Then it was a hectic day for a while.

　First and foremost, it was business.
　The property we rented before was supposed to open a new one after the parade, but in the end the mirror was a broken mess and we still haven't been able to open it. So the only shop that's still open is still Elishe's stall, but it's also been mostly closed for business because it has no stock at all.
　Well, fortunately our shop is just a stall, so it didn't seem to be much of a problem for us to run out of stock.
　Needless to say, though, the lack of merchandise was a problem, so I hurriedly restocked the store.

'So, is this what you were selling instead of cloth?

　I had been out in the shop for a long time and was talking to Etwa, the feline beastly Canaanite clerk.
　While I was gone, Etois and Elepippi were guarding the store for me.

'Yes, boss. Dargos-san made it and brought it to me, and he said it was something called a folding knife. I heard it was the boss's idea.
'Well, that's true, but ...... is amazing.'

　Pick up that knife (...) and check it out.
　A folding knife. In other words, it's a folding knife.
　The steel is probably the plank I brought in before that mirror broke.
　The Grand Master had studied the knife I sold him a long time ago. So the way this knife is made is the same as a modern knife, "shaved". A plate of steel is cut into a knife shape, shaped and then quenched. Quenching is not just a matter of heating the steel and cooling it down, so this must have been a highlight of Ochichikata's skill.

　Pull out the blade from the grip.
　The blade is a single blade of about 5 cm in length, and the shape of the blade is a utility that can be used for all purposes.
　The grip is made of wood, and only the metal clasp is made of metal. The blade is fixed (locked) by turning the metal clasp. I've shown him an Opinel knife before as a sample, so he must have used it as a reference.

It's good. That's great.

　I was honestly amazed.
　It's easy to sell this to the people of Elisheh as an easily portable tool, and in a world where folding knives don't exist, it's perfect for originality.
　The steel itself is not stainless steel, so it does rust and requires some care, but that's why it's not too amazing. It's a good idea.

　The folding mechanism is manual, not using any gimmicks such as springs.
　It's simple, but it's enough.

How much does it cost?
'It's a little higher, but we've put it out there for 300 ells, because we can't make large quantities yet. Still, we're currently on a waiting list for reservations.

　Etowah answers without stagnation.
　Three hundred ells, or three silver coins. In Japanese yen, it's about 40,000 to 50,000 yen.
　Considering that the new technology is used in the product, it seems cheap, but as a tool for ordinary people to buy, this is the limit.
　40,000 for a single knife is more than enough, but as expected of Etowah, it's not too much to ask if you're on a waiting list. It's an exquisite sense of pricing.

So, how do you explain the maker?
Of course, I made it a trade secret. Also, Mr. Dargos asked me what the name should be, and I have taken the liberty of making it 'Artemis'.

　I check the blade of the knife.
　I can't read it because it's stamped with letters in an otherworldly language, but it must be typed as Artemis.

It's a good idea. It's a good idea to keep up the good work. I'm also grateful to you, Elepippi, you were at the shop while I was gone. How's work at the theatre going?

　Elepippi, who had been listening quietly next to Etowah, suddenly snapped her eyes up at the story.

'It's ...... your job. It's okay.

　I answer with a pouty look away.

'Really?　...... Well, well, I'm going to be back now, but only if you can come.
...... young master, why do you say that?

　This time, Erepippi comes bitingly close to me, glaring at me with half-lidded eyes.
　'What the hell.

'No, because ....... Elepippi is a part-time job and the actress has to work hard too.
"...... Yeah, that's true, but ....... I mean, isn't there more like ......?

　Elepippi stares up at me with more of an upward glance than a half-eye.
　No, because, in fact, there's even a theater company, and wasn't it always your dream to be an actress?　Well, he's in the knightly corps and has to earn money from his part-time job.

The boss has a big problem with women.

　When I'm upset, Etowah says flatly, "I've never been there!
　I've never experienced anything like that!

'Mr. Erepippi, it would work better if you said it more clearly to your boss.
...... Really?　That's right: ......

　How does Etowah know that ......!
　You're making me sound like a jerk!

　At Etowah's words, Elepippi clenches his fists and gets fired up.
　The aura of an aura of hitting a straight shot with his full strength is present.

"...... Hey, young master. I did my best, didn't I?
Yeah, you've been very helpful.
...... Then praise him for a job well done, pat him on the head, and give him a hug. And tell me you need me.
'Mr. Elepippi, wow. It's so straightforward.

　Elepippi, with his eyes upward, bites down on me at close range.
　Of course, this is outside. It was a street stall. If it was in a mansion or something like that, but there's no way you can do that in front of such a public place!

　Even though it's ......, I'm sure Elepippi did a great job.
　The mirror was broken, Deanna was locked up in the mansion, and Marina was training all the time. In such a state, the only people who were looking after the store were Etois and Elepipi.

　I reached out my hand.

'...... nn. That's it?

　He pats me on the head, his mouth is unhappy, but his mouth is loose.

'You're all looking at it: ....... Anyway, thank you, Elepippi, for all your help. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to continue to run the shop. Will you keep coming back as often as you can?
...... Not so much. ............ 'Come on'.
Yeah, yeah?
.......
"Seriously?
...... Jeez.
'Don't look at me like that ....... All right, cohon ....... Keep coming to the store, erepipi. I like that.
...... Yeah.

　Elepippi with a pockmarked cheek.
　I have no idea what was good about it, but I'm not sure if this guy is okay .......

I don't know what to say, but I'm going to give you two a special bonus. I'm going to give you a special bonus as well, so you can look forward to it.
'Ah!　Then I'd rather have that function calculator my boss once told me about than money!　Also, a new math book!

　Etowah raises his hand to say yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
　A function calculator, huh? I looked it up before and it was cheaper than I thought, so I can get one. I don't know how to use it either, but I'm sure Etowah can figure it out on his own.

...... I'd rather have love than money

　Elepippi says languidly. How serious is this guy?

''Elepippi has to get paid for it. Did you give back what you owe my sister?
'...... Ugh ....... It's awful to attack exactly where you're weak.
Well, I'll give you as much as I can and you can relax, sister.
...... Yeah. ...... Thanks.

　Elepippi smiling slightly. That's an archaic smile.

　Well, that's it for the shop.
　But we're still renting it with the intention of opening a street-level store. We've already paid the rent, so we need to get that set up and open the store right away, or we'll lose a lot of money.
　In the meantime, let's go see Grand Master Dargos to discuss what he wants to sell.
　The Japanese sword is finished as well.



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Long time no see, Grand Master.
'Oh, oh, sir!　You're looking good!
Thanks to you.

　I walked out of the mansion to the Dargos Blacksmith Shop, which was built a few minutes away.
　The grand master seems to be in good health. He looks more lively than when I met him in Luklaera. Maybe he was mentally rejuvenated by doing all the blacksmithing work he could.

I've seen the knife. It's a good piece of work, isn't it? It's as good as it gets.
'Yes!　I didn't like the idea of such a small job, but it's great when I tried it. The next prototype is ready.

　Then he shows me a slightly larger folding knife with an animal bone in its grip.
　After all, knife making is a noble art. There's a charm to it that would make even a dwarf fall in love with it.
　I'm starting to want to make one myself.

This is also a good piece of work. Is it a spring-loaded knife?

　The folding gimmick has a plate spring in it.
　When the blade is folded, it snaps! There was a small sound.

'Yes. I made it with the same workmanship as the one I borrowed from my husband. But this one takes a bit more work. It would be good if I could make two a day. Well, as my apprentices grow up, the productivity will increase.

　Two a day is more than enough. It would be at least one gold coin every day.
　No, one gold coin a day is not much ...... for an item made by a skilled craftsman like the grand master?　A single gold coin is worth about 100,000 to 150,000, and as far as shop profits go, it's reasonable, if you consider it a small-scale blacksmith shop: ......

'So what happened to that example?'
Oh, that's it!　I made some of them. Take a look.

　The grand master brings the example.

　A dull bullion glow. A suspiciously undulating pattern on the blade.
　It is a prototype of a Japanese sword.

　It is not yet in the prototype stage, and is only temporarily fixed with a piece of wood.
　The habbaki has already been built and installed.

　There are a total of three katanas in the prototype.
　There are two standard length swords and one short sword. There are two standard length swords and one short sword.

　The daggers are straight, single-bladed swords with a straight edge and are probably about 25 centimeters long.
　The swords are slightly warped, with sharp edges and the blade print is clipped.
　Its weight is lighter than it looks. It's a good balance.

I'm not sure if this ...... is a prototype with this workmanship. ......?

　For all intents and purposes, a monophone!　A monophonic pontoon knife!
　No matter how much you say you taught in a book, that's all you can build with it.
　The dwarf magick!

'Prototypes are prototypes, but of course they've failed many times. These three are the best of the bunch. Well, my husband brought me a book, so I knew what the vibe was like, so it wasn't so tricky. ...... Well, I had the book that my husband brought me, so I knew the general vibe, so it wasn't too tricky. Compared to that knife, this one is a lot closer to the original work of my domain.

　So that's it.
　To me, the Japanese sword is a fantasy, but in this fantasy world, the Japanese sword is real, and the folding knife is more of a fantasy.

It's a great piece of work. This will certainly sell well.
Yeah. It's a technique I've never thought of before. I've never even thought of making the blade itself look beautiful. The only problem is that it takes many times as much effort to make a normal sword, but it's nothing to worry about once you get used to it.

　Oshichikata seems to like it too.
　I'd like to sell this in Japan too, if I could.
　I'm sure he'd be caught, though.

The only thing left to do is to make it.
Yeah, there's already a hardware job at Bill's place. From the book, you're going to play a lot of games with your make up, aren't you?　I'll make it for now, come back to me in a while.
So, I'm looking forward to it.

　The Japanese sword has been completed in another world.
　I'm not sure if it's finished yet, but it will be progressing and I'll be able to make some great swords in the future.
　Finally, I've become a Japanese sword owner: ....... I wonder if I can somehow register it in Japan.



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　Well.
　As for the new store, it's about to be re-prepared and ready to open.
　Well, we have the goods, and even the katana will sell.
　You can sell your folding knife.
　We have enough product.
　We'll figure it out.

"We're not ....... I'll figure it out. I was exposed at Netoque.

　That's right.
　They found out through a message board that I was selling products from another world through Netooku.
　Well, thanks to that, I was able to get to know Mugen, and I thought it was time to make money with Netoogku, but it's true that...

We're screwed. The only other way to make money is through the Gold Purchase Center.

　Or you could sell it at the local flea market.
　But as you know, you can't sell expensive stuff at flea markets. It's basically all about cold calling.

Either that or I'll have to re-create a new online auction account: ......

　But they know about my propensity for selling products.
　Sooner or later, they'll know it's the same person.
　Do you sell folding knives, or even Japanese sword makeups?　
　But that kind of stuff is basically doomed to be bought new: ....... It's probably not a profitable business for the time and effort it takes to make them over there.
　If you can sell a Japanese sword, you'll make quite a bit of money, but it's virtually impossible to sell that one.

Hmmm ....... Hmm?

　As I was groaning in my room, my cell phone rang.
　The words 'Yumegen-san' on the display.

'Yes, hello,'
Hey, it's me. How's the mirror after that?

　The easy-going voice sounding Yumegen-san.
　Maybe because we're both familiar with the same other world, I feel that our relationship is becoming quite easy.
　It's a matter of age, or perhaps it's the fact that Yumegen-san has a calm personality and is easy to talk to.

The best thing about this is the fact that it's very easy to come and go without any problems. Thank you very much. ...... Oh, by the way, I hadn't thanked you yet. Wasn't it fine to use a spirit stone?
''Yeah, well, you don't have to be so careful. Spirit stones aren't so easy to get, are they?　Anytime. For that matter, there's that platinum you posted on the board before.'

　Platinum ......?
　Oh, it's the stone I got from Luclaera.
　It's called platinum sand, which contains platinum, right?
　I've been neglecting that one because there was no way to sell it, but do you want it, Mugen?

I'll give it to you if you want it like that.
"Oh, you're sure?
This one's useless, you know. It's not a beautiful stone as is.
No, I don't want it as a thank you. I'm sure you have a lot of money to spend anyway, so I thought I'd buy you out. Just give me a little less than it's worth.

　Huh?　You're going to buy me one?

But then you'll have to go to ......
'Do you know why platinum is so expensive?　It's because they're rare on Earth. If you have a lot of them, you can sell them to me and I'll make a lot of money.
Well, in that case, it's a very generous offer.
"So, I'll be there again when I get back.
Yes, sir.

　That's what happened.


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　Later on, Mr. Mugen arrived in his yellow Lamborghini Countach LP400.
　Today, he was alone without his wife.

What a fancy ......

　He was meeting up with me in town, so he's the center of attention.
　Maybe it's stupid.

'Yo, did you wait?　Let's just play around and talk about it for a minute.
Yeah, yeah. How do you open this thing?
'I've never heard of Gullwing: ......!　That's ridiculous ...... This is what you call the generation gap: ......!
In fact, is the age difference really that great?

　I'm told to raise it up and open it up with a gleam.
　What a fancy. Maybe it's stupid after all.
　Almost every passerby is watching us.

　I get into a supercar with the cheapest interior imaginable.
　The car starts off with a gaoao and a vulgar exhaust note.
　It attracts too much attention to stay in the car.

'It's an amazing car. I mean, how many cars do you have? 'Cars.'

　I think a Countach was about $40,000,000.
　Even the previous car (a Lancel) was probably several million yen.
　As I thought, he hasn't lived long. Maybe he's a very rich man.

I can't remember how many ...... cars I have now, but I'm getting 30. I've got as many bikes as you do. You like it?　Car
Well, uh, ......, well.
'The rides are great. The most exciting thing about coming to this side of the world is that the vehicles just kept getting better and better.
They're mainly horses.
'A horse is a horse, though. I like the new stuff, me.

　I don't think that the Runkle 60 and the Countach are new, but I guess they're new enough from the dreamer who's been here for 150 years.
　No, I just happen to be here in an old car, and maybe he even has a new car.

''Come summer, we're going to play in the cruiser, why don't you join us?
A cruiser, like the one that Kauzo and others have: ......?
Yeah, yeah.
If I'm not interrupting you, I'd like to join you!

　I thought cruisers were very expensive to own privately: ......?
　You're a lot richer than I thought you'd be.

Living in Yamanashi, it's not so easy to get anywhere. I bought a jet the other day, but it's too far to go for a ride. It's not even licensed in Japan yet. How about a jet?　I'd like to join you if you'd like.
Jet is ......?
Honda's got a new one, a personal one.
Oh ...... did you buy that one?
I got it. But it's in my vacation home in America.

　Oh, shit.
　You're not exactly a millionaire. What's going on here?

"What is that ...... dreamer doing?　Um, work?

　It's a questionable form.
　I'm not sure what's going on with the family register and all that.

'Hmmm ...... how to explain it. I don't have a job right now, I'm not working on this, I'm helping my grandchildren with their business, managing our assets, that sort of thing.
Grandson?
Yeah, it was a long time ago. A long time ago, they adopted many children and started a family. Nowadays, there are a great number of great-grandchildren and descendants. They're all doing fine business.

　As expected, he had not lived alone with his wife for 150 years.
　Well, that's true. There was a big war, and the family register was much looser than it is now, I'm not sure what it was like 150 years ago, but there's a possibility that he could have been registered in the family register.
　No, if that's the case, how old is she on paper, but we can just pretend she died at some point.

Well, well, the amount of money you're paying for the platinum is just a fraction of what I'm paying, so don't worry about it.
'Not that I minded, but ....... 'Yes. I don't mind it. Actually, I was just wondering what to do with my cash income when they found out I was selling products on NetOkku, so this is really helpful.
Ha-ha-ha. Well, if it's about money, don't worry about it. If it's a spirit stone, I'll buy it for 100 million.
Ma...... seriously ......

　Yumegen says with a laugh, but apparently he's not being carried.

　Thus, I drove home that day, got gobbled up for lunch at a restaurant, bought the platinum for five million (it was a complete donburi account), and came home.
　My head is spinning with a wad of cash I've never seen before.
　5 million would be safe for at least two years.
　Or rather, ......, the

Are you serious ......?

　I'm told that a spirit stone would buy it for 100 million.
　No, it's probably serious.
　The spirit stone is a miracle stone.
　There are elves who can use it.

''Are you serious ...... seriously?''

　I writhe and writhe on my futon in seven different ways.
　Maybe, finally, I won't have to worry about money.