Chapter 21

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Chapter 21

Benedict Miles was wondering how to make sense of the proposal made by this aristocrat named Noein Arkvist.

A lapis lazuli vein was found in his territory. A contract to exclusively wholesale the rough stones that can be mined from there. Certainly a very fascinating story. There is no doubt that you can build a fortune just by signing this contract.

That’s why Miles was doubting the proposal. We must think that there is something behind the story that is too blessed.

Miles Shokai has been fairly close to Baron Arkvist for the past few months. It is understandable that he, who is still a pioneer aristocrat and has just been reigned, would call out to him this time without any other messenger.

But why bother to sell it in the state of rough stones? If you process it in the territory and sell it, the profits will increase by that amount … which messenger gathers craftsmen who can handle rough stones? But for that reason alone?

“His Excellency Arkvist … I’m very happy with your offer, but I don’t seem to understand what your Excellency has in mind. If you don’t mind, could I ask you why you want to sell it as a rough stone? “

Noein wondered if this was a sign of caution.

“Okay. First of all, I’m a good young aristocrat, and there is a reason that I can’t find a craftsman who can process rough lapis lazuli. And I felt that Miles Shokai could be trusted from the transactions so far. So I called out to you. “

“Yes.”

Looking at Benedict’s reaction, he seemed to understand this too.

“And then, the biggest reason… I think surplus wealth and businesses could pose a danger.”

“You call that danger?”

Benedict doesn’t seem to get the point yet.

“Our territory still has a population of about 30 people. It is a small territory that cannot be called a village. It is very dangerous to carry out a lapis lazuli mining and processing business on a scale of tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of lebros if you are not good at it. I think it is very dangerous to do a processing business if you don’t have the proper equipment or idea of what you’re doing. “

Benedict looked like he had begun to understand the reason.

“Even if I manage to do it, I don’t have the power to properly maintain, manage, and protect a large number of craftsmen who have gathered and hold them to form a business that produces enormous wealth. There is no armed force. If you have a wealth that is difficult to handle in such a place, it may be an opportunity to attract uninvited guests from the outside. “

“I see, I understand the situation.”

In the process of being explained so far, Benedict also fully understood Noein’s idea of ”danger.” In short, he fears that the lapis lazuli vein will spark a battle with the Viscount Köniz.

Viscount Köniz and Baron Arkvist have not had any disagreement so far. To be precise, it should be said that there is no reason to cause discord. This is largely due to the fact that the Arkvist territory is a trivial territory for the Viscount Köniz.

In such a situation, what happens if Baron Arkvist suddenly tries to start a big business such as “processing and selling lapis lazuli”? Viscount Köniz could try to seize even the slightest profit by sneaking in his breathtaking craftsmen or by imposing heavy tariffs on sales channels and putting pressure on them.

He can even put military pressure on him if needed.

In that case, the Arkvist territory could be economically hijacked or, in the worst case, even the territory could disappear altogether.

Even if things weren’t so bad, it wouldn’t be desirable for him to be spotted by Viscount Köniz and other nearby aristocrats as “a young man who was lucky enough to get a gold vein.”

The Viscount of Köniz, known to Benedict, is not a ruthless aristocrat who seriously crushes other territories, but this can be seen from the long-standing ties with the other Viscounts as the head of one of the largest trading companies in the Viscount territory. Baron Arkvist, who came to the northwestern part of the kingdom a few months ago, would have no idea of the personality of Viscount Köniz.

On the other hand, what if Baron Arkvist did not try to expand his business to that extent, but instead limited to “selling lapis lazuli rough”.

This is easy. Baron Arkvist simply cuts a stone out of his own mountain and brings it to the Miles Company here in Letovik. That alone would be a huge income for his territory, which would change his life.

In addition, the processing of rough stones and the sale of ornaments and pigments produced by the processing are carried out within the Viscount Köniz territory, where gold moves significantly. There is no doubt that Viscount Köniz’s tax revenues will increase significantly.

For Viscount Köniz, a new business called “lapis lazuli processing and sales” will be born in the territory just by keeping silent, and it will be possible to make a lot of money with taxes. In this case, Viscount Köniz and Viscount Arkvist can even deepen their ties as they have a profitable relationship.

Fortunately, Miles Shokai can make a lot of money in the gap between such aristocrats.

“… If I get this contract, I won’t be able to raise my head to His Excellency Arkvist.”

“Haha, I’m happy that you think so. We are in a developing territory, so I think there will be occasions when we will continue to consult with Mr. Benedict. I’m happy. “

Benedict said with a bitter smile, and Baron Arkvist replied with a refreshing smile.

The profits that Miles Shokai will get from this contract will be tremendous. As a customer who has given him the benefit, he has no choice but to be kind to Baron Arkvist.

Make sure you earn a lot of money while avoiding danger and choosing safety measures.

In addition, he sells a big favor to a big company called Miles Shokai. That is why the young man offered himself a contract to buy the rough stones.

Even considering the benefits of being sold by him, the profits from this contract are enormous. Besides, this young man’s way of going around, which gives a firm profit to the other party in this way, is preferable. Besides, he is an aristocrat. There is no way to miss this contract in order to continue to be friendly.

Benedict thought he wouldn’t be afraid if the back of the blessed story was revealed.

“I have understood the above circumstances … Shall we discuss the details of the contract?”

“Yes, I would love to.”

The business talks have entered a concrete stage, and both Noein and Benedict have straightened their backs.

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