ter leaving the inn, the next place they arrived at was an even more suspicious-looking building.
It was in good-condition; rare, for a building in these parts, and there were n standing guard outside. A clearly dangerous place.
Conrad approached unhesitatingly.
When the n saw the cross-dressing Conrad, the n standing guards gave an ill-fit smile, and bowed.
Why if it isnt nu-sama. Are you looking for Luboera-sama?
Yes. Ive co to make another purchase. Could you perhaps let
in?
Yes. Luboera-sama said that you could enter whenever you want. Please co inside.
The man lowered his head respectfully, and beckoned the cross-dressing Conrad into the building. It was then, that he first noticed the boy in the butler outfit behind Conrad.
nu-sama, who might this child be?
The mont they saw the child, the n beca a little more guarded. They lowered their stance a little, and moved their right hands behind their backs. There was probably so weapon hidden back there.
Conrad spoke to them in a small voice, that seed to have not noticed this fact.
Hes my butler. Arent you, Soshia?
Soshia. It was the alias that they had prepared in advance for her.
Fii had been standing with her head hung bashfully. When Conrad called for her na, she lowered it further into a tiny nod.
Soshia was supposed to be a mute.
Im sorry. This boy cant speak.
A butler is he
Thats right. Isnt he such a good boy?
Yes. You have very splendid taste, replied the man with an ingratiating smile.
How could such a young boy be able to fulfil the job of a butler. Not only that, one that couldnt speak.
Conrad could read between the lines, but nu was a thick noblewoman, and didnt notice at all.
Uhuhu, I can bring him with , cant I? Itd be pitiful to leave him behind.
Yes, thats completely fine.
With their permission, Conrad brought Fii into the shop.
The first floor was a bar. The curtains were shut, making the place dim, illuminated only by faint red and blue lamps. And despite it being morning, n and won were drinking, thriving in the environnt.
But the place that Fii and Conrad were heading was not there.
Apparently the guards out front had sent so kind of signal, because sobody appeared from inside and greeted Conrad.
Welco, welco, Lady nu. Please allow
to escort you to Luboera-sama.
The two of them were brought further into the shop. After passing through a dreary corridor, unlike the colourful bar, they continued up a flight of stairs to the second floor. It did have a few paintings and vases, but you could hardly call the place tasteful.
They were even placed badly. The guide almost knocked into a vase as he passed.
Eventually they reached a hallway with a door at the end. In front of it, stood two burly n. It seed that this room, deep into the building, was the managers room.
When the two of them reached the door, the man opened the door and let them in.
Upon entering, the guards entered behind them, and shut the door.
Welco, nu-sama! It brings my great honour that you visit my store again!
A plump man with a short moustache had greeted them with an exaggerated spread of his arms. There was too much hair gel applied to his head, and an unpleasant sll wafted from him.
It was the manager of this place, Luboera.
Uhuhu, I tried other stores too, but I didnt much like them. So Ive co back here, Luboera, said Conrad.
His voice had been abundant in seductiveness, and he lightly tapped his lips with his closed fan.
When he did, the slight wind from it gently lifted Conrads veil, and half of that bewitching face could be seen. And the lecherous expression Luboera made when he saw it, did not escape Fiis eyes.
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