“Good afternoon, Lambert-san,”
“Mukouda-san, welco!”
I gave my greetings to Lambert who waved at from his storefront.
Today’s visit was to consult with him about how to sell the Divine dicine, Hair Power!
“I’m here to consult on a new product,” I began. [8]
“Does it have anything to do with the Count’s visit to the Adventurer’s Guild the other day?”
[8] “Haha, as expected from a rchant,” I said. “The truth is...”
I proceeded to inform Lambert-san about my eting with the Count, the gift and the special effects of the Divine dicine.
“Oho, so that’s what happened...”
“Yes, apologies for dropping your na in without your permission. However, when it cos to selling things, Lambert’s is the only place I could think of.” [5]
“My, my, it certainly sounds promising. However, as a rchant, I still need to assess the effects myself...”
“Naturally, that should be the way.” I agreed [8] and took out a set of special shampoo and Divine dicine that I had prepared last night. “Please take these and check for yourself.”
“Understood. Thankfully I don’t have any problem with my hair thinning out but I do have a couple of employees I could test the product on.”
[4] “Wonderful, here’s how you use it...”
After I’m done explaining, Lambert-san said, “Ah yes, I have so news about your Wyvern cloak. I do believe it should be ready in a few days. I’ve seen the piece and let tell you, the work is excellent. Even the craftsman said they had outdone themselves.”
“Oh, I look forward to it.” [5]
“By the way, your belt and shoes are ready, would you like to take them first?”
[4] “Oh dear, I actually forgot about them. I think I’d like to pick them up together as a set.” [5]
“Sure, I shall contact you once we confird the effects of the potion.”
“Many thanks.”
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[8] I was just on my way out one day when Teresa hurried over with a ssage.
[8] “Mukouda-san, a ssenger from Lambert’s is here. He asked if you could co to the store right away,”
It has only been two days since my visit to Lambert’s. Wow, I wonder what he wants there for? The dicine? The cloak?
Regardless, I should go. [5] I turned to my familiars and said, “Well, you heard the ssage. Hunting’s cancelled for today.”
“Nanu?!”
““What did you say?!””
““Whaaaat~!?””
[8] Ah, I expected this reaction from Fer and Dora-chan but even Sui sounded unexpectedly angry...
“Well, it can’t be helped. They asked to co right away. I’ll take you guys hunting tomorrow. We could even check the Adventurer’s Guild for mission request.”
“Muu, fine. Lambert’s is that leather place, right?”
“Yes,”
“Good, I’ll take you there now. Once you’re done, we can go straight to the Adventurer’s Guild for a mission. Make sure to pick a good one.”
“Ehh? Wait, go for a mission imdiately?”
““Ou, sounds good to !””
““Sui can pew pew a lot~?””
Ahh, considering how I’m outnumbered by them...
“I guess it can’t be helped. Take to Lambert’s first for now,” I said as I hopped onto Fer’s back.
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“Sorry for calling you so suddenly,” [3] said Lambert-san the mont we opened the door.
“No, no, it’s fine. Did sothing co up?”
“Let’s talk in the back.” Lambert-san led the way to the back of the store. A maid served us tea and it was only after the door closed behind the maid that he began, “To be honest, I received a letter from Count Langridge. It arrived via fast horse ssage...”
[6] “Fast horse, just what kind of urgent ssage was it?”
[4] “According to the ssage, the Count was on his way to the Royal Capital for so kind of high society social season thing and stayed over at Viscount Bertone’s place.”
[6] “I’m starting to get an idea where this is going...”
“Viscount Bertone was shocked by Count Langridge’s appearance and asked after the hair restorer. [5]”
It looks like the effects of the Divine dicine were so powerful that anyone with a balding sickness would want to get their hands on it.
“I was told to prepare 50 sets for Count Langridge for the ti being. Also, he told not to sell the hair restorer to anyone without his introduction.”
[4] “Ah, I understand,” looks like the Count plan to make use of the Divine dicine to build connections with other nobilities, right?
“[5] I also think it’s a good idea to sell with the Count’s introduction. I’ve tested out the hair restorer on my employees. The effects after just two days are quite amazing. Considering the rapid and visible effects, I believe that 50 gold coins should do it. [8] That’s cheap for our target market. People who care about their appearance would do anything to get their hands on it.”
[4] “50 gold...?” [2] my original plan was to sell it at 3 silver per set. Sure, Sui’s Special Elixir was mixed into the Divine dicine but only a drop per tonic. Sui’s Elixirs co in bottles about the size of the energy drink with that Genki Hatsuratsu! [9] slogan.
[9] Just how many drops of elixir does a 120ml bottle have?
[6] It’s almost like selling Sui’s Elixir for 50 gold per drop.
Oh, right, they are buying the silver bullet to restore their hair...
[5] I decided not to think about it too much and leave the business side of the matter to Lambert and the Count. Yes, let’s leave everything to them.
As for the initial order of 50 sets of hair restorers. I decided to give them to Lambert-san for free. He could sell it for pure profit to the Count, though I’m sure he’ll let the Count have them at a good price.
“Mukouda-san, are you sure?”
“The Count took care of my trouble and you’re the one who introduced him to , so it’s all quite a bargain to .”
“I shall inform the Count that Mukouda-san especially want him to have the restorer at a special price.”
Later, we talked about the wholesale price for the hair restorer.
It was set at 33 gold coins per set, which I thought was a little too expensive but Lambert-san told that, “I make a lot of new and useful contacts through the Count via the hair restorer too. So, I definitely benefited from this so don’t worry.”
“I’ve been indebted to Lambert-san for quite so ti now, so, please take this.” I took out one of the Red Serpent skins that I had gotten as a Drop back at Avering’s dungeons.
“Wait, i-isn’t this a Red Serpent skin?”
“Yes, I picked it up back at Avering’s dungeon.”
“No, no, Mukouda-san. I cannot take this! It’s a great treasure that one could only get their hands on once in their lifeti!”
“It’s fine, I owe Lambert-san quite a bit. I shall continue to be in your care so please take it.”
“Gulp... Is it really fine?”
“Of course!”
Lambert’s eyes were already glued to the Red Serpent skin. [3] “This is most splendid...” He reached out to touch the intact skin of the Red Serpent with eager eyes. [3] “Mukouda-san... I have always dread of getting my hands on one of these for the longest ti. I will never forget this kindness!”
“Uwooh, Lambert-san, don’t say that or you’ll make cry too!!” I’m happy that you are so moved to receive this even though I have lots more of the sa thing...
“That’s right, I was impressed by this beautiful Red Serpent skin that I almost forgot. The items you ordered have arrived. I shall bring them to you now.”
“Ooh, my Wyvern Cloak!”
[8] Excited, I could hardly wait as Lambert directed a maid to bring the cloak, scabbard belt and shoes over. Lambert-san set all three items on the table and said, [3] “Please, do try them on. If you discover any discomfort, do inform imdiately so that I can have it fixed.”
I put everything on. [5]
The dark grey cloak, shoes and belt all fitted perfectly.
More importantly, they were all very light. Lighter than any defensive item has the right to be.
“Woah, these are aweso! They feel really good and comfortable! [5]”
“I’m glad you like it, Wyvern hide have excellent heat and humidity control and has great water resistance. This cloak is especially useful on rainy days.”
“Woah, that’s convenient.”
Until now, I’ve depended on Fer’s Barrier against rain. However, depending on certain situations, having a rain-resistant cloak would be useful.
“I shall wear it as is, how much do I owe you?” [3] I said as I fished out the wooden bill of sale that I had kept until now. I already paid the deposit, the rest should be...
“Oh, don’t worry about that. Please take the cloak.”
“Eh?”
“I can’t afford to charge you after receiving this precious piece, eheheheh,” said Lambert-san as he stroked the Red Serpent skin.
[4] “Eh, but I should,”
[4] “No, no, I couldn’t.”
[4] “Oh, but I insist,”
[4] “No, no, no...”
This went on like that for so ti, ending with my defeat.
“Alright, I shall stop by again soon.”
“You’re always welco here!” said Lambert-san with a smile.
Is this really alright? I thought as I stepped through the threshold of Lambert’s shop and into the sunlight.
““Oi! Ti to go to the Adventurer’s Guild!””
Ah yes, I did promise them that.
[Gumihou: Mukouda-san sure knows how to pick his battles]
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[9] Genki Hatsuratsu! or Full of Energy! is the slogan for Oronamin C Drink. Initially sold in 120ml glass bottle.
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