74 VIII. Success and failure (2/2)

As he said this, Master was counting the number of gold coins.

''Doesn't matter . You'll never have a problem with money.

You're right, Leo. Please be careful with your money.

I'm sorry. You're right. I've got some money saved up.

I knew my master wasn't cut out for making money .

''Speaking of which, I heard that the Fermor Trading Company has copied our magic sword, but it doesn't seem to be selling well at all.

That's true. I'm the only one who can do that.

I knew it .

I mean, you can't just say it off with confidence: .......

'Master was more awesome than I thought.

That's right. More respect.

Master said this and made a smug face as he stretched out his chest.

''But if it wasn't for me, I don't think your high skills would have been worth a d*mn.

Well, that being said: ......

Master's hips suddenly became lower.

”Just kidding. I have great respect for you.

”Yeah, right. That's great to hear. But still, that ...... guy is not ...... like him, and if you see the magic circle, you'll know it's not something that can be easily imitated. Even though

Is that your brother?

”Yeah, he's a decent worker, but he's an excellent connoisseur. So, you wouldn't think of copying this in six months and then selling it to a ...... skilled craftsman, would you?　Or is your eyes getting worse with age?

'I see ...... Well, it's such a big business association, they might think that one mistake is no problem.

It's true that Elsie was right, they wouldn't mind a single mistake if they were such a big business.

Yeah. He's a good businessman. So maybe he's thinking about something.

That's right. Let's just try to keep us from destroying this store ourselves!

Yeah, we'll keep working on it.

SIDE: Fermat Trading Company

What?　He's gone?　You've got to be kidding me!　What were you guys doing?!

The chairman, who was in a bad mood and had been drinking, was shouting at his subordinates.

Yes, sir. I looked for it but I can't find it at ...... anywhere. It's just that this letter is ......

The young man who had come to report to him said and showed him a sheet of paper.

'Then get on with it and read it out!

Yes, Mr. ...... Mr. Chairman, Fermat's business is in decline. This is because you forced the sale of the magic sword. I don't know what I can do about this situation. So, I'll take responsibility and quit. I'm sorry that I had to run away without telling you. I wish Fermat's business continues to grow and develop.

It was quiet when I finished reading the letter.

''d*mn it ...... you've escaped. And your business is in decline?　Hey, is that true?

Yes, sir. You've got a few drops here and there.

”Ugh, you're kidding me. ...... There hasn't been a drop in business since I took over this store. ...... What's the meaning of this? ...... You, explain it to me!

''Ha, yes . The performance of our magic sword is far from the performance of Horant's magic sword, and because of that, our impressions are .......

'Are you kidding me?　Is my brother's magic sword that great?　Bring that magic sword here now!

Yes!

The man rushed to get the magic sword.

''Here it is: ......

The chairman, who was handed the magic sword, looked at it in silence .

''Yeah ...... that's pretty impressive. ...... That's something we can't duplicate. I see ...... hey!　Stop selling the magic sword now!　That stuff is so embarrassing!

Yes!

'And invent an awesome magic tool that will replace the magic sword!　That's right: ...... The deadline is only a month away!

What?　No, you can't!

If you can't do it, we're done. So go!

'Yes, yes ......'

The man who came to report to me walked out of the ...... room without saying a word.

'Hey!　Bring me a drink!

As the man left, the chairman started drinking again.

'Huh, maybe I should quit too: ......