Published at 2nd of December 2019 06:01:31 AM
Commoner’s work… isn’t this their livelihood?
For a young lady, touching soil can feel gross, right?
When I’m in serious mode, Lana swings her shoulders and turns with a motion that looks like a door that runs out of oil .
“Eh, eh? Etto… enjoying a slow life? Something like gardening? Um, did you have that kind of hobby?”
“Hee? Is it something unusual to enjoy as a hobby?”
“I think so?”
“………”
What do you mean? But I don’t want to dig deeper…
But it’s not a hobby that endorsed for a young lady .
In [Sergigios], gardening is a popular hobby . But back home in [Arsegios] where the upper echelon didn’t want to be exposed to the soil like a commoner, it’s kind of strange for a Duke’s daughter to enjoy gardening as a hobby .
Moreover, for a high-ranking domineering, stubborn young lady in the classroom?
And I stare at her as she began to cold sweat . I think it’s fine as long as she’s aware of how unusual it is?
“I want to make a field . It’s nice to be motivated . ”
“I-is that so?”
“Yup, I remembered the field . And I was thinking of buying a chicken . But I don’t think I have enough money . ”
“Chicken? Why?”
“If you have chicken, you will get eggs, right? And it can be used for emergency food . ”
“E-emergency food…”
Anyway, there should be a river near our place . Should I buy a fishing rod?
If I can get my hands on the thread, I can make it myself, though .
Should I make it myself?
Anyway, I will get the chicken in the next opportunity .
“Finally! The newlyweds over there!”
““… . . !!!””
Surprised, I can feel my shoulder jerks .
Unconsciously I started to look around .
For some reason, when our gaze meets, I can feel how impatient Lana is .
Maybe someone was calling us?
Looking back, I can see the boy who called us .
“Yes, the newlyweds over there!”
“Ah, sorry for surprising you . ”
““!?””
The child who spoke to us looks like 7 or 8 years old .
He wears patched clothes and wooden shoes .
However, for a boy, you can say he looks pretty .
Eh? What is this child doing?
Is it okay for a child to wander around alone?
I think it’s okay because people around me greet me with “Yo!” or something like that… but if you do that in lower part of [Arsergios], you can get kidnapped?
“Hey, hey . I’m Waz . I work with livestock in this town . ”
“! Oh, is that so? Actually, I want to buy a chicken . But if I do that, I won’t be able to repair my home . Next time I’ll come to you, can you show us your place?”
“Nice timing! Ne, ne . Are you the one who sell hair clip called [Scrunchie]? Recently, I heard that not only nobles but us commoners could also buy it?”
[Scrunchie] …that was the hair ornaments named by Lana .
Sewing an elastic rubber into a tubular cloth and makes it crumpled, you can tie your hair using it . The hair ornaments look cute, and it’s popular with women .
If you lower the quality of the cloth, you can sell it to the commoner .
We are selling the product for noble for 20 copper coins .
Meanwhile, we will sell the product for 10 copper coins targeting the commoner .
It’s too cheap for the nobles, but the maids spread it using word of mouth, there have been so many orders in the past month that the production hasn’t caught up .
At first, I sold it for 10 copper coins to the nobles and 5 copper coins to the commoners . Even if Carleigh nii-san hire more workers in the production, they still won’t make it in time, so they had to raise the price .
I didn’t realize that it will become so popular that I had to do that .
You can make many soaps in one production, but the demands also increased .
No, I don’t think the soap will be popular too .
“10 copper coins . What is it? Do you want to give it to a girl you like?”
“No, my mom’s birthday is coming soon! I was looking for a present for her . If it’s 10 copper coins, I can afford it!”
“!”
Ah, is he a little angel?
! Here’s the thing… Lana is putting her hand on her mouth trying not to squeal . And I’m considering doing the same .
“Ah, I see . That’s great . In that case, I will receive your order . And I might need your help after this . ”
“If you were talking about chicken . And if you are okay with a chick, we had a healthy one that just born . What do you think about exchanging goods, big brother? Usually, you can get a chick for 10 copper coins . ”
“Hoo, really?”
“W-well…”
This brat is stubborn, huh .
Not that I dislike that kind of person .
“I understand . Let’s do that . By the way, how much is an adult chicken that can lay eggs right away?”
“They’re 50 copper coins! But it also depends on the quality of the chicken . That’s the average price . Right now we have 30 chickens . Twenty of it will become adult soon . The younger ones are cheaper, but they can’t lay eggs yet . For male broiler, the cost is about the same as the adult chicken . 10 eggs are sold for 10 copper coins . 1 copper coin per egg . And you can get a bag of chicken feed for 30 copper coins . ”
“Humph . ”
No, I am not going to lie that he’s as good as my younger brothers .
“We also have cow, sheep and goat available . The cow and sheep are around 50 silver coins . And you can bring the goat home for 30 silver coins . If you are interested, I recommend you get the goat! You just need to feed them grass, and they can produce milk and cheese . ”
“Ah, I can see the appeal in that . The grass is easy to get in our place and it’s gonna be like all-you-can-eat for the goat . ”
“R-right . ”
“But sheep is also a good choice . You can shear their fur then turn into threads, and you don’t have to buy your cloth since you can weave them on your own . ”
“We won’t need scrunchie manufacturing cost any more if we do that . ”
“I see . ”
However, if we do that we will need thread spinner and weaver .
It’s faster if we are making it on our own .
Some time ago, I learned the blueprint at the woodworking shop, and I’ll make it when I can afford it .
“Can we trade the scrunchie for a chick?”
“Un, and the feed is sold separately!”
“Fufufu, you have a good head for business . ”
“Compared to Regulus-san, I still have a long way to go!”
“Regulus-san?”
“He’s a merchant who started a business in this town! He used to work as a middleman, now he starting his own company . If big brother is going to do business in the future, wouldn’t it better to get along well?”
“Hee… thanks . I heard that’s a good thing . ”
“Give-and-take is important . ”
“Hahaha . You know a difficult word . ”
Are we going to build a company?
I’m sure if we wholesale a lot, business will be possible?
I admit that I’m bad at selling .
Carleigh nii-san said, “You are really good at inventing, so if you ever make something, bring it to me!” But I pointed out to him… anyone can make scrunchie and soap if they know how to make it .
I don’t think it’s that great… anything is fine if it’s profitable .
“I’ll make it and bring it to you in three days . ”
“Really?! Wow, so quick! Ah, we are in the south part of the town . We also deal in horses and dogs . ”
“I’ll buy some hay from now on . We already have a horse . ”
“Oh, you are a former noble!”
“!”
…Eh?
I thought the fact that Carleigh nii-san is my distant relative is going around .
“How do you know that we are former noble?”
“Eh? Un . For the past month Carleigh-sama has been in touch with people who do the abandoned ranch maintenance, so everyone in the town knows . ”
Okay, when I meet him later, I’ll knock him .
“Ah, that’s fine… but it’s true . ”
I’m good, though . I’m just a nuisance to the Count house .
But, Lana is a Duke’s daughter .
I’d be fine if they looked down on me .
It’s no use thinking of this remark .
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If something like noble’s pride brought up, it’s going to interfere with future relationships .
“Right . Well, that’s true . But do you have to talk about it?”
That’s it!
“………”
“Eh? What?”
“No, it’s surprisingly understandable . ”
“And you are from the neighbouring country, aren’t you? The adults said all the noblemen in [Arsegios] looked important, although some acting like they’re more important when that’s not the case . ”
“Ah, I know what you mean…”
I’ve talked about it before, but I’ve put some precautionary line .
Since Lana is a Duke’s daughter .
Besides, I will frequently visit this town from now on .
Was it necessary to prepare the acceptance from the townspeople?
Eh?
If it happens, maybe…
“Wow, Waz . By some chance, are there any people that think we are bad news?”
“Um… actually, Kurou-san, the one who manages the town doesn’t seem to think of you guys well . The other day when my brother came, he heard him saying that he can’t trust a guy with such a dangerous hair colour with a loud voice . ”
“………”
Ah, it was me that made him on guard .
It’s back on hair colour again .
In this country the discrimination caused by class differences is less than [Arsegios]; what’s significant in this country is discrimination based on appearance .
Holding my bangs, I tried to look at my hair .
Then, I sighed .
“Big brother, if you are worried about it, why don’t you try to dye it?”
“It’s something that reminds me of my dead mother . ”
“Ah…”
“Oops . Let’s not dye it, then . What if you hide it with a cap?”
“Hmm, that’s a good idea . I’ll consider it . ”
Look, I’m not going to die yet .
…But, she gave birth to the sixth kids who were 18 years younger than her, making a recovery from childbirth difficult .
My father is a devoted husband; that’s why I can’t push him further than this…
Maybe I need to write a letter after I calm down?
“But, doesn’t it mean that Lana can be trusted?”
“Eh, wh- me?”
“That’s because Lana’s hair and eyes are lucky colour in this country, right?”
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“Un! Big sister has a really soft colour . If it’s you, you’ll naturally well-liked . ”
“Eh… . ”
Despite being praised by the Drutonil family, didn’t she realize something?
Or does she need someone to explain it, for her to realize?
Well, I suppose you won’t get an explanation normally .
[Arsegios] is all about [social status] .
Unlike in this country, your hair and eyes colour doesn’t decide whether it’s good or bad omen .
That’s why, unlike myself, Lana can be happy in [Arsegios] and [Sergigios] .
I should’ve expected it .
…Eventually, I will only hold her back, right?
“I s-see… But, etto…”
“?”
I look up, looking at her .
What is it?
“…I think Franc’s warm-coloured hair and eyes are nice, too . ”
“—……”
I soon as I heard that, I look away .
Ha?
What- just now…
“Thanks . ”
What was that, what just happen…
“Oi, I’m done with the shopping!”
“Just go die . ”
“Woahh! All of a sudden!”
The moment I met Carleigh nii-san, I hit him .
Good grief . However preventive they may be, that’s unnecessary .
“That’s for saying we are former noble from [Arsegios] . ”
“ah, but that is…”
“I know you mean well, but didn’t you think about the possibility of us getting into extra trouble?”
“Uhh…”
“That’s enough . I just wanted you to think about it, and maybe it could have been counterproductive . ”
“Y-you’re right . I was wrong… But the guys in this town are all good people! They will open up soon!”
“………”
Tsk! This guy…
Are you really reflecting on it?