Episode 325
212. Why do you want the Orchid Mine?
It was going as expected.
I kept kissing Seed Lane all the way here, and as a result, Seed Lane stopped me and made me feel threatened, and I became an ‘impatient’ seller.
It must have been a very unfamiliar experience for the owner of a huge business called Eamon Greek.
I only felt it in the past, but now no one will feel that way in front of me.
Of course, the important thing is that Emon really wants my special magic stone.
If you go blindly and act like this, no merchant will want to continue doing business with you.
Anyway, the attitude of wasting time and trying to wait was put to rest… … .
“Why do you want that mine?”
Now it is my turn to answer Emon, who is asking out of pure curiosity, not for negotiation purposes.
“That’s something we can take care of.”
It is customary for any merchant to exaggerate the stone to make it look like gold, even if all he has is a stone.
However, Emon seems to have been taken aback by the mention of the Orchid Mine.
“Umm… … .”
Of course, he pretends not to, and looks like he’s worried, but it shows on his face.
Why on earth would you want such a useless thing?
In fact, the Orchid mine has been abandoned for 10 years.
There is no problem with profitability, but the orchid mineral itself is not very useful.
There are already numerous beautiful minerals that can be processed to be used as jewelry, and there is no place for them to be used in the industrial field.
In that sense, most of the orchid mines across the empire are neglected.
At least so far.
“It’s the mining rights for the entire mine… … “It must be quite large.”
Emon should know that better than anyone else, but he hides it like that.
It seems like a merchant is a merchant to his core.
“But orchid is a useless ore.”
“Isn’t there a reason you want to buy it?”
A merchant must know how to sell items that others need at a valuable price.
So, it’s not that it’s wrong… … .
“It’s very interesting to see people worrying about mining rights to the Orchid Mine, which has been abandoned for 10 years because it was useless.”
I feel bad about doing that now.
“It doesn’t matter what I use it for. The point is, I sell you something you desperately need, and you offer something of little value in return.”
Distribution network already in place.
Data provided.
And even the mining rights to a mine that had been abandoned for 10 years.
Of course, special magic stones are something I can make as much as I like.
Therefore, we offer ‘comparatively’ less valuable rewards to each other… … .
There is no need to reveal information that is less valuable to me.
Because this is a negotiation.
“Umm… … .”
Eamon directly revealed his worries for the second time today.
I patiently waited for Eamon’s answer before taking out the next card.
I’ve never been nervous, and there’s no need to look nervous.
“Then let me ask you something. “It seems like the reason you want a distribution network is to sell Autier Pharmaceuticals’ products, so I’m curious why you’re suggesting that.”
Here, you need to show some thought.
I tilted my head to the right for a moment and placed my index finger on my forehead.
A gesture that is enough to show concern.
Emon’s eyes also seem to change.
And after a while.
“I will tell you for the sake of the ‘trust’ you emphasized, so please keep it confidential.”
Emon immediately snapped his fingers at my words.
Just right.
Then, except for Emon, all the secretaries and servants left.
“All discussions taking place today will be confidential.”
They left the reception room in perfect order, leaving only the three of them left.
This is fine.
Well, it’s confidential and must be kept regardless of whether they are there or not.
So do I.
It’s a fact that will be told anyway and you may already know, but you have to tell it based on the other person’s actions.
“I invested in Otierre Pharmaceuticals.”
“also. “I knew that would happen.”
“We are operating a factory by investing dozens of magic stones, and we need a route to sell the medicine produced.”
“The benefit of Otierre Pharmaceuticals is ultimately your benefit.”
I nodded, and Emon looked at me as well.
“So to sum it up, they want our distribution network, magic stone usage data, and mining rights to the Orchid Mine. In exchange for 10 magic stones.”
“That’s right. Oh, and separate from this deal, we also need to use that cold chain.”
“What do you mean by necessity?”
“Our technology is sufficient, but I think it would be better for us to serve as a test case for distribution.”
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Some of our medicines can be stored at room temperature, but there are also quite a few that require refrigeration if possible.
So, due to the increase in transportation costs, it was impossible to even dream of supplying it throughout the empire, and it had to be supplied only within the capital or sold to regions outside the capital at a very high price.
However, considering the existing distribution network at the top of the greek and the refrigeration equipment that will now be developed… … .
“So that’s what happened.”
After pondering for a moment, Emon finally opened his mouth.
“Okay. Please do so. As long as it is a transportation contract, it is possible. However, I also want to negotiate one thing. “Are you okay?”
I opened my hands.
Then Emon adds another word.
“If both sides faithfully fulfill the terms of this transaction, will 20 transactions be possible next time?”
“If enough ‘trust’ is built, more is possible.”
“Good.”
With this, the deal was concluded.
Getting more than originally expected.
For reference, this is something I found out about the Orchid Mine while researching the top of Greek on the way here.
I originally planned to take the money and invest in factory equipment, but I changed my mind after confirming the mining rights to the Orchid Mine at the top of Greek.
because-
“Anyway, I’m really curious. Why do you want mining rights to the Orchid Mine?”
“You will find out someday.”
It’s going to be used for something very important.
“haha. “I think this is a good deal.”
Meanwhile, Seedrain sighs in relief from the side.
He did a very good job of trying to stop me by pretending not to be the case.
At this point, I think I’m more suited to being a businessman than a wizard.
“Okay. A contract will be drawn up soon. In the meantime, how about we chat and talk about future business?”
“great.”
Anyway, the transaction was over. I asked what I was personally curious about.
“Since I answered one question for you, I would like to ask you a question as well.”
“Tell me anything.”
“You have invested a lot in the development of refrigeration and freezing equipment for quite some time.”
The point is this.
Is a person who is supposed to pursue profit as a merchant so obsessed with a problem that cannot be solved even after investing a large amount of development money?
For reference, I remember that my eldest sister also received a request for that refrigerated and frozen transport device.
To be exact, it was the time before I developed magic stones.
“Oh, that’s it.”
Eamon sighed for a moment.
“The sadness of my childhood appeared as I became an adult and had money. “It is a hope known to all who know.”
It’s a childhood wish.
“I was born in the Western Desert. The main memory of my childhood was drinking water, which was always in short supply, and being happy when I had the chance to drink it. Then one day, a wizard came to the desert village where I lived.”
He continued speaking with an expression as if he were dreaming.
“The wizard ordered the kids to do the work. He was moving something, I don’t remember what. I remember he wasn’t dangerous. Anyway, after finishing the job, do you know what the wizard brought out of subspace as a gift?”
After speaking up to that point, Emon clapped his hands twice. Then the servant waiting outside came over and put down the tray.
“It was these fresh, cold strawberries and grapes. Isn’t it amazing? One grows only in the north, and the other grows only in the south. “Even cold fruit.”
He sneezed.
“I can’t forget the cold juice that flows out when I take a bite and the sweetness of it. “These are fruits that I still find sweet in my mouth, but I couldn’t taste them back then.”
He immediately put a few grapes into his mouth and took a bite of a strawberry. It looks very delicious.
“But, I can’t do that anymore, but countless people living in the desert have yet to have the same experience as me.”
“Is that why?”
“exactly. It’s a huge benefit to me. There will probably be no financial gain. Considering the cost of transporting it there, most people living there would not even dream of it, so it would not be possible to sell it at a high price.”
And what he added was very impressive.
“But I will see my hometown people happy.”
It’s romantic.
“Of course, 10 magic stones won’t be enough. “You’ll need quite a bit of it in the future.”
Eamon’s eyes lit up.
“So, let’s try to build that trust you mentioned.”
Anyway, a wish is a wish, and a negotiation is a negotiation.
I responded briefly to that.
“I look forward to it.” * * *
After reviewing the legal principles of the contract, we signed it. Afterwards, after giving the magic stone to Emon, he left the Greek upper headquarters.
“This guy’s makeup, I’m probably getting used to it now, but it’s still awkward.”
The first thing the two of us did after we got far away and checked to see if we were being followed was, of course, to take off our disguises.
“Still, it’s fun. like this.”
“Stop making your old heart tremble, you old boy.”
It seems like something else keeps sticking in front of the little boy these days.
“But anyway, it ended well, right?”
“I am indeed. Even so, in front of a man named Eamonn Greek… … .”
For reference, Seedlane declined to negotiate this time. He has no confidence at all. What can I say? That’s why I came forward.
“Anyway, you achieved a good result. “You were planning on giving up on one of the three from the beginning, right?”
“To be exact, except for the Orchid Mine, I could have given up on one of the other two.”
The opponent was formidable.
But we got everything we wanted.
And the same goes for Emon.
“okay. Well done. But, just like that, weren’t we only planning to sell about 10 units?”
Seedlane also found it strange that I had confirmed the ‘future transaction’ to some extent.
“It just reminds me of old times.”
“Thinking about the old days? “What did a guy who was only fifteen do in the past?”
I just grinned.
Yeah, it was a long time ago.
Well… … It’s a story from over 30 years ago.
Past life.
This was before I even realized my talent with the sword.
One day it was so hot that the corpses of the fallen on the battlefield were infested with maggots.
The cold ice desserts that the wizards ate together looked so delicious.
I wanted to eat it, so I made a plan to steal it, but I remember it didn’t work out.
A battle broke out before the plan could be implemented, the wizards died, and when they returned after the battle, the ice desserts had all melted and had lost their magical power.
Well, something like that.
It’s an opportunity for hope.
“Anyway, things worked out well. It’s the top of Greek… … “As long as a distribution network is established, there will be no problem with sales.”
“I guess so. Please be ready as soon as we return.”
“OK. Oh my, it seems like I can’t even care about the Magic Tower at this rate.”
Even if he says it like that, it’s clear that he’s enjoying it.
I can’t bear to ask what happened to Circle 9’s dream.
Should I at least introduce Professor Cross?
“Wait, but. I don’t know if it would be okay to purchase mining rights to the Orchid mine here and there like that. No matter how useless it may be, I think people who smell it will flock to it.”
“It doesn’t matter. “It’s no problem if one of them takes one of the mines.”
“Hagiya. “It’s a key ingredient that only you can make.”
For your information, I am considering purchasing the mining rights for the Orchid mine not only here at the top of Greek, but also from other places.
because-
Orchid orchid is the most important raw material for ‘New Dream’, which is currently in development.
Of course, only I can combine the core solution using those raw materials.
So, it doesn’t matter if you notice that Orchid is useful for something.
If it weren’t for me, it would be nothing more than a meaningless ore.
