Chapter 175 (1)

"Of course."

For Rockefeller, making the Goblin Dollar the common currency of the continent was not as difficult as one might think.

'First, you need to have gold, which serves as a store of value.'

And the ones who had the most gold on the continent were the Rothsmedici family and Rockefeller.

'Both the dwarves and goblins had a considerable amount, but the goblins had already failed in their investments, and if the dwarves lose in the Gold Vein War, they will never be able to beat us in gold reserves. That's because we will have the largest gold vein on the continent.'

"I can't explain everything here, but I think it's entirely possible if we use our gold reserves and the Goblin Bank."

The nobles began to buzz again.

"Can you tell us specifically what plans you have in mind?"

Rockefeller was sharp in answering that question.

"I cannot."

"You cannot?"

"Yes, this matter must be conducted in secrecy for my sake and for the empire's sake."

The nobles had expressions of incomprehension.

Why should such a thing be kept secret?

"I see."

But even the most powerful nobles had no choice but to accept Rockefeller's authority.

They wanted to ask questions, they were curious, they wanted to challenge him.

In the end, it was impossible.

"Understood. If that is the will of Lord Rockefeller, we will humbly accept."

As the meeting came to an end.

Rockefeller was summoned by the emperor.

'I know why he called me. He must be curious about what I said earlier.'

"There are two reasons why the Goblin Dollar has replaced the Dalant in our empire. What do you think they are, Your Majesty?"

"Trust and... necessity, I suppose."

"That's correct. You're absolutely right."

Rockefeller, with a pleasant smile, continued.

"Then, what do you think is needed for the Goblin Dollar to be used as the common currency of the continent, like in the empire?"

"Trust and necessity, I suppose."

"You're absolutely right. That's why I said it's possible."

The emperor was doubtful.

"Will the whole continent become similar to the empire?"

"What's impossible about that? Trust can be built somehow, and necessity can be created."

"Will that trust be built? I have doubts."

The Dalant, as far as the emperor knew, was not a gold coin trusted by the continent.

It was because the purity was lower than other gold coins due to the mixing of copper after the Flame War.

"As you know, our imperial Dalant contains copper, making it relatively less desirable than other gold coins. And isn't the Goblin Dollar backed by the Dalant?"

Rockefeller did not deny it.

"That's right. The Goblin Dollar is based on the Dalant. So it's true that its trust is lower than that of the Goblin Ducat when viewed across the entire continent."

"Given that situation, is it possible to establish trust in the Goblin Dollar outside the empire?"

Rockefeller's voice was resolute.

"Yes, it is possible."

"How is it possible?"

"First of all, if we abandon the Dalant and use the Ducat, it will be more than possible."

"Use the Ducat? So you're saying we should abandon the Dalant, which has been used in the empire for a long time?"

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