guy who was so scared would do something rude like Yong-pal, so I just asked him outright and the answer came out right away..
"Such information is usually available only to intelligence merchants who deal with adventurers. In fact, information about the gossip of nobles and merchants is nothing if it goes to someone who doesn't know anything about it, and it shines only when it goes to someone who knows well.."
"It's worth the price?"
"It's like that. In order for a standard to be created, shouldn't there be contact or exchange between those selling the same information? However, nobles and merchants think that it is cheaper to catch and kill people if they are really wrong, so it is a very dangerous idea.."
"That's what I heard."
Even if Zikmel's own safety could be ensured, it wouldn't be possible if informants continued to die. As expected, it is a professional idea worthy of an industry insider..
"Still, this information is not that expensive compared to its importance. There are cases where the price goes up like crazy when there is a request from the royal family or a request related to an adventurer's guild, but at least in my opinion, they have no connection.."
Those who are likely to benefit do not have a justification based solely on information they picked up from somewhere, and there is no benefit to other people..
"It's good for me. First of all, it should be close to the capital. And it must be moving as secretly as possible. It would be illegal. Does anything meet these conditions??"
"It does exist... They're related to slave traders.."
what? slaver? What kind of bullshit is this??
"No, it's near the capital, right? A slave trader? Did the slave trade become legal without me knowing??"
"Oh, that means domestic slave trading and enslavement of its citizens are illegal, but it does not deny the existence of slaves purchased from overseas. These guys specialize in taking advantage of wartime chaos to capture people and sell them, turning them into overseas slaves through various counterfeit operations. Judging from the fact that it began to grow in earnest about three years ago, it seems that the royal family was taking advantage of the time when the royal family was neglected as the war dragged on.."
Wow, this is fucking amazing. Well, it's not easy to continue the war for 7 years..
21As a member of modern society who has lived for centuries, I can't stand it..
I'll have to let you taste the wrath of a former livestock slave..
"But are you okay? Still, they are people with ties to nobles.."
While I was sharpening my anger inside, Zikmel noticed and spoke. And that reaction is also an extremely common sense reaction..
Even if he is a traitor, no one is giving him money, and basically, his opponent is a nobleman..
If you rob the troops that were secretly raised, all you get is their pockets, and if you raid the slave market, the only thing you get is the pockets of those who guarded there or the mercenaries hired by slave traders..
In the former, all property of traitors must be returned to the national treasury, and in the latter, the property of illegal slave traders must be returned as compensation to the slaves who remained at the time. Of course, you can secretly take some money, but considering the scale, it cannot be a profitable business..
Of course, such a topic is not easy. As they do illegal things, they spend a lot of money on expenses..
Of course, that's none of my business right now..
"What do you know? I heard it's related to Envelde? Then you have to give it a shit.."
Biting and entering from below doesn't suit my temperament, but since I can't touch the envelde, I'm in no position to judge whether it's hot or cold..
Anyway, you're saying that leaving those guys alone would benefit Envelde, right? I can never leave that behind..
"How on earth are you involved... No. I don't think it would be any good if I found out.."
"I see that you are gathering information, so you will find out everything later anyway.."
Because there will be a bloody wind.
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The price of information requested by Zikmel was 4 silver coins. To be honest, it wasn't a small amount of money. That’s almost the cost of food for an adult man for a month..
I thought that the price of the information gathered by moving people might not be worth the price, but anyway, information is one piece of information at a time! They say it's not like that because they don't come in the same form..
Of course, from my point of view, it was a satisfactory result, including the fact that I was able to connect with an information dealer that I would normally not be able to reach, and the fact that it was very useful information to me today..
"I'm just letting you know, but I heard that someone has been following you since you came to our store.."
"uh. that's right. Two men and two women. It's still there?"
"yes. He kept his distance a little, but I'm sure he's watching.."
I thought he was going to call it a day, but I was surprised that he gave me the slightest hint, so I gave him one more silver coin. Zikmel, who gave it as a bonus to the subordinate who reported it, rummaged through the store's wooden shelves and handed over three or four rings and necklaces..
"Since we're just a jewelry store on the surface, why don't you take some trinkets with you so you can look that way when you leave?."
"That's money too, dude."
"Hey, it's a cheap thing that noblemen like to use when trying to attract the right woman. It's only a few pennies, so just take it.."
Unlike the first game he showed, Zikmel's treatment of me has become a little more comfortable now that I have paid the fair amount. I feel relieved that I was able to avoid the unfortunate incident of the information dealer I found coming the next day and filing a business closure report..
"Thank you for visiting, customer! goodbye!"
As Zikmel's subordinates shouted greetings at the top of their voices, I waved my hand and checked the store's sign..
"A mud pearl. It's a bit expensive."
Since it is being sold as a used precious metal, it may be taken to mean that it is nothing more than a pearl buried in mud. Of course, even from the perspective of stolen goods, they are by no means clean goods, so it is an appropriate analogy, and it fits well even from the perspective of buying and selling information..
As Sikmel said, information is only valuable to those who know how to use it properly. I don't know if the kid went to a title-making academy or just decided on a business to aim for, but he came up with something amazing..
"So now what should we do with those ticks?..."
I wouldn't know if he was moving with his bare body, but the fact that he is wearing a sword bothers me. I want to check for myself whether it is simply for self-defense or whether I am prepared to lay down my sword in case of emergency..
"Is there a suitable alley somewhere?."
Unlike places like Ogwen, it is not easy to find a quiet back alley in the neatly organized streets of a country's capital city. It's not like it doesn't exist at all, but the city guard usually patrols those places often, so it's very ambiguous to say that there are few people there..
Once you've done it, it will take some time to steal the information, and it'll be very difficult if you run into a security guard while you're busy harvesting corn. But if you go to a place that's too twisted, they'll probably notice unless you're an idiot..
"Write... I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight if I don't find out what these guys are doing.."
I think I'm going to go crazy. I think I'm going to go out for lunch. Hmm? for a moment.
If I can't lure them out and kill them, wouldn't it be better if I track them back and control their base??
Eureka! This is a change of idea!
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