The Novice Alchemist’s Store

"--Well, maybe you can see that way. I don't have much cash."

"Isn't that right? Well, he's not paying his debts, and whatever we're talking about."

"I'm sorry, store manager. The autumn harvest was as usual, but the cash will be in for a while. If it's the real thing, I can give it to you right away....."

"No, I don't mind. I can't even get a lot of wheat."

I shake my head to the two of you who seem sorry.

Incidentally, the Lotze family's debts have decreased, so I'm the only one who benefits, and Iris and the others don't get more debts every time they do a big job.

Even this time, I've been using expensive materials called Masanon roots in the winter, so Iris has been distributing quite a bit of money to them.

When I was a salamander, my debts increased, but not the Rozzes themselves.

"But, honestly, the nuisance fee saved me this time. I have to pay taxes in the spring."

Alchemist's taxes are self-reported.

You must declare your sales every year and pay the default tax.

It was spring that I opened this shop, so the due date is near.

Even if you don't have any cash on hand, the sales themselves are solid, so the amount of taxes you pay should be considerable.

I haven't calculated it yet, but if it hadn't been for this case, I might have struggled to pay.

"Hmm, thanks to Lord Felix."

"Without any trouble, we could have eliminated the Baron Kirk."

"... that's right."

It is true that I did not have to pay my debts, but it is difficult to thank me honestly.

"I suspect Nord-san was instigated."

I mean, Lord Felix can't feel 'nice!!' because of your son's open appearance (during limited time off).

The type you don't want to get too close to... physiologically.

"... speaking of which, Lord Felix, you've heard mysterious rumors in South Strag."

"Ah, that? That's a lie."

Kate denies Iris's words as she remembers them, along with a bitter smile.

"Is there a rumor about His Highness Felix?

Maybe they found out about the bald tempura?

Yeah, but Iris and the others know, so it's not a lie.

If I have used the medicine I gave you, it should have already healed.

"No? Rumor has it that Lord Felix and the manager are getting married?

"... yes?

Me and Lorea's voices overlap.

Uh, no, wait.

Where'd you get that? There's no context at all.

"To be precise, there are rumors that a young and capable alchemist will marry His Highness Felix. So, is it the store manager who meets the conditions in this neighborhood, and it seems that the name came out?

"When did that happen, Sarasa? When we were alone, something...."

"Because I don't! Nothing!!"

I shook my head in a hurry to Lorelei, who looked at me anxiously.

"I'm glad to hear that you're capable, but I can't marry His Highness, and I'm not happy at all!

If you marry someone like that, your mental strength will be shredded every day!

If you're going to marry His Highness, you'd better marry Iris many times over!

At least it's not like I'm mentally tired at home.

"It's okay. I've denied it."

"Thank you! Thank you!!"

I would never marry that prince.

Even if his identity was proportionate, it wasn't.

I don't need a white horse prince.

When I stroked my chest down and thanked Iris, he smiled and nodded forcefully.

"Mm-hmm. I insisted on marrying the manager."

"... heh?

No, I'm definitely your fiancée!

"It's okay, store manager. Because I haven't filed a marriage notification.... not yet."

"Not yet!?"

"No, I made it. In case the store manager was working on the Baron Kirk, he would have altered the date appropriately."

"I thought the manager might kill you in some cases."

………

Shall we do Witness Zero for a moment? I can't deny it just because I thought it was.

If His Highness Felix hadn't come out at that time, there might have been a future.

Ugh... Your Highness Felix, you're doing a good job.

I don't know about that playful, timing appearance.

"Isn't it normal in a region like this that it takes time for documents to reach King's Landing? If I had to, I thought I might be able to get the manager to transfer me to King's Landing."

Sure, if I send it to King's Landing in the transfer team and have Master submit it to me, I would have misled it a little bit back in time.

Although the status of nobility has been officially recognized since it was accepted, the right to decide on the marriage is vested in the Principal, and nothing submitted will be rejected unless it is even a big spear.

"By the way, there's also an application to transfer the governor. If the store manager is the owner of the Rozze family, the battle between the knight and the quasi-bar. If they are wrong, they can be relatively calm."

"That much!?...... uu"

I can't say anything without being so prepared.

No, maybe I should rather thank you?

"Mumumu... ah, there's..."

"I see! You have to understand! Okay, can you beam me in now? Oh, I'm glad I didn't waste the paperwork I made at the corner!

Iris took out a set of papers that he told me to wear in my words.

The documents arranged on the table were formalized according to a proper format, and all I had to do was sign them.

- Yes, the marriage papers.

"No, why! Why are you bringing it!? Isn't that 'I'm glad I didn't use it!'?"

"Hmm, that's what I was going to do...."

Kate smiled bitterly and opened her mouth to follow Iris, who had inadvertently lost his sight.

"Is that it? When I got home, my wife blew me up. If you intend to continue gathering, hold Sarasa tight. Because it's difficult for you to get married at your age. '"

"Look, look, I'm already 20, right? As a lady of nobility, she is at a tough age, and she is not a beautiful woman. It's hard to find a convenient son-in-law who can pay back his debts instead."

Many people marry at the same time as adults when they become noble daughters, and when they reach the age of 20, they may be said to be late.

Iris is beautiful enough and I think it would be a lot of trouble if she went out to socialize, but it's noble marriage that doesn't depend on her appearance alone.

The only people who can pay off their debts are the (...) evil (...) sons of the capital.

"Given the territory, we can't stop the Collector now... You know what I mean?

As I stared at Iris giving such an explanation in a hurry with his hands patted, I roared.

Kate keeps saying more than that to push me away.

"I managed to do that this time, but it would be more convenient to have a position when you think about the trouble of nobility, right?

"Well, you don't get in trouble that often!... I'm sure."

Really? In just a year, I fought with Baron Kirk, and I even got involved with His Highness Felix.... Just for the record, isn't Lord Felix a plague god?

I told you the truth!?

I just thought about it and didn't say it!

"That's why I think it's safer to sign here.

"All you have to do is write a little bit more.

"Ugu... Lorea, what do you think?

I can't help but ask Lorea to help me arrange a reason why it's hard to deny.

But Lorea leaned her head and smiled.

"Um... isn't that good?

"Lorraine!?"

They kicked the ladder!?

Where did Lorea go when she used to be a jetty?

"I mean, that's safer, right? Even if you get married, it looks like you can continue shopping here as before, and I don't have to...."

"Kate!?"

You rooted it out in advance!?, Kate turns a blind eye.

I must have secretly persuaded him before, after the story was put on the shelf.

Gunnu... sure, if there's no change in your life now, there's no reason to strongly disagree with Lorea.

"Besides, I like Iris and the others. If we can all stay together."

"Oh, I'm so glad. Me too, Lorea."

"Hmm, I love Lorea too! Come on, store manager. Sign it!"

Iris pushes the paperwork very quickly, and Kate sticks out the pen she prepared.

And Lorea, who is looking at me and drinking tea at ease.

I looked up at the ceiling to distract myself from them and wondered whether I should take a pen.