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Chapter 44: Trading with the Trading company

Day 87 of my life in another world

If everything went according to the original schedule, the trade at the settlement would have taken place by noon today.

We have heard in advance that it will take two days for the trading company to bring the foodstuffs to town. If so, it would be tomorrow evening at the earliest when Rad and the others would return. I have instructed the two scouts to check on the village, so they should be back by this evening.

It is now late afternoon and they have been harvesting wheat this morning. The logging crews along the trade route have also been sent to the harvesting area, and many people are harvesting one after another.

“Tsubaki, how are you doing?”

“We are doing well. Everyone has experience in harvesting rice, so they are very familiar with it.”

“I see. We have more farmers working here. I’ll be counting on you.”

“Yes, I’ll take care of it.”

After about two hours of helping with the harvest, one of the scouts returned to the village.

“Chief, I’m back.”

“Good work. How was the transaction?”

“Yes, it went well. The potatoes sold for more than expected, and I hear we can get our hands on the smelting tools next time.”

“I’m glad to hear that. Was there any disturbing activity on the other side?”

“Not as far as we can tell. They seem very friendly.”

“I understand. Anything else?”

“Rad told me to tell you that the next time we do business with them, the chairman of the other side will be there.”

“The next time will be 10 days from today. Tell him that the volume of the transaction will be the same as this time and that i have agreed with the Chairman of the trading company.”

“Yes, then we will leave the village at dawn tomorrow and return to the settlement.”

“Ok, thank you.”

The fact that the chairman of the board of trade came to see me in person was proof of the importance he attached to me as a business partner. If they are willing to do business without any personal greed, I think it’s a good idea to invite them to the village.

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Day 88 of living in a different world

It was the second day of trading, and Rad and the others returned before nightfall. The trade routes have been improved, and coupled with their enhanced physical abilities, they have returned with ease. As soon as they all entered the village grounds, I heard an announcement for the first time in 45 days.

『The unique skill release condition ＜Trade with other territories＞ has been achieved』

“Ability Unleashed”

We must have been trading with the town for some time, but I wondered why it was only now being released. I wondered if it was because the other side had come to the village, or because the trade route had extended to some extent, and I thought about it a lot, but in the end I couldn’t figure it out.

Aside from the liberation condition, I was relieved that my skill Lv was still going up, and decided to appraise myself for the time being.

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Keisuke Lv18

Occupation: Village Chief Nanashi Village ☆☆☆

Unique Skill Village Lv7 (32/500) <NEW>

『Village Chief Authority』『Range Designation』『Exile Designation』

“Ability Imitation” “Reading” “Collection”

“Transfer of Goods” <NEW>

It is possible to transfer goods between preset locations within the village premises.

*Biological transfer not possible

village bonus

☆ Rich soil

☆☆ Versatile warehouse

☆☆☆ Goddess Faith

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What is a goods transfer? …… This is another useful ability that has come in handy. I’d like to discuss it, but Rad and the others are already in front of me, so I’ll put it off.

“Village chief, the transaction went off without a hitch. The other party left looking very satisfied.”

The merchants’ association, perhaps taking advantage of the situation, had brought salt and spices from the city, which he carried back in a basket on his back.

“That’s good. ――By the way, the other party naturally knows that the next transaction is too early, right?”

“Ah, the deputy of the chairman of the trading company who came to the village also gave an air of not daring to mention it.”

“I think it was an order from the chairman. Did you get any other impression that they were probing you?”

“The carriers and the adventurers escorting them were all made up of beastmen. They must have seen the shadow of the Japanese on our side, and took it into consideration.”

“I see, it’s about sincerity on the other side.”

I don’t know how far they have guessed the situation, but I could see the appropriate consideration for not sending Japanese people.

“I will try to meet with the chairman of the board of trade next time.”

“ Outside the boundaries, it’s a dangerous situation.”

“It’s a transit point on the trade route. I’d like to give it a try, if Rado doesn’t mind.”

“We are already members of the village, so we have no regrets about the settlement now.”

“I’m glad you think so, and I hope you will go to the village in the morning.”

“Yes, I will.”

If the village is surrounded by barriers, not only will it be safe and secure, but it will also be easy to transport food and trade goods using the newly learned 『Transfer of Goods』The other members of the group agreed, so we decided to try it tomorrow.

“Hey, chief, if that’s the case, should we stop building trade routes?”

“No, it’s rather the opposite. I think we can connect the village to the town.”

Does that mean it’s okay if the village is already known?

“It depends on the negotiations with the trading company.”

Then, as if something came to his mind, Sakura  said.

“The objective is to increase the population of the village, isn’t it?”

“That’s right. At least, I want to increase the number of people to the extent that we can mine in the mines.”

“How far do you plan to develop the village?”

“For the time being, to the point where people can live comfortably every day, I guess. After that, it depends on what happens to the barrier when I die.”

“Will the effect of the barrier and the village disappear at that time?”

Up until now, I had thought so, but I was strangely stuck in the fact that the barrier had changed to 『Divine Protection of the Earth God』.

“When the church was built, the color and name of the barrier changed, didn’t it? To the protection of the Earth God.  I have a feeling that this will not disappear even if I die.”

“Do you have any evidence for this?”

“Well, I don’t have any evidence. The only thing is that the effect of the village skills may have changed to the blessing received by the land itself. That’s all I thought.”

“I see, that’s a feeling that only the skill holder can understand.”

“Anyway, I’ll be careful not to die. I’ll think about it later when I can afford too.”

I myself do not know what lies ahead. Now I was just doing whatever came to my mind.

After that, Rad gave me some information he had obtained from the trading company.

The amount of food coming from the human territory has been decreasing for the past month or so, and the price of food has been slowly rising due to this. According to the merchant, the emergence of Japanese transplants has had an effect.

“I see… This is a trend that will eventually lead to a war.”

“It’s a common development, taking advantage of the Japanese people’s skills.”

“There is also the possibility that a group of Japanese will be involved in the war.”

Haruka and Akiho were talking about this, and it is true that both of these patterns are possible.

“If that happens, it will be really troublesome. Let’s improve the village as soon as possible before we get involved.”

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