Read Novel Full Vol 14 Chapter 15
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Chapter 15 – A Little Bit of Vanity
The result of the inspection of the land to be developed was that there was nothing good about it, nothing very bad, and the whole of the land was not so good. However, the sight of the land gave my brain cells a genius inspiration, and I came up with a reversal plan: if the land were not good, I would use all the charity money to make it good. I’m a little afraid of my own talent.
“That’s what I mean. I just need to talk to the Adventurer’s Guild, the Merchant’s Guild, and then the Royal Palace. Is that okay?”
After returning to the royal capital of the Aquamarine Kingdom, I immediately contacted Flora-san and explained the secret plan I had come up with.
“Wataru-san, are you serious?”
After I finished my explanation, Flora-san asked me a question while looking at me seriously. It was embarrassing to have such a passionate look on me.
“Yes, of course, I am serious.”
I really want to use this opportunity to spend all the charity money. I am willing to go through some hardship.
No, I’m aware of that, but I’m willing to put up with it.
Flora-san’s heated gaze left mine and turned to Ines.
“You may not believe it, but Master is sane.”
I see; that heated look doubted my sanity. That’s pretty rude.
Well, Flora-san doesn’t know anything about charity, so it’s no wonder she doubts my sanity. If someone did the same thing for no reason, I would question their sanity as well.
“Do you really think it’s wise to spend 2,500 platinum to develop a piece of land that’s not particularly important or vital? How many castles do you think you can build?”
Two hundred and fifty billion yen is the amount of money to build several castles?
It’s true that labor costs are cheap, and the materials used to build the mermaid village were also cheap.
But this time, it’s a big project that will transform the entire country, so it’s probably not a problem. There shouldn’t be any surplus.
“I don’t know the price of the castle. But if Master says he’ll do it, he’ll do it. So what do you think? Do we just have to talk to the Adventurer’s Guild, the Merchant’s Guild, and the Royal Palace?”
No, Ines, I’m the kind of person who says I’ll do it, but if things change and it becomes too much trouble, I’ll just throw it away.
“I don’t know. It’s too big for me. Hah, I’ll talk to the Guild Master. Wataru-san, is it okay if I give you an answer after that?”
“Yes. And if the big shot doesn’t believe my story, please tell him that I don’t mind paying the full amount up front. Oh, you can also tell him that I will put the platinum coins in front of him anytime.”
I felt a little smug. But you can’t help it; it’s one of the romantic things to treat a huge amount of money as if it were nothing.
Well, I haven’t received anything yet except the first platinum coin I received, but if I tell the God of Commerce-sama, he’ll have it ready for me right away.
I should go and receive it later, just to be sure, right?
“…I understand.”
Flora-san left, looking lifeless and dizzy. I think it’s dangerous to be in that state. Will she make it safely to the Adventurer’s Guild?
“Ines, Felicia, please escort Flora-san to the Adventurer’s Guild.”
“Yes, it’s a bit dangerous.”
“I understand.”
The two nodded and followed Flora-san to the guild. If possible, it would be great if they could also follow up on Flora-san’s mental health.
Oh, no. The first platinum coin was deposited in the Merchant’s Guild.
…Well, even if I can’t get it out in time, if I put 1,700 platinum coins on the line and get the rest guaranteed by someone from the Merchant’s Guild, they won’t think I’m lying, will they?
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Flora’s PoV
“Hey, Ines. I want to work for Wataru-san, but will he be okay? Won’t he lose all his money?”
I asked Ines, who followed me later, a rude question.
But it can’t be helped.
I had decided to change jobs with dreams of a wonderful life, but the owner of the new job was going to spend 2,500 platinum coins to develop a delicate place. It’s natural to feel uncomfortable, isn’t it?
Were there so many treasures in the Duke’s castle? Maybe he used that beautiful ship he invited me on as collateral for the debt. I can’t stop imagining things I don’t want to imagine.
“I understand Flora’s concern, but that money is money that Master wants to spend. Master has a lot of other money, so there is no way he could lose it all. Don’t worry.”
Money he wants to spend?
I spend all the salary I want to keep but does such money exist in the world of the rich?
“The world is so unreasonable.”
Ines and Felicia-san kindly escorted me back to the Adventurer’s Guild as I was depressed by the injustice of the world.
Well, Ines found out that Dario was inside and left in a hurry without going into the Adventurer’s Guild…
Well, I’m a little out of shape, but let’s do our best to get the job done.
Come to think of it, I am working for Wataru-san, who is an unreasonable being, so my future life will be safe. I’m motivated.
As soon as I got back, I reported Wataru-san’s story to my immediate superior, who, after repeatedly questioning my sanity, took me to the guild master’s room.
Since I also doubted Wataru-san’s sanity, I didn’t feel any pain from being doubted.
Rather, I can say that I felt sympathy for him.
“Hmm… I understand what you’re saying. Assuming that this is serious, how realistic is this story?”
The guild master who heard the story asked the question without hiding his dismay. I understand that feeling very well.
“Wataru-san said that he was willing to pay the entire 2,500 platinum coins in advance. Therefore, I think it is possible to get up to 2,500 platinum coins.”
The Guild Master’s expression changed at my words.
“Are you sure he has that much money in reserve?”
“He’s also the discoverer of the treasures in the Duke’s castle, and he said that if you don’t believe him, he’ll put the platinum coins in front of you anytime, so I believe he has it prepared.”
I wonder what it would be like to see 2,500 platinum coins lined up in a row?
I know it’s impossible, but I feel like my eyes are going to be crushed.
“Well then, let him show us. Flora. Contact Wataru-dono, and I can free up some time tomorrow afternoon.”
Huh? Are you really going to ask him to show you?
“I-I understand.”
Can I come and watch as well? I’m kind of curious. Well, I just got back, but let’s go to Wataru-san’s place again.
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“I-I see.”
…It’s happening too fast.
I haven’t even processed the withdrawal of the platinum coins from the Merchant’s Guild, and I haven’t received the charity money from the God of Commerce-sama, and now they want to see it tomorrow?
It would be polite to give us more time to work out our schedules.
Oh no, if I can’t get Creator God-sama to summon me to the divine realm, then I’m a confirmed liar.
I can always show the platinum coin, duh, I shouldn’t have done that.
I mean, how can they really confirm it?
Normally, you would think it’s a social gesture… No, if you can start a big construction project without worrying, is it natural to confirm it?
“Wataru-san, are you okay? …Maybe it would be inconvenient for you if they really confirmed the platinum coin?”
A suspicious look comes from Flora-san.
“No, it’s just that when I think about it, out of the 2500 platinum coins, about 800 are still in the hands of the Merchant’s Guild. I said I would show them to you anytime, but I think it will take time for the Merchant’s Guild to prepare the 800 platinum coins. What should we do?”
Camille-san also said that they couldn’t prepare a large number of platinum coins unless we told them in advance, so it would be impossible for them to prepare eight hundred coins right away.
“Oh, is that what you mean? If that is the case, Wataru-san will have to go to the Merchant’s Guild, but if you apply for a property certificate, it will prove that you have that much money, even if it is only for a limited time.”
Is there such a system?
“I understand. Then, I would like to apply for the property certificate tomorrow morning. Also, I would like to meet with the guild master after lunch if that is okay with you?”
I couldn’t back out of the meeting, so I agreed.
If I prayed to the Creator God-sama and he did not invite me to the divine realm, I would pray to all the gods I knew and somehow I would be invited to the divine realm.
No, it might be faster if I prayed directly to the God of Commerce-sama.
“It is not safe to travel with platinum coins, so shall we ask them from here? Besides, Wataru-san doesn’t want to attract attention, does he?”
Security is fine with Ines, Felicia, and Girasole present, but come to think of it, I’m a bit of a public figure.
…But I thought it would be until the rumors about the Duke’s castle treasures died down, but now that I’ve accelerated the big construction project, I’m sure the rumors will rise the other way around.
Well, I’m prepared for some trouble. As for the attention, after I finish what I have to do in the Aquamarine Kingdom, I won’t have to come here for a while. That should calm things down.
“I’ll go to the Merchant’s Guild to get the certificate, and after that, I’ll arrange a time to go to the Adventurer’s Guild, so it’ll be fine.”
“I understand. I will wait for you.”
The meeting was over, and this time, Flora-san seemed fine, but just to be sure, I sent her back with Ines as her escort.
They are childhood friends, and even if the escort was unnecessary, it wouldn’t be a waste of time if they had a nice talk.
When Ines returns, I’ll go out to sea and pray desperately in the Chateau’s church.
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When I prayed to the God of Commerce-sama while explaining the situation as I had tried it in the church before I knew it, a bag containing 1,700 platinum coins was placed in front of the statue of the God.
…I thought this was very reasonable, typical of the God of Commerce-sama, but I felt a little lonely.
It’s a lot of work, but maybe I’d be happier being swept away by the Creator God-sama or having an audience with the God of Light-sama.
But, well, now I can get away from being called a liar.
I really wanted to move the Adventurer’s Guild and the Merchant’s Guild like a wad of bills slapping me on the cheek, but so far, I feel that the Adventurer’s Guild is taking the initiative.
So, I’m going to put up this massive amount of platinum coins at tomorrow’s meeting to regain the initiative!