I decided to enter a contract with the duke for the selling of the herbs
“So that was how you were able to make herbs that were so useful when we were in the forest.”
“Yes, it was because of the testing I was able to do in advance. I’m glad that I was able to be of help.”
“Yes, it really did help us.”
“Indeed. To be honest, I was so tired that I did not want to walk anymore. But thanks to your herbs, Mr. Takumi, we were able to continue exploring, which led to discovering the fenrir.”
“It was that amazing!?”
As Ms. Claire and Sebastian talked about exploring the forest, Tilura interrupted them.
“Yes. It was Mr. Takumi’s herb that saved the life of the fenrir you are holding right now, Tilura.”
“You really are amazing, Mr. Takumi!”
Ms. Claire’s declaration resulted in Tilura looking at me with deep admiration…
All I had done was test different things with Weed Cultivation… The ones for fatigue and enhanced senses was one thing, but the herbs for healing the fenrir had been more of a gamble.
And it had even caused me to faint…
“Still, now that we know of the possibility of overuse of the ability due to longer durations, it is clear that you have much to think about.”
“Yes… For now, I will avoid trying to make anything with a lasting effect. But aside from that, I will also like to start making herbs that Ms. Claire will be able to sell.”
“Mr. Takumi, does that mean you…?”
I answered Sebastian while also bringing up the agreement that Ms. Claire and I had previously discussed.
I had already decided to agree to it, but hadn’t been able to tell her yet.
If Ms. Claire, or the Liebert family business handled the sales of the herbs, then I would be able to earn an income.
And since I would be using Weed Cultivation, I could continue my research at the same time. It was two birds with one stone.
I had been told that it was possible that I would make more money if I sold them myself, but I was greatly indebted towards Ms. Claire and the family.
While it wasn’t much, I wanted to contribute something.
Well, I also meant to avoid getting overwhelmed with work like in my old world. I would take things easy and go at my own pace.
“I’ll do what I can manage without fainting. If that is fine, then I would like to make the contract to sell the herbs.”
“As a representative of the family, I would like to thank you, Mr. Takumi.”
“Oh, there is no need to thank me. If anything, I should be thanking you. After all, there is surely so much troublesome work that you are now taking on. If I am getting paid, then this will be a fairly easy job for me.”
“Of course, you will be paid. You can count on the Liebert house to deal with you honestly. I promise that you will be paid the appropriate amount. It has now been proven that using the Gift has some risks for you. And so we will not take you for granted or assume that it is easy.”
I understood what she was trying to say, but this was not an ability that I originally had.
It was something that I acquired suddenly, and so if I could make money off of it, then there was no way that I wouldn’t see it as easy money.
Well, perhaps I will get used to it one day… I hope that I do.
“Now, Sebastian. We will have to discuss the matter with my father.”
“Indeed. We cannot start selling them without the master’s permission. But, Lady Claire…”
“I know… When I talk to him about it, I must also prepare some excuses for turning down whatever matches he is thinking of. Yes?”
“Yes. You are currently staying in this villa in order to avoid seeing him for a while, but… Who knows how many proposals have been coming in the meantime…?”
Sebastian now had a faraway look in his eyes.
Ms. Claire looked like she was steeling herself… I had heard stories about this father… But was he really that bad?
“Oh, I shall refuse them! Not just for Mr. Takumi’s sake, but also for the Liebert family!”
“Indeed. We do owe a debt to Mr. Takumi. And for that reason, I, Sebastian…will do my utmost to cooperate!”
What were they going on about… Suddenly, Ms. Claire and Sebastian had become very passionate.
Did it really take so much preparation just to…turn down a marriage proposal..?
Well, I had never been involved in any talk of arranged marriages myself, so I wouldn’t know.
But when I looked at the others, Ms. Lyra and Ms. Gelda were shaking their heads with exasperation.
Leo and the fenrir looked completely uninterested, and Tilura… Huh? Tilura was leaning forward with her face against the table.
They had said something about arranging a marriage for her as well… So maybe that is why.
It was just then that a growling sound echoed through the drawing room.
“…What was that sound?”
Ms. Claire, you shouldn’t suspect Tilura immediately every time… Tilura had raised her head from the table and shook it violently in denial.
Oh, well. I couldn’t let her take the fall for this.
“…Sorry. That was my stomach…”
It was so embarrassing that I had to whisper it.
Having to admit it in front of so many people was like a punishment for losing a game…
“…So it was you, Mr. Takumi… Pardon me.”
“It cannot be helped. Mr. Takumi slept for three days after fainting, and so he must be very hungry.”
“I was sleeping for…what? Two days!?”
“Yes. You slept for two whole days after fainting, Mr. Takumi.”
I had slept for two days…
Then it was no wonder that I was starving.
“Well, your timing is perfect. Let’s eat then. Lyra, Gelda.”
Apparently, we had been talking for quite a while, and when I looked out the window, the sun had mostly set.
So it was the perfect time to start making dinner.
“Mr. Takumi, you should eat here in the drawing room today.”