The gathering of magic item collectors was in a lively atmosphere. Sato Kazuma and Wiz were going around surrounded by nobles, preparing for the big business in the future.
During this period, I met many famous nobles.
I don’t know how the news leaked out, but the nobles all knew that he had a close relationship with the Dustinis family, and they all showed a friendly side.
Great, I don't have to see the ugly side of the nobles, thanks to my perverted female knight.
Sato Kazuma sighed sincerely.
As time goes by, it will soon be time for the collection reveal meeting. After that, as long as you focus on introducing the products to show the specialness of the magic items, the orders will definitely be filled, and you will definitely make a lot of money by then.
However, victory is in sight...
"Hahahaha, the bubble wine here is great! I'm in a good mood too, I'll show you something good! Flowers, birds, wind and moon~~~"
The stupid goddess is being stupid again.
With rosy cheeks and already tipsy, she was surrounded by many nobles in the corner of the venue.
Aqua stood on the table in an elegant posture, and then several streams of water flowed out of her body and fell into the scattered teacups in a perfect arc.
Even after the performance, this guy handed it to the nobles who were watching to drink.
"Please use it, please use it. It's pure water."
"Ah, so beautiful!"
“It’s so gorgeous!”
"Miracle!"
Words of praise from the nobles kept coming.
There are also many nobles who are very interested in how Aqua did it.
"What kind of method is it?"
"It's so boring to ask about the origins of art. Ah, there's no need for rewards. I don't rely on this to make a living."
The stupid goddess naturally refused to answer. Not only that, she also refused the rewards and feeds from the nobles.
This guy has the reserve of a goddess in this regard. No, maybe she just doesn't want to be regarded as a party goddess.
Outside the crowd, Sato Kazuma sighed slightly when he saw the proud idiot goddess surrounded by a group of nobles.
Wiz, who was following him, said with a smile: "Haha, Aqua-sama, you are very popular no matter where you are."
"If I didn't have this mysterious persistence of not accepting rewards, I could survive smoothly just relying on those skills." Sato Kazuma sighed.
I don’t know if I am sighing at its excellent skills or at its lack of professionalism. It seems that even Aqua has a certain skill.
"Me too, as the owner of a magic item shop, I want to make money! If I don't work hard this time... hmm, I'm already starting to get nervous."
The weak Lich Girl just cheered up and clenched her fists nervously.
After all, this is about whether the magic tool shop can soar into the sky, so it is understandable that she would be nervous. In addition, her confused personality is likely to cause trouble, and the more nervous she is, the more likely she will be.
However, don't worry.
"That's why I'm here, isn't it?"
Sato Kazuma comforted.
His task today is to help Wiz successfully expand new customers. In order to get more shares in the future, he will work hard to promote them.
"Yes, yes..."
Wiz breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, the middle-aged nobleman who was holding the collection meeting came and said to the two of them: "Miss Weisz, the collection disclosure meeting is about to begin. Are you two ready?"
"Ah, yes!"
Wiz responded quickly, and then greeted: "Then, Mr. Kazuma, Miss Aqua, let's go!"
The so-called exhibition is essentially a show off.
The exhibition was prepared for the nobles to show off their collection of rare magic items one by one. There were few businessmen like Wiz who came to do business and find new customers.
Moreover, Wiz came here not to sell magic items, but to display magic items. Under the guise of display, he was actually selling goods.
A potion that can transform oneself, a whistle that can drive away monsters, shoes that can walk on water, and armor that can speak dirty words, etc... As the nobles went up and down one by one, Sato Kazuma said that it was an eye-opener.
Sure enough, the quality of this exhibition was very high, and the nobles had many strange and strange magic items.
At the same time, he was also glad that Xiao Lin didn't come.
If a team leader who is paranoid about equipment comes, they might even shell out a large sum of money, not to mention making money.
At this time, something came from the stage——
"Next, Miss Wiz, who runs a magic tool shop in Axel, please come on stage to show us!"
The emcee presiding over the exhibition greeted the Lich Girl who was waiting behind the stage, and Wiz quickly came to the stage after hearing the summons.
The Lich Girl under the spotlight is even more moving.
"What I want to introduce to you today is this - box-shaped magic item." Wiz showed the red box prepared in advance and introduced: "It has the function of adapting to parties. No matter what type of party it is, it can be used It can stir up the atmosphere.”
"Any kind of party?"
"Hot up the atmosphere?"
"real or fake?"
People in the audience were whispering to each other, and they seemed to have doubts about the efficacy of Wiz's magic items.
Although there are many kinds of magic props, they are all functional props. Magic props specially used at banquets are very rare.
After all, nobles prefer ornamental magic items at banquets to practical magic items in battle. Wiz's words obviously aroused the interest of the nobles.
"Let's see how to actually use it."
After speaking, press a certain switch.
【--Yo! come on! come on! come on! Go and check it out with enthusiasm! 】
Like a prank prop, a funny and strange voice came from the box-shaped magic prop.
Sato Kazuma twitched his lips and said, "There seems to be some strange noise, what, that!"
"As you can hear, it has the effect of livening up the atmosphere, and it is most appropriate to use it at this time!" Wiz introduced with a smile on his face.
Aqua whispered: "I don't hate it, but the nobles don't seem to like this..."
"Interesting! I always feel excited!"
“With this, any party can be lively!”
"Use it more and see!"
…
…
The nobles in the audience applauded.
Judging from their enthusiastic looks, they seem to think this strange magic prop is very good?
Sato Kazuma took a step back and said in disbelief: "It's unexpectedly well-received! We usually have serious gatherings, so is it strange?!"
"Also, the words you say will keep changing, so let's give it a try."
Wiz pressed a switch again.
【——The only thing we can do now is now! Show off your skills and let them see it! ! ! 】
It's more like giving fire than encouragement.
Seeing that the atmosphere was gradually getting heated, the Lich Girl was no longer afraid and introduced smoothly: "At the end, there is a powerful mechanism that will dazzle everyone!"
After that, he pressed the last switch.
【Let’s set off beautiful fireworks at the climax! The countdown begins! 5…4…3…]
"Wait, wait! Stop!" Sato Kazuma suddenly rushed to the stage and shouted to Wiz: "I know this function is very powerful, but it will be troublesome to bloom in a place like this!"
"The mansion will be in a mess. I already know that this is a good magic item, so it's time to end it." Aqua also advised.
Even fireworks for viewing will destroy everything if they bloom in a small space. There are many nobles here, and if it explodes, it will definitely cause trouble.
"that's right."
Lich Girl also agreed.
Then, she pressed a switch again, as if planning to stop the countdown.
However--
"Eh? No, it's not good... I can't stop! Why?!"
【Fireworks for support are a must! It is impossible to cancel, no matter what happens, it is impossible to cancel! emission! emission! 】
As if answering a question, such a voice came from the box-shaped magic tool. And his tone became more and more passionate, as if he was on the verge of exploding.
Then there was a bang, fireworks exploded in the room, colorful light bombs shot out from the box-shaped magic props, and explosions and screams continued one after another.
The panicked nobles fled in all directions while wailing, and the entire exhibition was in chaos.
Watching all this, Kazuma Sato also screamed in agony: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
With the burnt expensive floor, the rare magic items affected, and various exquisite and expensive decorations, he could already expect that he would have to pay a large sum of money.
After a long while, after the organizer's mediation and rectification, the panicked nobles were finally able to calm down again. The nobles who came to the exhibition were in tatters and had a look of shame on their pitch-black faces.
Fortunately, no one was injured, or rather, they were healed by Aqua.
Sato Kazuma has never been so lucky as he is now that he brought the idiot goddess with him on a whim.
Aqua spat out the ash in her mouth and complained: "Bah, bah, bah, woah... What bad luck, Wiz's magic item is really rubbish."
She wasn't much better.
The bright dress was in tatters, and her beautiful face was stained with gray and black. She was originally the jewel of the venue, but now she can only be covered in dust.
"No, it shouldn't be like this..."
Wiz, who got into trouble, almost cried.
She certainly didn't expect that it was a great opportunity to display her products, but she would end up like this. Although he was not injured, he was definitely traumatized.
Sato Kazuma scratched his head.
Seeing that the Lich Girl was so disappointed, he couldn't say anything else.
Aqua also consoled him: "Forget it, after learning this lesson, let's collect more decent magic items."
"Yes, yes...wuwuwu..."
Wiz choked up and admitted his mistake.
Seeing that she knew she was wrong, Aqua said: "I always feel a little tired, so I will go back today..."
"...Ms. Wiz, this is such an interesting magic item. Well, it's very interesting."
This compliment is somewhat counterintuitive.
It's more like a compliment than a compliment.
When they were about to leave, the middle-aged nobleman who held the exhibition came to them, his face in tattered clothes was no longer dark.
Nobles must always pay attention to their appearance, so he must have just tidied up.
Upon hearing the recognition, Wiz suddenly became excited: "Thank you, thank you! Do you have the intention to purchase this magic item?!"
"This is a bit...not being able to stop setting off fireworks is fatal...so, so..."
The middle-aged noble waved his hand in protest.
Obviously, he was still unwilling to buy a magic item with huge problems.
Aqua understood: "That's true. It can't be used indoors. It's really inconvenient."
As the goddess of banquets, she is qualified to comment.
Since she said no, it seems that this magic item really doesn't work.
Then, the middle-aged noble said: "So, the mansion has become a bit messy. Can you bear the cleaning cost?"
This is the purpose of his coming.
Sato Kazuma was stunned: "Huh? We also...?"
"Yes, because it is stipulated that [losses caused by negligence shall be borne by the participants]. After all, there are many strange magic items." The middle-aged noble replied matter-of-factly.
Not only did I not make any money by attracting new customers here, but I also had to pay compensation.
Sato Kazuma couldn't hold himself any longer.
"What the hell! Wiz, you need to confirm this kind of thing!!!"
"Uuuuuuuuuah...I didn't know there was such a rule. Everyone, I'm extremely sorry." Wiz apologized one after another.
Aqua was also unhappy and said: "I am such a fool for trusting the owner of the junk shop! In order to prevent this from happening again, I will purify you! Holy purification!"
"Hoo hey hey hey! Stop, stop! Aqua-sama, please stop!"
Under the powerful magic of the stupid goddess, the figure of the Lich Girl became weaker and weaker.
In this way, Kazuma and others not only failed to establish a good cooperative relationship with the nobles, but also lost a large sum of money because of this incident, and the nobles of the collection club never wanted to invite them again.
It is true that he lost his wife and lost his troops.
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"So, the stupid store manager didn't accomplish anything?"
"……yes."
Sato Kazuma, who was questioned by Barnier, lowered his head in shame.
He underestimated the exhibition and the destructive power of the Lich Girl. If he had paid more attention to the magic props and tested them before the exhibition, this would definitely not have happened.
Barnier looked at Wiz, who was lying limply on the ground, his whole body about to become transparent. He had all kinds of things he wanted to say, but finally condensed them into a long sigh.
I should have known that it would turn out like this, and I shouldn't have agreed to Wiz's request and let him go to some magic item exhibition out of a soft heart.
"Forget it, it's not a big problem."
"...Barnier, aren't you angry?"
"Although I'm angry, it's not as serious as you imagined. Anyway, letting the idiot shop owner go is just to establish a relationship in advance. Even if a new business is really launched, the current magic item shop can't take care of it."
Barnier told the truth.
The new Tricky Toy Store is in full swing, and it's running very well in Axel, and even in Alcanretia, it's even going so well that it's a bit incredible.
He knew that all this was due to Xiaolin's early planning.
"So, although it's a pity to lose new customers, the magic tool shop currently needs to operate steadily, so there is no rush."
"That……"
"However, the compensation money will be deducted from the dividends! Do you understand?"
"how come……!"
Sato Kazuma, who had not had time to rejoice, suddenly felt like he was mourning after hearing Barnier's words.
(End of chapter)
