Back To the Beginning
Mr.Meinhard

Mr.Meinhard, the manager of this merchant association is now in front of me.

How did Noland become friends with Mr. Meinhard? that's the big question in my head.

But being aware of Noland's greatness in communication skills, it was only natural that Mr. Meinhard glanced at him.

"Honored Mr. Meinhard, I'm Arthur Gunther, a friend of Noland Filibert. I would like to ask why you would be interested in us, to the point of allowing us to sit in front of you" I asked without further ado.

"Did? that's the first thing you asked Arthur?" noland was surprised by my question.

"Hmm.a good question.why am I interested in you two... First, from what I see and hear... Nak Noland is very good at communication skills, so I want him to be our partner in promoting a product."

"... next you, son Arthur. You were told by your friend that you are very genius and innovative, at first I thought that it was only exaggerated by your friend..."

"... When you started meeting me, you were trying to cover the cloth that tied around your neck right? so I'm very interested" replied Mr. Meinhard while pointing at the scarf made by Koloman.

Mr. Meinhard said with great honesty, it's possible that he would like to gain my trust first.

"Heh... was I made a promotional partner?" ask Noland in disbelief.

"Yes.brent Nak Noland, your abilities are needed here, of course you will get a very high salary!" said Mr.Meinhard seducing Noland.

"...B-how's this Arthur.." he throws the decision at me.

"Thank you for Mr. Meinhard's offer, but unfortunately we do not live in this city, we still have to continue our journey" I replied representing Noland.

"... What a pity.." said Mr. Meinhard in a disappointed tone.

"Really! it's a pity that Noland can't bring profit to you, but. I have his instead," I opened my main topic.

Mr. Meinhard relaxed his body, and made body language interested.

"What's that...?" ask Mr.Meinhard.

"From starting our journey from the Alps, I've come up with an idea that can make a product produce income that continues to flow in some period of time."

I followed his body language.

"Hmm interesting! tell me..."

"I'm sorry Mr. Meinhard, I won't say the idea before there's a contract that binds us" I said, crossing my arms in front of my chest.

"Huh...if so, try to make me more interested in it," said Mr.Meinhard.

"All right, sir..."

I told him that my idea would be related to a product that would be a daily necessity for people from all corners of the world.

And when it becomes a necessity, profits will flow.

I also mentioned that the production cost is cheap, but it can be sold at a high price.

Mr. Meinhard got up from his seat, he headed to his desk.

He took out a classic pen, and wrote down a few words on a piece of paper.

After he finished writing, he gave us the classic pen and paper.

Noland and I both saw the paper.

It was a contract letter.

"Who did he get?" mr.meinhard.

If my idea is rejected here, I will look for another merchant who wants to use my idea.

Although I moved to a smaller trader, but the profits I got remained the same.

I took the classic pen and started signing the letter, and stamped the stamp there.

With this. the contract is also bound.

"It's good to work with you Mr. Meinhard" I said.

Noland could only be silent beside me, without understanding what was going on.

I took the letter and kept it very well inside my backpack. I'll inform the receptionist below.

"So, son Arthur...What was your idea?" ask Mr.Meinhard directly to the topic.

"First of all I will bring up a product that I will recommend..The product I recommend is perfume!" I said with great enthusiasm.

"Perfumes? fragrance-washy?" asked Mr.Meinhard confused.

"Yes right sir.. perfume!" repaku.

"First of all I got the idea to develop the product was from my daily problems. Due to the difficulty of getting water, some people do not even shower for a month more! and just wash his face!"

"... It must be a problem for everyone to cover his body odor. Therefore, I want to develop the need to use perfume to cover body odor" I explained.

"Indeed the idea sounds interesting, but... instead of perfume the cost of production is very high?!" mr. Meinhard asked.

"True, the high cost of production is due to ignorance to produce it. Therefore, I will tell you how to lower those high production costs! it's getting very low!" I answered while raising my index finger upwards.

"Alright that sounds more interesting now, but the main problem is to change people's habits from using perfume. Initially perfume is only used during a special celebration, we change it to every day. How about that?" asked Mr.Meinhard to question the main issue.

"We're going to partner with an artist."

"Artist? that might be a good idea, but wouldn't it add to the cost?"

"Relax sir, I have calculated that. Leave the matter to us."

"See very convincing..."

After that we talked about the patent rights of the product, its packaging, and how it is distributed.

And finally after a long time discussing the idea and the product, we got an agreement to try to produce it.

We will meet tomorrow afternoon at this place again and head straight to the factory.

"Hey Noland, are you still alive?" tanyaku.

"My goddamn life is still alive!" the answer is a little dizzy.

...****************...

It's late afternoon, it's time to say goodbye from here.

"Alright so Mr.Meinhard our discussion, I want to withdraw from here because we have not booked lodging," said I gave an excuse.

"Ah yes! I forgot too!" noland said while holding his forehead.

"Yes. please. Today was a lot of fun" said Mr. Meinhard, giving us permission to resign.

"We are so too Mr.Meinhard!" answer Noland.

"Thank you, Mr. Meinhard, let's meet tomorrow again" I said.

Noland and I walked out of Mr. Meinhard's room.

On the floor that looks like the crowd is still like that, it looks like there is no change.

I quickly got down the stairs and headed to the reception desk again to deliver the contract letter earlier.

After the contract became official, Noland and I walked out of the merchant association, hurrying to look for lodging.

"Hey Arthur... Why didn't we ask about the kingdom we wanted to go to?" ask Noland.

"Ah shit! I forgot!" I was surprised to forget the most important thing.

"Haha! it's Arthur, tomorrow we'll ask him about it." said Noland laughing.

"You're right, once we find the inn, we're going to..."

"To the downtown stage! meet the child artist!" noland answered me vigorously.

"Haha Noland, you are so excited huh!"

"Of course!"

After that, we found an inn that had empty rooms inside.

After taking care of the cost of the stay, we got the room key.

We went straight to the room and put our things.

I took off my coat, because I felt the temperature here was warm enough.

I took my man card.

On the card was a new description explaining my contract with Mr. Meinhard.

Noland had been waiting for me impatiently outside the room.

Not wanting to make Noland wait for long, I immediately caught up with him.

We closed the door very tightly, exited the inn, and headed to the downtown stage!