IDMH - Chapter 139


I was simply curious about the relationship between Perdes and Nicole Tesis, so I followed them secretly, but unexpectedly I got some good information.

An empty warehouse with nothing in it.

It was a perfect place to store those things.

I also liked that the person in charge of the logistics warehouse was Nicole Tesis, Perdes' business partner.

Because the man I knew wasn't one to talk lightly.

Even after thinking about it and looking around a bit more, it was difficult to find a warehouse with better conditions than the one she have now.

I don't want to miss it.

I wanted to catch it no matter what.

I was anxious, but I had to calm down first and talk to Perdes separately later.

“Can I help you?”

I thought so in my head, but when I came to my senses, I was already in front of them.

I'm also quite impatient.

“Hey, Young Lady?”

Nicole Tesis's eyes widened like a rabbit's as she noticed me.

“...”

Perdes also looked very surprised.

“I can help you with Princess Tesis’s warehouse problem.”

When I suggested it again, Perdes looked at me with his eyes as thin as a flounder as if he had never been surprised before.

Nicole Tesis blinked her eyes wide in surprise as if she had been surprised for a different reason than before, then cautiously observed me.

Perdes was originally a very cautious and suspicious person, so this kind of reaction was natural.

Nicole Tesis's reaction was a bit unexpected.

Rather than being happy to solve a headache that will affect the rest of her life, she's looking at my face.

It seems like she's not the type to be hasty.

Yes, I like it very much.

Since ancient times, a rational person would not rush to eat delicious food right away when it is in front of them but would check to see if the food is really safe.

Yeah, that's right.

A satisfied smile naturally appeared on my lips.

I was convinced that I couldn't miss this opportunity.

“Can I help you with your warehouse problem?”

This time there was no answer.

Perdes was still looking at me with eyes full of suspicion.

Nicole Tesis didn't know what to do and this time she looked at Perdes' expression.

“What should I do, Mr. Perdes?”

"...Well."

Perdes, who had finally opened his mouth, added with a long sigh.

“Let me first hear what the story is about.”

“You’ve thought it through carefully. Even though you may be hesitant now, once you hear my story, you will readily accept my offer. It is a very good deal for Princess Tesis and for Lord Perdes.”

As I poured out my words as if I had been waiting for them, the suspicious looks that had finally disappeared began pouring in again.

I didn't avoid his gaze, but smiled and accepted it.

“Ahem.”

Then Perdes coughed and turned his head.

His earlobes, which were briefly revealed, were red.

The nape of his neck, which he was touching as if embarrassed, was also reddish.

Perdes had often shown this behavior in conversations in the past.

At the time I wondered why he did that, but now I think I know why.

Because you like me.

It was clear that he was reacting that way. He was embarrassed and excited because he thought of me as a person and not as a person.

“...”

After realizing that, I felt a little embarrassed to look at Perdes' face, so I just looked at Nicole Tesis and spoke.

“Then shall we go back to the Duke’s residence together and talk slowly?”

***

“So how can you help us?”

As soon as the maid left the tea table, Perdes asked urgently.

“What are the good conditions for me, as well as Nicole?”

Nicole Tesis seemed to be curious about the same thing as Perdes, so she sat upright without even touching her teacup, waiting for my answer.

Both of them have impatient personalities.

Well, it's not like I should be the one who suddenly came up to you and offered to help you out of the blue.

And I was in a hurry too.

But if I showed that I was in a hurry, I might lose the initiative in the conversation, so I drank my tea leisurely to calm my impatience and make it seem like I had some free time.

While I was drinking tea, two pairs of eyes were glued to me like leeches.

I felt burdened by that gaze, and I thought it would be better to start talking slowly, so I put down my teacup and said.

“Magic items and Pura.”

Rather than explaining in detail why I was making this suggestion, I started by telling them what they were most curious about.

“With that, I will fill the warehouse that Princess Tesis has in charge of.”

The items that Count Tesis, who ran the largest transportation business on the continent, could not handle were Pura and magical items.

Because Pura and magic items were so expensive, they were stored in a safe rather than a warehouse.

In order to prevent accidents during transactions, the upper-level staff would personally carry the goods, deliver them, and receive payment, so there was no need to use a separate transport company.

“...!”

“That’s ridiculous.”

But when I said I would fill the warehouse with them to the brim, it was only natural that the two men were surprised.

Nicole Tesis, who had been muttering to herself that it was nonsense, spoke to me cautiously.

“I think you might think the warehouse is small, so let me explain first. It is about 700 square meters.”

“It’s just right.”

It was the ideal warehouse size I could think of.

“If that’s the case, that’s great...”

As Nicole Tesis closed her mouth, looking slightly trembling, Perdes filled her spot.

“Are you planning to fill the magical items with those from Duke Leopold’s household? I don’t think the Duke’s household has enough magical items to fill such a large warehouse. Besides, most of them are in use.”

For two years, he had been in charge of the Duke's work and household affairs in my stead, so he knew it very well.

“Surely you’re not planning on putting magic items in there and filling the rest with Pura.”

“Of course not.”

It would take a huge amount of pura to fill a warehouse, each of which was no bigger than a baby's fist.

Even if you start digging diligently from now on, it is impossible to dig up all that Pura.

I guarantee you won't get even a tenth of it.

Even if I combined it with the Pura I had at Cosmos, the ghost top I run, it was impossible.

“And I have no intention of filling the warehouse with magical items from the Duke’s collection.”

"Then?"

“Of course, we will fill it with items to trade in the future.”

"Trade?"

Perdes' head tilted.

“Since when have you been handling magical items in Lesa?”

Lesa was the name of a company run by the Duke Leopold.

The main product they dealt with was pura, but they also sold special products and crops from Leopold's territory.

“Lesa is not the merchant who trades magic items.”

“Then where...!”

Perdes paused mid-sentence as if something had occurred to him.

Judging from his expression, he seems to have noticed.

The top I'm talking about is the 'Cosmos' top.

“...That top company probably doesn’t trade magic items either.”

“We are not trading now, but we plan to do so in the future.”

Perdes laughed in vain as if he found it ridiculous to speak of it as if it were someone else's business.

“Where is that top?”

Nicole Tesis, who still didn't know anything, asked Perdes in bewilderment.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you anything about the identity of that thing up there yet.”

Since it was a difficult question for Perdes to answer, I answered it myself.

Then Nicole Tesis said, somewhat embarrassed.

“You can’t tell me anything. Then what should I believe and hold Young Lady’s hand?”

Why are you asking such an obvious question?

I put my hand on my heart and spoke confidently.

“You can trust me.”

Adele Leopold.

The only blood relative of the Duke Leopold, known as the Sword of the Empire.

That alone was reason enough to believe me.

Although my father had passed away and the Duke's prestige was no longer as high as it once was, it had not fallen to the point where I could not be trusted in a transaction of this magnitude.

Nicole Tesis nodded as if she thought so too.

“If Young Lady is so sure, I can believe it... but I would like to hear the conditions before that.”

Unlike when I first saw her, Nicole's expression was serious and cautious.

“It’s not like Young Lady would help me unconditionally.”

As Nicole Tesis became more active in the conversation, Perdes folded his arms and leaned back on the sofa, watching.

“Of course there are conditions.”

“What is that?”

“Confidentiality. Until I say it is done, you must not reveal anything about our contract or what is in the warehouse to anyone outside. This includes Count Tesis, the Princess’s father.”

Nicole Tesis's expression became serious.

“But I have to report the results to my father in two months...”

“Don’t worry. It will all be over in two months at the most.”

“Ah, then it doesn’t matter.”

She nodded as if finally relieved.

“Then what is the next condition?”

“There isn’t any?”

"...Yes?"

“That’s all my condition is. If you keep it a secret, I will fill the Princess’s warehouse with magical items and furas, and I will also entrust the transportation of those items to the upper class of the Tesis family. Of course, I will pay the warehouse usage fee.”

Nicole Tesis looked at me half-stunned as if she couldn't believe the truly outrageous conditions.

Her eyes rolled quickly for a moment as if she was thinking about what to do.

“Are you going to do it?”

“...”

“I wish you would decide quickly.”

I was worried that if I gave her too much time to think, she would start thinking about useless things, so I urged her without giving her any time.

Then Nicole Tesis looked at me slightly embarrassed before turning to Perdes.

“What do you think, Perdes?”

Perdes answered, resting his chin crookedly on his hand.

“There’s no reason to refuse. Everything from start to finish is good for you.”

I'm definitely talking to Nicole Tesis.

“Of course, it might be too good to be true, but you don’t have to worry about that.”

Why are your eyes fixed on me?

His gaze felt a little burdensome, so I pretended to drink tea and lowered my gaze while picking up my teacup.

“Lady Leopold would never do anything to harm me.”

But I couldn't take a sip of tea after what he said next.

The upright faith in me weighed heavily on my heart.


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