“A single user at 900 gold is the amount though. Until now, all the previous wars on the Continent of Versailles had done this so it is a reasonable amount.”
Mapan raised an eyebrow at the opposition. Even if there was no money to pay, they could not move on without making negotiations. Weed had his arms folded and was silent.
'Even at around 70 %, they would have to depend on credit and pay in installments each month, and then the amount would lessen each month. I would not gain much. Then the overdue interest would increase drastically…'
Weed decided to clean up the situation while Mapan was with the troubled lords.
“There is no need for compensation.”
“What?”
Mapan was astonished. To think that Weed would out and say something like this. He could not believe that these words would come out of Weed's mouth. The Lords of the Northern Alliance did not understand about the war reparations and just looked onwards. They did not believe what he had just said.
'They would be forced to get a loan.'
The lords of the northern towns could not earn much income. The investments cost them a lot and there was nothing that they could earn from. There was no guarantee that Morata would ever see the money since it was such an excessive amount. If there was another war then Morata would not have the Kallamore Knights available. In the future there may be another lord that my decide to invade the North again. Weed, to the Northern Alliance Lords, would look like a malicious debt collector.
“There will be no compensation, the prisoners will be set free.”
“Really?”
The Styrene Guild could not believe it. From Weed's position this could only be charity and there was no sense for it.
“Also a promise. Morata will not invade the other towns.”
From Weed's position he did not need to occupy the towns to get benefits. Morata was not a small territory. Territory was not something that was fixed.
There was a lot of ground between each state. Thus as culture grows, the boundary of the city expands.
“I suggest a trade agreement.”
“What?”
“As you know, Morata has improved a lot as a beginner town.”
The Lords of the Northern Alliance nodded. They had experienced it first had so they knew better than anyone else.
“In the future there will be a need for weapons and armors for the beginners as well as a large amount of resources.”
The Lords of the Northern Alliance began to get uncomfortable. Morata was a place that beginners could grow easily at. They had watched Morata grow increasingly powerful.
“And?”
“The beginners will need the necessary resources. Morata has many things such as mines and fields. There are items that are obtained from hunting that would be useful for beginners that you could sell.”
Commercial development, taxes and permits were the right of the Lords. To open up the Northern Lords would create a huge market for beginners. The Styrene Guild had a broad expression on their faces during this difficult negotiations.
“This is a very good proposal for us. Why are you give us so much?”
“The Central Continent is far way. The merchants would have to take too long to get there and the prices would be too high.
The merchants need all the help they can get. Our biggest problems is the northern beginners not being able to use weapons at reasonable prices because of the central continent's prices. That sort of thing is wrong.”
The lords considered by making eye contact with each other and nodding.
“We are also sympathetic.”
“We as well.”
Morata made a lot more trade than the rest of the northern towns combined.
“I heard that you have trouble developing culture.”
“…”
The Lords well into despair. They had found it increasingly difficult to develop culture as more people kept leaving.
“Morata will send cultural advisors to live in each of the villages. They will work to increase the culture and the towns and reduce the number of villagers that leave.”
Culture had the effect of significantly reducing the complaints of the people. Morata had a lot of bards and dancers. They could be seen around the day performing. They would earn money from going from town the town.
One of the lords asked.
“However that would decrease Morata's culture. That does not make any sense to me.”
Weed glared at him for a moment. The look in his eyes made him shrink away to show that they were not equals. There was a change in the atmosphere which was sufficient to reverse the situation. There were people that loved to talk and then forget what they had said. He had to threaten them this way. This, in a sense, was more favorable.
“I am angry that there are a lot of sculptors in Morata. There are a lot of skilled sculptors in Morata particularly. They create a lot of sculptures and paintings.”
Weed was aiming to export the works of art. There was the Light Tower and the Statue of Freya but the growing number of artworks in the city needed to slow down. He did not want it to be a city of artists like Rhodium. Weed sank into a low voice.
“There are a lot of novice users in Morata. They need to go out so that they can grow their skills.”
“…”
“Morata feels like it is very large. However, there are more quests and hunting that can be done by visiting other towns more often. There is room to develop Morata and the other towns.”
Weed broke off into another topic.
“First, as the lord you need to invest and treat the village with love so that many beginners will start in you town. Establish a general store and a square so business can flourish. You will be able to see beginners fill their water bottle at the fountain. There will be nothing against the beginners from this war.”
This was the talk that took place with Weed. The Northern Lords rose from their chairs. Cheers could be heard from all over the walls.
“Waaa!”
“God of War Weed is the best!”
“Weed hurrah!”
The beginners and the users of the Northern Alliance cheered! Weed also showed generosity to the invaders coming to Morata. Mapan as well as Pale's party was showing complete shock. Like how they saw Weed differently in artistry after the Light Tower.
“No what is…that's not like Weed at all.”
“He can't be a philanthropist, right?”
“Has he fallen seriously ill? Maybe he fell off of a sculpture while he was making it?”
A man could not change so much so they were concerned with Weed's mental health. It was very difficult to understand what Weed was doing. Everyone that was there and watching the broadcast was showing a different attitude. Only Zephyr seemed to know what was going on as he nodded.
'With this negotiation he's going to reap huge profits.'
The value of beginners! The Northern Lord was concerned with their futures! However Weed had calculated the damages into his head and that there would be endless benefits in the future. The northern towns would sell their foods and obtain many benefits but Morata would be the one gaining the tax revenues. They had trade with the central continent but now they could actively trade with the northern merchants. It would also get rid of the northern town's reasons for war. With culture they will reduce the number of people leaving. Digging a mine to gather resources will develop the city's technology and create more quality goods for the town. This peace agreement will accelerate the northern towns' development. It would so get rid of the tension and anxiety of beginners in Morata as well as make more people start in the North. The Northern specialties would grown and develop as merchant trade increases. In the long run, Morata as the center of commerce would be the one to benefit. There would be better items for beginners which would rapidly increases the amount of taxes being paid.