I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

The interior walls of the cafe are painted with blue paint that gives a cool feeling as if you are in the sea, and the three-dimensional effect is added with white.

And on the wall, there was a huge fish tank that reached the ceiling, and various types of fish were swimming freely in each fish tank.

‘… … It’s really surprising that equipment such as filters and thermometers are being sold on the market.’

Around the time the interior was finished and business started, Keynes visited the cafe.

Kenneth was surprised once that the equipment necessary for a fish tank exists in this world, and again at the completeness of the interior.

And just like his surprise, numerous customers flocked to the unusual interior.

buzz buzz.

crowded customers.

Rosen looked at the fish tank while exclaiming at the interior of the cafe.

Various kinds of tropical fish waggled their tails in front of Rosen’s eyes.

An attractive interior that can attract customers’ attention at once. However, as all equipment such as filters and heaters required magical energy from magic stones, the maintenance cost was enormous.

“for now… … .”

The moment Keynes was about to settle down, Rosen called the clerk to rent a room.

“… … Seniors?”

“I think it would be nice if there weren’t many ears to listen.”

“What the hell are you talking about… … . Even if it looks like this, I’m an aide to His Highness, the Third Prince, right?”

“Don’t worry about that part. It is not a story about factions.”

After answering that, Rosen immediately went into room 3 of the cafe with Kayneth.

And after knocking three times to take your order, the clerk comes into the room.

“welcome. How would you like to order?”

“Hmm… … .”

For Rosen, chocolate cake and sweet fruit drinks. And Kayneth ordered coffee and waffles.

“All right. Please wait a moment.”

* * *

The moment the clerk left, I looked into Rozen-senpai’s eyes.

“I don’t think it’s a light story if it’s to the extent of renting a room… … .”

Rosen-senpai smiled a little at my remark.

“It is definitely not a light story. But it’s hard to say that it’s a heavy story. I just wanted to ask you a favor.”

“ask… … is it?”

“Yes, please.”

“… … If there is anything I can do, I will do my best to help.”

If that request leaves a debt to the next Duke of Crantes, then I’d be happy to help.

Rosen-senpai erased the smile he had shown earlier. Soon, the matter was brought out immediately.

“Now this is a request to the owner of gold.”

I never thought I would mention the nickname ‘Owner of Gold’.

I flinched inwardly.

“Could you sell the highest quality potion to the Crantes family?”

“… … .”

Are you convinced that I am the owner of the gold?

I slightly wriggled my stiff hand.

‘… … Even at the auction house, you probably don’t know my information. No, no one can be sure that I am the owner of the gold.’

In the meantime, I borrowed Endairon’s gaze to deal with the watchers. Or was there a gap in Endairon’s gaze?

I decided to put my complicated thoughts aside for a while and let go of the pretense.

“The owner of gold… … I don’t understand what the hell you’re talking about. The owner of the Spey One family… … .”

In response to my answer, Senior Rozen let out a small sigh and shook his head.

“First, let me apologize. Keynes, we have already confirmed that you visit the Gold Rush Night Auction.”

Rosen-senpai meekly revealed that he had investigated my whereabouts.

It was definitely unpleasant. It’s because I investigated my whereabouts in a place I don’t know.

However, I couldn’t criticize her for bowing her head and apologizing.

“And I guessed that you are the being called ‘Golden Master’. Starting from the city of Karvan and continuing to this island, we have registered rare items, including premium potions, several times. Also, we were able to confirm that the time when the owner of gold was active in Jedo’s night auction house coincided with the time you came up to Jedo.”

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It’s definitely what she said.

‘thinking back… … I was too careful.’

Even in the Labadian Empire, three of the highest quality potions that could not be produced in a year, three from Karban and one from Islands. I’ve registered all four of them… … .

I didn’t know what to say about her doubts.

“In addition to that, we conducted an investigation based on various information and word of mouth… … There were no suspects besides Mr. Keynes.”

I laughed inwardly.

I must admit this was my mistake. But why did they investigate me?

The moment I was lost in a few questions, I immediately stopped thinking. The longer I think about it, the more I admit that I am the owner of gold.

now… … .

“Let me correct one thing. Unfortunately, the owner of gold and I are not the same person.”

Rosen-senpai frowned at my answer.

“however… … I have a kind of allied relationship with him. You can understand that it is a mutually beneficial relationship.”

“… … If Keynes says so, I’ll make it so for now.”

It seems that I can’t easily throw away my doubts.

However, what Rosen-senpai wanted was not to reveal who the owner of the gold was.

“Then may I ask the owner of gold if he can sell the highest grade potion to the Duke of Crantes? For the price, I promise to give you the highest amount of the highest bid price for the highest potion ever traded at the Gold Rush Auction House.”

I touched my chin for a moment and nodded.

“The supply of top-notch potions will definitely remain. Of course, procurement will take time, but if you prepare enough money… … .”

“I want to get it delivered as soon as possible. Within 3 months at the latest… … .”

“No, it doesn’t take three months. There is a separate warehouse for him inside the empire, so you should be able to hand it over in a week.”

At the end of a week, a blush spread across her face.

“For now, I will secure the goods. And I’ll hand it over to you directly.”

“all right. Then, please.”

Looking at Rosen-senpai’s smile, I fell into doubt for a moment.

What is the reason for such an urgent need for the highest quality potion?

But I had no intention of asking her directly.

Where to ship products to customers… … No, because I can’t ask exactly who it’s being used for.

I recalled the contents of the original work and thought a lot, but I couldn’t figure out who the potion was used for.

‘… … The flow of the original work is becoming more and more strange.’

The moment I was about to sigh for a moment, a cafe clerk came into the room with a knock.

And I put drinks and refreshments on the table.

I gave him a tip and let him out of the room.

“Please hand over the payment on the day you handed over the goods.”

The highest bid price ever for the highest quality potion was 1,320 gold coins.

To think that an item that could be purchased at the Gold Shop for 250 gold coins would be sold at 5-6 times the price.

She nodded once at my remark.

“all right. however… … .”

“Hmm?”

“Where on earth do you get the best potion that even the Empire can’t produce a few every year… … . Is it okay if I ask you a question?”

“Unfortunately, that part is a trade secret that only the owner of the gold knows.”

Senior Rozen sighed with a regretful face.

But is that something to regret? Rare items are soon linked to profit. But where in the world is the idiot who tells you where it came from?

‘Rather than that, even on that face that was as cold as ice, he seems to have a smile and a sad look on his face.’

Come to think of it, how many times did you smile in the social affairs office? Although it seemed a bit mechanical.

In addition, I think I’ve seen him sneeringly and ridiculing the children of the imperial family a few times.

Emotional change that makes you think, “She’s a human too.”

I closed my eyes as I quietly drank my coffee.

At that moment, senior Rozen, who was staring at the chocolate cake, opened his mouth.

“however… … Kaynes, why do I need the highest quality potion… … Aren’t you curious?”

In response to her question, I spit out what I thought a moment ago.

“It is foolish for a merchant to ask a customer where an item is used unless the customer tells them first. When we get paid, we just hand over the goods.”

In the case of smuggling, which is not a general transaction in fruit shops or pharmacies, it is not a good attitude as a merchant to ask customers where to use them.

If you ask, you might be able to answer honestly about where you use it.

“… … I really like that attitude.”

“Still, if you feel like having a consultation, feel free to talk to me. It may be difficult to provide special help, but as long as you are a junior, it is always possible.”

Before answering, Rosen took a sip of the sweet fruit drink. Then, after setting the drink glass down on the table, he met my eyes.

Chapter 66

66. Rosen G Krantes (4)

“If the aide of His Highness Third Prince Lyard, who supports His Highness the Crown Prince, and the next head of the aristocratic faction have a conversation… … . Won’t it be noisy in many ways at the academy?”

“I’m sure it will attract attention from many students.”

It would be fortunate if it ended in the eyes of the students.

Considering his position as the head of the Ardennes family and the heir to the Crantes family, he would surely be subject to a lot of suspicion externally as well.

“Still, I think it would be okay if it was a conversation between seniors and juniors. Wouldn’t it be quite tiring if we were to mention the events of families and factions one by one, even at the academy?”

“… … Are you an ancestor? I doubt other people will believe that, but if you’re okay with that, I don’t care. It would have been nice if I had met Kayneth a little earlier… … . It’s really unfortunate.”

“yes? what is that… … .”

“If you had come to me first, you would have been able to receive the title and land from the Duke of Crantes. Given our duchy’s ability, conferring the title of viscount is not a difficult task.”

as she said If Her Highness Lyard hadn’t accepted it, I was also thinking of contacting Rosen-senpai right away.

Of course, considering the external image, I only contacted His Highness Ryard first under the judgment that the imperial faction was better than the aristocratic faction. Besides, it was a place arranged by Sophia herself… … .

“Whoa… … . I will stop talking about the past. More than that, how are you doing these days? I heard that Keynes did not return to his hometown… … .”

“I’m just relaxing at the mansion.”

“Is it okay if I don’t go to the Ardennes family?”

“Arden’s visit is scheduled after His Majesty’s birthday party.”

Albert became the treasurer of the Ardennes family from the general manager of the Ardennes Chamber. Thanks to that, the general parts of the manor were being managed to some extent.

Besides, is it because most of the vassals are commoners, and most of them come from slums? They put the territory and people first in all tasks.

It must be a way of thinking that has been engraved by the environment in which you have lived.

However, because they were like that, I was able to trust them and entrust them to the territory.

Could it be that they are trying to make the lives of the villagers worse?

‘Still, they say seats change people… … . It’s good to check it from time to time.’

While inspecting towns and villages, he intended to check how well the vassals were moving.

Rather than just talking sloppily, you should check how well you handled the job. That part will be evident on the faces of the young people.

Anyway… … I started enjoying refreshments while chatting with senior Rosen.

As we chatted, it felt as if the distance between us had decreased a little.

I don’t know if it’s because of the top-notch potion, but I could find a deep liking in her eyes in many ways.

‘This relationship… … It will come in handy someday.’

The relationship with the next Duke of Crantes.

It is on a different level from his relationship with other nobles.

“Hmm… … . It’s getting late, so shall we go back soon?”

I checked my watch.

The current time is 5:00 PM.

I certainly never thought I would be with her for this long.

Even in an uncomfortable outfit called a suit.

I didn’t feel the heat, but the fact that I was uncomfortable in many ways didn’t change.

“then… … I look forward to seeing you again at the imperial castle.”

“Thank you for taking me. Enter carefully.”

Rosen-senpai took me to the front gate of the house.

Thanks to that, I didn’t have to walk all the way, so I let out a small sigh as I immediately loosened my suit.

Before I knew it, Rin came next to me and handed me a suit.

“Whoa… … . I’ll ask for a simple meal. I ate something outside.”

“all right.”

“And since I left the suit pants with mending, they will be delivered to the mansion later. Tell Abel that.”

Rin took one look at my pants, then tilted her head.

“By the way, I prepared one of the same pants I am wearing. What my parents sent me, I left it at Speyone’s clothing store. So, if the clothing store sends it to you later, all you have to do is receive it.”

“ah… … . Yes, I will tell the head maid that.”

At Rin’s answer, I undid the top button of my shirt and went up to the bedroom.

I just went out for a walk, but to meet so many people.

I let out a small sigh with a tired expression on my face.

“ha… … . Customers are really tired.”

It was to the point that I had a little respect for the Arden employees who always had to deal with customers.

Employees who have to bow against the arrogant nobles. It was questionable whether their backs would be left behind.

Took.