Volume 2 - Chapter 11 – A DEVICE FOR COMMONERS (2/2)

Popcorn sales were 2200 torr, the lighter sales were 1000 torr. A total of 3200 torr.

From there the cost of the materials was 500 torr for 10kg of of corn, 100 torr for salt, and 300 torr for oil. The magic stone for the lighter was 500 torr and the other things were 100 torr.

「After deduction is a profit of 1700 torr」

About 17000 yen in one day, Jin converted it mentally. It was so-so.

「Then for Jin, half is 850 torr. Here, take it」

A pouch filled with copper coins was presented.

「Wait a moment, I don’t need so much」

「But, this is an equal split」

「There’s no need for that. The things produced in the workshop are yours and you also supplied the materials. 7 to 3 is fine」

「Umm, then that would be…? Please take 700 torr since it’s a pain to calculate. Here, I did receive things like fruits」

Saying that Beana held out 700 torr of silver coins. By the way, the correct calculation is 510 torr.

「… well that’s fine」

Jin received it with a bitter smile.

「Now then, since there’s still time shouldn’t we procure materials?」

「That’s right, although I’m tired I need to go buy them by the end of today」

Beana carried a big bag on her for shopping. Jin did too.

「First we’ll go buy 《Magic Stones》」

To buy light things Jin stopped Beana who moved to go buy《Magic Stones》 for the lighter.

「Wait wait, if it’s 《Magic Stones》 I can prepare them」

「Eh? Aah, come to think of it, you did you had 《Magic Stones》」

「Yep. I’ll sell it at cost price so don’t worry」

「I feel bad… but thank you」

So the two went around to buy salt, oil, and corn. Jin had finally obtained barley and wheat for food.

「All the profit has flown away」

Beana was slightly dispirited. Still barely keeping the business, there was no way to have a break.

「A little bit longer and an allowance will appear」

Jin said to comfort her. Beana,

「That’s right. I couldn’t sell at all before Jin came, there was no room for luxury」

Saying that she raised her face.

「But, the reputation of the lighter, I’m glad. After all, it’s worth making something useful for everyone」

「Yeah, I think so too. Well then, you should think of something to make besides making the lighter」

「Ah, are you going home?」

「Aa, sorry. I’ll make sure to come tomorrow」

「Ok, thank you for today」

Saying that Jin bid farewell to Beana, returning home carrying the corn and wheat.

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Changing scenes, in the mansion of a noble within the walls. A 12 or 13 year old boy was in a lavish room. Sitting on an also lavish chair. There a servant came over.

「Young Master, I’ve bought the thing you spoke of」

The servant presented the thing packed in the leaves of Breadfruit.

「Ooh, here it is. Un, let’s see」

That was without a doubt popcorn. The boy took a bite,

「Un, delicious! This has a taste I’ve never had from what I’ve eaten until now」

While saying that, munch munch he ardently ate it all up.

「It’s already finished? Oi, go buy me some more」

Saying that the employee had an apologetic expression,

「They’ve already closed up shop today, you will have to bear till tomorrow to buy more」

Saying that the boy seemed displeased,

「Then order the cook to make it」