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It's already 10:30, and you still want coffee? You still have time to worry about coffee?

Move your ass away from the coffee maker and put it in front of your desk where it belongs.

*cough*...!

How are you doing with the revisions from the feedback we got last time? There's not much time left until the 3 o'clock meeting.

I already updated the proposal. Here.

The feedback from the last meeting was pretty clear. We basically got a few solutions handed right to us, and incorporating them was a simple matter.

The speech is ready to go as well.

There's not much time left. We've got three days until the weekend, and we need to have the proposal finalized by then so the other departments have time to implement it.

Be extra careful. The mayor's been very clear about his intentions, and this isn't like before.

Volcanoes don't wait for anyone. And I'm not joking around when I say that.

Yeah, yeah. I know.

Let me take a look at what you've written.

Here, it's this one. The speech is attached underneath.

Um...

What?

...To be honest, when I was drafting this proposal, it felt like there was one issue that couldn't be resolved internally, so that needs to be brought up at the meeting for the boss to discuss with the mayor.

Which issue?

It's hard to say, but let me explain first.

You see, we proposed a plate-by-plate migration model for this relocation, with the key technical and managerial personnel for each plate going first.

Their numbers are small enough for us to manage, and they've already completed the move. Once they assume their posts in the core sector, we can start preparing to move the rest of the population.

The fixed demand treats each plate as a unit, with each unit moving in sequence. However, all the proposals made so far fail to provide enough transportation capacity, even if we bring in external logistics companies.

I see. So?

Ideas on their own are worthless without plans. How are you going to deal with this issue?

I hope you're not planning to bring it up at the meeting just to let the Bureau of Administration and Transport worry about it.

A few logistics companies alone won't be able to provide the capacity we need.

The professional transport management capability of a cutting-edge logistics company, hmm...

Hello?

This is Siesta City Hall. Mayor Herman speaking.

Apologies for the interruption, Mr. Mayor. I'm here to confirm today's itinerary with you.

Please take a look here.

This portion of your schedule has been arranged beforehand.

I need your input though, because I just received a phone call from one of our logistics partners, who will arrive in Siesta around 1 PM.

Your original itinerary has a 3 PM meeting with various departments to discuss the relocation efforts. With so many departments each having their own schedule, delaying it isn't an option, and it is unlikely that it will be cancelled either.

Shall I serve as your proxy at the meeting then?

...No. Come with me to meet our caller. Have another secretary start the meeting.

Make sure he takes the minutes and have him turn them over to me after it's finished.

Understood.

Do we need to let the other departments know that we've been in talks with logistics partners?

...You can go ahead with that.

But only mention that we may be cooperating with foreign logistics companies. If all goes well, we'll consider introducing a new logistics management model and bring that up at the meeting.

Alright. I'll be going then.

...Yes, that's the current situation.

The mayor will be discussing things with our clients this afternoon, and the meeting will pertain to the subject matter I just mentioned. Please refer to this document.

This message comes straight from the mayor. Any questions?

None from me. Appreciate the heads up.

Thank you very much.

Listen up, you still have four hours, starting now.

*sigh*...

Look, here's another version of the proposal I prepared earlier. It's a letter of intent for the introduction of a new logistics management model.

Huh?

Hah, would you look at that...

I'll let you in on a bit of good news then. If this job ends up being a success, everyone's getting a bonus.

So do your best out there!

Hello, Mr. Mayor.

Thank you for reaching out to us. It's an honor to have this opportunity to cooperate.

No need to thank me, cooperation is a matter of mutual benefit.

Is this your son?

Haha, I'd like him to get a wide variety of experiences as soon as possible. If he never goes out and sees the world, he won't be able to adapt to the changing climate.

Hello, Mr. Mayor.

Good afternoon.

As a token of our meeting, I'd like to present you with this watch.

Thank you. However, I don't believe it's appropriate for me to accept gifts from MountainDash Logistics at this point, either publicly or privately.

Mr. Eurill, we've previously spoken about our project's needs over the phone. We've invited you to Siesta in the hopes of reaching a final agreement on our contract.

Haha, I see you like to get right to business.

We've already read the documents sent by City Hall. Given the size and scale of MountainDash Logistics, we are more than happy to have the opportunity to work directly with the municipal government.

Naturally, we also hope that this joint endeavor will be a fruitful one.

So what does MountainDash think of the terms of the contract?

You are a man of honor, Mr. Mayor, and MountainDash is more than willing to sign.

However, because cooperation is a two-way street, I would like to renew our discussion about the quote.

This wristwatch—

Can be stopped at any time, Mr. Mayor.

Very well.

MountainDash has quite the appetite.

Hahaha, you misunderstand me!

What I meant to say is that we are willing to provide this service free of charge.

What are your terms?

Take a look at this, sir. This is a 'Letter of Contractual Intent' drafted by MountainDash.

Since we will be working directly with the municipal government, we also hope to take our cooperation to the next level.

What we would like is for MountainDash to be able to start a new subsidiary in Siesta, not restricted by local competitors and Messengers.

I thought as much.

Then I assume you know the weight of what you are asking for, Mr. Eurill.

Herman leans lightly back in his seat.

Ahem.

Mr. Mayor, your scheduled three o'clock meeting is about to begin.

I know.

You have a very sharp secretary.

My criteria for one are not based strictly on ability, but also on whether or not they can understand what I'm thinking. It also depends on the situation.

City Hall has no shortage of candidates.

Mr. Mayor, though you recognize that a distant spring is ill suited to quench an imminent thirst, you still choose to live far away.

As you've just heard, my meeting is about to start, so—

Is there anything else MountainDash would like to show us?

Ahem.

What if I told you that we're capable of meeting both your needs?

We're not here to make money, but to solve problems.

What do you see as the 'problem' then?

Whatever you might need help with.

And what exactly do you think I need?

Restructuring.

After establishing a new logistics company built off of MountainDash, you'll be able to leverage them to facilitate free trade and establish a network of trade agreements not beholden to any political entity—

Imagine a future where Siesta will be able to enter the markets of foreign countries as a neutral entity under those agreements, becoming a commercial hub capable of supporting its local businesses and government.