Ore wa Mada, Honki o Dashite Inai

33. Salt Compatibility of Hermes

"Next, I need your permission to do this."

"Yeah?"

It was all over me. My consciousness was drawn back.

The hall of sight, the day-to-day affairs lined up by the ministerial corps.

Rarely, I have prefaced that Mimis needs an answer.

"What?

"Tadias is offering to see you."

"Tadias...... an example merchant?

"Ranri"

Nodding misses.

Tadias is the name of the merchant whose previous owner borrowed money for the rehabilitation of the Tricala mine before I became the owner.

By the way, the gold borrowed at that time is fifty thousand pieces in gold coins, but it has already been paid off with the proceeds that transformed the Tricara mine into a silver mountain.

I mean, there shouldn't be any more involvement.

"Is this about debt?

"That must have solved everything, including the interest."

Mimis answered in tannic terms.

Recognition is the same, and Mistakes can't read the other person's purpose.

Hmm.

"What do you want to do"

"... I'll see you"

Concerned about their purpose, I thought I'd meet them for now.

I went into the reception room of the mansion.

There was a middle-aged man waiting inside.

Fattening up a lot, wearing the rings and jewelry, I can see that you look like a merchant, but you have a sharp eye to glance at from time to time, and you are a cautious opponent.

The man stood up at the same time as I walked into the room and offered me a compliment.

"It's the first time I've seen you, Hermes. His name is Tadias Salamas, and we'll get to know him later."

"Oh, thank you."

Tadias remained standing until I moved across the street from Tadias and sat in a chair. After waiting for me to sit down, I finally got to my seat over there.

"So, what's it like today?

I asked straight in.

"Ha, I want to give these things to Hermes today -"

With all due respect, Tadias slapped his hand on the bread,

Then the reception door opened and several servant-style men came in with the box in charge.

A decorated box - a treasure chest.

After arranging it all the way, Tadias squeaks his chin and sends a signal.

When the servants opened the box - a golden eyelid struck me.

Close your eyes and make sure something happens while squeezing your hands.

It was gold.

All the boxes were stuffed with gold coins.

"What's that?"

"It's just a mind building in front of you."

"Mind-building..."

I'll count it by sight all the time.

Assumed the size of the gold coin, the number of boxes, and the absence of a scallop and normally packed condition.

Fifty thousand pieces.

Fifty thousand?

I know that number.

It's the same amount the Canoes borrowed from this guy in one of the Tricala mines.

"Is that a debt push?

"No, if you're in the mood in front of me"

"I don't know what that means. You're telling me you'll give it to me?

"We hope you'll take it"

……

I really don't know what that means.

Tadias is out lousy.

When I see that, it really just looks like you want me to get this.

I can see it, but it can't be.

Even three-year-olds know that there's nothing higher.

He said he was hesitant to think about it.

"My ears say that Hermes has received two Kusiphos Cross Medals."

"Hmm? Yeah, you got it."

"Then it's only a matter of time before you become a Viscount."

"To the Viscount? You mean one from the current Baron."

"Once again, no, I know exactly where Hermes stands, who can't talk until his life is officially laid down."

……

Something... I see it.

Why don't you give me a few answers?

I tell Tadias with my eyes on a box full of gold coins.

"Merchants are intelligent creatures with information and direction."

"I'm afraid so."

Tadias gave a satisfying look, even as he poorly appeared.

I see, is that what you mean?

This is a bribe.

Two unprecedented cross medals.

Moreover, they were both awarded for the reason that they were both slime road crusades.

With some connections, I can tell right away that Lina, Shaw, and two royalty members recommended it.

Two medals, pushed by two royalty members, even though it's not a great feat.

The royal family likes me, so I'm here to scrape sesame seeds.

I was relieved to find out more or less.

And think, what should we do with this?

Play some bad lord, let's take the bribe.

No, let's make some more demands.

He's the one who blinded himself to gold. The no-no stands out.

All right, just a little more...

"-!"

"How was it?

"Nothing. … I received this, thank you for your hard work"

"What's wrong with you?

"Don't worry, there's no such thing"

That's what I said, I sat in the middle and left the reception room.

It worked just fine.

When I asked there, the wind would blow and my ratings would rise again, like a barrel store.

I'm sure it will, ever since I became lord.

That's what happens when you decide to do something bad.

So I don't make demands.

I don't even push back.

I'm not that stupid.

I know that if I push it back, the ratings will rise legitimately.

I don't do that kind of hema.

I'll take it if you want.

The conversation ends with a flat look, without being pleasant or unpleasant.

This is the easiest way to make it easier.

"That's great, Hermes"

On my way back to my room, I was grabbed by my sister in a dress.

My sister looks like she's impressed.

"You were watching."

"Yes."

"Right. No, but you don't mean that. 'Cause it's what they brought on their own."

"Yeah, it's not about that."

"To?"

So what's this all about? and puts his neck around him and looks at his sister.

"You've dealt with salt very well now"

"Salt compatible......? Oh, what's wrong with that?"

"Obsession is the usual way to demand an increase under your sleeve, but there are more insignificant and higher ways to do it."

"Higher......?

Shit, I feel bad about something.

"I'm not satisfied, that's all. When I come from the other side, it just makes me feel better over there. And when someone sticks you up, you can get away with saying you haven't said anything."

……

"That's right, Hermes, it's perfect under your sleeve."

"No, no, uh..."

I didn't think so, I thought such a stupid story wouldn't cost anything.

'Cause I didn't say anything.

You just didn't tell me, did you?

So you're gonna increase it even more?

No, that's stupid.

That's what I thought.

That evening, another 50,000 gold coins were sent anonymously.

Me flashing in front of a gold coin that totalled 100,000 pieces.

And a satisfied sister.