Your majesty, this is Castors envoy, Mr riwether Ente.
I looked at the envoy while Castell who was standing beside introduced to all sorts of famous figures, such as the chairman of the business committee or sothing, and the chief of so army unit, and the chief of so departnt. The chief before looked slightly older than Castell. His white hair was disappearing and he did his best to comb his hair towards the middle to cover the bald spot there.
The smile on his face was normal, but his shoulders were rolled forward causing him to look like a cal. He was short in stature. He only ca up to the tip of my nose, so he looked like a little clown to . Hes an envoy just like Castell, but while Castell looked handso and competent, the gentleman didnt give any good impressions.
Your majesty.
He bent over to bow before and then handed a glass of red wine. When I went to accept the glass of wine, I noticed that the buttons on his sleeves werent the sa.
I frowned. This ant that he changed the buttons Hes quite thrifty, but he shouldve at least made sure the buttons were identical Youre an envoy, you know? If youre not careful, people might take it as you not respecting this nation.
Nice to et you.
After my simple greeting, I turned around to leave. Castell asked from behind: Your majesty, do you understand the relationship between our country and Castor?
I dont. But I have seen Castor currency.
I turned around and took so honey bread on the table to put it in my mouth. This sort of bread is called Empress Bread. Its high quality bread that can only be enjoyed after the empress gives you permission to. This bread may be extrely attracting to people right now, but its probably only worth spare change in the modern world.
Castell ignored the fact that I was chewing on bread, gave a nod and said: Indeed. You are very perceptive. There is a currency issue. You yourself have noticed that Castor is extrely important to us. We do not have any land which allows sea travel. Castor is our only ans of exporting and importing goods
Youre talking about a trade deficit right?
A small country which is able to occupy to half of a large countrys economy would probably have to be a country like Japan. They managed to monopolise imports and exports. I rember Japanese goods were rarely seen among Chinas foreign goods. And at that ti, they didnt dump the goods in foreign countries.
Trade deficit?
Oh That refers to a situation whereby a nations imports far exceed their exports Thats not good.
I did not know you were an economist!
Puuu!!
I almost spat my bread out. A primary school child could see the crux of such a shallow problem, and yet youre praising for it? But seeing Castells surprised look did explain it sowhat. Such a simple concept Was not conceptualised before Adam Smith Wait. Wasnt Adam Smith already dead by this era?!
Perhaps Adam Smith didnt exist in this world
That is correct. It is just as you said. Castor has goods readily available thanks to their ports. Our nations goods perform poorly over there while their goods are things we require. If this trend continues, our nation will beco poorer and poorer while theirs becos stronger and stronger.
Castell looked at and quietly said: One of the n you t today was a soldier while the other was a leader of the business industry. At current, the two of them have differing opinions with one wanting to conquer Castor and the other wanting to defeat Castor on the business front. Her majesty, however, has withheld from expressing her views, which is why they are seeking your assistance.
I helplessly smiled and took a sip of the red wine The wine here tastes bad I then said: They want to fight a trade war when the trade deficit has beco so substantially different? Are they courting death?
We do not yet have a navy
I get it now. As a Chinese person, I understand the pain of not having a navy. We went through a hundred years of humiliation since we have seas yet no navy But you guys dont even have seas to begin with! You people are able to have such a flourishing economy precisely because of your vast lands!
Do you have any opinions, your majesty?
No. Didnt I say I wouldnt participate in politics? Her majesty will handle it. Why should I get involved?
I ignored Castell who walked to one side and shook my head. Im not an economist. I just happened to sit through the compulsory macroeconomics classes. But as my teacher for the course said, we just had to listen. Economics is a complicated subject and exists in a dynamic paradigm. If he could understand economics, hed be filthy rich ages ago But because of all those reasons, I understand such shallow topics. Id rather lead an army to fight a physical war than a trade war. I am a technical staff mber trained by the army after all.
True
Castell smiled to himself, then politely bowed to salute and said: I hope you have an enjoyable night.
The party officially started after the empress and I finished our dance. To avoid unnecessary issues, the empress left after saying a few things to everybody. I was left behind along with Castell next to , who was there to introduce to the retainers. And now, its my free ti.
Im a lot more interested in the delicacies on the tables than dancing. You dont get to see so many colourful dishes every day, but to be frank; there were only a small variety of dishes. It couldnt compare to our Chinese dishes. Oh well, it looks like the variety of available ingredients here cant compare to ho.
Your majesty, could I ask you to dance with ?
Sorry I want to have a rest
I turned around and grabbed a few chicken drumsticks and ignored the ladies behind . Im not a glutton. Its because I fundantally cant dance. Seeing them kick their legs and perform their greetings and whatnot felt the sa as watching a show. I only know social dancing.
Your majesty, could I ask you to dance with ?
Your majesty, could I ask you to dance with ?
Your majesty, could I ask you to dance with ?
Crap This isnt good I cant continue like this I need back-up. I put my plate down and scanned my surroundings. I saw Nier standing by the door with her hand on her sword handle. I helplessly smiled as I pushed through the ladies surrounding . I then took a few steps and ran over to Niers side.
Nier glanced at and asked in a nonchalant tone: Is sothing the matter, your majesty?
Nier, dance with
HUH?!
Nier turned her eyes and looked at astonished by what shed heard. She then returned to her usual expressionless look, turned her head around and said: I dont know how to dance, and Im also dressed in military uniform.
I cant either And you dont need to know how to either. Just pretend youre dancing with ! I dont want to be surrounded by that group of girls.
Oh? I rember you really enjoyed being surrounded by won on all sides. How could you possibly not like that? Or is there an empty spot in the group that you want to fill in? Or do you feel its more fun to flirt with in front of other girls? Please show so self-respect, your majesty. Theres an elf waiting for you in your room.
Nier, youre as an as ever
I helplessly smiled as I scratched my head and then said: What if I ordered you as the prince? I order you to put your sword and dance with .
Nier looked at . She let out a heavy sigh and wore an uncompassionate look. She removed her sword from her belt and said: I dont know how to dance, so please forgive if I happen to step on your feet.
I ask that you forgive as well if I step on your feet
I wont. Ill return the favour and stomp on your feet.
Wait a second!!
Please. Wait a second!!
Did Nier just crack a joke?!
And thus, in the midst of this ball with many famous retainers and notable figures, in the midst of this ball with many madams and young ladies of prestigious households, his majestys dance partner was none other than a girl in military uniform and boots who wore an unlovable expression. She held his majestys hand and spared no effort in trying to stomp on the princes feet
Both you and her majesty are pursuing your own goals under the guise of work!! You want to legally stomp on my feet! Isnt that right?! Im right, arent I?!!
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