Hyaku ma no Omo - Chapter 29

At the Sherwood Firm It is a rather large firm in its own right, however, the actual number of merchants working in the firm aren’t really that many.
On the other hand, the people employed by the firm are thoroughly selected by me, which is why we can trust them

Since they were selected by you, they’re probably true to their love for money

Marisa said that to Shaw while looking at him with scornful eyes. She said that suddenly with a sigh.
On the other hand, Shaw seems to have already gotten used to her attitude and seemed to just let it slide easily and instead showed a triumphant smile.

That is exactly right. A half-assed love for money isn’t good enough but if they were at the level of a money-grubber then they would be much easier to trust. That would be because, as long as my business acumen is a cut above the rest, they wouldn’t betray me.
They would definitely not do something as stupid as letting go of a man who was basically a golden seed

Haa, that confidence of yours is the only thing worthy of respect

Ohh, a rare compliment from Miss Marisa~

!!

Most probably, that was something she didn’t mean to speak out loud.
However, from Marisa, who kept consistently piling up abuse on Shaw, that was indeed, quite rare.

At that moment, Shaw had a broad grin on his face, which in turn made Marisa quickly shut her mouth with a, Crap!.
Marisa’s expression very obviously changed back to her original expression.

I, I said nothing. Nothing at all

This time is my win, right?

It’s not a matter of winning or losing

So, you make that kind of face even when you’re not looking at your First Master huh? Might it be possible that, under that arrogance you’re actually a proper maiden?

If you dare to speak any more drivel, I’ll tear your mouth apart

Seeing Shaw’s triumphant look, Marisa quickly pulled out the two daggers hanging at her waist and held it up so the light glinted off the sharp tip of the dagger.

Please don’t do that! If I didn’t have this, then I wouldn’t be able to carry on with my business! I’ll stop right now!

Please do that

Marisa put her daggers back into their sheaths, turned the other way and stopped talking.
During that series of actions, she kept glancing towards Merea which was something that only Shaw and Aiz noticed at that time.
The man in question, Merea himself had thoughts like, Their quarrel is quite stylish and faintly laughed to himself.

In any case, seeing that their exchange was coming to an end, Merea decided to speak up.

Honestly, I really am no match to Shaw. I respect you quite a bit

Merea’s words had no sarcasm in them.
Since Shaw could do something that he could not, as far as Merea was concerned, he deserved to be respected.

Haha, If we have the time, I’ll teach you the know-how

Being complimented by Merea, Shaw didn’t seem to dislike it as he had a smile floating on his face.

By the way, how much would it cost?

Let’s see Since you saved my life, I’ll specially give you a discount

I had some hopes but, it really won’t be for free huh

With his white hair swaying, Merea shook his head a little. Since he had Lilium on his back, he wasn’t able to shrug his shoulders.

It’s not okay to offer it for free. That is something I’m saying for your sake
There is nothing more expensive than free is a very apt saying. If money is not exchanged, then the end point of the deal would become very vague. You’ll end up giving the other side considerable scope to squeeze more out of the deal.
That would be an extremely terrifying thing

I see, I’ll keep that in mind

For now, I’m the first professor of know-how. A fee will, of course, be charged

We really have to be on guard with you huh!!

Ha, ha, ha, you’re still too naive!

As Merea hung his head head, crestfallen, seemingly having been had, the other people around them had a troubled expression as well.

Aiz approached Merea and while gently tapping on his shoulder, said, Ch, cheer up? Okay?, seeing which, Shaw had a triumphant look on his face.