Chapter 168 (1/2)

168. As the Crow Laughs 3

(Narator's POV)

”What? Viscount Yamano started a business? you're not talking about the product store of hers, are you?” (King of Vanel)

The king said so with a suspicious face after hearing a report from his subordinate…

”No, it is not the small retail store that rarely open, but a large-scale wholesale. It seems to be directly transported by a small high-speed boat from her country, and that an emerging firm is buying the goods exclusively…” (the Subordinate)

”Hm… So, were they going through the regular procedures?” (the King)

”Yes, the regular trading companies from our country has purchased the goods and the tax procedure is also properly done” (the Subordinate)

If that's the case, then it's the job of the department in charge and the King doesn't need to do anything. … or rather, unnecessary meddling would make the matter more problematic.

”Then, you don't have to worry about it. It would be greatly appreciated if the viscount could make some profit while bring goods and tax revenue to our country. Even if the viscount loses, it doesn't mean that our country does. Rather, wouldn't it be possible to find out her home country if we trace back at the import route? And now that she already back from her trip, she should start attending parties again…” (the King)

When the King began to think of his next move, his subordinate prevented it.

”Of course, when I heard the rumor, I sent an investigator. It seems that a small high-speed sailing ship from her home country is used for transportation to our country. And it seems that the entire hull and riggings  were shiny like a new ship. And they seem to enter the port at midnight and depart the port at midnight the next day. Since n.o.body was looking at the site, we don't know the direction where they're coming or leaving…. Also, we couldn't talk to the crew since we couldn't find any information about the language they used. Cargo handling and transportation from the port were handled by a firm that has the exclusive contract, and it is impossible to obtain information from them. The ordinary workers do not know anything, and the general manager does no want to speak at all. Well, it's natural… As expected, it is too early to make a false accusation and torture them …” (the Subordinat)

”You stupid fool! Do not ever try to do anything strange, absolutely!!” (the King)

The king hastily stopped his subordinate's ridiculous words.

”And about the imported product…” (the Subordinate)

And the subordinate brilliantly ignored the King's words.