Jessica had loved gold coins since she was born.

　She loved gold coins so much that even when she was crying in her nanny's arms when she was a baby, she stopped crying when I showed her a gold coin. As you might expect, I don't have any memories of those days.
　And even now, at the age of eight, Jessica still loves gold coins.
　She was born in this world in order to get gold coins - she wants to shout it out loud. She dreams of sleeping in a bed overflowing with gold coins, bathing in a bath filled with gold coins, and living in a room with a floor full of gold coins and a wall full of gold coins, and she is seriously considering it.

'Here you are!'

I'm so sorry. I was just about to go home.

'I'm sorry about that. There were circumstances that I couldn't get out of.

Well, we'll take care of it. I don't mind that.

　It was a few hours after Silmeria visited the city of Raphas, the territory ruled by Grandizia.
　Jessica had visited a mountainside not far from the city of Rafas. Of course, she was not alone, but with the escort that Noah had given her behind her - one of the will-less demons, a goblin.
　Such Jessica was greeted by Silmeria, who was waiting there, even though it was located off the road leading to the imperial capital.

It's a good idea to at least say thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to conclude a large deal.

Very well. So, what's the reason for the call?

You're not going to be so quick to jump to conclusions. Your Highness.

　Kukuri, and Silmeria laughs.
　It's a pile of corpses lying around Silmeria, probably wild thieves. Probably a bandit group that has this mountain as its base.
　Silmeria is a merchant, but she doesn't have any guards with her. In addition to that, she is a beautiful woman of strange age, which is a sufficient condition for the bandits to target her.
　If you exclude that strength from the conditions.

I'm not sure I've ever heard of a man like that coming out when negotiating. We've lost a lot of life in this day.

That's not what I expected either. I thought Master Noah was going to leave me in charge.

It was all right if it worked, but if it didn't, it could've been my head.

I thought I'd follow up on that.

　She shrugged lightly at Silmeria's words.
　In negotiating with Silmeria in the reception room, Drake's appearance was not calculated for Jessica either.
　If Noah had just left Jessica to her own devices, things would have gone more smoothly.

'Even kids know the name Drake Death Sizer. Is that real? Are you a patsy?

Apparently it's real. But he's a demon now, isn't he?

Demons, hey I'd like to see them all together in person.

　Silmeria clenched her fists and smiled.
　Silmeria was born in one of the ten great Amelia merchant associations, yet she was given the title of martial artist as her vocation, and she is an A-ranked adventurer as well as a merchant. As a result, she boasts a military prowess that ordinary demons and thieves cannot compete with, and she also has the business acumen of a merchant.
　Because she can peddle alone like that, Jessica chose her for the fact that her secrets will not be known to many people.

''But is it safe to have just one goblin as a bodyguard?''

'He said it was a level 40 red cap,'

I'm not sure if it's a good idea. No wonder he seems strong. It's not even close. It's a good thing that I'm still a level 32 martial artist.

'I've heard that some of our military officers are level 99 goblins.

'Ew. I'd never want to fight a level 99 goblin or anything like that.

　Silmeria stuck out her tongue and twisted her expression.
　And Silmeria lightly poked the goblin, which was not spinning any words, with a light poke.
　The goblin moved slightly, but since there was no command from Jessica, it didn't move any further.

'Heh, that's a handy alternative. Just follow orders, huh?''

So, what can I do for you? I think it's time to cut to the chase.

Well, don't be in such a hurry. It's not that big of a deal. Let's just go over the terms again. Business negotiations went well, and as I said before, the 64 percent is all right?

Yes. You take 60% and we take 40%. That's fine.

I'll give it to you anyway. Forty percent of this time, so I'll give you 12 gold coins. Check.

Yes, sir.

　I accept the bag Silmeria throws me and check the contents.
　Inside it are twelve imperial gold coins. Of course, as a confirmation, I bite the edges of all twelve pieces and confirm that they are definitely gold coins.
　Jessica nodded with satisfaction and put the bag into her pocket.

''Haha ... but you're a bad girl, you are.

Oh, really?

Haha. It was me who drew all the pictures this time. Who was the one who told us that the demon was not eating at our house, and adjusted the account book and the logistics, and everything in between?

I think you're making a fair amount of money.

Well, you're right.

　Empty trading of uneaten food - it was Jessica who approached Silmeria about it in the first place.
　In terms of wisdom, Noah fully trusts Jessica. That's why he approached Silmeria in order to take full advantage of the secret that Jessica has learned - 'Demons don't need food'.
　In the first place, Grandizia's, 'Demons don't need food' is a fact that should be kept secret. It was Jessica's skill that she saw that first and moved Silmeria and did not inform the Empire or the Kingdom of Orvance.
　In order to bring this area of business to Silmeria, Noah dared to ask a non-willful demon to be his guard. I figured that if it was a demon with a will, it might be reported to Noah later on.

'So, young lady. Where do you plan to go from here?

What do you mean, "What are you going to do?

I'm not going to be satisfied with just having a piece of the pie. I'm just wondering what you're going to come up with from this point on.

'Well, yes...'

　Hmph, Jessica smiles.
　Grandizia is an existence that should be called a threat by other countries. The Great Demon King now rules, and there are numerous demons under his control - at least the Empire will clash with Grandizia in the future.
　There are several ways to take advantage of it.

'I can't tell you yet, but there are ways to do it. When we do, I will ask for your help again.

Oh, I see, I see. I'll continue to be a part of your chart.

Yes. I hope we can continue to have a good relationship.

　Cooing and laughing, Silmeria.
　Jessica Northlea Olvance. The vocation that was given to her is 'con artist'.
　There are numerous schemes spread in her mind.
　But that's not what Noah wants as a 'warlord'.

　How to get Jessica's favorite gold coins to come to her - there are an infinite number of ways to do it.