117 Episode 117 "I decided to go shopping before the trip for a slave girl who wants to wash her husband's hair.".txt

I'll recombine Self-Defense Lv 3 into a 4 concept cheat skill!　Run! 'Ability Rebuild, Skill Structure, Lv 5'!

"...　Onii...... Onii-cha────n. Ahhhhhh!

Iris's small body trembled in my lap.

Droplets of water dripped down from the bathing suit that clung to my skin.

Then Iris relaxed her body languidly, looked at me and...

Please, brother ...... stay connected for a while and stay connected .......

He pressed his wet forehead to my chest and laughed.

'Thank you. Big brother.

Washiwasha.

'Now Iris can return to the port city of Ilgafa in peace.

I'm whispering, I'm whispering.

Tiny fingers are running through my hair.

This is a retreat house. The bathroom.

Right now, Iris is washing my hair as I sit on the bathing chair.

It was her wish to 'rebuild' my skills in the bathhouse.

'...... bathrooms so you can cheat if something happens .......'

That's what he said.

I didn't want to pursue it too deeply because I was red-faced.

Either way, I sweat when I 'rebuild'. A bath in the morning would be nice.

'Iris loves to wash her brother's hair, I love it.

Iris said as she blended the soapy water with herbs into my hair.

'This way I feel at ease. When I look at the top of my brother's head, I feel like Iris is as big as he is, and we're standing side by side. I usually look up at him all the time - it makes me feel ...... very relieved to have my brother's face near me.

Washing and chattering.

Iris has her fingers on the back of her neck and behind her ear. Feels good.

You'd make a great barber if you could.

"To be sure, Iris,

Yes, sir.

'The Lord of Irgafa - Iris's father just said, "I want Iris to be present at the ritual to adopt a child," right?

Yes. I've read your letter... please close your eyes, brother.

Iris said and poured hot water into my hair.

A few days after the Hydra incident ended, a group of soldiers from the port city of Irgafa came to visit us.

A few days after the Hydra incident ended, soldiers from the port city of Ilgafa came to visit us.

They have been entrusted with a letter from the lord.

The contents of the letter were...

'As the next lord, I've decided to adopt a child from a relative. In that case, I want Iris to come back once as well, as I will need the signatures of all the lord's house. You can go out again when you're done. Please. I won't lock you up again. I respect your free will. So please. Come back to me as a helper, please.'

That's what I thought.

It was a tear-jerker. The ink was smudged.

Apparently, the absence of the priestess Iris is quite embarrassing when the lord's family holds a public ceremony with their relatives. Because, ostensibly, the Lords family was supposed to take great care of their priestesses.

Reading through the letter, Iris pondered for a moment, but

Well, if that's the case, I guess I'll have to do it.

So I decided to go back to Ilgafa ahead of them.

As for me, I have to say goodbye to Delilira, say goodbye to Tenryu's wings, and do some research, so it will take me some time to get back.

That's why we decided to split the party in two.

Me, Cecil, Rita, and Reggie will take the slow course to Ilgafa.

Aine and Raphilia, as Iris's bodyguard and companion, with the Legion, first.

I'm worried about them going separate ways, but I've promised my lord to take care of Iris, so I don't think it's going to be crazy.

Besides, if Aine and Rafilia are together, they should be able to get through most of the cases.

...... but I'm still curious about it, so I've 'rebuilt' a new skill for Iris. I just had a 'concept' that I could use.

The remainder of the "Demon Summoning LV5" that I used for Raphilia's "Anti-Magic Warding" and "Neuerut". Before it disappeared, I incorporated it into Iris's Self-Defense Lv 3 skill.

It's probably the strongest self-defense skill I've ever used.

Really ...... Iris is only ...... thanks to her brother for .......

Ruffling my hair, Iris sighed, "Huh.

I'm sure you'll be able to repay me if you grow up and give your brother all of your Iris and live for him. ...... No, you can't. That will only make Iris happy. ......

'We're both in this together. I'll say it again: ...... I can't live without your support.

This isn't a lie.

I'm new to this world and there's still a lot I don't know. That's why the knowledge and advice of Iris and the other inhabitants of this world has been so helpful. Without them, there's a chance that you'll be enslaved by the black power without realizing it and won't be able to escape.

This is a world where the king's aristocracy has the power. Even if you have cheat skills, you're no match for an opponent who has the power to move a group. At the very least, if we went head to head with them, we would have to be prepared to sacrifice a great deal too.

That's why I'm grateful for Iris's knowledge and the fact that I have a negotiation route to the Ilgafa Lord family through Iris. That's why I'm grateful for both my knowledge of Iris and my ability to negotiate with the Ilgaffa Lordship through Iris, because as an alien, that's a tremendous advantage.

So I guess that means we're both going to have to get along. I think it's a good idea.

...... if your brother says so.

Washing.

'But I'm not happy about it, so Iris will return the favor by washing her brother's hair.

Do you like the role?

'Yes. My brother's hair is the best. I would like to keep it that way. So, can I give Iris the task of washing my brother's hair?

That's good. And you're okay with that, Iris?

Yes, sir.

Behind me, I felt Iris nod vigorously.

''I've given the task of flushing your back to Aine.

My body is being traded away before I know it!

'That's why Lady Aine is accompanying Iris. I don't want the number of times I wash my brother's hair and back to be unfair. ......

'Was that the reason Aine agreed to accompany you!

Aside from Raphilia, I was wondering why Aine raised her hand!

I suppose it's the brother's slave to slave relationship that keeps honor and honor alive: ......

Don't make any strange decisions while master's away.

'But I'm worried about Iris. I wondered if her brother's hair would get messy while she was leaving him. ...... No, if it was messy, Iris would have the pleasure of washing it to the hilt, but ......

Don't worry about it. I mean, I'll at least wash my hair myself.

So Iris has a proposition for her brother.

Iris put her hand on the tub of hot water on the floor.

My hands are shaking ...... shaking as I try to lift it full of hot water. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more enjoyable.

When the bubbles had flowed well, Iris knelt down next to me.

'There is a rare market that sometimes stands here at the resort Mishlila. Would you like to go shopping with me?

A rare city?

I've heard of it.

This is a recreational area, and there are noblemen's villas here. There are soldiers on guard and a lot of adventurers who rely on the services of the nobility. Many people have a little more money than in other towns.

There are many more people who have a little more money than in other towns, and there are ships that come from far away to stock up on rare items and hold regular markets.

Would you be willing to buy 'solid soap with seaweed' at that market?

Iris stroked my hair with her tiny hands.

'Before we separate, I'd like ...... to ruffle my brother's hair all over and make it shiny.

Seaweed-infused Solid Soap

This soap is a special seaweed mixture.

It has a high moisturizing effect and makes hair glossy when used.

The soap is sometimes loaded onto ships from the south.

The price is affordable for the average person, but it is more effective than the herb-infused soap used by the nobility.

I don't really recommend going to the ...... market.

Iris and I got out of the bath, Aine said to me.

The merchants have been passing around a warning sign," she said. I heard that there are 'cloth cutters' in the market.

"Kinchaku-chiri

A type of high-level pickpocketing.

They use a small knife to cut into people's wallets (mostly leather bags) and rob them of their coins.

It's only the mud, but a good drawstring cutter doesn't even let the other person know that they've been robbed.

So, before you know it, your wallet may be empty.

'I heard there's a group of pickpockets like that coming in just as the market is leaving. It's dangerous.

'I'm sorry. I wanted to buy you some new soap and give your brother a glossy wash before you left: ......

What...?

I'm not going to risk it before the trip: ...... If that's the case, let's give it up: ......

'But, but it's just one way of thinking!　I just know that if I'm careful I'll be fine!

...... Um, Aine.

Why the sudden glint in your eye?

'Aine is coming with me. It's the last thing we need before the trip, so we need to shop!　We'll take precautions. Aine is going to do everything she can to make sure it doesn't happen. Also, Iris-san has to disguise herself to be inconspicuous. I'll help you!

Thank you. Dear Aine!

Aine and Iris holding each other's hands.

Before we knew it, the story was coming together: .......

This is how we decided to go shopping at the market.

...... This is the market. What a great crowd ......

Iris called out as she held my and Aine's hands.

Today Iris has her hair in a long braid and a bandana wrapped around her head. Her clothes are a short length dress. She's dressed like a sifu, with a belt that holds her small items. There are soldiers from Ilgafa in this town as well, so they don't know it's Iris.

There are several large ships in the harbor.

In front of them, merchants are setting up their wares. They are selling everything from precious metals to dried fish, clothes, ornaments, pickles and caged animals.

The stalls run from one end of the harbor to the other.

The customers are the townspeople, the nobility - some of them adventurers. Come to think of it, the baronial family gave the guild and the adventurers a consolation prize. The number of shops seems to have taken advantage of this, or maybe they took advantage of it.

''Iris, this is my first time coming to the market.

Aine has never seen such a large crowd.

Since we're here, why don't we take a look around?

I see. Brother, Lady Aine.

Iris bowed to us.

"Iris doesn't know anything about anything, so please help me out.

So we decided to look around the market from the edge.

At the china shop.

Welcome. This is a display of vessels made in the south. If you flick it with your finger, you'll hear ......, don't you hear a nice sound?　It's sturdy, and if you buy one, it's top-notch and will last for 10 years, right?

I know, it's beautiful.

The pattern is nice.

'The color is different from what I read in the books. The color is different from what I read in the book. I think half the price is appropriate for this level. In addition, there are some thin cracks in the clay, probably because the clay is not well dried. I think a few months is a good time to keep it.

We left the shop with Iris.

At the toolshop.

'Oh, you have a beautiful girl slave with you. What do you think?　This pendant is. It is made of sterling silver from Tashkent, said to be from the foot of the volcano, and cannot be found anywhere else. If you use it to seduce a slave, he'll be more than willing to pay for it. ...... Hey.

I don't need it.

I mean, all my kids are so obedient.

"To begin with, the silver in Tashkent comes from the west, not from the south. "To begin with, Tashkent silver comes from the west, not the south, and is probably near an iceberg, not a volcano. I read in a book that it is characterized by a blue-white corrugation on the surface, but there is no corrugation on this one. It's definitely a fake!

We put pressure on Iris's mouth and ran away.

At the pet store.

There you go, you three. How about a pet? It's a cross between a demon and a monkey, and it won't get any bigger. It is characterized by the horns behind its ears. It's said that if adventurers have it with them, their luck will increase and their drop items will level up. It's a special item for this time only, you know?

We're a big family. We don't need pets.

There are kids who would rather be pets.

There are only a few cases in history of successfully crossing a demon with an animal. If there were an example of success with a higher creature like a monkey, that would be a legend. It's not the horns sticking out from behind the creature's ears, it's the branches of a thonged rattle palm. You can get a rash if a human touches it. By the way, why do you sell an ointment with it? It's good for skin diseases, judging by its color.　Where will it go?　Guards?　Would you like me to send him to...?

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'Excuse me brother, Lady Aine. Iris was floundering. ......

At the edge of the marketplace, Iris slumped her shoulders in a daze.

I've been a maiden since she was a child, so she rarely went outside.

That's why I've been reading only books since I was young ...... and I'm sure that knowledge naturally flows out of me at times like this. I'm sure you'll get a kick out of the knowledge you read in a book if it's in front of you in real life.

...... I'll be quiet from now on. I'm sorry ......

What?

What's ......, big brother?

'You don't have to apologize. If Iris has that kind of knowledge, I'd like to see her use it against you.

Surviving on their own merits is our party's motto.

If Iris has the technology to spot fake branded products, we'll let her use it.

'Aine, is there anything you want to buy before the trip?

I need to stock up on provisions and clean cloths. The lack of food is a big problem. Clean cloths are always needed when someone is injured. And some disinfectant herbs are also available at .......

All right. Iris, find me a trustworthy place to buy these things. Eine, you negotiate the budget. Iris's opinion of the quality will help with the negotiations. If you'll excuse me.

Okay.

Iris looks around at the stalls that line the harbor with a twinkle in her eye.

Aine seems to be checking her budget by writing numbers on her palm.

Then we'll start with the herbs. There's a shop right there that sells them...

Welcome. Is this a disinfectant herb?　You could make a dried up sentang kikiri...

I have read that Sendan Kirikiri is a herb that grows on rocky soil with long roots. The longer its roots are long, the more vigorous it is and the more effective it is at disinfecting.

Uncle. The roots there should be the longest. But the price is supposed to be two-thirds of what you just paid. This is based on my professional experience in the Adventurer's Guild...?　Is that a rare plant around here that costs so much?　Really?　Mr. Iris?

'No, sir. It's true that the ones from the south are more expensive, but they should have blue leaves on the end. That's what's in the back, not what Iris and her friends want. The ones with green tips came from a nearby rocky area...

Merchant, you can't lie. Huh?　I didn't mean to deceive you. I wasn't. Is it a mistake?　So you're willing to pay market rate?　Yeah. I can give you a little bit more than that. So it's great if you can split it between us. Can you do that?　Thank you. Thank you. We have a deal.

Ladies. This cloth was made by the dwarves living at the foot of the Fire Mountain. He's an excellent seamstress, so it's very durable. It doesn't shrink even if you wash it, and it doesn't break easily even if you stretch it.

Really?

'Yes, Lady Aine. What he says is true. I am sure he is a conscientious person. I have read about the embroidered patterns on the cloth in an old book. I believe the dwarves of the Fire Mountain would love it.

Is the price right?

'Yes. It's almost as good as the market price, but there are some burn marks on the edges. It is thought that this was caused by fire sparks falling from a volcano when it was dried. It may be a proof of authenticity, but it is unavoidable that the value is reduced by that amount. We would appreciate negotiations in this area.

I understand. Merchant, I'll tell you what.

A business meeting based on Iris' knowledge and Aine's experience.

It was exactly the realm of the "internal politics type cheat character".

The two of them pick up what they need for their trip, choose the most conscientious stall and continue shopping, and then...

""You bought it!"

In no time at all, we're almost done shopping.

We're eating skewers that we bought at a market stall.

They are deep-sea fish from the south, grilled on skewers, and have a nourishing and tonic effect.

Iris's knowledge is amazing. I didn't think you could guess where it was woven just by looking at the pattern on the cloth: ......

'It's just knowledge. Wasn't it Aine who negotiated with the merchant? We can't compare to the one who actually shopped for us.

It's not true. It's because of Iris's power. That's why I'm Nai-kun's slave.

'No, it's not. It is Aine's help. I am truly my brother's slave.

"After all, Nah-kun (big brother) is amazing!

How so.

I've confirmed Iris's discernment and Aine's great bargaining power, though.

It's also a power that the other merchant would normally be convinced of. Persuasive power backed by overflowing knowledge and experience. With these two people, I'm sure business can be done well.

Now then.

Well, we're done with our shopping, let's go home.

I finished my spit roast and stood up.

I looked at the two of them with my luggage in a leather bag. But...

What do you mean?

It doesn't work like that.

I don't know why they were both looking at me with a "what are you talking about, master" look on their faces.

We haven't finished shopping yet.

The most important thing in life, I haven't bought it yet.

...... the most important thing?

I said, and Iris and Aine puffed out their cheeks in a "mmmm

"We haven't bought 'solid soap with seaweed' for washing (hair) (brother) (hair) (back), the most important thing, yet!　

He declared, humming delicately.