Marquis' Express Butler

There are several auction houses in the city of Adelina, which is the center of the territory.

If there was a place where ordinary people could participate, there was a place where only people who met special standards could get information and enter.

I chose the latter, of course.

Among them, I found an auction house rumored to be lined up with valuable items. His name is Nobles. The ear flows from the name.

However, the ability to participate in auctions is not limited to nobles. Someone who was certified to have more than one asset could attend.

In other words, it was a hotspot for rich people.

Among them, I entered the building of the Auction House Nobles.

“Welcome. Customer.”

There was a male and female employee standing at the desk in the middle. Putting my hands together on the ship seemed very respectful and reliable.

I feel like I've seen him somewhere. Oh, right. It feels a little like a bank.

“Excuse me, where are you from? ”

“I have booked an appointment for today. This is Suhyun of the Mathis Chamber. ”

“Please wait a moment. ”

A male employee checks the paperwork and smiles and extends his arm toward the stairs.

“Soo-hyun. Your booking is confirmed. We'll walk you up. ”

I followed him up the stairs.

The buildings in Novelis were very great. The decoration, as well as the marble on the stairs and hallways, gave a very luxurious feeling. It seemed like a good place to gather precious items.

Not only the design, but also the private guards stationed everywhere were a little different from the regular soldiers. Wearing a longsword and dagger, I was well armed enough to wear light armor.

They were dressed in uniform, standing guard, and on patrol in groups.

It was a landscape that reminded me of the word "iron guard."

“This way. If you go in and wait, your manager will advise you. ”

“Thank you."

I greeted them calmly and went inside. It was a small meeting room, seated on a couch for four and a low table. The windows are covered with blackout curtains.

As I was sitting there, the door opened and a blonde young man came inside. I was wearing a blue suit, but I liked the fit because I was tall.

He greets you with a good smile.

“I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I've had a little bit of a session today. ”

“No, I just got here, too. ”

“Come on, have a seat. ”

We lightly shook hands and sat face to face on the couch. The man opened the file and quickly went through the contents with his eyes.

“Let's see...... I heard you're from Mathis. Is John Su-hyun right? ”

“That's right.”

“That's a rare name. Anyway, nice to meet you. My name is Salla. I'm a manager at Novelis, and I hope you have a good relationship moving forward. ”

He smiled commercially. And he told the staff who followed him to prepare a cup of tea. Special mention of a high-end car.

“Thank you for your hospitality. ”

“Hospitality, you're welcome. We've also looked at the Mathis Chamber of Commerce, as we have a lot of information. There were some interesting things that came out. ”

“Looks like the rumors are already spreading. ”

“Yes, it's a good thing. ”

For the second time, the fountain pen was awarded a company founding certificate very quickly. There was an appropriate lobby in the background, but selling the general fountain pen to the administrative officer was a big deal.

You couldn't easily refuse our proposal as a newborn because you could have prevented the fast accreditation itself from being endorsed by some authority.

In that situation, we said we would put something very important into the auction. So I have to be interested.

“You mentioned that Sala is a manager, what specifically does she do? I've never been to an auction house before. ”

I asked him what rank he was in. Excuse me, I twisted my head a little.

“Well, simply put, you're in charge. They're checking and registering auctions. I've been working here for about three years. Before that, I worked in a little auction house. ”

“I see.”

I nodded.

Unfortunately, there were no high-ranking people in Novelis. The manager in front of me was young and didn't look that experienced.

But I can't help it. That's exactly what we have here.

You can't get enough of your first drink.

Now we have to work hard to build a company and change that perception slowly.

“Now it's my turn to ask. I heard that Mathis is a recently established company, what is your main business? ”

“Manufacturing for now. ”

“Manufacturing…… I can't imagine how much fun that would be. ”

It's true, the distribution sector is much more profitable. It's impossible to mass produce without a factory.

Of course, that's when I'm not around.

It's not for me to pull out the valuables of any premium with a fountain pen and a ball pen.

“You're not gonna make much money compared to the distribution business or the mercenary business. But we're different. One of them is the item that you want to register in the auction house. ”

“Maybe……. ”

“I'd like to return the same ballpoint pen that Lord Kronos uses to the auction house. ”

My words made my manager's eyes sparkle. For a moment there was silence and tension in the small conference room. It was also proof that it was such a great thing.

“If so, are the shapes or functions exactly the same? ”

“Yes, there are only three fountains in the world. I'm going to put one of them in the auction house. ”

“Oh.”

I smiled at the manager's mouth because he was assigned something great compared to three years of experience. I'll get the incentive money.

The excitement subsides for a moment, and Salla explains calmly again.

“We are pre-booked, and have been receiving goods for a month before the auction opens. I have to forward information to my members about the items in the auction in advance. ”

“But there are exceptions, right? ”

Sala nods.

“In this case, it would be a special auction. The fountain pen, which is the word of mouth nowadays, and no one would complain if it was a high-end version of the late Viceroy. ”

“Of course.”

I didn't hide my satisfied expression. The manager's doing a good job.

I asked the questions honestly.

“How is auction starting price determined? ”

“There are several criteria. based on the number of identical objects, socio-cultural values, utility, aesthetic values, etc. ”

“That's tricky.”

Then I pulled out a high-end fountain pen from my arms. The box was opened, and a sleek, luxurious fountain pen appeared.

The meaning was simple.

How much would you charge?

Salla shrugs, smiling, "Don't worry."

“Hahaha. You must be very curious. In fact, I thought you might come with this fountain pen. So we had an internal disagreement. Can I ask you a question before I do? ”

“Go ahead.”

“If you go through the auction house in the Royal Road, you will be able to get much more expensive... I'm curious why you chose our Nobles. ”

You're being honest. If I was a manager trainer, I would have given you a store.

“We need a rapid transition. I've heard that it takes a long time to prepare and work in the royal provinces. ”

“I see. You're right. If you need a payday, I'd like to make an immediate purchase from Novelis, how about that……. ”

He cautiously suggested, and I raised my hands and expressed my intention to refuse.

“Money is money, but I want to see how my product gets evaluated in the auction house. ”

“Hahaha, don't mind too much. Just in case. So let me tell you the estimated starting price. ”

Sala hands over a few of her documents and focuses on them.

“Well, this fountain pen auction starts at 5,000 gold. ”

Five grand? You're saltier than I thought. I thought you'd do 10,000.

She covers up the paperwork and adds something immediately, making sure she reads the dislike.

“Don't worry too much. That's just the starting price, and if you actually go into the auction, it's going to be tens of times more expensive. ”

“You must have some experience with this, how much do you see winning bid? ”

“This item……. ”

Sala smiled and tilted her head while looking at the fourteen thousand year old pen.

“I can't even imagine. Personally, I wonder how much it's going to cost. ”

It also meant that there could be an unimaginable price. I nodded and tasted the tea at the table.

* * *

After removing the cotton wool, I changed my clothes in the room and headed to the warehouse outside the mansion. Here, all preparations for the Royal Road are underway.

It was only a short departure, so a busy scene was unfolding, such as various items and wagons being repaired with the hands of various people.

On one side, the elite troops were training. I would get escort assistance from the route, but I couldn't help but prepare for the similarity.

“Executive Assistant?”

It was Arwen who called my temporary title. I paused.

“Food and general goods are all ready. There's nothing left to touch in the cargo hold. ”

I took a closer look at the documents she handed over. After completing the check, she handed the documents back to her.

“You might want to add a little more dry. Maybe something will happen to you. I don't know about the others, but you shouldn't starve. ”

“Got it.”

I felt strange as if I had become her boss. I don't know if it was just the two of us, but there were a lot of people here, so I had to use respect.

The Executive Assistant has the same authority as the Acolyte. The 20th Cavalry, as well as Arthur and all the maids, must follow my orders.

It's a bit annoying, but I don't care if Arthur can help the cavalry.

Arthurs was working on a very good riding technique. According to the status window, the rank is A. So he naturally passed on his knowledge to the soldiers and gained their trust through a few demonstrations.

“Excellent preparation. Is the wagon all right? ”

“The inspection will be over by tonight. They changed all the parts to new ones, and they said it wouldn't break. ”

“It just breaks down. ”

Arwen covers her mouth and smiles. We walk out of the warehouse alone. Then Arwen was able to half-talk.

“Aren't you going to the lady's residence today? ”

“I told you to prepare for the Royal Road if nothing special happened. If anything happens, they'll reach out to the warehouse. ”

“I think you're amazing. ”

Suddenly, I turn my head toward her. She smiles at the sky.

“Even for a temp job, you've become a lady's secretary, right? I don't think it's my job to be a butler anymore. I feel like I'm going up higher and higher. ”

“You don't know what people do. And he could disappear overnight, like Sir Cornell. Scary place.”

“No way, that's not going to happen. ”

“Why do you think that is? ”

Arwen hesitates for a moment, smiling brightly. And he looked at me and said,

“Dylan, he's a good man. ”

The wind blows.