Disciple of Immortal

Act 5: Chapter 19: Private Talk With The Female Merchant

Since the store was quite busy, the front desk was left to Mel and Pomera, Rosemonde and I would talk with Isabella.

「Proposing to give a large investment for the 《Fairy's Wings》, arranging distribution channels, advertising, and using her authority to revise the contract with Greed company… Those conditions are too good to be true. You're supposed to be Wontz's comrade right? Why is someone of your status willing to do this?」

Said Rosemonde while scanning the document prepared by Isabella.

「Because I see the profit in this matter. I'm not so naive to think that I can squeeze quick profit with an unfair contract in the short term. If I do so, I won't survive in this city of Polorock. Doing something like that will disqualify me as the number two of Greed Company.」

「It seems you're trying to stir things up and get the most profit out of it. Man, I'm glad that I let Mel out of this stuff. That girl will jump into your proposal without a second thought.」

Rosemonde heaved a sigh.

… Surely, Mel would agree with Isabella's proposal without a second thought.

I've had my suspicion when he stood before Wontz but, it turned out Mel was really weak to praise.

Knowing that, Rosemonde kicked Mel out of the room.

「You might not realize this but, the current you are gold you know? Rather, calling you gold mine isn't wrong either. Has it not for the fact that Wontz and Greed-sama are targetting you, the other merchant will come to you days ago? But, you can take your time and think about this before you give your answer.」

Isabella spoke without any reservation.

「And regardless of your decision, I don't mind investing some money in your store as a deposit. Just the fact that I deposited my money on you will let the other know that they can't mess with you.」

「H~mh…」

Rosemonde groaned at hearing Isabella's remark.

「… I think we need some time to think about this matter, Rosemonde-san but, do you really think that this person is coming to this discussion unprepared?」

「There must be, some sort of pitfall somewhere. This might seem perfect at a glance but, there must be a concealed pitfall somewhere…」

Rosemonde kept scanning the document.

… Did she got pissed off halfway?

No, maybe she had this kind of doubt after what happened with Wontz.

「Oh right! Isabella, you say that Greed is quite displeased about this matter, and yet, why aren't you worrying about this matter? Since this incident happens due to Wontz's blunder, you don't have to go as far as protecting Mel… Not that I think this matter is that simple either. Caught by Greed's eyes in this city means that you can't live in this city anymore! Are you by chance trying to do something in secret?」

「The reason for Greed-sama's anger is because Wontz made a blunder in handling this matter since he wanted to pursue an insignificant amount of pocket money as a result, he used his status in Greed Company, and that's why he got a scolding. Moreover…」

Isabella was looking around as she spoke with almost inaudible.

「… Yeah, Greed-sama seems to become senile due to his advanced age. His authority in the company isn't that much different from mine.」

「Isabella-sama, that's a bit…!」

Isabella's bodyguard tried to stop Isabella but, the latter continued on without care.

「I've no intention to become Greed-sama's enemy. that's why I've been using fake names for under-the-table deals. But, I don't think he will care even if I use my real identity. Greed-sama has no interest left in the trade. He does have his duty as the city lord but, that's not all. Speaking of what he did in Greed company, he made a strange rule that unnecessarily screwed up in one part and enjoyed the story of the merchant who fall into the darkness.」

「T-That's just creepy…」

Speaking of the great merchant Greed, he was supposed to be the legendary merchant who rebuilt the city of Polorock and ruled it as their lord.

I thought he still did that even at his age alas, that didn't seem to be the case.

「He's in cahoot with the Dark Ward. He seems to be focusing on research about black magic under the guise of bad public order in that place. Though I have no idea about the amount of the fund compared to its golden age, There's a rumor among the top brass of Greed Company that Greed-sama used black magic to make himself look youthful despite already being more than 80 years old.」

Man, that was truly a suspicious situation…

It seems that as de-facto chief of Greed Company, Isabella had no intention of obeying Greed's nonsense remark that had become senile.

But if she was telling the truth, it was way too scary.

Meaning that we'll be jumping into Isabella's faction after this.

Firstly, both Wontz and Greed were not scary.

「He isn't married, nor does he have an heir. When he died, his inheritance or interest aside, what will become of his negative legacy? Surely, he has a big influence but, even that foolish Wontz can only look at Greed-sama's face in horror.」

「His devotion to black magic almost becomes his bane…」

Even though Greed built his current status in one generation, I couldn't help but wonder why he became like that in his later years.

Maybe the reason he always achieved success was simply because he had an extreme personality.

「Lately, the kingdom knight has been snooping around Polorock. I know about this since I'm the one who assists them from behind the scenes, it seems they want to arrest Greed-sama. The reason is that Greed-sama has been conducting illegal experiments and raising criminal organizations in the city entrusted to him by the royal family. So we really don't have to worry.」

「I-I never know that… This city… I am in a precarious situation now… 」

「The reason I'm telling you this is because I see no reason to keep this matter a secret and to gain your trust. I hope I can talk with Mel-chan again and will be waiting for a favorable answer from her.」

Isabella didn't seem to hide another meaning in her remark.

She got up from her chair as she spoke and left the 《Fairy's Wings》.

「Rosemonde-san, what's your opinion about Isabella's remarks?」

I tried to ask Rosemonde when it was just the two of us left.

「Let's wait for another day, personally, I think she's telling the truth…」

Rosemonde nodded.

「But… I don't feel good about this situation. Greed fascination with dubious black magic, there's also the fact that the chivalric order going to raid this city in a while. Even though Greed is already senile in his later years, it doesn't change the fact that he is someone who built this city in a single generation. I don't think he's the kind of guy who will be captured by Chivalric order. I can only hope that there won't be a strange incident in the near future…」

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