Chapter 116

An Important Talk [Part 2]

“Imperial Prince Tasuku? Is something wrong?”

Finally done wiping his tears, the King addressed the Imperial Prince who had stood up suddenly.

“N-nothing, Your Majesty. I was just surprised by the Count’s perfect Imperial Japanese. Pardon me.”

The Prince swallowed and slowly sat back down on the sofa.

“So, I wonder what your purpose is?” said Imperial Prince Tasuku as he evaluated the situation in his mind.

Count Stuart intentionally used Imperial Japanese to tell me about this. I will take this to mean that Count Stuart intends to hide the existence of the ninjas, which could be regarded as Imperial Japan’s human weapons, from the Kingdom.

Depending on the terms of exchange...

In the first place, it’s unbelievable that the ninjas who went completely undetected at the royal castle were all caught, except for one, in the space of this short visit.

It’s scary just recalling the way Count Stuart spoke, which showed that he knew very well what a ‘ninja’ was.

In terms of trade with other countries, Imperial Japan has nothing but magic stones to offer.

Balitu is an island country, and we were able to smoothly establish diplomatic relations because it is not exposed to the danger of monsters. On the other hand, I heard that the Kingdom just had a local barrier hazard around a year ago.

No matter how many magic stones it takes, it will not be a problem.

Perhaps it was a mistake to reveal that we are okay with handing over the magic stones only to the King and a few diplomats in exchange for saving our country from food shortages.

I couldn’t have imagined that a place exists where even ninjas don’t stand a chance.

‘There are more things in Heaven and Earth’, indeed.

Imperial Japan and Imperial Japan’s magic stones may end up being exploited by the Kingdom and the House of Count Stuart. It’s my failure.

“Who knows how to make miso~~~?”

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“Like I said, who here can make M.I.S.O.~!!?”

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Things the Stuart family sought from Imperial Japan:

Miso Soy sauce Japanese pickles Tofu Natto Red bean paste etc.etc.etc.etc. ..........

It had been a year and a half since their reincarnation, and they were craving Japanese food.

“A-Also, rice!!! We’ll give you a lot of flour, so would you please exchange it for rice? Even just a little is okay.”

“Nee-sama!! Then pollack roe[2]! I wonder if you have pollack roe?“

William gulped as soon as he heard rice.

[T/N 2: Also known as mentaiko in Japanese]

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Once the ninjas fully comprehended the unexpected question, those who could make miso and soy sauce raised their hands one after another.

Joshua would definitely gather the ingredients with all his means.

What they needed were the human resources who could turn them into miso and soy sauce.

As more ideas like ‘If we can make miso soup, then I want tofu!’ sprung up, they ended up asking many questions because they wanted many things. But the ninjas seemed like they could cook, unlike the Kingdom’s men, so Emma received many satisfying answers.

Thus, today, the record for most angelic smile was broken.