Chapter 169.1
The next day .
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“What a great weather we have today… Maybe it’s because I haven’t gone out in a while, but somehow it’s really bright . ” [Reinhart]
The rays of the sun during broad daylight fell on us as we walked that short distance from the entry hall of the duke’s residence to the carriage . Seeing how Reinhart-san found that unpleasant and yet continued to enjoy himself, I could just imagine how busy he must be normally .
But…
“Is this really alright? I’m really grateful, but it’s your rare day off . Wouldn’t it be a waste to use that to accompany me?” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine . Actually, I’ve recently been unable to calm down even during my rest days . When Elia was around, I would spend the time playing with her or teaching her something, but she’s at school now . So I have nothing to do on my rest days and I just end up working more . ” [Reinhart]
“Reinhart-san… I guess that makes two of us then…” [Ryouma]
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“Yes… When you put it that way, I guess I do understand a little of how you feel . ” [Reinhart]
So, Elia leaving for the academy is having an influence even here . Before departing, Elia was asked if she would be okay, but looking at it now, I think the ones who needed worrying the most were the parents .
I would want nothing more than to be able to help keep Reinhart-san from becoming a workaholic, so I can only be grateful if he wants to accompany me, but…
“By the way, is the store we’re going to today dangerous?” [Ryouma]
“Oh, no . Not at all . It’s just that I’m a bit scared of what others might think if I were to let you go alone… I know I introduced the store, but still…” [Serge]
“The store itself is fine . But the representative of the store is a bit, yeah…” [Pioro]
It wasn’t just Reinhart-san accompanying me today, but Serge-san and Pioro-san too . Fei-san was also with us . Our destination was the Moulton Slave Company that I was introduced to before . We talked about various things last night as well, and since I wouldn’t be working until afternoon, I decided to use the time until then to visit it .
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When I told the others about my plans, these three strongly insisted on coming along . If they just needed an adult to accompany me, then Fei-san, who was currently seating at the back, should have been enough .
When I asked about it, it turns out that even Serge-san who introduced the store to me, told Carm-san ‘if you’re going to use it, make sure to use a safe store’ . Apparently, he didn’t really recommend using the store here… To be more frank, it seems that there’s something he’s concerned about . For some reason, though, he can’t quite bring himself to say what that something is .
“Is there something wrong with the representative?” [Ryouma]
“You bet there is . You won’t have to worry about being scammed, though . The representative is a trustworthy and serious partner when it comes to business . Yes . When it comes to business…” [Pioro]
“It’s been a few years since the new representative inherited the business from his predecessor, and has even taken strides in improving things while following the precedents set . As such, you wouldn’t be wrong to say that he’s a brilliant manager . Especially, his ability to ‘see people’ . In that regard, he’s even a step above us . Although that might have something to do with his line of work . If it’s just that one point, he could even contest the guild master . ” [Serge]
The figure of the old woman that worked as the guild master of the Gimuru Merchant Guild flashed through my mind .
“That sounds like a very capable person . ” [Ryouma]
“Capable . Yes . But it’s precisely because he’s capable…” [Pioro]
“It is said that geniuses are sometimes difficult for the common man to understand . Putting it briefly, he’s an eccentric . ” [Serge]
“And if I may add one thing, I’d say that he’s actions are suspicious . As much as possible, I don’t want Elia to meet him . ” [Reinhart]
Elia? Don’t want to let her meet him? Actions are suspicious? Could he be a lolicon? No, I better stop . I shouldn’t think such rude things toward someone I’ve yet to meet .
“Excuse me . ” [Driver]
The man driving the carriage informed us that we were almost at our destination . As we passed through a large gate, the carriage slowed down .
“This is…” [Ryouma]
It may be lacking when compared to the duke’s family, but the size of the lot, the size of the buildings, and the exterior appearance . No matter how you put it, this is clearly the beautiful residence of a noble . As we got off the carriage at the stop, a store employee dressed like that of a butler immediately came to greet us .
At the same time, a troubled look appeared on the faces of the three adults . They couldn’t hide that look if they tried .
“If it isn’t His Grace . And Serge-sama of the Morgan Company and even Pioro-sama of the Saionji Company . Welcome . ” [Butler?]
“It’s only been a few days, Orest . ” [Reinhart]
“Why is the president himself here? Don’t you have work to do?” [Pioro]
“How cold of you . But while it’s important to do my work as the president, I’m sure you understand full well how equally important it is to see the actual state of each post . ” [Orest]