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“Don’t worry about it. The person who moved doesn’t mind at all.”
I nodded weakly at Gil-san’s reassurance. Well, there was no use in me worrying about it. If I ever met the person who had to move, I’d like to at least apologize. Saura-san… she’s the type to act immediately once she decides something, and she’s relentless. As someone who clearly remembers the kidney stone incident, I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever!!
“Well then, shall we move on to the next workshop? Carter, sorry for the interruption.”
“Carter-shan, thank you for making sho many things! Jiggle-kun, thank you too! Let’s talk again shoon!”
“Y-You’re… wel…”
『Sure thing! Come back anytime!』
We decided to leave the blacksmith workshop, as we were probably interrupting their work. Next time we meet, I want to be able to understand Carter-san’s language a bit better on my own!
As we left the blacksmith workshop, I let out a sigh of relief. It was so noisy in there! Homura-kun, whom I had just contracted with, said to call him if I needed anything and disappeared somewhere. Come to think of it, Shou-chan and Fuu-chan also seem to go somewhere when they’re not needed, they’re not always by my side. It’s strange how they appear immediately when I call their names. That’s what spirits are like, I guess, but I want to get used to it quickly.
By the way, Shou-chan seems to be enjoying the workshop tour and is still with us, skipping happily. S-So cute!
“This is the decoration workshop. It’s not as noisy as the blacksmith’s, but there can still be loud noises. Be careful.”
“Okay. Um, who’s the head of this workshop…?”
“…They should be here soon.”
Soon? Did they have an appointment? But we just decided to come here… As I was wondering about this, the workshop door burst open, and a dazzling tall man struck a pose as he came out.
“Welcome to my decoration workshop. Lady, I am Maille. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”
His long hair, braided and reaching his waist, was a shimmering platinum blonde. His skin was fair, and he had a slender build overall. But he didn’t look frail, perhaps he was secretly muscular. His almond-shaped eyes were ice blue, giving him a Japanese-like beauty. Though his coloring wasn’t very Japanese.
His clothes were also one of the reasons I thought of him as Japanese-like. Because, simply put, it was a kimono! But it was a stylish, modified kimono with flared hems and sleeves, lace details, and a fabric belt. Between the Japanese food and the kimono, I was starting to think that maybe there was a country in this world with a culture similar to Japan. That theory was becoming more plausible.
Lost in thought, I must have been staring, because Maille-san bent down to talk to me. Ah, greetings greetings!
“What’s wrong? …Lady, are you captivated by my beauty?”
Before I could open my mouth, he said something like that, and I was at a loss for words. C-Could this person be…!
“Fufu, it can’t be helped, Lady. I am… beautiful!! Feel free to stare to your heart’s content!!”
Bingo!! Maille-san, the head of decorations, was a narcissist!!
“Ah, um, I’m Meg. Nice to meetchu. Um, thank you fo making sho many things!”
But I pulled myself together and greeted him properly! I should be grateful for all the things he’s made. I’ll thank him properly! What does it matter if he’s a narcissist? Maille-san is actually beautiful.
“Oh my, thank you for your kind words, Lady Meg. There’s no need for thanks. It’s only natural to create a comfortable environment for a beautiful lady like yourself.”
He’s somewhat similar to Kei-san. But while Kei-san is unaware of it, this person is—
“Hmm, what a gentleman I am, so beautiful!!”
A calculated gentleman. If he just didn’t say that last part, he’d be a perfect gentleman. It’s such a shame.
“Ah… please consider Maille’s… condition… incurable.”
Gil-san whispered in my ear, looking very uncomfortable. Okay, I’m a perceptive little girl…
“Ah, that’s right. I have something to give to Lady Meg.”
Maille-san, who had been self-absorbed, seemed to come back to himself and said this as if he’d just remembered. The stone in the ring on Maille-san’s right ring finger glowed faintly, and suddenly a cute… probably a bracelet appeared in his hand.
“Here it is. I heard your earrings were silver with a small flower motif, so I designed this to match. I was worried since I hadn’t seen the actual earrings, but I must say, it turned out splendidly. It’s as if these two accessories were always meant to be a set.”
“Th-This is for me!?”
He held out his hand with the bracelet on it and gave me that explanation, but… is it really okay? It does look similar to the earrings. …Though I’ve only seen the earrings in the mirror a few times, so I’m not sure if they’re really that similar!
“Of course. Lady, I made this for you, thinking of you. I guarantee its performance.”
Honestly, I think it’s amazing. To create something so similar just from a description and imagination, without even seeing it. And to have the head of the workshop make it himself, that’s luxurious! Huh? Wait, performance?
“Hmm. Subspace storage magic. Time stop, and capacity of about one room, not bad. Of course, theft prevention… and a simple barrier?”
“Oh! As expected of Gil-san! That’s right, the capacity decreased a bit because I added the simple barrier. But she’s still young, so I thought it was enough! You can’t put a price on safety, right?”
“Yeah, good judgement. As expected.”
“Oh, it’s not that… well, it is!!”
Ignoring Maille-san, who had gone back into self-admiration mode, Gil-san explained the bracelet’s functions. Simply put, it’s the same as the magical tools that Schlie-san and Maille-san have. It’s a very convenient tool that can store various things. Moreover, time doesn’t pass for the stored items, so even food won’t go bad.
In addition, it has a theft prevention feature that remembers the owner’s magic power, so only the owner can use it. Furthermore, it has a simple barrier, which isn’t usually included. Apparently, it can detect danger to the wearer and create a barrier that can withstand small explosions. Wait, small explosions? That’s amazing!
But more importantly!
“H-How much does it cosht…?”
Such a versatile, high-performance magical tool, and not just a cheap bag type but a bracelet… it must cost as much as land! How many mountains could you buy with it!?
With tears in my eyes and trembling, I mustered up the courage to ask. …I’m scared to hear the answer!!