TF Amethyst

TFA1 2.7 - Become Close Ally

Viscount Rattel’s Study, Castle Magwurt

09:00, 18 Mar 2025

Viscount Rattel gasped incessantly every time he read report about the construction progress on southern Magwurt City. He had a hard time understanding how a slum could turn into a classy residential area in such short time.

The construction on southern Magwurt City was not finished yet, but Viscount Rattel could already imagine the final result. Neat and smooth streets with separate lane between pedestrian and vehicle, completed with road signs, lighting, and public transportation means called tramcar.

Tramcar had two types of carriages, passenger car with a capacity of 52 seats, or a freight car with a capacity equivalent to 10 carts. Currently the tramcar operated only by single car, but when sufficient electricity could be generated 3-4 cars could be combined and operated as a single unit.

Buildings for housing were also built massively, 5-7 stories high, stretching along the block which extended up to 1.6 km, completed with clean water pipeline, lighting, and a garden which was also a playground for children.

The residential building or apartment block was divided into smaller rooms with capacity of 6 people and had already accommodated bedroom, living room, dining room and kitchen, bathroom, and laundry area.

Each apartment block was designed to accommodate 10-12 thousand people, but for now each block was being occupied only up to 80% of its capacity for the sake of equal density. Under the apartment block, a three-story emergency shelter was also built, completed with logistical storage, medical room, lighting and clean water systems, and other basic necessities.

Some residents who have moved to apartment blocks claimed that their new house was felt like heaven. In a way, Viscount Rattel understood their feeling because Castle Magwurt also experienced similar renovation.

Now, Castle Magwurt was equipped with electricity-powered lighting system, and it allowed a fire-free lamp to glow brightly with the push of a small button called switch. When Viscount Rattel became acquainted with it for the first time, he had to press the switch over a hundred times before he was sure he wasn't dreaming.

The residents of Castle Magwurt were also being introduced to super clean and sparkling bathrooms, toilet with flushing system, comfortable bed, chair massage, and super clear mirrors, along with all kinds of things that Amethyst Merchant personnel called as 21st century standard of living.

In short, now Castle Magwurt was felt like another world. Sometimes, Viscount Rattel still had to peek out the window to make sure he was still in the castle.

Magwurt City now also had educational facilities. The teachers were personnel from Amethyst Merchants who were happy to spend their spare time teaching the locals children or adult.

On a continent where 98 out of 100 populations were illiterate, an educational facility was like a blessing that fell from heaven. Moreover, the teachers were very sincere. They even wholeheartedly encourage adults who were hesitant or embarrassed to come so they had confidence to study with their children.

Viscount Rattel let out a deep breath before looking at Tuscan Region's higher-ups sitting in front of him. "Until now, we haven't seen the military capacity of TF Amethyst, the parent organization of Amethyst Merchant. But I feel we have seen enough the other potential that we can use to determine our attitude."

General Khartoum calmly replied, "Amethyst Merchants do refuse to share military technology, but it is still far better than Kingdom of Makai who refused to help us at almost anything. So, I guess allying with TF Amethyst is logical option."

Jeve Rattel who was in charge of food reserve added, "Amethyst Merchant helps us get out of the famine as well as achieve food stability for the next decade, so it is only fitting that we ally with them."

Viscount Rattel nodded in satisfaction before turning to Maine Rattel who was in charge of finances. "Maine, what do you think?"

"I agree we have an alliance with Amethyst Merchant, but can we find a way to take part in sugar factory, beer brewery, and whiskey factory they're building."

Viscount Rattel and the rest of Tuscan Region's higher-ups instantly let out a deep sigh. They had seen how Amethyst Merchant's sugar cane field was flourishing, and the granulated sugar they produced had higher quality than the sugar imported from 1st world authority outside of Amstell Continent.

They have also sampled the beer and whiskey that Amethyst Merchant would produce. The beer and whiskey taste amazingly delicious, and the planned sale price was much lower than similar products circulating around Tuscan Region.

After a deep sigh Maine said, "Without me explaining it further, you must be aware that their factories are goldmine. Unfortunately, they don't need new land that we can use as entry for our investment."

Viscount Rattel tapped his fingers on the table before saying, "We can use the gold we previously received as payment for the land lease. If necessary, we can also extend the land lease and add the payment to our investment."

Maine nodded slightly. "That's what I'm going to propose, but will Amethyst Merchant accept it?"

"I will try my best." Viscount Rattle said as determination gaze flashed in his eyes. For the sake of Tuscan Region's future, he was willing to do anything, including begging and humbling himself if necessary.

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