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Okay then.

This is sugar, right?

Hm? That's quite a flat response.

Sugar and salt are certainly precious.

However, the nation has exclusive rights to them, so we can't buy them from you.

They can't buy them?

I thought they'd be great and reap high returns.

More importantly, the cameos were a big hit among the nobles.

Oh, right. I'll show you some more.

Merchants are passing through Dahlia's tall main gate again today.

It's common etiquette for shrewd merchants to keep their heads up.

However, among them was a man selling some incredible products.

Ah, Kenichi! Where did you come from?

My dealings with the Mallow Company got me 15 gold.

So now I can buy that log cabin.

Getting such an impressive cabin for only 1,700,000 yen is seriously cheap.

Wh-What the hell?

"Self-assembly"?

Self-assembly!

Self-assembly?

Yes, the cabin was a prefab kit.

Man, no wonder it was cheap.

Still, what should I do with all this?

I see. It's designed to be built by putting together the planks,

and there aren't any large supports or roof beams?

Well, I've already purchased it.

After that, I set about assembling the log cabin.

Then, some beastfolk who were going off hunting

said they'd help out to repay me for treating them before.

Being kind always has its rewards.

Meanwhile, I kept my stall open in the market, and several weeks passed.

Cheers!

All in all, it took just under a month...

to get the log cabin...

- Yeah!

- fully completed.

I had the beastfolk to thank for that.

Wow, it's so soft.

What do I do about electricity?

I still need to paint the walls and roof, too.

There was a mountain of stuff still to do.

It took me roughly another month to complete all of it.

I made the fence myself by treating the wood.

I set my bathroom up to recycle waste as fertilizer.

I added a sink and a kitchen.

For electricity, I set up 20 solar panels.

Then...

Whew, this is paradise. Utter paradise.

What a great bath.

By the way, to fill up the bath...

I used the gasoline tanks to carry water from the river.

My first bath since coming to this world. Out in the middle of the woods, too.

Now this is the height of slow-life living.

Not many could achieve this even if they tried.

My slow life in another world as the ruler of my own domain had finally begun.

Huh? In the forest?

You really did build yourself a place to live?

Yup. It was only for a short time, but you took good care of me. Thanks.

I should be the one thanking you.

Summon.

What was that?

What kind of vehicle is this?

It's that guy's, isn't it? The one who recently started living in the forest.

Beastfolk?

Tch. What a nuisance.

That was close!

We'll just kill him while we're here.

Good idea.

Yeah, that's right.

That's the kind of world this is!

- Huh?

- What the...

Summon.

What was their problem?

Whoa. A leopard?

No, looking closer... Is it a cat?

It looks like it's still alive.

Those guys must've injured it.

I'd love to do something to help, but...

This should protect me from getting bitten.

It's not resisting me?

Is it out of stamina?

For now, I'll cleanse the wound with saline solution.

Store.

Then, I'll disinfect it using tissues soaked in alcohol.

After that, something antibiotic? This?

I'll also give it some painkillers.

Will that do it? Will it survive?

I have absolutely no idea, but I can't just leave it here.

Store.

Yeah, it figures that I can't store a living creature in my Item Box.

In the end, I brought it home with me,

but it's not moving at all.

Maybe it's done for?

I haven't seen any vets since coming to this world.

Maybe there's something like healing magic?

Huh? You want to heal it?

A creature?

What are you even saying?

That's a bobcat. Good job finding one.

Its hide will sell for a great sum.

I can't believe you rescued an animal.

Kenichi!

That's awfully capricious of you.

Among my people, bobcats are considered messengers of the gods, meow.

I wanna see it, meow.

I bet those dogmen did this.

I cannot forgive them.

Oh, looks like it ate a little bit.

Don't lick it.

This is for your own good. Please understand that.

Are you a doctor, Kenichi, meow?

No, but I do know some first aid.

I'm glad you're such a good person, meow.

Lemme thank you on the bobcat's behalf, meow.

Hm?

- So good, meow!

- Glad to hear it.

I'm staying here tonight, meow.

What about your work?

I'm more worried about the bobcat, meow.

Meow?

I only have one bed, though.

We can just sleep together, meow.

Again?

Several days later...

The bobcat was recovering steadily,

and I set about farming.

What should I do about watering them?

Going out to the river for water every time would be a pain.

Maybe I can dig a well?

Bobcat?

Are you feeling better?

Yeah, you should be okay now.

Live a good life.

I took another few days off from running my stall...

and set about completing my well.

Then, after roughly a week...

Oh, I did it.

I'm not half bad at this.

Kenichi?

Primula? What are you doing here?

Your shop has been closed for a while, so I got worried,

and that beastwoman told me...

Myaley, huh?

Kenichi, this is all, uh...

And what is that mass of metal over there?

Well, uh...

Oh, right.

That's my loyal servant.

My familiar.

Familiar? You're able to use magic, too?

Well, uh, sure. Please keep it a secret.

Of course.

I feel like I just gave her info she can blackmail me with,

but it's Primula, so it shouldn't be an issue.

Oh, wait a second.

Won't the city gates be closed already?

Yes, most likely.

Were you planning on staying here?

My, you aren't suggesting a woman like myself should camp outdoors, are you?

I only have one bed.

Th-That's fine by me.

I'm used to sleeping like sardines with the men on long purchase runs.

Oh?

What's that?

Oh, it's a bath.

A bath?

U-Um...

Kenichi, are you still there?

Yes, I'm here.

U-Um, could you come around and show your face?

But...

I'm submerged in the water.

How's the temperature?

I-It's very nice.

I can't believe it's this easy to take a bath.

If you're feeling embarrassed, I can move back a bit.

No, I'd prefer it if you stayed here!

If you're that afraid, you can try it some other time.

Mallow Trading Company's motto for big profits is:

"Never let an opportunity pass you by!"

Uh-huh.

If you let a business opportunity pass you by, it may never come around again.

You may believe that, but what would you do if I turned out to be an evil person?

I find it hard to imagine that someone who treats beastfolk to food

and rescues a bobcat could be evil.

Damn that Myaley.

Oh my. This is very soft to the touch.

Could you wholesale this to us?

Unfortunately, it's not for sale.

Aw, but that's such a waste.

I'm sure our customers would be delighted with it.

Then, maybe I can do a limited number.

Thank you so much.

This nightgown is lovely.

With the items you have here,

you could become the top merchant in Dahlia—no, in the entire Kingdom of Kadan.

Yeah, I'm not interested in that.

Catching the attention of the nobles sounds like nothing but trouble.

True.

If they learned about you, the nobles would get quite stirred up.

I just want to earn enough to lead a quiet life and eat good food.

I understand. Then, the Mallow Trading Company and I shall take responsibility

and continue to sell the wares you provide us with as foreign imports,

without ever mentioning your name to anyone.

Thanks a lot.

Is it all right for me to have this?

Of course. It's yours.

Um, Kenichi?

Are you already asleep?

Hey, boss.

Move!

A job, huh?

I let the lady I do business with spend the night at my place.

I'll probably need to explain why.

Thank you for taking care of my daughter.

Huh?

I figured he'd complain or get mad at me,

but I guess he wasn't that worried because of the age gap?

Or maybe he just trusts me?

I don't know who she takes after.

Obviously you, Father.

Now this is an unusual fabric.

Good for wiping yourself down after a bath, and something to wear once you get out, huh?

This one is very absorbent and it feels nice against the skin.

I also have this.

Oh my!

Wear it for the man you desire, and even the most straitlaced will fall head over heels.

How shameless.

Oh, my apologies.

It seems my jest went too far.

Pardon me for interrupting your business talks. I've brought the ledgers like you asked.

You have a mountain of ledgers. It shows what a major trader you are.

The system of keeping ledgers has changed, so I'm in the middle of rewriting them all.

Oh?

The neighboring empire invented a system known as "double-entry bookkeeping."

Double-entry bookkeeping?

According to Mallow,

the empire has spread rapidly, thanks to one man's inventions.

There was a bath as well.

A bath?

It was different from the baths nobles use, as it was much plainer, but I liked it.

Could I see it, too?

With pleasure. Though, we'll need to be outside for it.

Well, I also need to look over our new prototype product, so you can join us.

New product?

That's...

A pitcher pump?

You know about them?

Y-Yes.

Impressive, Kenichi. Word reaches you fast.

This is another product being spread by the empire.

Combined with the double-entry bookkeeping, it's too much of a coincidence.

Is there another person from my world here in this one?

Father!

The water comes so easily!

Oh, this is incredible.

Understandably, they weren't exactly overwhelmed by the drum bath after that.

I felt a little frustrated, so...

Primula, how about this vehicle?

What is this?

A bi—Uh, it's a vehicle called a "draisine."

Father, have a look at this.

What a strange-looking thing.

Kenichi, I didn't know you were such a joker.

After that, Primula started visiting my home from time to time,

and sometimes, she'd even stay the night.

You're off on a purchase run?

Yes. I'll be gone for around a month starting tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Then, you shouldn't be staying out tonight, right?

No, all the more reason to.

Huh? Is something wrong?

Oh, no.

U-Um...

If it's all right, I'd like to see that see-through thing you showed us before.

Huh? Won't your father scold you if you buy that?

It's fine. I'm not a child anymore.

So you want it because there's a guy you like and want to take a chance on?

He's here right now.

Huh?

Primula, a young woman like you should have a better sense of self-worth.

You can't go falling for an old man like me.

But you're a wonderful person!

S-Sit down. Please sit down.

Ah, this is deplorable.

What would Mallow even say?

My father isn't opposed to it.

You should be opposed, "Father"!

I'm sorry, but could we put this whole thing on hold for now?

There's too much responsibility on the line for me to make a snap decision.

Th-Then, can we at least share a bed?

Just to sleep, you hear?

Okay!

What does she even see in an old man like me?

The next morning, Primula rode with me back to town.

He's fully armored up?

Oh.

It's the guy from before.

Yes, it is I, Norspaul the knight.

What business would bring a knight all the way out here?

I was investigating rumors that a suspicious man had begun living in the forest,

but I see it was you.

So what is that?

Uh, well...

I'm sorry, but it's magic-related, so...

Magic? Are you a mage?

If we could please keep this quiet.

Hm, well...

In that case, I'd like to ask a favor.

Th-This is incredible!

What beautiful steel!

That hurt my wallet, but considering it's hush money, I didn't have much choice.

Unfortunately, I don't carry long blades like the greatsword you desired.

So please take those to the blacksmith you frequent and have them forge one.

Okay, it's a deal.

It's not much in exchange,

but I'll tell you something interesting I heard recently.

Looks like this sweetener is already paying off.

I hear a mage with a unique spell no one's ever heard of has appeared in the empire.

Oh?

What was it called?

It produces a large amount of this yellowish dipping sauce.

Ma... Mayo... Mayo-something.

Do you mean mayonnaise?

Yes, that's it. Mayonnaise.

Is that even possible?

They say he defeated a dragon.

He took down a dragon with mayonnaise?

First, double-entry bookkeeping, then pitcher pumps, now mayonnaise?

What kind of person ended up reincarnating in the empire?