Doa is the first town and the guarding post in the new Ares empire, but it was very shabby.

　It served more as a fortress that blocked a bottleneck in the mountains than a town, and the buildings were simply lined up after the fort across the road. If the town was wider and not in the mountains, with better transportation and more flatland, trade might have flourished because of the border.

　But because it is a small and remote place, there are mostly lodges and traveling stores.

This is worse than the abandoned spa town. Do they not have any steamed buns?

''Ryota-sama, please think before you speak. Even if it's raggedy, we still have a lot of customers, right?

　It's just something that came out of my head.
　But is it thriving and ragged?

Is this place far from other towns, and do you think they transport plaster and other household items?　Then wouldn't you be better suited to sell something, not to buy?

Yes, there are a lot of steep cliffs around here and very little cultivated land. Transportation is difficult in the mountains. However, we have to compete with other merchants for plaster, stone and grain.

　

''Then there are a lot of lodgings, and they'll be selling perishable food and other things that easily deteriorate.

　I can't afford to be mad at you again...

　Midia is watching, and since I'm an old man, I want to at least have some dignity in the world. You can't see his expression, so he stretches his back, crosses his arms and pretends to be smart. But in front of you, you can't help but glance at the window flower at each statement.

Yes, we have a vegetable room with refrigeration facilities. Fresh herbs and fruits from the Mottled Forest. I thought you could get a good price for the oxidation-free olive oil. It's also a great decision to have your eyes on the inn.

　I'm being complimented by a window flower?　I didn't know window flowers had that function.

''It's a rocky mountain barrier, it's easy if you have information on the window flowers.

　Can I go a little strong?

'I picked up the conversation from the innkeeper's galley, and it seems that every time you're struggling with the ingredients. This time, too, they're discussing what to have on the dinner menu. We don't have much in stock here either, but we have a few inns, so I think it's just fine.

　Safe!　But you know what?
　I'm not a reputable merchant.
　I'm not a member of the Merchant's Association.

　Who in the world would buy groceries from such a man?　This is going to take some work to market...

　At that time, a tout from the inn.
　Let's take advantage of this.

"You flat-faced bastard!　That's a self-driving car, right?　I highly recommend our inn!　We have a covered, guarded garage. We'd love to accommodate you!

　Rude!　You have more bumps and bruises on your face than I do!　Oh, and hey, I'm a driver, but I own an armored car. You're not taking the hotel business lightly, are you?

'In the East, back home, we all look alike. But aren't they high on the watch list?　I'm a self-driving car owner and demon exterminator, and my last reward was fresh olive oil, herbs, nuts, boar meat, and other physical goods. I've got money, but I'm a worrier, save it until I can sell it.

　Window flowers. I don't have any sales experience. What else can you think of?　Can we catch them with this?

My apologies. I'm terribly sorry. When was that taken by the way?

'The olive oil was three days ago, everything else was paid for this morning. This self-driving car is fast, isn't it?

　This is a service business and the apology is ludicrous and switches too quickly. He definitely doesn't have the authority to make decisions at this level........

Excuse me, could you wait a minute?　The owner may want it. I'll go get him right away.

　As expected of the incarnation of information, the electronic spirit window flower.
　I feel that even amateurs can do business if they grasp the weaknesses.
　The owner of the store brought a cook with him, so he immediately showed her the products.

　Since it's a hassle to sell in small quantities, he promises to give me 10% of the sales as an introduction fee without telling anyone. I asked the owner, who I'm good friends with, to join us. I brought three other people with me, saying I couldn't buy all of the products, although they were fresh and of good quality. The first shopkeeper has a good talking-to, and I succeed in selling the fish for 30% more than the market price.

　I saved myself a lot of trouble and had more time to spare. It's just before dusk at the inn, and the fresh ingredients enhance the taste of the sake and food. It will contribute to the sales of drinks and food.

　I gave it to the first inn as a reward and sold it for the same price as the others. Still, three restaurants' worth of sales is 1.3 times the market price and 10% is the reward. The same price would be 39% of the amount, so the first shop owner would have been able to buy almost 10% cheaper than the market price.

　So he was welcomed as a superior customer who sold the fresh material at a discount.

''I knew Ryota was from a merchant country, but you're also quicker to calculate the price than the merchants in this country!　Great!

　The old man's dignity is protected!

'Most people back home can read, write and calculate. I'm also very good at mental arithmetic.

If I'm going to get married, I'm going to need to be able to read, write and calculate too!　I'm going to study hard!

'Uh-huh. No matter where you are (or where you are), reading, writing and calculating will help!

　You haven't given up yet?　I can't help but wonder what's so good about an old man like me. Anyway, I've got to find a good-looking guy soon!

　It's not that I don't like Midea. Rather, she's a sweet girl with a good personality and a pretty face, and she's kind enough to take me under her wing. To put it bluntly, I like her.

　That's why I want to find someone who is worthy of Midea. I just want her to be happy. I admit, I'm a bit of a marriage-phobe, but....

　Because, you know, all of my friends who are married have a lot of painful stories. And three out of five are divorced, and the rest are just putting up with it.

　Alopecia areata, or your wife is slingshot to create debt, or your DV is horrible, somebody tell me about your happy marriage!

　Mrs. there. Your husband just doesn't say anything about it, but maybe he's talking behind your back elsewhere?