Chapter 42

"Hmm... Not selling well, huh?"

"Looks like no customers are coming, either."

I woke up early and came to the bustling market. Since we're not near the sea, the main items are mostly vegetables and meat, but you can also see some river fish here and there. In addition, there are stalls for adventurers. Various people are around, such as merchants buying goods and people shopping. Amidst this, I was determined to try my hand at selling the flyers I made yesterday.

I laid out a cloth on the ground and arranged the various healing potions on top. Iku and I sat down and started our business, but no one came at all.

Maybe the prices were too high?

《HP Recovery Potion》 500 ril

《Deep Crimson Recovery Potion》 900 ril

《MP Recovery Potion》 1,500 ril

《Deep Sea Recovery Potion》 2,300 ril

《Princess's Blessing Potion》 1,000 ril

Each type has 20 in stock.

I wrote down the types and prices of the potions on a piece of paper. While the prices are within the market range, they are not cheap, so many adventurers just looked at the prices and left.

Hmm, business is tough.

"I guess we have to call out to people...! Welcome, everyone!"

I stood up and decided to call out to passersby. Iku also stood up with me.

As we called out, we noticed that we were getting a lot of attention, mainly directed at Iku. Right, I hadn't really noticed, but Iku is quite handsome. The girls passing by were looking at Iku, but he didn't seem to care at all. Maybe he's used to it. Well, no one actually approached to talk to him, though.

Hmm, but do they have reverse pick-ups in this world too?

"Oh, these garnets are so cute~!"

"Welcome, everyone!"

About 30 minutes after starting to call out, we finally got a customer!

It seems they stopped because the bottles of the healing potions were cute. When I looked at the person who spoke, it was a woman... or rather, not a woman?

"Welcome. They're a bit expensive in the market, but the effects are excellent."

"Oh, that's great. How much do they heal?"

"The potion heals 1,300, and the garnet heals 3,500. Today, we're selling them at a discount to promote the shop."

"Wow, that's a great effect!"

I was a bit frozen, so Iku calmly handled the customer. No, I was surprised because I thought it was a woman, but it turned out to be a regular man. If he had looked like a drag queen, it would have made sense, but a regular man speaking in a feminine way is quite surprising. He looked like an adventurer with a sword on his hip and leather armor!

Iku, who didn't flinch at all, is amazing...

"Thank you!"

"I'll come back!"

"Ah!"

While I was still thinking about it, Iku had already sold the healing potions.

"What are you doing, Hinami-sama?"

"Well, I was so surprised by the unexpected turn of events that I couldn't move..."

"We sold one HP Recovery Potion and one Deep Crimson Recovery Potion."

"Oh, thank you...!"

"Try to be more proactive."

I got scolded.

I can't help it; I need to show better performance next time. I didn't just work part-time for nothing! I called out again, "Welcome, everyone!" By the way, clothing store clerks always have high voices, don't they? I worked at a café, so I'm not good at that kind of voice, but what kind of voice is best for calling out? For now, I'm using a normal voice.

"Hinami, isn't it?"

"Oh, Alfred-sama...!"

"What are you doing here?"

Alfred, dressed in knight's armor, pushed through the crowd and walked over. His red hair, tied back, was very eye-catching. I greeted him and explained that I was selling healing potions at a discount to promote the shop before it opened. I also mentioned that I needed some money.

"Is that so... How's the shop preparation going?"

"Yes, I even ordered a sign yesterday! It's made of magic wood and has flowers on it."

"Magic wood, huh? That's great!"

Alfred seemed to like it and was interested in my story. Right, Alfred can ride dragons, so he must like these fantasy items...! But since he's from a different world, he might not necessarily like them.

"In that case, I'll give you a gift made of magic wood!"

"Wait, why are you suddenly saying that?!"

Alfred, you're being too sudden! Where in our conversation did I deserve a gift? When I looked at him with a confused and angry expression, he told me not to worry. No, that's not the point...!

"I just want to give you a gift because I want to, don't worry about it."

"No, I do worry..."

Is this what nobles are like...! I can't just accept such a high-end item! Alfred, who wasn't listening to me at all, said, "Look forward to it," and looked at the healing potions. It's been about a month since I sold him some. Maybe he's run out...?

"If you don't have them now, can I get them after the shop opens?"

"Yes, that's fine. The shop is at the location on this flyer. I have a plan to go with Shia."

"Ahaha, thank you."

While thinking that Alfred's siscon tendencies are still strong, I decided to wait until the next opportunity since I don't have the potions now. The shop transfer is tomorrow, so I can't prepare a large quantity yet.

"Sorry, but I have to go now."

"By the way, you're in knight's armor... Is it work?"

"Yeah, something like that."

When I asked, he gave a vague answer.

Well, knights can't just freely share their job details, right? I don't know if he's a knight, but his outfit looks like the knights I've seen in games and comics... Wait, isn't Alfred a magician?

While I was thinking with a question mark over my head, Alfred patted my head. What is this situation...!?

"Don't make that face! See you later!"

"Wait, what face...? See you!"

Before I could respond, Alfred left, leaving things vague. Hmm... Maybe I'm being treated like a little sister because I'm friends with Shia. While I was thinking about this, a group of people—about 5 or 6—gathered around.

When I was surprised, Iku calmly started greeting them. "Welcome, everyone!" I also called out to the people who came.

"Are you friends with Alfred-sama!?"

"Those are amazing healing potions...! Sell them to us!"

"I want to use the same healing potions as Alfred-sama!"

"Does Alfred-sama always use your healing potions?"

"Eh, eh, well..."

I was bombarded with questions and tried to sort them out.

Are these Alfred's fans...? Wow, he's so popular. Just a few minutes of conversation had this effect...! He must be a walking advertisement.

"Sure, these are Alfred-sama's favorite healing potions. They're on sale today, but they'll be more expensive from tomorrow, so buy now if you want."

"Iku..."

When I said that, the gathered adventurers crowded around Iku, asking to buy. Iku calmly said, "One of each type per person," and everyone bought one of each type. There were 6 people, so 6,200 ril per person times 6 people equals 37,200 ril. Adding the one I sold to the feminine man, the total is 38,600 ril. Wow, I feel like a rich person now.

"Thank you!"

"Hope to see you again!"

I left the customer service to Iku again. To make up for it, I tried to raise my voice for the thank-you. The adventurer waved and said, "I'll come back." Wow, adventurers are tougher, but they're all nice people.

"Alfred is popular, huh?"

"Of course, he's the 'Blazing Flame Magician.'"

"Blazing Flame Magician?"

When I asked Iku after the customers left, he gave me a meaningful nickname. He explained with a slightly exasperated look.

"That's Alfred-sama's title. You have a blessing title, right?"

"Yes, I do... Blessing of the Gods."

"There are two types of titles: those given naturally and those bestowed. Your title was given by the gods. Similarly, Alfred-sama's title was bestowed... by the king of this country."

"Really? That's amazing..."

"In this country, only three people, including Alfred-sama, have been given titles by the king."

Wow!

Only three people have been given titles...!

Even with so many people and strong adventurers, it must be an incredible honor.

"I know a really amazing person."

"...Yes, you do."

While I was excited, I also admired Alfred for not boasting about it. I would probably boast, and my sister Hana would probably boast for 24 hours.

"By the way, what's the other type of title?"

"The natural one. These are titles that are naturally obtained, not given. For example, the Blessing of the Fairies. If you have a good affinity with an attribute, you might naturally get a title, and you'll become better at handling that attribute. There's not much information, but you can also get titles by defeating specific monsters."

Oh, I see.

So, if you get along well with the world and it likes you, you can get a title.

But since there's not much information, I guess not many people have them. Iku, reading my mind, confirmed, "Not many people have them." As expected.

But, this is fantasy. We don't have such a mysterious system in Japan.

While we were talking, another customer came.

"Welcome. They're on sale today only!"

"Thank you. Even in the market, you're selling blessing potions... Can I have one of each type?"

"Yes! Thank you!"

Finally, I got to serve a customer!

This time, the customers were a man and a woman. They looked like a party, as they were both wearing armor.

They both bought one of each type.

After that, customers came sporadically, and I chatted with Iku.

While the prices weren't that cheap, everyone was very nice.

By the afternoon, I had sold everything.