You can't do that!

　I chuckle dryly as I listen to Inicida's words, shaking with anger.

'Can't you?'

Of course!

　The Prime Minister hurriedly interrupted Inicida, who shouted back at me in response to my little mutterings.

''Wait a minute! We are not going to reject all of them either. I think a change in the Slavery Act will take some time, but I think we should consider it.

Prime Minister, you....!

　Inicida's face reddened as she looked at the vizier's response, but the vizier silenced Inicida by returning his greeting to her.

　The Prime Minister confirmed that Inishida had closed her mouth, and then turned to face me again.



　When the Prime Minister uttered that, Inicida's face twisted.

　As I heard before, this Karruk Kingdom is a country that prospered as an economic center, and in a sense, there is a section of the country that grew up being protected by the surrounding countries.

　That's probably why they've decided that it would be tough to be attacked with force.

　However, I have no intention of forcing them to obey me by such force.

　I smiled as softly as I could and spoke with gestures.

'Changing the laws of the country must be a very difficult thing to do. So, whether the laws change or not, if you get one right from me, we'll agree to it as an alternative.

Right?

　Inishida twisted her head in a scandalous manner.

　She narrowed her eyes at it and replied.

''It's the right of a slave sales contract.''

　When he told her that, Inicida froze and the vizier screamed.

''That, that can't be it, you're taking away the business related to slaves from us...!

B.S.! I don't see how that can be true!

　I manage to stop and return an affectionate smile, pulling away from the podium at any moment.

''Oh, no, no, you misunderstand. I just thought it would be nice if the environment of the enslaved people could be improved, even if only a little. That's why I was hoping that outside of the laws of this country, we too could get the right to buy and sell slaves. We don't use any of the facilities in this city or anything else. It doesn't matter if it's outside the city or on unused land along the streets, we'll do what we want if you let us use that place.

　Then I waited for their reaction. I spoke while thinking about many things, but did I manage to get my point across? I feel like I've come full circle.

　As I was thinking about this, Inishida put her hand to her chin and mumbled softly.

'So you want to buy and sell slaves without interference from us? To that extent........

　After a moment, Inicida looked up and opened her mouth.

I understand. In my name, I will allow the slave trade of the Celestial Kingdom to take place within my territory. However, the location must not be limited to this royal city, nor any of the cities or villages in the various regions. Also, I will only allow shops to be set up in vacant lots along the northern roadways. No plundering of our country's slaves in the procurement of slaves will be allowed. Is this content safe?

　And in a familiar tone, Inicida said something like a one-sided contract.

　But there was no problem with the content, so I nodded and then replied with a word.

''We need the slavers' cooperation, so please don't put pressure on the slavers, okay?

"Hm. Do not insult my country. Our kingdom of Karruk has survived many dangers by doing business. We will not be defeated in business and we will not be defeated in that way.

　I got my words.

　I thought so, and unconsciously lifted the corners of my mouth.

　Then the Prime Minister's face, which had been gazing at me with a thoughtful look on his face, pulled back and immediately turned blue.

　I don't know what he thought, but our request was fulfilled. Then we have no more business here.

''Well then, we'll leave it here.

　We exchanged a few words, and I announced the end of the audience. We leave the audience room after hearing Inicida's eye roll and the vizier, who is lazily and profusely sweating, give the signal to close the meeting.

　We walked through the door and down the aisle, and after a reasonable amount of time, Zig and Rabia slumped into place.

'Wait, what's going on?'

　I hurriedly put my hand on Rabia's shoulder and she turned to me with a face as if she had seen something horrible.

''........I never thought that a negotiation between the king and the king of a country could be so terrifying.

'Really? It seemed to go relatively smoothly...

　When he replied, Yuri nodded vigorously.

''It seems to me that this was exactly the kind of discussion where we were able to demonstrate the military strength and authority of the Celestial Kingdom. In particular, your ability to break up the audience with us, as if you were dealing with a much lower-ranked, that is, a genus, was brilliant.

Hmm? A vassal state?

　I nodded my head at Yuri's impressions and thought back to my own response, wondering if it was a bit rude.

　Certainly, it seems to me that it was a moderately intense flow of stating our request unilaterally and then leaving when the other party agreed.

　But, well, if you go out too far and get licked, you won't be taken seriously, and this is how it should be. All is good as long as it ends well.

　When I was convinced of that, Eira looked at me with a difficult face.

''I understand what you think, Taiki-sama, but is it really possible for us to buy and sell slaves? That, and the terms of the sale are probably more stringent here...

Yeah, I know. I'm very selective about who I sell to. They have to be able to provide enough food, clothing, and shelter without abusing the slaves.

That would be great, but...

　Zig, who had been silent until then, opens his mouth to Eira, who looks anxious, as if he's made up his mind.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave it to the unworthy Zig and the Legion of Honor Chamber of Commerce.

　Zigu nodded as he said that, looking straight at us.

''I'm ashamed to say, but I never imagined that a different sales channel would be approved within the Karruk Kingdom than the Kingdom, although it's not the same as the priority right to buy and sell slaves. This right, if done well, will generate great profits wherever it is done.

　Zig's eyes seemed to shine with a giraffe as he said this in a hot tone of voice.