242話 鍛冶師たちのざわめき
「おい、ゲンクロウ。さっきの
の帳簿や資金に関する交渉事は、第三席である俺の領分でしょう?」
クラン・クラン随一と言われた武器鍛冶専門の
徒弟達はそんな二人の様子を珍しい光景とは思わない。なにせ、あの『白銀の天使』が来店してきた後なのだ。彼女が現れ去った後は、決まって工房の代表格は顔を突き合わせるのが常だった。
「徒弟たちの育成が第二席である俺の役目。そんでもって資金管理はゲンクロウに任せる。そういう取り決めンだから、口を挟まなかったがよぉ」
がっちりとした体躯で頑固そうに腕を組む禿頭の
『1万エソで買い取っても安いぐらいだ』と不満げに呟くガンテツに対し、ゲンクロウは溜息で応じる。
「素材的な価値が高いのは認めます。ですが、
悔しそうに語るゲンクロウの顔を見たガンテツはハッとする。
できれば高額で買い取りたかったが、『今の自分達の腕前ではもらった素材を活かしきれないかも』というプライドを蹴った発言に、ゲンクロウの無念さを感じ取ったのだろう。
それはガンテツも同じく共感できるものであったためだ。
「それにですよ。武器にできない素材であれば、それこそ
「刀をどこよりも早く作り出せたのは、うちの実力を示すのに良い宣伝効果になりました。しかし誰も扱えない武器を作ったのでは、鍛冶師として名折れです」
そうして二人は互いにいくばくの間見つめ合い、共に同じ結論へと結び付く。
「あの嬢ちゃんにゃぁ、慎重に対応しないとだな」
「えぇ、警戒はしていますとも。ですが、この貴金属がものすごく汎用性のあるものでしたら、彼女の厚意に応えるべく、次回からは高値で買いますとも」
「そうだな。にしても毎回、来るたびに脅かされっぱなしだ」
「後ろ盾も強豪ばかりですしね」
むむん、と二人の職人は唸る。
「PvP専門にして頂点を走る最強の
『サディ☆スティック』の副団長、『鉄血ジョージ』の紹介でうちに来てるしな」
「個人的にかなりの仲だとか......『白銀の天使』がピンチの際はすぐに助太刀をし、鬼神の如き奮闘を見せつけたらしいです。素材関連の商売事でもパートナー的な立ち位置だそうですよ」
「ちぃ。ってなると『サディ☆スティック』への影響力もあるじゃねぇか。裏でどんな取引してるが知らねえが、あんな貴重なもんをポンポン出してくる嬢ちゃんを
たちとなると、いよいよ敵対は危険ですね。たしか『掲示板の集い』とか『影の守護者』とかよくわからない名称で『白銀の天使』を保護するべく、裏で暗躍しているグループもいるとか」
「......おまけにあれだろ、強力なNPCを味方につけてんだろ?」
「ジュンヤの話ですと、【
「そして今日でぇい! 仕立ての良い服を着込んだお上品な老執事だぜ? しかもソイツを当然のように部下みたいに扱っていた、ねぇ......」
「何がどうなっているのやら。こうやって彼女についての情報を列挙していくと、世界を味方につけているみたいな
いかめしい二人の男達は肩をすくめてみせる。
「あの年頃できっぱりと値段交渉をしてくるあたり、かなり教養の高い育ちなのか......天賦の才か」
「そんで、おめぇさんは唯一の
「ガンテツさん。あんたはそのまま、気さくで面倒見のいい第二席でいてください。憎まれ役と警戒担当は第三席の俺に任せてください」
いつも未知の何かを楽しそうな顔で持ちこんでくる、可憐な少女の姿を思い浮かべているのだろうか。
「あの賢いお嬢ちゃんなら、人情よりも実利を優先すべき立場や時があると......理解してくれそうですから」
「ワハハ、ちげえねぇ」
『白銀の天使』を思う二人の職人の口元には。
小さな笑みが浮かんでいた。
245 242 Stories Blacksmiths' Bitterness
"Hey, Gencrow. What was the belly art (...) earlier?"
"Oh no, Mr. Gantes. Negotiations on the books and funds of the Mercenary Corps (Clan) are my third seat, right?
A group of mercenaries (clans) specializing in weapons blacksmiths, said to be Clan Clan's best, "The Martial Striker". Behind that large workshop with a number of brother-in-law mercenaries (players), two people were facing each other in the position of artisan representatives.
My brothers don't see those two as a rare sight. Anyway, after that "Silver Angel" came to the store. After she showed up and left, it was decided that the signature of the workshop was often face-to-face.
"My role in fostering my brothers is the second seat. I'll leave the management of the funds to Gencrow. That's the arrangement, so I didn't pinch your mouth."
A bald-headed mercenary (player) with a disappointed body and stubborn arms. He stares at a man thinner and taller than himself.
"It's about as cheap as buying it out with 10,000 eso," Genklow responds with a sigh of sigh, against a dissatisfied grunt Gantetsu.
"I admit it has a high material value. But if you can't use it against us... it's worthless."
Gantetsu, who sees Genklow's face speaking remorsefully, haunts.
I wanted to buy it for a high price, if possible, but I guess I felt Genklow's indifference to the pride kicking statement that 'we might not be able to take advantage of the material we get in our arms today'.
That's because Gantetsu was equally empathetic.
"And it is. If it is a material that cannot be used as a weapon, that is the waste of the important funds of the Mercenary Corps (Clan). Because it's a different case from The Gold of the Honorable Horizon (Pride Blonde), which I wanted to see before and which I could possibly do with a knife."
"Being able to create a knife faster than anywhere else has been a good publicity effect to show our strength. But you made a weapon that no one can handle, and you're a blacksmith."
Thus the two stare at each other for some time, uniting them together to the same conclusion.
"That lady, you have to be careful."
"Yeah, he said he was on guard. But if this precious metal is very versatile, I will buy it for a high price next time to meet her generosity."
"Right. Even so, every time I come, I'm left threatened."
"The back shields are all mighty."
Mmm, and the two artisans roar.
"Deep edge with the strongest mercenary regiment (clan) that specializes in PvP and runs the apex," The Neck Hunting Insanity "... was that the captain over there," The Wind Hunter "Singh?"
"Well, he's coming to us with an introduction to George Iron Blood, vice president of Sadie Stick, an all-mighty, large-scale artisan mercenary regiment."
"He's quite close to me personally... and when" Silver Angel "pinched, he immediately used a helper knife to show off his godly struggle. They say it's a partner position in materials related business."
"Chi. Then you also have influence over 'Sadie Stick'. I don't know what kind of deal you're dealing in back there, but you're not supposed to get in the way of a lady pounding out such a precious thing."
"When you become the top mercenaries (players), hostility is dangerous at last. But some groups are hiding behind them to protect the Silver Angel by names they don't really know like" Gathering of Bulletin Boards "or" Guardian of Shadows. "
"... besides that one, you have a powerful NPC on your side, right?
"I'm talking about Junya, who follows the [King of Giants (Yotun)] and the [Fairy Queen (Titania)] of the wind..."
"And today! A classy old butler in tailored clothes, huh? Besides, he treated Soytz like a man, naturally, hey..."
"I don't know what's going on. If you list the information about her like this, you're a mercenary (player) with the world on your side."
The two obnoxious men shrug their shoulders.
"Are you growing up pretty educated around those years negotiating prices clearly... talented?"
"Well, you're the only one who can say that you're young and kind, right?
"Mr. Gantes. You stay put, you're in a casual and well looked after second seat. I'll take care of the haters and the vigilantes."
Do you think of the poor girl, who always brings something unknown with her pleasant face?
"If you're that smart little lady, you'll understand that there are positions and times when profits should take precedence over humans"
"Wahaha, little one"
In the mouth of the two artisans who think 'Angel of Silver'.
There was a small grin.
I Became a Beautiful Girl, but I’m still an MMO Junkie
美少女になったけど、ネトゲ廃人やってます。
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