Chapter 1142
I talked to Keith about the contract
“What is it, Mr. Takumi?”
“…No, it’s nothing.”
“Really?”
Claire looked at me with a puzzled expression as I shook my head.
It really was getting to a point where it was difficult to ignore my feelings.
That being said, this was not the time or place for that.
“In any case, we should put our things away and then gather everyone together. Aside from the matter of Volgrau, there are things to talk about.”
“Indeed. I would also like to get changed…”
“Huh? I thought that as a lady, you were supposed to be used to wearing dresses?”She had said such things before.
“Oh, Mr. Takumi. Yes, I used to think like that. But things have changed.”
“Haha. I can see that.”
Well, it did seem uncomfortable to have to wear that tight dress for a long time.
Though, it was a little disappointing, since she looked very beautiful in it.
“Ah, Keith. Sorry, but could you come with me? Ah, thank you, Ms. Jane.”
“Certainly.”
As Claire went to her room with Ms. Hermine, I was also about to make my way to my room. But then I saw Keith with the other servants.
Ms. Jane also offered to carry my belongings.
“Where is Alfred and the others?”
“They are all in the back garden. Lady Tilura and Ms. Chita are introducing the fenrirs, Rahle and the cockatrices.”
“Haha. I see.”
“By the way, the reason that you called me…”
“Ah, right. I want you to visit Mr. Halton’s store later. So we can finalize the slipper contract. Also, I wanted to talk to you about Nick’s salary…”
I mostly wanted to talk to him about matters concerning money.
“Certainly. There should not be a problem. I will make sure that the contract is advantageous for you.”
“Uh, yes. Though, it is mostly finished already.”
Keith was very enthusiastic.
Of course, I had to tell him that I did not really care about making a profit. I just wanted to know that there was nothing wrong with the contract.
I did trust Mr. Halton, but still felt it was important to have someone knowledgeable look it over.
“I will leave your things here.”
“Thank you, Ms. Jane. What do you think, Keith?”
“I think that you should consider profits a little more.”
When we entered the room, I thanked Ms. Jane while Keith made suggestions.
“Having other forms of revenue aside from the herb fields will help in securing your future. It would even allow you to increase the salary of your workers. Though, considering your connections with Lady Claire, it likely won’t be a problem…”
“Ah…haha…yes. Even if I wouldn’t know how to spend it, there is nothing wrong with having more money…”
“Mr. Takumi. You must remember that there are cunning merchants out there. I will do what I can to prevent it, but many of them will not be honest with you. They only think about their own profits. And they will try to make you sign contracts that are not to your benefit. Even nobles act in such a way. I have seen it so many times with my master… His Grace is very kind, and rarely punishes such behavior, unless it is particularly villainous. Still, we do investigate such people. And so as long as you confide in me first, I should be able to warn you. Again, please be careful in the future…”
“Uh, huh…”
Keith had spoken very quickly, and all I could do was mutter in reply…