However, I don't know how to set up a stall in that market, so I decided to ask the Chamber of Commerce (guild) for help.

　The stall itself is like preparing your own stall, and it doesn't matter what you do. I don't know if the Chamber of Commerce is in charge of the market, but I would only pay some shobha fees anyway.

　We walked about 1km from the market to the Chamber of Commerce. I've been here many times, .......
　I entered through the door that has been left open, and when I was going to ask the appropriate staff member, I was suddenly spoken to by a man I do not know.

'Hey, that's your slave ......, isn't it?'

　The man who spoke to me was dressed in jingling rings and necklaces that seemed to be made of spirit stones, blue pants with vertical stripes, a white dress shirt, and a flashy gold-embroidered vest, "How merchant! He was a small, fat young man who smelled like a harsh perfume and was about the same age as me. He was probably about my age.
　His appearance was similar to the Shakespearean outfit I had worn when I first found him in the mirror room. I'm pretty sure that's what Mr. Shero said about the "inland style"?　If so, he's a merchant from the interior.
　With seven slaves behind him, he may be a powerful merchant in his own right.

　The slaves that are waiting behind the chubby merchant are probably following them as guards, but they look strong to see. The equipment is good and the atmosphere is good. Are they all white?　And there are no Turks or Elves or anything like that.
　When I bought Marina, I briefly asked about the price of other slaves at the trading post, but a male slave with a warrior vocation would cost more than 100 gold coins, the price. A male slave with a warrior-type vocation would cost more than 100 gold coins. Seven of them. That's rich.

　...... No, but that's not the point. What do you want with my Marina, you chubby little chubby?

...... Yes, what can I do for you?

　I can't help but respond with a round of caution.

'If you have business here, you're a merchant too, aren't you?　If you're a merchant, you shouldn't use the Turks as your guards or entourage.

'What?　Why?

That's because it doesn't look good. If it's a business meeting, it could make them uncomfortable. I'm sure they bought it on the cheap: ....... And most importantly, they'd underestimate you if you could only buy a Turk slave or so, wouldn't they?　This is deadly to a merchant.

　A smug answer to a smug question.

　Hmmm ....... I see. .............
　It's true that when I was walking with Marina alone today, I noticed some strange looks, and I guess that means there are a lot of people who are racist towards the Turks. Not that anyone actually said anything to me, but .......

　...... Well, I'm sure this guy has good intentions, too: ....... Whether or not it's something you would suddenly say to a stranger .......
　No, ......, even if it was, Marina was shunned for caring and I had to say a word. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what is going on in the world of slavery, but I'm not sure I'm mature enough to sit back and let them make fun of me.

I see. You're right, but I know that's what I'm doing with her. Just go to ............ and you'll find a racist with a small a**h*le like this.

What?

'And unfortunately, it's not like I could only buy the Turk tribe. I could have chosen any number of options, but I bought her because she's so cute. It's a big deal. ...... And from my point of view, when you're walking around with a slave, you're a member of the same boat.

　And I just had to mess up.
　From a chalet's point of view, he was just giving me some common sense advice, and I don't need to be told this way. ......
　I just got a little heated. ............

　I would never have dreamed that I would say such a thing. He looked miffed for a moment, and then let out a breath of air.

I see. I just came here today from the imperial capital, you know. There might have been a slight--a slight discrepancy in the senses from the countryside around here ....... Well, good luck with that as you are, Yamadashi-kun.

''That's right. Even if you become a great merchant, I'll be careful not to become a vulgar money merchant who carries slaves around with him, haha.

　Buying words for sale.
　The chubby guy is trying to keep his cool, but you can see that he's turning red and getting pissed off. He's still young, and in fact, he may just be a big merchant style bonbon. Like ...... who came to raise a flag to the free city while being protected by the slaves my dad bought for me.
　...... Well, if that's the case, I can't speak for others either. ...... I'm quite dependent on the Solo family.

"Hohoho. So you're going to be in the elite, then?

Well, I think three or four people, including myself, would be ideal.

　When I answer that, the chubby guy's face suddenly turns into a grin. Who is this guy?

I see. I just spoke from my own perspective, but you're the type of person who can complete your business in a naka. Then there's no problem with that number of people. No, no, I just spoke with the sense of a merchant from the imperial capital who travels around to each city to do business. Bad, bad.

　What the hell kind of guy thinks I'm an idiot? Instead of going to each city, they're straddling the world.

No, no, I'm going to go to other cities as well.

Three or four?　Well, that's a tough one. Are you able to deal with bandits and hexenbiests with that many people?　If you're a sorcerer or an elf, though, you can go to ....... Oh, or maybe you'll hire a hunter?　It's no wonder the Elishe merchants are on the rise.

There's ....... Elf.

What?

'I'm telling you, there are elven slaves out there. And in a little while the sorcerer will be useful.

　I'm the sorcerer, though. I don't know if I've ever heard of a sorcerer being such a force to be reckoned with. The old man in the sorcerer's mansion smelled like a bunch of geezers, but .......

............ Oh. Oh, I see. I'm sure the people here also recognize the Turks as elves. That's what the countryside is all about. It's just like the people in the Fire Nation who turn everyone into an elf if they have long ears.

Yeah?

I'm sorry, but the Turks aren't elves. Elves must be blondes.

Heh. I can't do anything other than blonde hair?

No.

Maybe my son isn't an elf then. Oh no, I give up.

　I knew someone like me would say, "I've got it, I've got it!　I have an elf slave! I guess they don't believe me when I say that. I'm told that elven slaves are too expensive and only a few royalty and great merchants have them.

''No matter how much of a country you are in, that misunderstanding is embarrassing. You care about this and correct it, haha.''

　Then the chubby guy left with a laugh.
　If you think about it calmly, it might have been a bonbon merchant who just came out of the imperial capital, or a cool business partner. It seems to be unfamiliar with Elishe's worldly affairs.
　Next time you see him, you'll have to step out of the way and get the money out of him.

　After the chatter has left, Marina inquired in a frightened tone, "Why do you want to know about the princess?

...... Why didn't you tell us about the princess?　That leaves the Lord in a state of disrepute. Marina doesn't mind what people say about her, but I can't stand it when the Lord is disgraced.

Hmm?　That's okay. And I would never believe that kind of thing, even if he said it with his mouth. ...... That's not the point, Marina, don't tell me you're 'okay with what they say'.

　Marina had a strange look on her face when she was told that, but in a manner of speaking, she said, "I understand.
　You may not understand it properly, but ...... if you've been living in discrimination all your life, you're not going to be able to do that anytime soon. I hope that ...... will lose that awareness, if possible.

　Well, it's not a righteous thing for someone like me, who bought it as a slave, to say...




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　The jurisdiction of the market was right with the Chamber of Commerce.
　Rent the right to use a vacant parcel for a period of time (minimum 1 week (ring). Normally they rent by the month). The rent was one silver coin per month (100 L.). That means 15,000). It's cheap, but it's a bit expensive if you think you're just renting a place that doesn't have a store, just less than a square foot, like ......?　If I wanted to borrow it (in monetary terms), I could, but the place wasn't available at a good place.
　I put it on hold for now because they say you can borrow it anytime as long as it's available. I'll have to prepare some products to sell, and maybe a good place will become available after a while.

　As I walked out of the Chamber of Commerce to take a quick look at the priestess' face, I saw a familiar face in the square and spoke to him.

'This is an odd place to be, Hetty, hello. Deanna, what are you doing here, too?

'Good day to you, Mr. Jiro. Were you on vacation today?　She was lamenting that Lady Deanna had been thrown out.

I didn't say that. He's playing with me all the way to Hetty.

　It was an unusual pairing - Hetty and Deanna - and it looked like they had just been talking about something in the square.

'Has Deanna been playing with Miss Hetty all day?

'I was picking up some things I had asked Hetty to do and so on. ...... I was actually going to do that when I got home. ...... Hi, Master.

　Then Deanna hands me a stick-shaped object in a bag.

'Hmm?　What is this for me?

'Yes. It's a gift from me to mark the completion of the mansion.

　Deanna, you're a slave and you're so careful ....... No, the slave is almost as famous and innocent as the slave, though.

　The contents of the bag were a set of vermilion leather sword sheaths and a belt.
　Because my sword (the demon sword) didn't have a scabbard, he asked Hetty to take some measurements and get one for me.
　I was about to make a sheath myself, so I'm glad to hear that. I was even more touched by the unexpectedness of the gift. It's been years since a girl gave me a present: ....... And in this different world .......
　This is how the percentage of people who don't care about Japan gets higher and higher.

Thank you for ....... I'm really happy for you, Diana. I will always treasure this site.

　Then he shook Deanna's hand, and after a moment of blurring, he blushed and stiffened.

'Ta-tah, will you take good care of me?　Wawa, I'm looking forward to working with you.

"?　Oh, yeah. Of course I'll take care of it.

　I don't think we were engaging in any kind of conversation, but I didn't pursue it because Deanna was kind of cute and I was starting to get embarrassed because she was more embarrassed than I needed to be.
We also thanked Hetty, who was looking at us with distant eyes, saying "Oh, this is so new," and decided to leave for the day.

　Tomorrow, the long awaited horse market would stand. Mr. Hetty will pick us up in the morning. ......
　If we're going to buy a horse, we'll have to hire someone to take care of it as soon as possible.
　Well, I'll have to talk to Rebecca about that tomorrow.