Author: Yume Neiji

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The knives were sold quite well and the long swords were finally sold out except for the “luxury model”, this time I was able to get a good result. We bought some food and with this, we can afford to live leisurely for another week. Yume Neiji’s Work

When we get home, out of the wheat we bought, I grind it till it’s powdered, put it in a wooden bowl then add some water and salt before kneading it. I’ll let it set for a while and in the meantime, I organize the food we bought. Samia will go hunting from tomorrow, so while the sun is still out, she takes a look at the condition of her bow.

Once I’m done, I spread the kneaded dough thinly and bake it in the frying pan. This unfermented bread looks like the one called chapati in my previous world. We will have this plus dried meat and root vegetable soup for dinner.

“How is your bow?”

“Hn? Ah, there is nothing wrong. I used two of Eizou’s arrows and it’s perfect.”

“I’m glad. More than that, what will you hunt tomorrow?”

“Hmm, maybe tree deer or a boar….. then if there are also birds, I want to catch some.”

“If you can catch them, we will have more variety for our meal.”

“Right! I’m already looking forward to it.”

Samia’s tension is obviously going up. This must be the influence of her blood as a tiger beastman. We were tired as we just went to town and we also have plans for tomorrow so we went to bed early.

The next morning, I see Samia off, she’s wearing a leather armor and carrying a bow. Her bento is the unfermented bread baked yesterday and some dried meat.

“Take care. If you come across the big black bear, turn back quickly.”

“I know. See you late~r.”

Samia left quickly. Well then, shall I start my work too?

That said, today is basically replenishment of reduced stock. 4 knives. Long swords will not be possible today, so I’ll do it tomorrow. Iron material is still in stock, but it will run out soon, so I need to find a supplier. If my items sell well at the current pace, it would be better to look for a wholesale partner.

However, it wouldn’t be possible to make them get it from here. I realize it when we made several round trips to town, living in this forest and going back and forth with no harm is largely due to Samia’s contribution as she can detect danger ahead of time.

For example, if I had already stepped into the wolf’s meal scene yesterday, I don’t know what would have happened. Maybe I can fend it off, but I may also be harmed and above all, it would have consumed a considerable amount of time. Then I had to go back wherein the forest is already dark. Going through the dark forest, I no longer need to think how dangerous it could be.

Considering that, do I need a cart now? It’s still okay to bring the stock for a while, but I may reach my limit so it might be good to have it now. With that, I decided having one.

Whether to make it by yourself or buy it…

If I make my own, I need to cut down some trees again to secure timber. However, it may take two weeks. Well, I think I can go to the town 2-3 times in the meantime. Yeah, I can afford that much. I’ll just make it myself, and if it can’t be helped, I’ll just buy it.

Until around evening, I am making knives while thinking about such things but the quality of the products itself is the same as the conventional “general model”. Up to this point, because of my cheat, even if I don’t concentrate I can make things better than those blacksmiths. I can’t say whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing though, it’s a bit worrisome.

However, I wonder if this is what it meant by crafting things for a living, but it’s my precious second life so I’ll gratefully use the things I received. After I stored the finished knives, Samia returned.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“I’m back!”

“Welcome home!”

Seeing me greeting her back, Samia felt bashful.

“What is it? Is something wrong?”

“Nothing, somehow….. right now, I’m a little….I am just happy that’s why…”

“Ah….. It feels good when there’s a person welcoming you home, right?”

“Uh, yeah”

In my previous world, it was the kind of happiness I never had. I wonder if that’s what Samia felt. She said that she was grateful for my help, but I wonder what her life would be if I didn’t save her or if she wasn’t attacked by the black bear, maybe she will be a hunter in the forest, or she could marry another beastman and have a child…

No, according to the “watchdog”, even if it’s not me, there would be someone who will help. Was it good or not that it’s me? I have to make her feel that she’s fortunate it’s me.

“And, what is your game?”

“I killed a forest deer. I was able to pull it off and I put it in the lake for now. I’ll go pick it up tomorrow morning.”

“Let me help you carry it tomorrow. You can wash your hands then.”

“Yup”

And it is the usual scenery of the dining table.

“How is it? the arrow and knife.”

“It’s incredibly good! The arrow pierced deeply and when I used the knife, I was able to handle it smoothly. It saved me a lot of time.”

“I see. I’m glad it was useful.”

After that she explained how she struggled to stop the tree deer, she explained it while gesturing, I smile as I listen to her story.

The next morning, me and Samia came to the lake. I also brought a rope and an axe from the workshop.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“Uhm……”

I’m trying to find where Samia sank it.

“Ah, it’s that one. There’s an arrow stuck on it.”

“Oh, there sure is.”

“It’s pretty deep from there too.”

“Let’s get going?”

When we approached it, I found the big deer’s body sinking in the water.

“Let’s first pull it up to the shore. Eizou, lend me a hand.”

“Okay”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

The two of us hold the tree deer’s foot and drag it up. It’s easier than I thought, more or less it’s because of the buoyancy.

After carrying it to the shore, we cut down two trees of an appropriate size with the axe, cut them into appropriate lengths and put them together with rope to make something like a roof rack. Then we tied another rope to the end to make it pullable. After we placed the deer on it, we are ready to go.

Me and Samia pulled it together. Whether our strength is strong or the tree deer is lighter than I thought, we were able to move smoothly. We got home in about 40 minutes.

Now, it’s time for dismantling.

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“Samia-san”

“What’s with that! It’s gross.”

“How harsh. Well, anyway, I made knives and long swords as new products, I’m thinking of going to the town again to sell it. It’s been almost a week since we last went there, right? We painstakingly made people remember us. If we don’t go there for a long time they may just forget about us, that will be such a waste.”

“That’s also true… OK, I’ll go there with you.”

“Sorry, I know you’ll resume hunting soon.”

“It’s fine. I’m not in a hurry for that.”

Then me and Samia prepare to go to the city and leave.

Samia has a bow and a knife. It is better to have a means to attack from a long distance especially in an emergency. Moreover, the arrowhead of the arrow that will be nock on the bow is my special products.

I put all the knives for sale together in a rucksack, and put the quick food on the way in another pouch and tied it to my waist. I was wondering what to do with the long swords, I fixed it on the rucksack and tied it up. I kept one on my left hip and the self-defense knife is on my bosom.

And, (This appearance is the one I saw in illustrations in my previous world!), Samia noticed my mood as my inner thought and great joy reflected in my expression.

“What are you happy about?”

“None, I wish I could sell the long swords.”

“Hmm…”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Although I’m pretty suspicious, Samia didn’t pursue any further. Does she think that I sometimes get used to being happy in strange places, or does she think that craftsmen are all weird?

We went through the forest. With the long swords, it’s much heavier than usual but since my muscles were strengthened, I didn’t slow her down. If we have to rest often, I’d consider introducing a cart, but for now it’s not necessary.

However, if for example I have 20 short spears and 20 long swords, it will be physically difficult to carry it in the first place. Eventually, time will come where I need to introduce it.

……In line with that, it may be better to cut down the trees from now.

We took short break in between. In another 30 minutes, we should be on the main road but Samia suddenly came to a halt. There must be something.

“What is it?”

“The smell of blood is so confusing that it’s hard to understand. There’s a carnivore out there. This is….. forest wolf huh? It’s probably aware of us being here.”

“What should we do?”

“Let’s observe for a while. The smell of blood means that it probably caught some prey and is now eating it, if it’s happy with it, it won’t come to us.”

“I see.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“If it comes after us…..”

“If it comes after us?”

“At that time, it’s time to put that thing hanging on Eizou’s hip to good use.”

It’s smarter to listen to Samia’s opinion as she’s a senior resident in this forest. A little while later, Samia speak in a soft voice.

“As I thought, we need to get away from there.”

“Is that so?”

I was relieved. The benefits of the weapon hanging on my waist will be useful in the event of an emergency, but even so, it’s for sale, so I want to avoid things that will stop it from being sold. Fortunately, we don’t need to do that.

As we walked down the road again, I asked Samia.

“What do forest wolves hunt?”

“What you ask, there a lot of things. Most of the time, tree deer. The rest should be grass rabbits or rats. We also hunt tree deer, we don’t eat internal organs other than the heart so we entrust them to people who come and join us during the hunt.”

When I asked about “grass rabbits” and “rats”, “grass rabbits” have thin ears and are usually green in color, they look like grass. While “rats” are earth-colored and live by digging holes in the soil.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Basically, it seems that the creatures in this forest have survived by mimicry. They camouflage themselves to deceive the eyes of their enemy. In other words, living in this forest, they made themselves hard to be identified especially from the sky. I think that there are good creatures above the pyramid of the food chain. For example, dragon…..

“Hey, is there a dragon here?”

“Dragon? I haven’t seen one, but I’ve heard that there is.”

There are dragons huh. I want to see it. But I don’t have the confidence that I’ll be able to survive. Let’s save that for the last fun on this second life.

We were able to get to the city without any particular problems on the highway. It was Marius-shi’s turn guarding the entrance.

“Ah, thank you” I said.

“Oh, it’s you guys. I was worried because you didn’t show up.”

“My bad, I got out of stock so I just made new ones. Thanks to Marius-san.”

“That time huh. I was a little surprised at that time too. I’m sorry if it caused you trouble.”

“No, no, there’s no trouble at all.”

“That would be fine… Is that what you’ll sell today?”

“Yes, I will sell the usual knives and a long sword this time.”

“I see, I’m going to drop by again later, so pleases save one for me.”

“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

After exchanging greetings with Marius, we head to the flea market. As before, I paid the entrance money, set up the sales stand and lined up several knives and a long sword there. The textile seller last time is close next to us so I raised one hand to say hello.

Well, today’s business starts.

Since we’ll be free for the meantime, I ask Samia to run errand for me. In almost one week, our  food has decreased considerably, so we have to replenish it. The cost can be covered by the previous sales.Translated by Yume Neiji

This time, 4 pieces were sold from the time Samia went to do the errand and returned. Apparently, the guards like it and there are plenty of opportunities for them to show it off.

Besides the knives, two long swords are also sold. The same person bought both of them. He is a peddler who travels to far places and he plan to resell one somewhere far, the other is for his own use. He laughed and said, even if it didn’t sell, it won’t cause him a problem as he’ll just carry it. As a peddler, he wants to carry as many items as possible that can be sold for sure, I think he probably has someone to sell it to.

But a trip huh. I also yearn to travel. If I can afford it, maybe I should organize a company trip with Samia? I just don’t know when.

And on their way back home, Marius-shi bring along one of his colleagues and I sold two more long swords.Translated by Yume Neiji

“Is it alright? I’m thankful that I can sell my items, but isn’t those armor set loaned by the lord?”

“That’s what I use for my duties as a guard, but that’s not the case if I use it for training myself, and it’s inevitable that I’ll accidentally bring what I used for training.”

Marius-shi, winks by saying so, he looks more good natured.

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“I got a long sword, yea-ah!”

“Even if you kill him, seize the sword!”

“W-What are you doing?! You bastards!”

Without further ado, I finally made the first long sword.

When Samia saw me doing this farce alone,

“What are you doing Eizou……?”

Cough! Other than being astonished, she received no harm.

The long sword was created by a method similar to the arrowhead production. I made a wooden mold (male type), cover the wooden mold with clay and dry it. Then I divide it in half to make another mold (female type). The wooden pattern can be used several times, but eventually it will break down, so if that happens I have to remake it.

I buried the female mold in a barrel containing sand then I poured down the molten iron in the furnace into the mold. Took it out when it cools down and remove the “burr” part, heat it and reshape the small details a little. Finally, quench and lightly grind it to complete the body. After that, the leather is wrapped around the handle and I proceed to make the sheath.

Basically, I made “general model”, several of them and only one is a “luxury model”. I decided to engrave a “figure of a sitting fat cat” on the handle of this luxury model. I saw this on SNS in the previous world, I used the cute cat I liked as the motif.

Originally a professional craftsman is in charge of the sheath and such sculpture, but I have cheat for products that can be made in a blacksmith shop. It’s hard to say it’s perfect as I’m not yet used with the “installed” experience but the result can be seen having good quality.

Of course, I didn’t forget to make arrowheads in between. In the end, it took about 5 days to make new stock of knives and make long sword.

Hmm, it’s about time.

“Eizou”

Right after I finished sculpturing the long sword, Samia spoke to me.

“What is it?”

“It’s about time that I go back to hunting.”

“I see. Well then, I’ll attach arrowheads so I’d like you to bring the shaft to the workplace.”

“Alright.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I went to the workshop first and prepared the arrowheads and the hammer I made in between these days. Samia then followed suit bringing several thin shafts.

After sticking the shaft into the hole that was left open, I carefully hit it with the hammer and crimp it. If it becomes misshapen after installing it, of course, the accuracy will be greatly affected so I worked with all the power I could have.

Though I’m talking about myself, as expected of a cheat holder, it is almost perfectly attached. There may be some discrepancies, but the precision is not something that can be done by craftsmen so far…

I think, maybe.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

As I was working on the 10 of them, Samia opened her mouth.

“Hey…”

“Yup?”

I reply while working.

“Didn’t you say that you want me to live here before?”

“Un, I did say that.”

“That… is that still applicable?”

“Of course, I don’t remember saying it was already void.”

“I… When Eizou saved me before, I’m really glad. Since I came here, I haven’t done much yet but helping you is fun, Eizou’s stories during mealtime were also interesting. I like to watch as Eizou create things, so…”

Samia’s words stop until there. As a human, it’s hard for me to identify the age of a beastman, but she should be much younger than me because of her voice and gestures. The fact that a child of age is willing to live with an old man like me, even if I’m certain that I don’t have the same intent for example, means she has guts. As I do my work, I wait for Samia to continue.Translated by Yume Neiji

“So… is it ok to live here with you…?”

“Well, I’m the one who told you to. So as long as you’re okay with it, why not.”

Upon hearing it, Samia exclaims while hitting my back.

“Yehey! Thank you Eizou!”

“Un, don’t mention it.”

“It’s just right! I’m really happy!”

The smiling face of Samia who says that was the brightest one that I saw in the short time we lived together.Translated by Yume Neiji

“By the way Samia…”

“Hn? What?”

“How old are you?”

“How old you ask, by my looks… Ah, right! It was hard for humans to know.”

“I know you’re young though.”

“I’m 5 years old”

“…Ha!? 5 years old!?”

I was so surprised that I can’t help but raise my voice. I knew that she is young, but the age of five is a bit too much to imagine. Beastman’s child are that formidable? When I was five, I was probably a lot more childish.

“You’re that surprised huh. It seems that beastmen and humans have different ages.”

Oh, right! Even in the previous world (and maybe this one), dogs, cats, and humans have very different ages. I think it’s similar to that.

“Then how old are you in human age?”

“Well, I guess I’m 25 years old. But from this point on, my appearance doesn’t change much. If humans live till 80 years old, I’ve heard that we could live about 50 years.”

“I see…”

Is there a difference in life span? Still, it is considerably longer than ordinary dogs and cats. It’s double.

“What about Eizou?”

“Hmm?”

“How old are you Eizou?”

“Oh, me?. I’m 30 years old.”

I’m 40 years old “inside”. I was probably about 30 years old when I saw it on the lake before, so 30 years old should be fine.

“30 years old huh”

“Is there something?”

“Hmm, None. I’m 5 years old, but considering the age of the people I met, I’m wondering if you’re older.”

She has sharp thinking, probably because she’s a beastman.

“Don’t worry, humans aren’t as good as beastmen, when we’re 30 years old, we’re already stuck in one leg.”

I decided to dodge the question by saying that.

“Well, I finished it while we were talking.”

“Oh… Oh-! This is excellent! Nice one Eizou!”

Samia is so excited seeing the attached arrowhead. It seems a bit strange that a young maiden frolics with an arrowhead, but well, I’m honestly glad that she is happy with my work.Translated by Yume Neiji

“Thank you.” She said.

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All 10 knives I made were sold out.

That’s unquestionably gratifying in itself, but of course, it’s out of stock until the next one is made. I can take a break from selling to town for a while. Well, I had no choice but to do my best on the production later but there are few things I want to do before that.

First of all, the development of new products.

That said, it’s not necessarily a big one, I’m about to make some long swords. My idea is to sell this to some peddlers (or their mercenary escorts). It will be a little better than a knife. Ah right, arrowhead too. If I forget to make those, Samia will be in a sulking mode, so I can’t forget that.Translated by Yume Neiji

Next will be the expansion of the house.

Samia now lives here so the number of tenants has increased, thinking about it, there is no guest room. This house is near the edge of the “Black Forest”, and there’s quite a distance to travel coming from the town.

For ordinary customers, it will be okay because I just have a meet them and hand over what they have ordered. But when someone like a friend or business partner (with whom I have a closer relationship) comes, they can’t stay overnight.

That will somehow be in the future, I can go out of the forest for the meantime. For now, I’ll increase the number of rooms by two, I think it will be fine for a while.

Of course, I needed material for this but unfortunately there are no dry timbers here. If we cut down some trees around here, we can get timber but it will take at least two weeks to dry. It would take more time to make a room if we do that. However, it’s a little too far to buy in town…

Since I don’t have any other choice, I decided to procure locally.

As I said, this place is inside the woods. There are a lot of materials around but I also need tools to get it. I need axe and saw. There are axes that I made before, but those are “commercial products”, and I’m not supposed to use them. With that, I’ll make a special one that is for my use.

……I feel that there are more and more things to be made but I like making things, so yeah, I don’t feel worried about it.

First would be the axe and the saw. I made the axe by stacking a metal sheet and heating it in the fire bed, I forged it till it was made into a thick metal sheet, then comes the shaping and hardening. I made it to cut a tree so I didn’t make the blade sharp.

The large saw was done by hitting the metal sheet till it turned into a thin one. After making the saw blade with chisel, it was completed by sharpening it with a file. It’s easy to say but I’m not yet used to it so I worked for a whole day just with the large saw alone.

And of course I didn’t forget to make arrowheads during the intervals. The arrowhead is made by pasting clay on a wooden model to form the mold then by burying it in the sand, I can create a template where the molten iron in the “furnace” is poured and take it out once it has cooled down. The arrowhead itself is completed by heating the place where the molten iron is poured to make a hole into which the shaft will be inserted. Then finally, sharpening the blade.

The work left is to fix it on the shaft that Samia has, I finished it a day before Samia goes hunting so there is no problem.

At last, I could now start logging. The area around the house has a little open space but it’s still surrounded by a dense forest. A little bit more and it will be like a little garden, even if I expanded my fields, I probably won’t receive divine punishment for it.

While I was making the axe and other things, I asked Samia to fetch water (but only about half of the jar) and other chores other than preparing the meals. Today, I ask her help with the saw.Translated by Yume Neiji

If you’re asking why I’m in charge of the food all the time, according to Samia, “Isn’t it obvious?, Eizou is better than me in cooking!”

……She can tell me anything, but if I get praised I’ll get soft.

I carry the axe I made and stand in front of a tree. After positioning myself like that of a batter in baseball, I strike the tree with the axe blade.

(Ko-on!) A nice sound that seems to have escaped to the sky echoed out at a considerable volume, but there is no change in the tree….. I thought so, but the tree I struck slipped on the opposite side and fell down. (Zuzun)Heavy vibrations echoed out.

The cross section was clean like it was passed through a lumber machine in my previous world. I can really feel proud of this finished product but experiencing its “cutting” effect is shocking. If I didn’t cut carefully, I might be done for already and my second life will end right here.

Considering future things, I cut another one. I didn’t forget to cut down in a downward direction. There was a loud noise and vibration again and the second tree was safely cut down.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I brush the branches of the cut down trees with the axe. Normally, a thin branch is better cut with a sword, but this is an axe I’m proud of. I was able to cut the branches off without any difficulty. I then strike the axe vertically considering an appropriate length. (Ko-on!)  I heard that sound once more but it looks like nothing happened. However, this is cut off properly. As evidence of this, when I pushed it down, the part I cut rolled down.

I repeat this process several times and when it’s ready to make a board,

“Samia!”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I called out to the house in a loud voice. After a while, Samia came out of the house with a large saw. I already told her that once I called her, she will then help me out.

“It’s finally my turn huh!”

“Yeah, but don’t be rash. In addition you don’t need to exert much power”.

“Un, I know. Eizou, you really give your best making this huh?”

“’coz it’s my own tool.”

“Alright, don’t worry. I’ll cut it quickly.”

“Ok”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

The cut tree was placed between me and Samia, we stood as if were sandwiching the fallen tree with a large saw in between. We cut it horizontally to make a board. Normally, it should have taken some power and time, but we progress smoothly as if we are cutting tofu.

“Wahaha! What is this! This is wicked!”

It’s so smooth that Samia laughs.

“If you laugh too much, you will tremble you know.”

“I know that! I’ll make sure to be careful!”

Eventually, it took less than 10 minutes to put the large saw once.

“At this rate, I think we can cut them by today.”

“That’s Right. Normally it would take more time, but it’s Eizou’s tools.”

We had to spend a whole day (with lunch and breaks in between) but we were able to complete cutting out the boards and stacking them for drying.

At last, from tomorrow, I will start working on the production of the long swords.

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The day after I went to town for the first time (where I only sold one knife), I had been making knives since morning. It’s a “mass production” of knives with no effort, I have such thought as I make them.

After I went to the town, I found out that farm tools aren’t well sold in the flea market. After a little thought, it’s clear that the residents in the town are mainly merchants and craftsmen who made some things. They basically don’t buy farm tools.

As for the farmers who go out of the town to tend to their fields outside the wall, they were peasants who rent the fields. Naturally, they borrowed their tools from the lord or they get it from the farmers who own the fields. Though the lord will buy or request for the farm tools, he will get it from the blacksmith inside the wall (also responsible for making and repairing the farm tools rented by the lord). As a result, they really don’t have to come to the flea market to buy some farm tools.

Thinking about it now, there were other shops selling knives, long swords, then long and short spears “for self-defense during the journey” but there are no shop selling farm tools…

If I knew about this, I didn’t have to line up my sickles in vain. This is the most important point for me yesterday, now I’m troubled on what to do with the sickles and hoes in stock.

Hmmm, should we cut the grass around the house and plow some fields?

She said “I have some production skills” so maybe, I can manage it.

For now there is no doubt that the main product in the future will be the knives. It would be nice if other weapons could be sold to the guards, but I don’t think the guards, who also have the role of being the private soldiers of the lord, will buy long swords and spears. If it could be done, it will basically be a supply item.

The guard who bought the knife will probably use it as a personal item when working, not as a weapon…

However, if I can make good weapons for the merchants and their escorts, there will be times when I can sell my items to them. I have to use the interval between making the knives and create some for them. But in the end, it took me all day to make these knives. In the meantime, I think I could get my current source of income from these knives.

And it’s now dinner time.

“Well, can Eizou make arrowheads?”

“Hn? Ah. I think I could, but why?”

“I’m thinking of going back to hunting soon. But I hope I have Eizou’s arrowhead at that time.”This is translated by Yume Neiji

“Ah, I see. I understand. I will make it for you.”

“Yay! I’ll count on you then!”

“Un. Ah, I’ll be going to town tomorrow so I’ll count on you again.”

“Ok, leave it to me!”

Is she that happy to have an arrowhead? If only that pleases her, it’s worth making it.

The next day, we went to town using the same route as before. This time as well, nothing happened on the way, it’s safer than I thought. But I’ll really be worried if I can’t sell my items despite working all day.

My things were checked by a guard different from the one before. We entered the city and opened a store in the flea market. This is exactly the same place as the day before yesterday. The only difference is the products. Today I will be selling knives.

This time, I put a bunch of wheat straw on the stand and demonstrate cutting the wheat straw with the knife. I’m hoping that the number of items for sale will decrease after that. First and foremost, the knives itself will be left untouched(as they were in their sheath), still, it’s easy to see that it’s much sharper than the average knife. I thought that customers will want to try it too so I prepared uncut wheat straw.

Well, today I’m able to sell more than before. Perhaps due to the effect of the trial cutting gimmick, by the time around noon, two of them were sold to a peddler-like man. At this point, it is way more than the previous time.

I made a success pose in my heart.

“Eizou, I can see that you’re really happy right now.”

Samia shoved me (maybe her way of teasing), I’m glad that it doesn’t hurt me.

 “It sells better than before. If it’s like this, we may sell a little bit more in this condition.”

Samia looked like in deep thought for a moment but she immediately replied,

“Ah, I hope that it’s like that.”

She showed me a cheerful smile.

However, contrary to expectations, I’m no longer able to sell after that. Midway, I asked Samia to buy some salted meat, wheat and beans as part of the sales. There is still some time until Samia returns so I had a lot of time to spare.

“This time too, it’s just like this…”

I grumbled.This is translated by Yume Neiji

“Well, it’s better than before.”

That’s Samia (who just returned) comforting me.

“Well, that’s right.”

Just when I was wondering if I should stop here for today, there was a big change. About five men in leather armor appeared. They don’t have a weapon in hand but the leather armor they wore has the coat of arms of this city –they were the Guards here.

The group goes straight to us.

I can see that Samia readied herself as she holds unto her knife. I’m not really sure as I’m standing diagonally behind her, but if something happens, regardless of my own injuries, I’ll fight. I don’t want that to happen if possible.

My worries were completely unrelated, the guy ahead of the group speak up, “Are you the one who sold that knife to Marius?”

He asked. I don’t know the name Marius, but I know the person who I sold the knife to was also a guard.

“Ha? I don’t know his name, but is he perhaps a young guard? He kinda has a delicate feature.”

“Yes! He’s that guy! So it was here. Do you still have knife for sale?”

“Yeah, there is. I made a few again but it doesn’t sell so well today.”

“Oh-. Alright, give me all that you have in stock right now.”

“Eh? All of them?”

I can’t fully comprehend the words the man has said. Seeing my confusion, the man reiterated,This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Yes, I’ll buy all of them. Yesterday and the day before, for two days, he has been showing off his new knife! When I look at it, the sharpness is even of a first grade item. Moreover, it’s not expensive. We also want that kind of thing. Please sell them all to me.”

“No, I don’t mind selling it but…”

“Is there something wrong?”

“No, None. Please give me a minute.”

What I was worried about was that if I sold enough personal items to the guards, I might be attacked by the blacksmiths inside this town, the lord even! But for the time being, I’d sell them. I’ll reconsider it next time.

“Um, now there are 8 left. 40 silver coins in total.”

“Here you go, that’s 40 silvers. Please count it.”

“Yes. 1, 2, 3…39, 40. Yes, the amount is correct. You may now take this.”

“Oh, can I look at it?”

“Yes, Please do.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

The man pulls the knife out of its sheath. He looks more used to pulling the knife out than “Marius”. Perhaps he may be a person of a great position among the guards.

“You too guys, here you go.”

I handed the knives to the other guards who were there. Everyone pulls out their knives, they are testing the item. Oops, this number is a little bizarre.

 “As expected, this item has high-quality.”

“Thank you very much.”

The guards complimented me, after they return the knives to its sheath, the guards left with happy expression.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

It seems that when the guards equipped with armor came in succession, the others were terrified. Because of the unusual emergence of the buyers, I apologize to the people around me.

“I’m sorry if it bothered you.”

“No, No. I was just a little surprised, but it’s good that your things were sold.”

Right next to my stand, the good-looking merchant who was selling textiles said so. Knowing that, I was truly relieved. It was time to close the business for today.

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Once I see the outer walls of the town, I know we’re not that far away.

Even though I say it’s an “outer” wall, it is just the “outer wall when the town was first built”, now there are only fences around it. This time, that is the place I aim to do my first sale.Read at yumeneijiworks.wordpress.com

Although it is called a town, there is a marketplace outside the wall which merchants come regularly. Those who can do it, live and set-up their store inside. Since this new town happened to focus on stores, we can go in and out without worrying about tolls.

If you don’t live or have a shop inside, the cost is minimal. On the contrary, those who do not pay the tax cannot receive all of the lord’s asylum.

However, the security is bad and the same goes even for those who pay taxes. If there is a crime, the guards will enforce everyone. But they will persist to protect those who paid taxes. If there is a problem in interacting with people in the city, it is quite possible that the one who haven’t paid tax will be unilaterally banned.

As we approach the entrance of the new town, I saw a guard watching the highway near the entrance. Normally, anyone can get in but apparently, they are still watching for people who have a problem in this city or any other city.

“Can I get a moment?”

The guard calls out to us as we try to enter the city. He’s a young man. He wore leather armor but I can see the traces that it was already used. Although it looks dull, one still needs to be careful of the short spear he holds. Regardless of his age, he looks quite manly.

“Yes, what is it?”

I replied cheerfully as much as possible. At the edge of my sight I can see Samia holding her laughter. You… better not forget this!

“You look unfamiliar. I haven’t seen your face here recently, tell me your purpose of coming to this town.”

“I will sell my sickles, axe and knives in the flea market. Ah- and hoe too.”

“Aside from that?”Read at yumeneijiworks.wordpress.com

“That’s all for today. Do you want to check?”

“Ok, this will make it quick. You saved me time.”

I know it will be troublesome if I try to bring in banned items. Even in my previous world, at a time like this, I behave only in a cooperative manner. Well, maybe because of how I look, they didn’t find me suspicious even once or twice.

“Alright, you’re cleared.”

The guard, who was checking our luggage says so. He was a little keen when he looked at the knife me and Samia had but I didn’t say anything. Maybe he thought it was the same as the one for sale.

“I’ll say it again, don’t cause any problems.”

“Of course”

Now we can enter the public town. I’m a little excited.

My aim is to head to the flea market where many people visits or walk by. This flea market is a place where you can sell your things once you pay a fixed amount of money, and conversely, you cannot sell things other than here.

In this world, I want to live leisurely by making things so I would like to proactively follow the rules.Read at yumeneijiworks.wordpress.com

Shortly after entering the city, me and Samia arrived at the flea market. After I paid a silver coin at the entrance, I received the sales stand and a wooden plaque noting my sales permission, we then proceed to look for an empty space.

The best places are taken by the merchants who arrive earlier than us and the people in the local workshop, so I could only search for something that seems to be a bit better and get by.

After we take up a place, I lined up the knives and sickles for sale on the stand, while I leaned the hoe and axe at the side. Now, I am ready to sell.

“Well then, I’m counting on you today.”

I call out to Samia, my main bodyguard for today.

“Ok, I think I’ll only stand here and watch anyway.”

Samia shrugs and says so, well, we don’t know what may happen. About two hours passed without any incident. It’s good that there’s nothing bad happening but my items don’t sell too!Read at yumeneijiworks.wordpress.com

Even if I call out to the people passing by, no one stop to buy. These products are highly durable, so they would certainly not buy any replacement for it but…

Though I say that, I can’t make another item that can be sold easily. I might have to wait patiently until it sells, but if that happens, I’ll run out of money first…

Then gradually, as I grow impatient, my face became grim. This made Samia a little flustered, while waiting for the customers, I stood a distance away from the customer traffic. A familiar face appeared, he is the guard we met when we entered the city.

“Hey, is it going well?”

“No, not at all…”

“Eh? Is that so?”

“Yes”Translated by Yume Neiji

“Then, nice timing, can you sell me a knife?”

“Eh?”

“When I checked you guys, I thought those were such a sharp knives. I have one but I couldn’t sharpen or fix it anymore so I want to buy a new one. If it got sold out before my changed of shift, it will leave me dejected.”

“You have my thanks. I’ll greatly appreciate it.”

Saying that, I give him one of the knives lined up.

“Here you go. You can try pulling it out.”

“Oh, is that alright?”

The guard pulls out a knife in high spirit.

“As I thought, this is a good knife. How much is it?”

“5 silver coins”

I decided on this price after I consulted with Samia before coming here. The people here can afford it if it’s just this much.

“This price is so cheap, is it alright?”

“Of course”

Those are mass produced and not that important to me…

“Then I’ll buy this.”Translated by YumeNeiji

“Yeah, sure. Thank you.”

I received 5 silver coins from the guard. This is the money I made after making something by myself. I’m deeply moved by this.

“If it’s sharp enough, I will recommend it to my guard colleagues.”

“Is it okay? Thank you very much!”

I said to the guard with a happy smile. The guard lightly shook his hand and left.

As a result, today I only sold that one item. It will be good if I can continue like this. While were talking about this, Samia and me head home.

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