Chapter 44  

Chapter 44   . Deal and Alliance (3)“I’d like to hear more of the story . ”

He needed to know what situation Lee Chae Rin was in . Only then, could he either decide to make a deal or help .

“Should we go somewhere else?”

“That would be good . ”

“We could go to my hotel room . It is a good place to chat in private . ”

“Let’s go . ”

The two moved to the Hotel Koryo in Bucheon, where Lee Chae Rin was staying . Rooftop wasn’t a suitable place to conduct a discussion between a monarch and a queen .

Lee Chae Rin’s room was the presidential suite . She was said to have a lot of money, and certainly, the room was fit for a queen with wealth .

“Would you like a drink?”

Perhaps, due to being emotionally tormented, as soon as Lee Chae Rin entered the room, she took a bottle of Hennessy PARDIS . (Hennessey PARDIS, which is an upscale cognac from Hennessy Inc . It is an expensive brandy that would cost 800,000 Won in retail)

“Not a fan of cognac . ”

After replying that way, Kang Chul-In called room service .

“Single Malt, the most expensive one . ”

Kang Chul-In preferred whiskey .

“First, let me share the mini-map . It will make our discussion easier . ”

“Can the mini-map be shared, too?”

“Of course . Did your assistant not inform you that?”

“There are so many things that I don’t know… . . ”

“Use this time as a learning opport“Of course . ”

“There will follow a formal contract, but the basic outline is this . I help you to overcome the difficulty that you are in and in return, you will make payments to me . That is the terms of the contract . ”

“Agreed . ”

Kang Chul-In shook his head .

“Making deals with me is costly . ”

“I’m already at the edge of a cliff . If I can overcome my situation, I am prepared to offer you anything that you want . ”

Having determined to live as a monarch, Lee Chae Rin strongly stated her own volition to overcome this difficulty at any cost .

“Then . ”

Downing the whiskey, Kang Chul-In spoke .

“The work will begin after 1 week . Within a month, I will eliminate the two bastards, reclaim Nidavellir and return stability of the territory back to you . In return, my condition is a 30% payment of all the goods mined from the mine for the next 5 years . ”

It was certainly expensive .

Nidavellir Mountain was not only a gold mine, but also the place where the warp stones, which is the substance needed for the warp gate from Pangaea to Earth, are mined .

A 30% share for the next 5 years from an enormously valuable mine would come to billions . ”

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‘That would be the required minimum . ’

However, Kang Chul-In certainly did not think this requirement was excessive .

It goes beyond just assisting Lee Chae Rin to overcome her difficulties, in the long run, it will save her life as well .

Furthermore, by helping her, as the loss of his time would be massive as well, he needed to recover it .

Kang Chul-In’s one month was on a different scale than other monarchs . Since he has reincarnated, one month time would allow him unimaginable profits . As he was using such precious time in helping Lee Chae Rin, he needed to be paid at least that much .

As a matter of fact, 30% amount was very fair . Even if 80% requirement was called, Lee Chae Rin would have accepted it under these circumstances .

Kang Chul-In was very considerate for not stabbing her on her back based on the intel . The debt he had in the past, he was determined to pay it back in this way .

“Agreed . ”

Lee Chae Rin readily accepted Kang Chul-In’s proposal . In addition, she took a step further .

“I have one more condition to add . ”

“Speak . ”

“Be my ally for the next 10 years . Although I have money, I do not have the ability to utilize them . Perhaps, my capability is specialized in domestic management . ”

That was true .

As Kang Chul-In was weak in domestic management although he was a peerless general, so demonstrating strong domestic management abilities, it was unavoidable for Lee Chae Rin to have shortcomings in military skills . magic

“If you agree to become my ally, I will add 10% and give you 40% for the next 10 years, not 5 years . At such terms, could we not smile about the deal between you and me?”

It was a rather forthcoming proposal, but also very logical and shrewd one as well .

It’s not bad . ”

A small subtle smile came to Kang Chul-In’s lips .

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“At least, you know how to deal like a monarch . ”

“Is…that so?”

Lee Chae Rin spoke and suddenly thought that Kang Chul-In’s cold-hearted posture may not be 100% sincere .

‘Perhaps…, is Chul-In attempting to teach me?’

It appeared that was so after a careful deliberation . All words that Kang Chul-In spoke would become her food and nutrition .

The words that were spoken before the subject of the mine came up,

Do not thoughtlessly request for reinforcements, do not readily trust other monarchs, reinforcements are not the only solution, etc… looking back, they were the words that led her to open her immature eyes and make prudent decisions .

It was a lesson in the harsh form of ‘hear and learn according to your own ability’, but Lee Chae Rin came to understand the meaning behind those words .

Further, when she demonstrated audaciousness, a subtle smile appeared around Kang Chul-In’s mouth as well?

‘I see… Chul-In… you have not forgotten me . Thank you, Chul-In . ’

Her hardened heart has melted like snow .

Lee Chae Rin felt appreciative towards Kang Chul-In, but did not show it . It was because she knew that Kang Chul-In’s lesson has not ended . At least until this deal is completed .

“Chul-In . ”

Lee Chae Rin extended her hand out .

“From now on, we are allies . I am glad to form an alliance with you Kang Chul-in, the monarch . ”

“I, too . ”

Kang Chul-In grabbed Lee Chae Rin’s hand .

“I’d like to show a sign of gratitude . ”

“… . . ?”

“Trade . ”

Lee Chae Rin recited a command .

“Gold coin, convey, 2000 gold, Kang Chul-In, the monarch . ”

Then, 2000 gold coins were transferred from Lee Chae Rin’s inventory to Kang Chul-In’s inventory . Nearly 800 million won worth of gold coins were transferred without anything in return . Although looking a bit immature, Lee Chae Rin also held the capacity for decisive action, worthy of a monarch .

“Consider it a down payment . For the strength of our alliance . ”

Lee Chae Rin smiled widely .

“I will accept in gratitude, I shall use it well . ”

Kang Chul-In also smiled . No one would dislike when someone gives you money, especially when showing such a level of appreciation at that .

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“However…,”

Lee Chae Rin spoke as if she was curious about something .

“What is your plan, how you will help me, Chul-In?”

“I am going straight for the roots . ”

How am I going to help?

Kang Chul-In was not interested in disclosing how he will help her at this time . He wanted to show it in person .