In a Different World with a Smartphone Chapter 110
Arc 15: Great Forest Sea, Great Snow Mountain
Chapter 110: Talent Scout and Bento
[Hou, it started taking shape of its own]
[Thatâs right, thatâs right]
When I mutter my impression as I see the several shops built along the highway, Naito-ossan who is standing next to me happily nods. This person in charge of the management here, Naito Masatoyo, is one of the former Takeda Four Heavenly Kings. Doesnât he look like a lantern in daylight by standing here? Despite that, he looks just like a tired salaryman.
Even if there are still only coffee shops, bicycle shops, weapon shops, armor shops, and tool shops, it already cannot be seen as anything but a shopping street.
The citizens of our nation built their houses in a place diverging from the highway. Come to think of it, I thought houses and shops would resemble those made in Ishen style, but it wasnât like that. The houses were made with bricks like those in Belfast and other various western countries.
[Thatâs because if you emphasize foreign culture too much, the other side will wary too much]
Is what Natio-ossan said.
Since it also came to the point where travellers are now coming and going, isnât that an acceptable start? Inside weapon shops, things like unusual swords (up to things like âshurikenâ) are put up. Coffee shops include food from Ishen and other delicacies like roll cakes, ice cream, pudding and french fries.
A while ago, a rich man has decided to buy a bicycle. It does look thriving, isnât it?
At this rate we could make a decent living. Well, since there are only a few citizens, we could manage even if the income is low.
ăHeika. This is Yashima Itarou from the western checkpoint. A merchant saying that he is Heikaâs acquaintance came to visită
Huh? A telepathy just came in. Since it is from the west side, is he a merchant from Belfast? Using the western checkpoint familiar as intermediary, it became possible to contact me. It is also quite convenient.
ăWho is it? Whatâs the name of this merchant?ă
ăHe called himself âthe fashion merchant Zanakkuâă
Zanakku-san? He did a good job making it here from Leaflet.
ăI understandăI will be there shortlyă
When I opened [Gate], and instantly appeared at Belfast-sideâs checkpoint, I saw an unfamiliar and excessively decorated wagon with Zanakku-san dressed in unfamiliar clothes, standing beside it.
[Yaa, long time no see. Ooops, was it bad to speak to the king that way?]
[I donât care about those things. Welcome to Brunhild Dukedom]
This is the person who treated me kindly when I first came to this world. That didnât change even after I became a king. I shook hands with Zanakku-san, and spoke with him.
[And, what important matter brought you to this country? Do you have some business in the Empire?]
[There is that too. However, my first goal is to start a business in this country as well. I would like to build a branch office here. [Fashion King Zanakku â Brunhild Branch], how does it sound?]
Hahaa. I see. Thatâs very brave, alright. Despite not knowing whether people will still gather here.
[No no! It is a country that you established. There is no way people wonât gather. And, I will be the first one when that happens. It also advantageous to hold on to a good spot in advance.]
Is that your plan? Though it doesnât seem like a boutique would flourish currently, I would be troubled if there is none at all. Also, due to the rush in construction and farming that is happening right now, clothes will get dirty and be damaged quickly as well, I think.
When we went into the [Gate] and returned to the center of the highway, I introduced Zanakku-san to Naito-ossan. In addition to dispatching workers, I have them discuss the allocation for the plot of land, construction expenses, and other various things. Since I am an amateur regarding these, I left it to them.
Nevertheless, a branch office? Zanakku-san is a skilled person as well to be able to extend his reach from Leaflet to here. Well, it is probably because he has good connections with me though.
Speaking of Leaflet, are Doran-san and Mika-san doing well?âŚOh?
Wait a minute. I just noticed, but this country still doesnât have an Inn! Surely, I thought this place only as a transit point, but a place where travelers and peddlers can stay might be necessary. Isnât that right?
Mmm~âŚâŚ an Inn? it would be nice if it can become a place for eating and at the same time, a place for gathering news. A professional hand is required for thatâŚ. I wonât lose anything by asking, right?
[And, thatâs why, I was wondering if you could open a [Silver moon] branch in our country]
[âŚThat still came out suddenly, Oi]
Doran-san sighed while folding his arms. It is reasonable. Even I know that it was way too abrupt.
[We will handle the construction of the inn, but I want to entrust its management to Doran-sanâs group by hiring someone like a shop manager]
[Is that what you mean by branch�]
Doran-san inclines his head. Well letâs not discuss the small details.
[And, you say you want to invite Mika to be in charge of that branch office?]
[Isnât that fine, I want to go! It sounds interesting!]
In the dining hall of [Silver Moon], Mika-san interrupted Doran-san who sat across from me from the side. It seems like Mika-san is eager.
[Umm~⌠but, you see, if Mika is gone the situation in our house would become severe as well]
[A~ah, I wonder if that is true? Wonât it be fine if I ask Tanya-san to help? She is still giving enough help even now]
[Ba~, you, that person isâŚ!]
Doran-san suddenly got panicked. Tanya-san is that one, right? If I am not mistaken, she is the widow living in the north side of the town. I have met her several times. What? Does she have such relation with Doran-san?
[On the contrary, wouldnât it be better if I am not here~. Well, leaving that aside, for a king-sama of the whole country to personally come here to ask, there is no way to refuse, right?]
[âŚ! Ah~ I got it! Just go! Donât come back crying later!]
Mika-san said âHoorayâ after getting the desperate Doran-sanâs consent and made a small triumphant pose!
In this case, I would like to make a bath-house in the inn as well, but there is also a little problem about drawing the water from the hidden hot spring in Belfast. As expected, our reputation will not be good if we take resources from other countries.
Since there is a water canal in Brunhild, will it be fine if I use it as a source of hot water? Though it wonât have the efficiency of a hot spring, but it will be more than enough as a public bath. Also, I can merge [Refresh] and [Recovery] into it.
I take Mika-san and go back to Naito-ossanâs place in Brunhild for now.
[Oya, isnât this Mika-san? Is [Silver Moon] coming here by any chance?]
Though Zanakku-san was having a deep talk with Naito-san, he looked here and smiled.
[Since I decided to make an inn supervised by the state, I have managed to headhunt a shop manager]
[Oya, thatâs enviable. If you going to make employeeâs uniform, please come to my store]
[Nice doing business with you]
Maybe because she thought Zanakku-san was joking, Mika-san just laughed. I think it was most likely not a joke âŚâŚ Those were the eyes of merchant.
I also have Naito-ossan talk with Mika-san and consider the Innâs location. With It being tentatively managed by the state, shall I have them make it on a larger scale? A space for the bathhouse is necessary as well. After I told them that rooms were prepared for them to come to the castle later, I parted with Mika-san and the others.
As I was strolling on the highway towards the castle, two children, a pair of brother and sister siblings came running on small bicycles from the opposite side.
[A~ Heika! Good day~!]
[Good day~! Heika~!]
[Hi, good day]
While greeting them, the children ran past me without stopping. How lively~! I am very happy they are pleased with the bicycles. You wouldnât believe that those innocent kids are from a ninja clan.
After seeing the childrenâs silhouettes become smaller, I start walking again. This time a familiar girl comes running from the front while carrying something in her hand.
[Touya-sama!]
[Huh, Rue. Is something wrong?]
Rue who came running while panting, offered me what she was carrying. A two layered box and flask, is it?
[It is a bentou. I brought it because you didnât return at noon for lunchâŚâŚ]
[Ah⌠now that you mention it, I didnât]
I received the bentou and after we moved away from the highway and went under the shade of a tree, I brought out chairs and a table from [Storage]. When I spread out the bentou that i received, there were fried rice with meat and vegetables, Nikujaga cooked with kinpiragobou, fish stew with fried egg, and a lot of side dishes aligned side by side. Though their shape was somewhat collapsed.
[Hmm? this wasnât made by Claire-san, right?]
[Ah~ yes. ThisâŚ.. I made it. Because I was told that Touya-sama likes Ishen cooking, I asked Clair-san as well as Tsubaki-san to teach meâŚâŚ It is somewhat out of shape since it was my first timeâŚ..]
[Is that soâŚ]
Making so much for the first time, isnât it more than enough? With chopsticks at hand, I tried to taste the Nikujaga. Yes, it is as delicious as usual.
[It is delicious. I canât believe it is your first time]
[Really?! Thank god!]
Rue, almost bursting in joy, expressed her happiness. She is exaggerating. This girl has quite a lot of emotional expressions. Though I think that makes her cute as well. Nonetheless, because both Yumina and Rue usually give a dignified princess feeling, it feels more suitable for their age when I see such part of them like this. I think it is charming.
[âŚâŚIs there something wrong?]
[n-no. I was thinking you are cute]
[fuee~!?]
Oops, my real thoughts came out. I made sure to continue eating the bentou and not to look at Rue whose face turned bright red very fast. I am kinda embarrassed. But it is really delicious. Like this Nikujaga, I quite like it.
[a-ano, Touya-sama, a-a food you hate, is there any?]
[No, I think? There is nothing in particular. Ah well, anything extreme spicy is not good though]
Elsieâs extreme spicy chicken was heartlessâŚâŚ. That is something only the person who made it can eat.
[Then, is there anything you like?]
[Umm, Japanese⌠Ishen food, maybe? I like anything that matches with boiled riceâŚâŚ. Oh, I like the wonderful taste of this Nikujaga. It is the best]
[Ah~ thank you very muchâŚâŚ]
When I praised her cooking, Rueâs face that settled down turned red again. How hectic.
[I was interested in cooking since a long time ago. However I wasnât allowed to cook in the castleâŚâŚ Since the day I met Touya-sama, everyday has been fun]
Thatâs right, she is a princess after all. There is no way they would let her cook. But, it is really a waste to ignore such talent!
I finished eating the lunch box, put back the chairs and table in [Storage], and together we began walking back to the castle.
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Rue intermittently kept looking here while walking next to me. She tried reaching her hand to mine and then withdrew it back again and again, so I reached out mine and grasped her small hand.
Though she was surprised, she grasped back tightly.
[ehehe]
We return to the castle holding hands while Rue is smiling shyly. We probably look like a brother and a sister if anyone sees us from that side. Well, there is no need to hurry. Sooner or later, the time will come when we will look like lovers or maybe a married couple.
Since all of us will be living in this county for a long time.