Sister, Don’t Marry That Guy – Chapter 80

Chapter 80

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“I heard the investigation results for the families are out?”

“Yes.”

On a sunny afternoon, I sat in the tea room of the library, flipping through the documents Calidupen handed me.

“Is this all the information on the noble families that contacted the Psyche Merchant Guild?”

“Yes, it is.”

I thought it would be thick, but it was surprisingly light.

“It’s because the old man had already gathered some, my disciples brought some from Blue Scales, and Young Lady, you had previously ordered the investigation of most of the capital and specific families, so it didn’t take long.”

As cola was selling like wildfire, the number of nobles who smelled the money and contacted us increased.

Actually, I had said this before, but when I started this business, it was difficult to immediately integrate into noble society.

‘Because I had no connections or opportunities.’

I wish I had at least been a young lady who had made her debut, but,

Unfortunately, I was young and had a weak body, so I had never been outside.

And my aunt, Roxy Eastwood, was in a position that was practically exiled from noble society.

‘It’s not that I haven’t thought about putting Stefan forward.’

If Stefan were to be at the forefront, Kyle Blackwinter would surely take notice.

It wasn’t time to confront him head-on yet.

However, if we could spread cola to the general public within the noble community, it would be fantastic.

‘Because nobles eat more greasy food.’

No matter how noble the nobles are, they are ultimately more eager for money for the sake of their nobility.

I thought I might be able to explore the idea of a cafe business targeting nobles.

Since I can recreate the liquids of Earth.

It’s about spreading beverages that are drunk like water on Earth to this world.

If commercialized, it would make a lot of money.

‘So, now that the nobles have contacted us, I need to make a good first step.’

I pondered and looked through the list.

“My, my, there are quite a few corrupt ones here?”

The information Calidupen gave me contained not only basic information about the families but also their weaknesses, corruption, and anything that could be harmful.

Most of them were minor, but there were some that would be fatal if revealed.

“Wow, why are there so many bad families?”

“Perhaps only families of that caliber have reached out yet.”

“I guess so. It’s a bit disappointing.”

But it wasn’t just bad families. I picked out a few families.

“The Dover Family is here, that’s interesting. They run a pretty big merchant guild, right?”

“Yes. They manage it transparently.”

The Dover Count Family, a family that mainly engaged in very large-scale trade such as ships and iron ore.

I don’t know why they were interested in cola, but from this list, they were a family that could be called a big fish.

“Let’s contact them first.”

“Yes. I, the old man, also think it’s a good choice.”

I picked up a pen and wrote down numbers one by one. Soon, the priority families to meet were decided.

Calidupen, who saw the numbers I was writing, tilted his head.

“Um, Young Lady, if my old eyes aren’t failing me, why did you check the ‘Jartu’ and ‘Aroven’ families?”

“Ah, these?”

I smiled as I looked at these names.

‘They are family names I’ve heard of in the book.’

That’s right. Among the families that contacted us, there were some familiar ones.

However, not like the kind and righteous protagonist Haden or the supporting characters who side with the protagonist, like Calidupen here.

More like the families of the villains?

I vividly remembered them as the main players in quite a few heinous incidents later on.

‘If they contacted us first, I should use them appropriately.’

Moreover, places like ‘Jartu’ had already committed so many bad deeds that it was beyond repair.

These incidents filled a sheet of paper… Even mentioning just one, they were bad, like secretly handing over the territory’s people to slave traders.

“I have a plan, make an appointment with them soon too.”

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After finishing my conversation with Calidupen, I headed straight to the merchant guild.

“I want to try going around alone for once, but that would be difficult, right, Sir?”

“When you ask about something that is not possible, how should I answer?”

I was just asking, just asking.

When I think about it, the protagonists in the novels I read move around alone, and at night, they go out on secret missions.

“I’m a good child, so I can’t go on secret missions at night. I’m sleepy.”

“You need to get plenty of sleep during your growth period.”

That’s right. Growth is important. If I don’t grow taller even though I’m weak, I’d be disappointed.

‘More than anything, I won’t have any dignity, dignity.’

My magic lessons with my master were temporarily suspended.

It was partly because my master needed to focus on mass-producing cola for a while. I also wanted to focus on the merchant guild.

I can’t keep leaving the production to my master every time.

I need to master the magic my master uses and participate.

‘If necessary, I’m also thinking of teaching Calidupen the auxiliary magic that helps with this magic.’

It was still a distant story since I was just observing the situation.

‘I also need to show our Ice around.’

And my master said that it’s good for the guardian’s growth to show it as many environments as possible, like raising a child. I decided to go out for a while.

‘Ice, let’s grow up strong.’

『Affirmative. I will follow the master’s will! The guardian is very motivated!』

‘Good, good, let’s grow together.’

The more experiences the guardian accumulates, the more abilities it can use, so I have to work hard.

“Sir, you seem like you’d follow me like a ghost even if I went out secretly at night.”

“It is an honor that you see my abilities as so outstanding, I will be sure to meet your expectations.”

“……That’s not what I meant.”

Why are you burning with motivation in strange places?

I frowned slightly as I looked at Roinante’s face, which had become strangely sparkling. His face is stoic, but only his eyes are sparkling, it doesn’t suit him.

“Are you perhaps hoping to act alone?”

“No, well, it’s not exactly that…….”

I rested my chin on my hand.

“I don’t need it right now, but if I’m checking various places in the merchant guild, there are things I can learn by being alone. There are also cases where people are more at ease because I’m a child.”

I pointed at Roinante.

“Since Sir is known as my representative, the employees are a bit intimidated, as if they’re seeing a superior.”

“That is not wrong.”

“That’s right, surprisingly, people say all sorts of things in front of a harmless presence.”

Then Roinante pondered for a moment and opened his mouth.

Looking outside, there wasn’t much distance left until we arrived.

“Then, how about this?”

“Huh?”

“I will wait outside the building today.”

I blinked.

“If Young Lady happens to be walking around outside, I will secretly escort you from a distance.”

“Is that possible?”

“Yes, it is possible.”

Could it be that I had underestimated our knight’s abilities?

I quickly nodded.

“Okay, then let’s do that today.”

“Yes. And if something unpleasant happens inside the building…….”

Just then, the carriage stopped. Roinante took in the building.

“5 seconds.”

“……?”

“I can arrive within that time.”

……Really? Isn’t that an exaggeration or a boast?

I thought this, but Roinante’s face was serious.

“Okay, I understand, Sir. I’ll trust you.”

‘Thinking about the future… there will be many times when Roinante and Ruben will have to step up.’

The original story has already begun.

The protagonist Haden was kicked out of Blackwinter, and it was time to follow the original story as it was and use it one by one.

And soon, the main enemies of this world, the demons, would also move.

The only reassuring thing was that I had already recruited Roy Blackwinter in advance, so there was no chance that our black puppy would be tempted by the demons and become a villain.

Because he would live a life unrelated to demons.

I will help him live a life that is far from inferiority in the future.

‘Then I won’t have to see any demons!’

I turned my head, relieved.

‘Hmm, Roinante has disappeared.’

Roinante was nowhere to be seen.

But he must be watching me from somewhere nearby.

He’s really seamless. He can come running anytime, right?

I went to the merchant guild building and opened the door. The first floor was bustling with people.

People glanced at the sight of a child passing by, but they were busy with their own business and quickly turned their heads away.

I was walking when I came face to face with a familiar employee.

It was Linba, the female employee who had also been a interviewer.

“Hello.”

She was a woman in her 30s with a warm impression, but her eyes widened when she saw me.

“Oh my, you’re the child who came with Ranan, right? Ranan’s younger sister!”

“Yes, that’s right!”

I answered cheerfully.

“Where is Ranan? Oh, did you visit? Should I find him for you?”

“Ah, thank you. Is my older brother with the Head of Merchant Guild, perhaps? Can I go up?”

“Um, not right now. And I don’t think he’s with her? We have a guest.”

Then Linba’s eyes turned to one place. They soon hardened.

Turning my head, there was a group of people coming down the stairs.

There were three men who seemed quite burly.

“Hmm, there are a lot of rough guests at the merchant guild today… Ah, right! Little friend, can you run an errand for a moment? I’ll find Ranan in the meantime and tell him.”

An errand? She couldn’t really be asking the representative’s younger sister to run an errand.

It seemed like she was trying to get me away from this place for a while.

‘I’ll find out what’s going on when I meet my aunt anyway.’

I obediently nodded.

“I’m really sorry, but can I ask you to run an errand?”

“Yes, I can.”

“Your name is Ren, right? Still, I can’t send our pretty little friend alone!”

Linba raised her head and looked around quickly. Then, she soon brightened up.

“That’s right, Haden! Haden!”

“Yes!”

“Over here!”

Soon, a cheerful answer was heard, and someone came running towards us.

‘Oh, it’s the protagonist?’

I was surprised and looked at the boy.