The Novice Alchemist’s Store

5-17 Return and Preparation (1)

Then we managed to escape Mr. Marley's thankful (long futility) story when we headed to a store dealing with leather materials introduced to him by Mr. Leonora.

What I buy here is fur for use in cold proof clothing.

Foxes and weasels are generally popular as cold clothing because of their shine, color, cold resistance, etc., but these furs are very expensive anyway.

It's not as good as some demonic material, but it's a high ridge flower for the common people, and they don't climb the choices if they don't need to look good.

So what I choose this time is a sheep with the highest cost priority.

It's hard to get a little mocky on the outside when you want to give it the same cold protection as a fox or something, but what we're going to is Winter Mountain, not a rich gathering party venue.

Having bought in the sheep's fur without hesitation, we had returned to Mr. Leonora with it, ready to leave in a great panic.

"I wish I'd stayed another night or so"

"I appreciate the story, but I can't afford much..."

Mr. Leonora tells me that while lining up the material I asked for, I shook my head at it.

Even though they haven't expired, I'd like to finish your request as soon as possible, and I'm a little anxious to be away from the store in the present situation.

I don't think much will happen because Kate is still here for me......

Such was my emotion on the table, Mr. Filione frowned a little and rubbed his jaw with his hand.

"Associate Baron Kirk? We've been exploring the neighborhood a little bit, but you smelled a little bit."

"I didn't know the details, hey. I have a lot of uncertain information, but I'll give it to you because it might be used as insurance."

That's what I said. Mr. Filione gave me a slightly larger envelope.

From the thickness, does it feel like it's going to contain dozens or so of paper?

"Thank you. It helps."

"Don't be too overconfident, okay? Because it's information we've decided is lacking to fuck Associate Baron Kirk."

"… Copy that."

Wise I do not ask Mr Filione, who smiles, what he intends to 'fuck', just snort.

You're only showing us a kind face, but you're Mr. Leonora's partner, and so is Mr. Filione.

"Sarasa, don't you forget to buy it? You'd better keep some room for the material, wouldn't you?

"It's okay. Thanks to you, we have everything we need to be able to fail."

Mr. Leonora was able to buy more smelting equipment (artifacts) than I expected, so even if I made additional Lorea stuff I needed, I could buy enough material to afford.

It's not that hard to smelt (artifacts) that you need, and I'm sure it's okay, but if you fail at all, you won't run out of material.

Sir, we're done loading.

"Thank you, Mr. Iris"

I thank Mr Iris for loading it up while we were talking, and Mr Iris and I turned again to Mr Leonora and the others.

"Well, Lord Leonora, thank you for your help this time"

"Thank you too, Mr. Filione, for a delicious meal"

"Yeah, come back anytime. Nora and I usually have fun. This, lunch box. Eat on the way."

"Wow, I'm glad!

"Lord Filione's cuisine is much better than buying it in the stalls."

"Thanks. But it's not a big deal, so don't expect too much, okay?

"Sarasa, if you really need money, contact me. Because I'll have the cash ready so Sarasa can buy the alchemists' claims and, to some extent, here. Depending on the circumstances, you can collect it from them."

"Thank you. But it's okay, my debtor is my master."

As far as the claims recovered from Yoku Barr are concerned, between Mr. Leonora and me, I have decided for the first time to suspend repayment for a year to see how it goes.

Depending on your hard work a year later, you will have a long-term repayment plan at low interest rates, you will be short-term at high interest rates, and you will be encouraged to lend more money.

If it seems too bad, it can be slightly forceful or peeled off.

If I could afford it by then, I'd just like to meet those alchemists once with Mr. Leonora... what do you think? Will you grow up, Lorea?

Either way, I'm not going to forcefully collect my debts at this stage.

"And thanks to Mr. Leonora, we have the working capital for the moment."

Charin rocked the backpack containing the cost of the sale to Mr. Leonora, and I grinned and squeezed my hands.

Whatever you say, in the case of a master, it is possible to store it.

Besides, if you send me materials around here, they'll buy them at the Wang Capital market.

Besides, if you just send the material, all it consumes is my magic.

You don't have to strain your master, so you can use the transfer team at will.

As a condition of repayment of the debt, you are a very advantageous counterpart, so you won't be able to be a merchant if you can't seem to repay it with this.

"- Well, without an irregular like Mr. Nord,"

"Don't worry. If he comes, I won't let him go to Yorkville."

Mr. Leonora smiles bitterly at my words I have added, but he makes a firm contract.

Can't you even say that this is reassuring?

It would be pointless not to come to Mr. Leonora, but to come directly to me, and Mr. Nord is acquainted with His Highness Felix.

I'm going to keep bringing trouble......

"Speaking of which, Mr. Leonora. Mr. Nord seems to know His Highness Felix, did you know him?

"His Highness Felik, His Highness Felik, the first prince of this country? That's my first ear."

Mr. Filione nodded as he was somewhere convinced, against Mr. Filione, who raised his eyebrows a little surprised.

"Ah, I see. I thought there was a connection up there, but that was it."

"Fee, were you expecting me?

"Such a troubled physique - no, maybe a little different because I'm doing it myself? As of now, it's safe to do all that. I thought you had someone to follow."

"" "I see..." "

To a very convincing explanation, all three of us but Mr. Filione nod.

Nobles and collectors, Mr. Iris, have a good chance of annoying other nobles as well.

Nonetheless, at a time when we are being kept researchers, it seems quite likely that His Royal Highness's follow-ups are in, doesn't it?

"... If Mr. Nord comes back, I'll give up thinking it's a natural disaster. When His Highness Felix is involved, there's nothing we can do."

Royalty, from me, is a natural disaster.

Because there's nothing I can do but give up.

"Then it's time to leave. Because I want to get there by the end of the day."

"Yeah, be careful. I'm a little insane about taking my luggage car home to Yorke Village by the end of the day... Iris, you're in trouble too, aren't you?

A gaze of surprise to me, and a sympathetic gaze to Mr. Iris, Mr. Leonora.

Mr. Iris, with such a gaze on him, laughs bitterly without denying it.

"Ha ha... Luckily, it looks like you had a fit for physical strengthening. I can manage to follow you. I'm not even proud of the fact that the manager is carrying a luggage truck."

Mm-hmm. I'm not so impotent, I was going to take care of it.

Oh, yeah.

"No, I think Mr. Iris is doing his best, given the shallow days of remembering physical enhancement. I know you have qualities, but it's the result of your efforts. It's amazing!"

"Oh, is that right? Hehe, don't be so complimented."

As I thought, I feel a little better and I pound Mr. Iris on the back, and I walk out with my luggage.

"So let's do our best at that rate. So long, both of you, thanks for your help!

"Oh, uh, oh, yeah. I took care of you!

Mr. Iris, who hastily follows me, and Mr. Leonora and Mr. Filione, who smile bitterly but wave away.

I also raised my hand back to those two, and we headed to the gate somewhat early.

It was close to noon that I left Mr. Leonora's shop.

When I came to this town, I left early in the morning and arrived near evening.

If it takes the same amount of time, you need a night on the road.

But what's on the luggage truck is fur and alchemy material.

Naturally, the risk of damage is smaller and lighter than that of smelters (artifacts).

"That means you can run faster than you did when you came, Mr. Iris. I'll be home before sundown. You can work hard, if you're a hard-working Iris."

"I knew it!? I was expecting it at the time I left at this hour... Yea! I'll do it! I'll do it!

"It's that intention! Mr. Iris can do it!

I also encourage Mr Iris to state his determination with a crisp look.

But...

"But just for a moment, I'm glad you're relieving me"

A little bit.

"Yeah, of course I won't be able to. - I'm going for it."

"... hmm?

Me listening to my words with posoli and whining, leaving Mr. Iris on the spot with his little neck tilted, pulling his luggage car and running out as soon as he left the town gate.

"Ah, the manager! Something bothers me."

If I ran out sassy ignoring Mr. Iris, who is saying something, she also rushed to start running after me.

In fact, with Mr. Iris's current level of physical enhancement, it's not that hard if you're just going home by the end of the day.

If it is now (...) in the middle of the day (...), then there are still more than half a day.

But I'm not too happy to be late at night.

The streets at night are dangerous, too, but you want to have some of Lorea's warm dishes for dinner anyway, right?

So I did my best.

I gave it my full strength.

To squeeze out Mr. Iris' strengths to the point of criticism.

And it was well accomplished, and we were safe, and we got home within that day and gave Lorea her dinner - just me.

Mr. Iris?

Mr. Iris fell asleep, saying, 'I don't even have the energy to eat' or something.

You're not sick, are you, Lorea? Your rice was delicious.