Chapter 353
Chapter 353
When I explained the benefits of amazake, a gift, Count Laurent pointed out that there was no evidence to support it.
However, this was 'what I expected,' and I smiled outwardly while chuckling inwardly.
I quickly nodded my head in agreement with His Majesty Matilda's permission to explain.
"Thank you very much. Now, I will explain to you. ......"
Then, in a voice that roared through the audience hall, he explained the basis for the efficacy of the product.
However, even if one were to claim that it is "rich in vitamins" or that it is a "drinkable infusion," it would not be understood in a world where such things do not exist.
So, what should I do to convey this to the people present here? It is by presenting the "achievements" of amazake.
Amazake exists in the Kingdom of Renalute, where the Dark Elves rule, and has been popular for many years.
And in Renalute, it is recognized as a "nutritional beverage" that is useful for recovering strength and maintaining health.
Elves and dark elves are famous in this world for being beautiful, and their good looks and longevity are the envy of the human race ......, especially the nobility and other influential people.
If such dark elves have been patronizing and recognizing it as a "nutritional beverage" for many years, it should be enough of a track record.
In fact, many of the aristocrats present here have a strong glint of interest in their eyes.
The sparkle in the eyes of the maids in particular was amazing.
After the explanation, His Majesty Matilda nodded her head, covering her mouth with a fan and saying, "Hmmm .......
"I see. I didn't know that "amazake" was so popular in Renalute. Certainly, the fact that the dark elves have been drinking it for so long that it has become a tradition is one reason why they love it so much. ...... But only if it's true."
She narrowed her eyes suspiciously and shifted her gaze to Fara.
'"What do you think, Princess Farah? Is he right about the reputation of 'sweet wine' in the Renalute Kingdom?"
She was unfazed by the sudden voice, and she hammered out, "Yes, that's true ......."
Then, after making eye contact with me, she nodded smilingly toward His Majesty Matilda.
"Master Rid is right. In the kingdom of Renalute, it is well known that taking a small amount of "amazake" every day is the secret to good health and longevity for everyone from the royal family to the people. Other ......"
Farah said, and began to give a supplementary explanation leading to the basis for the treatment and recognition of amazake in Renalute.
This was also discussed with her beforehand.
Not hard to imagine that someone from the nobility would have a hard time with this because they naturally heard about the accusations from Count Roland when he ...... presented the lotion from Chris.
But at the same time, I thought I could take advantage of it.
If instead of explaining the basis for it, answering the request would give a completely different impression to the other party.
Naturally, it is the latter that leaves the most lasting impression on the other party.
However, in order to do so, you need to either attract their interest to a great extent or create a situation.
For this reason, I didn't talk about the "evidence" at the beginning.
This is why he dared to show an opening and let them take advantage of him.
Fara, who is a dark elf, has been outside of Renalute for many years, and there is a difference in the health and appearance of those who could not consume "amazake" and those who did in the country.
At the same time, amazake is not a product that can be exported from Renalute in terms of quality control, so it is highly possible that it was not known outside of Renalute.
From this point of view, it would be appropriate to manufacture the product in Bardia and then transport it to the Imperial Capital.
Of course, this story was also something that Fara and Asuna had thought of beforehand and had received some degree of confirmation.
In the society of the previous generation, objective and scientific evidence would be necessary, but in this world where science is still underdeveloped, the term "scientific evidence" itself does not exist.
In other words, there is no more grounded and 'credible story' than the one explained by the princess, who is from the royal family of a country. ......
Well, even if science has developed, it probably doesn't matter because it is true that 'amazake' is good for maintaining health and beauty.
Not long after that, Farah finished her supplementary explanation and bowed with awe and perked up, saying, " ...... that's all I have to say."
Then, Her Majesty Matilda nodded with a "hmm" while covering her mouth with a fan.
I understand,...... and I am sure that everyone here is satisfied with what the Princess Fara has told us."
In response to her words, the audience hall was abuzz with noise, and voices could be heard from all over the place.
I glanced sideways at Count Roland, who looked as if he were chewing on a bitter bug as he said, "Mmmm ......."
"But it is a good thing that amazake, which is regarded as a healthy longevity drink by the Dark Elves, is available in the capital through the Bardia family, isn't it?"
Yes. We also plan to sell this "sweet wine" to the Imperial City through the Christie Trading Company. Therefore, if Her Majesty Matilda wishes, we can offer her the 'priority rights of delivery."
At the mention of "delivery priority," her eyes light up suspiciously.
This is another suggestion that I had been thinking about based on the exchange I had heard from Chris beforehand.
The fact that we have the opportunity to talk again probably means that Her Majesty Matilda likes "amazake".
In the Imperial capital, it is said that popular products with a lot of buzz are quickly sold out by the aristocrats.
Therefore, Her Majesty Matilda had even tricked Chris into giving her the "priority right of delivery" in a previous deal.
If that's the case, then we can make that suggestion from the beginning this time.
Soon after, she closed her fan with a snap, and her mouth relaxed with a grin.
'...... would be good. Let's set up another meeting to talk about it. Chris from Christie Trading Company will be with us."
I understand. Thank you very much." After bowing, there was a commotion from the nobles in the area.
The fact that they are going to set up another meeting means that His Majesty Matilda likes the "sweet wine".
And, the wise nobles must have already noticed this.
This is the first sign of a new trend in the capital, following the cosmetics trend.
There is no other way to get such an advertising effect and credibility at the same time when selling "amazake" within the ...... empire, which His Majesty Matilda is a fan of.
If the "health drink that the empress consumes on a continuous basis to maintain her health and beauty," everyone from the ladies of the imperial aristocracy to the wealthy commoners would be clamoring for "Amazake".
Furthermore, His Majesty the Emperor and the Marquis de Berluti have stated that they will positively consider the development of technology in the Bardia territory in terms of "tax incentives.
The profits from the future sale of "sweet wine" will also be used to fund the technological development.
In other words, in extreme cases, the profits from all the products sold by the Bardia family through the Christie Trading Company will be used to fund the technological development, and it is possible that the company will be able to make it the subject of "preferential treatment under the taxation system.
Well, this would depend on my father's negotiating skills.
I sneak a glance at the nobles around me and see that some of them seem to have realized our intention and are reacting in various ways, such as dismay, admiration, amusement, rolling their eyes, and wrinkling their eyebrows.
By the way, Count Roland seems to be frowning and looking bitter.
Eventually, after the explanation of the other offerings, including the sweet wine, the emperor nodded his head in a leisurely manner.
''Mm. The various offerings from the Kingdom of Renalute and the Bardia family were truly magnificent. I look forward to seeing more in the future."
"Yes. I am very pleased to hear that you are delighted with them."
After the father's awe-inspiring reply, the greetings in the audience hall ended without incident, without any interruptions from the other nobles.
Although the exchange with the Marquis Berluti and the Frontier Counts Glade and others was a concern, I think it is safe to say that the greetings and offerings in the Imperial Capital were a success for the time being.
After that, we left the audience hall and moved to the reception room.
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