Afternoon in a few days.

Ichiran was taking Zirconia to visit Isteria's luxury commercial section.

The two outfits are different than usual, simple blank civilian clothes.

He wears a cape on his shoulder and holds a Zuta bag, dressed like a traveller.

Zirconia tied her hair behind her neck to one, to the point of rest, but in disguise.

Usually my face is cracked because I often go to military related facilities, but I rarely face to face with the general public.

Different outfits and hairstyles change your impressions, so even if you've seen Zirconia's face once or twice, you won't have to worry about finding out.

The underdeveloped mass media, this world makes it possible to be an artist.

"It's this grocery store. When I visited you before, you bought some items."

"... I didn't know you had such a grand store, but you were cheating on the eyes of the law"

Last night, Ichirana told Narson and Zirconia that the old lady at the grocery store had bought her ocerinas and red crystals.

I wanted to explain that even rare items are people with a pipe to sell without making rumors, but when I heard that explanation, Narson said, "I want to explore the character of the person before I take the deal."

In the plans initially made by Ichigo and Zirconia, negotiations were to be held in the name of the Istel family first.

But before that, Narson said, if he took the same negotiations as last time while hiding his identity, he needed to figure out what kind of response the old lady would take.

If the old lady responded the same way she did last time, it would mean that she only had that degree of head.

Considering the possibility that Yiliang is purchasing information elsewhere, if you don't have enough head to disclose a certain amount of information in advance of Yiliang or to provide a taste here, it's not very much, but it's not something you could have used.

Incidentally, he also told the Narsons that Ichiyoshi had visited Isteria with the Vallettas before.

I answered because they asked me how I visited the grocery store, but Zirconia looked very surprised when I told them that I had also encountered Reese and the others in the process.

Narson had previously remembered how Eira reacted when she looked at each other with a good idea, or nodded as she was convinced, "Is that what happened?"

"No, I still don't know if you're habitually scamming."

"That is true, but there is no question that it is a shop that is profitable by committing fraud. I don't really feel comfortable borrowing the hands of people like this..."

"That's true, but you should use whatever you can use at this time. You should meditate on some things."

When Ichigo said that to Zirconia, who was clouding her expression, Zirconia gave her a decent look for a moment.

But soon, he grins with pleasure.

"Hmm? What's wrong?

"Hehe, it's nothing. Mr. Kazra is right, not if you care about the details, is he? But..."

Zirconia said so, putting her hand on the waist on the back side hidden in the cape.

"Be careful when negotiating. I don't think so, but maybe the other party will do a rough imitation. It's not strange to have one or two of the caution sticks because it's a fraudulent shop."

Just in case, Zirconia is sneaking a dagger under her cape.

If the negotiations don't go the way you think they do, and it becomes a disturbing flow and something like a caution stick comes out, they say she'll deal with them.

Narson tells me that no one can fathom her with a weapon, but I want to avoid noisy developments if I can.

Zirconia, not Isaac or Havel, accompanies her simply because she stands far more arm than they do.

He can deal with things like that because the number of experience in action is not comparable to others.

In addition, there is the idea that the companion would be more alert to the woman than to the man.

"Okay. But even if it does, think about running away rather than responding. It's boring to get hurt like this."

"Right. Well, if it gets noisy, I think it's okay first, because there's supposed to be a private soldier hiding and waiting to go in. Unless we're taken hostage."

That said, Zirconia smiled softly and went inside the store.

"Hi, I need you to buy me something out"

Once inside the store, Ichirano proceeded to the back and spoke to the old lady, who was sitting and making a statement just as she had done when she had previously visited.

"Yes, there you are... oh, you sure are..."

When the old lady looked up, she raised her eyebrows as she was surprised to see a good face.

"Yeah, he's the one who got the jewels bought out during this time. I've got a few things I'd like you to buy out again..."

"Let's see. I'll buy you as much as I want, I'll take care of it.... By the way, what about your sister?

Zirconia smiled at the old lady as she ran her gaze slightly into the store.

"I am the wife of this man. I told my husband I couldn't, and he brought me with him."

"Well, this is another much prettier wife. You don't look like you're gonna do it."

"Well, thank you... I'm talking about the jewels."

"Wait a minute."

When the old lady said so, she took a sign that said 'in preparation', which was placed in the corner of the store, and installed it at the entrance to the store.

"That's it. Let's talk in the back room just in case."

As the old lady walked into the back of the building, Zirconia pulled back a good attempt to follow.

"... I'll go first. Never leave."

When he hears that, Zirconia follows the old lady as she enters the back.

Ichirano followed Zirconia and crept through the door.

"You guys, you can stop working today."

In the back room, there were six girls.

The years range from about six to mid-teens, and they fall apart.

With needles and knives in their hands, the girls sit on the floor and hit the manufacture of leather goods such as shoes and gloves.

Inside the room was a long table, and a fireplace was installed.

"Oh, but..."

To the words of the old lady, one of the girls raised her voice as bewildered.

The other girls also turn their anxious eyes to the old lady.

"Hmm?... Oh, you don't have to worry. I'll give you your wages for today"

The old lady took the cloth bag out of her nose and handed it to the girl who was nearby.

The girl is opening the bag immediately and checking the money inside.

"It's only past noon, and why don't you go to the river to pick up the round stone I taught you during this time? You can take the basket there."

"Yes, thank you. Guys, let's go?

When the girls bowed their heads to the old lady, they left with the basket they had left in their room.

"Sit back properly on the chair there. Let's make some tea."

The old lady waits for the girls to leave and recommends the chair to Ichigo and Zirconia.

"No, I have plans for a hurry after this...... I'd like to start trading right away"

"Mm-hmm. Then let's do it."

When Zirconia said no to the tea, the old lady sat straight in the chair without looking particularly concerned.

Following the old lady, Ichigo and Zirconia also sit back in the chair.

"Well, what did you bring me today?

"We've got some of the same gems we sold last time.... By the way, what about the girls now?

Yiliang asks while removing the cloth sachet from the Zuda bag.

"I get a lot of things done on a daily basis. Kids have to pay cheaper."

Saying so, the old lady took the sachet, whichever, and took the jewel inside and put it in the palm of her hand.

"Well, this is another stunning item."

Looking at the jewels placed in her palm, the old lady nodded satisfactorily.

The jewels that Ichigo brought this time are Lapis Lazuli, Turkish Stone and Red Crystal cut into true circles.

Unlike the last item sold to the old lady, there is no transparency, but a darker color.

"All right, let's buy one for 6,000 al. 18,000 al for three."

"Fuck you...... Huh?

"It's 6,000 Al. It's too rare to offer a large amount of money, but it's not a bad amount."

Rounding her eyes, the old lady smiled.

Zirconia, sitting next to her, listens closely to the two, especially without changing her expression.

"Um, wasn't the pink clear gem I brought last time, 2500 Al, for sure?

"I'm sorry, I bought a lot of it then. This time, let's buy it at the right price. Of course not."

Ichigo turns a lot of gaze at the old lady who answers without looking bad.

"Why didn't you pluck it this time? If you could sell that high, you could have made some money by fooling me again."

"You decide because you want to make money in the future. If I could fool you again, if you noticed it later and went anywhere else, it would be like this. Apparently, you have a knob where you can continue to get gems. I thought we should make each other money and put it in circles."

"... or, in fact, I still miss you"

"I'll show you the books. Wait a minute."

When Yiliang turned her suspicious gaze, the old lady quickly stood up and went back to the store.

"... Mr. Zirconia, apparently, he can use it."

"Right. It doesn't seem like we should just cheat and make a profit. I am concerned about the number of people I can trade at a time and the route of sale......"

"Sure, I wonder where you're selling it off...... where the hell is anyone buying it"

When the two of them were having such a conversation, the old lady with the books came back.

"You kept me waiting. Look, it says here the value of the jewels I bought last time."

When the old lady sat in the chair, she opened the books and gave them to the two of them.

The books bound with leather paper contain a surprising description of the name and price of the goods sold and bought.

Zirconia glanced at the part where it said 'pink obsidian' with her finger.

"I wonder about this. The selling price…"

"... eh, 3500 Al!?

"Yes, it's 3500 Al. Damn, I had a hard time selling it for that price."

The old lady sighed, looking at the price and peeling her eyes.

"Did you sell it for 14 times the amount you bought from me? It's a good place to make money."

"Anyway, it was the first kind of gem I saw, too, so I had a headache setting the amount. It's good to be able to sell it off at a high price."

When the old lady said so, she pulled the books back to herself and looked to her best.

"That's why I have no lies in my future dealings with you. And the amount I let you lose on the last deal... right, 7500 Al, let's make it up to you right now. Instead, bring all those gems to me in the future. Let's do it together."

"Well, thanks...... but who the hell did you sell this to? Who can give this much money..."

"Waited."

When Ichigo inquired, the old lady blocked a good word.

"I don't ask you anything. You don't ask me anything either. If you can't do that, there's no deal."

"Oh, no, actually, I'm talking about that"

"I'll talk to you from here. Actually..."

"Claire!! You're not here?

A woman's voice echoed from the entrance to the store as Zirconia tried to cut the point on her behalf.

"Mmm, wait a minute. Don't come out."

The old lady - Claire - was so good. Leaving her, she took her seat and left for the store.

"Something is going to go better than I expected. I can't believe you're buying and selling all that money.... Um, what's wrong?

"No, I just heard a voice..."

Zirconia stares at Claire's exited door, which is left slightly open, with a much darker look.

When she looked at the door, Claire's voice rang slightly from the gap between the visiting woman and the door.

They shut their ears and whisper their ears at each other.

"Oh, isn't that the lady? Hiccup."

"Hissing. I haven't been busy lately. How was Claire, too?

"This one won't change. Ayla, you've come a long way."

"Mr. Claire, it's a pleasure."

Ichiyoshi and Zirconia looked at each other by the name of Eira they heard.

"What if Ella..."

"Oh, you know, Mr. Kazra, he told me not to come out, and now I'm going that way."

"No, but I'm here now..."

Zirconia unwittingly grabbed her good arm up from the chair and let her sit back.

I can see a little impatience in that look.

"You look a lot tired. Is something wrong?

"That's it, that stupid merchant persevered. I've screwed the interview over and over again, and if there's a gap, I'm gonna touch you physically... how dare you, in the meantime, almost get taken out of the mansion at night? If they'd taken me like that, it wouldn't be what they'd have done. I really wish he was dead."

"... well, I'll just say thank you. Did he give you a cash order today?

"Yeah. I want you to buy this out, I wonder how much it'll cost"

"All of them... well, you brought some good stuff this time"

"That porn jerk, only gifts are always first-class, aren't they? That's all I admire."

"Keep it that way. I'll put a little color on it this time.... By the way, did you identify the man you said you were?

"I think he's probably a leading Kreilatz. I wonder if they're civilians."

"Hmm, Clayratz? You have a good personality, and you're pretty rich, aren't you? Isn't it just right for the person you're married to? Is that what you're gonna decide?

"Yeah, he seems to like me a lot, and he's back around tonight. Looks like he's got a girlfriend in his country, and if he leaves it alone, he'll be gone soon."

"Oh, Master Reese, does that mean you crawl into Master Kazura at night?

"... seriously"

Ichigo remained stunned and solidified in the conversation of the exacting content he could hear.

Next to it, Zirconia is making her look attractive.

"I see, I've been feeling strangely pressed lately about something, but was that what happened"

"Duh, it's someone else with the same last name, I'm sure! Where are you going?!? Just sit down!!

Ichigo got up from his chair and left the room as he dragged the zirconia around his arm.

"Yeah, no matter how powerful you are, if you make a fait accompli for your lord's daughter, you'll have to marry her. You must win first, you must win first."

"Oh, my God... you've been so successful."

Claire smiles with a frightened half look at Reese, who answers Eira's question confidently.

Reese had been going to this store for years and had always treated Claire in a vegan state.

When Reese first visited this store, early on after meeting her, Claire spotted Reese's cat wear and has been interacting in this way ever since she pointed that out.

"Such a great property. That's not true. Uh, I'm getting nervous about something. I wonder if I can do it well..."

"What, you're not doing a proper preview?"

"I hear stories from my experienced daughter sometimes, but you only have enough knowledge to get out of the chat. Dear Kazura, I hope you'll be nice..."

"Why don't you tell Eira? You've been through one or two of the guys."

……

"What, are you a virgin that year?

Claire gave a surprised look to Eira, who was closing her mouth at first sight.

"I've never even been with you..."

"Oh well. Well, it's each person...... I expect that from you, miss. If it's anything like the pendant you showed me in the meantime, I can buy it for a lot of money. Keep as much as you can when you get it."

"Yeah, I'll let it mellow down already and make a good contribution, hopefully"

"Oh, haha... ha"

Eira, who was laughing blankly at Reese's dialogue, solidified her eyes at the gap in the door behind the futon store.

"Hmm, Eira, what's going on... of..."

Reese, who noticed how Eira was doing and followed that gaze to the door, also clogs the words.

"Hey."

From the gap in the door, Ichigo glanced at him with a smiling smile.

"Here! I told you not to come this way!...... hmm? Do you guys know each other?

Claire, who yelled at Yiliang, leaned her neck strangely when she noticed how Leese and the others were doing.