13 Chapter 13: Hero’s Chronicle, Chocolate! And a Bank (2/2)
What was brought in a while ago was an empty plate of milk chocolate. What was brought in next were dishes of dark chocolate and various assortments of chocolates such as truffles.
”Although these snacks were also made from cacao beans just like the one earlier, the taste is completely different. Please try it.”
This time, compared to earlier, everyone ate it without hesitation.
”Wow~ Delicious! I like this round looking one.”
”As for me, I like this plain one, and it's easy to eat.”
Everyone respectively took a liking to the different snacks depending on their preferences. I am relieved that the overall evaluation is favorable.
”This way, there's a variety of flavors. As someone who was part of the Commerce Guild up until recently, what are your impressions, Eda?”
”It is a commodity that's never been heard of before… With the proper advertising, it can be launched immediately. I believe these have that much appeal. It's also a good thing that the target demographic has already been established.”
”Thank you. Since that is the case, Isa. I would like for you be my hands and feet and help me open up a market outlet where this commodity can be sold.”
”…Me? Although it might be forward of me to say this, wouldn't Eda be a better choice…?”
”Eda will be involved with the establishment of the bank I spoke of earlier. I consider that he is the right person for the job because negotiations must be made with the Commerce Guild one way or another. Besides, with the nobility being the targeted demographic, it would be better if someone like you, who is working in the Hall House, to be in charge of this, and you'll also be able to respond quickly.”
”…I respectfully obey. I will do my best to answer to your expectations.”
”With that, it is settled. We will now focus on how we will get this commodity out in the market on the right track. First things first, Sebastian. Please draw up a contract with the village harvesting the cacao beans. Also, Ryle and Fest report back to Deacon, please tell him to think about how many people will be necessary to secure the transportation from the village to the mansion and give me a report when he comes back to you. I'm sure you remember the roads we passed through when we did our inspection, right?”
They nodded
”Make sure he also knows those roads.”
”I understand. I will start on it immediately.”
It took no time for the Chocolate to become popular as a ”Very Sweets” branch store opened up here and started to them then. The nobles were overly excited as they had either heard of taste the delicious of the ”Very Sweets” store.
Having the East trade company has the back-up, and then the Mercs and Bodyguards for protection made Glass very satisfied. Although she could have very well used most of the money supplied by the east trade Company, she had wanted the province to rise to its two feet nearly on its own. With some support, you could also say.
Reaching their goal didn't even take a while of a month as noble beloved the new sweet. So, establishing a bank was nest to come. So later on, when she meet with Eda again.
”Eda please purchase a building that will be used for the bank. After that, please use my name to arrange a meeting with the Guild Master of the Commerce Guild, Presidents of important business and Merchants of any type.”
”I understand.”
After that, the next several weeks of efforts were spent preparing for the establishment of the bank, such as ensuring the building and securing the equipment… As usual, there is a mountain load of things to be done.
”Now then, everyone. Thank you for taking time off of your busy schedules to gather here today.” Glass said calmly in front of the group.
”No, not at all.” the Guild Master of the Commerce Guild said he was genuinely curious as well as many other who should up here why the Duke's daughter called them for a meeting.
”To get straight to the point, I am the founder to East trade company.y”
The room froze entirely as they had all turned serious
”Now that I have gotten your attention, let's begin, I would like to establish a bank in this province. By all means, I would like everyone to use it.”
”…A bank, is it?”
”Yes.”
”Excuse my impoliteness, but what exactly is it?”
”To put it simply, it is a developed version of the repository services provided by the Commerce Guild. Its main purposes are depository services, money order services, and financing services.”
”Depository services? Financing… services? I've never heard of those before… What kind of significance do they have?”
”Let's start with the depository services. It is similar to the services that the Commerce Guild has been providing, where a business can entrust their funds. Those kinds of services will also be conducted in the bank. The funds the people part of the Commerce Guild spend to hire escorts constantly will no longer be necessary. Don't you think it'll be an advantage for the Commerce Guild? Furthermore, you can settle transactions between accounts with the bank. For example, if mutual parties deposit funds in the bank, cash reserves can be moved between accounts and thus will not have to carry cash with them. User will care an ID provided by the bank which will serve as proof that that person's ID does indeed belong to them, there would be a stamp on the back.”
”…I see. However, I wonder if that will be safe? After all, they are important funds. There must not be any risk.”
”Of course, Such thing will be provided by the East trade Company and the Mercs and Bodyguards guild. As well as a contract established for extra protection for both you and the bank that's both fair and Non-partial”
”Hmmm. Then what about financing services?”
”As for financing services, it lends out the collected funds… In other words, money lending. Of course, strict conditions will be imposed… And if one can meet the requirements, they will be able to borrow capital. For example, funds to start up a new business?”
”That is interesting.”
”You can entrust your money at any given time and only withdraw the necessary amount. Transactions will be easier to settle. In addition, if you need capital, you can borrow them when necessary. East Trade Company as well as the Hall house is more than capable of providing the funds and its safety …What do you think? ”
”In exchange for that, what will you be demanding from us?”
”As for establishing the bank, I do not have any request in mind. Because the most important is to return the money of the province to the province to develop it.”
”As for our guild, since we have always been in a deficit in this area, we will be more than happy with the takeover… So if it's only that much, it will be our pleasure to cooperate.”
Alright, the prospect of establishing the bank is looking bright.