Chapter 120 - Economical Rise

When King Zar got a letter in December from King Michael stating

"King Zar. I send you this letter in hopes to do business with you.

New Citizens have made it possible for Gaster Kingdom to obtain 900kg of fish on a daily average, sometimes breaking over 1000 and as low as 650 at their worst day.

I have more than enough to keep my Kingdom well fed, but i'm looking for profit from this project, therefore I'm offering to sell you a kilogram of any fish, for a Gold Coin.

I wish to hear from you soon,

King Michael of Gaster Kingdom."

With the official stamp of Gaster Kingdom at the end of the letter which included a Fish on a white flag.

You would expect something ore based but Gaster Kingdom was founded primarily because of the plentiful fishing area. The mines were discovered later.

King Zar could not help but notice this situation becoming profitable for both Kingdoms.

Gaster Kingdom has a lot of fish to spare and Pameres Kingdom will eventually run out of food before the next farming harvest considering the big population unless something is done about it.

So King Zar quickly send a letter back saying.

"Hello Michael. I am glad things are starting to look up for your Kingdom. This offer will indeed prove beneficial for both of our Kingdoms but i have a better deal in mind.

I would like to propose a 6 month Contract. During this short period of time, you will provide 2,500 Kilogram of Striped Marlin meat each month, starting January and ending in the first of july, or even earlier if you can reach the 15,000 Kilogram goal earlier.

I will offer you 3 Gold Coins per Kilogram and i will cover the transport expenses. Your people don't even have to leave Gaster Kingdom throughout this project.

Please leave your Signature on the bottom of the other letter attached to this one if you agree of the deal and leave the official stamp of Gaster Kingdom as well.

I hope to do business with you, Kind Regards.

King Zar of Pameres Kingdom."

On the bottom of the letter, the official stamp of Pameres Kingdom was to be found, which included a Blue Sword raised up against a red sword with a green Background surrounding those Swords.

King Michael was amazed of this deal and after reading the contract stating everything in detail, he loved each word in the parchment as it seems to benefit Gaster Kingdom in every way.

But first he had to consult this with the leader of the Spearfishermen, Lia.

In Wide River Kingdom, any fishermen or spearfisherman had to sell half of the catch to the Castle according to ill.u.s.tratian law, and they can sell the other half wherever they please, be it the Kingdom or anywhere else.

But in Gaster Kingdom the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance doesn't have a word anymore, since they kicked the Kingdom out of the Alliance when the income became flat. Meaning the law here is considerably different.

It would be a hassle for Michael to buy the Fish with such a low income, not to mention it wouldn't be as profitable.

So starting it as a foundation to future plans regarding the fish business, he offered the 4 clearly capable of beaching a Striped Marlin an exclusive 6 month Job.

Considering earning 7,500 Gold Coins a month from selling 2,500 Kilograms of Striped Marlin meat, and this job being no doubt Dangerous as a individual Striped Marlin can Grow up to 450 Kilograms, he offered each of the 4, a pay of 500 Gold Coins a month.

It is a pay even Blacksmiths who work 12 hours a day, can't reach.

Spending 2,000 Gold Coins a month even though considering the deal isn't permanent, meaning if he cuts 2,000 Gold Coins each month for the Striped Marlin Fishers, he will earn a total of 33,000 Gold Coins when this project ends instead of 45,000.

But what right does he have to make specific demands from Workers if he doesn't even pay them?

The job also requires for the group of 4 to float across the fishing area with Lia's boat for better chances of success instead of trying to spear anything from the comfort of the shores.

Hearing Lia's story with the Black Marlin, King Michael made it a rule of the Contract to not spear anything else that isn't a Striped Marlin while on the Boat.

Because it will be both time consuming and dangerous.

The Contract also stated that if the SpearFishers are to fulfill the required monthly amount before the first of every month, they will no longer need to fish for more Striped Marlins and are obliged to fish anything they can from the shores throughout the rest of the month.

This overall deal of course won't give King Zar an income on the first months but more of an outcome as a lot can't simply afford to pay 3 Gold Coins for a Kilogram for fish meat, but as the year reaches the quarter end, he will eventually make his money back and by the end of the year he will sell all of the Striped Marlin meat, making a total of 75,000 Gold Coins from this project with a profit of 30,000 Gold Coins. Which will not only raise the Kingdom's Budget, but will also furthermore prevent starvation.

With Pameres Kingdom bringing a pure income of around 2,100 income towards Gaster Kingdom each month due to the port deal, and again Pameres Kingdom Bringing 7,500 Gold Coins towards Gaster Kingdom after January due to the Black Marlin business, King Michael started paying the Fishermen and Spear Fishermen.

There were only so many keeping a Kingdom fed, so why not pay them when one has the chances too?

Again this being a base of Gaster Kingdom's future more plentiful profit towards Fishing, King Michael did this to encourage more Fishermen and Spearfishermen to apply when fishing jobs are offered by the King.

With Pameres Kingdom constantly expanding and the Zamerians willing to do deals with the Kingdoms of Ignis easily, this is a start up for a filthy rich income.

There are a total of 23 Fishermen and 18 SpearFishermen(the 4 discluded).

King Michael offered the Fishermen 65 Gold Coins a month and due to the larger risks SpearFishermen take, he offered them 85 Gold Coins a month.

It is not much considering how important their job is here in Gaster Kingdom, but they won't have to buy food like the rest of the Kingdom while earning an actual profit.