Chapter 106 (1/2)

The Second Different World Round-table Conference 1 Mitsuha: “Well then, we will now hold the 2nd Different World Round-table  Conference or “DWRT 2″ for short!”

The whole audience applauded as I declared the opening of the round-table. Yeah, even though this is merely an appointment for them, the atmosphere is still nice.

Unlike last time when we held it in a rush, it seems that the main members this time are from the diplomatic department and cabinet ministers instead of the people who is in charge of intelligence. Those people had been properly confirmed after I received the list of partic.i.p.ants from Captain who I had asked to collect them beforehand.

…and, surprisingly, there are also attendees from j.a.pan on the list. It seems like they were given the information and invited here by a certain country who wants to gather the people who have the same opinion with them. Hence, I need to be careful so they won't found out that I'm a j.a.panese.

Mitsuha: “Well then, let's start with the tribute ceremony…”

Yes, just like what it says, it's a cover-up for 『collecting of tributes』.

There are a lot of practical items rather than jewelries this time as they might have reflected from the previous result. No, jewels are also practical items in terms of selling it off for money, though.

a.s.sembled boat, complete set of solar power generator system… No, their point of view is very good but, it's not the right time for-……ah, no, can it be used?

And then there are also a foot-operated sewing machine, piano and all sorts of things. Even if I take the piano, there won't be anyone who can play it and there's no piano tuner there, you know…?

A set of j.a.panese swords, kimonos and traditional dolls…… It's a pattern which the j.a.panese seem to think that their style and taste will be well received by the people in another world. No, the people over there might want it, though. Especially, the j.a.panese swords and such.

If it's like this, I wonder if it would be better for me to take some gems or something similar, convert it, and buy the things that I need.

No, but if I sell it immediately, it will be found-, no, it will probably be found out instantly, so it's a bit of a problem, you see… Can't be helped, huh?

Selling it over there and converting the gold coins here is somehow bothersome and I'm very reluctant on doing it. It's also a bit annoying to know that the exchange rate is only equivalent to one-fourth of it.

So, as a result of me being captivated in various things, the winner of this time is the small country that has reproduced a full set of tools used by olden days boat builders.

They really understand me, aren't they~? This is the one that I want! They remembered our previous conversation and took the time to create something from the olden days using the present metallurgy technique while thinking of the things which I would want the most. With this, there's a possibility to ma.s.s produce the similar products based on this. Thank you very much~

The reward items are a plant used as a medicinal herb and a somewhat extremely heavy 20 cm metal statue. It would be a great discovery if it is a new kind of metal, but that's just a too-good-to-be-true story, huh? Well, I will look forward to the results from their a.n.a.lysis. What's left are a couple of horned rabbits and a travel ticket to another world. No, it would be bad if they lost the plant and metal, so they should be guarded just in case.

Of course, although the production and marketing rights are granted, the exchanging of doc.u.ments are mine for the taking when there is a new discovery. I won't forgive a business that wants greed and monopoly, you know?

The attendees from other countries are staring with bloodshot eyes for the freebies, no no, the return gifts that have become slightly more grand than the previous one. Yeah, do your best next time, okay? If there is a next time, though.

And finally, the main subject.