Chapter 13 – Fundraising – Part 1

The following day after deciding on fundraising, I went to the castle to request the plain’s licence.

The permission was simply given to me.

Because they weren’t able to sell that piece of land, I was told to do as I like.

I thought about why a land in such good location wouldn’t sell, but I decided to not think about it too much.

First of all, securing the land is accomplished.

Three days after that──the three of us are currently playing cards in the living room.

「This card nanodesu!」

Yes, finally pulling my card, Tina.

In a moment, Tina let out a sound similar to a pigeon getting shot by a bean shooter.

「You fell for it, Tina! That card is a joker!」
「Uuu……!! To think you were glaring on a joker card……」
「Although I told you to pay attention to eyes, on the contrary, you became easier to outsmart」

Maa, that technique worked only because the opponent is a beginner.

「Now then, it will be over if I draw Eiri’s card. What should I pick~」

I stare at Eiri’s last cards while grinning.

「Mumumu……」

Eiri groans with difficult expression and looks at the two cards left in her hand.

One of the cards is the same number as I have.

The possibility is-

I draw Eiri’s card without hesitation,

「Osha, bingo!!」

I splendidly draw the same card and obtained the first place wonderfully.

Oo~to, Tina and Eiri are clapping their hands.

「Uu…… this is Takuma-sama’s fifth consecutive win nanodesu……」
「As expected of someone trained at home」
「Maa, I played cards quite often after all」

Playing cards are basics of the basics.

I, who achieved a fifth consecutive win in the Old Maid game quietly make a triumphant pose.

「Saa, Eiri-chan! Let’s battle head-on again nanodesu!」

Tina who puts the remaining card between her fingers burns with fighting spirit.

「Mou, how many times we fought one-on-one already…… okay. I won’t show mercy!」

Eiri also looks fired up enough.

「Now, come!!」
「Game on nanodesu!!」

Uoooo!!

The battle against the last Baba starts with a fire burning in their eyes.

「…… Do you think I would fall for such trap?」

This nanodesu! Whaat!

I chuckle to myself while watching the two girls playing cards.

It’s not like we are just playing around.

We need to secure necessary funds in order to build the Onsen Hotel.

We are starting with the development of『Playing Cards』.

Same as with the onsen, the pleasure of playing cards also doesn’t exist in this world.

There are various card games, but their rules are more difficult than playing cards which are not difficult to approach.

Card games are not for common people, but for nobles.

There’s such a trend.

Therefore, I have zeroed in on an easy card game that masses can enjoy,『Playing Cards』.

Even the commoners will be able to purchase the playing cards and enjoy various games.

I am convinced that this will sell.

I have prepared 53 paper plates and borrowed Tina’s help to build the cards.

Because the design is done by hand, I can’t deny that it looks cheap, but there’s no problem whatsoever by using it to play.

Old Maid, Stress, Sevens, Grand Millionaire……

The rules of famous playing card games are in my head, so I can write it down.

The manual and instructions are thorough.

It seems that the playing card app I downloaded to my smartphone was useful.

I didn’t have any friends, but playing against the computer was fun.

「Yatta! Victory nodesu!」

「Ku…… to think that this me would hesitate in the decisive moment……!!」

Next thing I know, Tina and Eiri finished their battle.

It seems that Tina is the winner.

「Then, let’s do some sales promotion, at last」

I collect the cards, straighten my collar and stand up.

I have an appointment today with Eiri’s merchant acquaintance.

The name is Lisbeth and apparently in the castle town she is a known prominent wealthy person.

The meeting place is an expensive hotel in the town, I should depart soon.

「Please do you best nanodesu!」

Tina waves her hand.

How adorable.

「Liz is still young, but her eyes are reliable. Takuma-dono, I wish you luck at business」
「Yes, I will sell at high price」

This will be my first time doing business talk so I’m quite tense, but I’m quite excited to see how much value does a product created with my modern knowledge has in this world.

「Ah, should I bring this with me?」

I take out a certain thing from the backpack that came with me from Japan and put it inside my pocket.

Then, I leave the church.