Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Gallahan nervously sat in the upper office at the top of Lombardy, which was located within the Empire.

The two hands were clasped so tightly that the white jutting joints sometimes trembled.

"Woo..."

A heavy, long sigh flowed out.

He tried to get rid of his anxiety somehow, but as time passed, the tension was getting more and more.

In the end, it was when Gallahan couldn’t stand and jumped up.

The door to the upper office’s opened widely, and Durak’s top leader comes into the room.

“Okay, that’s it!”

Durak leader, who was running out of breath, filled with a smile on his face, raised both hands.

"It’s crazy there’s a huge amount of orders pouring in! It’s amazing!"

His uplifting voice was trembling, unable to hide his excitement.

It was a top-ranked Durak owner who was approaching as if to embrace Gallahan with joy, but Gallahan did not respond.

"Sigh......."

Gallahan, who sat down on the sofa with a sigh of relief, put his dry hand on his cheeky face.

"Fortunately"

There was no power in the exhausted voice.

"Haha! Now I see this friend, you are a very smart guy!"

Durak owner burst into laughter while looking at such an image.

“If you want to continue to do big things in the future, you’ll have to grow your fence!”

At first, the title, which started with ’Lombardy young master’, became more comfortable to ’friends’’.

Durak owner is much older, so it makes it clear. When Gallahan asked him several times, he acted as if he would keep the line until the end.

The tension seemed to be the same for the Durak owner.

Then Gallahan laughed weakly and nodded his head.

Tia’s idea was a huge success.

Since the day he left the office early after leaving the office of Lord, he was unable to return home a few times, and he was crazy about making prototypes.

As a result, he was able to create not only the handkerchief that he thought of for the first time but also an inner skirt and a simple design pillowcase for women in time.

It was thanks to the help of technicians who worked hard day and night like their own.

And the top of Lombardy and the top of Durak mobilized their personal connections and presented the prototypes to the nobles of the imperial decree and neighboring provinces.

In the past few days, until the official sale of Coroi cotton fabrics started today, Gallahan couldn’t sigh because of worries.

Creating a prototype was more expensive than he thought.

It was fortunate that the main material of the fabric was the coroi plant, which can be easily obtained anywhere if only labor is provided.

After spending a few days holding his breath, today.

Finally, the results were confirmed.

"Now, have a drink."

Even in an urgent need, Durak’s owner opened the bottle he had brought and handed a congratulatory liquor.

Originally, he was a Gallahan who doesn’t drink well, but today he laughed and received a glass.

“For a successful start!”

Durak owner shouted in a loud voice and drank rather strong alcohol at once.

Gallahan also drank about half at a time and frowned on the bitter taste that came up late.

"I’m talking about it now, but why did you change your plan on the way? Even if I made a handkerchief, it would have been enough to elicit a good response."

At first, when Gallahan first told the Durak owner the operation of making a handkerchief and presenting it to the nobles, he cheered, saying that Gallahan was a genius.

But Gallahan didn’t stop there.

Separately, he took his own money, hired additional technicians, and began making other prototypes.

It was a bold attempt that didn’t match Gallahan’s usual personality.

"That ...."

To the question of the top of Durak, Gallahan replied with a glancing smile.

"Wouldn’t it be better to invest more to produce more?"

Looking at the hand towels that were made smoothly one by one, Gallahan found herself being settled down like a habit again.

“Don’t let the foolish thoughts that if you keep your low-profile and give in, you’ll be able to avoid the storm.”

Shananet’s voice rang vividly in his ear.

So he pushed forward as if he was half possessed.

Over and over again, I caught myself trying to give up ’Isn’t it too much?’ and ’Would I be regretting this?’

’I have to develop strength for Tia.’

It was that he thought.

By making the prototype, Gallahan became an official investor in the business, and naturally, a personal allocation of profits to come was created.

With this initiative, not only top Lombardy and banks, but also Gallahan’s personal assets have increased.

"Of course, Lombardy."

Durak owner smacked Gallahan’s shoulder and said.

“In fact, I had a toast, but it’s starting now. You have to pay attention so that the fabric is supplied without a hitch."

"In fact, I have something to tell you about it."

"Something?"

Gallahan said, touching the curve of the glass.

"Once fabric production has stabilized, I want to step out of this business."

"No! Why!"

Durak’s top lord asked with a lot of surprises.

"Now that the hard work is over, I think I should enjoy the results!"

That was right.

Since the explosive order came in in return for the hard work of his heart so far, he only had to enjoy the sweet fruit, but it was generally incomprehensible to take his handoff.

But Gallahan shook his head with a smile.

"I have a business I want to do."

"Do you want to do business?"

"Yes, and I plan to promote this project at my own expense, not Lombardy."

The use of the money I had for the prototype was rather condolence to the phone.

As the coroi cotton fabric business grew and flourished, the money returned to Gallahan would increase.

With that money plus the money saved at the Lombardy Bank, there was something I wanted to do.

"Well. You are still young, and very voracious. Okay. If you get caught up in a bit, tell me what kind of business it is. If you’re promoting, do I want to invest?"

Durak owner looked at Gallahan with eyes full of trust.

It was wrong to say that all of Lulak’s sons were a coward.

While working together this time, Gallahan, who stood next to him, was a little too cautious, but he inherited the bold determination of his father, Lulak.

Maybe this guy will do a big job someday.

Durak owner thought so and filled his empty glass with more alcohol.

* * *

"Hello, Estira!"

"You are here, lady."

When I opened the door of the House of Representatives and entered, Estira welcomed me with a friendly smile. It was a little awkward to talk to the adult, Estira, but that’s how I treat the employee.

Of course, the exceptions were the teachers Clerivan, the older Dr. O’Malley, and employees such as the librarian Broschl.

In the meantime, we have become quite close as Estira, not Dr. O’Malley, took over my wrist treatment.

"I brought a fruit cake today!"

No, it would be more accurate to say that I made an effort to get along with Estira.

Looking at the appearance alone, it seems that he would prefer a bitter tea type rather than sweet food, and Estira was surprisingly sweet food Mania.

However, with Estira salary, she said that high-quality desserts are a luxury and cannot be eaten in full.

And I dug into that point.

"Thank you, lady."

As I took the cake out of the picnic bag, a white smile spread to Estira’s fine-lined face.

"I brought all the plates, so take them to the hostel and eat them!"

In this case, it’s very convenient to be Lombardy’s granddaughter, whose assets and supplies are near infinity.

To buy a piece of cake like this for Estira, she would have to go to a dessert shop and close her eyes and shout, but I had to grab any employee passing by and ask for a piece of cake in a picnic bag that I could carry...

"If the time is fine, would you like to have a cake and a cup of tea?"

It’s a nice sound while listening.

Still, I needed an excuse to talk to Estira.

As I nodded fervently, Estira put the kettle on the furnace.

"Then, while the water is boiling, let’s take a look at your wrist."

"Yes, here."

Estira looked carefully at my seemingly casual wrist as if touching fallen leaves.

"I think you’re all better now."

"I’ve told you before. It’s okay now."

"You can’t be vigilant and get injured more seriously later."

It was nice to be able to get close to Estira thanks to that, but it was me.

So I was judged to be cured and cut the cake piece by piece and enjoyed a leisurely tea time.

After a while, when I thought that Estira had enjoyed the taste of the cake to some extent, I asked, pretending to be a trivial question.

"What is your dream of Estira?"

The word ’dream’ could have sounded like a childish question, but Estira didn’t have that sign.

Rather, she thought about it and immediately answered.

"My goal is to go to the academy and study herbal medicine."

"As Herbology."

It was as expected.

Estira was already making such a plan at this time of year.

I said, pretending not to understand, tilting my head.

"But wasn’t the academy is expensive?"

The Academy, built by the first Emperor of Lambrew with a donation from the Lombardy family, could be admitted to anyone who passed the exam, regardless of status, but was notorious for its high tuition fees.

Besides, it was safe for commoners to think that the Pane Academy, to one who didn’t know writing, looked almost like an educational institution for aristocrats.

"Yes, it is. So I’m working hard to save money. Once I’ve collected a year’s tuition, I may be looking for a scholarship after that."

"How much have you collected now?"

"At least half of it... ... ."

Estira blurred the end of her words.

Originally, even if you collect dust, it is dusty.

Still, it was really great to collect half.

"Then after that? What do you want to do by researching herbal science at the academy?"

Was this question a little unexpected?

Estira looked at me with strange eyes.

"I really can’t believe that my lady is seven years old."

"Now I’m eight years old in a few days!"

Honestly, it was seven nor eight years old.

I said shamelessly raising my chin.

"I want to systematically study herbal medicine and make a clinic that someday even people without money can come."

Said Estira cautiously.

"This is a ’dream’ in words."

Estira said it was embarrassing, but I had no intention of laughing at her.

Because dreams were a privilege for those who had not yet achieved them.

Instead, I asked in a subtle voice.

"Can I help you with that?"

"...Yeah?"

"Estira’s dream. I think I can help."

Estira’s eyes with long eyelashes flickered slowly.

It seemed as if she was trying to understand what I was saying somehow.

"Are you talking about a Lombardy scholarship student?"

As expected, Estira quickly noticed.

I already understood the meaning of the words I threw.

"No. I’m talking about Estira’s ’dream’? It’s not a goal."

Estira said her goal was to study herbal medicine at the academy.

And he expressed it as a dream to one day build a hospital for the poor.

"Well, that’s really just what I dream of"

"Yeah. That means it’s what Estira really wants. I can help."

I said with a light smile.

"Well, I’ll have to go to the academy first."

As she said, I’m just a kid who is now eight years old.

But I’m also someone who knows how to help Estira achieve her dreams, and she also a Lombardy person.

And for Lombardy, the amount of money to send a person to the Imperial Academy cannot be said to be money.

It is also a matter of taking a few months of my pocket money, which is still piled up in Lombardy Bank right now.

"What do you think?"

Estira knows that, so she doesn’t laugh at what I said right now.

Estira’s eyes, shaking as if they were an earthquake, became clear at some point.

After taking one deep breath, Estira asked me.

"Then what can I do for you?"

It’s really fast to notice.

That’s why it’s more reliable, though.

I shrugged once and said.

"It’s no big deal, can you make me a Melcon medicine?"

"Are you talking about Melcon?"

"Yes! Is it difficult?"

"No. It’s not a difficult drug to make, but......."

Melcon medicine is a combination of several medicinal herbs and is commonly prescribed as a nutritional supplement for growing children and a nourishing tonic for tired adults.

"But you have to make it a concentrate. The thicker it is, the better it is, in an amount that can be taken every day for about a month in a bottle of this size."

"... It’s not for the lady."

If it was for me, I didn’t have to make a month or so in advance.

As soon as it is made by ordering the employee to make it, it is enough to deliver it to the room every day.

"...... It’s a Melcon medicine, so I’ll make it."

No matter who eats, there’s no fear of anything big, so it means she’ll help.

"Don’t worry, Estira. This drug will not harm anyone, it will be used to save."

"Thank you! I’ll think of it as your birthday present!"

She said it so that she didn’t feel like she was making a deal.

I have to be someone that Estira can trust because I shouldn’t have been the target of dealing with it.

Fortunately, Estira smiled a little comfort and nodded.

"When will it be possible?"

"It’s possible in about a week."

"Yeah! That will work!"

Melcon medicine was a nourishing tonic that can be used by anyone of all ages, but it had one more effect that is not well known.

"I’ll ask you as soon as possible."

It is not strong, but it is an antidote that is effective against most poisons that are commonly used when taken over the long term.