After a short break at Pomdor, I returned to Abu Simbel. Senna does not accompany him this time, as she may be the mayor.
Go through the city gate with only the humanoid transformed valena. The collected funds and merchandise, Pomdor wines, were carried in using carts and horses, also brought from Pomdor.
The scent of hot sand and spices covering the city, and the hustle and bustle greet us.
By the way, Kerem, who has been educating employees, should be waiting at the store I purchased. I haven't paid for it yet, but thanks to Heisenberg, the city's influential figure, the name is already mine. After all, the influence of being under the umbrella of the Three Sages is enormous.
The price of the store is 10,000 coins. It is impossible for a newcomer like me to really pay off such a thing. Nevertheless, I was able to realize the importance of social status, because I received it unconditionally under the name of Heisenberg.
I also have to be a trusted person for the purpose. A wine company for that, and a first store for that, are appearing across the street.
†
"President Quito, come home"
Rats Kerem, who met for the first time in a few days, bows gracefully.
"Welcome home, President Quito"
Other employees imitated Kerem and bowed. They had been sold as slaves a few days ago, but they seemed to be able to behave gracefully thanks to Kerem's guidance.
"Oh, right now. We've raised money as promised, and the product wine."
"Thank you. I will pay for the store later."
"Oh, I'll ask you. Please pay me all the expenses that I've paid, other than the store price.
"It's smart. That's it."
With that said, Kerem turned to the employees.
"You guys take the goods off the carrier."
"I'm smart, Kerem-san.
The employees follow the instructions of Kerem and begin the unloading work.
"I missed it in a few days. This is also thanks to Kerem."
When I complimented, Kerem lifted his beard and laughed plump.
"No, it's all thanks to President Quito."
"My? I'm not doing anything."
"Aren't you promised to pay them as well, because they're slaves? They're working hard."
"Oh, I see."
"And it seems that words of encouragement to them are also working."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, everyone says, 'I'm going to be strong so I don't lose.'"
"Yes. That's all ..."
In Kerem's words, I felt hot things coming up. Given their circumstances, there is much to think of me as a human. Nevertheless he believed in my words and chose to live forward.
I want to reward their trust. I want them to live happily. Yes, I really thought.
Better yet, let's free me from slavery with my money? And why not invite me to Pom Doll, an empty paradise?
...... No, it is not. There is no drill in doing such a thing. If you try to buy a beastman's slave from one end and the other, you will surely see someone who thinks something is wrong. Then I can't move freely on the ground and I can't save the other beasts.
I am sorry for their fallen slaves, but don't be impatient. There are still more beasts in the world than the city's slaves.
That's why what I can do is not to push, but to make a wine company successful and gain solid ground influence. That would reduce discrimination and repression against beastmen under the asylum of my company.
Of course, we will recruit immigration to Pomdor at the same time. First, five employees. In the near future-when they get out of slaves with the money they have earned, we will give them details and let them choose.
Do you work hard on the ground or move to an empty city? The choice is up to them. But whatever we choose, we're going to make them happy. What matters is whether you have the freedom to choose.
The first time he tried to invite a beast other than the Senna and his sisters to Toyokumo, his idea of the value of freedom was inadequate, resulting in one boy being left out of the ranks. That is entirely my responsibility.
If he had been more thoughtful, he would have enjoyed life with him. In a hurry, things were ruined.
Werewolf-Is that boy-Rei doing fine? ... I don't know. However, he still wants to live safely.
†
A few more days have passed since I returned to Abu Simbel. Store preparation is steadily progressing, and the quality of employees is improving day by day. The date and venue for the scheduled tasting have been confirmed.
Heisenberg took care of the list of invited guests as promised. Thanks to the talks in advance, no one has declined this invitation and everyone seems to be participating. Everyone is a famous gourmet and merchant in the city, and if they like our wines, their business will be successful.
So, in order to further raise morale, we decided to hold a banquet in the store.
"Everyone has worked hard to this day. A tasting to spread our company's name will be able to survive safely if everyone is there. Today is a banquet to nurture that spirit. I want you, who are good employees, to enjoy our wines. ''
After the introduction, I pour wine into everyone's glasses. Of course, the wine comes from our product Pomdor.
"So, toast!"
We raise the glass and put it on our mouth. At the moment, employees were surprised.
"What's this !? It's so delicious!" "Wine was so delicious !?" "I can't believe it, there was such a delicious sake ..." "Uw ... let her dead mother drink it!" "I wanted to do it ..." "Sha, shacho, can I have another cup !?" "Me too! Please give me too!" "Me and me!"
With a terrible bite, three were quickly emptied.
Well, was this the first time they had a Pomb d'Or wine? I'm really happy to have the delicious wines from our city.
And it's the same beast who made this wine. Now that I live apart from each other, I am deeply moved by this wine and sharing happiness.
"Well, this is great! It's a great wine, President Quito!"
Kerem is also delighted and makes her small body jump.
"Thank you. If you're so happy, winemakers will be willing."
"Thank you very much for drinking such a wonderful wine! It's worth living alive!"
"Isn't that exaggerated?"
"That's not it! This is a wine worth it!"
I blew out because it was so seriously appealing.
"Tell the word to the craftsmen.-Yes, I had to tell Kerem, too."
"To me? What?"
I look straight at Kerem's eyes, tilting her head.
"Kerem, you're a staffer from Heisenberg. So if you suddenly say this, you might be confused. I would like to welcome him as vice president if possible. "
"Wow, I'm Vice President !?"
“Oh, I think you ’re right.
"That kind of thing ... a person like me is the vice president ..."
Kerem showed a lost performance, but eventually looked back at my eyes.
"Do you really care about me?"
"Oh, I need you"
"... I see. I can't refuse to say that. I'll be receiving your vice president's appointment, with the whole body and spirit!"
"Oh, thank you."
When I nodded strongly, a crackling sound was heard. If you look, the other employees who are listening are applauding.
"Congratulations, Kerem Vice President"
Upon receiving the congratulations, Kerem scratched his head with a shy smell. As I tried to applaud, the story of Varena echoed in my brain.
"Are you sure? Is he from the Heisenberg side? 』
"no problem. Kerem is a necessary person. "
"It's pretty assertive."
"He longs for Heisenberg, but he doesn't seem to believe in him. So you can trust. in addition--"
"in addition? 』
I showed everyone drinking wine and talking happily.
"Look at it. There is only happiness here now. Is there anyone who can throw it away? '
In response, Varena laughs small.
"Maybe. No, I guess so. "