As it turns out, Leila's work ethic has exceeded my expectations.

　Prior to the opening of the Hollow Bottom branch, she had asked them to take turns working at the head office for the purpose of gaining experience for the new staff, and her swiftness in swallowing was outstanding.

　Of course, that was only meant to be 'among the inexperienced'.

　The guys who have experience working in a shop, especially in other weapon shops, have a better reputation when considered as the 'strength' of the shop, and the best in that sense is still Natalia, the planned branch manager.

　Still, Leila's acclimatization speed would still be worthy of recognition.

　If Natalia is a ten, the other experienced people would be nine or eight, Leila would be seven, and the other inexperienced people would be somewhere between four and three.

　I'm just starting out, and with this, I'm sure I'll be able to catch up with the experienced ones soon enough.

　However, there's one drawback that can't be ignored--










Yo, White Wolf!　Is the order ready?
''It's a compound bow made of demonic materials, isn't it? I finally received the materials last week, so I finished it in a hurry.

　Immediately after the store opened, a hunter from the hunting union came to pick up the weapon that was ordered.

　The item ordered was a homemade composite bow that combined multiple types of materials using 【Synthesis】 and 【Fusion】.

　It was quite difficult to weave the materials into the base bow in a well-balanced manner, and it took quite a bit of effort to get the hang of it, but once I learned it, I was able to make two or three more in no time.

'I've also used dragon material to make it sturdy, just as you ordered,'
'Thanks!　Shucks, the dragon material is so cheap ...... Yeah, no, it's eye-poppingly expensive compared to regular guys, but it's definitely cheaper than buying it elsewhere.

　The hunter man is checking the workmanship of his bow as he speaks sincerely.

''I guess it's because they live so close. After all, the cost of transporting it isn't ridiculous.

　The dragon materials stocked by the White Wolf Store were killed in the neighboring dungeon 'Demon King's Castle Realm', and were immediately dismantled and transported to the ground.

　The travel distance is about the extent that you can traverse it in no time even on foot.
　Compared to other regions, the transportation cost is almost nothing.

　Normally, dragons live in dungeons deep in rocky mountains far from human habitation, or even if not, they are deep in dungeons, and transporting the materials alone would cost a lot of money.

　Conversely, the lower the cost, the lower the purchase price, and this is reflected in the price.

　But even so, compared to ordinary animals and ordinary demon materials, the price is still a step or two different in rank.

''The distance and power are both commensurate with the price, so please don't worry.
'How could I not trust Mr. White Wolf's work? By the way, ...... this is a totally different story, but what's up with that kid over there, does he keep looking at you?

　The hunter man glanced at me and saw Leila, who was staring at me intently.

　It wasn't to the extent that he was stealing glances.
　She was clearly observing me with seriousness.

'He's ...... our new guy. I'm curious to see what kind of story you're telling, maybe .......










　Some time later, just as we were finally getting over the peak of the adventurer's visit, Sylvia, carrying a basket, came in through the back door.

''Ladies and gentlemen, good work!　I heard you couldn't seem to keep your hands off of them today, so I brought you some food!　Something to store in your stomach and the rest is sweet and ......
Really?　Sylvia, I love you, will you marry me?
Uh, I don't know what to do.

　Erica is pining over Sylvia while exaggerating.

　Since they are old friends, the interactions between them are completely different than when they talk to me, and their prankster side and true attitudes come out.

　Whenever I see this kind of scene, I am reminded of the fact that they are girls of their age.

Then let's take a break in turn. Let's start with Erica and Harriet first, and Noir will be okay after that?
Yeah, it's okay. ...... ......

　Noir replied while finishing the order form behind the counter.

　By the way, he and Harriet are new to the branch office and they are working at the main office today as part of their training.

'I'll have Alexia come in when she gets back from the town hall, and Garnett is going to take a little longer to ...... organize the shelves. So, Leila will be .......

　While checking everyone's situation, I turned my head to Leila, who was working on the price tag at the counter, and our gazes met surprisingly perfectly.

　It's a way of looking at each other that wouldn't have happened if she hadn't been staring at us intentionally.

　But even so, I couldn't help but think of him as a handy guy, as he didn't seem to be slowing down his work.

"...... what's going on?
Don't worry about it. I'm just learning how the manager works.
'No, ...... don't tell me not to worry about it,'










　Eventually, the peak time for visitors had passed, and there was more room in the store, so I decided to casually call Leila up and ask her about it.

''I'm sorry if it was my imagination, but have you been looking at me for some reason earlier?''
Yes. I've been observing your work, sir.
'Well, ...... it's your role, it doesn't matter, but can't you just observe a little more casually?'
What?

　...... Leila's reaction was really surprising.

'If it was too uncomfortable?'
My clients have been wondering where I am.
I'm sorry, I'm not very good at covert operations, and I'll be more careful after .......

　Leila honestly admitted her inadequacy and bowed her head slightly.
　Truly, she's a girl who exudes good upbringing from every bit of her actions.

　Although it's hidden that she's a relative of the Dragon King Knights, the other employees and visitors might at least notice that she's from some good family.

　And yet, it is the personality of the girl named Leila that makes her think logically and cleverly, rather than the calm personality that tends to be the stereotypical (stereotypical) image of a young lady.

　...... When it comes to young ladies, Garnett also falls into this category, but that guy had to adapt to the silver-winged knights, a male society, so it seems that he shouldn't be cited as an example.

　As I was thinking about that, Garnett, the very person who was the one I had in mind, stood in the doorway of the room and knocked violently on the open door.

'Hey, white wolf. The prodigal son of Beaufort wants you, man.

　The door was open, so the knock earlier was simply to draw my attention to it.

　I'd like to think it had nothing to do with Garnett looking strangely grumpy.

'Theodore?　Okay, I'm coming.
'Well, when you say Beaufort, is that the Beaufort family!　I have a personal connection with his son from such a family: ...... May I be present for the sake of post-secondary studies!
You're overreacting. He's an armorer and an adventurer. No, he's an armorer and a supplier.

　He decided to turn back towards the store anyway, taking a surprised-looking Layla with him.