Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne? - Chapter 211

Chapter 146 - (Chapter 211): Business(Preparation)

Year 7445, Month 9, Day 2


Miduchi and I left the dungeon around the time the date changed and after returning to the inn we left our horses we fell asleep until morning just like that. The two of us are still young and have healthy bodies so staying up one night or so is no problem but obviously it's not as if we don't want to sleep. We're just simply tired and there's no reason we need to return to Boil Manor in a hurry so it was just troublesome and we fell asleep like that.

Just past dawn we woke up and after checking out of the inn we returned to Boil Manor. It was just four hours but we properly got some sleep so it's no obstacle in being active. When we returned to the inn it seems it was after everyone had gone out for running. Now then, shall we go and run as well? I urge along Miduchi as she makes a slightly bothersome expression and after we put our protectors on and fill our rucksacks with weights we started running. I don't know if it's because of the increase in ability values in proportion to my level or just simply because I've been running for several years and used to it so my fundamental stamina is different but if I don't carry along the added weight including Miduchi I quickly put distance between everyone else.

After we returned to the inn and the four who were dispatched to the {Butchers} and {Sooner}(Since Zulu and Angela are in a different inn it's probably before they joined up) were already gathered in front of Boil Manor fully equipped. Gwine and Basutoral who weren't entering the dungeon didn't have their equipment on but were on the spot as well. In front of Toris, Bel, and Ralpha Zenom was saying something like, "Let's do a proper job again today without letting our guards down."

There the two of us returned from running and out of breath.

"Oh Al, Miduchi. Morning."

Zenom noticed and called out to us first. While breathing with a Ze~Ze~ we replied and as we had our hands on our knees catching our breath everyone greeted us. After regaining my breath I went to call out to Basutoral but ended up going into a coughing fit. During that time Miduchi finished up greetings and started talking to Gwine.

"How was yesterday?"

"No~ They brought out some pretty good alcohol and the meat was delicious as well. After all {Gehenna.Flare} is an interesting party right~"

Gwine replied with a smile. Of course I mean you're pampered like an idol after all.
There's no way they wouldn't make it fun for you.

"Also, Garun-san, he's kind and cool, I look up to him~"

Ah is that so, eventually I feel like I'll end up receiving a request for saya from you as well..

While looking at those two on the side I called out to Basutoral.

"Basutoral, do you have any plans for today?"

"No, just the same as usual with not much difference. Together with Cathy and Larry on the meat mincer.."

"Ah, that, about the meat mincer. Sorry but you're out of time. Sorry about that. As long as you have the materials I'll make the roll today. If it's necessary then additionally the knife and plate as well. Go and get some brass ore or copper-nickel ore before coming. I'm sure it's not all that expensive so at least pay for the cost of materials yourself."

Brass(Brass*), copper and nickel alloy, and additionally bronze all exist as ores. Furthermore, brass refers to brass* and when it comes to something familiar to Japanese people it's the material used in the 5 yen coin. It differs from what is commonly referred to as brass ore. It's also my number one candidate for cartridges in the future. Since the bracelet Myun had was made of brass as well I thought that alloys were being produced. When I went to Keel and tried asking in a blacksmith, I was a bit surprised to hear that it was normally being taken out of ores during the refining process. 

When I found out about this I thought it made quite a bit of sense. Eh? About how low the techniques are in regards to the production of alloys and metallurgy on Orth. I mean, if a large number of metals already exist in the form of ores then the only thing that will develop is metallurgy for the sake of mining. It was to the point where I thought if I search I might find ores for the special steel that makes up the materials of my sword as well. Well, it doesn't seem to be major so even if it does exist it's probably only just a bit though.

He must have been at his limit, when I smiled at Basutoral as he was overjoyed, I took a breath and entered the inn while wiping my sweat.

Stop getting so happy..Feel a bit mortified over it. Ah, I guess if I can make something with brass then he might be happy over the possibility I could make a wind instrument as well. That guy likes music after all~ AS expected I won't make any instruments though. However, if he just makes use of a few tricks I think he could even make a roll though. Since screws themselves already exist. Since it's difficult to use a meat mincing roll if the pitch spaces are fixed so you would either need to have it order made or in worst case, carve out a sample with wood first. I think he had at least that much time though. I can't understand not doing it even though he had the need for it. Since he didn't do it did he not need it? and I even start to wonder that.
It's fine even if you fail. Let's actually do things.




...............




Basutoral purchased some brass ores from a blacksmith during the morning and came along. He was even able to buy 20 kg of brass ores with 20 silver coins. If I take the brass out of here then it will probably end up with about half that weight. I place a large bucket on the floor of the room and after putting the brass ores inside of it I used the spell {Transmute.Rock.To.Mud} to change it into mud. Even though I've gotten quite used to it, it still takes about an hour and during that time I always need to maintain my concentration on it so it's exhausting. I ended up breaking a sweat again. Additionally I've gotten a bit of a nosebleed. When it comes to using spells that require concentrating for hours on end before activating I often get them. Ah, it's not particularly anything unusual. It seems it's the same for most people as well.

And then I immediately use water magic and mix void and water magic to sort out just the brass. During the sorting process I also perform molding and constructed a revolving knife, plate, and roll. Once it enters the void magic phase it only takes about 1 second of concentrating so it suddenly gets a lot easier. A bonus. Since I had the materials on hand already I made the body and handle as well. Also, in order for him to open up holes as he pleases in the plate with no holes, vise, and roll I made some screws and stuff with the remaining materials.

Basutoral made an apologetic face while watching me do that but when I handed him the parts he made a sparkling smile.

"The size of the parts should be a perfect fit..the vice for fixing it to a table I made as a bonus. If you pack in too much meat at once then it might end up blocking the gaps on the connection portion between the roll and the handle in the back of the main body so be careful. Well, if you're just using it normally then it should be pushed back out by the roll during that process so I don't think it will get blocked up through."

While Basutoral was happily putting it together and spinning the handle around I called out to him and started a serious discussion over making it into a somewhat large business.

"In that case, just this one probably wouldn't be enough right.."

"That's only obvious right. However, I'm sure you understand since you were watching but as expected I don't want to do that anymore. Since you already have that do something about it yourself."

"Yes."

"Then I'm going to take a shower. Let me eat some proper sausages tonight."

"Please leave it to me!"

"Ah~"

After I got refreshed taking a shower and returned to my room I continued discussing things with Basutoral after relaxing for a bit in between. It seems he's already confirmed his routes for stocking up. He intends to turn it into a product and start test sales in Baldukk immediately. It seems he intends to leave the production and sales during the test sales up to Cathy.

It seems that Basutoral had been teaching Cathy arithmetic for this sake. Hmph. But, once it starts selling I'm sure it's not something that can be handled with just one person.

"If I were to try and get a company license I don't know how much time it would end up taking. Also, while the percentage of my bonus went up, I can't buy countless slaves and I would have to feed them as well. Not only is there the problem of the money required for stocking up on ingredients but above all else I don't have a base for the production or sales. Please let me use Greed Company."

"Yeah, I had that intention. Once it's started to make profits how about 60% for you and 40% for the company?"

"Eh? That much!?"

"Ah, No, to be more precise 60% would go to Cathy. It's fine to make that her wages."

Basutoral let out a large voice in surprise. Yeah. Well I guess it's fine. From my standpoint it's like investing in you.

It's fine for the time being since I don't know if it will really make any profit. If his portion is higher than I'm sure he'll put that much more effort into it and with that if we can raise some slaves then it's far bigger.

"It would probably be good to make it in your room at first and then setup a stall in the plaza. After investigating the reputation I guess around one week should be fine for deciding on an appropriate price? If it seems like things will work out we could buy or borrow a shop and we could make a store or factory in the capital as well. Think about and investigate about how much capital you need and give me a presentation on it. If it makes sense to me then I'll pay the full amount."

"I understand!"

"Ah, after that if you have the spare time then go to the capital. I'm having Rozural do investigations for the factory."

"I'll try going right away tomorrow."

Give it your best.

................




"Oh! So this is.."
"Yeah, this is.."
"It's delicious!!"

We let Zenom, Zulu, and Angela eat the prototype sausage after they returned from the dungeon.
Without smoking it (we couldn't since we didn't have the time), it's just some minced meat with a bit of salt, spices, and seasonings for flavor boiled and lightly grilled. I'm sure the flavor still needs some adjustments so it can't be called a completed product yet. However, the degree of completion has risen considerably. The crunch in the consistency is good along with it not just being finely chopped but the feelings of chewing from the minced meat is properly there as well.

Of course all of the other members were pleased eating one each as well.

"Is there already no more?"

Ralpha came out demanding seconds but there's already no more. Rather~ since I already thought you would say it I made sure we made just enough to match the number of people. If I didn't do that then we'd all end up eating sausages here and we wouldn't be able to go out to eat with the party that entered the dungeon today. Rather sorry about that, everyone.

"I'm sorry, Ral-san. Since it's still a prototype that's all I made."

Basutoral and Cathy lowered their heads to Ralpha. As expected since Ralpha was apologized to she had no choice but to given up and made a disappointed expression. Look, you've already gotten to sample it so go take your shower already and go eat dinner with the members of {Sooner}.

"Then, I guess we'll head to Murowa huh?"

I call out to Miduchi, Gwine, and the Basutoral couple before quickly walking off.

It's only obvious but it's not like just the Basutoral made the prototype. Giberuti made it together with them as well. And, Giberuti isn't here. Around now he should be at Murowa smoking something. Also, since the afternoon Miduchi, Gwine, and I the three of us went to find the mustard plant. Mustard itself was technically already being sold but after all you know, if you're a Japanese person then you need mustard that sharply passes through your nose.

Tonight we're going to eat our stomachs full of delicious sausages. I'm looking forward to it~
Ah, tomorrow when everyone goes to the dungeon in the morning I intend to properly let them bring along enough hot dogs for the number of people as well.
Pardon me if they cool down. If you're discontent then have Ralpha or Bel make some fire.




...................




Year 7445, Month 9, Day 6


Hmn, it can't be helped worrying about it so I guess it's fine to just go with this and that fellow that seem obedient huh?

"Then in that case Ronslail-san, I've decided on this child and that child. How much are they?"

"Since we just gained quite a bit of profit from Greed-sama the other day. How about 1,000,000 each?"

Oh~ no matter what the case if it's that price then wouldn't there be almost no profit.

"That's quite cheap. Well I understand that they're a different set of digits from combat slaves though..I still might buy another couple of them but I'm relying on you at that time as well."

"Yeah, of course. That's fine. I'll offer a good price when it comes to general slaves."

And, the madam is quite shrewd as well. I guess that means when it comes to general slaves which were originally cheap and have a low profit margin {two* pay} is fine. I guess that means she intends to profit from the expensive combat slaves. Well it's fine. If the sausage business ends up getting on track then I'm sure I'll come to buy a lot more after all. She's going to make those ones cheap as well right?

I purchased two scrawny 11 year old slave children for 1,000,000 Z each. It seems one was the child of a slave that belonged to a merchant that went out of business the capital and the other was similarly the child of a slave that belonged to a shop in the capital who's business had started to decline. Since both of them were born slaves it seems there's no need to re-educate them.

I paid the money and after taking the proof of sale just like that we went to the temple and performed the naming ceremony.

John.Kurein, level 3, human, male.

Terry.Whites, level 3, human, male.

Girls would have been fine as well but there were only ones that were much older and had a higher price. It's not like I'm buying a housekeeper or maid after all and I'm sure they'll be carrying some reasonably heavy luggage when stocking up on meat as well. I just went with boys that seemed like they would be able to build up some strength in the future.

After the ceremony had ended and the two of them were the Greed Family's Owned Slaves I brought them into a restaurant that acts as a cafe. After ordering some random sandwiches and bean tea, I let them eat.

"Listen well, I'll say it from the start but my primary occupation is as an adventurer. I'm normally in the dungeon. Since I intend to have you help out with business that deals with food we probably won't meet very often. Normally a Free Person older sister named Catherine.Basutoral will be looking after you two. Alright?"

""I understand, master.""

That's a good reply.

"I think your job will get busy right away. That's why stamina is important. Make sure you properly eat without restraining yourselves. The cost of inn and food will all be covered by me so there's no need to worry about it. You two are still children and your bodies are small so I'll have you stay in one room together in the inn. I'll prepare two sets of bedding. Don't fight. Also, your starting wages will be 6,000 Z per month. It's fine for you to use or save them up as you please."

""! I understand, master.""

"You've finished eating right, then for the time being we're buying your daily necessities so come with me."

After paying for the meals we left the restaurant and started on the way to Boil Manor.

"Miduchi, prepare the daily necessities for these two. I'm going to Shuni to prepare the inn for them. Once you've bought it return here."

"Nn, got it."

After Miduchi said that she crouched down to meet eye level with them and smiled while saying, "The two of you, tell me your names. I'm Midu~ritto.Chizumagurol. Call me Miduchi or madam. I'm looking forward to working with you."...I don't even feel like retorting every time anymore. Do as you please.

After pushing the two slaves on Miduchi, I went to Shuni and started negotiations to prepare a room with two beds next to Giberuti's room and managed to get it for 3,000 Z per night for the two of them. After returning to Boil Manor and it was at almost the same time as Miduchi returned with the two of them. It seems she properly prepared new and clean clothes as well. There's also underwear and towels as well. Yeah, since they're going to be dealing with food it's important to remain clean.

"Cathy, starting tomorrow teach these kids various things. I'm leaving it to you."

"Yes, Greed-sama, I mean Greed-san. Please leave it to me."

After Cathy said that just the same as Miduchi she crouched down to meet eye level with the two and greeted them.

That night when everyone was eating dinner Giberuti said, "You two, so you were born in Rombertia huh? That's nice~ If master's business goes well then I think the two of you will probably be able to work in Rombertia. Make sure you do a proper job." something like that. Would you please stop with that~ The two of them were making sparkling eyes while saying something like, ""Then, we can see our mom and dad?"" Look, hearing that everyone started making questionable expressions while looking at me.

"I'm going to take a piss~"

I ran away to the toilet.