Takarakuji de 40-oku Atattandakedo Isekai ni Ijuu Suru

After dinner that day.

In a dish cleaned up room, Ichiyoshi surrounded several potted plants with tea with the Istails.

Potted plants are medicinal herbs and seedlings used in medicine, the same as those grown in the streets by the Union of Spellmen.

"Is this the herb? You're not a very distinctive grass, are you? It looks like weed."

"Sure, it's hard to tell from a glance. This herb blooms yellow in the spring, so we often look for it as a landmark. The one next to it will bear red fruit in late fall."

There were dozens of medicinal herbs, and there were many high altitude rock skins, chopped cliffs, and so on that could be collected.

It's a poor plant despite growing up in such a place, and it seems pretty hard to bring it to the flat and increase it.

Although it is commonly known that frying and drinking flowers and leaves as they are will have a medicinal effect, the medicine made by the spellmen was a mismatch in potency.

"Sounds kind of hard to raise... how are the magicians doing"

"Aren't you using fertilizer like Kazra brought you? Or do you think we're building something close to it ourselves?"

To Reese's words, Ichiyoshi remembered "the muddle of abundance" previously heard from Barletta.

In the village of Grisea, as a prayer for abundance, they were sprinkling bones of crushed animals.

Although I would be surprised if those who had already used fertilizers existed in this world where there was not even a concept of fertilizer.

"But could it be something you could do so well?

To Reese's words, Zirconia tilted her neck.

"I don't think I can make anything like the fertilizer that Mr. Kazra brought, and if I could, I think I'd be getting my hands on something other than growing herbs."

"Sure that's true, but if it's ineffective, you can make it or something...... when it comes to other means, is it some kind of spell? It's a nasty effect, maybe it's feeding off the growth of herbs."

"Spell hey...... oh, what happened to that pendant? Have you had it for a long time?

"Oh, is this it?

Zirconia caught sight of the gold pendant shining on Reese's chest.

Reese pinches the pendant and smiles with a good eye.

"I bought it for Kazura in the city today."

"Well, it was. Good for you."

"Yes."

"... Hmm"

Looking at the two of them looking happy, Narson nodded small.

The face said, "Is this okay?"

"Uh, uh, whatever the spell is, shall we give it a try? So I'm going to give you fertilizer first and see if you can increase it."

"Right. If you succeed in increasing it, explore ways you can use it to grow like the magicians."

"Um, that sounds good. It's time to test the spell."

That's how the story came together and we were to grow medicinal herbs.

The medicinal herbs were to be grown on the rooftop of the mansion because they were poor, so it would be better to keep them away from other plants.

At dawn, when a good cultivation method was found without Japanese fertilizer, the information was to be offered to the Union of Spellmen for handicrafts.

I lied about mass production in the existing way, and in fact the Japanese fertilizer was also used to increase production, which is the dimension of asking the union of spellmen to refine the medicine.

"What, does samurai clothing work like that!?

"That's right if you're buying groceries or consumables. If you wear a samurai clothing, you'll get a discount if you hire yourself and name your original family name."

At noon the following day, Ichirano was renting a table at a restaurant in the city and eating with Arondo.

When I was visiting the workshop near noon, I happened to pass by because he heard it and invited Ichigo to dinner.

One good thing to eat is the hot sandwich that Marie prepared for me in the morning (wheat and ingredients are made in Japan).

Marie is currently not on the spot because she supervises work elsewhere.

Alondo is eating a sandwich that was ordered at the store and pinched with lightly roasted meat.

"The servant who makes the purchase has a lot to buy after being entrusted with the details of the purchase, and the selection of the store depends on the person's mood. Even if you make a little less money as a store, it would be very helpful if you could be a good customer. The servants make a small allowance out of the discounted difference, so it's a holding relationship."

Ichigo asked him about the status of his recent dealings with Gregorn territory early on about the seats and that Alondo would also be familiar with the market.

He even answered the question and even talked to me about the evolution of food prices in Gregorn territory and the views of the general public on their willingness to buy.

I also asked him about the weather irregularities along the Gregorn coast, but he said he had heard the story, too.

Apparently, the main person in charge of the salt deal is his father Knoll, and he'll hear more about it next time.

Now from the story stream, the topic has shifted to something called 'How to Buy Cheap Things', a state in which he explains business know-how well.

"I see. You'll soon know it's some use if you're wearing a samurai garment...... but wouldn't it be hard for your employer to make the difference right? Don't you think it's off the books?

"Right...... over the years, servants are getting bolder and bolder, and the deception is getting cluttered. It's a rare example of how it's too much of a gamble."

"Do you still fire me when that happens?

"If you have a large forehead, turn it over to an official. It's a trial. Some of them made backbooks and hid from their husbands to play for them luxuriously, when a hand-picked (not) servant asked me, 'You often have so much money,' and left me with the famous saying, 'If you start having feather pens too, you'll know how to make gold'"

"Wow, that's a hell of a servant..."

"I'm having trouble doing that, but I think it's a necessary expense if it's enough to make small amounts like 2al 3al go away. And if you feel like those people are getting on a little bit, here's what you're gonna say." Looks like the amount of buyout savings has been increasing lately, but could you even do something you want? 'and. Then, in most cases, it becomes surprisingly serious.'

"I see, that's trembling"

Sounds like it means keeping it as a threat complaint for later rather than scolding it immediately.

I wonder if there is a good opportunity to use everything.

"I understand those servants are advantageous in shopping, but what about in the case of ordinary citizens?

"Not again in the case of the general public. There is no first discount for the use of children, and in the case of housewives, they have their own information network, so it doesn't necessarily make them discounted at that time."

"Depending on the customer base, the store will change the response."

"Yeah, because they're cynical about price and quality. If you don't discount them too much to the housewife opponent, the store will crumble because they will be consigned and no one will lean on them. It would be a good idea to anticipate the match in moderation and give a little discount or extra."

"Selling things is tough. Do we even have to go to psychological warfare..."

"Not only for the customers who bought it, but also for the customers who sold it. For example, for those who come from a distant village to sell good quality firewood, they will buy it at a high price to the point of criticism. They may come to sell next time as a priority, and if you make a good impression, the customer will tell his buddies about it when they get back to the area."

"Are you saying that the next time the people you hear about come to the city, you might stop by the store?

"Exactly. These methods are quite important in setting up a store and doing business."

Listening to that story, Ichigo remembered when he used to sell firewood in the city with the Vallettas.

There was a store that bought me one al higher than the others, but I guess the response at that time was with these intentions.

I thought you were a sweet shopkeeper, somehow, but I was convinced "I see" when I heard Arond talk.

"I'll learn...... by the way, how can I buy clothes and groceries for less?

"Depending on the stuff, the easiest thing to do is an antique store. I think we should dress up as a single man with a somewhat inert mustache and make ourselves somewhat blurry."

"Well, how could that be?

"When you look at those customers, the owner of the antiquities store thinks. 'Oh, this guy's our guest. And I look single. You'll continue to look at me if we stay close to each other'. So after lovingly responding, I'm going to give you a little discount and ask you to be kind."

"Why do you think it's our guest?

"It's like you're embodying poverty if you're a little dirty. When those people buy clothes and shoes, all of a sudden they won't go shopping for a new one. We should head to the antiquities store first."

To Arond's explanation, Ichigo nodded in an impressive way.

Even the citizens, servants and escorts who are eating around are listening to Arrondo.

"So how do I buy expensive clothes cheap?

"Going to buy luxury goods is usually wealthy. Then it's poorly dressed to be pricey, and in case someone I know sees it, there will be rumors. That's where the beautiful young lady works."

"Ugh."

"First, I'll let the young woman I thought I'd found around the other side of the city grab some change and tell her what's going on and head out to the clothes store. The point is to make sure you look at the clothes you are looking for so that you can make as much of an impression on the store side as possible at that time. And then a few days later, I'm going to send a woman to the garment store again, and I'm going to show you an example."

As if he were an instructor, Arond began to talk by adding gestures.

You realize the people around you are listening, let them play one play a little louder.

'Hello, I have some clothes I'd like to show you...'

'Welcome aboard. What kind of clothes are you looking for?

'That's the clothes I was looking at when I visited the other day, and that's what I really wanted to use... Oh! This is it!'

'Yes, yes, this way, right? This is a really good item and one I can confidently recommend. The price is 750 al...... I mean you came to the store on purpose to find this again, so let's put it aside here and make it 700 al!

"Nah, is it 700 al... uhh... gu..."

'Yeah, at 700 al... hey, hey, lady! Why do you start crying!?

'That's... I'm in public service to the Mansion, and I'm not so well paid. For a very handy amount, such as 700 Al...'

'... is there a situation?

"Yes... my sister, who lives in her hometown, has met a famous family in the Wang capital..."

Change your voice color, play the young woman and the shop owner separately, and move on like a lecture.

The content of the story is somewhat abrupt, but when I hear it, it really feels like a story that happened.

There is also a tingling in my voice, what a clever thing to even talk about without biting a word.

"'I want to give my sister, who travels to a distant land, at least one last thing... I want to give her these clothes as soldering...'"

As the story progressed, the speech from those around him was completely interrupted.

It's no longer like a plaything.

"If you complain about that and this and emotion in this way, and let the store owner propose an instalment, it's this one. Pay only the first down payment to receive the product, hand over the clothes to the client and the woman will solve everything if she never comes to the store again..."

"No, that's a cheap way to buy it, isn't it a bad scam for them!?

"Well, it's like a last resort with your own neck on it."

A laugh echoes in the exchange between the two from those around them who were listening to the story.

Alondo cheeked the rest of the sandwich as he laughed with pleasure together.

"Well, it's time for me to excuse myself. It's something I can't get to without showing my face to a slightly distant business partner. Thank you for enjoying your meal with us."

"No, thank you for sharing this pleasant story. Let me come back with you."

"Thank you. Thank you again."

Alondo stood up smiling nicely and turned to his surrounding seat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for disturbing you in spite of your meal. Please forgive me, Alondo Rouson, for the cost of this occasion."

When he said so and lowered his head lightly, he was hailed by those who were listening.

He responded with a refreshing smile to the voice, and when he handed the shopkeeper a sachet with gold, he graciously left.

Ichirano then finished a leisurely meal on the dishes with the escorts and servants and went back to work.

Then a few days later, Yiliang, along with Zirconia, was in the woods of the mountainous area northwest of Isteria.

There are already dozens of carpenters and servants there, building pillars on the ground dug for about a few metres.

So we're going to build an ice chamber here, and we're going to bring ice in during the winter and save it.

I'd really like to build an ice chamber at a higher altitude, but they say the mountain roads are too risky for transport to Isteria, so I settled for this place.

"How long does it take to carry ice in a carriage from here to Isteria?

A good question asks Zirconia, who is watching the working landscape next door.

Initially, Ichigo was going to come see the work alone, but Zirconia followed him hoping to accompany him.

He's very interested in the method of building ice ponds and ice rooms.

Reese seemed to want to come with me, but it remains in Isteria because of the construction priority.

"I think if you just let the wagon carry you in a hurry, you'll get there in less than a day. If we let him leave in the evening and run through the night, he'll be there by noon."

"Hmmm... that sounds like you'd better make a relay point between them and let them replace the lata"

"Right, I think that's a good idea. What do you do about managing the ice room?

"Right...... how about setting up a specialist industry in Isteria and letting them manage and sell? It'll be a completely seasonal business, though."

"If that's the case, why don't you ask the village you passed by by by the time you got here? It'll be cash income for them, and I was wondering if you'd be happy."

"I see, that's good. Let us decide to let the management of the ice room be its village. Hire a merchant here for sale..."

"Oh, then why don't we just leave it all to that village, not just the ice room, but the management of the ice pond to the sale? I think it would be easier to centralize the work."

"Hmm... ok. Shall we?"

Ichigo nodded after a few thoughts to Zirconia, who made a thoughtful suggestion.

Seeing it, Zirconia smiled as if relieved somewhere.

"I'm sure you'll work hard if you try to give them some of your sales. It's hard to get cash in a village away from the city, so you'll love it. I'll follow the story."

"Please. If you can afford it, you want to pave the road from Isteria to the village and ice room with stone or something as well. We're going to be transporting faster."

"Right. We need to hurry up with the other work so we can do it quickly."

Work also proceeds while the two are talking, and sun-dried bricks pile up between the pillars.

I plan to use mortar to bond bricks and create a domed ice chamber.

It thickens the soil from the top, further increasing its insulation.

Bricks are so durable that they will be an ice chamber that will be active for decades to come.

"Even during the summer months, will the ice not melt at all if you keep it in the ice room?

"It's impossible not to dissolve at all, but if you keep plenty of sawdust on the ice you put inside, you should have quite a bit. Of course, it depends a lot on the amount of ice you save, so you want to keep as much as you can."

"Are you a piece of crap...... If this goes well, build a lot more ice ponds and ice rooms next year to expand your ice sales business. It's going to be very popular."

"Nice. It can be a major industry."

"I think if you let the oyster ice store out, it will thrive. It seems like a dream to have cold ice in the middle of summer."

On the way here, the two of them were discussing the use of ice.

Zirconia seemed intrigued, although topics such as oyster ice and chilled udon came up as a good idea in it.

Especially since there seemed to be something tempting about oyster ice, "like eating the juice made by boiling the fruit over the snow," he explained, sparkling his eyes.

By the way, they don't have noodles in this world, and they say there's something like gnocchi cooked and boiled bread wheat.

"So, when you get home, you need oyster ice machine..."

I can make ice with the ice maker in the fridge, but I don't have the oyster ice maker on hand.

Reminded me of a Japanese oyster ice store machine, Ha, and Ichirano roared his neck.

I know that there was oyster ice even in Japan a long time ago, but at the time there was no oyster ice machine, how the hell was it sharpening hard ice?

"Do you need a dedicated tool?

"Yeah, I have a tool to hold down the ice and scrape a lot, but I want to make that too. The structure is simple, so let's make it later."

"Well, that's fun until next year. I look forward to it now."

"Oh, yeah. I also have oyster ice in some of the stuff I brought, will you try it when I get back?

Some of the frozen foods I brought from Japan should have had strawberry-flavored packed oyster ice.

The texture is a lot different from that made with oyster ice machine, but it must be oyster ice.

As always, Zirconia will be working day after day, so you can give it a set with Lipo D.

"What, are you sure?!? I'd love to try it!

How delightful a suggestion Zirconia made her expression shine all the time.