Three days.

After Shiro Jiro said "so good", Masamun looked at Howard. Although the merchant in front of him was expressionless, there was a change. His face turned from flesh to red, and then immediately it was terrifyingly black. Then, the veins in his forehead and neck burst out, and suddenly,

“————”

At the moment when Howard pinched his nose. With the sound of a fiber breaking,

“……！” Blood donations spurted out of Howard's ears like light.

"Wow, a

Although, Zhengchun couldn't help kicking away the chair to dodge,

"Huh? I didn't spray it this way. ”

As expected, Johnson, who was next to Howard, ducked his chair backwards. He pointed to Howard, who was trembling, and said to Walsingham,

“Mate！ - Stop the bleeding! Stop the bleeding! Plug your ears! ”

Tes. Walsingham nodded, walked around behind Howard, and struck Howard in the head with both palms as if he were gripping his head. Remembering two crisp sounds, Howard's movements stopped completely.

Nobang: "It's a concussion."

Poor Servant: "That auto-humanoid lady has only used dangerous skills since then—"

But, after a while, Howard, who collapsed in his chair from exhaustion, said: "Woo......! I'm sorry I can't move for the time being! That, uh"

He said in a somewhat vague tone: "Three days!? ”

“Jud。” The smile on Shiro Jiro's face, who responded like this, has disappeared. As usual, he was expressionless and said, "As proof of our introspection." Make the maximum concession as a concession. But that's about it. ”

"Also, please wait a minute."

"What's wrong? Could it be said. …… Three days of words. It's impossible to prepare and hold the festival too late, right? Because it was you who proposed it before, and we just agreed to it. ”

…… It's -

The bluff of the other side will be counted. Take advantage of Howard's bluff of using the third day as a starting point in order to bring the negotiations to an end in eight days.

With regard to the United Kingdom, we received information that it would take a week for the other side to preserve and process the purchased meat. But what if the time was shortened to three days?

…… As a result, Britain will only be able to obtain preserved meat that can be processed in three days.

The UK is able to process a month's worth of meat in a week. However, with only three days, only three-sevenths of the amount can be processed. In 2000 tons of meat. Four-sevenths of them will end up in garbage in the UK.

Higashi: "About ...... 1,143 tons of food waste will happen??"

Because it is purely a political department, I understand the amount of garbage discharged. In a general household in Musashi, the daily discharge of kitchen waste is,

…… From 700 grams, to one kilogram. Even if you look at it as one kilogram, 1,143,000 households will be responsible for food waste.

I heard that in England, London has a population of more than 200,000 people. Suddenly, there was five times the amount of garbage emitted by that population. There's no way to clean it up. But

"Three days. - Jud., we accept your request in its entirety. ”

It's a calculation. "If it were three days, a month's worth of meat would be only one-tenth of the usual price," he thought. Even if consumption doubles, it will fall to one-fifth. But. We're also ready to come to our senses. It would be nice if you could understand that. ”

To die together. That's what it means.

〇 Drawing: "But why didn't you give in like this and be cruel to others before?".

〇 Red House: "Because we want to draw out the additional conditions in the other party's concessions. Didn't we take care of the transportation and get permission to land? We won't get this if we were ruthless at first, and with these two strings attached, we can go to most parts of the UK. Because Howard said immediately after that that he was going to end the negotiations, so to be honest, it was a really critical moment."

Causing trouble to people, Zhengchun thought to himself, "Transportation and landing arrangements, etc., if I really want to talk about it, I should do my job as a political department." However, the Musashi-based merchant duo was ,...... Do you want to get the most out of yourself? ”

I felt as if I could understand the trade views of the two.

They are not, like Howard, the rich who can represent Britain. It's just a young merchant in Musashi, who shares a share of the market with merchants from various countries. If you use greed as bait, even if you take advantage of the other party, you will forcibly gain profits. I used Howard's bluff before, and it was also out of this temperament.

Howard, on the other hand, had to lift the bravado he had shown against Bertoni. That is, he is back at the negotiating table once again.

…… I can't run away, so I can only do that.

Because, if you accept "three days", there will be a huge amount of garbage in the UK. In this way, not only will they cause trouble for Britain and the citizens of England, but the merchants will also impose the consequences of their incompetence on Britain and its citizens.

Howard, a man, should not be the kind of man who can escape, Zhengchun thought to himself: "If it was the kind of person who would escape, he would not be trusted for the position of accountant entrusted to the representative of the United Kingdom." Because of his own responsibility, and have the perseverance to bear this bitter fruit, he can be called a big businessman. ”

As if to demonstrate this definition, Howard raised his right hand slightly: "Tes., understood." We accepted your concession disrespectfully. - Still. ”

He nodded and said, "Our great Britain, as well as the gentle and generous fairy queen, and our "queen's shield talisman" as the queen's servant, do not want to put too much pressure on the Far East Musashi, who bears all kinds of burdens. To this end......

In order to understand Musashi and be able to leave room to complete the homework,—— the festival for five days. How about four days of preparation? ”

A proposal was made for a total of nine days. Pure through the lapel on the leg. I saw the reaction of the crowd to this.

Silver Wolf: "It's just a day of pretending. …… That's all we put forward for three days?'

Shiro Jiro responded to him and said, "Celebrate for three days. Prepare for two days. …… Because we believe that three days is sufficient, even if we want to leave room for grace, it is enough to grace to this extent. ”

Shiro Jiro continues to count the calculations. I don't plan to let the prey in my mouth escape.

Jeong-chun understands his tactics. If the other side concedes for one day, we will make concessions for two days. Although it seems to be a huge concession, it seems that we are still five days away from breaking the capital. There are two days left before the concession to seven days, and the amount of kitchen waste that has two days left will occur less than 600 tons. If you want to get rid of this food waste.

“…… Ten days. Six days of celebration and four days of preparation. In this way, it seems that Musashi can prepare without burden, right? ”

Hearing Howard's slightly unconfident voice, Zhengchun swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty in his heart. Because in the basic negotiation that cannot show feelings, the voice of words to show feelings means that.

〇 Red Room: "There are signs that we will abandon negotiations altogether. In other words, just as we estimated at the beginning, if the other side also thinks that "the loss is too great", they want to erase the negotiation. This sign can be smelled in his attitude.'"

With that said, now is the time to close the net. Just when Zhengchun thought so.

Shiro Jiro said flatly: "There is no rest in between." In Tsirhc it is necessary to work above is a bad virtue, right?

- Six days of celebration. One day off, and four days to prepare. How about 11 days? ”

was asked. Howard was silent.

The time for several breaths. Listening to the sound of the waves coming from outside the ship, and after a few more breaths, Howard finally said in a suppressed voice as if he had made up his mind, "Tes-"

"I'll say it again." Shiro Jiro said calmly. At this time, Howard was startled, understood the meaning of what Shiro Jiro said to him, and frowned slightly.

The British merchant spoke: "——! ”

Just at the moment when I wanted to say something. As before, Shiro Jiro said the line with the speed that robbed him of the opportunity to say it.

However, that's not what was said to Howard.

"—Mukai, you're listening."

XIANG Jing. Bell. The sudden act of calling the blind girl, Howard could not understand its meaning and was speechless. However, Zhengchun understood.

“…… That's what happened! Thinking so, Zhengchun understood the meaning of his attendance.

So, at this point, Masahru spoke: "Wait a minute, Bertoni. - It's not something you can decide. ”

"Jud., then Vice President, please speak."

Jud., Masahi nodded, ignoring Howard, who was surprised that he didn't know what was going on, and looked at the box of the psychic conversation pattern that Heidi handed over.

The display box shows the scenery in the corridor inside the ship, and Mukai is sitting on a bench set up against the wall. Next to Mukai sat Asama, who seemed to be in charge of transmitting the image.

Zhengchun cleared his throat: "Then, Mukai, although it happened suddenly, I hope you listen calmly." ”

Well, Xiang Jing nodded and got ready, and Zhengchun suggested in a sure tone: "Appoint you as a temporary diplomatic ambassador and send you to London." ”

…… Huh?

For a moment, Suzu couldn't understand the meaning of Masamu's words.

…… Diplomacy...... Ambassador?

Suzu has taken classes in politics and economics. The meaning of the word should refer to the existence of being sent to other countries as the political representative of each country, as the spokesperson of one's own country. In the historical reproduction, it began in 1455 when Milan, a metropolitan state within K.P.A. Italia, sent diplomats to Geneva, a national city in the same country.

“…… Huh? That one...... By me? ”

The content of the negotiation has already been conveyed by Asama. But

…… How so?

"That's, that'......"

"Indicates the psychic freedom provided by the box and ,—— Adele, you go and protect her."

"Huh? Is it down? Uh, that, ah. Yes. Jud. said. ”

"Slightly, slightly, wait, wait......" Suzu asked. In order to stop the development of events so fast. "How, how, ......?" I...... Dinner, dinner? Can I ...... or leave the table? This, this aspect, kind of ......."

"That'......" Suzu heard Masamune's voice a little confused.

From the wavering of her tone, Suzu understood that her worries were too much. However, just when I wanted to apologize, I also thought,

…… Usually, everyone comes to take care of me, but that's not good. I want everyone not to get involved with themselves. Isn't that naïve?

However, Suzu heard the sound of Masamune's breathing while worrying about what to say, and did not hear the answer right away. But there is, "Hey, little bell, little bell!" - Just do it. Suddenly, Tory's voice was heard coming from the representation frame. Suzu involuntarily sat upright.

“…… I wasn't treated as a nasty kid just now......"

"Huh? Suzu, your face is so red? You okay. ”

"No, no, it's okay. I am fine. - Yes, what's the matter? ”

"Huh? Ah, Xiaoling, you, although you may not have noticed it,—— as soon as you were asked by Xiaoling, even Zhengchun raised his hand and surrendered? You see. Now, isn't that the case? ”

Do you understand? Tolly threw out this opening sentence.

"Among us. The one who can tell the truth the most clearly, the most stubborn, and the one who cherishes himself the most is Xiao Suzu. ”

"Only, only not, only not, this kind of thing, thing, thing."

Haunt. Why is it that at such a time, he is suddenly praised? Suzu wanted to find a place to hide, but she felt like she would miss something important if she did. So she's just,

"What should I do,...... Talent, good? ”

"Ahh - After all, Scrooge and Poor Girl! Small, small and pure! Isn't it much better if I haven't seen you for a while! ”

"No, it's right, it's right, it's pure."

Suzu said: "Tucao is,...... Hellesen's, work, work. ”

Asama bowed his head with everyone around him,...... It seems to be right, but it doesn't seem to be like this......

However, I vaguely understood the meaning of Tory's words. Shiro Jiro can say Suzu's name, and it's the same reason that Masasumi recommended her. That is,

…… She can, and immediately says "no".

Anyone can do this kind of thing by separating the bad things from the good things. However, when faced with good and evil, who can speak out without compromise and excuses. Of course, most people may be able to protect their important things, but in the case of Suzu,

…… Actually mentioned Halleyson.

It's the same when she writes essays, and Suzu respects Halleyson very much. It's no surprise that Helletson is in a delicate position when he says he likes Tory's bell in person. However, Suzu never forgot about Halleyson for a moment, and cherished her relationship with herself as before. There was no wavering at all.

For her, who can't see things, if her attitude is shaken, even if she can get help from others, she won't get credit, is that the case? Unable to rely on the visual aspect, her judgment needs to be swift and she must always make decisions internally, even if it is exposed. So

"Little Suzu, can you save yourself from being a diplomat for a while? If you encounter something difficult, there are also little Zhengchun and Scrooge to teach you. Your mom and dad have me to contact ——, hey, little Zhengchun, don't say anything 'you must not contact'. It's okay, I'm dressed, I'm fine, but I'm only wearing a knee bag!

So, Suzu, you can go live in a good house, eat delicious food, take a shower in the spacious bathhouse, sleep in a soft bed, and have a good time! - It's okay, Adele will protect you if there's shelling. ”

"—There's no such contrast in diplomacy!"

Although Asama couldn't help but complain, the bell next to him still said in a puzzled tone, "No, it's okay、...... Yes, yes. ”

"Ahhh - The duration is about two weeks. Freedom over there can be guaranteed. The festival is going to be held in a few days, so we will have a lot of people going there after the festival starts. ”

“？ That, then,...... What should I do? ”

"There are two jobs for a diplomat.

One is to mediate our communication with the British side. The other is: …… When the British side asks us to make a judgment. Respond with proxy permissions. ”

"That, that, that....... Hey...... Yes, for me, for me, it's hard to ......"

"Huh? Ah, Suzu, it doesn't matter if you don't think too deeply. Ann, la, la. ”

"Yes、...... Such? ”

"Ahh Tory's voice replied, "Suzu, because you're our "business as usual" companion." So, if you feel that a little bit of this is not okay, just say no, and if you think it is absolutely fine. Just nod your head. ”

"Just, that's it? It's true...... Just, that's all, that's it? That's the only way, is it okay? ”

…… This is obviously the most difficult part, but he can still say, "That's all."

This is human morality, Asama thought: "In this class that is on the side, you can really cultivate such a person." ”

Asama didn't know why he thought so in honorifics. If Tolly wanted to teach the little girl how to be a ghost, give him a knock, she thought.

At this time, in response to Suzu's question, Tory replied, "Well, this is my request for your help." Do you think you're very suitable for this? ”

"This ......, look. …… Ahh ”

So, Suzu said, "I, do." ”

After Asama's extremely rubbing sleeve made a sound, he gently hugged the bell that cheered him on. After Asama's will to "come on" was transmitted through the power and heat of the bodies that were close to each other, Suzu nodded indeedly.

"Everybody will ,...... Come, greet, my, right? "Ahh

At this time, Kimi's voice sounded in the representation box: "Suzu, you didn't conclude a contract to represent the frame, did you?" Asama, help her get a simple contract.

Also, Adele is also old-school, so you can teach her how to use the Shinto representation box a little. Because if something happens, Adele is faster to operate the display box. ”

And, Kimi continued. Not sounds, though, but through psychic texts.

"As Adele said before, Suzu has been hearing strange noises since she came to England. I don't know if it's the sound of construction or the sound of a bell. If it occasionally rings in the direction of the Tower of London, it makes sense to let the bell go straight to England.'"

"Do you think there's anything wrong there?"

"God knows. There's something secret about that voice, though. Suzu is familiar with the sound, right? Since you will have a sense of incongruity and confusion about it, there may be something that you can't hear in Musashi's daily life.

- Britain also has to make all kinds of preparations for the end of the world and the war in the West, and if that voice is made for this, it will naturally be of great significance."

I see, Masamun nodded to Asama and returned the salute, turning his face to Howard.

…… The matter of the voice that Mukai heard is still not a question that can be asked to the British side. Although there have been brief negotiations between the two sides, no such topics have been addressed. But because Mukai's ears can't hear wrong...... Can only let Xiang Jing himself investigate?

Diplomats are mostly spies as well. With this fact in mind, he said to Howard: "We have no objection to the dispatch of diplomats. From the British side's point of view, it would be a great achievement to bring back to Britain the proof of international relations with the inhabitants of the Far East, even if it could not go down in history. What do you think? ”

Masamune asked, and then continued: "Regarding Mukai's bodyguard, ,—— Aoi, can you send a second generation?" ”

"Huh? Ah, more than enough. ”

“？ Is it sent down? Now, I am busy with curry under the next. ”

Jud., Masamun nodded, "That's after tomorrow." After all, Adele. Balhufert was defensive and came from the six-protectorate lineage. Although she was a guard and suitable for a diplomat who was taken hostage, she, like Mukai, did not take up a position as a cadre.

- In the next few days, Musashi is busy preparing for the festival, and the student council and the cultural department are piling up work, so the only way to send guards is to draw people from the president's union. However, Mito Della will be on guard by the British because she is from the French side of the Six Protectorates. Naomasa hasn't repaired the Suzaku yet. Kuros Yunette is busy with the ki, and the two witches from M.H.R.R. must not want to go. So it's up to you, second generation. ”

"Zhengchun, why do I think there was a strange thing mixed in your words just now."

Don't worry about it.

"To sum up, how about the second generation, if you can go, there will be Musashi's strongest defense and attack accompanied by Mukai. And Mukai's words and deeds can borrow your light. - She is a diplomat in Musashi. Do you understand what the point of this is? ”

"Jud., that is to say, not only from the Musashi Ariadust Academy, but also as an agent of the Far East, that is, ......, to become the agent of Her Royal Highness Princess Herason, who is the lord of the Far East.

Jud., I see. - Lord Mukai, please allow me to stay with you. ”

Zhengchun, who got an accurate answer from the second generation, was about to do it when Shiro Jiro was ready, Yan Zhen, who had been watching them talk, and Yan Zhen, who had not spoken, suddenly spoke: "Zhengchun, in addition to sending the second generation forward, can you add one more person." (To be continued......)