Information about black magic and black magicians.
Carol smiled in agreement.
"Yes, that's right. It was difficult. I got what I could, but it was in magical language, so I didn't have enough time to translate it. I just bought it."
"I see! What about the translation? Thank you, thank you so much."
"No."
Carol waved her hand and blushed.
But I was truly impressed and truly grateful.
Honestly, I didn't expect it.
Time was very limited, and it was a precious resource that could not be properly obtained even at the top.
But how did you get it?
"The Demirant Information Guild is truly amazing. No, I'm incredibly lucky to have such a guild's successor as a maid."
I was delighted with my great fortune and hurried back to Baron Rudican's villa with Carol.
“Let’s go right away. We’ll look over the materials as we go.”
“Yes, Miss. So, you need to go to that mine in the north you mentioned?”
“Yeah. I’ll explain why you have to go there on the way.”
When I returned to the cottage with Carol, Rosie, and a middle-aged couple were waiting for me with a sumptuous breakfast laid out on the table.
“Welcome, Miss!”
“Oh my. Who are you?”
“I am the young lady’s maid.”
Carol introduced herself to Rosie naturally, and the two exchanged glances, as if exploring each other.
'What?'
There was a strange current of air, as if two extraordinary eagles were facing each other, but unfortunately, my perception was too poor to discern what it was.
"Hmm..."
“Hurry up and have a seat! You ate so well yesterday, so I prepared a generous portion today!”
Madame Elise, who was obviously a chef at a high-class restaurant, tempted me again with her exquisite cooking.
I wanted to pack quickly and leave, but it looked so delicious that I sat down at the table with Carol.
He took the Pembe out of his pocket and placed it on the table. Carol's eyes widened as soon as she spotted the Pembe.
"Miss...?"
“Eat first. I’ll explain later.”
Pembe ignored Carol and began to eat only the sweet snacks.
I also hurriedly ate more than three plates of everything.
Of course, it was delicious and I wanted to eat more, but I was impatient and couldn't help it.
I wiped my mouth with a napkin and jumped up from my seat.
“Thank you for the meal. I have a long way to go, so I have to go now.”
"Miss! Why are you going so fast? Why don't you rest a little longer?"
I smiled brightly as I took out a gold coin from my pocket and gave it to Rosie, who was urgently grabbing me.
"Thank you for being so kind to me since yesterday. I'd like to rest more, but I'm too busy. And I want to pay you generously."
But then, Rosie, Madame Elise, and Mr. Gressel's faces turned pale at the same time.
What the heck? Why is it like that?
Rosie waved her hands frantically.
"No, we will never accept it. You must never give us money!"
"Huh? No, what else do you mean you absolutely can't accept it? Is that Baron Rudican? He's not even a philanthropist."
“Oh, that’s the Baron’s policy. It’s absolute discipline!”
“That’s the rule?”
“Yes, yes.”
I kept asking questions out of curiosity, but Mr. Gressel and Madame Elise slowly backed away and disappeared from the restaurant in an instant.
'What?'
At that moment, Carol quietly grabbed my arm and shook her head.
"What's the matter?"
"Miss, just go. If you really care, you could send a gift here later in your name."
"Why?"
“Oh, please! Miss.”
I couldn't ask any more questions because Carol grabbed me and dragged me out.
I was worried that maybe I was acting as recklessly as I used to and that I had hurt the feelings of Rosie and the middle-aged couple.
But luckily, that wasn't the case, as everyone came out to see us off on our way out.
I lightly climbed onto my horse, which had recovered well thanks to Mr. Gressel's good care since last night.
Rosie came closer to me and asked hesitantly.
"Miss, may I ask where you're going? The north is dangerous because of the many monsters."
'Hmm... Mr. Gressel and Madame Elise look so curious. These people are truly affectionate.'
But I just smiled bashfully and avoided answering.
"Thank you for your concern. I'll rest well and go home feeling kind. And I'll be fine. I'll be careful and avoid monsters. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine!"
I smiled brightly, but Rosie and the middle-aged couple looked sullen.
“Oh, yes...”
Carol gestured to Rosie.
“Hey, Miss Rosie.”
"Yes?"
Carol and Rosie went to a corner and talked about something.
'What?'
Since Carol asked to send a gift, I didn't suspect much and waited quietly, wondering if she was asking for her home address.
Not long after, the two ended their conversation, and Rosie's expression seemed subtle.
“Let’s go now, Miss.”
“Yes. Let’s go.”
I put Carol in front of me and started running north again.
To be exact, towards the Thiels Mine!
My heart was already filled with dreams of grinding and drinking Thiels during afternoon tea. A smile escaped my lips.
Oh my gosh!
But the dream was just a dream.
“I’m sorry, Princess.”
“No, Carol.”
“Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh!”
"Poor Carol... Yvonne, normal people don't have monster stamina like you."
“I said I understand.”
I glared at Pembe, who had become Carol's side, and looked at Carol, who was suffering in pain, with pity.
Carol had said that she had also taken horseback riding lessons as a child and had grown up as a successor to the Information Guild, so she rode for five hours without much thought.
But then Carol, who seemed to be running well, suddenly fell on the horse's head and leaned against it.
No, she fainted...
Ultimately, the goal of arriving at the Thiels mine this afternoon was naturally rejected.
The priority was to get Carol to a nearby village and have her recover.
Carol, who woke up after a brief faint, gave a detailed tour of the nearby city, as expected of an information officer.
The city we were staying in was Alden, which, according to Carol, was the third largest city in the Iels territory.
And the city closest to the Thiels Mine.
Since it ended up like this anyway, I thought it was for the best.
Rather than just going to the closed Thiels Mine, it would be more reasonable to learn more about the mine owner in Alden.
"Princess, you suffered from magical amnesia. I never imagined that."
Carol, lying corpse-like on a bed in an inn in Alden, muttered and glanced at Pembe.
“It’s also true that this guy is a familiar...”
"Ahem. I'm not just a pet hamster."
Carol, who couldn't hear Pembe's voice, instinctively noticed something and turned his head to me and asked.
“That evil familiar Pembe didn’t curse me, did he?”
"This is just like that."
“But how does Princess use this familiar as a slave?”
"Slave?! Hey, Yvonne isn't treating me like a slave!"
Pembe stomped his feet in anger, but Carol didn't budge and just looked at me.
Oh my. Are these two a dog and a cat?
I sighed and decided to give up on mediating between the two.
The Alden Inn, where we stayed, was very luxurious.
Because it's an inn managed by the Demirant Information Guild.
If they find out that I've messed up the successor of this information guild like this, won't they assassinate me?
I looked around in horror and said to Carol.
“Pembe is not a slave. It’s just a cooperative relationship.”
"A cooperative relationship with a familiar? How can that be possible? I heard you can communicate with each other."
"I'm curious, too. I think I'll know after I cure the magical amnesia and examine the black magic materials you brought me."
I shrugged, not knowing the exact answer either.
And then I got up from my seat to buy some muscle pain medication for Carol, who kept groaning.
“I’ll be back in a bit. There’s a general store up ahead.”
"Yvonne! Snack for me! Buy me a snack too. Something sweet!"
"I get it..."
Even here, I shook my head at the sugar addict familiar who was looking for a sweet treat.
I started to worry that Pembe might die early from sugar addiction and poor health.
'Or do all familiars like sweet things?'
I chuckled and headed to the general store, having come up with a useless hypothesis.
“Welcome!”
“Welcome, Miss!”
"Welcome!"
"Welcome to Alden, the wonderful place to live, the Iels Estate! Enjoy your stay for a long time!"
Hmm?
What is this excessive welcome?
As I opened the door and went inside, I saw a lot of employees gathered around the small store, smiling brightly.
It was so burdensome that I took a step back.
As I was thinking about going out, a nice young male employee approached me with a bright smile.
“Hello, Miss! Are you looking for something?”
"Hello."
The staff were very friendly.
I nodded absentmindedly and said hello, then looked around at the items on display at the general store.
“Take your time and look around!”
He was a person who made people let their guard down because his bright smile resembled Eudela's.
After I picked out Carol's muscle pain relief remedies and put them in my basket, I asked what the town's famous snack was. The employee answered confidently.
“Have you heard of salted chocolate?!”
“Salted chocolate?”
The staff member guided me to a display of chocolates packaged in adorable sizes.
"A stunning Alden specialty: the combination of sweet chocolate and salty rock salt found only in the Iels territory! There may be people who haven't tried it, but no one has tried it only once! Come on, try it, Miss!"
“Oh, no. There’s no need to try it, right?”
“It’s okay! Try them. You can eat as many as you want, even up to a hundred!”
A hundred.
I thought he was just a smart guy, but he's actually a sales king.
Look, I have such a big stomach that I could easily eat a hundred of these in one sitting.
It's not easy to say something like that.
While I was secretly giving the sales king aspiring advice, an employee with sparkling eyes lifted a salt chocolate wrapper, opened it, and carefully handed it to me.
“Try it.”
“Oh, yes.”
I felt bad for no reason, so I decided to eat just one, and it was so delicious that my eyes widened.
They had reason to be proud.
As I gave a thumbs up and nodded, the employees far away cheered and cheered in unison.
Surprise!
Are the staff here usually so responsive? Or are they just happy to have a customer back after a long time, since business has been slow lately?
I looked at them in bewilderment and swallowed the salty chocolate. Then I pointed to the salt chocolate on the shelf and said.
“Please give me everything you have.”
“All of it?”
“Yes. It’s so delicious.”
“Oh, thank you?”
What the heck. You should be happy to be the king of sales. Why are you making such a bewildered expression?
Carol smiled in agreement.
"Yes, that's right. It was difficult. I got what I could, but it was in magical language, so I didn't have enough time to translate it. I just bought it."
"I see! What about the translation? Thank you, thank you so much."
"No."
Carol waved her hand and blushed.
But I was truly impressed and truly grateful.
Honestly, I didn't expect it.
Time was very limited, and it was a precious resource that could not be properly obtained even at the top.
But how did you get it?
"The Demirant Information Guild is truly amazing. No, I'm incredibly lucky to have such a guild's successor as a maid."
I was delighted with my great fortune and hurried back to Baron Rudican's villa with Carol.
“Let’s go right away. We’ll look over the materials as we go.”
“Yes, Miss. So, you need to go to that mine in the north you mentioned?”
“Yeah. I’ll explain why you have to go there on the way.”
When I returned to the cottage with Carol, Rosie, and a middle-aged couple were waiting for me with a sumptuous breakfast laid out on the table.
“Welcome, Miss!”
“Oh my. Who are you?”
“I am the young lady’s maid.”
Carol introduced herself to Rosie naturally, and the two exchanged glances, as if exploring each other.
'What?'
There was a strange current of air, as if two extraordinary eagles were facing each other, but unfortunately, my perception was too poor to discern what it was.
"Hmm..."
“Hurry up and have a seat! You ate so well yesterday, so I prepared a generous portion today!”
Madame Elise, who was obviously a chef at a high-class restaurant, tempted me again with her exquisite cooking.
I wanted to pack quickly and leave, but it looked so delicious that I sat down at the table with Carol.
He took the Pembe out of his pocket and placed it on the table. Carol's eyes widened as soon as she spotted the Pembe.
"Miss...?"
“Eat first. I’ll explain later.”
Pembe ignored Carol and began to eat only the sweet snacks.
I also hurriedly ate more than three plates of everything.
Of course, it was delicious and I wanted to eat more, but I was impatient and couldn't help it.
I wiped my mouth with a napkin and jumped up from my seat.
“Thank you for the meal. I have a long way to go, so I have to go now.”
"Miss! Why are you going so fast? Why don't you rest a little longer?"
I smiled brightly as I took out a gold coin from my pocket and gave it to Rosie, who was urgently grabbing me.
"Thank you for being so kind to me since yesterday. I'd like to rest more, but I'm too busy. And I want to pay you generously."
But then, Rosie, Madame Elise, and Mr. Gressel's faces turned pale at the same time.
What the heck? Why is it like that?
Rosie waved her hands frantically.
"No, we will never accept it. You must never give us money!"
"Huh? No, what else do you mean you absolutely can't accept it? Is that Baron Rudican? He's not even a philanthropist."
“Oh, that’s the Baron’s policy. It’s absolute discipline!”
“That’s the rule?”
“Yes, yes.”
I kept asking questions out of curiosity, but Mr. Gressel and Madame Elise slowly backed away and disappeared from the restaurant in an instant.
'What?'
At that moment, Carol quietly grabbed my arm and shook her head.
"What's the matter?"
"Miss, just go. If you really care, you could send a gift here later in your name."
"Why?"
“Oh, please! Miss.”
I couldn't ask any more questions because Carol grabbed me and dragged me out.
I was worried that maybe I was acting as recklessly as I used to and that I had hurt the feelings of Rosie and the middle-aged couple.
But luckily, that wasn't the case, as everyone came out to see us off on our way out.
I lightly climbed onto my horse, which had recovered well thanks to Mr. Gressel's good care since last night.
Rosie came closer to me and asked hesitantly.
"Miss, may I ask where you're going? The north is dangerous because of the many monsters."
'Hmm... Mr. Gressel and Madame Elise look so curious. These people are truly affectionate.'
But I just smiled bashfully and avoided answering.
"Thank you for your concern. I'll rest well and go home feeling kind. And I'll be fine. I'll be careful and avoid monsters. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine!"
I smiled brightly, but Rosie and the middle-aged couple looked sullen.
“Oh, yes...”
Carol gestured to Rosie.
“Hey, Miss Rosie.”
"Yes?"
Carol and Rosie went to a corner and talked about something.
'What?'
Since Carol asked to send a gift, I didn't suspect much and waited quietly, wondering if she was asking for her home address.
Not long after, the two ended their conversation, and Rosie's expression seemed subtle.
“Let’s go now, Miss.”
“Yes. Let’s go.”
I put Carol in front of me and started running north again.
To be exact, towards the Thiels Mine!
My heart was already filled with dreams of grinding and drinking Thiels during afternoon tea. A smile escaped my lips.
Oh my gosh!
***
But the dream was just a dream.
“I’m sorry, Princess.”
“No, Carol.”
“Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh!”
"Poor Carol... Yvonne, normal people don't have monster stamina like you."
“I said I understand.”
I glared at Pembe, who had become Carol's side, and looked at Carol, who was suffering in pain, with pity.
Carol had said that she had also taken horseback riding lessons as a child and had grown up as a successor to the Information Guild, so she rode for five hours without much thought.
But then Carol, who seemed to be running well, suddenly fell on the horse's head and leaned against it.
No, she fainted...
Ultimately, the goal of arriving at the Thiels mine this afternoon was naturally rejected.
The priority was to get Carol to a nearby village and have her recover.
Carol, who woke up after a brief faint, gave a detailed tour of the nearby city, as expected of an information officer.
The city we were staying in was Alden, which, according to Carol, was the third largest city in the Iels territory.
And the city closest to the Thiels Mine.
Since it ended up like this anyway, I thought it was for the best.
Rather than just going to the closed Thiels Mine, it would be more reasonable to learn more about the mine owner in Alden.
"Princess, you suffered from magical amnesia. I never imagined that."
Carol, lying corpse-like on a bed in an inn in Alden, muttered and glanced at Pembe.
“It’s also true that this guy is a familiar...”
"Ahem. I'm not just a pet hamster."
Carol, who couldn't hear Pembe's voice, instinctively noticed something and turned his head to me and asked.
“That evil familiar Pembe didn’t curse me, did he?”
"This is just like that."
“But how does Princess use this familiar as a slave?”
"Slave?! Hey, Yvonne isn't treating me like a slave!"
Pembe stomped his feet in anger, but Carol didn't budge and just looked at me.
Oh my. Are these two a dog and a cat?
I sighed and decided to give up on mediating between the two.
The Alden Inn, where we stayed, was very luxurious.
Because it's an inn managed by the Demirant Information Guild.
If they find out that I've messed up the successor of this information guild like this, won't they assassinate me?
I looked around in horror and said to Carol.
“Pembe is not a slave. It’s just a cooperative relationship.”
"A cooperative relationship with a familiar? How can that be possible? I heard you can communicate with each other."
"I'm curious, too. I think I'll know after I cure the magical amnesia and examine the black magic materials you brought me."
I shrugged, not knowing the exact answer either.
And then I got up from my seat to buy some muscle pain medication for Carol, who kept groaning.
“I’ll be back in a bit. There’s a general store up ahead.”
"Yvonne! Snack for me! Buy me a snack too. Something sweet!"
"I get it..."
Even here, I shook my head at the sugar addict familiar who was looking for a sweet treat.
I started to worry that Pembe might die early from sugar addiction and poor health.
'Or do all familiars like sweet things?'
I chuckled and headed to the general store, having come up with a useless hypothesis.
“Welcome!”
“Welcome, Miss!”
"Welcome!"
"Welcome to Alden, the wonderful place to live, the Iels Estate! Enjoy your stay for a long time!"
Hmm?
What is this excessive welcome?
As I opened the door and went inside, I saw a lot of employees gathered around the small store, smiling brightly.
It was so burdensome that I took a step back.
As I was thinking about going out, a nice young male employee approached me with a bright smile.
“Hello, Miss! Are you looking for something?”
"Hello."
The staff were very friendly.
I nodded absentmindedly and said hello, then looked around at the items on display at the general store.
“Take your time and look around!”
He was a person who made people let their guard down because his bright smile resembled Eudela's.
After I picked out Carol's muscle pain relief remedies and put them in my basket, I asked what the town's famous snack was. The employee answered confidently.
“Have you heard of salted chocolate?!”
“Salted chocolate?”
The staff member guided me to a display of chocolates packaged in adorable sizes.
"A stunning Alden specialty: the combination of sweet chocolate and salty rock salt found only in the Iels territory! There may be people who haven't tried it, but no one has tried it only once! Come on, try it, Miss!"
“Oh, no. There’s no need to try it, right?”
“It’s okay! Try them. You can eat as many as you want, even up to a hundred!”
A hundred.
I thought he was just a smart guy, but he's actually a sales king.
Look, I have such a big stomach that I could easily eat a hundred of these in one sitting.
It's not easy to say something like that.
While I was secretly giving the sales king aspiring advice, an employee with sparkling eyes lifted a salt chocolate wrapper, opened it, and carefully handed it to me.
“Try it.”
“Oh, yes.”
I felt bad for no reason, so I decided to eat just one, and it was so delicious that my eyes widened.
They had reason to be proud.
As I gave a thumbs up and nodded, the employees far away cheered and cheered in unison.
Surprise!
Are the staff here usually so responsive? Or are they just happy to have a customer back after a long time, since business has been slow lately?
I looked at them in bewilderment and swallowed the salty chocolate. Then I pointed to the salt chocolate on the shelf and said.
“Please give me everything you have.”
“All of it?”
“Yes. It’s so delicious.”
“Oh, thank you?”
What the heck. You should be happy to be the king of sales. Why are you making such a bewildered expression?
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