episode_0380

‘I should have taken the time and paid attention earlier.’

While I was focusing my attention elsewhere, the things I had done progressed further than I expected.

“The epidemic has almost been contained.”

“Yes, I benefited greatly from the cure.”

Erintina appointed a top person to help with the work, and he was very capable.

It was very convenient to check because it provided me with all the information I needed.

“I was paying no attention to the problem, thinking it would be resolved on its own, but seeing it resolved so well makes me feel at ease.”

The epidemic was almost over and was entering its final stages.

It is said that when the epidemic is completely over, the imperial palace plans to award a medal to Yul, who developed the cure.

“It is said that a reward will also be given to the Lord of the Sangdan.”

“I didn’t know you took care of me too, but I guess I should be grateful.”

Yul’s potion was also almost ready for sale.

“The prototype has been released.”

“Oh, the bottle is clean and beautifully selected.”

The efficacy of the potion made by Yul is amazing.

“I heard you’re making a lot of pressure to sell it quickly, is that correct?”

“yes. “There were a lot of people waiting for our items, so we paid a lot of attention.”

“How are you preparing for sponsorship?”

The most important thing is sponsorship.

Since student sponsorship is carried out under the name above, I was able to ask this person about sponsorship.

“We have established contact with all of the student families you mentioned. There were a lot of negative feelings in the beginning, but the atmosphere changed when I told them in detail what kind of sponsorship we were planning to provide. In particular, I think it was effective to ask them to tell us which students they plan to sponsor.”

For reference, this is what I recommended you do.

“It’s a sponsorship that students with similar grades receive, but I can’t receive it? “I thought you wouldn’t refuse because it would hurt your pride.”

And when it comes to sponsorship, it is better to target families rather than offering it directly to students.

However, not everything went smoothly.

“Finally, it has to do with combat rations.”

“Combat rations… things got a lot more complicated, as expected.”

It is said that, as expected, a problem arose in the area where they were most worried.

“Let’s take a listen. How bad is it?”

I had expected that there would be an uproar from the moment they started selling combat rations.

If someone survived the winter thanks to our combat rations, someone else must have suffered because of us.

“First, let me tell you something you don’t know. There was a protest in front of the top to stop selling combat food.”

“Who did that?”

“They are merchants. “The food and material vendors suffered great losses due to combat rations.”

“It happened because even commoners with sufficient circumstances bought combat rations.”

Our target was the commoners of the slums who had no purchasing power whatsoever.

However, restaurants were hit the hardest as even commoners with purchasing power began purchasing combat rations.

“Ban the sale of combat rations!!! Ban it!!!”

“All small business owners will die!!!! Compensate!! Compensate!!!”

How dare you hold a protest like that to save the lives of common people who are starving to death! I can’t say that.

Ultimately, these people do it because their livelihood is threatened.

“It’s not for nothing that merchants do this. Sales of combat rations are rising beyond imagination. Although they continue to provide supplies, many employees honestly question whether they really need to do this.”

Decreased morale of top employees.

“After selling combat rations, the day is over. “Because of the people flocking to buy combat rations, top quality products actually lost their chance to be released.”

The top is also suffering significant losses.

It’s not that we weren’t prepared, but it looks like the damage was more serious than expected.

“In the first place, isn’t the cost-effectiveness comparable to other foods?”

Combat rations aren’t all that delicious.

However, enjoying gourmet food is something only nobles do, and commoners think that food is something that should not make them starve to death.

In that respect, low-priced combat rations were like a revolution for commoners.

There were many people who said that they would no longer be able to survive without combat rations.

“After listening to the story, it seems that the price of combat food needs to be adjusted. I didn’t start out with the intention of harming anyone. “It started out to help the common people, but when the situation changes, we have to act accordingly.”

The employee at the top looked embarrassed when I said I would adjust the price.

I thought you would agree with my opinion, but I was surprised.

“If we raise prices right now, there will be more commoners starving.”

What can you do if you take care of each and every situation?

“Speaking of which, what is the situation of the common people? “I’m curious to what extent the damage caused by the locust monster has been resolved.”

The reason the selling price of combat rations was lowered in the first place was to prevent commoners from starving.

It was right to decide to sell combat rations depending on the situation of the commoners.

“Unfortunately, things haven’t changed much.”

“Oh my, not even one? “I thought it would get a little better as time passed, but I was surprised.”

I thought that the situation of the common people would improve by catching the epidemic that should have caused trouble to the empire in time.

“It’s inevitable that the nobles who found out that our merchants are selling combat rations at a low price would be able to eat their fill…” .”

Don’t you think so?

“We lowered wages further.”

“They are teenagers. “How much did it go down?”

The employee, who was startled by my words, swallowed his saliva and said.

“It’s just enough to buy combat rations.”

Are you the devil?

‘I’d rather have my liver eaten by fleas.’

Are you saying that you have nothing to eat, so you eat from commoners?

Rather than getting angry at this behavior that makes me sigh, I feel completely drained.

“If we raise the price of combat food, will you raise the wages of commoners again?”

“I think that might be a bit difficult. “Normally, when there is a loss, nobles try to reduce the loss with wages.”

Damage caused by a natural disaster called the locust monster.

The cause was with the nobles, and the commoners were powerless to protect themselves.

The country is in this state because the palace is not doing its job properly.

“Do you think we should consider their situation?”

“If prices are raised sharply like this, there will be many commoners who starve to death. but.”

but?

“But I don’t think we should be dragged down by those people.”

‘If you raise prices, all commoners will die? ‘I don’t know.’ The employee’s opinion was that one should not be taken in by nobles who threaten.

This one time may not be the end.

“It’s good. “Let’s raise the price.”

“Are you okay?”

“Isn’t that what you said about cleaning up after nobles? “I have to raise the price even though I don’t like the nobles who try to take advantage of us.”

“Well thought out. However, not all problems are over. If you raise the price of combat rations, commoners will not sit still. Wouldn’t it be easier to complain to our superiors rather than to the nobles?”

Rather than a nobleman who would be dangerous to anyone to touch, he would rather stab our easy-going upper class.

“What can weak commoners do? The only thing you can do is cling to a place that will listen to you. “That would be us who showed mercy.”

I think I understand why Erintina put him in charge of combat food supply.

He had sympathy for the common people.

He was the type of person who was good at distinguishing between construction and construction, to the point that his sympathy did not affect his work.

A talented person who possesses appropriate compassion and is able to distinguish between projects objectively was the perfect person to entrust with this job.

“I think there should be a deadline and advance notice before raising prices.”

“It would be less shocking than raising the price right away.”

“It is also important to set a deadline. I think I should stay for a month. How do you feel?”

“30 days is not enough, so let’s make it 50 days.”

For the time being, I plan to continue summoning items at the general store, so I don’t think there will be any problem in supplying the items.

“50 days is a long time, isn’t it?”

“It’s okay if it’s long.”

I want to take responsibility for ensuring that the common people do not starve until at least the cold March.

If the winter is good, wouldn’t you at least pick and eat wild vegetables in the summer?

“All right. Then, I will try to control public opinion so that the dissatisfaction of the common people does not explode in our direction.”

“Is that possible?”

“It’s difficult, but it’s something we can’t just ignore. In the end, isn’t it the fault of the nobles who lowered their wages that things ended up like this? “I will make sure you know who to criticize.”

“It’s good. Please proceed like this.”

I thought the work was over, but the employee caught me again.

“Are you going already?”

“…Is there anything else left to do?”

“I would also like to ask about hoarding.”

“Oh~! Hoarding.”

There are still a lot of people hoarding money, so wouldn’t it be great if the notice went up?

Since they tell me I can’t live from then on, I’m going to get even more anxious.

“yes. “If prices are announced, hoarding will become more severe than it is now.”

“They set a limit on the quantity of items that can be purchased per person and say that only that can be purchased.”

“aha!”

The employee’s expression brightened at my clear answer.

“Is there anything else we need to discuss?”

I thought it was over now, so I said for a final confirmation.

And the employee answers with sparkling eyes.

“Did you know it wouldn’t happen? Of course there is. Lord of the top.”

“Oh my.”

Unfortunately, I don’t think I can escape from the staff right now.

The staff started asking all kinds of questions to the point where I wondered what they had done without me for so long.

Combat rations were not the only thing to worry about.

Perhaps the problem was that I had come to the top after such a long time to ask a related question, but the staff member who tried to get rid of me during one meeting persistently caught me.

After frantically typing out the questions, I was left with the paperwork.

“These are things I have been arbitrarily doing since you haven’t been around for a while. “I brought only the parts that absolutely need to be checked, so please make sure to check and sign.”

I couldn’t ignore the polite employee’s request.

Moreover, the contents of the documents were not completely unrecognizable.

“…These are the things I heard about today.”

“yes. “This is the final verification process.”

In the end, I was able to get out of the top only after lifting the fan and completing all the paperwork.

He was said to be very good at getting things done, and he was very resourceful.