第７６８堀：意外と敏腕 (Part2)
After this, as planned, they will be punished on some trumped-up charge—something about being rude to us, hindering intercontinental exchange, and endangering their country's standing.
Serves them right.
As I was thinking this, King Rocksten opened his mouth.
"Well, these things only change gradually. Even the ones who were complaining were happily eating the food Weed provided. Did you know the one who made it was a demi-human old timer? Man, I tried to invite him to be our royal chef, but he turned me down. Lady Kaya, can't you do something about that?"
...As always, King Rocksten’s words and actions are hard to follow.
One moment he’s checking the idiots who were just saying they enjoyed food made by a demi-human, and the next, he’s talking about his own desires.
"...The recruitment of chefs depends on negotiations with the individual, so I am not in a position to say anything. However, if exchanges progress in the future, there is a possibility that a system for dispatching such personnel could be established."
"Excellent!! Let's establish that system right now!! No one has any objections, right!!"
...If I provide the model answer prepared for me, idiotic remarks fly out in an instant.
No wonder Samantha is holding her head in her hands next to me.
"I understand your enthusiasm, but calm down, Rocksten. Lady Kaya is here for other matters."
"Indeed. That proposal is attractive, and White Forest would support it, but as the King of Ex says, Lady Kaya is here regarding agricultural affairs."
Phew. Thanks to Noble and the King of White Forest, I was saved.
I thought I was going to have to call Yuki or Ratz and shift the conversation to human resource dispatching.
If anything, I need to finish this discussion quickly and coordinate the increase in sweet potato production and the export of other agricultural products.
"Ahem. Now then, regarding the details of the items to be exported to the If Continent..."
And so, I began the explanation and negotiations regarding our agricultural products.
"...Phew."
I sighed as I tidied up the documents in the empty conference room.
Well, to be precise, there were maids coming in to clean up, but the dignitaries from the If Continent who had participated in the meeting were already gone.
"Good work."
"Mm. Good work, Kaya."
"Lady Kaya. Thank you for your hard work."
The ones who said this as they returned to the conference room were Jessica and the others.
They should have left with the dignitaries... was there some kind of problem?
"Did they ask you for any personal favors?"
Since we are Yuki’s wives, we attract a great deal of attention, and Yuki has told us that we are free to make full use of that position.
If we listen to personal requests like this, Jessica and the others' standing in the If Continent rises.
That is something we in Weed are grateful for as well.
However, my guess seemed to be wrong, as the three of them shook their heads.
"No, nothing like that."
"Nothing?"
Then why did they come here?
"Mm. No problems. Kaya handled everything perfectly. No complaints were raised."
"Yes. I didn't know. Lady Kaya, you are usually quiet, but you speak very firmly when it comes to work. I didn't expect you to be that clear."
"...I just do my job. That's all. But did I really say anything that clear?"
I have no self-awareness of it.
"Do you not remember? Those idiots told you to come to the If Continent and engage in farm work..."
"You replied without a second's hesitation, 'Please say that in your sleep. If you cannot even handle negotiations, shall we stop the exports?' It was quite a surprise."
"Yes. I was shocked."
"...Ah, that happened."
In the end, those idiots kept interrupting during the meeting and made several foolish demands.
Well, there was no reason to accept such ridiculous requests, so I just brushed them off.
Actually, their futures are probably pitch black now. The kings I glanced at were nodding slightly.
"I really didn't think you could be that strong when it came to agriculture."
"Mm. It was funny seeing those idiots turn pale when you said you wouldn't export fruits or vegetables."
"I realized today that it is all thanks to Weed's wonderful cuisine and the farmers who support it."
"That's right. Life only functions because there are farmers. There is no future for those who look down on them."
I just said that calmly.
There’s no need to force a sale. There is demand everywhere.
Hm? Does this way of doing things resemble Yuki?
Well, more importantly, the meeting work is finished.
Now I have to attempt agricultural reform and production increases in line with the decided trade details.
Ah, honestly, that part is going to be tougher.
I have to talk about the budget with Eris, too...
Kaya is surprisingly firm.
And she is terrifying when you make her an enemy.
Actually, farmers are strong.
One must never forget that.