8
"By the way, Master Lecan, I must thank you"
"Yeah?"
"My shop was granted access to the Wazlov family"
"Hmm?"
"The artisans of the Wazlov family provide a lot of advice and guidance on the processing and finishing of products," he said, "like delivering wood crafts and furs from the North."
"Is that good for your business?
"Absolutely! The mere fact that we were allowed access to the Wazlov family is undesirable. You can't do business directly with the Wazlov family, even in the top stores in Bantaroy. In the meantime, you can learn the skills of the Wazlov family's handlers. It's so wonderful, never again."
"Right. Good for you."
"Thanks to Lecan."
I didn't do anything.
"I, the Marquis, have allowed me to see you. To the Marquis himself."
"Ho."
"I was allowed to sit in front of the Marquis, and I even got tea. I also heard about Master Lecan's Parsimo tread at that time. In the days of the nobles of the King's capital, do you think they are now of great interest? The Marquis said. My cousin's fiancée, Adventurer Lekan. I'm asking you to stay at home."
"Hmm?"
"I mean, it's more than just an exchange of products. Let's just say it's inside you, but you treated me like a buddy. And I got this medal."
The medal that Cheney showed me was a big gold one, with beautiful silver chains.
"If we put this up, we can proceed with the carriage in front of the main building of the Wazlov family without anyone doing anything."
"You're one of mine. But that's what I told Manfrey."
"Dear Lecan,"
"I guess Manfrey distracted me. But, Cheney, you don't have to worry about me. Your business is your freedom."
"That's what I'm saying here. From your concern for my shop, may you proceed as you please without narrowing the path to be taken."
"I don't need to worry about that. I live my way."
"Speaking of which, I did."
The two looked at each other and laughed heavily.
"Is there such a thing as a vendetta permit?
"Yeah. There is. Although it is not often issued. In Lecan's story, Lord Chaddah would issue a permit for a young man named Lintos, but it seemed strange."
"What do you mean?"
"In the first place, nobility is a piece of cake between nobles, and the lords will not issue anything like a hate permit, even if they make a ruling. Even in the case of common people, permits are rarely issued beforehand, usually after a vendetta has been waged, it is ruled whether it was a legitimate vengeance. In this case, the avenged side will be punished if it becomes clear that there is no fault on the avenged side and that there is a great sin on the avenged side"
"I guess that's right"
"With a hate permit, you can apply for a duel with your opponent. Instead, the other person also has a right of return. But in this case, Lord Lintos will be at a disadvantage if you sign up for a duel or something, because the avenged side can have a greater amount of combat power. Besides, I wonder how far the vengeance permits issued by Lord Chaddah are valid for merchants in Rottle."
"I see. That's weird indeed."
"However, if Lord Keras of the Mace Chamber of Commerce put a lot of money on him and worked for Lord Chaddah, it is possible that an avenge permit will be issued. You will also be able to prepare a powerful helper knife. If we do that, the Mace Chamber of Commerce will be hated by Lord Rottle."
"Is that what this is?"
"Lords are more profitable than merchants. And take care of something that's incredibly dignified by merchants. Failure to protect the leading merchants in Rottle who are dealing with the Rottle Lords will result in loss of profits and decency."
"Oh, I guess that's right"
While having a conversation with Cheney, Lekan enjoyed a lot of booze and cooking.
When I left the private room, Pooch's appearance was gone.
Then two evenings later, when Lekan went to the dining room, Cheney, Van Damme and Nilft were coming to the store first.
"Nilft, please report your findings to Lecan."
"Yes, Master Lecan. Hotan and Nuga were aliases along with"
"What?"
"I suspected it wasn't. When you make a covenant with the gods and make a covenant, it has to be your real name, so naturally Lord Rottle knew your real names."
"Is it a pseudonym, not a rename?
"Dear Lecan. Unless you make a legitimate rename recognized by the gods in this world, you may just lose protection or buy the wrath of the gods. Changing your name means so much."
"Is that what this is about? So, what's their real names?"
"The guy named Hortan was Caven, and the guy named Nooga was Zeahad. And these two are changing their faces, too."
"Change your face?
"Yes, supposedly due to the magic of Transformation."
"No. Those two didn't keep their magic together all the time."
"Dear Lecan. Transformation is a magic that alters the shape of some parts of your body. Once magic has been exercised, there is no magic."
"Speaking of which, Transformation was not a mental or perceptual system, but a physical system."
"Yes. And if you change your face in [Transformation], it's usually the original face shadow that remains. Because if you change your face too big, your face will collapse or die."
"Wow. Really?"
"Yes, and Master Lecan, Hortan will give a pot of treasure to Lord Rottle in four days. After that day, when Lady Cheney and Lady Lecan visit Lord Rottle with a few of his squire to greet him, the room is decorated with its pot. Even if Lekan puts an appraisal in the pot, the servants of the Lordship will look no further."
"Made a deal. He used to get me that far."
"I'm afraid so."
"Cheney. This man is useless."
When Lecan left the private room, Pooch was eating at the store.
I laughed and waved. I thought I'd ignore it and pass by, but I changed my mind. Rekan turned to Pooch and approached him slightly.
Pooch's face sparkled with joy and anticipation.
Lecan grates the pussy sitting at the table.
"Poop."
"Yes. Sir."
"I don't need you."