To Deprive a Deprived Person

ALLIANCE - If you ask what the first Alliance to be born in Leme Continent was, the most powerful theory is that some commercial Alliances are the most powerful.Merchants and industrialists, so-called craftsmen.Over hundreds of years after that, it was said that it was divided into the Merchant Guild and the Blacksmith Guild.

There are various Alliances, large and small, in the Lame Continent.Famous guilds include Adventurers, Blacksmiths, Alchemists, Merchants, Mercenaries, Bandits, and Assassination.Some small alliances help each other, such as mutual aid associations, while others are large enough to be involved in national politics.

An organization is not a petition to a country, it has enough power to make claims - that is, to express demands and disagreements.

Of course, it only contributes to the country.The Adventurer Alliance gathers valuable plants from the extermination of dangerous beasts and monsters, rare magic equipment and equipment only available in the Labyrinth, and gems.

The Merchant Alliance is responsible for the distribution of supplies between nations.There would be no need to explain what would happen to a country abandoned by merchants.

All of the above alliances are key industries in the country.

And don't forget...

Set republic.

The capital, San Salem, is home to museums and ruins, religious institutions and artistic buildings that have existed since before the founding of the country.Well, that's just the beginning of multiple countries, and it will make visitors feel like they're just nodding about history and culture.But if you ask the locals to tell you where they are most famous, eight out of ten will say the Alchemy Guild.

The Alchemy Alliance, dotted throughout the Lame Continent, is not unique to one nation.Alchemy Guilds exist in major cities.Rather, the more the state demands the construction of branches, the more the Alchemy Guild is involved in the core industry.

How much demand and supply - how much profit - does one of the main commodities, even a potion, pay the royal nobility from the army to the wealthy?It is the Alchemy Alliance that decides the allocation to each country.One key to this is the impact on national tax revenues, and the national budget is changing.No wonder there are many countries that favor the Alchemy Alliance.

The main headquarters of the Alchemy Guild are located in the capital, Saint Salem.The thick, historic brick buildings are magically treated by the Alchemist to every corner.The level of defense is origami, and it is no exaggeration to call it a fortress.

Now, in the five-floor conference room at its headquarters, the branch managers of each country were in one room.

"Calling an emergency is not peaceful."

"Isn't that nice?Without this opportunity, you wouldn't get together.Anyway, they're just people who are obsessed with their research and fundraising. "

"Fuhaha, no doubt."

A well-balanced middle-aged man and a beautiful woman laugh in a conference room with a harsh atmosphere.Looking at it, everyone else enjoys the conversation as well.

If you look inside the conference room, you will notice that there are different ages.It's not just men.I can see women everywhere.Surprisingly, the Alchemy Guild is not a seniority, but a world of meritocracy.This is basically a system that is unusual on the Lame continent where men are inferior to women.

However, only humans are here, and no other species can even belong to the Alchemy Guild.

"What are we talking about today?"

"I suppose you followed me to the potion."

"Is that a potion...?"

"There it is, amongst the civilians."

"Oh, I know.Looks like the bad stuff (...) is selling a lot. "

"Mm-hmm. There's no doubt that bad stuff is on the agenda.But there aren't any - apparently the chairman has arrived. "

The corner of the conference room is rough.Everyone is greeting the new entrant.The light blue robe is a spinning silk and arachne yarn that is a spider-shaped monster. It is lightweight, comfortable to touch, and resistant to heat and cold.Also, monoculars - ornaments such as monoculars, bracelets, and rings - are all created by themselves, and their value is immeasurable.

"Chairman, I've been expecting you."

An old man greets a young man.

"Vice Chairman, thank you for waiting.Looks like I'm the last one. "

Even if you estimate a lot of young people's ages, they may be in their late twenties.This young man was the president of the Alchemy Guild.

Two years ago, the previous president announced his retirement and nominated him as his successor, not an experienced and trusted vice president from each branch manager and alchemist, but a "Laran of Dawn" who called himself the best alchemist in the Kingdom of Woodon.

Regardless of how powerful the Alchemy Guild was, a voice of confusion and dissatisfaction arose from inside and outside.Not only within the Alchemy Guild at the time, but also in many countries.My ancestors mistakenly judged the rare alchemist to be too cute.Of course, factions within the Alchemy Guild also have a huge influence, with about two-fifths of the factions still known as the Dissidents.

"First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for responding to the emergency call."

Speaking at the roundtable, the chairman, Laran, answered with a smile, but nobody laughed in his eyes.

"Yes? Is it my fault the chairman went out of his way to (...) summon an emergency, but I don't see any faces?"

"Maa, it's true. Chairman, ignoring the emergency call is a rebellion against the Alchemy Guild- hey, or is the Chairman lacking his own energy?"

A middle-aged man and a beautiful woman who were just laughing in the corner of the conference room purposefully raise their voice.As can be seen from their words and deeds, these two are also at the forefront of the opposition leader.Laran gently controls the meeting room when the old vice president tries to say something to both of them.

"Don't worry, I'll explain it later."

They snort at Laran, who doesn't move at all at all.

"Now, look here."

After confirming that the roughness has healed, Laran arranges the vials on the round table.Here are the branch chiefs of each Alchemy Guild.Without being explained by Laran, I can see what is filled in the vial with the 'appraisal' skill.

It's a spoiled potion, a degraded potion.

One of the branch managers talks in disgust.

"That's what they call it in the Alchemy Guild.This ineffective potion is said to be popularly known as the "Potion of the Savior."

The branch managers all rebelled against Laran's remarks.

"This is a blasphemy against us who are involved in alchemy!"

"Absolutely not! That's why there's no folk grass to learn."

"Innocent people seem to have forgotten how much the Alchemy Guild has contributed to the development of civilization."

Once again, the quiet conference room becomes noisy.I curse and say things like that, but after all, the truth is that I don't want to be invaded by their vested interests.

Laran looks at them in silence.Two years later, he was forced by the previous president to become the leader of the Alchemy Guild in the middle of the year, but it was far from the ideal of the Alchemy Guild that he himself had imagined.

(Is this the image of those who worship the God of Wisdom and seek to uncover the truth?)

Laran waited for everyone to calm down without any shards, such as frustration inside.This is not a place to gently teach children who don't know how things work.The Alliance's quest for truth is also a gathering place for executives.

Does Laran look at us with a smile make things worse?The overheating argument by the branch managers cooled the curse that could not be called.

"That sounds good. That passionate attitude, young man, I should be apprenticing."

The Dissidents clatter.Whoever's responsible for this is responsible for your incompetence!That's what they say.

"Now, you don't have to explain to everyone here again, but there are differences in the things that alchemy creates.For example, even if a potion is created with the same material and the same procedure, it is difficult to create a potion with exactly the same effect.When it comes to working with multiple people, it becomes more prominent.Well, it's not impossible for skilled people like us. "

The branch managers turned their eyes toward Laran.

"Deputy Milo Bovine"

"What is it?"

"Do you know what the Alchemy Guild does to the Merchant Guild in the sixth tier potion?"

A middle-aged man, Milo Bovine, thinks of Laran's intentions.I think he's trying to set himself up as a rebel leader.

"Don't be so vigilant.I'm not being mean. "

Around thirty.

"Yes, that's correct. A normal 'appraisal' skill does not know the effect of a potion, but it does not even know its value.Except for the high level of appraisal skills and the inherent skills of appraisal systems. "

"Laran... I don't know what the chairman said, but I don't know what he meant."

The cow breathes deeply trying to lower the blood on his head as he endures an unwitting attempt to throw it away.

"The effect of this potion, as you call it, is 45 (...)"

"Huhaha, what kind of intention did the chairman have to be careful about such things?If you want to create, everyone here will be able to create the same artifact!However, given the cost-effectiveness, it does not suit the situation, so it cannot be created.Yes! That's just it.

To that extent, the chairman himself should not be well understood!Or do you doubt the strength of your history here? "

It was a blatant provocation and an appeal to the surroundings, but in tune with the cows, some people roughed up their voices.But as Laran stares at me, the tone of my voice drops quickly.In addition, when the old man of the vice president coughs up, his mouth closes.

"Deputy Director Milo, can you make this potion?"

"If the chairman wishes, I can create as many as 100 or 200!"

Milo replies to Laran with a big gesture, delighted, "We didn't have to set it up, we destroyed ourselves."

I see. I'd like a hundred thousand, please.

"I see - 100,000!?"

"Yes. All effects must be unified at 45."

"That's right, I'm so insane! You're deliberately trying to discredit me by making impossible allegations."

"It's not a lie.This potion, which is actually distributed to the market, has 45 - all the same (...) effect without a slight error of one. "

Someone murmurs, "Unbelievable."

The words spoken earlier by Milo Boy are not grand words.With executives here, it is possible to create a potion that Yu is selling to merchants by looking at the cost.However, hundreds of thousands of millions - almost impossible when you combine the effects of a huge number of potions.And Yu's potion is sold for the same price as the Alchemy Guild.The more you compete, the more the Alchemy Alliance will lose - that is, lose.

"Fu... it's impossible."

Milo answers with a bitter face.

"Now, what about this potion that you call degradation?I hear merchants are selling in various countries and making huge profits.Can you smelt similar objects in the Alchemy Guild and sell them in thousands of Madokas? "

"... it's impossible"

"Can't you smelt this potion that you despise as spoiled, degraded?What about the others? "

Looking at Laran at the round table, everyone tends to lie down, afraid to look at him.

"Chairman, may I?"

A branch manager raises his hand.

"Go ahead."

"I wonder if Satou (...) possesses magic equipment similar to the Hermes Cauldron.It also explains potions with unusual effects and massive smelting of potions with reduced effects and lower prices. "

"Helmets' Cauldron" - A magic tool that was created by the ancestors of the Alchemy Guild and is said to have been acquired in the High Rank Labyrinth.It is said to play an auxiliary role in training, but it is hidden in terms of true performance.In addition to other guilds, even the royal aristocrats were never allowed to reveal their appearance publicly or privately.

"I can't deny that.

However, it is also incomprehensible that it is limited to the sixth level potion only.We know that this potion is being wholesale to merchants for less than the Alchemy Guild.Should we think of a reason why satou can smelt potions at a low cost, but can't handle high potions or potions of Grade 5 or higher, or do we know how to do this? "

Discussions in the conference room gradually became incandescent.

"Similar to the Hermes' Cauldron - that is, the magic tools that Satou may possess are similar in performance but of lower grade?That would convince me that the potion is exclusive to the sixth grade. "

No, I don't think so.

"Oh, let's ask."

"Doesn't Satou work for the Grantor and the Alchemist?"

The words will call out a big ripple to the branch managers.

"Yes! Why does Satou know that?"

"But you can't deny that possibility?"

"Have you checked with the Adventurers Guild?"

"Tell the other guild executives about the Adventurer?"

"I hear that Satou is an A-rank adventurer in the first place, and that's better than the avant-garde.Whatever the "Grantor," there's no way to choose a non-combatant "Alchemist."

"Didn't you divulge the information to Satou?"

"What the fuck!!"

"Within the Kingdom of Woodon, more than 30% of the market has already been taken.How much did you get in return for selling Alchemy Guild information? "

"If only I knew Sutow!!"

A cold gaze is poured on the branch chief of the Kingdom of Woodon.Potions other than those made by the Alchemy Guild are just imitations, and the circulation of such items is an act that hurts the pride of the Alchemy Guild.It would not be impossible to get a strong contact from another branch manager to the branch manager in the Kingdom of Woodon who allowed it.

"Shouldn't we officially protest to the Merchant Alliance?"

"It was something greedy merchants would accept."

"So how about we narrow down the supply of potions?"

"That's what the Merchant's Guild thinks!I'm going to start selling powdery potions hidden here and sold here with a big swing!Now the Woodon Kingdom is the main one, but in the future it will be in other countries!! "

"Then what! I was going to stand by and do nothing!"

"No, I didn't say that."

"Sometimes I panic about something.Although potion is the main product, it is still limited to Grade 6.The Alchemy Alliance won't be surprised! "

"You don't know anything! As it stands..."

Khann, a high-armored sound echoes inside the conference room.The vice president's old man slapped the gavel.

"Chairman, please."

"Thank you very much.

No need to argue, but if you are involved in alchemy, discuss it logically rather than emotionally.

Well, you're all interested in this potion, but I'm not so optimistic about the situation.Many of you know that these potions, called gel potions, were handled by merchants. "

Laran's new round-table vials were filled with cloudy viscous liquids.Incidentally, the sixth grade potion is usually blue and the fifth grade is red.

"This gel potion is a well-thought out breakthrough.By applying ointment to the wound, it can heal the wound more effectively than before.I regret why the Alchemy Guild (us) didn't come up with such an idea. "

"What are you talking about!! Even if you are the president of the Alchemy Guild!!"

One of the branch managers stood up and roughed up his voice, but Laran looked sharply at him differently and sat down again.

"Please listen to me until the end.

Some of you have taken gel potions from merchants, right?I'm not blaming you.If we are involved in alchemy, it is strange not to be interested. "

After seeing more than half of the branch manager nod, Laran continues talking.

So, who has been able to smelt this gel potion?

Silence envelops the conference room.

That should be it. Incredibly, none of the Alchemy Guild executives could recreate the gel potion.The materials used have been identified in the "Appraisal".But I can't smelt it.Because of their high pride, they concealed it from their disciples, and tried and wronged it for ever.

"Or... has the chairman been able to train?"

"Yes"

Even though they thought it would be a rare genius of the Alchemy Guild, "Laran of Dawn," they were amazed at Laran who said he had succeeded in cultivating gel potions without suffering.

Oh, you really think you can smelt it?

"What do you do when you lie in a situation like this?"

"That's the chairman. If you don't mind, Professor."

Milo speaks as if he were speaking on behalf of everyone.Above all, the Milo himself wants to know.How to smelt gel potions that were unsuccessful no matter how much they were smelted.

"It's not that big a story.You're not going to succeed because you don't have enough materials. "

"What are you talking about? I've refined all the ingredients used for gel potions in the Appraisal."

Me too.

Well then, the ingredients-- wait!No way.... "

"Lady, how are you?"

While wiping the sweat flowing from the forehead with a handkerchief, there was an idea of an old man called Lao Gu.Though I wanted my thoughts to be wrong, I had to check with Laran.

"Je... the gel potion is' concealed 'or' disguised '... at a level you can't see?"

Laran nods with a smile in the words of an old man who can be called a monologue.

"Correct.

This gel potion is' Covered '.Examined in my unique skill, the Investigation Eye (Marvelous), the missing ingredient is body fluids secreted by a monster named Curslime.Ahahah, I had a hard time getting this monster's body fluids. "

"What are you laughing at!!"

"That's right! Even the" appraisal "skills of the branch managers here are" covered up "!"

"Don't be so rough.Regarding "concealment", if there is an "appraisal" LV5, it has been confirmed that it can be detected.It's just a little embarrassing 'cover-up'. "

Well then...

"No, it's not good. Chairman, is the 'Concealment' used in gel potions probably similar to the technology the Alchemy Alliance has applied to the item pouch?"

As Miss Dana pointed out.

Laran admits lightly to the inquiry of Dana, the opposition leader alongside a beautiful woman, Milo.

"It's no surprise.Since you can smelt these potions in large quantities and then wholesale them to the market without any delay, were you expecting them too?I'm not looking at the hidden technology of the item pouch. "

The Alchemy Guild's item pouch on the market is "appraised".However, Yu knew that the "Magic Eye of the World" required Benantos' stomach to smelt the item pouch.

"I don't want you to say it lightly.Discover or reveal the hidden technology of the item pouch.If Sutow tries to smelt the item pouch, is that possible? "

"If you ask me if it's possible or impossible, it's possible.It's not that hard to smelt an item pouch with a decent 'Alchemy' LV and materials. "

"Ladies and gentlemen, have you heard what I have just said?Is this what the chairman of the Alchemy Guild would say?

In spite of the spread of such bad product potions to the market, it can be said that the chairman is responsible for failing to exercise proper judgment and direction.

Chairman - No Laran. If you feel a little responsible, I suggest you resign your chairmanship here and give up your seat. "

"Yes! As it stands, the name of the Alchemy Guild of History and Glory will fall to earth."

As Milo spins his words like Dana, not only the opposition leader, but also the neutrals raise their voices denouncing Laran.The old Vice President said, "Silence!"Even if you tap Gabel, the anger will blow away the sound.The Alchemy Alliance's inability to move was largely due to the obstruction of opposition leaders, including Milo and Dana.Knowing that, the two who blamed Laran were planning to take advantage of the occasion to seize the chairmanship.

"Gentlemen, be quiet."

Despite her reasons, Dana encourages her to be quiet with her graceful behavior.It is as if I had already taken the chairman's seat.

"Laran, if you have an explanation, you can ask."

It was Dana who had a winning smile, but Laran remained smiling.The attitude that doesn't even make you feel the slightest rush is creepy, and the conference room calms down.

"Now, if Ms. Dana were to assume the chairmanship, how would you handle this situation?"

"It's simple. All you have to do is eliminate the cause."

Specifically?

Dana is frustrated by her perceived illness, even though she is president of the Alchemy Guild.

They're saying, "Eliminate sugar cane."

"Yes, so how?"

"Laran, don't you know that the Alchemy Guild has been contracting exclusive assassination guilds for a long time?"

Dana becomes emotional by accident.

Since more than a thousand years ago, we have sent assassins to people who would be disadvantageous to the Alchemy Guild because everyone in this room knows.

"I know of an Assassination Alliance that only accepts requests from the Alchemy Alliance."

"Then the story will be quick.No matter how many A-ranked adventurers Satou has made a reciprocal alliance with the Kingdom of Woodon, ask his Assassination Alliance to... "

"Like you did?"

"--Is that a problem?"

"Again, you sent an assassin to Satou."

Next time, I won't fail.

Despite being exposed that he had sent an assassin to Yu, Dana behaved magnificently and without fear of evil.

"Even after I assumed the chairmanship, you (...) continue to act like this."

It's all for the Alchemy Guild.

"That's right! You're irresponsible! How do we..."

Though it was a buzzing mildew, Laran stared at it with purple eyes and it was stuck in his words.

"Don't you find it strange that there are people who are absent for no reason, even though I, the chairman, have called an emergency meeting?"

"That's why your focus..."

All absentees are your faction.

Dana, who was supposed to be hunting her, became anxious when she spoke indifferently.

"What do you want me to say?"

"Actually, that's why I called the emergency meeting.A dozen potted plants were delivered to my house the other day.It was already blooming with beautiful, bright red (...) Laurisch flowers. "

Not only Dana and Milos, but everybody was starting to feel fear when it came to the unconnected Laran story.

"I'm sick and tired of the way you say things.If you have something to say, say it clearly. "

"The sender is an unknown potted plant.You'll be suspicious, not even me.Besides, the potted plant was much heavier than it looked, so when I slowly returned it, the head of the person came out.You'll be surprised if we talk this far, but we found the head from the rest of the potted plants as well.There are four heads of branch managers who aren't here, and the rest are probably the assassins they sent in. "

Stagnation occurs, and everyone's gaze is poured into Dana and Milo Bovine.

"Oh, yes, and I'll nod to your emergency call."

"One of the ten heads, a letter was stuck in my mouth.It says, "The assassin is on time to return it," and Satou seems to be pretty good at joking.

"It's not funny at all...."

Dana's mouth decreases as if she were lying in her previous rap.My lips are dry because I'm nervous.

"Well, here's one question.Why did you just (...) miss it? "

"The Alchemy Guild (us) use it a lot.By not daring to kill, we will destroy the hostile organization from the inside. "

Though the expression was fixed, I couldn't afford Dana's voice.

"Yes, but not the Alchemy Guild, but the hands you use.Don't make a mistake there.And when I tried to do it myself, it was more effective than I thought. "

"It's a trick! It's your own fault, Chairman."

"Deputy Director Milo, you are no other human resource."

"--What are you saying? What did I do?"

"You're independently negotiating with the Merchant Alliance on wholesale potions and the Allocation of the Alchemy Alliance.As you know, negotiating profit-sharing without approval at the Alchemy Guild meeting is a serious violation.When you don't talk to me or the vice president in the first place, you can't help but think of it as a rebellion. "

"Chi... no. Don't look at me with those eyes... don't look at me!"

To escape Laran's Eye - the "Eye of Investigation," Milo appeals to the Branch Managers.

"But don't be fooled! This was just a bunch of crap from the chairman!!"

"That sounds terrible. But don't worry.I had a discussion with the Merchant Guild.I was surprised there too.I thought we had an approved discussion at the Alchemy Guild.I don't intend to antagonize the Alchemy Guild, so please be a good dealer in the future. "

"It was a lie! It was all his lies!!"

Milo complains repeatedly, disturbing the clean allback.But the surrounding eyes were terribly cold.Even those of the same faction are distanced from each other because they are sorry for collateral damage.

"It's not a lie. There are others.Underboss Milo, Miss Dana, you have been shown to be cheating on top potions and magic equipment managed by the Alchemy Guild, using your position to recruit people in return, and earning illegitimate savings from tax evasion. "

"Evidence!! Do you have evidence?!"

Laran sighs a small sigh and arranges the materials to prove wrongdoing in a round table.Immediately, the branch manager swarmed in the document and said nothing when he read it.

"Did you gather all this evidence?"

Dana, who behaves bravely throughout this period, asks Laran.But the complexion was bloodthirsty.

"You don't have to explain that."

"I didn't do it.I'm sure this must have all been Satou's fault, but what do you think? "

Of course.

Laran affirms Dana's statement that she is innocent.

"Miss Dana, you're a very good man.After all, I have been harassing the chairman - no, I have harassed him with all kinds of hands since before I took office, but I don't even grasp the signs.You can't leave such evidence behind. "

"Are you okay? Dance like this on the palm of a satou."

"I just want to get the Alchemy Guild right.I'm not as obsessed with power as you are.I don't care about the chairman's seat. "

"Do you think you can maintain the organization just by being beautiful?"

"You'd better worry about yourself than I do.Look, I'm waiting for Miss Dana's explanation. "

Dana looks back. There was a cow who was exhausted and collapsed from his knees to the floor, and the branch chiefs surrounding him looked at him.

"I believe you, but you don't seem convinced."

For the first time, Laran, who had such a smile on his face, pointed his lonely expression at Dana.

"I have handed over Milo and Dana to the government.As long as they have all the evidence of wrongdoing there, they won't be able to escape. "

Laran and the Vice President of the Alchemy Guild appeared in one of the rooms.The vice president sitting in the chair opposite Laran looked relieved somewhere.

This will put an end to the anti-congressman.

"Good work."

Speaking of labor, Laran pours wine into the glass and passes it to the vice president.

"You don't look very happy."

"You know what? That's right.I don't like it as much as Satou thinks. "

Hmm. Now, let's focus on potion control…

"No, I'll start rebuilding the Alchemy Guild first."

Are you sure?

"I didn't want to cause any extra confusion, so I was lying there."

Remove the monocle and Laran rubs between his eyebrows.

"It's a potted plant sent to my house."

"It seems that the hairpin was prepared.Apparently, the satou are quite brutal. "

He's still alive.

"Such a... magic of the dead."

"Yes, I don't know if Sahtoo or any of his friends are using it.The literature knew about its effects, but it was terrifying magic.

By the way, this HQ is equipped with the defensive magic equipment I've been working on. "

"Of course I do."

"Today, Les was in possession of one third of the branch managers we gathered."

The vice president rushed to prevent the wine from blowing out.

"Death magicians can share their sight and hearing with the undead they serve.Twenty-four hours an undead is watching the Alchemy Guild executives.I hate to just imagine how much information has been flowing to Sato. "

The vice president was disturbed when he smiled, targeting Laran, who drank wine.

"Nah, I'm glad you're saying something lightly like a public story"

"Calm down, I'm arranging for the magic equipment I created to be distributed to each branch manager.But that alone won't prevent it entirely.Well, did I just say that the status quo is going to be better? "

"Are you sure... you want to leave me alone?"

"Yes, as I said earlier, we need to rebuild the Alchemy Guild now.And you don't have to worry so much about the market share of your potion right now. "

"But the profits of the Alchemy Guild...."

"As far as the potion system is concerned, it's rather rising."

"No, no, I'm doing it. There's nothing like that."

"The country is asking me to increase potion production."

"Have you ever delivered a certain number of products?What country is asking you to suddenly increase your production? "

"Countries that are members of the RAME Alliance."

Ha!?

The vice president's face became steeper, understanding what Laran was trying to say.

"I can predict how we are preparing for war if we are asked to do so by neighboring countries, but if we are in the middle of the RAME continent...."

Laran drinks a glass of wine with a gloomy face.

"War. It could be a war."