Night of April 18, 2813 in the Western Continental Calendar

That's negotiable.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
　I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.　
　On the other hand, the question is whether Mikoshiba Ryoma is smart enough for that kind of interest.
　He has the guts to use himself as a pirate, an occupation that is hated by the general public.
　You'll be able to find out if you are a person who is concerned with right and wrong, so it's probably impossible to negotiate.
　Whether or not they have the capacity to drink both good and bad is a question.
　Such a thought flashed through Andre's mind.

You need something to take home with you.......and even if you give him something, it's a gamble whether Mikoshiba's bastard will listen to you or not.

　Louida, who had been listening in silence until then, interrupted. Henry nodded deeply in response to her question, as if to say it was natural.
　Certainly her concern is natural. It's a story that should have a proper mediator.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.

You're not going to be able to find out what you're going to give them. Is it money?

　The two men shushed at Andre's question.
　It's not a bad option.
　Except for the fact that it's a direct line without any kind of twist, it's something that everyone needs, and there's no one who wouldn't be happy to receive the cash.
　There are endless ways to use it, so you won't be left with a lot of money.
　But on the other hand, cash never fails to impress the person who sends it.
　Andre himself has used bribes on many occasions, so it's understandable.
　While cash is quick, it has no staying power.
　It's not a good idea to give bribes on a regular basis, but it's not the right thing to give to someone you don't know.

It's a good idea to have something that will impress them with our advantages. And it should be as unusual as possible.

　An object that looks good in its own right and has a high monetary value.
　Rarely available, rare and valuable items are especially good.
　In addition, consumables are not good enough. It should be something that remains in shape as much as possible.
　Such thoughts were evident in Henry's words.　

'Something rare, something that will impress us with our advantages...?

What do you think?

　Andre pondered Henry's question.
　The warehouse is not without the curiosities that were obtained when the trading ships were seized.
　In the world of Earth, where logistics are not developed, anything imported from other continents would command a high price.
　But on the other hand, many of the items that are currently sitting in the warehouse are not only impractical, but are also rare in the true sense of the word.
　Spices, ornaments, clothing and armor. These things have a clear use and yet are in high demand.
　On the other hand, books, paintings and antiques are coveted by those who want them, but they are rubbish for those who are not interested. In other words, the demand for them is less than for other items.
　The only things left in the warehouse now are those so-called "hard to exchange for gold" items.

''With the current state of affairs while the peninsula is being explored, even if we sent art and other items, we would only be left with too much...''

　If it was after the settlement of the Woltenia peninsula was completed, it would be good in the sense of giving them something to look forward to, but it is obvious that sending artifacts and the like would only be a hindrance in the midst of the settlement now.
　It's not worth it if the other party is not pleased with the gift, even though I went to the trouble of giving it to them.
　Silence dominated the room.
　Because both Henry and Andre fully understood that their fate hinged on the negotiations with Mikoshiba Ryoma.

You guys don't have your heads working when it counts...

　A ridiculous voice broke the silence.
　Henry's sharp gaze pierced through to Louida, who was grinning with her cheekbones on the table.

'What do you mean?'

　A low, stifled voice. There is a clear hostility contained in it.
　What the three of them have in common is a strong will and a strong body. And the supremacy that overwhelms others. There is no such thing as being insulted by others and remaining silent.

'Wait Henry what do you mean by that?　Louida.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what's going on.
　It's not just a matter of time before you're ready to go.

You've got just the thing," he said. You can find something valuable that will show our value and can only be found in the peninsula.

　Andre and Henry look at each other and consider Ruida's words.

'Only available on the peninsula, you say?'

　Hearing Henry's muttered words as if to confirm them, a thing came to Andre's mind.

''Well... that's it.

Yeah. I mean, what man wouldn't love to receive one of those things?

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

''You........that thing we've been struggling with so much.......''

　Henry takes a bite out of Rueda.
　That's just as it should be, in a way. That thing is not something that can be easily obtained.
　It's a lot of work and a lot of luck. It's a very difficult item to obtain without either.

I know that, and that's why it's a gift worth giving. Isn't that why it's a gift worth giving?　That would make any man happy.

　Originally, Louida was a slave brought to the town as a prostitute.
　However, it was decided that her looks would not be enough to get customers, so she was given the job of managing the prostitutes, which allowed her to develop her talents.
　Managing and manipulating people.
　This is how she developed her talent for managing and manipulating people.
　Through prostitutes, she gradually increased her power.
　After all, this was a world in which there was almost no entertainment.
　Controlling the women meant controlling the many pirates who couldn't help but touch her skin.
　That's how she had risen to the position of the Three Chiefs. She had risen to the rank of the Three Chiefs.

Very well. And believe me you are not likely to find a buyer for these goods anyway. So it wouldn't be a bad idea to buy it as a gift.

Tsk...

　At Andre's words, Henry also nodded while clicking his tongue.
　A precious thing that cannot be exchanged for gold.
　If we give them something like that, they might listen to us as pirates.
　Such a thought was floating around in the three of them.


　Cone, cone.
　The sound of hammering came from the window where the morning sun was shining.
　And the sounds of many people shouting and writhing add color to it.
　In terms of population, the village is supposed to be small and remote, but what I'm hearing from outside is a scene full of energy, just like a city.
　This is what happens when people with a strong sense of purpose are in the middle of building something.
　In Ryoma's eyes, the faces of the people were full of hope.
The town was starting to take shape...cobblestone streets and a harbor that could accommodate large ships. The walls have been built to a practical level, and the problem is that the shipment from Simone has already arrived. (The only thing left to do is wait for word from Sakuya.)
　The city has already started building houses to accommodate the immigrants.
　Once that last issue is taken care of, the Woltenia peninsula can be transformed into a new form.
　And the preparations are already in place. All we have to do now is wait for the right time....

Ryoma-sama. May I?

Oh. Laura. What's going on?

　Ryoma, who was lost in his thoughts as he gazed blankly at the cityscape from the window, turned his gaze to the door when he heard a knock at the door.

''I have a report for you.''

　You can find an indescribable expression of confusion and surprise on Laura's face when she says that.
　Something so unexpected must have happened.
(Something happened.........)
　Ryoma silently urged ahead with his eyes.
　Then a look of surprise appeared on Ryoma's face as he heard her report.


　The room was shabby.
　The pillars and walls were made of wood.
　They were solidly built, but they were left bare, and it was hard to believe that it was the office of a nobleman.
　The room is reasonably spacious, as it is a room used by a person with a title.
　However, the room is also poorly furnished with only a coarse-grained desk and chair for office work, which conversely accentuates its shabbiness.
　In a way, it was only natural.
　Ryoma uses this room twice a day. That's because he only uses it to receive reports in the morning and at night.
　I'm sure there is a lot of paperwork involved, such as a list of items to be purchased from Simone and confirmation of details, but the number of such items is far less, and most of those small jobs are left to the Voltz and Malfist sisters.
　Ryoma will only check a small portion of the documents that they cannot settle on their own.
　So, what does Ryoma do, he takes the initiative in participating in the city's construction, blackmailing those around him every morning as a site supervisor.
　He took the initiative in moving his body.
　It may be a tricky thing to do, but in the hierarchical world of Earth, this had a huge effect on the city.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that many soldiers consider the nobility to be the ones who rule and exploit.
　Aristocrats are those who produce nothing but take from their subjects.
　They actually pay a great deal of responsibility and price, but from the point of view of the ruled, these negative aspects are invisible.
　A member of that ruling class, Ryoma, uses his body as one of them.
　It's the only way to make sure that you can get to know each other better.
　They sweated together and exchanged words.
　They ate the same meals and slept on crude wooden beds.
　Ryoma's attitude had certainly earned the soldiers' trust.
　Everything was going well. Yes, until this report from Laura.

Shit. What do we do....
　Staring at the parchment on the desk, Ryoma clicked his tongue in his mind.
　It was a question that had been asked over and over again.
　Already, the night's nightfall had taken over the area.
　When he heard Laura's report, Ryoma holed himself up in his room all day long.
　He hadn't even taken lunch, and he had been repeating the question to himself.
　No, the truth was that he had already reached his conclusion.
　The question is, what are we going to do to make the conclusion a reality?
Subhuman....
　A letter delivered by a pirate asking for negotiations. The gift in it was the reason for Ryoma's torment for half a day.
　Subhuman.
　Sub-humans, a species that is rumored to exist in the Woltenia peninsula and is generally thought to be extinct.
　This morning, a small boat entering the bay brought with it a letter asking to negotiate with Ryoma and a sub-human.
　I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what to expect. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.
　They are a race commonly known as black "dark" elves.
　They are living gems.
　She is so beautiful that such an adjective is appropriate.
　I'm sure all men will be captivated by the charm she radiates.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one.
　It's not only Laura and Saara, but also Boltz and Rionne, who are experienced in life, were awestruck by her beauty from the moment they saw her.
　Certainly, she was a gift that could only come from the unique land of the Woltenia Peninsula.
　As long as Ryouma was a man, he couldn't possibly not be pleased to be presented with a beautiful black "dark" elf.
　In that sense, it could be said that the pirates' choice was right.
　But they were mistaken.
　And that misunderstanding would throw all the wheels off....