"Well, let's start the majority vote."

　At my cry, unpleasant air spreads throughout the room.
　a feeling of tension and disgust
　They're all mixed up, and each is on each other.

"Can someone put my desk in order?" I asked for my desk. You see, I'm the chairman."

　He smiled and, with a hateful look on his face, the head waiter of the silver-haired E-cup signaled the waiters.k.
　Servants rush up to clean up the fallen tables, dirty cloths, and spilled drinks, and exchange them for clean ones.

　And it was the head waiter himself who brought me the table.

"Thank you. What's your name?"
"... I have no obligation to answer."
"You have the right to listen, don't you?"
「………………」

　His keen eyes glared at me silently.

"Shall I get a majority vote? Should I tell you my name?"
"Don't be foolish. Majority is a sacred ceremony."

　What are you saying?
　Isn't it a tool to disguise each other?

".........innes."

　muttered he, glared at me again, and then the head waiter of the silver-haired E-cup--Innes returned to Gerracy.

"Yasilo,"

　Shortly after seeing Ines off, Natalia and Gilberta approached me gently.

"It's Natalia,"
"I know!"
"I'm Gilberta,"
"So I know!"

　What are you competing for!?

"I can imagine that you want to remember the name of a woman with a big breast."
"That's not the case!"
"Deborah, by the way, the head waiter of the twenty-three wards,"
"So I didn't collect the names of the big breasts! And `By the way,' too far behind, Gilberta!'

　I even got the name of the brown D-cup waiter unexpectedly.
　Didn't you want to get it?

"I want to know the feeling of a majority vote,"

　He's a real voice.
　this majority vote decided by the lords I wondered what the people around me thought.
　Suppose here I cajoled the lords into drinking the conditions which were convenient for me.
　At that time, if the people around him had the feeling of 'majority decision' there was a possibility that the lord would be annoyed by complaints and thrusts from the people of the domain.
　In front of the people of the domain, it's possible that they don't accept this condition out of course.

　however
　Ines said. The majority rule is a sacred ritual.
　If that's the way the people of the domain feel about the majority vote, there will be an atmosphere of "if it's decided by the majority vote, it can't be helped."

　If the consciousness of the people of the domain was toward "bullshit," I was going to lead them in the direction of "for the people of the domain," "what the people of the domain want," and "you are the only people who can lead the people of the domain," but otherwise, the story is simple.
　If the people of the domain take majority rule as sacred, all they have to do is incite the lord.
　It's all right if you face it in a tangible way. You don't have to appeal to your heart. It's a really dry business.

　This guy is easy to do.

"Now, are you ready?"

　The Ines worked together to restore the conference room.
　Well, let's do some research.

"I'll see if it's Donnis and Tracy who can't participate in this majority vote, and Gerracy?"
"...hmm,"

　Donis only snorted, and the others didn't open their mouth.
　Oh, my God, Gerracy's scary stare.
　Don't be so upset. I'll make sure you have your turn.

　I still have to ask you to dance.

"My dear fellow," Think of it as a 'BU'."

　turn one's words to another lord who said nothing
　They were the four lords of the twenty‐three wards, twenty‐five wards, twenty‐six wards, and twenty‐eight wards.
　If you're careless about other people's affairs, you'll be shunned.

"The chairman was appointed to me in a fair way --"

　The lord of the twenty‐three wards wrinkle his brows easily.

`--are you sure you're four?'

　I'll stretch out my arms like a demon.
　Smile an invincible smile.

"It takes four people to beat me... do you really think so?"

　four to one
　A majority vote would be absolutely advantageous.
　But I'm the chairman. I'm not in a position to vote.
　He is the ruler of the place.

"I'll ask you again, think twice... ...is it really good for you four?"

　The lord of the twenty-eighth district swallows his spit.
　Aren't they at risk for even a small victory that they tried to secure? They must be under such obsession.

"The old Donnis, Tracy, the Spasmodic, and the present leader, Gerracy, who is in charge of the proceedings... ...is it all right to have four 'really'?"

　speak emphatically in places
　There's no particular point.
　Perhaps if the four of us agreed, we wouldn't have any trouble.
　But the unidentified confidence of a mysterious man with a mysterious circuit of thought is just horrific.
　Moreover, they are nowhere to go now, without Gerracy and Donnis, who have always been in control.

　There is no one in here who can say with confidence that four to one would definitely win.
　Even the lord of the twenty‐three wards is at a loss for words.

　It would have been troublesome if there was another bigot at Donis level.

　The lord of the twenty-five wards swayed restlessly and began to glance at the neighboring Donnis.
　Okay, I'm stuck.

"It's all right that there's no answer," Shall we start the majority vote?"
"Oh...!"

　The lord of the twenty-five wards summarizes the story at the right time. `I don't know,' said he.The lord of the twenty-fifth district shouted.If you are suddenly closed at a time when you can't decide, people will let out their voices in spitefully.
　Especially in the case of an indecisive man like the lord of the twenty-five wards who cannot say exactly what he wants to say.

"...what? Do you have any opinion?"

　But I won't miss that short remark. never let go
　The fact that the lord of the twenty-five wards had raised his voice prevented him from knowing.
　With everyone's eyes focused on it, you can't say "nothing."
　If you say such a thing, "If you don't have an opinion, you get out. That's going to make odd numbers." You must have such a sense of crisis. I'd like to believe that…

"Oh, no..."
"If you don't have any particular opinion, there are now four and even numbers, and the other one is in twenty-five wards."
"No, wait a minute!"

　cut my words in a hurry
　That's a relief. He seemed to have a sense of crisis. I don't think you're such a hopeless idiot.

"I have an opinion... Just... just wait a minute."

　the lord of the twenty‐five wards with a stern face
　To hide the deep breath, repeat it with a very thin breath. ...are you caught?

"Gee... Mr. Chairman... oh my gosh. Excuse me."

　As soon as they start talking, their voices turn upside down, and the lord of the 25th district says no before drinking water.
　take a breather and speak again
　Slowly, checking each word.

"Now that the chairman has changed, I think it would be a good idea to start over again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."

　Eventually, I asked people around me for their consent in order not to blame me.
　It's no different from the young man who came to see Maul for an interview. As soon as they start talking in their own words, they try hard to ignore their responsibilities. And follow the example on the right, right?

"Do you mean that instead of referring to individuals such as Donnis and Tracy, and discussing and deciding whether they can be trusted one by one, you try to get all the lords involved in the majority vote?"
"Well, yes, we're not free either. I don't want to spend any more time in a place different from the main subject... all of you."

　I'm afraid you're the last one to run away.
　They must be reluctant to do so because they want to avoid another trouble if the trend of questioning each person's confidence and no confidence comes to mind.

"I was thinking of putting each and every one of you in front of me, telling you everything about what you had to do with me, what you had conversations with me, and then allowing only those you trust to participate."
"It takes too long! And... your story is offensive to me."

　You talk a lot to commoners, don't you?

"Lord of Hetare"
"What!? Say it again!"
`A cowardly specter,'
"That's strange!"
"Don't be mad. That's what he is."

　Next door is Donnis remonstrating against the lord of the twenty-fifth district.
　I just added a little arrangement to say it again.
　Do you know? When popular products are re-released, they usually add extra arrangements. Cost reduction by taking advantage of the excuse of "I hope more customers enjoy it because of your favorable reputation.
　I just tried to ride it. I haven't done anything to get in trouble. Oh, I didn't.

"Is that all right with you, Donnis?"
"Why do you ask an eagle?" You're the chairman, aren't you? Make up your own mind."
"Don't say so, I'm a beginner." Well, Gerracy?"
"Don't speak to me. It's unpleasant."
"Well... Salacy,"
"Tracy! You're so rude!"

　No, I can't help but think of it as an exposure.
　And I didn't miss Gerracy's momentary reaction, like, "Are you know. in a twitch pooxiness

　However, none of my acquaintances give me advice. ...well, I've created an atmosphere of suspicion if I advise you. It's only natural.

　So Mr. Yashiro, who is at a loss, takes the majority vote with a slight fling, "I don't know... " attitude.
　Then, what a wonder... Jiro's wish will come true.

　Why?

　That's because all the people here are 'superior' to me.
　Whether it's true or not, they think so.
Those who can afford to be "superior" are not wary of the reckless actions taken by the "now" guy.
　When one's guard is lifted, one's guard is aroused.

　keep one's head straight
　Humans are creatures that are caught off guard as soon as they find a little leeway, no matter how many times they are tricked, no matter how many times they are tricked, no matter how many times they are tricked.
　The more likely you are to be swindled, the more likely you are to be swindled.
　You might wonder, "Why are you stuck?" when you see a celebrity stuck in a variety show over and over again. But that's the creature of man.

　Humans can't stand the strain of vigilance for so long.
　an hour in total However, if you keep nervous for an hour, you will be exhausted both physically and mentally. beyond normal thinking
　Usually, tension breaks in just a few minutes.

　It was triggered by the other person's mistake, weak face, and trouble.

　So when I set a trap with this look on my face????

`Then I won't bother you any more, so raise your hand if you think it's all right to do as the lord of the twenty-five wards told you.'

　--that's how you're going to the nines.

　Four people raised their hands.
　All but Donis and Tracy, and Gerracy's "three who are currently unable to participate in the majority vote" raised their hands."I'll ask you guys just in case. What do you think?"

　I asked Donnis,

I agree with the opinion that it is necessary to start over.'

　said Gerracy, quietly raising her hand.
　Tracy was followed by a show of hands, and only Donis didn't raise his hand.

"Are you against it?"
"Abandonment. I won't take part in it until I get back."

　the state of being stubborn

"Then six votes in favour and one abstention..."

　I turn around and smile with Estella.

"The nine "all lords" here shall decide by majority!"
"What!"
"Wait!"
"What do you mean!"
"That's not true!"

　They jump to their feet and the BUs start to make a fuss.
　Tracy is in a great hurry, and Gerracy looks as if she's no longer a good face.
　As expected, Donnis sits with a look of "...I see, I see.

"Is it possible to have the lords of the outer territories participate in the sacred majority vote of 'BU'?"
"No, no. Didn't you decide unanimously, 'Join the whole lord?'"

　I glanced at Estella, who was ready, calling the conversation record and displaying the corresponding words.



"Do you mean that instead of referring to individuals like Donnis and Tracy, and discussing and deciding whether they can be trusted one by one, all the lords should participate in the majority vote?"
'Well, yes, we're not free either. I don't want to spend any more time in a place different from the main subject. . ."


Estella questions the lord of the 25th district at the point of conversation record.

"When Jiro said, 'Is that what you mean by trying to get all the lords to participate in the majority vote?' you replied you?"
"No... that's... in that sense."
"Did you answer?"
"...I answered...."
"Next, look over here,"

　Instead of asking the lord of the twenty-fifth district to refute, Lucia unfolds a "conversation record."



"Then I'm not going to bother you any more, so raise your hand if you think it's all right to do as the lord of the twenty-fifth leg tells you."



"And the majority vote was carried out, as the chairman said, and it was passed by a majority vote. What's the objection to this? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

　No one could argue with Lucia's words.
　That's a big deal. the unparalleled demeanor of the Seven
　I'm glad you're on my side this time. It's easy to get to this pace just by being there.
　A man's words with dignity add to his credibility.

"Well, don't think so deeply. If I were to make a suggestion against you, you could vote seven to two."
"But..."

　Gerracy glances at Donnis.
　Donnis, who chose to abstain from voting earlier. After all, it seems that even if only one person acts differently, he doesn't feel itchy.
　That's probably why Gerracy is concerned.
"I'm afraid I'll betray you."
　Not to mention Tracy.

"Well, if Donnis and Tracy betray each other, it's still five to four. I don't think it's the kind of situation that makes you feel so sad. Well... if you betray me, I'll turn the tables four to five."
"Who...?!? . . . . . . . ." Get on with it."

"Who's going to betray you?" he said, and realized that he had thought the same to Donnis and Tracy. Gerracy paused and spoke hatefully and turned away.

　And Gerracy's cessation of objections has made it difficult for others to refute.
　If you say something, you'll be curled up by me. Or, you can hurl unnecessary words at me.
　No one would like to be searched for a painless belly.
　It's better to keep quiet in the bushes and keep out snakes. You must be thinking that

　It's safer, safer and more certain to get results by majority vote.
　People who understand common sense think so.

"Well, let's get started," Have a fair and enjoyable majority vote."

　As everyone in the room pays attention, I proclaim proudly.
　It is said that a round of applause here will raise your spirits, but unfortunately there is no such clever guy here.

"Astella, Lucia. Do you understand the sanctions from BU?"
"... well,"
"Me, too. It was written at length in the letter of the great work that had been sent to me without my permission."

　The sanctions against the 42nd and 35th wards have already been notified by letter.
　Fine figures are omitted, but compensation claims have been filed for the thirty-five wards, and for the forty-two wards, compensation claims have been filed for a considerable amount.

　I can't afford to drink in a draught.
　Perhaps it's the ulterior motive to push the issue of the talks toward a 'reduction' by imposing exorbitant reparations.
　The more complicated they are, the more reparations they want to make, threatening to impose stricter sanctions and making small concessions.
　Lawyers in Japan are very good hands, too. It's a good way to find a way out.

　however
　Such concessions are not convincing in this case.
　Anyway, we have no fault whatsoever.
　If you drink this kind of thing, you'll have a habit of being criticized every time in the future.

　fight a dead‐and‐out
　Estella and I agree on that.

"Before the majority vote, Estella and Lucia, you can tell me if you have anything to say."
"There is no such time in the BU majority!"

　Gerracy refutes, but quickly silences it.

"I'm the chairman. Don't talk in private. If you can't, you may leave the room."
"... oh my gosh."
"If you have any complaints, tell me who elected me chairman. There are seven of us, including you. Everybody will do. Make a big claim.""………………If you want to do it, get on with it."

　If you want to do something to your advantage, don't go against the organizer.
　If I declare I'm going to give up the majority vote, you can't even get one, can you?
　I don't think you understand.

　Perhaps because of my handling of Gerracy, no one stood up for him. There's no chase. You can move on, can you?

"Well, Estella first.
"Yes,"

　In the center of the conference room, my table is placed facing the seven lords of BU.
　Retreating from there, Estella takes its place.
　Tell the seven lords what they want to say.

"If we want to get things done peacefully, we should be aware that we must withdraw quickly from this case."

　The room is noisy.

"We have no intention of wasting any more time, nor of overlooking your reckless and shameless provocations. If there is anything more absurd to say in the future, it will be necessary for each person to be prepared to wipe out the clouds of this vague and thin connection of foolish organizations."
"What do you mean, my dear fellow?"

　As she stands up, Estella responds quietly.

"What, then?"
"What's that way of speaking? Isn't that too rude?"
"Ahhhuh...

　Then, with a little hateful smile, he spit out his in-ear.

"So you realize that the insolent attitude you have taken towards us at the beginning of the meeting is rude." So, are you deliberately saying that you are rude?"
"You...!"

　Oh, yeah.
　Estella was like this, wasn't she?
　Did you keep on telling me like this in the beginning?
　I miss it, it'sort of.

　However, not to mention a handsome gentleman like me who has plenty of leeway in his mind, he cannot afford to let go of all the short-sighted little things like Gerracy, and if he hits me directly, he will show tremendous power.

"Don't be presumptuous! Don't think that lords in outer territories will be on par with the lords of our BUs! That's too presumptuous!"

　In particular, a guy who is conscious of being "lost" by himself quickly gets irritated like this way.

"I see..."

　Estella muttered with a cool stare at Gerracy.

"I'll take it as a declaration of war." I won't forgive you.'

　Having said that, Estella gives up her seat to Lucia.
　There's still something left to say, but it seems to go down once.

I only told her to say in a Gerracy tone, "Well, you're not going to regret selling a fight to me," but -- she said, Estella.
　Estella couldn't afford it either.
　He asked me to add a lot of arrangements to the lines I directed.

　Lucia then stands before the Seven Lords.
　I told him to provoke me briefly and from above --"

"I don't say anything bad," You'd better apologize now."

　That's too simple. It's wonderful in a way. I was irritated with this shortness.

"It's a waste of time to listen! Get a majority vote, Mr. Chairman!"

　Gerracy, who has absolutely no resistance to the tail, screams at the limit.
　Donis looks at Gerracy with a bitterly. You're obviously dragging your feet, you know.

"You don't have to ask me?"
"I don't care!"
"Are you going to decide without a majority decision?"
"I don't want any more farce! That's what they think, you know!"

　Gerracy called out to the lords around her, but there was no answer.

"Look at it. That's our consensus."

　a gerrymandering interpretation of silence
　Then let's keep quiet.
　Donnis and Tracy turned away at your behavior.
　The other lords also said they were going to rule on this matter.
　I'm going to lay the full responsibility on Gerracy in case of emergency.

"I had something more important to talk about... I'm sorry, Lucia."
"Oh, there's a story that makes you regret that you should have listened."

　Estella and Lucia interrupt their conversation with the sound of Gerracy hitting the table.
　Gerracy's blood vessels are about to break, so we'll move on to a majority vote.


　...Oh, my goodness.


"Then raise your hand if you think we should impose sanctions and demand reparations in this case."

　Five lords raise their hands at my words.
　Donnis and Tracy are the five of us.

　Tracy, however, seemed to be wondering whether to lift her hand halfway up.

"Tracy, who are you, that? Be clear."
"...I know, I know, I know."
"Why don't you think it's in your interest?"

　When I said that, he looked surprised... Tracy raised her hand.
　That's six votes for it.

"Well! Have you turned over, Donnis Donnerty! If you take such an attitude, you must consider redistributing or eliminating tolls and bean tax revenues!"
"You're too hasty, little boy. I'm not saying that the Eagle is against it."
"Are you going to abstain!? If you don't want to participate seriously, leave here right now!"
"It's not you who will decide it, but the chairman?"
"………………You old fool!"

　Gerracy spat out hatefully.It's Donnis who doesn't take the abuse lightly.

"But the idea of eliminating tax revenues is interesting." Give it a try, if you can. I'll do as I please."

　Soybean profits are a big part of BU. If you antagonize Donnis, it will affect the existence of BU.
　As Donnis said, it was a hasty move, Gerracy. You can't sell a fight without a chance of winning, that single hair.

　Perhaps he's aware.
　That I have been waiting for... for this result.
　They imposed sanctions, but they waited patiently for it to be passed by a majority.

"Yes, yes,"

　Gerracy looked pleased when she was plainly disappointed.
　If he were Loretta, he would be worth his while to be cute."Gerracy is just pathetic.

"Then, Estella and Lucia," "Do you mean that the case is called into action?"
"It can't be helped,"
"Oh, I've squandered the opportunity by myself, and I can't complain later."

　Tension runs through the faces of the lords who have been immersed in the afterglow of victory.
　The air that was beginning to loosen re-stretch.

"Then we shall begin the arrangements at once to-morrow, as it is to be put into operation."
"I should like to start the work at once."

　Estella and Lucia call their respective waiters and start writing something on the paper that was presented.
　I'll give my word to the seven lords who are holding their breath because they can't swallow the situation.

"I was going to give you some advice," They're not joking or crazy because they're risking their lives for this meeting. But... you guys won't listen. I can't help it."

　With a thump of paper on the desk, Estella and Lucia each hand over a bundle of papers to the head waiter.
　Then, they notify you in a businesslike voice that doesn't make you feel any emotion.

"We have decided to take retaliatory measures because we have concluded that we will impose unfair sanctions on you. The content is... Oh, I shouldn't tell you? Then I'll let you know in writing at a later date. Ah, it's okay. I don't mean to ask you to do anything."
"Yes. We'll do it on our own. You're just saying, 'Don't worry.'

　a noisy room
　Not only the lords, but also the soldiers guarding the room and the chief waiters, who had to remain calm, breathed their breath.

"Well, let's go home," Jillo,"
"Yes, the negotiations have broken down. It's a pity... but it can't be helped it."
"Wait!"

　It was Gerracy, after all, who put a stop to it.
　Stand up and call Estella and Lucia out to leave.
　I can't help but call him off, because both sides put such pressure on the lords who were supposed to be friends.

　I can't say a word, but I can't believe it.
I feel like, "You didn't let me talk, so take responsibility."

"What do you mean by retaliation.
"...even if I tell you?"
"I'm telling you to speak!"
「…………」

　The engineered estella is alive.
He keeps silent with a face like, "What? Do you think you're in a position to give orders?" ...I'm scared. I don't want to make an enemy of you.

"A little while ago, Gerracy was rude.

　It was Donis who started talking.
　Only Donis, who did not raise his hand in favor of the earlier majority vote, now has the right to speak.
　Donnis is tough, after all. You can see the future well.
　If it's such a simple trap, you'll see through it and be on guard.

"I don't think your words are desperation, or shallow words of purchase. I hope you will tell me what you mean by retaliation."

　Donnis apologizes.
　But the apology is in return for Gerracy's rudeness.
　In other words, Donis apologized on behalf of Gerracy, and it was Gerracy who was covered in mud. Donnis has no damage.
She's like an aunt who apologizes, "Sorry, you idiot..." "I'm not at fault, but I'll apologize on behalf of this idiot," he said.

　Gerracy is blushing red after Donnis said so.
　But there's no way we can argue.
　The full responsibility goes to Gerracy.

"Well, I'll tell you,"
"Don't be afraid of DD."

　Estella and Lucia line up in front of the seven lords with the attitude of "I'll tell you."
　Then, just now, I will tell you the contents of the document with a bunch of documents that I signed here.

"This is a permit to all concerned."
"If we send it, retaliation will take place and it will never stop again."

　The GO sign is a dude.
　There are a lot of people waiting for that permit. In particular, the animals of the 42 wards are now.

"If there is any unjust punishment against the Forty-two wards..."

　Estella says with a serious expression, looking at the eyes of the seven lords.
　with no jokes or remorse whatsoever

"I will break down the cliff and construct a passageway to the 30th district."
"What!"

　The 23rd Ward and Gerracy raised their voices.

　the thirty wards with the largest gates in All Bloom
　People who enter the city from there will enter the city through the 23rd or 29th wards. Most people pass the BU once to get to the outer perimeter below a cliff, such as the Forty‐second leg.
　snatch it

"You'll have a lot of trouble financially." I'm going to build a toll-free road to secure even a little distribution. It will flow in some way."
`Do you think such a wild thing will pass!'It's the lords of the 23 wards who are yelling with a blue streak.
　Traffic taxes, which had been almost monopolized until now, will be dispersed. It can't be fatal, but it hurts.
　Moreover, Gerracy's fool's quarrel with Donnis could lead to talk about reviewing the toll and legumes interests.
　I can't imagine what kind of disadvantage the negative effects here will have.

"Is it you who pushed it through? Did the fireworks stop raining? ... If anyone really believes so, could you declare it here now? I swear to the Spirit."

"I swear to the Spirit" is a threat in a slightly stronger tone than "If you lie, I'll turn you into a frog." It can't be a lie, so you don't refuse to judge the spirit, do you?

　Of course, no one speaks.
　Everybody knows that it's unreasonable.
　However, in accordance with the abominable practices of the aristocracy, they are asking too many questions and answers, saying, "Let's prove it.

"The Hunting Guild and the Woodman Guild will be profitable if they can be exported outside without paying a toll." I talked to him and he was enthusiastic.
"Oh, that's... not acceptable."

　muttered Gerracy
　I'm quite at a standstill. That's how good a toll is.

　But this isn't all. The retaliation we have in store for you.

"If you make a scheme against the thirty-five wards, you will have to levy taxes on everything landed at our port. Taxes are imposed on goods exported, and taxes are imposed on goods entering BUs. How will the peddler's guild work?"
"I'll be in trouble, if you do such a thing!"

　The lord of the twenty-five wards rises pale.
　The lords of the twenty-six wards also stood up for fishing.

"Isn't the processed product irrelevant? It's processed after it's landed!"
"I'm going to collect a lot of taxes when I move to the Thirty-sixth Ward. Of course, the production will decrease drastically."
"Stupid...! What are you going to do about exporting to Chuo Ward!? It's not just the people in the outer city who need processed marine products!"
"It's none of your business," Our ward is only forced to take such steps to make up for the unjustly inflicted losses. The lord of each ward can think of the rest."

　If ports in the thirty-five wards become unusable, the twenty-five wards adjacent to each other and the twenty-six wards that rely on the distribution of processed marine products will suffer considerable damage.
　The twenty-five wards had no time to mind Donnis's countenance, and the twenty-six wards were bound to be such a blow that they could not resist opportunism.

　However, if the 35 wards impose restrictions on ports, the other port, the 37 wards, will benefit.
　and the twenty-seven wards adjacent to the thirty-

"I am rather pleased,"

　Tracy says at ease.
　It's an opportunity to take away all the profits that the twenty-five wards had made.
　Now, Tracy. We're going to act in our own interest. All right? Just think about your own interests.

"But, if it is a port in the 37 wards, will materials be collected in the 36 wards, which are long-established processing businesses, and distribution to our 26 wards will be secured?"

　The lord of the 26th district blunders the brain simulation from his mouth.
　You don't seem to realize that you're talking to yourself, wondering if things get worse when you get older.
　Donnis is more sizzling, but he's more sizzling.

"Oh, yes, yes. We'll build a port in the 42nd leg, too."
"What?"

　The 26th Ward lord and Tracy, who were so happy, are proud of themselves.
　It's a check from the day after tomorrow when we thought we could accept the benefits of the port. No wonder my thoughts stop.

"We have also obtained permission for the Sea-Fishing Guild, and with the full cooperation of the Woodman Guild and the Hunting Guild we have decided to build a port in the Forty-Second Ward." We will investigate the waterways, and we will be able to operate them as early as this year."
"Hold on, hold on, Estella!"

　As if clinging, Tracy runs up to Estella.

"The harbour... in the 42nd leg?"
"Yes,"
"...really?"
"Of course,"
"Well, but! If we could have another route to the Thirtyth Ward, and not only the Woodman Guild and the Hunting Guild, but also the Sea-Fishing Guild would have chosen to go through the Forty-Second Ward."

　The distribution route, which used to be largely bypassed by cliffs, begins to spin only in the lower half of All Bloom.
　Income in the twenty-seven wards, which existed beyond the detour route, will plummet.
　This is because it is more profitable to sell the ingredients and ingredients gathered in the 42 wards to outside peddlers than to sell them to the outer wards.

"The distribution of wards north of the 40th district will be delayed. If that happens...
"Mr. Tracey,"

　Estella gently puts her hand on Tracy's shoulder as she turns blue imagining a terrible future.
　Tracy looks a little relieved just by that.
　You never imagined that the next word would be like this.

"I don't know, I don't know,"

　a completely thrusts out completely
　Estella's smile clearly says, "Because you're the enemy, aren't you?"
　This is pretty tough on Tracy.

　Of course, Tracy isn't the only one to be bothered by the mess of the distribution network.

　Twenty-six wards, twenty-three wards, and twenty-nine wards.
　The twenty-eighth wards, which had been a transit point for the distribution of meat and wood due to spillage in the twenty-seven wards, may be affected somewhat.

　In other words, if sanctions are imposed on the 42nd and 35th wards, the BU will lose its profits.
　Naturally it is a double‐edged sword for the 42nd and 35th wards.
　Thirty-five wards face a sharp decline in profits from ports, and the forty-two wards face the danger of being hostile by all wards, including thirty wards.

　however

　We concluded that it was OK, and even so, that we would smash the BU.
　This chicken race is definitely BU to make a noise first.
　crush one's heart with a bone cut
　That's the way of warfare.

"It's not just a threat," If you like, I don't mind if you look over this document."

　Estella and Lucia put a bundle of paper in their hands on the table.
　It is genuinely a construction permit and a document permitting the introduction of the new system.
　Issuing this will make everything Estella and Lucia have just said come true. I put in the lord's signature right now. I'm not lying."If you die, neither will you?"
"Oh, yes," I'll die after I see you die."

　Estella and Lucia are both serious.
　show off one's determination

　The "BU" people who relied heavily on distribution begin to panic.
　However, some of them are gloating.

　For example... Donnis.

"If the toll is going to be less expensive than before, I can't give back the profits from beans to BU."
"What!? Are you going to betray me, Donnis Donnerty?"

　a sweaty gerracy
　Donnis's words bite me, but I feel as if I were clinging to them.
　If Donis abandons us here and the profits of the soybeans disappear, the BU will really collapse.

　But at a glance at Gerracy's face, Donnis sniffed.

"Hmm! I don't want to hear from you that you betray me." It was you who planned to get rid of the Eagles and Miss McCurry, and even said that you would reconsider your mutual interests! What kind of side are you looking down upon as traitors?"
`... oops,'

　Gerracy, biting her lips and lowering her gaze.
　I seem to have been completely defeated. I can't argue with you.

"Well, calm down, Mr. Erin,"

　The twenty-three wards speak out to the depressed Gerracy.

"That's all right, isn't it?" If you impose sanctions."
"But...!"
"If a port is created in the 42 wards, a new distribution will be created from there. The passageways from the 30th leg, which deprive us of our tolls, bring in the circulation from the sea."
"... ah,"
"Then it is possible to think of it as plus or minus zero."
"...I see,"

　Gerracy's face has a touch of blood coming back to her.
　A loophole that deprives you of profits may generate new profits. He was the lord of the 23 wards when he realized it.
　If you think that far, you'll get a passing grade.
　Finally, I'm at the level whereabouts. Gerracy has failed. Listen carefully to the opinions of the lords around you and find your place.

"It's noisy,"
"Oh, it's ugly,"

　Estella and Lucia mutter 'to hear' the noisy lords.
　Haha. Even though it's what I'm asking you to do... You guys actually like these things, don't you?

　Estella's and Lucia's counterattack has rattled the conference room.
　Each of them may be reaffirming their position.


　The twenty-third and twenty-ninth wards are damaged by the creation of a new passageway connecting thirty wards and forty-two wards, but the creation of a harbor in forty-two wards allows profits to be brought into the open air.
　No, considering seafood, wood, meat from hunting guilds, etc., profits may rise.

　The twenty-fourth leg. Donis's profit increases by producing as many soybeans as he wants, because the "bu" rule of "distributing the profits of beans in return for distributing the toll" is broken when distribution is severely damaged.

　These three wards benefit from imposing sanctions on 42 wards and 35 wards.

　On the other hand, the twenty-five and twenty-six wards cannot offend the thirty-five wards because of their economic predisposition to the thirty-five wards. A ban on ports in the thirty-five wards will be a matter of life and death.
　Portage may be established in the 42nd district, but if ports in the 35th district are still alive, the main port function can be maintained.
　Therefore, these two wards do not want to impose sanctions on the thirty-five wards.

　What is even more interesting is the 27 wards. Tracy's advantage is greater when the 35th Ward bans ports, as it invigorates the 37th Ward ports nearby.
　However, I don't want to impose sanctions on the 42 wards, as they will be thrown out of the distribution network if the 42 wards create a port and make way for the 30 wards.

　Similarly, it can be said that the twenty-eight wards, which live on the spill of distribution from the outer perimeter under the cliffs, share their fate with the twenty-seven wards.


　Well, it's about time.

　I clap my hands loudly and get everyone's attention.
　The thinking time is over. You've thought enough, haven't you?

"I'll have a majority vote."

　The air freezes.
　Some people still don't understand the situation, so I'm kind enough to explain.

"It was decided by the majority vote that we would impose sanctions. So I'd like to decide where to impose the sanctions next time."

　There's a noise in the room.
　There's a little anticipation, a cry of tension.

　Everyone has a definite answer.
　They're just waiting. for one's choice to be stated

"I'll go in turn..."

　Speak slowly and offer the first option.

"Those who think that sanctions should be imposed on both the thirty-five and forty-two wards."

　Gerracy, Donnis and the 23rd Ward lords raise their hands.

"Then, I think we should impose sanctions only on the thirty-five wards."

　Estella is the first to raise her hand, and Tracy and the lord of the 28th arrondissement raise her hand a little later.

"Those who think sanctions should be imposed only on the 42 wards."

　The lords of the twenty-five and twenty-six wards raise their hands to the nines, and Lucia raises his hands grandly at the end.


"...what?"


　I don't know whose voice the voice belonged to.
　However, what the voice means is probably the state of mind of all seven lords.

　write on paper in a straightforward way



　three votes for both the thirty-five and forty-two wards
　three votes imposed only on the thirty-five wards
　three votes imposed only on the 42 wards



".........the same vote."

　Gerracy utters his voice when he sees a phenomenon that should not have happened in majority voting
　The words may also express the feelings of all seven lords.


　What should I do now?
　The sacred majority has collapsed.