A Request from the Trade Guild
As autumn deepened, and winter was just around the corner, I was preparing for hibernation in my shop.
That being said, my shop has magic heating from the first floor to the third floor, so I don’t need to buy firewood or anything.
In a regular house, it seems people have to prepare firewood to get through the winter.
Thinking about that, I installed magic air conditioning, but it’s still quite challenging.
The cost of magic stones for the air conditioning is no joke.
So, in the midst of preparing for winter hibernation, I was summoned to the Trade Guild.
Hmm, I wonder if I’ve ever been summoned like this before?
“Lady Lily, please don’t casually talk about the principles of body enhancement.”
Alizée said right to my face as soon as we met.
Strange, where did it leak?
“Do you think I haven’t been checking up on you? I’ve been conducting various inquiries while also providing personal protection. According to my investigation, after you went to a high-end restaurant, the adventurers who were with you started using powerful body enhancement magic. Did you mention it to them, Lady Lily?”
“Well, was that a problem?”
“It’s not very favorable. Those girls formed a party of three and started acting together, and the principles of body enhancement are still being studied by the country. If mere low-ranked adventurers knows about it, what do you think will happen?”
Hmm, I spoke with good intentions, but it didn’t turn out so well.
But what’s said is said.
I asked Alizée about what to do next.
And the result was…
“You don’t need to do anything. As long as they don’t recklessly disclose information, people won’t suspect that they know the principles of body enhancement. Many people use body enhancement by intuition alone.”
“That easily…”
“In reality, excluding the theoretical part, that’s how it is. So, please refrain from any more careless behavior.”
“Understood, I’ll be careful.”
“Thank you. Now, onto today’s main topic. Marquis Vardmoi has requested that you donate winter clothing to an orphanage. I’ll discuss the details regarding the gender and age range shortly.”
“Huh? Winter clothing for an orphanage? Is it okay? My shop deals exclusively with new clothes, you know?”
“There are various circumstances. The requested amount is 700,000 Rubies. Please cover expenses such as fabric from this amount. Any surplus will be entirely your profit. Additionally, if the costs exceed the reward, you will have to cover the difference yourself.”
Hmm, clothing for an orphanage.
I don’t feel bad about it, but why did the request come to my shop, which deals only in new clothes?
If it were second-hand clothes, it might be possible to gather more for a lower cost.
“… Those are the conditions. They are also written on this request form, so please check it if you forget. Do you have any questions?”
“Well, can I decide on the fabric and such for the clothes?”
“Yes. There were no specific instructions, so it should be fine for you to choose as you like. Any uncertainties?”
“No. Then, I’ll go back to work on the patterns, so Alizée, I’ll leave the fabric procurement to you.”
“Understood.”
I requested cotton fabric because hemp seems a bit too cold.
Since I don’t know how much I’ll need, I decided to purchase 500,000 Rubies worth.
However, it seems that fabric prices were rising, given that winter was approaching.
I trust Alizée’s negotiating skills, but if I run short on fabric, I’ll ask her to buy more.
It’s okay if there’s a bit of a shortfall, especially for a donation to an orphanage.