Marquis' Express Butler

There was a very small piece of text in the note. The size of the paper was limited, showing traces of struggle to contain as much information as possible.

Eluna's handwriting was very good, but the writing was so small that it was difficult to accurately identify the content.

But we shared some tips with Mana.

Eluna thinks I can read this, and it's this small.

There is a good way.

I injected Mana into my eyes, lifted my eyes slightly, and then began to read the writing.

I met the Master of the Delfino Merchant Guild. I heard an interesting story in the way you told me just before you met. Delfino was continuing to investigate Sapiella's infamy. And he said, ‘Dispose of all first plans. Let's move on to the main dish. Discard all relevant data and evidence.’ It seems that it has something to do with what you are doing personally. I hope that was helpful enough.

That was the end of the story.

After picking up Mana, the note returns to its original shape with nothing written on it. I folded it gently and put it in my arms.

The content was shorter but more meaningful.

“Abandon the first plan? ”

I was convinced. The Delfino Merchant Guild is behind the kidnapping of Sapiella's beloved.

It's not just about intuition. Because the message in that box I found at the Alcaine Merchant Guild warehouse and the context of the conversation Eluna overheard is almost similar.

“At the end of the book in the secret box, there was this expression. Sapiella's infamy has been successfully abducted to achieve our first objective. ”

The first and the first that Eluna heard were probably referring to the same. Otherwise, the Delfino Merchants Guild won't investigate Sapiella's infamy.

Other than that, there were quite a few voices suspicious of the Earl of Astria. Previously, when I joined a meeting with Confucius Hamel, a Confucius named Pushkin asked me to investigate the Delfino Merchant Guild.

My thoughts grew deeper.

“If we abort all the first plans...... there won't be any more dangers for the young lady. ”

But that's never a positive sign.

Delfino said he was going to go with his mouth to the main dish. That means something more dangerous and difficult might happen.

Taking all this into account, we can infer that the Delfino Merchant Guild is planning a massive attack on the late Adeline writer.

“Maybe the real start is now. ”

I sighed.

I've got a clue, but it's just a piece of the puzzle and the tip of the iceberg. We still lacked clues and information to look at the whole thing.

“Then why go after the erl? ”

Of course, it is admitted that the Delfino Merchant Guild is a huge organization within five fingers of the continent, but it cannot be that only one of the Guild surpasses the Marquis.

“There must be other forces involved. ”

It was more reasonable to think so. Then who is planning with the merchant guild?

“Earl Astria. ”

It was the simplest possible inference, without exception. Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, it was a huge yield in narrowing the scope.

“I need to get Elona a present. ”

I took a look at the rest of the notes.

The note was not enchanted. According to the handwriting, this doesn't look like much, either, but the message wasn't long.

The forehead exchanges messages by placing a note on both legs of the pigeon. Because of this, the amount of information that can be put is limited.

People who can write small and properly like Eluna usually end up with a few sentences.

As a result of a meeting with the Delfino Master, the Delfino Merchant Guild is making a move to enter Adeline territory. Some formal business agreements have been proposed. This is similar to the interest we had in the fountain pen at the other top. Everything is proceeding as the Master predicted.

Our commerce has a short history, but it is the hottest word of mouth these days. It was because word of mouth was spreading rapidly, exposing the high-end and generic fountain pen.

If the fountain pen were just a few gold pieces, none of this would have happened.

But even the ordinary ones were sold for 1,000 gold. Of course, the wealthy nobles will have to pay attention.

So even if you're not the Delfino Merchant Guild, you'll want to take away our crafting know-how from the other merchants.

“But it won't be easy. I've already used my hands. ”

We already have the relevant patents, so if someone steals our technology or delivers something copied, we can immediately take a huge reward.

So the other merchants were trying to make our products through a business agreement.

You can't give up a skill without going crazy.

I am not particularly concerned about Spinel, the only key person who understands my drawings.

He was showing me the utmost trust as a loyalty rank. For the time being, I can only concentrate on making products.

“Then it's my turn to reply. ”

When I got up on the bench, I went back to the Seoseo-gu Center. The kind man who treated me recognized me and led me directly to my seat.

“Isn't this Soo-hyun? Did I miss anything? ”

That's very kind of him. I want to sit at the top of our main desk. We'll scout it out later.

“That's not it. I'd like to reply right away. ”

“Oh, I see. So let me get you a handwriting kit and a note. ”

The man handed me a pen, ink, and two little notes. I returned a note, since I didn't need a long note to reply.

My notes were simple.

I arrived safely in the Royal Road. Check it out. Stay on it.

The rest will take care of themselves as instructed.

This is the end of Mattis' work, and I left the Centre for the Front and West to take a look around. I followed the signs to the commercial district.

It's time to invest in me.

* * *

I found a street full of bookstores in the commercial district. There were still several shops selling books, although they were not as good as photographing books in factories.

In the territory of Adeline, there was also a place where books could be rented. There were mostly commercial novels, but I heard that the colonists were quite fond of them.

I would also like to try the book business in the name of my company later. You know, make a newspaper or something and put in a novel.

The more gold you can mobilize, the more business items you start to have.

“Better than a normal bookstore, right? ”

I came here to get the grimoire. Unfortunately, there are very few grimoires in the Adeline library.

I don't know what it looked like, but I decided to hit it first. I'm wearing cotton wool now, so I don't have to worry about exposing myself.

Even if people look at me strangely, I can only be embarrassed for a moment. The power I gain is worth more than that.

“Let me ask you a question. Lady.”

I took off my hood and grabbed the passing woman. I was flattered by the adeline family's unique way of saying hello.

“Oh, what's going on? ”

“Is there a place around here that sells old books? It's the first time the royal family has been around. ”

“Oh, an old bookstore. ”

With the help of a cute lady, I was able to set foot in a hidden bookstore. Unfortunately, I had to refuse to ask her out.

I put the hood back on and went inside, and a strange smell of paper and ink pierced my nose. The host of old age quickly approached.

“I don't believe you've met this person before. What are you looking for? ”

“Do you have any books about magic? ”

“Magic?”

The bookkeeper opened his eyes slightly and asked. I stared at you with a stern look and said, "What's wrong?" The owner was surprised.

“Heheh heh. It can't be, but are you a wizard...?" ”

I rewrote my hood to make the pages sell less, but it looks like a wizard. I take off my hood, sliding open my robe to reveal my sword.

“No. I'm studying ancient magic. ”

“Oh! You must be the Academy lady. Many apologies.”

I saw fine lines around the host's eyes. It feels like a good customer has come to me in a long time.

“Is there a grimoire here? ”

“Of course there is. There aren't that many people looking for a grimoire. It's useless. It used to be used to learn magic, but it's rarely sold these days. I look for researchers sometimes. ”

“Tell me which side you're on. ”

“Come this way. ”

The host freely walked me inside the maze.

After 'Mana's dusk’, it was almost impossible to acquire magic using a magic book. It's because people can't feel Mana.

Very few people could feel Mana, and they learned magic by connecting the towers instead of books.

And it is said to be hidden or hidden by a magical barrier. So more and more people forget.

In other words, the grimoire has become a more fun and pragmatic collection than fiction.

So I thought the book might be rolling around somewhere. And the prediction was right.

The host stopped walking on a bookshelf full of grimoires.

“Right here. Every single one of these bookshelves is a grimoire. There are probably things that could help you. ”

“What's the price?"

“All the grimoires are sold for 1 gold per book. ”

“Expensive.”

As I looked at the egg, the host smiled and suggested.

“No wonder old books are expensive. Heheh heh. But if you buy more than one, I'll give you a discount. Yes.”

I just waited for the word to come out. I'm not just here to buy a book or two.

“Is it OK to ship? ”

“Shipping……. ”

“Can you take me to the mansion? I can't carry it because it's heavy. ”

“Then I can send you as much as you want. ”

Then I took out a bag of money from my arms. I handed it to the host and said a few words. The host was surprised when he opened his pockets.

“I'll buy all the grimoires here, so please deliver them to the Adeline Manor. The recipient is Dylan.”

“Yes? All of them? ”

“Yes. All of them. Not enough money?”

“No way, that's enough. ”

The host smiled with yellow teeth, and I left the bookstore.

* * *

That night, everything was in my hands as the bookstore owner promised.

It was almost 50 books. Everyone tried to move the book because it was bigger than the human face. My loyal servant Arthurs has suffered.

And I was stuck alone in the room, going through the grimoire.

“It must have been a long time ago. ”

Some were crumbling over the bookshelf and some were missing pages. I had a headache with a very difficult sentence, but it was harder to understand.

But it was also the beauty of self-study.

If we desperately find one clue, we will be lost from then on.

I don't care about thousands of years of magical history. Nothing to be afraid of. I'll show you my appreciation, armed with modern knowledge made by many genius scholars.

I have to shoot a fireball today....

Knock, knock.

Then you hear a knock.