Published: July 5, 2025
A few days after the mock battle between "Room 10" and the Royal Knight Order.
"Your Majesty Abel, I have come to deliver a letter from the Gosron Ducal Palace."
"Oh, Captain Paulina, it's been a while."
Captain Paulina of the Skizblaznil brought a letter from her country to Abel.
The Skizblaznil vessel is operated by Captain Paulina and crew from Gosron Duchy, with maintenance and management also conducted at Gosron Port.
Gosron Duchy not only lies near the Fundebie Kingdom but has also produced many popes throughout history, maintaining very good relations with other Western Nations.
Upon receiving the letter, Abel immediately began to read it.
"What is this…"
He was at a loss for words as he understood the content.
"When you disembarked, Your Majesty mentioned that the Naitorei Kingdom is searching for Mitriro ore."
"Ah, I did say that. I also asked to be informed if any information came in."
"I casually mentioned it to an acquaintance at the Ducal Palace, and such information surfaced."
"An acquaintance at the Ducal Palace? Information delivered via a letter?"
"I apologize, Your Majesty. I cannot elaborate too much…"
"Oh, no, I’m sorry."
Abel apologized.
Considering the circumstances, it seemed Captain Paulina was familiar with nobility.
From the letter's tone, it was likely related to the Crown Prince…
The letter stated…
"The Mafalda Republic is looking for someone to sell their stock of Mitriro ore."
"Yes."
"Do you know the quantity?"
"In refined form, about one thousand kilograms."
"Not in ore form, but refined?"
"Yes. So, to be precise, it is approximately one thousand kilograms of Mitriro chunks."
"…That's quite a lot."
Abel nodded slightly as he imagined the volume.
"Does the Republic not use it themselves?"
"This is unofficial information, but they have used it sufficiently, and the remaining amount is after deducting for future repairs."
"They secured an incredible amount. Truly a maritime nation."
"Since they continue to deal with many Western nations centered around France."
"That's right. Without such economic power, they would be swallowed up."
Abel nodded in agreement with Paulina's explanation.
The Mafalda Republic is the only republic among the Western nations.
Furthermore, it is historically a maritime nation in conflict with the Fundebie Kingdom and surrounding countries.
The Skizblaznil vessel was built by the trading company of the Mafalda Republic, which conducts test voyages between the Western and Central nations.
The relationship between the Mafalda Republic and the Gosron Duchy is also good.
Among neighboring countries, Gosron Duchy is the only one that has never been at war with the Republic.
Additionally, the citizens of the Gosron Duchy have a good relationship with the citizens of the Republic, often receiving training as sailors in the Republic.
In a sense, for the Republic, the Gosron Duchy acts as a mediator with other Western nations.
This allowed the Gosron Duchy to acquire information that the Republic was looking for someone to sell Mitriro ore… or rather, Mitriro chunks.
With no nation other than the Gosron Duchy willing to support the Mafalda Republic, there were no buyers for the large quantity of Mitriro chunks.
Of course, that said, there have been under-the-table transactions between the Western nations and the Republic.
Smuggling.
However, selling a large volume of Mitriro chunks through smuggling is unrealistic.
Whether as ore or chunks, ordinary people do not use it.
Most likely, many will spend their lives unaware of its existence.
The use of Mitriro ore is primarily for weapon manufacturing.
Moreover, ordinary adventurers, knights, or soldiers do not utilize it.
Thus, it doesn't circulate among the general populace.
Negotiations between governments will be necessary.
"If we are to send someone to the Republic, there is only one person."
"Well, that seems likely."
Abel shook his head slightly, and Hugh, who had been listening beside him, shrugged.
Only Paulina tilted her head in confusion.
"So, where is Ryo?"
"I just met Ignis… they sneaked out together."