Episode 89. alchemist
‘Wow, I couldn’t believe I was this close and didn’t even know.’
Ian looked at the ring and laughed awkwardly. There was no reason to look carefully at her jewelry, let alone her wife’s fingers.
The hand with which the wife gave the signal earlier was on the other side, and in addition to the mysterious ring, there were already more than six or seven pieces of jewelry on the table.
“Why are you doing that?”
“Do you know what the jewel in the ring is?”
The wife looked at Ian with puzzled eyes. She suddenly looked at me and asked why she was asking that. However, since she did not know the answer either, the question was directed directly to Count Merelov.
“no. This was given to me as a gift by the Count… … .”
The more I looked at it, the more it became clear. Isn’t Ian still wearing a necklace under his jacket? It is the same type as the one hidden under the silask flower pot. A yellow gemstone that still captures the sunlight was carefully crafted.
“Count?”
“Well, I don’t really remember, but I think I received it as a gift from the merchant heading to the center. It was the spring of the first year I was married to her wife, so I guess… … .”
The Count tapped his temple to try to remember the name. But strangely, he only let out a frustrated moan as if nothing came out of his mouth.
“Okay. Anyway, what I received from the top is correct. “I remember there was an alchemist there.”
“Alchemist?”
“okay. When I asked them to make gold, it felt strange… . I have no idea if it was a failure or intentional. However, I heard that this type of thing was popular in other countries beyond the Kingdom of Hawan, so I accepted it.”
Ian was left speechless by the unexpected words.
As an alchemist, it was a number I had never guessed before. Those who want to turn metal into gold by exploring the truth of nature, not magic. In some quarters, they were perceived as fraudsters, madmen, or even worse, heretics trying to imitate wizards.
“It’s surprising that there’s an alchemist at the top.”
“It wouldn’t be much of a surprise abroad. Isn’t an alchemist like a living precious metal factory? I’ve never seen a master alchemist, but it’s nice to see it done this way. The number of people moving by contract with the top is not uncommon. “Don’t you know?”
“How should I know?”
“Well, that might be true. “Because people like that won’t visit Bratz’s brothels.”
Count Merelov spat out an insult without realizing it and then flinched in surprise. Wasn’t it a situation where Gula asked to delay payment and even put up collateral?
The tongue made the right mistake.
“Hmm.”
The Count cleared his throat and looked at Ian, but he seemed preoccupied as he continued to look at the ring.
‘okay. It was the work of an alchemist. But why was it hidden in Ian’s flower pot?’
The puzzle was roughly put together.
According to Filia’s words, Ian said that he got the flower pot after running an errand for the merchant. It was clear that it was the same place the count was talking about.
“okay. “Thank you for speaking up.”
“ring… … .”
Ian and his wife’s gaze met. She felt like Ian wanted to buy it with money, and his wife didn’t think she would mind giving it as a gift. Unless it’s Count Merelov watching them.
“Is this enough collateral?”
“Of course, ma’am. If you send me a check by sunset tomorrow, I will hand over your valuables. I hope that our trust in each other will not be shaken.”
“joy. “I don’t know what to make of Merelov.”
“If you’re offended, I’d like to say I didn’t mean to.”
smart.
“Count. “I moved all the sacks.”
At that time, Merelov’s servant from outside announced in a dying voice. There were about 100 bags. Now all that remains is to move it back and forth five or six times by carriage.
“okay. Let’s go out. Madam, please go into the mansion first. I’ll finish up here with Sir Ian and then go.”
“yes. all right.”
The wife took her coat and bowed her head slightly to Ian. Although she didn’t mean to, there was a kind of exchange of glances between those with whom she shared her secret. It was very short and subtle.
“Sir Ian, thank you for today. “You have made a great choice for the future of Merelov and this territory.”
“no. “It was a truly satisfying transaction for me.”
It was a normal greeting, even if you looked at it after washing your eyes, but the count felt something strange. Was it because of the momentary silence that occurred when the ring was left behind? The Count followed behind the wife as he left and glared at Ian for no reason.
Quang!
“Why are your eyes like that?”
As soon as the door closed, Beric grunted angrily. Ian just gives her a bewildered smile and a shrug. He took a small pouch and filled it with her wife’s trinkets.
“By the way, that’s not even a real gem.”
“Is jewelry a separate thing? “If it sparkles and has popular value, it is a gem.”
“What if the Count says he’ll give me the check tomorrow and doesn’t?”
“You’re worried about everything. “If you do, we would be grateful.”
Ian smiled and handed the bag to Beric. It meant taking care of it yourself.
“I have written a contract, so if it is not fulfilled, I can file a formal complaint with the imperial palace. “Like most margraves, he absolutely hates being tangled up with the imperial palace, so he will pay the price to avoid that.”
What if I don’t take it? He would be taken to trial and receive principal and compensation. It’s like buying or selling Gula for more than 3,500 gold coins.
“And as soon as Count Merelov and his party leave the territory, go down to the territory and spread the information that Gula trade is permitted. “First of all, just stir-fried gula.”
“Only stir-fried ones?”
“okay.”
Getting the timing right and determining the order well were also important.
“From now on, if we sell raw gula, no one will buy and eat roasted gula. Because they can buy it and eat it. Besides, after a month, they will become self-reliant and not even want to buy raw oysters.”
However, if they said they would sell the roasted gula first, those who wanted to eat it had no choice but to keep buying it.
And a month later, when Count Merelov implements Gula rationing, you can make another profit by selling it at a slightly lower price.
“More than anything, even if a contract is written, it’s obvious that the Count will make a fuss, so we need a reason to set it up as an exemption.”
It was decided not to interfere with economic activities, but if the volume was released immediately after the transaction, it was impossible to predict what would happen on the other side. It was clear that it was very tiring due to its nature.
“It’s fried gula, so it has nothing to do with the earl’s benefit right now, but later…” … .”
“What about later?”
Beric asked as if he was curious, but Ian just smiled and shook his head. It means she doesn’t intend to tell.
“done.”
“why! let me know!”
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“Go and help with the work. Then hurry up and leave. Oh, and tell the people of the territory that 10% of the profits from the sale of roasted gula will be taxed.”
“okay. 10%. One out of ten. “I know that much now!”
I don’t know how much it will come out. Additional profits would be determined depending on the sales skills of the territory residents. Following Ian’s instructions, Beric stopped as he was about to leave the door.
“What about this guy named Clark?”
“Oh, keep it. Since he has a connection with his wife, he will be useful in some way.”
“Don’t even bother me?”
Ian turned his head at Beric’s words. She didn’t seem to like being stuck in her room all day playing and eating. Clark might feel like he’s in prison.
“Well, if you want to use it anywhere, feel free to use it. Instead, you must avoid harming yourself.”
“Aww!”
Uddangtangtang!
What on earth are you doing like that? … .
When Ian gave permission, Beric quickly said he was happy and ran outside. He drew the curtains, and the sorting process was almost complete.
* * *
“Hey Ian!”
“Yes, Hannah. “There’s a commotion today too.”
“The deacon himself came from Merelov. They say he brought the money for Gula.”
“Oh yeah.”
With Ian’s permission, Merelov’s butler entered the office. His elegant gestures and gaze handling seem to be better than those of the Count.
Squeak.
“Welcome.”
“Meeting Viscount Ian. This is the Gula bill that I was unable to pay yesterday. This is a check guaranteeing 2,500 gold coins, excluding the 1,000 gold coins that were paid in advance. Please confirm.”
The butler placed the envelope on a silver tray at the edge of the desk. Ian checked the check paper with Hyman Bank’s stamp on it, and then looked at the Count’s seal and handwritten signature.
“No problem.”
“Fortunately, the.”
“I will tell you to bring the valuables your wife has entrusted to you. “Hannah, tell Beric to bring the stuff.”
“yes. Ian.”
“Please sit down for a moment and wait. “Is there anything urgent?”
“no. “Then, please excuse me.”
The butler sat down in embarrassment. Since you mentioned your business before the other person even offered you tea, it is appropriate to point out that this is rude.
But it couldn’t be helped that it was an uncomfortable position.
Some time ago, the butler sent a request for the sale of Gula in his own name. Of course, there was no reply from Ian, but when I thought about it, wasn’t that the same as informing the outside world about Merelov’s situation? It was like giving up the upper hand in a transaction.
What if the Count found out about this? … .
“I said Samon.”
“yes. That’s right. “You remember.”
The butler answered, barely able to shake off his distracting thoughts.
“then. “I have read your letter several times.”
shit. The pod was caught. Even though the butler felt his heart pounding, he maintained an expressionless expression on the outside.
“Looking at your name, it doesn’t seem like you are a butler that comes down from your family. Where are you from? How long has it been since you worked?”
The butler responded in silence, examining Ian’s intentions. I don’t know why you’re asking such a thing.
“Nothing else, we need a butler too.”
“I plan to bury my bones in Merelov.”
“huh. okay. Please ask. “I want some education.”
“yes? “Education?”
I wondered if he was a scout. The butler was a key figure in the mansion, so he often tried to trick nobles with each other.
“Of course, you will need the Count’s permission, but I am telling you this in the hope that you will understand our intentions.”
“… “Let’s discuss it.”
“okay. He is a sincere and smart friend, so you will enjoy teaching him. Of course, I will take the remuneration without regrets. If you want, I’ll also give you back the one named Clark that you previously received. “I have a lot of experience working at that mansion, so wouldn’t it be more helpful?”
I asked, but the answer was obvious.
The Count will stubbornly refuse. However, this was not to ask permission from the Count, but to inform his wife separately. After doing something, if you want to get Clark, ask him to lend you a butler.
“yes. All right. “I will tell you as is.”
smart.
“Ian. Beric brought the pouch.”
“Oh yeah. Hannah. “Come this way.”
“yes?”
Hannah put her pockets on the table, and Ian smiled and introduced her to the butler.
“It’s Hannah.”
“Oh, hello?”
“… okay. All right.”
The next butler of this estate will be Hannah.
Only Hannah, who didn’t understand the English language, awkwardly wiggled her fingers and said hello. The butler checked the valuables in his pockets and then stood up.
“Okay then.”
“okay. Good luck.”
“Oh, I’ll see you off!”
Squeak!
Ian watched the butler leave the mansion through the window. And he smiled as he looked at the check for 2,500 gold coins on the tray.
Crack, crackle!
Meanwhile, Deacon Samon’s carriage could not speed up and began to walk slowly. This was because there were more people on the streets. He looked outside through the carriage window and muttered.
“It’s cold and everyone comes out and says… … .”
A car that makes you curious about what they are doing.
The butler frowned, unsure of what he had seen.
fantasy,
