In the Raynor Kingdom, dukes were exempt from taxes and instead paid tribute. The taxes of other nobles were calculated based on the population, economic conditions, and farmland in their territories. Tax reductions were available for underdeveloped border regions. South Australia Island qualified as an underdeveloped border region, and tax officials only came to collect taxes when its annual trade exceeded ten Gold Coins.
Kerry's territory had been blockaded, and there was basically no trade with the Raynor Kingdom. The Copper Ore trade had never gone through customs either, making it smuggling. Kerry was confident that, aside from Paul's side, no one knew about it.
So Kerry still didn't need to pay taxes for now.
"Those tax reductions were in the past. We received a report saying that your territory is conducting extensive jellyfish trade without going through customs or registering with the commerce authorities. This is a serious violation of discipline, regulations, and the law. We need to gather evidence on-site."
After Pig finished speaking, he arranged for his subordinates to leave with dozens of guards. It seemed he was going to investigate and gather evidence himself.
Damn, they're actually this ruthless? On television, this would be the part where they frame someone and fabricate evidence, right? This is trouble. I need to think of a solution quickly. Kerry could practically see himself being convicted of tax evasion.
"Take your time investigating. I'll excuse myself for a moment." Kerry couldn't think of a solution right away, so he hurried to Gandalf's room. As the saying went, having an old person at home was like having a treasure. Maybe Gandalf had a solution? After all, he had walked more roads than Kerry had eaten grains of salt.
"Master Gandalf, I'm sorry to interrupt your magic lesson, but I'm in trouble