Chapter 358. Why A/S is scary (3)
‘This…Tsk.’
King Venetogna clicked his tongue involuntarily.
The contract you just received from Lloyd.
It was because of the content that I felt two conflicting feelings in one queue.
‘Whoa. How should the winemaker accept this?’
On the one hand, I cursed as soon as I saw it.
But on the other hand?
A feeling of relief bloomed.
Naturally, when he looked at Lloyd, his eyes hardened.
“I saw the contract you presented.”
“thank you.”
“To sum up the content, is it to provide your family with an amount equivalent to 5% of the value of the logistics to and from the Pantara Mountains Railway in the name of railway maintenance costs?”
“Yes, you got the point right.”
Lloyd smiled brightly.
King Venetogna’s brow wrinkled.
“It is a maintenance cost. No matter how you look at it, this feels like customs tax exploitation.”
“Even if you take it that way, I have nothing to say. In fact, isn’t it up to you to put a title on the cost?”
“Are you admitting that there is also a meaning of customs tax?”
“However, I would be very grateful if you would also acknowledge that the maintenance costs of the railways operating in such a rugged mountain area would be enormous.”
“Hmm.”
“It is true. Railroads are covered and frozen in frequent snowstorms, and icicles fall on the slopes, and water drips and damages the roadbed. Road sleepers and gravel should also be checked daily. Since manpower is required for such a series of processes, in addition to material costs, labor costs are also continuously entered. And there are more.”
“…Are there more?”
“of course. I made a temporary station at the top of the gorge that goes over the mountain range. It is a space where people and logistics can rest. This facility is also a residential facility for railroad management personnel. In other words, maintenance costs for this place are constantly needed. For the resident caretakers, food to eat, clothes to wear, and supplies to consume.”
“If you do, you’re going to put the burden on the winemaker?”
“Because it is a railroad that I worked hard to build. I would appreciate it if you could understand it as a usage fee. Besides, if the cost is about 5 percent of the total logistics value, there will be plenty of leftovers.”
“….”
“Isn’t it?”
“…Tsk.”
King Venetogna clicked his tongue.
In fact, there was nothing wrong with Lloyd’s words.
It was a direct trade with Magentano, which was rising to the hegemony of the continent.
What does that mean?
All the goods that had been going around the mountain range until now would be flocked to that trade route.
Besides, it wouldn’t be just his own kingdom, Veneto.
‘All logistics from neighboring countries will cross the trade route of the mountain range through the land of wine. Even if he only received the passing tax, the benefits would be enormous.’
In fact, more than direct trade.
The benefits will be much greater.
Just the fact that it is on a direct trade route.
The economic ripple effect that will be created throughout the country will be truly enormous.
So what if it’s about 5 percent of the amount?
This means that you can do surplus business to overflow enough.
“If so, how are you going to receive the maintenance cost?”
“Oh, that will be written down there too.”
“Hmm?”
“There, in that section, a little further down, yes.”
“By converting maintenance costs into gold coins…You’re going to collect the money yourself every quarter?”
“yes. With this bone dragon here, it would be easy to move a few chests of gold coins.”
“….”
This guy really did it.
King Venetogna realized it again.
Lloyd also nodded inwardly.
‘Oh, yes. Of course I made up my mind.’
In fact, it’s a very natural sound.
It was a large-scale project to be undertaken.
However, I didn’t want to finish this project with only summer eyes from the Magentano royal family.
‘Besides, it’s true that maintenance costs are realistically incurred.’
The idea was to leave dozens of Orc warriors behind.
In addition, some elven archers were to be left behind as management personnel for the slope.
When I think of their food, living expenses, and material costs for facility management, a dark cloud forms in one side of my heart.
‘That’s all my bloody money!’
There are others who benefit from using trade routes.
It was too unfair to spend his own money to maintain the trade route.
So it was.
Over the past few days, I’ve been calculating projected maintenance costs.
And I tried to calculate how much money I had to receive to leave a generous amount of extra money.
thanks i was able to get the answer.
‘5 percent of the total logistics value. That’s enough. Maintenance can be plentiful. The remaining money will be added to the maintenance of the Prontera estate.’
Then what about the livelihood?
It will be your lifelong pension in the future.
In other words, the honey pot becomes richer and more abundant.
‘Well, of course, thanks to the membership sponsored by the Dragon King, I still have a lot of wealth. Still, you don’t know life.’
Life is about not knowing when and how your source of income will be cut off.
Even banks that were thought to be infinitely reliable sometimes go bankrupt.
What about Yongwang Sponsorship Membership?
I thought I couldn’t be 100% reliable.
‘Because the dragon king, that jam-taeng is quite capricious.’
In his own eyes, Dragon King Berkis was extremely moody.
He was a guy who only liked to roll around unconditionally, and was equipped with an evil personality, even dragon nature.
So it was.
‘Who knows when I’ll make a mistake in my life and hate him. That’s why I have to buy at least one insurance policy.’
Membership sponsored by Yongwang is strong though.
On the one hand, it is also an unstable source of income.
Besides, if you subtract that, what about the rest of your income?
There were corners that were not reassuring.
‘So is the support that the king’s sister sprinkles on the territory. It’s a fund that can be cut off at any time if you get stuck. Tax and water tax from the Lakona estate? That’s a bit disappointing.’
What if a strong and generous source of funding is added?
The honey jar will be stronger and sweeter.
So what if you receive funds from the Kingdom of Veneto in the name of maintenance?
‘It’s fine. Stable and full of funds.’
So it was.
Today after calculating and expecting.
After abducting King Venetogna, he offered his services in a calming manner, and finally presented a contract.
‘Because life is long and money is always needed.’
Recalling the wild motto.
Lloyd pointed to 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 very long.”
King Venetogna asked the question as if it were absurd.
Lloyd replied as if it were a very natural condition.
“If there are no special variables such as war or natural disasters, this direct trade route will last for 500 years, not 50 years. Throughout that long period of time, trade routes will continue to benefit you. However, isn’t it a business that can make enough money with an initial investment of about 50 years?”
“But if a war or a natural disaster really happens….”
“Ah, the special contract related to that is also below. yes there Can you see it?”
“….”
King Venetogna was silent.
There really was.
‘War or natural disaster…Or if a trade route is closed due to a variable that corresponds to it…You say you can 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 funny anymore.
No, it’s ironic, but admiration came out.
Did you just come prepared for this thoroughly?
It wasn’t just because of that.
‘The period set for 50 years is so exquisite. You did the right thing. It is most appropriate to give the feeling that it is moderately long and not too excessive. Besides, considering his age…Yes, it seems that he will suck the sweet water from the Kingdom of Wine only until he dies of old age.’
It’s so overtly blatant.
That was the level of keeping the line exquisitely.
Even this guy is shrugging his shoulders softly at the gaze that is looking at him like this.
‘Boldness and shamelessness that do not hide intentions. You’ve got everything you need.’
Thanks to you, I laughed out loud.
In the end, King Venetogna nodded.
“good. I know what you mean.”
“You say that…?”
“I will agree to your contract offer.”
“thank you!”
When he said he would sign a contract, he bowed at a 90-degree folder at the speed of light.
Lloyd also took out a pen and an inkwell from his bosom.
At the speed of a gale, he pushed out a shashak to the king.
“…haha. Right Now? Are you asking me to sign here?”
“Yes, worthy ruler of the kingdom of Veneto.”
“However, for the signature of the widow to be effective, the king’s seal must be engraved on the contract. It’s not like this here, but how about walking together to the palace.”
“Yes, it is very reasonable and I am grateful. Haona-”
“Haona?”
“I’m timid that you’ll change your mind while you’re eating it to the palace, and that’s the only thing I’m afraid of.”
“…haha?”
“Hey, how would you feel if you signed it, at least here?”
“Tsk. If you don’t sign it, they’re going to kidnap you again.”
“sorry.”
“Huh. I don’t even deny it. Such shamelessness.”
“I’m sorry about that too.”
“…Got it. Then give it to me.”
The king accepted the pen.
There was no reason to worry any more.
He stamped his official signature at the bottom of the contract.
At the same time, he did not forget to send a flashing glance at Lloyd.
“But after signing it, I got curious about it.”
“Yes, please Xiamen.”
“You said earlier that you would have to pay the maintenance fee from the next quarter. But why? Why do I not have to pay this quarter?”
“Oh, that’s a service.”
“….”
The king was again at a loss for words.
Lloyd grinned more casually.
So I entered the palace with the king.
There, the contract was officially signed by the king.
It was the moment when I finally won the contract with the conditions I wanted.
‘good. just right Now, it is guaranteed to secure a pot of honey until I die of old age.’
The more I thought about it, the more my heart grew.
Although there is still work to be done to prevent the restoration of fate.
After that hurdle was overcome, the hope that after that, an unemployed life would unfold like a flower road.
But that was then.
“Lloyd Frontera.”
While immersed in a smiley thought, the voice of King Venetogna was heard.
It was a voice that somehow gave off a faint energy.
“Gwain wants to ask you something.”
“Ah yes. Xiamen please.”
“Do you have a lady you promised to look into the future with?”
“….”
Lloyd kept his mouth shut.
As soon as I heard it, I realized.
‘Oh, it’s been a while. Artisan attack.’
He responded, holding back a bitter smile.
“I’m sorry.”
“Hmm?”
“Why did you ask me that question…I thought it might be because I have a daughter who is full of marriage.”
“haha? Did you even read Gwa-in’s mind?”
“No, I didn’t read it, I guess it was what I expected.”
In the end, a bitter laugh came out.
Lloyd’s prediction was true.
In fact, King Venetogna was thinking about an arranged marriage while watching Lloyd.
The reason was simple.
It was because it was even more disgusting.
So what if you become an ally?
I also had the expectation that I would become a more reliable existence.
‘Because I am confident in one eye that Gwain sees people. This guy is definitely a thing. He’s mean and selfish to others, but he’s terribly concerned with those around him.’
King Venetogna was sure.
It was thanks to seeing the Pantara Mountains railway site earlier.
‘There were safety facilities all over the site. The workers’ quarters were also built solidly. It means not to wield one’s subordinates recklessly like tools. Besides, if this marriage is consummated, it means that the courtiers favored by the Magentano royal family and the royal family of the widow will be related by blood. How could there be no benefit from that?’
After all, he had several daughters.
What if you marry one of them to interest?
It was calculated that it would benefit both the daughter’s future and the royal family.
However, there were also aspects that King Venetogna did not recognize in Lloyd beforehand.
It was the fact that Lloyd had a very realistic 21st century view of marriage.
‘Ugh. How can I be with a girl I haven’t seen before…Besides, with such a grand family? crazy If you accept this offer, you’re crazy. To live with pride for the rest of my life at the back of my mother-in-law’s house? Would you say I’m crazy?’
I always wanted to have a love marriage.
I also wanted to meet an ordinary person with a not too grandiose status and live in the same way.
It’s a small country, but to marry a royal princess.
Isn’t it the perfect condition to put the shackles around your neck?
“Again, I am truly sorry.”
“…Hmmm, isn’t it a marriage story that will damage you as well?”
“All I can say is that I am sorry. sorry.”
In this case, the best thing to do is just cut it off and reject it.
What if I made a lame excuse?
There may be an unfortunate situation where the excuse gets caught and the answer becomes difficult.
Lloyd, who had experienced numerous artisan attack defenses (?) in the early days, carved that fact into his bones and hit a ruthless iron wall.
And I got out of my seat before I got caught.
“If you do, thank you for today’s contract. In addition, I will convey to my lord the details of cooperation that the worthy ruler of this land has readily promised.”
“…Whoa, please do that. Later, when you have time, think about marriage talks seriously.”
“I’m really sorry about that, but it’s going to be a bit difficult. Enough then.”
Decorate with an iron wall to the finish, gun gun gun gun.
He quickly withdrew from the palace.
Should I catch it again?
Together with Xaviel, I quickly climbed onto Yongyong’s back.
started off strong.
“Gazua!”
Kwaaang-!
A dragon that fiercely kicks the ground.
The rest of the flower beds in the plaza were smashed by the footsteps.
The moment of taking off after completing all the purposes in the Kingdom of Veneto.
The message that popped up in front of Lloyd’s eyes informed the birth of a new admirer.
Ding dong.
[You have successfully completed an international large-scale construction project that will go down in history, demonstrating the cunning of teasing and intimidating even the driving force spirit that unites various races, and the cleverness of achieving the purpose of appeasing and appeasing other countries.
] All of the demons in Hell, who were watching the fallen spirits and foreign countries whose sweet water was taken away, all nodded and agreed.] [A
new tribute < Hell Optimized Talent > has been created.]
