399 - - Episode 397 The Strong Marie

Sonia!　Let's go!"

Marie, you're overreacting. The employee I sent out will be back soon, so until then, think about what you're going to do."

Hmmm, this is getting complicated. Can't we just go in there in person?　No, we can't be rude to the guildmaster of the medicine man's guild. We have the advantage, so we must be gracious and civil to get the maximum benefit.

Especially this time, the influence is very strong in a different direction from magic grass, all-powerful grass, and divine power grass. For royalty, aristocrats, big merchants, and women with money, it will create a commodity that they want so badly.

If we don't make the proper arrangements, there is even a possibility that they will take everything to the state. Your father went to King's Landing quickly, so I'm sure he'll be fine, but let's be very careful too.

Besides, Yuta's movement will greatly affect the future of the Polurius Society. This time, I got a little carried away and caused him trouble. .......

"Hey, Sonia. It was not good that we had a fight in front of Yuta, was it?

"Yes, it was bad. There's a good chance she thought I was a slut."

I know. In my argument with Sonia, I told her the most important secret. ...... I should have said something more like...what do you call it?　We deserved an atmosphere of adult and mature relationships, didn't we?　And yet she looks at me like I'm a poor child. .......

"......Wouldn't he be looking for another wholesaler?"

"That's not out of the realm of possibility, but ...... it's probably okay. I think that if they do cut you off, they will be very clear about it, just like the Adventurers' Guild."

Sonia is right, Yuta-san is the type of person who clearly says NO to any adversary, and considering that he was able to get the rejuvenation plants wholesale, it is safe to say that he is still in good hands this time.

"But, Sonia ...... just because you were forgiven this time doesn't mean you will be forgiven next time. To get closer, be aggressive but be careful not to get carried away. Especially, no fighting between me and Sonia. This time I broke out in a cold sweat."

"Yes, it's important to be ...... friendly, but we can't be a bother. Maybe we should rethink our strategy a bit."

"Yes. Oh, my God, the messenger's back. First, let's discuss business at the apothecary guild, and then we'll discuss Yuta-san and other matters this evening.

I'm trying to find out more about Mr. Yuta, but he doesn't show his desires very often, so it's difficult.

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"Hey, what's up with the young lady from the Pollius Trading Company all of a sudden?　Perhaps you can give me a discount on herbs?"

Thank you very much for your hospitality on such short notice. This time I would like to talk about something else, not about the price of medicinal herbs.

"Well, that's too bad. But the Adventurers' Guild also supplies us with medicinal herbs. I'd be glad if you'd give it some thought.

This again?　You're as clumsy and persistent as ever. But for once, I'd appreciate it if you'd broach the subject. Since such a lucrative deal is hard to come by, let them dance around and I'll get them by the scruff of the neck later.

"Oh?　Has the Adventurers' Guild also reached for the divine power grass?　And considering the quality, I'm sure the price is fair?"

I checked the Adventurer's Guild's magic and almighty herbs, but they are nowhere near the high quality herbs that Yuta-san brings with him.

"No, I've heard that we're almost there, but not quite there yet. But the supply of the almighty herb is catching up, and the quality of the herb is so effective that even if the quality of the herb is a little inferior, it is still manageable.

It is true that the price of panacea herbs will eventually have to be lowered. But not now. As for the divine power weed, we can be bullish until the Adventurers' Guild actually gets it.

"Hmmm...then we would be happy if you could purchase it from the Adventurers' Guild, and if you need more, from the Pollius Chamber of Commerce. We've been having a hard time with other customers asking us to sell them medicinal herbs as well, so if we can distribute a few to you, everyone will be happy and happy.

I have already confirmed that the apothecaries are not happy with the herbs from the Adventurers' Guild. Well, it's not the Adventurers' Guild's fault, but Yuta's.

"Ha-ha-ha, that's not good. Oh no, I've lost. But as for the panacea, you won't be able to buy it unless you lower the price. It's not a medicine that is used very often.

"Yes, I will consult with you when the time comes."

"Yes, thank you. So, what's the story today?　You seem to be in a hurry, but I hope it's a good story."

I can finally cut to the chase. But this time we're not going to have a normal business meeting. I'm going to make it clear the power relationship between the Guild of Apothecaries and the Polurius Society. Prepare yourself.

"Yes, I thought it was a good offer, but it seems that the price of the herbs we, the Pollius Society, are offering is not agreeable to you, and I am not comfortable asking for another business meeting. I am sorry, but this time I would like to consult with the national government instead of the Medicine Men's Guild. If the apothecary guild is interested, please purchase from the government.

Well, I doubt that the state will give it up so easily. It is more likely that your father is trying to prevent the state from monopolizing it, and that he will not give it up easily.

"Hey, we always negotiate the price. Don't say that, it's just a greeting. What?　Did you get some precious herbs?"

"Oh?　Was it like a greeting?　We have been dreading the day when the guildmaster of the apothecary guild has repeatedly asked us to lower our prices ...... and we are still going home."

"So wait. You're not a ball of hurt feelings. You must've bought a lot of stuff to be so stubborn. Let's see it."

That's a terrible thing to say. What does he think of me?

"Well, I'm so feeble and helplessly trembling, I can't believe you thought of me that way. ...... I can't marry you anymore. Sonia, let's go home. It's a pity. It would have been a great business meeting.

"Miss, please be careful. You're a fine lady. I'm sure you'll find a wonderful husband.

I know what you're talking about. I'm going to get a nice rich husband. Yuta is my first choice.

"Oh my God!　Cut the crap and tell us what you want. Depending on what you bring, the apothecary guild will be able to help the Pollius Society. That's what you want, isn't it? But you've played this stinker for all it's worth. If I'm not satisfied with the goods, be prepared to pay the penalty.

"Sonia, I've been told there's a penalty. I'm scared. What should I do?

"Well, ...... this business meeting is important, so I think it would be better to have another meeting after the master of the medicine man guild has been replaced."

Sonia, even if it's improvised, you're still very aggressive. I'm counting on you.

"...... You guys, aren't you getting a little carried away with the guildmaster change?　I'm going to be mad too, aren't I?"

He's got a good temper. Normally I wouldn't be able to have such a business meeting, but in this case it's the right thing to do. Let's finish up now.

"Well, I'm ...... sorry to say that negotiations are dead. I came here to negotiate with you because I got a sufficient amount of rejuvenating herbs, but I'm going to give up. I pray from the bottom of my heart that the guildmaster's popularity is greater than the rejuvenating weed."

The apothecaries of the apothecaries guild are research fanatics. If they find out they missed the rejuvenating weed, they'll riot. What are we going to do?　If we don't do something, they will really replace the guild master.

Rejuvenation Grass!"

The guildmaster stands up, his anger forgotten, and the secretary, who has been quietly waiting in the corner of the room, raises her voice. I know, that's the reaction I would have if I heard about the rejuvenating weed. I asked Yuta to get it for me, and he got it easily. .......

Now, if you'll excuse me..."

"No, no, no, no, wait a minute. Do you really have enough rejuvenating grass?"

"Oh?　Are you interested in the negotiations that have already broken down?"

Negotiations haven't broken down, you're trying to break them down. That's not fair, is it?　They're really going to replace the guildmaster."

"If we can't get the rejuvenating weed because of the guildmaster, then we will have to deal with it accordingly."

"Hey, you're not an apothecary now, you're a secretary, so don't meddle in the negotiations."

"The guildmaster of the Adventurers' Guild has been replaced, and perhaps it is time for the apothecary guild to get a new lease on life."

The man who was supposed to be our secretary became our ally. Is he a secretary and a pharmacist at the same time?

"It's okay. I don't need a new wind. Right, Miss Marie?"

"I've had some terrible things said to me, and I'm heartbroken. ......"

"That's enough!　What do you want?　If you really have rejuvenating plants, I can help you with most things, so show me!"

Well, it's about time.

Here's a sample.

"This is ...... a feature as seen in the book ...... really rejuvenating grass!　How did you get it?　Labyrinth?　Is Yuta a genie magician?"

"Hmmm, Yuta-san is the one for sure. However, unlike the previous herbs, you said you couldn't get it by ordinary methods.

I don't understand what you mean by "the minimum requirement is to break through the labyrinth".

"How much?　How much of it is there?"

Yes, of course, we will distribute it to the country as well, but we had planned to distribute a certain amount to the apothecaries' guild. We should be able to manage the same amount as the magic grass."

"I bought it!"

"Oh, I never said I would sell them to you. I was very sad to hear that, and if you don't show some sincerity, I won't be able to go back to the negotiation.

As expected, rejuvenation herb itself cannot be exported due to the delusion that it is a miracle drug of immortality, but it is a product that can be sold to other countries as a processed medicinal solution, unlike medicinal herbs such as magic herb, almighty herb, and divine power herb that can be used as strategic goods.

We'll squeeze it out of you. Of course we'll charge a high price, but we'll also feed into the interest of the apothecary guild.