When I visited my friend's house in the capital, I was absent.
I usually have no choice but to call you back at a later date. It is difficult to go out to the next pedestrian without seeing you as it is, but this time it is different.
Sitting in front of my friend's house with a package heavier than mine from Noscura Village.
I can see it with a strange look from my neighbor, but can you care about it? What if something happens to this package later?!
Yeah, don't look at me. Looks like they're all after this package!
When I was threatening passers-by like a wolf, I was called to the guard.
I knew him from my guard days, so I thought, "What's up, Quid?" Baleas is at work. "
Thank you for the information, gentle ex-colleagues!
When the sun also completely sank and the scent of dusk floated from everywhere faded, my friend finally came home, so I opened my eyes and rejoiced.
"It's late, Valeas, you're home! How long have you been working, it's already dark! You've worked too hard, you're tired!"
"Oh, oh... What's going on here, Quid?"
That's right! That's your best friend Quid!
Is that so?
That's what I'm talking about! That's what happened because it's more convenient for you!
Now that Balears is finally here, let's go to the Governor's Palace. Let's go now.
If you use Balears' name, you'll be able to meet the lord's representative right away, because you're the lord's best friend.
Which means Balears has two unique best friends.
You don't know why, do you?
Wait, wait, wait, wait. What's going on? What the hell are you doing?
When he tried to pull Balears over to the Regent's Palace, Balears resisted, saying he didn't understand the reason.
You're supposed to use your face and name to meet Itsuki-sama!
"Alright, I understand the purpose." So, why? "
That's why I told you that I took your important luggage from Yuika-sama!
"Okay, I know why." But just to be careful, you didn't say anything, did you? "
I just told you!
"Okay, I know you're insane, so calm down."
What are you talking about? This guy, he's got a face, but he's a real Balears. He listens to me. He's nice.
But it's impossible to calm down, so you're kind enough to give up.
"If you want to calm me down, please help me give this package to Master Itsuki as soon as possible." Let's go now! Thank you for asking. It's important! If anything happens to this, I'll definitely..... "
I can still see a red-haired person with a smile on his face from behind - heh, there's red hair in front of me!
Oh, is this Balears? That's bullshit, my best friend.
"What are you so afraid of... you said you were bewitched by some great person in the village before?"
"It's amazing to be stung, not a great person!" Here, this is a letter from Yuika-sama! I don't want to leak anything else, so it's only natural for me to be nervous because I keep my luggage directly to Itsuki-sama! "
Balears nods when she sees the seal of the letter I gave her.
"I dropped one of the five flowers... it's definitely a seal from the lord clan." Hmm, I don't know about you, but it's a secret from Yuka-sama to Itsuki-sama anyway. "
"Yes! I'm asking you to take the story straight to me, because I'm not going to tell people much, and I'm going to get a pile of nails!"
Do you see the nails that Yuka-sama stabbed all over my body?
If they say they see you, I doubt your sanity.
My desperate appeal made Balears understand.
"I'm gradually starting to understand your situation." Even if you take a letter to the Regent's Palace alone, they will dig the roots and dig the leaves for you, and if you are not good enough, you will only be left with your luggage, so I want you to accompany me so that I can meet Itsuki directly. "
In that case, and Balears finally took on the favor of this one-of-a-kind best friend.
"Let's go to the lord's hall." If it's Yuka-sama's letter, I'm sure she'll take it. "
"I see! Thank you! Thank you, thank you!" Thank you so much! ”
But are you from the lord's house? Not the Regent's Palace?
When he heard that, Baleas hardened his face as if he had seen a dead man in a drinking shop.
No, I don't care about the details. Before Balears changed her mind, I pushed my best friend's back and walked out.
"So, even if it's not a busy time when the sun goes down, the Regent's Hall is done, right?" You know that it's your personal time, right? "
On the way, Baleas explains something natural to me.
Well, whatever your profession, you'll be done for when the sun goes down.
Well, the Grand Chamber of Commerce and the Regent's Hall work all night long when they're busy or using precious candles.
"As for me, I'm used to seeing drunken Itsuki coming to the guard's quarters, so I don't have to worry about that." I'm nervous, but I know you're easy-going. "
"I see, you know." Now you know it's already nightfall, don't you? "
If someone said that there was still a sun after all this darkness, it would be crazy.
"Hmm, that's right. I see. You're out of your mind right now."
As if he had discovered something serious, Baleas asserted forcefully.
I'll give you a powerful answer, too.
"It's okay, I know what's wrong with me now."
Do you understand? Murmuring, Baleas let out a very tired sigh, as if his previous affirmation was a lie.
I guess it's because I work so late.
Humans, when the sun goes down, it's good enough to eat and sleep. You're overworked, my friend.
The lord hall is a private residence of the lord clan, unlike the government hall, which is a public place.
The only people who can enter here are people who have been trusted quite a bit. From the maid who manages the pavilion, to the servant who looks after it, to the merchant who goes in and out, to the friend.
"Balears! Thank you for coming!"
Ituki, the lord's substitute, appeared in the reception room with her best friend in one hand.
Isn't this the kind of person who is eager to drink it?
I haven't seen it for a while since I quit the guard, but it's true.
The aristocrat rolls into the dormitory and sleeps while drinking with Balears, smiling at me.
"And Quid, it's been a long time." The fact that I came as a pedestrian seems to be going well after that. ”
"Hahaha, there was a lot of things, I managed to do it"
"I see. I wonder if we can do something about it."
No, I'm trying to get my life back.
It's important to me, but for Itsuki-sama, I'll give you a letter from Yuka-sama on a cloth wrap.
"Let me give you this first." It was entrusted to Itsuki by Yuka of Noscura Village. "
"Hmm! I rarely hear from my sister." Thank you very much for delivering what is important. ”
The face of Itsuki-sama, who receives the package, looks like his precious family is right in front of him.
If you try to read from the expression that it is not, it is that the gratitude for the courier is mixed in the joy.
It was a good look.
From the time I left my luggage, it seemed like the weight that was pressing against my body would disappear cleanly.
I mean, it's definitely gone.
Awesome, your thoughts are clearer all at once. It's like looking up at the clear sky and taking a deep breath in the morning when the year begins!
"Hey, Balears."
With fresh thoughts as if I had been reborn, I smile at an old friend who has just become my best friend.
"I knew I hadn't been insane before." I was so eager to press on to the government hall when the sun went down, but it was almost impossible for Ituki to be in the government hall at that time. I don't know why you didn't notice that, but you were trying to tell me that, and it didn't get through at all. "
When I looked back at myself, I suddenly let out a reflection, and Balears breathed out in relief.
“Great, you're back to your senses.”
"Yeah. I knew I wasn't in a decent state because I couldn't stand the load, but it was even worse when I realized it." I waited at your house until you came back, but now I realize that if I visited you at the Regent's Hall, I could have dealt with it more quickly. "
I'm terrified of myself.
Oh, my God, who I was before. He is acting unreasonably as if he was possessed by a demon.
To my confession, Baleas looked like he'd heard a ghost story.
"... hey, what the hell is that luggage?"
"I've heard that the contents are medicine." For once, it's a wonderful medicine... as far as I'm concerned. "
When I heard about the medicine, Balears looked at my luggage suspiciously.
Yuka-sama said that, so I can only say that. Well, to tell you the truth, I think it's really a cursed package.
While reporting to Balears that he had returned to sanity, Itsuki took out the letter and proceeded to read it.
"Hmm, I see. The stone is on my sister." We're going to create a new industry in the village, mumm. "
Itsuki, nodding in a mood, took out the leaf wrap that had been subdivided from the cloth wrap, scooped it one by one, and checked it with his own finger.
"Hmm, the ointment. In your sister's letter, it says it works... Quid, as a merchant, how do you see it?"
“Well, I didn't actually use it myself.”
Ah, my tone is going back to the guard days. Well, I can't help it.
I spent more time with Lord Itsuki than with the pedestrians and lords.
"Yuika-sama is a water worker, and when I saw her before, her hands were rough." I saw it today, and it was a beautiful hand like someone who doesn't do waterworks. "
"Oh, that's interesting." It's about your sister, your brother-in-law and your daughter will be cooking meals every day, so if you listen to that, you can expect the effects of the medicine. "
"Yuika-sama seemed quite confident." I was worried that if I sold too much, I wouldn't be able to make it in time. ”
"It was in the letter, too. It's what your sister says, so I guess that's the first thing that happens. He's the one who's sure of the value of things.”
As always, this person likes Yuika-sama.
"Well, this is my first deal, so I'd like some people to try it for free first... but I'm lucky." Just today, one of them is staying in this lord's house. I think it's time to come. "
When Itsuki-sama waits with his cup out of hand while holding the kettle, the knocking sound echoes in the room.
When Itsuki replied yes, the door opened.
"Excuse me during the conversation." Enjoy this dish as a chat. ”
The voice of a mysteriously old woman is slightly hard and refreshing.
The care of long black hair is not alarming, and although it is not flashy, the appearance of loose personal clothes enhances the beauty so that there is no need to wear them. Yaye, a reputable woman who was born into the lord clan and also serves as a young priesthood official in the temple.
She's always been a beautiful woman, but I don't fall in love with her.
No matter how beautiful the beauty is, if you stare at my best friend with a hot gaze, you won't have any pale expectations.
When you make friends with Balears, you can see the fascinating faces of many women in love. You don't have to tell Balears, a good man, any more about why he doesn't have many good friends.
They have beautiful baked bread, vegetables, and stewed meat on the table.
Oh, wow. It smells like wheat from the bread. It seems that other dishes have just been warmed up.
Ryuishi is the lord's house. Will you treat such a good visitor even at such a sudden time?
Thank you for your gratitude, and if you lower your head, Yaye-sama will respond cheerfully.
After that, when Balears said the same thing, she even dyed her cheeks thinly and gnawed.
Which one do you think would be attractive, depending on your personal preferences? I can definitely say that the rest was more attractive.
"Well then, please excuse me before I bother you..."
And Yaye-sama was about to leave.
Did this guy come here just to serve? You're kidding. If there was something wrong with Itsuki now, he might be the next lord, but even if he took on the kind of work that his servant would do, he wanted to meet Balears at first sight.
I look at Balears, and then I look at Tsuki-sama. I think my eyes are slightly distracted.
Itsuki smiled bitterly, then raised his hand and called out to Yae.
"I'm sorry for the night, but I need you to hang out a little longer." Yaye received a gift from Yuka-san. "
Well, from Sister Yuika?
After Yae-sama was elegantly surprised, he quickly took his seat.
I'm sure you'll be happy to stay with Balears for a little longer. I decided to look as far as I could to make sure my eyes weren't distracted.
"So, it's a rare gift from Sister Yuika." Did something happen? "
"There is one piece of news that you can expect in the future." It seems that the medicine is effective against rough skin, so he wants to try it. "
Medicine, is that it?
The atmosphere of Yae-sama tightens. As I saw in the temple, my spine stretched when my gaze met, and I began to read the letter handed over by Itsuki-sama.
Good, if this Yay-sama is your opponent, you don't have to look far.
While I was relieved, Yaye-sama finished reading and let out a deep breath of admiration.
“Hmm. This is another serious pharmacist's job, isn't it?”
Oh, even from the guru's point of view?
Yaye-sama nodded with a smile at the teasing Itsuki-sama.
“I think some of them have already tried it to see if it's okay or effective. Since the number of trials is still small, I would like you to carefully check whether there is any abnormality when we use it. Until now, there are not many pharmacists who care about after use."
Is that so?
"I often hear stories of seriousness from pharmacists and doctors who work with the lord clan, but the medicine on Ichii temporarily wipes out the pain and becomes heavier later, and the effect is diluted by old medicine."
Hmm, that's a problem.
"You're struggling in the temple, aren't you?" When we look at it, it seems that there are some things that the pharmacist can't easily solve, such as not getting the necessary materials, being far away from the patient, or dying without being able to tell the doctor what is needed. ”
"It's difficult. If you're simply being mean, I'll punish you... I'll let the Commercial Officer talk to you next time, so can you talk to me for a second?"
Oh, a conversation with the nobility. With such admiration, I wonder what kind of medicine I was dealing with.
Until now, I didn't care if it was an old medicine when I bought it, and I never asked if it was healed after selling it.
I wonder if I should be concerned about it from now on. But I have no idea how good or bad the medicine is.
"Well, I'll talk about the drugs that are on the market in the current territory at a later date... this medicine is a new industry that Sister Yuika thought about."
Onee-sama thinks this will sell, but how does it feel?
"You can expect quite a bit. If you're a Yuika-san, you won't have to tell a bad lie, so the effect won't be a problem. Then, what remains is the fact that Yuka-san is also using it."
Hmm. My sister is a good person.
I don't deny that, but Yaye listens to Itsuki's sister's pride in the way she's used to.
"After marriage, Sister Yuika barely went out from Noscura Village. Therefore, people remember Yuka-san at the time of marriage. For the Sacra people, it's a symbol of longing more than a royal princess.”
I admire Ye-sama's good head after all, leaving aside Itsuki-sama, who seems happy on her own.
When I heard from Yuika-sama, I couldn't think of anything.
For the Saqqula people, especially the women, Yuika-sama is a symbol of the yearning to be. This is what Yahweh says: even if you are a merchant, you hear a lot.
When I heard that I was traveling to Noscura Village, various ladies and generations of gentlemen asked me, "How are you, Yuka?"
Even now, she is so beautiful, and she is friendly with Lord Klein, even if she is single and poisonous to the eye!
If I tell you the truth as far as I can see, everyone will shop to their satisfaction.
The medicine that Yuka-sama uses to keep herself beautiful-that's how people will react when they ask, "How are you?"
It depends on the price, but I definitely want it.
"I see... not only does the medicine not work, but there are a lot of people jumping to the point that Yuka-sama is using it."
Unexpectedly, Yae-sama was a little surprised by the leaked words and pointed a smile at me.
"That's right. You're a merchant, aren't you?" I'm sure you understand. ”
"Ah, no, no. When I heard from Yuika-sama, I didn't notice anything at all. I was just surprised that Yuika-sama's hands were getting prettier, hahaha."
Suddenly he gets noticed and answers honestly in a hurry. I don't stretch my back and get to know you.
Well, Sister Yuika's hands were beautiful, right?
But to be honest, Yaye-sama got caught up in what I said.
"I heard that Sister Yuika also does a lot of housework. Yuika-sama's hand?"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I told Itsuki earlier... but when I saw her before, I knew that she was doing housework, but today I saw it as a woman's coveted hand."
The fact that Yuika-sama was a submissive, Yaye-sama clenched his hand in his chest.
When he made such a move, his gaze naturally went there... Yaye-sama's hands showed signs of waterworks for the title of Lord Clan.
"Yayoi has become more enthusiastic about cooking." If you still have time, you'll be receiving guidance from the chef in our kitchen. Today, I guess. "
Very convincing information from Mr. Itsuki. It should be noted that the majority of the convincing part stems from Itsuki looking at Balears while sneezing.
My sister will be a good wife. She will appeal, and Yayoi will turn bright red.
"Niisama Itsuki..."
"Hahaha, it's not like you're hiding anything, is it?" Even though I'm a member of the nobility, I can do my own thing at home, but it's home training! I think it's nice to be able to make a good meal. Right? "
Here, Itsuki-sama gave me more cover.
Of course, the tip of the spear was on Balears.
"That's right. I learned it myself at the military club, but I was so busy with work that I was completely dull..." You must be busy with the Yayoi, too. "
But this Ms Park didn't even say, "I'd like to try your food someday."
It's not like that here! The next conversation that didn't go on, when I sighed and looked at her face, I was worried that Itsuki-sama was no good.
However, the maiden didn't want to let go of the opportunity easily.
"No, no, no, no, no, no..." I hear that Sir Georges is busy a lot, and yes, even if I make it, I have a lot of money left over to eat alone... if you don't mind, I really hope you don't mind, but if you want to take it with you next time... "
The conversation that Balears broke was well connected!
I accidentally grabbed my hand on my lap. Itsuki-sama did the same thing. As always, Nori is good, former commander!
All I had to do was nod. I wouldn't say no to Balears either.
"No, I'm sorry about the boulders." Even though the Yayoi officials are busy, I didn't mean to do that. "
When Balears said something stupid, I gently curled my elbow as my best friend and made him shut up.
"Good for you, Balears!" You've been home since the sun went down! At that time, it will be difficult to buy dinner and go home! Yae-sama can also enter and exit the Regent's Palace, so it's easy to get in and out! "
Your tone has collapsed in front of a great man, but yes, your behavior is worse for my heart!
Fortunately, both Itsuki and Yaye seemed to appreciate the elbow in the ballet more than my words, and both smiled very similarly--Thank you! I felt like I was...
"Now! Now that we've cleared up Balears' dining problem, let's toast to the difficult story around here!"
"Yes, let's toast."
Itsuki-sama and Yaye-sama fold in to summarize the story. Of course, I agree with that smile.
I feel like the medicine has gone somewhere in the end, but there's nothing you can do about it.
You can't fix the flow of the conversation from here on out for a pedestrian with a lower end or a lower end. I can see that Balears and Yaye are more important to these people in the future.
In the meantime, I gave you the letter and went as far as to ask Yaye-sama to use it. As a pedestrian with only Balears behind his back, you can say that he has done a minimal job. I want you to tell me.
I saw the red hair of Balears and flew a prayer to the red hair of Noscura Village.
While I was looking at the distance, Yae-sama who bought a drink and went out -- that's the role that has the closest chance to get to Balears -- would give me a drink too.
At that time, I was thanked in a small voice.
"Thank you so much..." Don't worry about talking about the medicine. I will distribute it to my maidservants as well. "
Oh, that's very helpful.
The amount of prayers for red hair in Noscura Village has decreased dramatically. I won't lose it. Can you trust me as a good trader now, Ash-kun!?
Well then... I think something special happened, so here's to you!
Ituki-sama toasted the miserable celebration.
Only Balears had a strange face, but I was convinced of the rest, so I didn't hesitate to pass over the poured wine.
Ah, this is delicious. The liquor that the lord's agent brought is excellent.
When I felt relieved that the medicine was going to work, and a bite of wine slipped down my throat, my stomach suddenly made a racket of hunger.
There was a lot of noise... and the three of them didn't get angry or laugh, but looked worried.
Well, I was alarmed at the end. I'm so embarrassed...!
"I'm sorry... by the way, I haven't eaten anything since lunch."
For now, apologize, but next time... eh, what else am I supposed to do with this air?
Can I go now? I'm too embarrassed to go home. When I turned my face to face the most familiar Balearic, my face turned harsh.
"You're telling me you work too much." Even if I'm a stone's thrower, I'm eating properly at noon. "
There was no time to say back to Balears' scolding that the flow from Yuika-sama's call to this point was not enough. Yaye-sama had just pushed into Balears.
Huh? Does that make Baleas sound like he's still having dinner?
"I'm busy with work..."
Balears' eyes swim and Yae-sama's face turns "frozen".
And the master of the hall, who was listening to everything, was burning with a sense of mission as a welcoming side.
"This is not good." It is a disgrace for our family to return the guests who came to the lord's house hungry, even without famine. I'll bring you what's in the kitchen. "
Ah, you're not going to change around here until you get up quickly, Master Yitsuki.
Let's get it, not bring it. I will never forget the fact that this man went to collect his own firewood when he was a camp guard.
Itsuki-sama made a fuss everywhere she went and searched the woods until sunset.
I was terrified. The last one, in the woods, was so dark that I thought I'd finally found Itsuki, and I called out to him, and he was a bear.
You screamed. The bear was surprised and ran away, so I was glad, but I felt my life was in danger.
When I remembered, my spine throbbed, so I hurriedly stopped Itsuki-sama.
"No, no, you don't have to do that." It's all right just because it's here. It was my carelessness that ate away. ”
In my words, Itsuki-sama nodded loudly,
"I would say careless, but it's probably because you were desperate to deliver this package."
He laid his hand on the cloth wrap prepared by Yuika-sama and affirmed it in a strong tone.
"I did my best to put myself into one job." You can thank me for your hard work. "
Oh, is that so?
Thank you. If it's a meal, it's an honorarium from a great lady who acts on behalf of the lord.
I was just carrying my luggage and forgetting to eat. I'm full of confusion.
"That's right. I was so desperate to forget my meal that I was able to protect my important luggage from the village to the capital." Once I know what you're doing, I'm sure your sister will be delighted. "
"No, no, I've been talking about Daewoo for a while now." I had a lot of things to do with myself..... "
I was convinced that I was so puzzled by the words I had spoken.
That's why I was desperate. The villagers' change was misled, and it was cornered, and they were desperate for what they deserved.
If I get praised, I'll be restless.
Itsuki-sama, I just wanted to be a little desperate and I don't want to be thanked.
"Hmm, for a reason. Hmm, for a reason."
"Of course," Itsuki nodded.
"Well, that sounds like a lot of business to you." If your sister asks you, it will be difficult for you to say no, and you should think about your future relationship with Noscura Village. For a number of other reasons, carrying this luggage has become such a huge task for you. ”
Everything that was said was true.
The biggest reason is included in "various", but for me, there was enough reason to forget about meals.
Not only is it inconvenient, but it's also quite convenient. Specifically, as a merchant, you earn more money.
That's why I'm not asking you to thank me.
I thought so, but itki-sama was different.
“Everyone has the same reason. I'm also working hard every day as a lord substitute, but there's a good reason for that."
Often scolded, he smiled bitterly, and Itsuki told him why he would do his best.
"It's not just because I was born like this, but I have a big feeling that if you don't worry about the aftermath of your sister's marriage. Besides, I don't want my wife to think I'm a pathetic man. The job of the lord's deputy is honest and tight, but the reason I'm able to do it is because I want to be honored as such a man."
Oh, is that so?
It's easier to understand than I thought.
I can see that there are people who want to look good as men. He was a lava rock, a drunken nobleman in a guardhouse, and a friendly man.
"I work for such personal reasons, but I am still praised and thanked for my work." At that time, I won't hold back. If you admit it like that, I'll be glad to do my best again, so I'll laugh and accept it. "
The lord's substitute floated a childish smile with his chest stretched open.
"Imagine that, too." If this medicine sells, the villagers of Noscura Village will be delighted, starting with their sister. My sister will thank Quid for her improvement. "
Would you be grateful?
Is that a bit unpleasant, but beautiful Yuika-sama laughing, or does Bishop Folke remember my name properly, or does Ash-kun forgive me? That's why the silent van-san--no, the van-san doesn't change, definitely.
I imagined it, and it was just a little laughing.
”I'd be glad if you'd thank me... this is interesting, I'm sure”
When I nodded with a smile, it seemed so, and Itsuki-sama was somewhat proud.
"That said, the villagers are full of life, so they may be limited to giving thanks." That's why I can give you a big thank-you. In the meantime, it's good to go home with a full meal today. "
I see.
I always wanted to make things easier.
When I was in the realm as a guard, and when I became a pedestrian, I lived in search of the gold I was waiting to be picked up, thinking that it should have fallen somewhere.
In the end, there was no such convenient story anywhere, and when I could easily make money, I misled the change, looked at my painful eyes, and started to do my work with a little difficulty.
And here it is.
"Well then... if that's the case, thank you for accepting it."
The fallen gold coins were nowhere to be found.
But I met someone who took my hand and handed me the gold.
I see.
This is how I got what I wanted.
A palm gripping naturally as though it was springing up. There is, of course, nothing in it.
But there was certainly a grip on something shining.