Chapter 16

June 27, 15

Numerous corrections made.

The entrance exams are over, and I have finally become free... or so I thought, but I got a severe scolding from Father.

It seems that the school and Father have agreed to split the cost of the building repairs.

Hehe, teehee.

So, I am currently under house arrest and cannot go sightseeing in the capital.

I feel a bit unjust, but since Father, who is usually gentle, was angry, I decided to comply.

The freckled pig who hit me apparently collapsed before the practical exam and could not take the test.

Since he hit the second son of the Brütsels border baron's family, depending on his family's status, he might not be executed, but he should be punished to some extent. Father looked pleased and said, "I see," when he received the report... It seems he is doing something behind the scenes.

Since I have nothing to do, I am advancing the production of the cushions I made before.

The transaction is simple: I buy the cushions from a vendor who deals with the Brütsels family and have them take them back as magic items.

The currency used in the Holy Bandum Kingdom is the Sem coin.

This Sem currency is used in all countries on the central continent, so there is no need to exchange money wherever you go.

The value of the Sem currency is as follows:

Copper coin 1 Sem

Large copper coin 10 Sem

Silver coin 100 Sem

Large silver coin 1,000 Sem

Gold coin 10,000 Sem

Large gold coin 100,000 Sem

Platinum coin 1,000,000 Sem

Large platinum coin 10,000,000 Sem

Black gold coin 100,000,000 Sem

Large black gold coin 1,000,000,000 Sem

* Sem is usually denoted as 'S'.

I think 1S is roughly equivalent to 10 yen in Japan.

Coins larger than a large platinum coin are rarely used, so the most common in circulation are up to platinum coins, and coins larger than that are extremely rare.

As for my cushions, I buy ordinary cushions for 120 Sem, add vibration-dampening and comfort effects, and sell them to the vendor for 1,500S.

You might think it's too expensive, but a magic lamp for use in the dark costs 2,000S, so I think it's a very reasonable price.

I have already sold 40 cushions, and they are selling so well that I have received an order to increase production, so I am producing and selling 30 per day.

Of course, Father found out what I was doing during my house arrest and got even angrier.

Regarding this, I only said that I would take it seriously.

I think it's a convenient word, even though it's not used in its original sense.

Since Father is being a nuisance, I told the vendor to hold off on deliveries for a while, but as a result, Father gave me an order to continue production.

I cannot go out, but apparently, my cushions have become popular, not only as carriage accessories but also among people who sit a lot.

Furthermore, the word of mouth is spreading rapidly, and even nobles are buying them. The vendor apparently cried to Father, saying that stopping the supply would cause chaos.

So, Father, who gave in to the vendor's plea, gave me an order to continue production.

Additionally, I was instructed to make high-end cushions for nobles.

Somehow, my house arrest was lifted, and while I am not completely free, I can go out with an escort.

"Thank you for coming, Sir Christoph."

I am visiting the Zebra Trading Company to discuss the cushions for nobles.

Next to me, Feira is munching on the sweets that were served.

Zebra's face is twitching at Feira, who is eating the sweets without hesitation, even though she is a slave, but I don't care about such things and even want to avoid discrimination, so I think it's natural for her to sit next to me.

However, I have told Feira to be more reserved in front of Father and the household, and she understands.

...Mother is fine, though. She is the type who would have Feira sit next to her.

"Mr. Zebra, how is the production of the cushions for nobles coming along?"

"Yes, I think I can bring about 30 to the mansion tomorrow."

"By the way, could you also bring this item when you come?"

I handed him the memo I had written, and after checking the contents, Zebra took a breath before speaking.

Elves are so handsome, though.

"Understood. I will bring them when I visit tomorrow."

"Thank you. Then, I will be on my way, Feira, let's go."

"Moky."

Her response was odd, probably because she was still eating the sweets.

After leaving the Zebra Trading Company, we headed to the Royal Magic Academy.

I am going there today because it is the day of the entrance exam results announcement.

Usually, parents accompany their children, but Father is busy with political affairs, and Mother is not feeling well, so I am going alone.

I am not really alone, though, as I have the knights and Feira with me.

I am going to the Royal Magic Academy today because it is the day of the entrance exam results announcement.

Usually, parents accompany their children, but Father is busy with political affairs, and Mother is not feeling well, so I am going alone.

I am not really alone, though, as I have the knights and Feira with me.