Chapter 410

Chapter 410

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Business meeting?Updated from n0velbIn.(c)o/m

The greetings were over, and the business meeting began in earnest.

Well then, we shall use the guilds teleportation device if there are any changes, is that okay?

Yes, that is fine.

However, it was clear what the Olberta Company wanted to purchase, so they conducted a simple price negotiation and confirmed the quantity that the Fiji Company would be able to wholesale. They also sold the recipe itself and confirmed what they would produce and sell via the Olberta Company.

Do business negotiations usually go this smoothly?

No, it is usually more difficult, the atmosphere is also tense.

Is that so?

From Stefan-sans point of view, this business meeting was not normal.

I have never had such a calm business meeting before. For better or worse, merchants are always looking for favorable conditions for themselves. Its hard to tell what theyre up to when theyre thinking with a constant smile on their face.

I vote that Toya-san is also not normal.

However a scheme hidden behind the smile, huh~ It must be difficult dealing with black-hearted people like that~

Well, this time its special because Takumi and I were present.

I can understand you, Cloud-sama but me?

When dealing with Cloud-sama, who is royalty, I can understand that youd add a kind touch to the business meeting as a sign of closeness or with the intention of flattering him.

This time, though, its all your work, Takumi! You are my friend, so Stefan-dono is being very accommodating.

Ahh! I see!

I see, so its a preferential treatment for a friends friend.

Yes, indeed. Thats one thing, but then theres the fact that Takumi-san doesnt say anything about the rates he gets.

Oh, so since Takumi doesnt raise his rates, the wholesale price settles down on a reasonable level as well?

Yes, thats right. Takumi-san doesnt raise his rates, on the contrary, he is surprised to see he gets a share too.

Come to think of it, you were surprised about the vanilla earlier, too.

The seasonings I made aside, I wasnt expecting to get anything from the vanilla~

Takumis good nature as a person is a little worrisome, but with everyone around him keeping an eye out for each other, it shouldnt be a problem.

I suppose so~ Well, if something should happen, we, the Fiji Company, are always willing to help, even if only in a small way.

From now on, please include us, the Olberta Company, in the group.

Well, its good to have lots of allies, so lets not worry about it.

That reminds me, Takumi, you said you wanted to give me something, right?

Ah! Meat!

Takumi, the place has been secured!

On top of crushing their expectations by saying no, now that Allen and Elena wanted to eat, I couldnt possibly refuse.

And most of all, I myself dont mind being told that the food I make is delicious~

Alright, alright. Umm, Giant Boar or Quickbird, which one would you like to eat?

Both!

Eh, both?

Yea!

Sure, but the two meats are too different, so they need to be cooked differently~ So what kind of dishes would you like?

Quickbird meat, which is light, is the complete opposite of the boar meat, which has a strong taste.

Mm, lets see~ ah, that would be nice!

That?

Sukiyaki!

Sukiyaki, huh. Lets do Giant Board sukiyaki, then. What about the Quickbird?

N~ different from before?

Ah~ you mean something different from the steamed dish we had the other day?

Yeah!

UnderstoodWhat would you like to eat, everyone?

Since I have heard the childrens opinions, I will ask Cloud-sama and others if they have any requests.

I think I should have asked the prince, Cloud-sama, first, but here, the children come first.

I heard that all food you make is delicious, so anything is fine with me.

Stefan-san and Toya-san nodded in agreement with Cloud-samas reply.

I dont know who you got that information from, but please dont get your hopes up too high~

Since there didnt seem to be any particular requests, I think Ill bake the Quickbird with cheese~

So, borrowing the break room from Stefan-san, I made the dishes quickly and easily. Everyone liked the Giant Boar sukiyaki and the Quickbird baked with cheese, and they all went down nicely.

Finally, I served a yogurt ice cream I had left over for dessert, which Stefan-san was very interested in and asked me to elaborate on the yogurt. So maybe one day yogurt ice cream will be served at The Refreshing Arbour.

After the business meeting was over or rather after the meal, we were really taken by Cloud-sama (almost dragged) to the Merchants Guild to get a written record of deposits. I checked but there was a list of payment records that far exceeded my expectations, and I quietly put the document away in my Infinite Storage.

Ah, we forgot to hand over the souvenir for daddy gryphon.

Ahh!

Since we had forgotten to hand over the souvenir, we chased after Cloud-sama and delivered the meat directly to daddy gryphon.