Another World’s Good Swindler 184

Chapter 184 – Black Moon

I could see the face of Hergel, who was sitting leisurely in the spacious room.

Do you like to sell?

“I think it arrived around noon yesterday. It looks like you’ve had a good day off.”
“… Isn’t the relationship between us worthy of saying hello warmly? Let’s talk about work.”

Germi replied bluntly.

“A greeting is also important. The lord of this city especially likes that very much.”
“…”
“If it were you, you would do well. It’s not like Herendal has the tendency to quickly become arrogant.”
“… What happened to Herendal?”

Herendal, I cut off all the tendons in his body and cut off one of his arms. It would have been normal if he had become a complete failure.

“He heals his wounds and rests in a nursing home. It made her whole body a slut mate. Germi, it’s not your fault…”
“There is a skilled assassin in my party. I am still waiting so that I can move according to my command.”

As Germi spoke moderately, Hergel laughed.

“Quit it. Such psychological warfare doesn’t suit you. Blue-haired woman, is it your work?”

Hergel’s sharp gaze, like that of a beast, ignored Germi and pointed straight at her old man.

It was a sharp smile that seemed to squeeze a person’s heart, but Roin smiled smirkingly and brushed off the smile, but didn’t respond.

“Did you say Hanseong?”
“Yes. Long time no see.”

Hergel is not an enemy. If you ask if he is an ally, the answer is ambiguous, but at least I can confirm that he is not an enemy.

There is no need to be overly friendly, but there is no reason to be hostile either. In moderation, you just have to maintain a sense of distance that will not cause you to be ignored.

“I think you said last time that you two weren’t dating? It seems that Germi’s body smells faintly of you.”
“…”

Surprising. Is this the beast’s sense of smell?

“It happened.”
“Quack… You’ve found a good groom. Germi, you have eyes for choosing men.”
“Tsk.”

Germi clicked her tongue briefly at Hergel’s smile, wrinkled at the corners of her eyes.

“Whether it’s an heir class or something, let’s do it quickly.”
“Good. Sit down for now.”

We sat in a row in the chairs that Hergel recommended. It became like an interview.

“In fact, there is no such thing as a successor class. Unlike Herendal, you have experience running your own organization in Arpagon. Think of it as a moderate takeover. Go to work this way every morning for the next week. And watch me work from the sidelines.”

Contrary to what she was prepared for, Gerumi frowned at the light content.

“What. Aren’t you trying to be rough because you don’t want to tell me?”
“The position of the boss of an organization is originally like that. There is very little to do directly. Because the field affairs are handled by the executives. All you have to do is listen to the report, make sure there are no oddities or hide anything, and make good choices. Unlike the organization you led in Arpagon, the Black Moon is a large organization that dominates the western part of the kingdom. Just keep this in mind.”

Her gaze was focused on Hergel’s gesture, which he emphasized by extending his index finger.

“Everything goes according to your choice. Good or bad, everything is your responsibility. Always keep that in mind.”
“… It’s natural.”
Hehe, yes, I feel relieved if that is the answer. As I said earlier, start going to work this way tomorrow morning. Watch and learn what I do next to me every day until lunch.”
“Are you handing over the organization to me in a week, a week?”
“Look at what you do. No matter how much you do, you can’t pass it on to someone who isn’t ready.”
“… Can’t you force yourself to say you don’t want to pass it on?”
“Rather, that’s what I want to say. I hope you take over my place as soon as possible. Because I want to go to the capital with the money I saved up and spend the rest of my life at ease.”

Does the boss of the great organization that ruled the underworld in the western part of the kingdom want to spend his later years happily? Anyway, the conversation between the two seems to be over. If so, can I tell you my business now?

“I have something to tell you.”
“Hmm?”

Hergel made an expression asking me to say something.

“Previously, you were concerned about the limits of your organization’s business expansion. Things like drugs, brothels, and the slave trade have limits to business expansion.”
“It did.”
“We are planning a textile factory.”
“It’s a textile factory… ? Be specific.”

Hergel displayed an attitude of interest.

The legitimate business expansion of the organization, the entry into Yangjiro, was what Hergel longed for. What I mean now is the act of scratching his itchy spot.

“There is an alchemist in my party in Arpagon. She’s working on something about the Spider Queen now.”
“In the textile industry, the thread of a spider monster is a good product.”
“Yes, research is underway to domesticate such a spider monster. When the research is completed this time, we need a farm to raise the spiders, a factory building to place the looms, and workers.”
“How likely is that alchemist to betray you?”

Worried that alchemists who succeeded in domesticating spider monsters will steal their technology. It’s a technology that can make money, so the concern is justified.

“This is one of my wives. She has nothing to betray.”
“Hmm, then do we need only the aforementioned feedlots and factories and workers? It won’t be easy to find a large number of weavers.”
“There is no need to worry about manpower. This is a slave trade.”
“Manpower here? There are a lot of manpower, but I don’t think anyone has anything like weaving skills.”
“You can teach me. Because here, there is a weaver with excellent skills. She will train the workers. The Black Moon only needs equipment and manpower. We have everything related to technology.”
“Oh, hello.”

Thermia greeted Hergel with a slightly nervous expression. Hergel stared at her and nodded her head.

“Yes, I thought it was strange because it didn’t feel like a swordsman or a wizard. Was it a weaver?”
“Yes. Anyway, for that reason, I’m thinking of explaining this business to the executives and getting a building to use as a loom and a factory.”
“To the officers? Everyone is going to try adding a spoonful?”

Hergel looked at me with a worried expression.

Who am I? It’s not me who gets beaten. They are executives.

“I have an idea.”
“Do you want to call the officers?”
“Well, I think it would be good to call each one.”
“One by one? Why don’t you call me all at once?”
“It’s easier to manipulate when you’re face-to-face, one-on-one. And I’m thinking of planting the seeds of doubt that I talked about before.”
“Hmm, that sounds like fun. Give it a try.”

*****

The first to call was Johannes, who was friendly with Germi. Johannes looked at me with Germi’s side with a somewhat wary look.

Shiva, what’s wrong with this bastard’s eyes?

“Uncle! Long time no see.”
“Okay… Looking at your face, you seem to be doing well. Have you finished your work in Arpagon?”
“Yes. I just finished talking to my dad too.”
“With your brother?”
“Yes, they say they will take over for a week from tomorrow.”
“Huh… Okay?”

I thought Johannes, who had supported Germi, would be happy, but he was surprisingly not happy. The attitude is bizarre. After briefly saying hello to Germi, Johannes looked at Hergel, who was behind us.

“Brother, what did you call me for?”
“It was me who called my uncle, not my father.”
“You? For what purpose?”
“I am planning to start a new business. I want to talk a little bit about it.”
“Hmm… Business?”

We had tea in the drawing room and gave a rough explanation. After taking a sip of tea, he summarized the story he had heard.

“Therefore. They are researching the domestication of spider monsters, and there is also a weaving technology to spin yarn from spiders that have been researched. Is it that we need a breeding ground for spiders, a weaving machine, and a factory building?”
“Yes.”
“Then how much do you intend to give me?”
“How much do you want?”

Negotiation is my job. I was listening to the story from the side, and when I interrupted, Johannes looked at me.

“How much do you want? I don’t think there’s a share you’ve been thinking about.”
“Well. The share will change depending on the amount of support from the executive.”

How long have you been looking for it? Is invincible Johannes made a puzzled sound as if he hadn’t thought that he would answer his question with a question.

When Johannes was confused, I spoke first, patronizingly.

“Fifteen percent. How about 15 percent of net sales?”
“Fifteen percent?”

Johannes made an absurd expression.

Of course.

Factory buildings, weaving machines, manpower, etc. Are actually supported for everything that requires start-up capital, but the stake is only 15%? It’s completely like robbery.

In fact, I have no intention of giving away only 15%. I’m not a bully, and that’s just too little conscience.

If you think normally, it is correct when you think of common sense that we, who provide technology, and Johannes, who provide capital support, divide each other 6:4, or at least 5:5.

But there is something important. We can choose another executive if we don’t like Johannes’ conditions. But Johannes has no choice.

We are in an advantageous position. Johannes would understand the difference in position.

But still, 15% was gross.

“I think 15 percent is a bit harsh… ?”

Johannes reacted as I expected.

Yes, 15% is too much, you might want to raise it more. He reluctantly pretends to comply with Johannes’ request and satisfies his psychology.

It makes you think you haven’t been bullied.

“Then how about 20 percent?”
“Still, I provide capital support…”
“Okay… Then how about 30 percent, 30 percent?”
“Thirty percent… I feel a little bit…”
“We can’t even upload more than this. Did you know that other people can provide capital assistance as well? I plan to meet and talk with other executives and get help from the person who says he will take the least stake.”
“Okay…”

This is the art of negotiation.

I wanted to give only 30% of the stake to Johannes from the beginning.

So, from the beginning, I sang it louder than I wanted and cut it down little by little to get it closer to the number I wanted.

“Okay. Let’s do it at 30 percent…”
“I got a 30% sure answer. Still, since Johannesim is acquainted with the boss, he made this suggestion first. Do you need to know that I was considerate of you?”
“Yeah, I know that.”

Johannes nodded his head with a puzzled look on his face.

Hedgehog.