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I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace (Web Novel) - Chapter 2500: Company and Exclusive Brush
Chapter 2500: Company and Exclusive Brush
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Chatting with Tetra-san over tea somehow made the time pass pleasantly. She had a way of teasing me with her words, but it was obviously teasing, and it felt like she enjoyed it along with my retorts. Her voice and demeanor were calm and gentle, but I thought she had a surprisingly lively side.[Kaito, is it alright if we talk a little about work?]
[Eh? Ah, sure, thats fine]
[Its about the thing you attach to the handle of that exclusive brush. Would it be okay if our trading company made something similar?]
[Um, you mean like recreating it as a magic tool, right?]
[Yeah, the effect itself is simple, so reproducing it as a magic tool wouldnt take much effort. On top of that, heres the thing: for Dragons or Beastmen Demons using it themselves, no conversion is needed. But for someone like you using it on pets, conversion is necessary. Since its such a high-quality brush that even you like, anyone who values their pet enough to want an exclusive brush would probably want one.]
[Thats true, it visibly makes the fur shinier, so I can imagine many people would want it but the exclusive brush is, after all, a product of the Victor Trading Company. Is it really okay to make the attachments on our own?]
Regarding the creators rights, as long as confirmation is obtained, Nebula and Canalis-san would likely be fine with whatever is done, so that part isnt an issue.
However, the exclusive brush is still the Victor Trading Companys product. I couldnt unilaterally approve development of an item thats essentially an attachment, except for personal use.
[Ah, of course. Well get permission from the Victor Trading Company and the Sharon County before making it. Formally, it would probably be a joint development and sale by the Victor Trading Company, Sharon Trading Company, and ours. The Victor Trading Company isnt strong in magic tools, and Sharon Trading Company is a good trading company, but they still have technical challenges in magic tool development. Making a conversion tool on their own would take considerable time and money. So I want our trading company to support that part.]
[Ah, I see If you can get permission from them, Im fine with it. Ill check with Canalis-san and Nebula just in case.]
[Thank you. Sorry for making you wait suddenly. But seeing you move so quickly like that, its really impressive.]
If permission can be obtained from the Victor Trading Company and the Sharon County, its completely fine on my end. Just to be sure, I immediately sent a hummingbird to Nebula and Canalis-san to confirm, and as expected, both said we could do as we like, including regarding the rights.
[I also want people who value their pets to have high-quality items, so I dont need any stakes myself. Please just coordinate with the Victor Trading Company and the Sharon County on that.]
[Got it. Trois is visiting Count Sharons estate soon, so Ill make sure to bring it up with him as a proposal then.]
Somehow, I had the feeling that if the skilled salesman Trois-san took the matter, it could be contracted by the end of the day.
Well, it would probably be profitable for someone like Cornelia-san as well, so there shouldnt be a problem.
After that, we went back to lighthearted chatter, enjoying tea and cake and the time came when it felt like we should leave the cafe. That meant paying the bill, so I decided Id cover it and reached for the receipt arehh? Its not here?
[Youre a naughty one. Looking around like that what are you planning to mischief with?]
[Ah.]
When I turned to Tetra-san, she was holding the receipt delicately between her index and middle fingers, a defiant smile on her face. T- This defiant smile c- could it be that Tetra-san is one fighting for the bill too?
The timing of this preemptive move, snatching the receipt with such precision, made it seem like I was about to engage in a payment battle for the first time with someone other than Dr, Vier.
Having the first strike taken by her grabbing the receipt was bad enough, but Tetra-san hadnt said anything yet, so it was still a weak preemptive attack. If I brought up the suggestion to pay here
[Oh, I dont suppose Kaito, are you planning to embarrass me?]
[Eh? E- Embarrass?]
[Think about it. Im the one who invited you to this cafe today. On top of that, you even listened to my consultation. If I had you pay even a single R with that, it would be a huge embarrassment for me.]
[Kuh]
My opening move had been crushed!? And she casually played a simple but strong card: the inviter pays.
Indeed, there was no prior arrangement, no discussion about the cafe, it was Tetra-san who invited me, and I merely went along The situation was already disadvantageous.
And worse, I didnt have a counter for this attack. If I tried to force a response, the strongest card I could play would be thanks for celebrating my birthday, but no, that would definitely be countered.
After all, Tetra-san also has that card representing thanks for when I secured the seats at Nifty Cafe, even though it was something Torre-san suggested.
If I played a thanks card, she would immediately counter with the same thanks card.
[Even if you have a sinful preference for embarrassing women, if you want to embarrass me, Id prefer it in bed.]
Shes summarizing the argument while Im still thinking!? T- This is bad, even knowing it would be countered, I have to play a card or shell steamroll me.
[N- No]
[Whoa there, wait a moment. Arent we close, Kaito? I know how you feel without you saying it. Youre kind, so youd feel uncomfortable being treated one-sidedly, right?]
[-Ah, y- yes.]
[Then by all means, next time I want you to invite me and treat me. Ill be looking forward to it, darling.]
With that, she pushed up the brim of her hat and winked no, she completely shut me down. From the start and even now, she perfectly crushed my timing the moment I tried to act, leaving me no room to argue.
Looking back, even when she initially held the receipt without me noticing, she had likely calculated my reactions and planned the conversation accordingly.
Not saying she would pay at that moment was to set me up, so that when I suggested paying, she could crush my opening move and take complete control of the flow.
Too brilliant could she be a high-class bill-swiping battle strategist? Ugh. I lost completely this time, but next time, Ill make sure to prepare a countermeasure so this doesnt happen again.
Serious-senpai : [As always, hes up to fight people when it comes to deciding who pays the bill hides the fact that an even bigger strike against Sharon Trading Company is already guaranteed. Pitiful, theyre really pitiful]
