Read Novel Full Chapter 392 – Proposal and Acceptance
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Chapter 392 – Proposal and Acceptance
Afterward, I spoke for a while with Crown Prince Sindriel. He is currently in charge of the flying dragon trade, and before that, he was in charge of the military in the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom. In other words, he is not from the field of magic but from the field of military affairs. So, even if I ask him about magic tools, he doesn’t have a clue about them, and even if I ask him about the mechanism of the magic airship, he doesn’t understand it, so I don’t ask him much about it.
“Hmm, the more I hear about it, the more I think it is amazing. That airship.”
However, he seemed to be very interested in the magic airship as a war machine and asked me about it in great detail. I answered as much as I could, but he was very impressed. As the person in charge of the flying dragon trade, the cargo capacity of the airship is truly amazing.
By the way, he calls the magic airship a “sky ship.” He calls it a sky ship because it is a ship that travels through the sky, not a ship that travels through the sea. It is a very simple name. It might be easier to get the word out than the more formal name “magic airship.”
“If there’s a chance to show off its capabilities, I’ll do it. Well, for now, the war with the Holy Kingdom is in a quiet state, or rather a truce, so I guess we’ll be looking for peaceful ways to use it for the time being.”
If there were a mass outbreak of flying monsters or a swarm of monsters numbering in the tens of thousands, there would be no need to use this magic airship as a battleship. Rather, it would be better to use it as a domestic distribution hub, taking advantage of its transport capacity and speed. Perhaps we should take some personnel from the Magic Rifle Squadron and create a specialized air force?
“Hmm, an opportunity to show off its capabilities, huh…?”
Sindriel thought about it. Meanwhile, I wipe Grande’s mouth while she eats a pancake next to me. It is made with butter and cream from goat’s milk and served with pear, apricot, and blueberry jam. It has a slightly different texture than the one I make, but it’s delicious. Jam, too, I have always served with strawberry jam, but there are many different kinds of jam that are pleasing to the eye.
The Dragonis Mountain Kingdom is rich in the variety of jams that can be found here. Making jam requires a lot of sugar, so it is inevitably expensive. I would like to make it possible for the people of Merinard to use as much sugar as they want.
Then the problem is growing sugar cane, sugar beets, or similar crops… Oh, maple syrup is made by boiling down the sap of sugar maple trees and then boiling it down again to make maple sugar.
“Maybe I can get you a chance to show off its capabilities.”
“I see?”
I put my thoughts about sugar aside for a moment and tilted my head at Crown Prince Sindriel, encouraging him to continue the conversation.
“If you fly west from this castle for about half a day, you will reach the sea, but there is a nest of flying biters on the way. It’s dangerous, so now the flying dragon flights are rerouted to the north or south. So now it’s a two-day trip each way.”
“Flying biters?”
“A kind of flying snake dragon. In short, it is a giant snake with wings. Even though it’s a giant snake, it’s only about 10 meters long, nowhere near 20 meters.”
“No, it’s huge. If such a snake wrapped itself around a human, it would strangle him to death in no time.”
“It is quite dangerous. It will also tighten its grip on you, but as its name implies, it will bite you. It bites and twists and tears off the flesh.”
“It is frightening. It’s more like a flying crocodile than a flying snake, isn’t it?”
A flying snake that can fly, wrap itself around you, bite you, and do a death roll is too scary.
“And you’re going to use my ship to thwart these flying biters? What’s in it for us?”
“Of course there is. If it is in my power to do so, I will, and if not, I promise to take it up with my father. In fact, if it is something that can be done for the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, it will be done to the extent that it can be done. Of course, I don’t want to be asked to destroy the Holy Kingdom.”
“I think that’s within the bounds of common sense. Well, I don’t want to be reckless either.”
But what can we ask the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom? I can’t think of anything right now… but I looked at Driada and Isla, and they both shook their heads as if they couldn’t think of anything right now.
“Oh, yes. Then I have a favor to ask of you.”
“What is it?”
Crown Prince Sindriel asked, straightening his posture.
“I would like to try my hand at sugar production in the Kingdom of Merinard. I would like you to obtain seedlings, seeds, or the actual raw materials of the crop from the sugar-producing areas.”
“I see. I will definitely make arrangements. I can promise you that it is within my power to do so.”
“Then the negotiations are finished. We will have to work out a schedule, but in any case, it will be after the National Day, won’t it?”
“I suppose so. Considering the transportation, the battle, and the preparation time, it is not possible to leave immediately the next day. I would like to make arrangements to leave the day after the National Day.”
“Okay. You can contact me or Isla. Driada can concentrate on diplomacy.”
“I will do that.”
Driada then shrugged with a look of inaction. Is she in a bad mood because I decided to continue the conversation at my own discretion? I’ll follow up later.
“But Kosuke-dono is very brave. Although you say that you are afraid, you seem to be completely unperturbed and decide to go into battle right away. As expected from the shadow powerhouse of the Merinard Kingdom.”
“A shadow powerhouse?”
“Ah, according to my subordinates, Kosuke-dono’s name has reached as far as the Holy Kingdom and the Confederation of Small States and as far as the Empire. You are called various names, such as ‘the uncrowned leader,’ ‘the visitor of this world,’ ‘the man who played a leading role in the recapture of the Merinard Kingdom,’ ‘the mastermind behind the Merinard Kingdom,’ and ‘the shadow powerhouse.'”
“Seriously?”
“I am very serious. But what kind of person you actually are has not been reported. Your appearance and personality are a mystery. Some say you are a black-haired, thin, graceful man; some say you are a muscular warrior, and others say you are an exceptionally skilled swordsman.”
“I don’t think I am as graceful as they say.
The word “graceful man” should be used for a handsome man like Crown Prince Sindriel, right? Oh no, he works out and is very well-built, so he’s not a graceful man, right? Yes, I think Qubi and others are in that category. And Kirillovich, the Ambassador of the Empire?
“No, not really. Kosuke is cool.”
“He’s a nice guy, that’s for sure.”
“Yes, he is. Kosuke-kun is the cute type.”
“I don’t think I’m the cute type. Definitely not.”
Eh, even if you complain, I won’t admit that much. I don’t understand what you mean when you say I’m the cute type. I’m just a normal guy.
“Let’s get back to the subject. This conversation is over. Okay, stop.”
“Ehh.”
Why do you all look so miserable? Crown Prince Sindriel is laughing at me. That’s enough, all of you.
“You may invite a military observer from a country of your choice. We can’t guarantee their lives, so they’ll have to protect themselves.”
“Military observers? That is good. It would be a good opportunity to show the power of both our country and Kosuke-dono’s country to the world. Let’s talk about that as well. Is it okay if I continue?”
“If you don’t mind, I’ll leave it up to you. It will go more smoothly than if we, as newcomers, take the lead.”
So, after the National Festival was over, we decided to take on the task of destroying the monsters. Well, it was a win-win situation, and it wasn’t free work. If there are crops and seeds and seedlings, I will be able to produce sugar with my ability, and it will be a no-lose deal.