Knights, Let’s Smash Them

81 – When goodwill continues, I know it’s a right (5)

Margin rate.

The ratio of the difference between the original price and the selling price.

In fact, needless to say, it is difficult to say, from a small street vendor to a colossus of the century such as Marco Firenze.

Anyone who tinkers with money is a word that has no choice but to hang themselves.

It’s really simple.

Because the higher the margin, the more money you make.

At the time of the previous Jarhead mine burial incident, I purchased iron ore at a lower price than the original price through the Carlos Merchant Company, and then sold it at a higher price than the selling price to the merchant merchants who were pressed for time.

Honestly, 50% is an absurd margin, so even though the upper house rolled all of the capital and transportation funds on its own, Carlos Upper House was happy to give 10% of the profits.

Rescuing workers buried in the mines was a natural task for the Knights, and iron ore was simply an incidental income.

In other words, we earned 324 gold coins from pure broadcasting expenses.

From noble mtl dot com.

So maybe these three merchants also agreed.

Because the surest, fastest, and most accurate way to increase the number of gold coins you will hold is to hit the selling price.

“…… Well, we will offer you just this price.”

“Only?”

As I frowned, Iar’s expression darkened dramatically.

“Come on, magistrate…… ! Isn’t this much cheaper than the condition suggested at the beginning?! There must be some margin, so we…… !”

“After you have done this to me, are you still talking about margin? Cut another 120 gold coins there.”

“You mean 120, 120 gold coins!?”

“If you include all taxes in raw material mining costs, processing costs, transport costs, and labor costs, it will come out to just about that much.”

The merchants, who had been energetic just a moment ago, were now on the verge of bursting into tears.

To think of filling one’s stomach even while playing pranks, one can’t help but be a merchant to the core.

That spirit alone is worthy of praise, but in that case you should have succeeded in the joke or outperformed me.

How is it to experience it from the position of Yeokjisaji?

Your head is spinning right now, right?

“Oh, we all have wives and children…… If you spread it like this, there is really nothing left!!”

Yeah, I know it’s not.

The average margin rate set based on stone materials used in road construction such as diamond is 30%.

The price of raw materials is cheap, but the specificity of processing is difficult, so the actual selling price is a product that belongs to the very expensive axis.

If you mince 120 gold coins here, you can get just a 5% margin.

This is like my last consideration.

Anyway, you have to leave some extra money in case of unexpected situations.

I also entrusted the supply of materials to the best of my ability, but the guild went bankrupt while paying the compensation, and it would hurt my heart.

However, even with such consideration, I was annoyed at how ugly he was begging me while spitting out my family affairs.

“No money coming into your coffers, no problem running your business, right? And when the road is completed anyway, you will receive it as a toll without doing anything.”

As I hit the table with my fist, the merchants flinch and back away.

I am very afraid of money. Money is what makes people turn their eyes away even after transcending fear and fear.

In that case, we have no choice but to crush them with stronger fear.

“If you want to film a real family drama, not just words, keep stretching like this. Anyone who sees you will know that you have been conscientious in business up until now.”

It’s definitely a county business.

It’s not the first time in such an important business, and changing words midway through is a challenge to the territory.

As long as I formally protested to the Duchy of Hebron, I could change the position of the upper county.

A world where nobles still exist and wield unbridled power.

No matter how much money you give to the count, even if you’re a stone merchant with a good head in the area, it’s the same as going away if you go against the planting of the nobility.

The duke seems to be very interested in local powers lately.

If the count, who is the sponsor, is involved, it will not be only the top lord’s position that is at stake.

“Take it in moderation. This much has been conceded too much. Those who know everything.”

“Oh, I see.”

After I gave a clear warning, the merchants finally let go of their last bit of pride.

“120 Gold coins…… Let’s do it by cutting it.”

After I confirmed that they were putting a stamp on the newly written contract documents.

I walked out of the inn with only the papers in a cool manner.

I can’t believe I went this far, but just try to get poor construction.

Then I’ll take all my connections and blow your brains out.

***

“Executive Officer Aylroy of Luvern, you…… Did you go with a sword and threaten?”

Antonio tribune accepted the renewed contract and said in a voice of disbelief. Hey, I’m not that kind of person.

“The other side made the threat first.”

“That’s still…… 120 Gold coins deducted from the purchase price we talked about at the beginning. This is a story about not making money at all.”

“A rough calculation shows that the margin is enough to run a business. If that’s not enough to fill their stomachs, it’ll be more than enough.”

The tribune said, “Huh…… He muttered, and sealed the contract tightly.

“I don’t know how they cook people so well, since they look nice and decent. Merchants are all serpents, so if you’re not careful, you’ll get caught up in the pace.”

“No matter how big a snake is, if it gets caught by a trapper, will it be anything but a delicious meal?”

While serving as the chief administrator of the Imperial Black Lion Knights, I met countless merchants who wanted to eat their backs.

This much can’t fit even on an earthenware shaft.

From my experience, the worst of this type of merchant was a bastard whose hands reached deep into the underworld.

I heard you even contracted the current Imperial Knights administrator to be murdered because your blackmail didn’t work?

If I hadn’t given him more gold coins on the spot than he asked for, he would have been left behind.

The murder instigator in question was conversely shot and scattered somewhere in the capital lake…….

Well, that’s what happened.

If knights wield swords, magistrates wield pens and tongues.

It’s easier to boil a merchant of that level than when Barbara stomped on that goddamn people’s knights captain.

“Still, with these conditions, I can proceed with the Iron Road completion project without any difficulties. Thinking of the treasurer already screaming and making a fuss makes his head dizzy.”

“Are you still like that?”

For some reason, the behavior of the nobleman, the treasurer, was getting more bizarre with each passing day.

Of course, apart from the behavior, the complexion of the face is returning to a bright color, and the skin is getting younger as if it was half-romanized…… Time seems to go backwards for the treasurer.

Is that why your personality is becoming Jammin?

It took a while to think of useless questions, but Antonio Tribune added with a chuckle.

“Then I’ll submit my approval to Count Rupell as it is.”

“Yes, I would appreciate it if you would.”

“What is gratitude, I am more grateful.”

The tribune stood up after sorting the papers on the desk.

“Oh, come to think of it. The notice you sent to the adventurer’s guild last time.”

Notice?

I hesitated for a while because I couldn’t remember, but I was able to recall what I had asked for from the adventurer’s guild a few weeks before the Rupel Cooking Contest was held.

It was an announcement recruiting wandering knights and knight candidates to join the Snow Leopard Knights, maybe?

One Knight Commander and Vice-Captain.

There are only three average knights under him.

Strictly speaking, including me, a non-combatant, there are six in total.

Isn’t it too poor and poor to be the knights of the county?

Considering that the average number of knights in the county is about 50.

The Snow Leopard Knights were virtually irrelevant even though they were in a state of extinction.

So far, they say it was because of the terrible economy of the territory, but isn’t it too much for a county’s knights?

So I saved it.

If there is an online service that respects part-time jobs in Korea, there is an adventurer’s guild that is romantic itself.

It’s not an adventurer’s guild, it’s actually a temporary worker’s office.

Mercenaries, Wizards, Merchants, Blacksmiths, Bards, Wandering Priests, and Wandering Knights.

It shouldn’t be difficult to find a wandering knight in a racial melting pot where there are all but the few.

Former knights, retired knights, or even current wandering knights who jumped out like me because they were spoiled.

Just as there are many counts and barons in the Empire, there are also quite a few who have knighthoods.

If you think about it, such wandering knights would be called Knight Peasants.

It means there are as many as peasants.

“They say there are quite a few applicants. Wouldn’t it be better to finish the announcement soon?”

“Anyway, by this time, everyone will have come to see it. It wouldn’t hurt to close.”

I nodded my head at Antonio Tribune’s words.

Now, we are raising some funds, and external manpower is likely to flow in.

Now is the perfect time to break out.

Iron Road completed.

Opening of Luchihyup Head Office.

Securing the brewing method for stout beer.

Construction of the San Mariano Brewery.

In addition to that, he managed the A-class dungeon in the Hebron Territory.

Somehow, it feels like the memories of the Black Lion Knights come to mind.

Until now, I was barely able to cover it with Vice-captain Emain, but as time goes on, I will reach the point where I can’t handle it.

So the number of knights had to be expanded as soon as possible.

It’s like we’re in an urgent situation with people who can be at the level of a servant, if not at the level of a regular engineer, and people who can help with office work or accounting.

‘Then let’s see what kind of kids are here… ….’

After seeing off Antonio’s tribune, I moved on to the adventurer’s guild.

I wish it was someone who values honor more like a jintobaegi romantic knight than a mercenary.