Chapter 33: Placement

New World, Royal Ship of Fortis.

"What does the King of Prodance think of our kingdom?" Hashirama asked with a smile.

Currently they are in the hull of the ship where the ship is currently sailing to go to the Prodance Kingdom because its business is finished.

"What an extraordinary kingdom— No, not his extraordinary kingdom. Rather the person leading it is someone who is truly extraordinary" Elizabello II said in a voice full of admiration, "I have never met a King like King Fortis. A King who has very broad insight has very great charisma, and is also very kind to others. I can see that everyone who works in your kingdom loves him very much."

"That's the reason why we are willing to follow him" Hashirama said with a smile.

"The house project built by your kingdom. Honestly… It's hard to believe that such a luxurious house would be given to the people of your kingdom" Elizabello II paused and continued, "Though I have never seen the houses of the Tenryuubito in person. However, I have visited Marijoa several times and participated in the Reverie meetings held there. The building there is indeed very majestic and luxurious. However, if you compare the luxury of the house and also the royal palace that you have. It's very different."

"We will always give the best to our people. Although the two types of houses that are currently under construction will only be built as many as 1000 units per type. However, the next house to be built is no less luxurious. Only problem is the smaller size. If not for the problem of the area where the population lives are small. It is not impossible that all residents will get the same house"

Hashirama paused for a moment and continued, "By the way, has the King of Prodance really made up his mind about following the policies our kingdom has?"

"Sure" Elizabello II nodded seriously, "I don't think the policy is too burdensome for our people and also there are many benefits to be gained through the arrangement of the policy"

"Your Majesty, even so. We also have to discuss with the other high ranking royals. I think we should also follow the decision-making method of King Fortis. The way he did I think the best way. We can ask the higher-ups to voice their opinion and we will choose the best opinion to use," Dagama said.

"I know." Elizabello II nodded.

"Your Majesty, regarding notification to the people. You can count on me and my troops." Iru immediately said, "We will definitely inform them and also inform them of the benefits of this tax policy. They will definitely agree especially if they know the Fortis Kingdom is also using this policy."

"The people of your kingdom seem to really like our kingdom" Hashirama said with a smile, "I heard from my friends that they get a lot of discounts when shopping in your kingdom"

"Of course, Master Hashirama" Iru nodded, "After all, your kingdom is the kingdom that helped us in resolving the war conflicts that we experienced earlier. We should repay the kindness you have given us."

Hashirama nodded and asked back, "Oh, yes. I heard from Your Majesty that you were discussing the matter of cooperative relations with the Ryugu Kingdom while I was away. Do you want to establish a cooperative relationship with them?"

"That's the plan." Elizabello II nodded.

"If you build a cooperative relationship with them. I think it was a very good decision. You can give their race permission to build a business in your kingdom and by using the same tax policy as ours. You can earn quite a bit of income from their business." Hashirama paused and continued, "I usually talk to His Majesty when I have free time. His Majesty once told me that establishing a relationship with the Ryugu Kingdom was the best decision. In addition to sufficient food ingredients that come from the ocean. We can also get quite a lot of income from the business they build. Because the taxes they have to pay us are three. Building tax, goods tax, and import tax."

The conversation between the four of them continued until the ship they were using had arrived at the port of the Prodance Kingdom. There were already troops from the Prodance Kingdom waiting there because they had previously been contacted by Iru.

"Okay. My job here is done. If you need anything, feel free to contact me directly. His Majesty usually has quite a lot of business to attend to and he rarely brings his den-den mushi with him at times."

"I see. Thank you for driving us back, Mr Hashirama" Elizabello II said.

"You're welcome"

Elizabello II and the others immediately got off the Fortis Kingdom ship. After they all got off, Hashirama immediately turned back the ship used by him and slowly sailed back towards the Fortis Kingdom.

Meanwhile, from inside a building near the port.

"The King of Prodance is back." Agent CP-8 said seriously using his den-den mushi.

"Good. We will start operation tonight. We should be able to get the Eternal Pose heading to the Fortis Kingdom. We can't fail." Another CP-8 agent said seriously through the den-den mushi.

"I see"

New World, Fortis Kingdom, Royal Palace Front Courtyard.

Currently 10 people who match the serial number to get the promised house are already there with some of their clothes in their bags. Their faces showed enthusiasm because they had seen the house that they would later use. The house looks very luxurious and comfortable.

Nowadays people who don't have jobs or are on vacation are also gathering with looks full of envy and sadness. Everyone who was there had also seen the house that would be given to them later. No one could hide their jealousy. Because the house is very luxurious and also beautiful. Though they'll eventually get it too. However, it's hard to hide jealousy right now at having to get it later.

Ars immediately walked out of the royal palace followed by all the high ranking royals who currently have no work at all.

"Your Highness" Shiina immediately walked over to greet him with a smile.

"Have the 10 people who got their quotas first arrived?" Ars asked with interest.

"Yes Your Majesty. That's them. They've already made all their preparations." Shiina said while looking at the 10 people whose faces couldn't show any feeling of joy at finally getting what they promised.

Ars nodded and walked over, "Hello. I'm sure you're all very happy right now, aren't you?"

"Sure, Your Majesty." One of them immediately replied excitedly.

"This is what I promised you. You will get the house we have promised you. Remember, take good care of the house because from now on, it will be your home. Then, I want you to listen carefully because there are some policies that you should know about this kingdom." Ars' gaze then looked at the people around him, "Please everyone come closer. I hope you can pass this on to your friends."

Everyone who was around immediately approached to hear the delivery from Ars.

"You guys already know about this royal tax, right? This kingdom itself not only has a payroll tax but also a building tax, goods tax, and import tax. We will skip the discussion for goods tax and import tax. Because this tax is related to business. We will discuss the building tax. The building tax itself is a tax imposed by the kingdom on someone who owns a building in his own name. It means that whoever gets the house, the house will be directly owned in his name. Like payroll taxes, building taxes also have multiple payments. Payment of this building tax will only be paid once per year. You only have to pay as much as 2% of the total income you get every year. Meanwhile, if you have 2 buildings in your name. You have to pay as much as 4% of your total annual income every one year. Every time you have 1 additional building, the building tax will increase by 2% and a maximum of 5 people can own a building in their name."

Everyone nodded and took note of this carefully.

"Then, there is also such thing as payment for electricity and water. In your current home there is such a thing as an electrical control panel and a water control panel. Both control panels will record the amount of electricity you use. The more electricity and water you will use later. The higher the cost you pay." Ars paused, "However, at this time the department related to electricity and water is still not running. Therefore, for now the payment for electricity and water will not be enforced. Even so, you also can't immediately use water and electricity freely. Because, if you do something like this. This will continue over and over again until the start of electricity and water payments which increases the amount of your home electricity payment. Therefore, use electricity and water wisely. Don't because there are currently no payment rules, you can use them freely. Do you understand?"

"We understand, Your Majesty." Everyone nodded seriously.

"I hope you can also convey my delivery to your other friends. Oh yes. Regarding the issue of paying for electricity and water. We will discuss this in advance how much we have to charge the payment. However, be sure. We won't charge too much. The high cost is just because you use electricity too often for things you don't need. If a decision regarding the amount of payment to be paid has been reached. We will inform you all soon. So that you already know and can manage finances and also regulate the amount of electricity that you will use every month."

"Your Highness." One of the people who got the house quota immediately raised her hand. She is a woman who works as a maid of the royal palace.

"Please" Ars nodded.

"Does that mean that we are now obligated to pay the building tax?"

"Sure" Ars nodded, "You guys have now got your house and it was built in your own name. However, regarding the issue of payment. You will pay later in December. Because of that. If possible. When you have received your salary. You set aside about 2% of your salary which will later be used to make building tax payments. Because if you don't pay for it. We will reluctantly withdraw ownership of the building and pass it on to someone else." Ars said then smiled, "You don't want your house to be handed over to someone else, do you? Especially the house itself will be built only 1000 units. The house is only exclusively for people who are first-time citizens of our kingdom. We won't be building it again after this. It can be said that the house is very special and can give a sign that you are the first people to become citizens of this kingdom. It would be very unfortunate if it came to only building tax issues that you should pay 2% of your total annual income. We will take the building back and give it to someone else. You don't want that, do you?"

"Of course not." Everyone immediately shook their heads and replied in unison.

"You guys should know about the Tenryuubito, right?" Ars asked with a smile.

They all nodded with ugly faces.

"The Tenryuubito are very rich creatures. They have a lot of things that are very difficult for other people to get. However, you know that this house built for you is a very luxurious and magnificent house. Even if you compare this house with the house used by the Tenryuubito. That's very much different. This house of yours is the most luxurious house beyond Tenryuubito's house. It was also confirmed directly by the King of Prodance who had come to Marijoa. He had told me that this house we built was a very luxurious house even more so than Tenryuubito's. You should be proud and go through this pride. You have to maintain ownership of the house. Don't let it be just because of a small problem, those of you who have a more luxurious house than Tenryuubito's will be taken away by us and handed over to someone else"

Hearing this, everyone's gaze instantly changed. Currently in their minds. They would never give the house to anyone. They will pay off all payments on time and more.

"Your Highness" One of the people who got the quota again raised his hand

"Please" Ars nodded.

"If in a certain condition someone is taken back from the house that was given to him. Will the Kingdom give him the house back in the context of the lower quality of the house?" Ask the person.

"We will still give that person a house or we can say we will change houses with other homeowners" Ars paused and continued, "In a case like your example. Later, the owner of the special house will be moved to a lower quality house. Meanwhile, the owner of the lower quality house will get that person's house. Then, if someone has moved from his special home. I can guarantee that that person will no longer be able to occupy the house. Because to be able to get the house back it would be like it is now. Waiting for your turn. Also, as long as the owner of the house does not make mistakes such as not paying taxes and others. He will stay in the house."

Ars paused for a moment and continued, "You should be grateful for this house that will be given to you. Because in the future, there will be many people who will not be treated the same as you. For example, giving a house like this. In the future, there will no longer be such a thing as giving a house. However, everyone had to buy his own house and land. I will tell you now. The price of the house itself is very expensive, especially the house we are building at this time. At least the house we are building for you today is estimated at around 750 to 800 million berries. The price is only the price of the house building. While there is also the price of land which later the land in this kingdom will become more expensive, especially the land where the house that you will later occupy. It is possible that the land will reach a price point of 200 million or more in the future. Therefore, take good care of your home and don't let anyone else take it. If your house is later taken, it will be your own fault."

"We understand." Everyone there nodded seriously.

The majority of people listening are people who are on the home building team and also know how expensive the house they are currently building is. Therefore, their current thoughts are only one, namely to keep the house as their property and lest anyone take it. This firmness of mind becomes stronger and stronger over time.

Especially when they thought about the future state of this kingdom at a time when this kingdom would soon open up to the world. Surely there will be many people who are jealous of them, especially seeing the house they live in.

"As expected of, Ars" Kaguya muttered with a smile, "He can manipulate their inner thoughts very easily"

"Okay. So far, my delivery. I hope you guys can help me in conveying this to your friends so they don't have bad luck in the future. Alright then, let's go to the second type house. We will start there then continue in the third type house." Ars paused and continued, "Those of you who haven't got your share can also come. It can also increase your sense of holding on to what you have."