Dual Life ~Hiru wa Yuusha Party, Yoru wa Maou Gun~

On the day of shopping with Cecilia, Falsa was in a coffee shop in the southeastern part of the royal capital. It sells Germanian cuisine and is popular with the nobles of the royal capital and the highly paid commoners. However, since lunch was still very fast, Falsa enjoyed reading by ordering only coffee. Aristocratic shopping is often accompanied by a servant and traveled by carriage or direct merchants to the residence. When men and women go out, it is common practice to pick up a chariot from the opponent's residence. However, he decided to walk on foot, respecting Cecilia's opinion that he did not want to gain public attention with any noble behavior.

"Well, let me wait."

A woman who talks with a slightly nervous voice. Her long, golden hair is gathered behind her head like the tail of a horse, and her eyes emit sharp blue light. Standing in a white dress made of high-quality cloth, Cecilia was the daughter of a good family, no matter where he looked.

"I don't wait so much. More than that ... it looks great. It's so beautiful."

"Hmm, the transparent compliments are fine. Put those words on the right person. And because you're conscious of Zenobia, it's natural to be beautiful."

It's a very demanding word, but it's no wonder. It is Falsa who instructed her to match Zenobia with her hairstyle and clothing. This is the worst suggestion if it's a normal man and woman, but they're here to achieve an important goal.

"That kind of thing doesn't really change. But ... what if I fix it a little more?"

"You don't have to put a cat on your opponent. Where do you go? Do you still buy weapons or armor? I know the body of Zenobia from corner to corner, so I have nobody. You can even make a special order! "

Seeing Cecilia speaking with his eyes shining and sighing, Falsa recalls a few days ago. Cecilia was reluctant to imitate shopping with Falsa, although she was imitated. Cecilia isn't good at acting, although it could be pushed if he told him that it was for Zenobia. Farsa took advantage of the fact that Zenobia's birthday was near, so that Cecilia's motivation could rise a little. Falsa, who is familiar with the fashion of the royal capital, will cooperate with Cecilia, who has a devastating sense. He then managed to make Cecilia, who was worried about the proposal by Falsa, suggest that it was easy to refer to when choosing items to wear, such as ornaments, and made his hairstyle and clothing look like Zenobia.

"I'd like to leave a statement that freezes my spine, but it's safe to use ornaments or dresses for parties if I can figure out my body shape. Other things like tea leaves and tableware for tea ceremonies. Armor ... Is it okay this time? "

"I see. I hang the sword I got from Zenobia in my room as a heirloom. I used it for training, so it was soaked with blood and sweat."

"I understand that. I'll hear the story later, so let's change the location for now. I'll teach you some recommended firms, so if you're worried about gifts, you can use them in the future."

Falsa hastily interrupted Cecilia's words and pulled out of the store, pulling on his healthy arm. No matter how much you can say that you can't hear conversations with anti-intelligence magic, you can't hide the expression. Cecilia, who has a serious expression on the aristocratic daughter, is not, though very, publicly visible. Cecilia is a very disappointing beauty, with her special swords and armor appearing in her gifts to women, and she has a special taste for anyone to hear. Not only Cecilia, but the knights of the White Lily Knights are more or less similar in character, though to varying degrees. It goes without saying that the reason why marriage in teens is commonplace in aristocratic societies and their marriage tend to be delayed. Farsa then proceeded down the main street in the eastern part of the royal city, secretly regretting that he had made a mistake in the selection.

"But you're still familiar with the habits of men and the shops that are likely to accept women. They were merchants and stewards who also gave gifts to their mothers, such as my father. Are there many guys like? "

Cecilia suddenly raises doubts in several of the shops run by the popular nobles of the royal capital, Falsa's last shop. It is natural for aristocratic houses to have their own merchants, often called merchants-often the presidents of major merchants-come and go, and they are often encouraged to buy trendy items. The merchant also prepares various items so that the aristocrat who governs the territory can take advantage of his or her own merchandise so that it can be enjoyed by such means. Possession of fashionable goods in the royal capital is also a taste of nobles, and merchants can only survive if they are smart. In other words, if a gift is bothering you, it's easier and more reliable to leave it to a merchant.

"I don't care whether I'm from the east or not, and in my case it's both a hobby and a profit, but if you're a male habit, you know you're not familiar with women's habits. "

"I mean, I didn't say that. I became a knight because I hate being feminine, and many other members were similar. The former leader wasn't retired until after his mid-twenties. Dashina "

"Oh ... he's a good mother with a child now. I realize that it's really early in the day."

"It's absolutely. When I met last month, the kids were standing up and walking. When I met six months ago, I was still a baby, but the kids are growing up fast."

Falsa and Cecilia, who look calm as if nostalgic, continue the conversation while holding an expensive dress displayed as a sample. When Zenobia and Cecilia were unemployed members, the leader at the time was swaying. Naturally, Falsa was also involved, irrespective of his own will, sighing as usual and running westward.

"You and Zenobia were children when I first met them."

"She thinks that line is like a father. Won't this dress look good on Zenobia?"

A little shocked by Cecilia's words, Farsa stares into the miniature red dress that Bisque Doll on the pedestal wears. The design exposed the shoulders, and the drapery hanged down from around the elbows, making it tight overall.

"Is it a design that emphasizes glamor and passion? It might be good, but I think it's better to use green than red, because Zenobia likes green. Put the crest of the Ctesiphon family with embroidery, and make sure the decorations match the dress ... "

"Well, I can't remember even saying it all at once."

"Okay, it's okay, he remembers me there."

Falsa says so and turns his gaze to the clerk who is waiting diagonally behind him. A gentleman with a trimmed mustache, the co-manager of the shop, was bowing small. The shop they are visiting now is the finest shop of the Welzer Shokai, also used by the royal family. Falsa, who is a patriarchal aristocrat and a leader of the court mage, and Cecilia, who is a deputy commander of the Order of the Knights, are required to have a proper service attendant. It is also a testimony that the store admits that the next to the chairman of the company and the manager who actually partitions the store is the only customer who responds.

"I'm here with Cecilia, the Viscount Specchiace, and I'll respond to your request here. As long as you're listening, I think it's a gift for Zenobia, who will be turning 18 ... … How is your friend, Cecilia, dressed in the same style recently? It seems that it is popular to dress up with your close sisters and friends. If you are two, that would be a great match for you, in that case, if Zenobia is green, then Cecilia should be red. "

"Is it good with Zenobia ... That's a good idea ..."

Farsa is impressed with a bitter smile, as she is a vice-manager, and her business is quite good. I have never heard of Falsa or Cecilia after coming to this store, and they only exchanged greetings at the entrance with the deputy manager. However, the vice-manager not only knows their faces and names, but also knows that Zenobia's birthday is near, and that Cecilia and Zenobia are close friends, and makes such a proposal. It is. It is an attractive proposal that Cecilia would accept without any trouble, but he appeared to be confused while relaxing his expression.

"I'll give you a Cecilia dress"

"No, no, but you ... get a gift from Farsa."

"Thank you for forcing me out, and as long as I'm walking with a woman, it's good for me."

Even though Cecilia is a deputy commander of the Knights, purchasing two dresses at a Royal Warrant shop can be quite a burden. The deputy manager should also know about the knight's affair, and the real aim is probably Farsa. Giving a gift is a courtesy of the aristocrat, as long as you have a woman. Originally, he intended to thank Cecilia, who had forced him to cooperate in the middle, and Falsa acted happily in line with his vice-manager's vision.

"U, gugu, gugugu, ma, maa, if you say that far, you won't have to accept it."

"I'm glad you understand"

In the mind of Cecilian, who weighed the fact that the dress matched with Zenobia and the gift from Falsa, the former seemed to win. Upon hearing the words, the deputy manager summons a few female clerks, instructs them to check the measurements of Cecilia and the dimensions of Zenobia, and guides Falsa, who has been waiting for it, to the reception room for business negotiations. The reception room of Welzer Shokai was as large as the noble mansion, and all the furnishings decorating the room were first class. While sinking in on the sofa in the reception room, Falsa cut out the subject to his deputy manager.

"By the way, I heard that this company has the eyes of Suiryu. I really wanted to buy it."

"I'm surprised you already know the secrets. The spectator is Sir Species, one of the royal palace's most talented people."

The expression of the deputy manager does not change at all even though he is surprised by his mouth. If you are upset at this level, you will not be a vice-manager in a business dealing with a noble prince.

"But I'm very grateful, but it's a bit difficult to hand over. As Lord Specchiace knows, the eyes of Suiryu are competing with each other because of their beauty, and they have perished together. It is the ultimate jewel that has a legend that will be featured in the upcoming Alliance Festival auction.Every year, the Imperial royal family of the Germania Empire will be honored to be present. Even more-"

"--What about 4,000 or 5,000 gold coins? Of course, we will pay in bulk, not with bills, but with actual gold coins."

"Now!

Farsa offered the amount in the words of the vice-manager who showed the expected reluctance. The Alliance Festival is a festival held during the Tripartite Alliance, and is a major event in the hope of friendly relations between countries. Among them, the auction, in which heavyweights from various countries also participate, is booming every year, and a lot of gold coins fly. Since the quality of the goods to be exhibited is also the rating of each store as it is, at this time each store is moving around for the finest products. The jewel called the dragon's pupil, which Falsa has been seeking, has recently been discovered from an ancient archeological site in the royal city, and as the Vice-Manager said, it is a rare item that has become a legend. If such items are exhibited, the reputation of the company will be rising, and the difference between other companies can be communicated at home and abroad. That's why nobles would say that they couldn't easily give away, despite their opponents. However, the expression of the co-manager changed to the word proposed by Falsa, and he uttered a startling voice in an unexpected manner.

"I'm a little surprised at the exquisite bold negotiations. I'm afraid I'll be talking about Valois gold in kind, but it's really serious. I want you to leave a little bit. "

"Yes, of course, it doesn't matter, anyway, you have to wait for the lady."

"Thank you. I'm sorry."

The deputy manager leaves the room, keeping his courtesy, but uncontrollable. The value of gold coins in the kingdom of Valois is so high that a single family can live a family of four people in January. Farsa predicted that the auction price would be around 3,000 gold coins, and that even if the auction was overheated, the limit would be 4,000. The vice-manager changed his attitude because he offered an exceptional price of 5,000 gold coins and said that he would pay it all at once. If there is a profit of at least a thousand coins compared to the auction, it is a story that the firm cannot ignore and it is very likely that it will be decided to discard the name and take the fruit. Because they are merchants, creatures more sensitive than anyone. However, it was an expensive purchase for Falsa, and 5,000 gold coins were not a reasonable price, but he judged that gold coins would not be spared in order to achieve his goal. Well, Falsa was waiting for the return of the deputy commander, and soon the door of the room was knocked and the waiter appeared.

"It's the eyes of Sir Spice Ace, Siryu ... but in fact some of you are asking for a purchase, and that person is also presented with 5,000 gold coins."

"Well, can you tell him that you want to negotiate directly? I'm okay with presenting more than 5,000 gold coins."

"I'm smart. I'll tell you like that."

Falsa makes a very calm proposal, be patient to be sneering at the words of the co-manager. When buying rare items, hopes can rarely be shared. But there aren't many customers who want jewelry that doesn't cost 3,000 gold coins. The suiryu eyes are a pair of jewels, and their brightness is said to be more vibrant than the highest quality emeralds. In general, jewelry tailored to wedding rings matches the color and system of the eyes. Soon after, Cecilia, who had finished measuring, and the deputy manager who went to tell Falsa's message, returned, and the three would go to another room. A big noble with a fiancee, to the reception room where Duke of Pierre Pierre waits.