Chapter 168 (2/2)

Apparently, those words were a joke. To say such a words to the king, what a nerve he has.

But those words weren't ridiculous. If he was an idiot, there's no way he can stand on the place where he is right now.

”There are spices, various seasonings, and lots of luxury items. From rare foreign products to the products that we can found locally, as well as unusual dried foods… However, they're all of the highest quality and on par with the top stores of the n.o.bility, if not higher. Not only rare spices, but there are also alcohols, salt and sugar…” (the Subordinate)

”Wha, what did you say!?” (the King)

”Moreover, they have a lower price than market price” (the Subordinate)

”……” (the King)

After a moment of silence, the king suddenly noticed something.

”In the notification of import, was there anything that mentions the country's name?” (the King)

However, the subordinate's reply was not good.

”Yes, in the doc.u.ment, [Nihon] was written there…” (the subordinate)

”Nihon? It's a country I've never heard of. Where is it?” (the king)

”I've never heard of it too… of course, I asked the experts too, but no one knows… However, under the law of our country, merchant ships allowed to carry goods from distant countries as long as they pay the tax upon arriving in our country, it's not illegal even the country name, where the goods were purchased, is unknown…” (the subordinate)

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This is a country that doesn't mind pillaging, so it doesn't matter where they got it. As long as it brings benefits.

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