I Broke Off My Engagement and Got a Job at the Academy

59 – 59. Gold is being copied

I smiled and spoke to the people who came from the Alliance Kingdom.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t teach you the spell recipe. Do you think I can just tell you the recipe for a spell that’s been around for so long?”

Upon hearing that, the people from the Alliance Kingdom looked as if they had expected that and said,

“…Can’t you reconsider just once? We will treat you well enough.”

“No matter how many times you ask, it’s not possible.”

I cut the conversation short. In response, they furrowed their brows.

“Why do you want to learn the spell recipe? You must know that it’s not logical to think it’s possible. Well, are you planning to go to war?”

Upon hearing that, the people from the Alliance Kingdom hesitated and said,

“…There might be a war. Your magic… has great potential. If it monopolizes in one country, it may even lead to a world war.”

“In short, you are concerned that the Empire will monopolize my magic.”

After contemplating my words for a moment, they nodded.

“…Yes. Sadly, that’s correct. You don’t have to leak the spell recipe to us. But can’t you help us avoid the Empire monopolizing it? …It’s quite funny for us to ask that of you, a citizen of the Empire.”

They said with a noticeably disappointed expression. I paused for a moment and replied,

“Yes, I understand. I will do as you ask.”

Upon hearing that, the people from the Alliance Kingdom were filled with joy and said,

“Really? Is that true?”

“Yes, it is. You may not know this, but I am not on good terms with the royal family.”

“Ah…! Th-thank you! Then… in return, we will purchase an artifact or something.”

“How much do you think it’s worth?”

Frankly speaking, if it was an artifact that memorized a 5th circle spell, what I was calling it was worth the price. Knowing that, they offered a generous amount.

“About 10,000 gold each, would three pieces be possible? We would like to purchase in bulk, but we heard you don’t mass-produce…”

I smiled satisfactorily and said,

“Alright. Let’s go with that price. It will take about a month to complete all the items. At that time, you can send the recipient to the academy.”

“Yes, yes! Thank you!”

Upon hearing that, the people from the Alliance Kingdom left with bright expressions. I was quite satisfied as well.

I had been receiving only until now, so I felt guilty towards Ceris. With this amount of money, I wonder if I can pay off all the debts.

After the people from the Alliance Kingdom left the mansion, Ceris said to me,

“Um… while I was talking to the people from the Alliance Kingdom, quite a few guests came…”

Upon hearing that, I turned to Ceris.

“Really? How many came?”

As Seris scratched her head as if in deep thought, she said, “…There are so many in line. Many from other countries, and also many domestic nobles.”

Upon hearing that, I exclaimed, “Oh, really? That many, huh?”

“Yes. Roughly speaking, it seems like it’s going to be well over 100 people…”

I smiled broadly and said, “Well then, it’s simple. Send representatives for those below the rank of a viscount, and send back everyone from the Imperial Faction.”

Choosing goods is not up to the customers. I am the one choosing the customers.

Who dares to send a representative on the same self-made theme as mine, and to me, trying to purchase artifacts related to the Imperial Faction’s activities.

In response to my words, Seris spoke with a pleasant smile, “Yes, I’ll do that.”

Even after Seris sorted out and turned away those who tried to purchase my magic, there were still over twenty people left. It still felt a bit too much, but it’s manageable.

I casually said, “10,000 gold.”

“What!? Do you think that’s a reasonable price for one artifact? And it’s not even as if you have much experience in artifact crafting!”

“So, do those who have made many artifacts think they can memorize my magic? Fine. 20,000 gold.”

“What, what!? That’s twice the price from earlier!”

Towards the customer who shouted, I smirked and flashed a smile.

“If you don’t like it, you don’t have to buy it. Who threatened you to buy it?”

“Wh-where do you -“

Then, Seris grabbed his shoulders and said, “I’ll say this. Where do you dare?”

As Seris, located just below the prestigious family, quietly threatened him, the customer widened his eyes and began to plead.

“Oh, no… Count Derin, I didn’t, I didn’t do it on purpose…”

“Save it for when you’re outside. Making a loud noise in my house, if you can’t make a sound forever, it would be a big problem, wouldn’t it?”

Then, in an instant, the customer was chased out of the mansion. More than that, it seemed like Seris said something a bit harsh earlier. Maybe it was because of the mood. An angelic Seris wouldn’t do that.

Anyway, the next customer came to me.

“What’s the market price?”

“It’s 10,000 gold.”

“Not bad… Can’t I buy about a hundred?”

It was an unfamiliar face, and although it didn’t seem to be from a foreign land, the talk of purchasing a hundred of them made it seem like a wealthy local noble. Seemingly preparing for battle with the estate right next to it.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t mass-produce to that extent. These are items made by individuals. I don’t want to mass-produce, and the maximum is five.”

Upon hearing this, the noble grimaced and said, “I need about a hundred.”

“I already told you it’s not possible. You’ll have to wait a few years even if you insist.”

Then the noble looked at me and said, “It’s fine even if it takes that long. Just give me a hundred.”

At that moment, I felt a sudden unease.

No way, a local noble who seems about to clash with the neighboring estate wouldn’t have that much time.

In suspicion, I asked Seris, “Who is that person?”

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While I was speaking, Seris had been investigating the noble, and the result was that he was a newly rising noble who had entered the imperial faction.

“Oh, damn. He’s a representative of the imperial family.”

I almost got caught. I was about to hand over the items directly to the imperial family itself.

Then the noble grimaced.

“…!”

I smiled and said, “Would you like to be our guest?”

He immediately adopted a polite tone and said, “Yes?”

“I mean, are you sure you want to be a guest? We don’t sell items to the imperial family. Leave before it becomes a big problem.”

Then the noble shrugged and left the mansion.

“You’re quick to assess the situation. If you had waited a bit longer, I would have handled it.”

I’ve been hearing Seris saying unpleasant things since earlier.

I said to Seris, “Well, with such a quick understanding of the situation, maybe he hasn’t just recently received a noble title.”

Seris nodded. “That seems like a plausible explanation.”

And so, by the time all the guests had disappeared, it was time to take a break.

“Well then, let’s rest a bit now. From now on, if someone wants to purchase artifacts, tell them to come to the academy. They’ve given us unnecessary trouble.”

Seris smiled brightly and said, “Oh, don’t worry about the trouble. Helping you is my pleasure.”

I smiled back at those words.

And in that moment.

“Huh? There’s still one more person who wants to buy an artifact?”

“…Who?”

I asked Seris. Upon hearing my question, Seris shrugged and replied.

“It seems like someone who’s unsure if they meet the criteria and is hesitant to touch it. It’s up to you whether you want to see them or not.”

I responded to Seris, saying, “…Let’s see who it is first.”

Seris nodded, and that’s when the last customer approached me.

“Why did you come here?”

I looked at Jezel and said. Jezel Ircalli was the true identity of the last customer.

“I want to buy an artifact.”

I pressed my temples with my fingers and said.

“Well, it’s not like that… I don’t sell things to relatives.”

Upon hearing that, Jezel raised an eyebrow.

“There are many people who came here to give artifacts to their children, can’t I buy it directly? It’s not like the academy students carrying artifacts is something new.”

I couldn’t argue with that statement. So, I frowned.

“…There are some clans that decided not to sell artifacts, and your clan is one of them. We don’t sell artifacts to your clan.”

Jezel raised an eyebrow.

“But isn’t that only applicable to the Emperor faction? Our clan is neutral.”

Every time I hear such words, I can’t help but think that he knows absolutely nothing.

Jezel shrugged and said, “Well, in that case… I’m not here as a member of our clan, just as an individual. I won’t lend it to anyone else.”

“No… Do you have money?”

“Yes. I have some assets in my name.”

Upon hearing that, I couldn’t help but sigh.

Seeing my expression, Jezel added, “I-I’ll pay double! 20000 gold… Would that be enough?”

I wrapped my head in my hands.

“No, it’s not about the money… Forget it. I got it, go. I’ll make it for you. But if you try to steal a sip, it’ll automatically break, so be aware of that.”

Giselle smiled with satisfaction. And in contrast, I couldn’t help but make a subtle expression.