129 CHAPTER XII -- THE SKILL OF MERCHANT ELSY (1/2)

Okay. Well, then, I'll do what you asked!　It'll take some time, but I'll make it for you, I promise.

When I finished explaining, Master said loudly and made a strong hump.

Thank you. Perhaps only Master can do it, so please take care of it.

I know he'll make what I asked for.

You're lucky he's my master.

He'll have no problem developing the underground city. They have great connections and resources here at Holland.

Thank you.

Yeah, but we're going to need someone to run things. But this is a huge amount of money. If we fail, the whole chamber of commerce will be in big trouble. ....... It's a big responsibility to be in charge of this. What am I going to do? ...... Yes!　Why can't Elsie be in the field giving direct instructions?

Hmm?

Something about ...... I thought Mr. Colt started telling the story by himself, but eventually he got a very deliberate theatrical tone.

That sums it up, 'Elsie, go to Leo's,' right?

I don't mind, but is it really necessary to go to such lengths?

'Oh, that's a good idea!　This isn't going to be possible today because I can't start ...... today because I'm too prepared for the quicksand, so go work at Leo's tomorrow!

Wow, even the master: ......

'What?　Am I your place, Leo-kun: ......?

Everything's fine. You just leave the shop to Moran, don't worry about it. And if anything goes wrong, I'll come for you.

As usual, Mr. Moran, you're in trouble.

Oh, thank you. So, but ......

Let's go. If you can do this, Holland's business is going to get even bigger, okay?　It's your job to make the association grow. Go.

He says something like that.

You're going to have to go for it.

Yes, yes ......

That's it. Leo, you and Elsie can work on the plan tomorrow.

Okay, I understand.

Yeah, I don't have a problem with that, you know?

No problem: .......

In the meantime, Elsie won't be able to get ready on short notice either, so you can pick her up in the morning.

Yes, sir. Miss Elsie, will you be okay tomorrow afternoon?

Yes. I'm fine.

Okay. All right, well, good luck tomorrow.

The next day.

I went to visit Miss Elsie's house at lunchtime, as I had promised.

As soon as I rang the doorbell, Elsie came running out with a large package.

”Here you go, sir. Let's go.

The smiling Elsie was very excited.

She wasn't very happy about it yesterday, but she's still happy.

I'll take your bag. I'll take your bag.

Yeah, sure.

It's okay.

I convinced Miss Elsie to accept a large bag.

Well, shall we go now?

As I said that, I grabbed Elsie's hand with the other hand that held the bag and made the transition.

'Huh?　What is this place?

Elsie, who had expected to be transferred into the house, looked puzzled as she was suddenly transferred to the blue sky .

''This is the roof of a house on the outskirts of town . I wanted Miss Elsie to see that one.

Then I pointed to my house.

”Huh?　Wow!　It's a big castle. It might as well be a castle in the Imperial City.

Certainly, if you ask me, it's more than an imperial castle: ......

”Oh, no comment on that. Let's see. ...... That's the house I live in now.

'What?　Leo, you live in a place like that?　It's quirky: ......

'Thank you . I thought I'd ask Elsie to take a look at the castle once, so I've transitioned here for once.

From the inside, you can't see how great it is to live in a castle.

Oh, really? That's a nice thing to see.

That's good to hear. Then let's move to the castle.

Yes, sir.

I made sure Elsie-san nodded and I used the transition again.

''I'm home.''

Welcome back. Is that Elsie?

As I transitioned into the house, Leena, who had been waiting for me immediately, looked at Elsie and asked me a question .

''That's right . As I explained yesterday, I'm the president of the best Horant trading company in the Empire.

Nice to meet you. Elsie. It's a pleasure to meet you.

After being introduced, Elsie bowed politely to the three of them.

'It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Rihanna Abelard. Please call me Leena.

Nice to meet you. My name is Shelia Vector.

Leena greeted her with a smile and Shelly with a slightly mushy smile.

'....... Shelly, we talked about it yesterday and we agreed on it.

......

Even though Leena warned her, Sherry's expression remained as stiff as ever.

Yeah...... I knew it wasn't going to be easy to get along with them right away. .......

I'm sorry ....... Leo-kun, would you mind if the two of you, Belle and I could talk to each other alone for a moment?

'What?　Oh, yes. No problem.

Yeah?　What are you going to do?

Please, can you just stop fighting?　Well, I'm sure Miss Elsie wouldn't have done that.

Okay. Well, why don't you come talk to me in my office?

Yes. Uh, Leo, can I get your stuff?

Hmm?　Baggage?

Oh, yes. Go ahead.

Maybe there's a secret plan inside.

Not that it's necessarily a secret plan to get along: .......

I handed the package to Elsie, feeling a little uneasy.

”Thank you. I'll be with you in a minute.

I said that and saw Elsie off as she followed Leena and her friends.

I wish them to come back as close as possible. ......

SIDE: Elsie.

How long have you been in love with Leo-kun: .......

Was it in earnest when you were taught creation magic?

But when I asked Leo to tell me about it, I'm pretty sure I asked ...... for Leo's attention, so I guess I already liked him then?

Yeah ...... I can't remember much about it.

The reason I like him is because ...... he's just so dependable .

I can't believe he's five years younger than me, he's so stable and reliable that I can't feel the age difference between us. In fact, I might even feel that I'm younger than her.

It's a good thing that ...... has the ability to touch women so much that they don't feel like children.

It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what you're doing.