第７６５堀：各大陸の様子 下 (Part1)
**Chapter 765: The State of Each Continent (Part 2)**
**Side: Dressa**
"I understand that. I have no intention of spreading it around. It is merely a private matter."
"Besides, I don't think anyone here believes they could win a war against Weed. If one were to strike, it would have to be from within. Yuki understands that as well, I’m sure."
"And since I refused on the surface, it should be fine, right?"
The Kings of Enaria, Zilba, and August spoke these words, pressing for prior negotiations with Yuki.
Honestly, even though the trade schedules for each country had been mostly decided during the preliminary notifications, it still ended up like this.
While I understand it’s unavoidable, I wish they would stop, as it only adds to Yuki’s workload.
Noble, the God—no, the King—of Ex looked my way and gave a slight bow.
That man still seems bothered by the fact that he took over my country—or rather, that it was annexed due to an "unforeseen accident."
Of course, I held a grudge at the beginning. No, I held *plenty* of grudges.
There were many times I wished I could kill someone with a curse. In fact, if I asked Shuten, the daughter Yuki and I share, I feel like she could pull off a curse-killing, but I have no intention of letting a child do such a thing.
Regardless, I don't think the matter of the country is "reconciled," but I have come to terms with it in my own heart, so it is fine now.
Well, I suppose I will need to speak with him about it again someday.
It was only a slight bow, but the Kings of Zilba and August noticed the gesture and turned their gazes toward me.
Since they are neighboring countries to Ex, they likely have a general idea of my true identity.
I don't think they would try anything strange right now, but I cannot say there is zero possibility of them trying to use my existence to their advantage, so I must be careful.
It seems I should consult with Yuki about this as well.
"As for negotiations... even if you offer more money or ask for more supplies, you heard from Jessica and the others that there will be no increase in the disclosure of trade goods or technology, didn't you?"
While I was lost in thought, Yuki gave his answer regarding trade with Weed.
"We have heard that. But that doesn't mean you have nothing left to give, does it?"
"Exactly. If you can provide supplies via DP, you must still have some leeway. Supplies aside, you should at least want the currency of this continent."
"Indeed. We aren't looking to brag to the other continents—the Rogali continent, or those of Haiden and Findall. We only intend to consume it within our own borders. We will use it to stabilize our internal affairs and the smaller nations."
However, these three did not back down and continued the negotiation.
I understand their logic, but...
"It’s impossible. Our DP is finite. I cannot force a reduction in our reserves. Besides, the supplies for persuading the smaller nations were already accounted for in the documents, weren't they?"
"Well, yes. But you understand that the more we have, the better, right?"
As Yuki says, consuming excessive DP for our own Weed is not ideal. If an emergency arises, we wouldn't be able to respond.
But as the King of Zilba says, it is also true that if we have more material for persuasion, the number of people complaining about Weed will decrease.
Personally, it makes me incredibly angry to see my Yuki being looked down upon, so I am conflicted.
"I understand that, but if you distribute more supplies to your continent than planned, it will inevitably be found out. It would be strange to think otherwise. You’re spreading it to the smaller nations, after all. You might be able to hide it at first since full-scale interaction hasn't begun, but eventually, it will come to light. That would be troublesome. It would mean Weed engaged in unfair trade. We would be pressured by the other continents."
"Hmm... Then, should we explain the situation and ask for approval to receive more, or promise the same increase to the other continents?"
"Getting every continent to agree is one thing. But promising the same increase to the others is difficult. I told you, DP has its limits. We are distributing it so that it reaches every corner of every country on each continent. If we had that much leeway, the supply amounts in the documents would have been higher from the start."
Yuki is right. If there were extra, it would have been in the documents from the beginning instead of them saying they don't need it.
Well, I understand the King of Enaria's approach of explaining the situation to gain understanding, but the If Continent would be indebted to the others for that. If they are asked for concessions by other continents in the future, they will have to accept them. I wonder if they have properly considered that?
"True. Then, what about the technology? If you teach it equally to all countries, there shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"That would be true if everyone wanted to learn the same fields. As for me, I’d like them to learn everything I can make public and produce it themselves, but there is no place to teach every field, and we lack the instructors. Expanding the locations for technology disclosure and training is difficult."
That’s the truth of it. They probably think that if they can't have supplies, they'll take technology, but Weed still hasn't reached the level of the technology from the Earth Yuki came from.
And since we are in the middle of desperately trying to learn it ourselves, we don't have anyone at a level we could call an "instructor."
Well, people like Narjia, Zargis, Comet, and Taizo could teach, but those four are the type who prefer their own research over teaching...
We can't provide what we don't have, neither in people nor in space.
"...So, all of that is difficult as well. I heard as much from Knight Jessica, of course. Well, I am satisfied having heard the explanation. The other countries as well, I assume?"
When the King of Zilba said that, the other kings nodded.
So, they weren't actually that serious from the start.
"Well, there is no need to rush. We are only just beginning to spread the results of our trade with Weed. Furthermore, the small nations on each continent will begin discussing their dealings with Weed and other countries at these inter-continental exchange meetings from now on. If you take that share for yourselves, it could be seen as the Great Powers monopolizing trade with Weed, and the backlash will be severe."
"That is something I want to avoid. I don't want the small nations to make a fuss again."
"Then, negotiating according to these documents is the right path."
"Is there anything else? Any personal requests like the King of Roday? I can manage something as a gift if it's just that."
" " "No, there isn't. We have common sense as Kings." " "
The Kings of the If Continent answered immediately.
"Hey, wait a minute, are you all making fun of me? Well, whatever. Yuki, I'm counting on that ramen shop!"
"Yes, yes."
The King of Roday is truly something else.
I feel truly sorry for the vassals and Samantha, who are looking exhausted beside him.
With that, the discussion with the If Continent was managed within twenty minutes, leaving only the New Continent.
"All that remains is the New Continent of Kagura and the others, Princess Stasia, and Enora."
"Ria, let's try to use the country names, shall we?"
"Ahaha, sorry. I just have such a strong image of Kagura and the others. Let's see... Haiden, Findall, and the Haile Religion, right?"
"That's right. Don't you dare call them 'Kagura's country' in front of them, okay?"