Relieved that he doesn’t know my secret, he speaks up looking at the papers he was checking earlier.
「 I heard that you have some business, what can I do for you? 」
「 Yes, there are two things I want to discuss today, but first, I’d like you to see this… 」
He looks so busy from the amount of paperwork he piled up on his desk.
He’s in the middle of work, but he finds it amusing so is he allowed to meet?
If it’s me, then he can talk while doing work.
I’d rather not have him lose interest, so let’s get down to business.
I took out something from the magic bag attached to my waist.
This is one of the several items that Euphy saw in the catalog and I purchased it after dealing with the Yakuza.
I took it out, and the knight on the side reacted, but after seeing what I took out, he lets go of the hand holding the handle of the sword
「 It’s this one. What do you think? 」
「 What is this? Did you make it yourself? 」
「 No, it’s something I procured 」
「 Procured? Something of this quality? J-Just where? 」
The prime minister’s eyes were glued to certain tableware on his desk.
Someone like him should be able to see the value of it.
「 Honestly, I don’t know what to say. I think that it’s from my world 」
「 You think? That’s a strange way to say it. However, I never heard of any country nearby creating a glass with such transparency 」
His gaze never left the glass, made by a high-end porcelain manufacturer that’s well known in Japan.
The quality of glass in this world is low.
Even though this is the royal castle of a great country, the glass used for the windows in this room is foggy, like frosted glass.
Well, they likely did it on purpose to avoid being seen from the outside, but I still don’t think it’s well done.
I plan on serving some porcelain since it’s famous, but when I showed it to Euphy the other day I returned, her eyes sparkled, so I plan to give her the cup with a sword symbol when I return.
「 Kotori-dono. Just how did you procure this? 」
「 Well… I’m bringing this as a greeting present, and hope to continue doing business with you in the future with this. So, as a sign of trust, I’d like to share my secret only with the prime minister… 」
I look at the knight while I say that. The prime minister thought for a moment, then he nodded, and the knight left the room.
「 So, how did you get it? 」
「 The truth is…my teleport skill… I thought that this skill could move you in remote directions, but it seems that it has something extra 」
「 Extra? 」
「 YEs 」
「 I see. What could it be? 」
「 It seems like my teleport skill allows me to retrieve items from my world! 」
「 What?! So that’s how you were able to obtain a glass that’s like this 」
The prime minister roars.
Hmm, does he believe it?
I liked it, obviously. But my reason is that I should tell him this instead of being confronted.
There’s no way I can win if I try to fight him probing me out.
Therefore, I should show surrender and give out a plausible lie.
I will never say that I went back to my world and back.
Even if it’s a lie, it’s not wrong either.
Not all of it is false, and so it’s easy to respond when confronted.
The prime minister shifted his gaze to the glass and me several times, stretched his arm, and then turned his eyes to me again.
「 Could it be that you can get what I wish? 」
I knew it, it’s another clock.
He’s quite materialistic.
He’s giving out a heated gaze.
It must be that, for someone who has a high status and can have everything, he finds no value in anything from this world.
Well, thanks to that, his eyes get clouded that he’ll believe me.
「 Honestly, it’s still hard to answer right now 」
「 Why? 」
「 The items that the prime minister wants… For example, items like that watch are still hard for my skill to get. I assume that this is because my skill is lacking. Also, it’s not that I get what I want every time. I obtained the glass after a dozen of attempts, and usually, it’s the wrong item and we get some piece of wood or some other worthless item 」
「 I see. Currently, it’s simply impossible in value. Hmm, if that’s the case. But, this… 」
Hey, quit mumbling, how greedy are you?
This is already a big fish.
Oh, it looks like I have to beg for it.
「 Prime Minister, this is just a ‘what if,’ but if you have any teleport skill level two or three, can I have it? If I can improve my skills, I might be able to get what you want 」
「 Skill orbs? Kotori-dono, you must be aware of their traits? 」
「 I do 」
「 Hmm. Certainly, if you build up your skills from scratch, the limit is only two or three. Then, it’s better to use it. Very well, I’ll have someone check if there’s any in storage 」
Oh boy, he’s giving it to me?
This guy’s either generous or just honest about his desires
「 Then, from now on, whenever I get something like this, I’ll bring it to see if it pleases you 」
「 Yes, please do that By the way, you’ve left the capital, where are you staying now? 」
「 Oh about that, can I keep it a secret? 」
「 Why? If it’s Kotori-dono, I can have a mansion prepared for you, you can live in the capital 」
「 I’m very sorry to say, but I find it hard to live in the capital As you already know, I have the young lady of the Adicilton house as my possession. I don’t want to bring any nuisance on that matter 」
「 That’s indeed a problem However, it causes unease to not have you around I wasn’t paying too much attention beforehand, but now you’re currently fascinating I’ll ask again, would you reside in the royal capital? If you don’t consider this, then I will no longer ask, Kotori-dono 」
He smiles, but his eyes are giving off so much intimidation, it’s carrying no emotion at all
I knew it has come to this.
「 Sir, do you plan on locking me in a cage? If that’s the case, I’m going to use every means at my disposal to declare my strength. And even if you’re the prime minister, would that make it impossible for you to monopolize me? If the king and the army were to discover my power, they would be eager to see if they can obtain something that would give them an advantage in the battle for sure. They know that my world has better technology than theirs. Naturally, luxury items will be put off until later. I guess my abilities would be used for the good of the country. Not only that, wouldn’t it be bad for your lord to know? I feel that in my world, using a summoned person to serve their desires is an act that would get criticized 」
Well, if that happens, I’d bite the bullet and just teleport away.
But let’s just say that I’m not in the mood for it.
As I finished speaking, the prime minister’s eyes closed, his expression hasn’t changed.
「 Fufu, Kotori-dono, you sure have changed. You might be a tough one to catch 」
「 If you think so, don’t try to lock me up. By all means, monopolize all business of this country with me 」
「 Hmm, that’s indeed more profitable for me. Very well, I’ll stop prying 」
He backed down more easily than I thought he would, but he never took the strong-handed measures when he first made a deal with me.
He’s the kind of guy who gives off an intimidating vibe that scared me now, but I have to be thorough with I do it.
「 Now then, Prime Minister, now that we’re done talking about our future business, I want to talk about something else. Can I ask you something? 」
「 It’s always good to have a good talk after a deal, go ahead 」
「 Well, you see. There’s actually someone I want to meet 」
「 Who would it be? 」
「 It’s the girl that was summoned along with the heroes 」
「 Mirai? Why? 」
「 How do I say this? Frankly, I’m interested in this woman coming from my hometown 」
「 …..oh? 」
He must’ve thought that I was going to say something serious that he was a little defensive, but he seem to have relaxed.
「 Oh, the slave I got is lovely, and there are a lot of lovely ladies in this world. I think that this is an ideal world for me. It’s satisfactory. However, I couldn’t resist thinking about a woman coming from my hometown How do I say it, I’m feeling homesick 」
「 …..Haa… 」
Hmm, his face is saying “What’s with this dude?”
But, this s a good reason.
I thought that it was less hard for me to say that I’m interested in her as a woman, not a hero and someone with a high-skill value.
Look, he’s loosening up.
「 In short, you want to bed Mirai? Kotori-dono, you’re quite honest about your desires 」
「 …I won’t deny that 」
「 Very well. If Kotori-dono asks for it, then I’ll allow it. However, that depends on Mirai if your desires are met. If we interfere, there might be some unwanted backlash 」
「 Ooh, thanks 」
Look, it went well.
I’m happy that he lets me see her, but for some reason, the prime minister wrinkles his brow and sighs.
「 I’ll tell you first because I think you’ll understand when you talk to her, but we had trouble dealing with Mirai. Kotori-dono might fix it 」
「 Err, did something happen to her? 」
「 No, it’s the opposite. Nothing’s happening. Since a certain incident, Mirai’s locked herself in her room, refusing to meet with us, and is adamant about being sent home 」
So that’s why there’s no information about her.
「 What was the incident? 」
「 Even if it’s already hidden, it’s an open secret in the castle. This is also why I consider that Kotori-dono might solve this issue, she’s not just unable to take down the demons, but she’s delirious to the extent that when she was exposed to the guts of the demon killed in front of her, she hasn’t left the room since then. It has become a problem 」
Oh, so that’s it.
When I saw Euphy killing goblins and wolves, I also thought it was gross.
「 It’s up to you if you want to talk to her or not 」
Saying that the prime minister rang the bell and a knight entered the room.
Hmm, I’m glad that she’s alive, but is this okay?