In the bath, King Gazel took the rice wine handed over by a servant and took a light sip.
"Oh~ a taste I've never had before. Has His Majesty Lionel brewed a new variety?"
"You could say that."
Carrion and Phobio also took a small pot and tasted it, their eyes instantly lighting up.
"Good wine!"
The two praised.
"If possible, I hope you can help promote it."
Draco said with a smile, "After all, you should know that this stuff is a money-making tool."
"Eh~ Draco, have you brought all the alcohol from the other world to this one?"
Rimuru asked in surprise.
"Not all of it. Actually, compared to the pungency of Western liquor, I prefer light fruit wines like Osmanthus wine or Plum wine."
Draco shook his head, "It's just that there's a lack of high-quality materials, and no one knows how to brew them."
The brewing technology in Nazarick was provided by the Sous-Chef, Pichy.
But his settings only covered Western alcohol production; he hadn't mastered Eastern techniques.
So, until now, no wine that Draco liked had been made.
"As for materials, our Beast Kingdom has plenty of high-quality fruits to provide."
At this moment, Carrion suddenly spoke up.
The Beast Kingdom Eurazania was a large nation that primarily developed agriculture. Each of its four hundred million citizens possessed excellent planting techniques.
Coupled with fertile land that rivaled Milim's territory, it could be said that the fruits exported by the Beast Kingdom were of the highest quality and highest yield in the world.
"If there's a chance, perhaps we can cooperate."
Carrion and his subordinates had a special fondness for alcohol and were very willing to participate in anything related to it.
"In that case..."
Draco suddenly looked at Rimuru floating on the water.
"Hmm? Why are you looking at me?"
"Third brother, why don't you provide the brewing method?"
"Ha? I don't know how either."
As it turned out, the 'Great Sage' in Rimuru's mind very cooperatively began to explain the production method.
"Uh..."
"You even know how to do this!"
"Naturally."
It has to be said, having the omniscient Great Sage is truly convenient.
Rimuru wanted to develop his own city, and this was a great opportunity.
He wasn't stupid and immediately began negotiating the matter.
"Alright, I can handle the technical side."
"Then the rest is simple. Lord Carrion will provide high-quality raw materials, Rimuru will be responsible for the technology, and I will provide the funding. How does that sound?"
"No problem!"
Carrion agreed readily.
Then Carrion made another request.
"Lord Lionel, I am very interested in your country's construction and manufacturing technology. If possible, I would like to send a diplomatic mission to exchange knowledge and learn."
"Of course, your country can also send people to my country to learn our unique cultivation techniques. How about it?"
It must be said that Carrion was also a very visionary fellow, with a long-term perspective and outlook.
This was a win-win situation in itself, but... "I don't have a problem on my end, it just depends on whether His Majesty Gazel agrees."
"Lord Gazeru?"
Carrion turned to look at King Gazel, who was calmly drinking nearby, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Hehe, His Majesty Lionel and I have actually already formed an alliance, it just hasn't been made public yet."
"It's not just a war alliance; the agreement also includes clauses such as technology sharing."
"Does your lordship mean that this would leak the Dwarf Kingdom's forging techniques?"
Carrion frowned.
The Dwarf Kingdom's technology was world-renowned and would definitely not be leaked easily; Carrion was well aware of this.
He felt that this proposal was likely a no-go.
"Don't worry, Lord Carrion."
King Gazel laughed heartily, "I am not as pedantic as those other monarchs. From a long-term perspective, this matter is still worth considering."
"It's clearly because the technology leaked long ago, so you're just making the best of a bad situation."
Draco directly exposed King Gazel's lie.
King Gazel rubbed his nose somewhat awkwardly, then glared at Draco.
"If you don't say it, who would know!"
Draco shrugged, "It's only a matter of time anyway."
Rimuru seemed to realize something, "Are you talking about Kagali?"
"That's right."
King Gazel nodded in admission.
"Eh?!"
Rimuru cried out in surprise, clearly taken aback.
"Then haven't I become a sinner?"
Draco patted Rimuru's head, "You're overthinking it."
"It's because this guy couldn't bear to see Kagali, a genius of the Dwarf Kingdom, perish, so he didn't send anyone to assassinate him."
"It doesn't have much to do with you."
"Ass-assassination?! How terrifying!"
"And the Dwarf Kingdom's technology isn't that easy to take."
Draco narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at King Gazel, "Since we're all here, His Majesty Gazel, the Magic Armor Soldier Project should be able to start now, right?"
"It can."
King Gazel replied with a serious expression, "From the current perspective, this Third Brother of yours is already qualified."
"???"
Three question marks immediately appeared over Rimuru's head; he had no idea what these two were talking about.
Not only Rimuru, but Fiz, Kabaru, and the others nearby were the same.
"Chairman, did we just hear something incredible?"
"We might get silenced to keep it a secret."
"Shut up! Don't talk nonsense."
Fiz scolded in a lowered voice.
King Gazel stared at Rimuru, "Let's form an alliance!"
"Ah? An alliance?"
Even more question marks appeared over Rimuru's head.
Draco explained to him, "We have a plan that requires two people, and your place is the key."
"Kagali?"
"As expected of my Third Brother, truly smart."
"Then who is the other one?"
"Beta!"
King Gazel followed Draco's lead, "Beta's position as a minister in the Dwarf Kingdom has already been revoked. For bribing an Inquisitor to frame a compatriot, he is notorious and despised by everyone."
"He and Kagali are the most outstanding geniuses of the Dwarf Kingdom in the last century."
"Sigh! But now they cannot be used by me; fate truly plays tricks on people."
King Gazel let out a long sigh, his tone full of helplessness.
"I have been keeping an eye on Beta. He has already turned over a new leaf, but the Dwarf Kingdom can no longer accommodate him."
"But Lord Rimuru's territory can."
"Uh... hearing that, I feel like you're implying something about me."
Rimuru rolled his eyes, "Fine, I can understand all that. After all, I'm getting a huge bargain. So, what about the so-called plan?"
"That is classified; you'll find out later."
Draco scanned the crowd and did not continue.
"However, we can establish the alliance relationship first."
King Gazel nodded in agreement.
"This... isn't it a bit too casual?"
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