After a long military discussion, King Bastian ended the talks and took Laksdya Otto to meet with Prime Minister Bauchis and Robert, the owner of the famous Le Campanie trading company on the continent. They rode in a horse-drawn carriage escorted by the Royal Order to the Le Campanie company's building in the harbour where the goods transaction would take place. Upon arrival, King Bastian and Admiral Otto were greeted by Robert, the owner of the Le Campanie trading company and Prime Minister Bauchis. Without further ado, Robert immediately led them to a special room where they would discuss the goods to be traded.
"Please have a seat Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, and Mr Otto."
"Thank you."
"Please enjoy tea and special snacks from our company."
"Bauchis."
"Yes, Your Majesty?"
"Let's get started right away."
"Right. So you see, Mr Robert, the man next to our current king is an envoy from a country outside our continent. They want to establish trade relations with our country, but their exchange rate is very different from this continent. Therefore, we would like you to mediate trade between the Kingdom of Wachia and the Indonesian envoy."
"Trade relations? Of course we can, but what do you mean by different exchange rates?"
"Well, the currency in our world is in the form of paper. Where the lowest currency starts from Rp 1,000, then Rp 2,000, Rp 5,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 20,000, Rp 50,000, and Rp 100,000 as the highest currency."
"So there are 7 types, I see, on this continent the currency used is coin currency. Starting from copper coins as the lowest currency, followed by silver coins which are equivalent to 10 copper coins. Then there are gold coins equivalent to 100 silver coins and finally, platinum coins, equivalent to 1000 gold coins."
"Hooo... I see. Then, how do we convert these currencies?"
"Convert huh? Wait a moment, let me think about it."
"Hmm..."
"Hmmmmm...."
"How about we just simplify the Envoy country's currency so that it can be worth the same in this world?"
"How?"
"Look, the Rp 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 money will be equivalent to 1, 2, and 5 copper coins. Then the Rp 10,000. Rp 20,000, and Rp 50,000 will be equivalent to 1, 2, and 5 silver coins. Rp 100,000 will be equivalent to 1 gold coin, and finally..."
"What if 10x Rp 100,000 or Rp1,000,000 notes are equivalent to 1 platinum coin?"
"That's a good idea, Mr Otto."
"Alright, now that we've converted the currency. We'll move on to the goods transaction we'll be doing today."
"Wait a moment, since the goods we will be selling are on the ship. Allow me to board the ship and prepare the goods to be traded."
"Ah, us too, the royal goods are actually already in the carriage. However, to make it faster, we will carry them to the harbour. How about it?"
"Agreed. Alright, let's get out."
After that, Otto's entourage and the royal entourage walked towards the harbour where the royal goods were being placed near the ship. Otto himself was currently inside the warship. He was noting down the goods that would be traded. Among those:
1. Solar torch
2. Matches (Portable)
3. Notebook (Gelatik Twin Cap contains 100 sheets)
4. Ballpoint pen (Kenko Q-1)
5. Stamps (Monas photograph)
6. Glue (Fox & Glukol)
7. Automatic Stamp (Contains Garuda symbol)
8. Several boxes of military rations
9. A packet of stationery
Then, he ordered his men to carry the goods to Le Campanie's office, which was not too far away. Along the way they were escorted by TNI-AL marines and the Knight Royal Order of Wachia. He also assigned some of the ship's cooks to provide their skills at the official meeting between the Indonesian Envoy and the Wachia Kingdom which would be held the next day. All preparations had been made by the entire 9th Fleet crew who were assigned ahead of the official event.
The next day, in the meeting hall at the front of the castle. There were already many servants and royal soldiers on standby before the official event began. All the tables, food, etc. were neatly arranged near the wall of the Royal meeting hall. Soon, the Indonesian delegation entered the room and stood to the left of the red carpet in the room. Followed by a group of nobles from the neutral faction, the king, and the military from the Kingdom of Wachia. They stood to the right of the red carpet facing the Indonesian delegation. Various conversations took place amongst the royalty since they only knew that there would be an official meeting between the kingdom and envoys from other continents. They were surprised to see the envoy's official attire, which was strange yet interesting. Suddenly, the soldier near the palace door shouted.
"Attention! King Wachia and Queen Wachia along with the Leader of the Indonesian Envoys are entering the meeting hall! Pay your respects!"
Immediately, the royal nobles knelt down with their right foot and placed their right fist on their left chest (genuflection). Meanwhile, the Indonesian envoys immediately gave a military salute to the King and Queen and their leader. After their King gave a hand gesture to stand up, the royal entourage immediately stood up.
"Today is a joyous day, because our kingdom has the arrival of an Indonesian envoy from a continent other than the Buviland continent."
Hearing this, all the nobles were surprised and confused about the existence of a continent other than Buviland. Their curiosity peaked again after seeing the uniform and respectful style of the envoy from Indonesia. Not long after, the King again explained about the existence of the Envoy from Indonesia.
"A few days ago, the Royal Navy that was docked at the harbour of Runca City was surprised by a convoy of ships that suddenly approached the harbour. However, this convoy of ships was led by Admiral Pierrot. He himself had guaranteed on the behalf of the Royal Prince of Wachia that they were harmless unless attacked first. Therefore, I immediately requested a meeting with them to discuss some agreements. The details will be explained by Vice Admiral Otto, the leader of the Indonesian envoys."
"Thank you Your Majesty for your time. Please allow me to introduce myself, I am Vice Admiral Otto of the 9th Fleet of the Indonesian National Army Naval Forces. Our purpose here is to dock and enter into several agreements with the Kingdom of Wachia, especially trade agreements. Our presence here may feel quite sudden, therefore, in this official meeting we would also like to hand over some tools that will facilitate our daily activities as a gift to Your Majesty."
While Otto was explaining the items and their uses, one of the Royal servants brought a tray containing the tools to be given to the King and Queen of Wachia. He also explained the items one by one to the King, Queen, and nobles of the Wachia Kingdom who were very interested. After a long explanation, Otto ended his explanation by giving one of the tools directly to the King as a form of official relationship between the Kingdom of Wachia and the State of Indonesia.
"With this handover, I, as the King of the Kingdom of Wachia, officially declare the existence of a relationship between the Kingdom of Wachia and the State of Indonesia."
After that, the nobles and the Envoys were immediately treated to food and drinks made by the Kingdom. There, the nobles were busy chatting with the envoys about matters relating to the State of Indonesia.