Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

Editor: Thors Stone

I stayed up late last night and somehow managed to finish copying down the schematics for the distillers basic parts on paper. It ended up being about 50 pages long. I also copied down the schematics for the metal parts of the magic tools. Ill have to buy a fresh supply of paper today.

When I pored over the Commerce Guild rules and regulations through the document I brought with me yesterday, I saw something good.

It turns out the remittance fee for sending money actually differed depending on your guild rank. It was 50,000 Guineas for C ranks and below, 40,000 for B ranks, 30,000 for A ranks, and finally, 10,000 Guineas for S ranks.

It looks like the rule of the rich getting richer still held true even on a different planet. But since there would be a potential difference of 20,000 Guineas or more once I went up in rank, it was definitely worth signing up with the Commerce Guild.

Everyone was happily discussing their plans for the day while having breakfast. It kinda felt like I was being left out.

After breakfast, the girls readied themselves and went out looking pretty pumped.

(Selena, Sharon. If you get into any sort of danger, dont hesitate to use your rifles. Even if you guys are going out for training, theres no reason to unnecessarily risk your lives. Dont get your priorities mixed up, okay?)

(Understood.)

(Well make sure to be careful.)

Their tone suggested everything would be fine, but I was still worried after all.

(D-1, please monitor them. Notify the Ensigns immediately when a monster approaches with an alarm, and if a monster manages to get within five meters of the four of them, deal with it immediately.)

Acknowledged.

I guess I should head out as well.

When I arrived at Jordans smithery, I heard the sound of clanging hammers even though it was still pretty early in the morning. Wouldnt all this noise cause trouble for the neighbors?

Jordan-san immediately noticed me when I entered the workshop.

Lets move somewhere else.

I showed him the documents I prepared outside of the workshop. Jordan-san read each page carefully for some time.

These are some amazing blueprints. Theyre pretty easy to follow too. It would be great if our customers brought something as nice as these whenever they make a commission.

Can you make them?

Yeah, no problem. Were gonna use copper anyway, so well be able to manage.

Um, but this is just one-third of the full schematics. There are about a hundred more pages to go.

Hmm, so theres still so much huh Well, it cant be helped. Just hand them all over to me. Well just have to do our best.

Understood. Ill do so.

Afterward, I went over the schematics page by page with Jordan-san and explained the illustrations in detail.

I did so for the schematics of the magic tools metal parts as well.

Oh, and one more thing, sir. Can you make this too? I need it after twenty days if its possible.

Hou, this is an interesting design. Well, if we make a proper mold, I think we can make a good number of these. If its after twenty days, then we can probably manage.

Then, if you please, sir.

It was already 11 oclock when I left the workshop after settling the payment for the additional items I ordered. I guess Ill have lunch out first and return to the inn afterward. I remember the girls had planned to start the imperial martial arts lessons this afternoon, so I might as well participate. Ive gotten a bit rusty, so it would be nice to have a spar or two with Selena and Sharon to get the feel for it back.

As I searched for a suitable restaurant, I saw a child bawling on the side of the street. It was Ella, and Teo was kneeling in front of her while trying to console her.

Hey, Teo. Whats going on?

Bro! I aint the one who made her cry. Ella just started to bawl her eyes out. I think she tripped.

I bet she tripped because you pulled her in a hurry again, right?

Uu, well, yeah, I guess. But Ellas such a slowpoke. Ugh. Even her clothes got ripped.

The dirty one-piece dress Ella was wearing got torn in some places when she tripped. When Teo tried to touch the torn part, Ella started crying even louder.

Dont cry, Ella. Itll be fine if we sew it a bit.

Huh? Maybe they didnt have enough spare clothes. No matter how you slice it, seeing a young girl like this is just too pitiful.

Do you know of any second-hand clothing shops around here, Teo? Ill buy some for you guys.

Eh!? No, its fine bro. Clothes are expensive, yknow?

You may be okay about this, but dont you feel sorry for Ella? Its fine, so just hurry up and lead the way.

Really!? Um, uh, I think theres one this way, bro!

I had Teo and Ella choose a dress once we arrived at the clothing shop.

Well have this, bro.

The dress they showed me looked worn out already, and it was too big for the 4-year-old Ella. She would probably end up dragging the one-piece dress around if she wore it.

Hey, this is too big for her.

Its fine, bro. Shell grow into it real quick. Youll see.

Really? I went to the clerk and paid for the dress. It seems that this second-hand dress actually still costs 200 Guineas.

Teo had Ella change into it right away even though we were out on the streets.

There we go. It fits just fine. Thanks for buying us this dress, bro! Say thank you as well, Ella.

Bro.

It looks like Ella was quite happy to get a dress that didnt look like dirty rags.

Good. Okay then, you two. Lead me to a nice restaurant next. Ill treat you to lunch as well.

Really!? Over here then, bro!

The restaurant the kids led me to was quite bustling. Since the seats inside were full, we were guided to the terrace seats instead. They had meat and fish set meals.

What do you guys want? Meat or fish?

Meat!

The meals consisted of the usual bread, meat and veggie stir-fry, and soup. The meals cost 10 Guineas per serving, so I paid 30 Guineas for me and the kids.

Teo and Ella started scarfing down on the food right away. As he chewed his food, Teo put his share of the bread as well as Ellas into a jute bag.

Well save the bread for tomorrow. Ella wont be able to finish it all anyway.

Teo explained his actions to me when he noticed me watching him.

I see Good for you then.

Yeah! Thank you very much, bro! Really. Its been a while since we ate such a hearty meal.

Hey, Teo. Are you familiar with Clans?

Yeah, I am. Its a group formed by adventurer parties, right?

Yeah, thats right. Were gonna start up a Clan of our own soon. We got a pretty nice building for our Home just recently too. If you feel like it, do you wanna work there? I can hire you as a helper.

Really!? Ill do anything for you, bro! Please hire me!

But even though I say Im gonna hire you, Ill just provide you with a room to stay in as well as breakfast and dinner every day. I cant pay you any money for now.

A room and meals every day!? Bro! Please, please hire me! Ill do anything you want me to! I dont mind not getting paid.

I see. Okay then. But well formally move to the new building twenty days from now though.

Twenty days Hey, bro Um, can Ella also work for you?

Yeah, of course.

Really!? As expected of my bro! Yosh, I and Ella will work hard for ya!

Of course, Im aware that Im being a hypocrite here. But I just cant leave this pair of siblings alone after seeing how hard they had it. It was just giving them a nice room and meals every day. Its nothing much. Teos been a great help as a city guide anyway.

After finishing our meals, I parted ways with Teo and Ella. Okay then. Lets go for some Imperial Arts practice. I hope Selena and Sharon go easy on me a bit though

For a while, I spent my days helping out with the manufacturing of the distiller, preparing for alcohol brewing, making magic tools, purchasing things to use for our new Home, and participating in the girls practice sessions. It was pretty hectic.

I only helped out with making the distiller as an advisor though. Even though there were detailed blueprints, making something like it for the first time still posed some difficulties for the blacksmiths after all. I was called in to give some technical advice from time to time.

Additionally, we ordered some wooden barrels and other supplies and equipment for alcohol brewing as well. We also secured a place to store them during the fermentation process.

The production of the magic tools I designed went without a hitch, and I had them brought to our Home straight away. Aside from that, with Karina-sans assistance, I purchased a large number of items such as tableware, kitchen utensils, and cleaning tools for our new Home.

And so, today, we were finally going to formally move to our new Home.

After having breakfast, we checked out of the inn and prepared our carriage for departure. When we started heading for our new Home, we found Teo and Ella waiting for us outside the inn. Theyve been visiting us practically every day ever since my last encounter with them. They probably just want to get treated to a meal. It was a bit sly of Teo, but hes only doing his best as Ellas big brother, so its fine.

Good morning big bro and big sisters!

Yeah, morning, you two. Well finally be moving to our Clans Home today. You guys will start working for us today as well.

I got ya, bro. Weve been waiting for today as well.

We let Teo and Ella aboard and left the Spring Breeze inn.

It took us fifteen minutes to arrive at our destination, and we found Karina-san already waiting for us.