"The distribution of the right to collect the magic ore in the Elior Forest is the main trading material," Yuexing said loudly.
Crusch lowered his head slightly and looked at Rem
"Following Roswaal-sama's instructions, Rem didn't say anything - all the answers were given by Yuexing," Rem said, shaking his head.
At this time, the only businessman present whose eyes lit up when he heard this
"This is really, I can't just listen to the past topic like this."
Russell, who has remained silent so far, his eyes lit up
"The right to collect magic ore, considering the rapid development of magic stone processing technology in recent years, will become more and more valuable in the future, not to mention, if it is something from a place that has not been sold before," Russell said with a joyful tone.
"Is this a condition of value that would make Mr. Russell very happy?" Subaru asked.
"Of course, there is a deal with Kalarachi, which is excellent in magic stone processing. The craftsmanship of magic stone processing in our country is also increasing year by year. Recently, its benefits have become visible in the streets. Now, the more magic stone, the better.
, so far, it has mostly relied on the trade with Gustico in the north, so if there is a topic of highly profitable mineral veins, it is very welcome."
Russell answered Subaru's question with a clear voice
"Magic ore contains magic power and is a pure magic crystal. Its properties are affected by the land and the skill of the craftsman. On the other hand, a highly skilled craftsman can process the magic stone in various ways according to its use and fully utilize it.
If you use it in the right way, the service life is trustworthy. The charm of the product is self-evident."
"It's just that there are too few craftsmen who can process magic stones. Once the magic stones are processed by various means, it won't work even if they are reprocessed. Under the current situation, most of the collection sites are under the management of the kingdom, and most of the magic ores are for the public."
The business is running, and even if there is any flow into the market, it is only a very small part." Crusch put forward the opposite opinion.
Russell was not discouraged and continued:
"We must seize the unexplored mining sites. For generations on the Medras border, people have made money by digging up undiscovered mineral veins. This is also proved by the close aide of Emilia-sama, the candidate for the king's election.
"
Crusch lowered his head and thought for a while, then muttered:
"Then agree, Natsuki Subaru, you are the agent of Lord Mezzas and the official envoy sent by Emilia. At this negotiation site, the content of the talks between you and me will be regarded as love."
The content of the meeting between Miliya and me directly"
Crusoe came face to face, releasing a powerful momentum
Now Crusch is not specifically putting pressure on Subaru.
It's just pure, the consciousness has switched from Crusch as an individual to Crusch as a public person.
Wilhelm and Phyllis accompanied him
"Although you should have heard about it, let me ask you again. After the negotiation between Rem and I, even after proposing the distribution of collection rights, we still failed to reach the satisfaction of both parties. You should already know this, right?" Crusch said.
road
"I understand," Yuexing said
"Already know this," Subaru said
"Actually, aren't the conditions just mentioned enough? There will be no excessive interference between the two camps. The mining rights of the Elior Forest will be allocated. Although the details of the distribution of the mined magic ore itself will be resolved later."
"The draft has been proposed by Rem. It should be said that he is truly worthy of being the border chief of Mezas. On the basis of fully ensuring the interests of his own camp, he also proposed favorable conditions that can be accepted by the leader. Originally, it was not possible.
The reason why I might refuse is because I want to prepare a consent form immediately, but..."
"Considering the subsequent impact, I have to say it."
Crusch paused and then said
"The mining rights of the Elior Forest are of great benefit to this side, but on the other hand, I think it is true that there is no need to rush forward on the King's Selection chessboard. The deadline is three years. If we push it too hastily,
If the situation is different, it will cause trouble in the future.”
"Could it be that the words were given because of Emilia's birth?"
"Subaru-chan, it's a little uncomfortable for me to suddenly say something like this in an important negotiation situation, nya? You think so?" Phyllis said with a smile on her face, but she looked very angry.
look
"Ah... I'm sorry." Subaru hurriedly closed his mouth and lowered his head.
"Being exposed directly in that way is just a show, but it makes me feel ashamed. This is another lesson. If it hadn't been for an opportunity like this, I wouldn't have had such an experience." Crusch
said
"Miss Crusch has no taboos about Emilia forming an alliance. How can she consider it like this?" Subaru asked again.
"Nazuki Subaru, please correct one of your thoughts."
Crusch pointed at Subaru with his raised finger.
"The value of a person is determined by the state and way of shining of the soul. Origin and environment are not the decisive factors that determine the essence of that person."
"Emilia is a half-elf. I am not rejecting the alliance based on this. Rather, I can say that Emilia, who is not hostile in terms of policy, is an opponent that I do not need to be actively hostile to.
, there is no need to be stingy about the alliance.”
"Does this mean that the benefits of forming an alliance with Emilia are not outweighed by the disadvantages?"
"Something is wrong. With the current situation, the benefits and disadvantages cancel each other out. As a leader, there is still one step left to consider. I want to have an excuse to promote action here," Crusch said.
Subaru looked at Yuexing
Yuexing nodded and stepped forward
"The conditions we have are better than what I have already told Phyllis before, but this time they are more formal," Yuexing said loudly.
In the astonished expression of Phyllis, Crusch looked at Phyllis with doubtful eyes.
"I thought it was a joke and didn't take it seriously, but it turned out to be real?!" Phyllis said in surprise
"Phyllis, what did Yuexing say at that time?" Crusch asked in a deep voice.
"Yue Xing Miao was talking about white whale..." Before Phyllis could finish speaking, the words were taken over.
"When and where did the white whale appear?" Yuexing said calmly.
In an instant, everyone present changed their expressions.
Crusch narrowed his eyes meaningfully, while Phyllis looked at his master with worried eyes. Russell, a businessman with a temperament, wrinkled his brows.
——!!
In an instant, a dark and thick sword energy swept through the room
"snort!"
As Yuexing snorted coldly, two strong momentums instantly collided in the air.
"Calm down, old man," Yuexing said calmly.
"...100%, I'm sorry, I'm really immature."
The source of the sword energy - Wilhelm apologized without changing his expression.
The old swordsman caressed every corner of the room with his sword energy, then touched the sword on his waist with shame.
"I'm very sorry for interrupting the topic. If you say you need to leave, you will do so."
"No, you stay, I want to hear my opinion."
Wilhelm left the meeting in the middle of the meeting, but Crusch personally stopped him.
Crusch then looked at Yuexing with a "It doesn't matter" look, and Yuexing nodded.
"So? Saying it is a white whale is another somewhat abrupt word. The white whale you are talking about can be regarded as one of the three major monsters [the monster of the fog], right?"
"The monster swimming in the fog is the white whale. I know where and when this guy will appear next. The information will be used as trading material for the alliance," Yuexing said.
Crusch placed his hand on his chin, looking thoughtful.
"Excuse me, but I have something I want to ask, okay?"
Suddenly, Russell raised his hand and asked for permission to ask.
"how?"
"First of all, the first point that needs to be confirmed... is Yuexing-dono able to know the appearance of the white whale in advance and correctly grasp the value of this matter?"
"You should know more about this issue than me. I might as well want to hear your opinion," Yuexing said.
"Do you know how much blood you have shed so far because of the monster of fog? The caravan that was unlucky enough to be swallowed up by the mist of Moby Dick, and whose news was cut off! It was organized for the subjugation of Moby Dick, but it failed to do it.
The Knights of the Kingdom were defeated in the end! It was not uncommon for it to appear near the streets of the village a few decades ago and completely swallow up the residents, making it impossible to identify the facts. The white whale is not just a monster."
There was excessive enthusiasm in Russell's words when he spoke about the threat of the white whale.
"The key is how not to encounter a monster like this. What most businessmen and travelers fear most is fog on the road. The white whale is a symbol of disaster, and fog is also the omen itself. If you can predict its appearance
If so, it has a meaning and value of more than ten thousand gold! So..."
Russell, who was clenching his fists and talking hard all the time, suddenly looked at the moon and stars with cold eyes.
"This value can only be achieved if the information can be trusted. How can Sir Yuexing prove this? If you cannot do this, the information will be nothing more than empty talk."
"Basically, what I want to say is just Russell Ferro's repetition. Now I want to hear the basis for your statement." Crusch said with a smile.
Yuexing looked at Subaru, and Subaru threw the phone over knowingly.
"This is a magic weapon called Meteor. It has the function of reporting information about monsters."
"In other words, that's what you said - this meteor can function like a warning stone that reports the approach of a beluga whale."
"That's true"
Judging from the name, it is probably a processed magic stone product that has a function similar to an alarm.
"...Can I touch it please?"
After swallowing his saliva, it was Russell who first reached for the mobile phone.
After Subaru nodded and gave permission, he carefully took the mobile phone into his hand and confirmed the touch.
"It really feels incredible to the touch, like metal, but a little warm... The surface is very smooth, and it seems to be soft... Can you open it here?"
Opening the foldable multifunctional mobile phone, Russell was surprised by the light overflowing from the screen.
The standby screen shown on the screen was switched to a traditional clock dial before the meeting. Even if you operate it casually, the most that will come out will be a small phone book.
"It's glowing, and the picture is changing... No, but the content cannot be judged. There are words that I have never seen before. No, it's a painting... right?"
"How is the viewing of the meteor that informs you when the beluga is approaching?"
"To be honest, I don't understand. There are too many individual differences in meteors. Even the discovery of an item is very rare. Although the dialogue mirror that has found a way to copy is an exception, even if it is mass-produced, the gain outweighs the loss. At least,
This is the first time I have heard of the actual existence of meteors like this."
Russell avoids making imprudent remarks about props that he does not have in his knowledge.
"As a result, there is no way to confirm the authenticity of the information, and it is difficult to fully accept your proposal. So, what should I do?"
"Would you like to actually test whether the sound will be heard when a monster approaches? Or maybe this meteor is an item that can react to monsters. Is there any clue that can prove this?"
"This meteor doesn't react to the monsters themselves, it only reacts to monsters that threaten it." Subaru shook his head and said.
"--ah"
Rem gave a small cry
Then immediately, Rem lowered his head as if he was ashamed of interrupting the negotiation.
"You made a concerning reaction, Rem. Do you have any clues about what you just said?"
In response to Crusch's questioning, Rem glanced at Yuexing
"No problem. If you have anything, you can just say it, okay?" Yuexing said with a smile.
"——Okay, if Yuexing says so."
Raising his head, Rem faced Crusch and pointed at the mobile phone on the table.
"I won't go into details. A few days ago, there was a commotion in Metzas territory caused by Warcraft. At that time, Yuexing was the first to take action to clean up the situation. He didn't stay for many days, but
I always thought it was incredible that Roswaal had a better grasp of the situation than the lord Roswaal..."
"You mean you noticed the precursor to that commotion with this meteor?"
"If you noticed it without any basis, it would be too much of a coincidence."
Trembling, Rem tilted her head slightly and peered at Yuexing's side.
Yuexing shrugged
Crusch looked at Yuexing and then turned to Rem, his eyes became sharp.
"——What you said was not a lie."
Then, Crusch expressed a certain understanding and credit for Rem's speech.
"Compared to Crusch-sama's [protection], this has been confirmed, right?" Yuexing said.
"What?" Subaru asked
"It seems that Yuexing has known this for a long time. Although it is a bit boastful, it is true. It may sound powerful to say that it is an observation eye, but in fact it is the blessing of the [wind sight protection] given to me.
Woolen cloth"
"Please explain it more clearly, I don't quite understand it."
"Being able to see the wind means being able to use things that are invisible to the eyes as judgment materials. Naturally, my eyes can see the [wind] wrapped around the other person. For the situation of the person who tells the lie, of course it will blow.
There is this kind of wind—but Rem and Yuexing can’t see it at all.”
"There is no hypocrisy in Rem's words. At least, you have the means to detect the threat of monsters in advance. This should be the basis," Crusch said.
"Then, as long as you can believe in this meteor, then that's enough, right?" Subaru said
"This is still a bit too hasty. Even if I know there is no connection behind it, I will not change my support. This is a decision that affects the selection of the king, or the future of the country. Don't jump to conclusions."
Just by convincing me here, Subaru's intention was indeed ignored.
The information about the appearance of the beluga whale that Ryusei obtained seems to have been given the minimum level of credit, but at best, it was only possible to discuss the topic without laughing it off.
"——Can we also have a hand in this meteor incident?"