Chapter 9

Outcome

“…Thank you very much . ”

After Moneda said that, he returned the letter respectfully .

“Well, how about it?”

“I will accept the offer with pleasure . ”

“Oh, you sure made your decision quite quickly . I thought you would take some time to think about it . ”

“It is important for a merchant to have the ability to make quick decisions . ”

“Regardless, I am thankful . Now then, I would like to talk about the future plans in detail… I wonder, when will you have the time to visit me?”

“Please give me three days . Because I need to hand over all the work I have presently . ”

“That suits me just fine . Then, in three days, please come to the house . ”

“Certainly . ”

Haaa~ I feel relieved as though a weight is lifted off my shoulders . I was able to pull Moneda in without any problems, and in three days time, I will also have a confirmation from Sebastian .

After accomplishing the job, I was able to return to the Duke’s house with everyone .

* * *

My name is Moneda . I’m currently serving the Commerce Guild in Armelia as their Vice Chief of Accounts . As to what kind of position the Vice Chief of Account is, he is the person in charge of the accounts in the headquarters .

To begin with, the main purpose of the Commerce Guild is to provide human resources and to mediate between fellow merchants among other things . It is an organization consisting of these so-called merchants .

A merchant must join the Commerce Guild without fail . If a merchant joins, he will receive protection and will only have to pay the merchant’s tax .

The Vice Chief of Accounts is in charge of the funds to operate the Commerce Guild and to administer the merchant’s taxes paid by the members of the Commerce Guild .

Although work is hectic, I find it challenging and enjoyable .

But one day, I had an appointment . The other party was Iris Lana Armelia . She was not only the daughter of the Feudal Lord of Armelia where I live, I am also indebted to her for picking me up from an orphanage .

But to be honest, I found it really troublesome… or so I thought . Although I am indeed indebted to her, it is a different story when it comes to work . I won’t mix private matters with work .

I found out from my network of merchants that she has returned to the territory after her engagement was annulled, and she’ll probably be asking me for something problematic… That’s why I was quite suspicious .

…However .

“Hmm, is that so? Even though the commerce in the Royal City have decreased?”

When I heard the talk about business, it was as if a bomb had dropped .

Why do you know that kind of thing… In the first place, it’s those kinds of questions that makes me suspicious . Indeed, an astute person will be able to understand it . Nevertheless, that was something only someone who concentrated on account books on a daily basis would know .

Why would someone like her who is unrelated to such things know about this… These words were not something a person who has been surrounded by young ladies and young masters in the Royal City would say .

This, I will be eaten if I underestimate her . She gives me the same tense feeling I had when I met with an influential person soon after I first started my job . However, I was too slow to notice . The initiative of the conversation was already in her grasp .

I, who had lost the opening round, once again broached the subject . And once we have reached a critical point, she said she had a “favor . ” As I thought, she was just waiting for the right timing to attack .

Although I was surprised that she had a favor, I was even more surprised to know what that favor was .

Reformation of the territory as a whole? Mid-term and long-term reform? By no means would I have ever thought those words would come from this young mistress .

I thought it was interesting . If she was the same person as she was in the old days, I would have immediately come out and tell her that it was nothing but a pipe dream . However, it was clear that she had the proper understanding of the present situation, and I have our previous conversation to remind me of it .

Nevertheless, in the end, that was all it was . I threw a fastball with the intention of considering it . Since I didn’t think she had the authority to personally make decisions regarding the management . In order words, the pathway the promising future cannot be seen .

On the contrary, she was able to “clear” it completely .

I never expected for her to be the Feudal Lord’s proxy!

Finally, the strongest card I had has been eliminated . Really, there is no need to consider anything further .

…And then I acted quickly . I accepted, and when she left to return home, I immediately prepared for someone to take over .

In three days, I wonder what kind of plans she’ll be broaching . That is something I’m looking forward to .