Ars prepared himself and quickly ran to [Fallen]. As expected, if he didn't use the transition gate on the way, he might be considered a suspicious person, so to be precise, he ran to the nearest transition gate from the academy and headed there.
　I managed to summon the artisans to Budna's studio using a messenger.

　The dozens of technicians that have gathered together can't fit into the cramped studio, and they've even overflowed outside. However, they were preparing for today's day, and those who usually make AWR and other boisterous things were also creating goods that they had to put their skills to work to win the business battle.
　Of course, there were only unsold items since the shop had already closed down, but that was inevitable. I guess we should be grateful that we have gathered this many items.

　But there is no one who has a store in this city who doesn't know a customer named Ars. If there is a possibility that he or she is there, it is no wonder that people think he or she is a mole. The majority of us don't know about his or her background, but that's about it.

　Of course, the reason why we are here this time is not because we are just regular customers. Of course, the reason we are here this time is not because we are just regular customers, but rather because the craftsmen here are not that desperate to make a living.
　So I guess this can only be called daily gratitude. At the very least, when Ars began to visit [Fallen], he would sometimes receive advice on methods and magic that the technicians had never thought of. Not a few of them are now because of that.

　While we can't compete with the military or the big boys in terms of AWR production volume, we've been able to survive in this way because of our unique skills. You could say it's craftsmanship, but there's no doubt that's where Ars's knowledge and bizarre ideas come from.

　That's why today it's not for profit.

　After exchanging light greetings, Ars explains the situation and asks to see the items for gifts.
　They spread out the bathwater with joy, but their eyes were serious.

　That's why they begin to search for what would be good for them. In the unlikely event that I can't give him something poorly made, there will be no sign here that he won't look at, but even so, if he walks by unnoticed, it will be a hindrance to his skills as an engineer.

It's a good thing I gave my wife a necklace like this, but she's a bit of an old woman.
Hey, I don't know if you and your f*cking wife can hear me.
Don't scare me. However, Mr. Ars, do you have any idea what you're talking about? Even though there's quite a variety here, we'll be up all night looking at it all.

　Indeed, they had gathered at the behest of Ars, so they had scoured the entire store for not only today's unsold items.
　It was a gift, even more so if they asked what was going on, and the men had even quietly echoed their voiceless voices into the holy night, wishing they had told them in advance.
　There's not much they can do for Ars, unless it's at a time like this. This is because AWR is first and foremost a purveyor of Budna, and they only come to talk to him occasionally.

　However, Budna is not the real deal this time. Budna is the best in the Fallen when it comes to AWR, but when it comes to everything else, Budna has no taste. Or rather, he doesn't make the basics.
　So, at times like this, it's a chance for those who have been scraping by as a street vendor to see the light of day.

　But that doesn't mean we can't sell poorly made goods.

I don't know what it is," he said.
Most of the items here are basically made for women, but even so, they're just pins and needles. There are dozens of different types of necklaces.

　Interrupting Ars's mouth, the craftsmen headlong exchanged their opinions.

''Wait a minute, aren't you a little too mature for an academy student?
No, these kids are adults. That's an old-fashioned stereotype.
Gee, that's what the number one street vendor has to say.

　The man proudly stroking his smooth chin, as if he'd shaved it for the day, says proudly.

I'm not going to be able to meet my customers' true needs as long as I'm just a kid nowadays. Graduate school students, well, they are adults now. There's no way that this kid's way of acting like a child will work. On the other hand, they haven't fully grown up yet, and they can't handle it all too well if it's too much. So................that.

　The man who makes a high, emphatic speech on a side street, mimicking a speech, knows that there is no Ars in this story, and his voice sounds bare-bones and thin.


　Honestly, I don't have time for this.
　It's going to take him a long time to see it for free. So he ignores Ars and looks around at the goods that are laid out and unfolded for Ars alone, ignoring the furoshiki.

　And when he stopped to look, all the engineer fathers came to take a peek.

'Oh, this is awesome!　The exquisite workmanship and this design, you don't see that around here. And you're not an AWR craftsman either.

　My father was right, and Ars was on board first.

It is true that the material is not what is used for AWR. I'm not a fan of this kind of material, as it's not a favorite of most people here.
Ha-ha, this is going to hurt.

　Even for AWR craftsmen, they are very good at their craft. They are just doing it out of fascination with AWR, and they are very particular about the materials they use. In short, they are very particular about the materials they use.
　On that point, the items spread out in front of me seemed somewhat fragile, while the delicate workmanship had an appeal because of its fragility.

''I'm a newcomer who just recently finished my training in Halkapudia and set up shop here.

　He is slender for a craftsman, and his fingers are as thin as a woman's. The narrow eyes under the hat always give the viewer a soft impression.

'Harkapudia, or so it seems, for that place is certainly not the right one to do the chippy things.

　Ars let out a sigh as his father said something that he couldn't decide whether he was praising or undermining him.

It's a good thing that you're an AWR craftsman. You're right, I'm worried about you.
"Oh, well, excuse me, excuse me.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. It's not that I'm not a fan of this, it's just that I'm not a fan of it.
　But even so, it's still a different point of view.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea. I've heard a lot about you........
Hey, what kind of rumor do you think you're spreading?

　He stared at them in dismay, but the men flushed a line of giggles.
　It was the newcomer, a gentleman, who responded.

''I've heard that Alpha's [Fallen] has a wide and diverse range of master techniques that no one would ever think of, and that there's an enlightened man who can expose his skills at a glance in the most skilled engineering circles.
''It's not that big of a deal. But I'm sure the guys here are some of the most skilled people in the [Fallen].

　The men rub under their noses to hide their embarrassment when Ars tells them so.

　The only item of the gentleman who spreads out the furoshiki is basically a brooch. But it's a flower motif, and none of them are the same.

'This one is like a tradition handed down in Harkapudia. It is believed to have originally come from the west. They gave each flower a symbolic meaning.
'That's interesting, what does this mean?'

　Ars pointed to a brooch of amber flowers, and a white flower similar to the one next to it.
　When the man saw it, his narrow eyes were completely closed and his voice sounded like a bard's tone.

''That one is [pure], [innocent], and [noble].
'I see, it's certainly not an alpha idea to make sense of it, the one with the five petals on that one?
Yes, it will be [spiritual beauty] and [graceful woman]. However, as for this flower, it is considered to be an extinct plant, so I think we can only see it in illustrated books nowadays.

　Then I was asked to describe all of the items that were spread out.
　The last one, a bright, transparent purple that is almost star-shaped.

''This will be the last one, [Neatness], [Faithfulness], [Obedience] ... and [Eternal Love].
Kaha~ No, no, I get goose bumps when you say that kind of thing....
That's just you. That last one's pretty intense, but it's good. Why don't you buy one and whisper your love in your wife's ear?

　The man shakes his face from side to side, shaking with a burr and shuddering, and then he says, "You'll get knocked down," and his expression is strained.

　There's a certain amount of petty embarrassment, to be sure, but the man tells him with a wry smile under his hat to supplement it.

'There is no need to be honest about the meaning behind anything. This can just be given by the person giving it to you inwardly. And besides, they usually don't know the meaning of the symbolism.

　If so, Ars has no hesitation. I decided to take four of them, as they would be exactly the right fit for the girls.
　The materials are common, and basically, if it's not the kind used for AWR, it's not something that will be priced too early. Because of that, Ars receives a neatly packed round box.

''Thank you for your purchase,''

　Then, pushed back by the manly people, Ars walks out into the late night. His guide was towards the academy.