Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 529: This is all too sudden

In the place we were showed by Papeck-san, there was a three-story building that was not too big and not too small.

「My apologies. Takumi-sama, as this is for the establishment of your own trading company, I wanted to prepare an even more magnificent building for you, but there would be some particular folk that would yap about a new company suddenly having a large shop at the Capital......

「No, it’s no problem at all. I was never really planning on having a varied selection, and it would be too difficult to employ people if the shop is too big.」

This was really what I thought. It might be a small building to Papeck-san, but it was impressive enough for me, and Akane and Sophia thought the same thing.

「It gives me peace of mind if you say that.」 I will show you inside right away.」

「Thank you.」

We went inside at Papeck-san’s lead, and while the exterior was also beautiful, the interior was quaint without looking outdated.

「It’s spacious enough.」

「Actually, the back door connects to the warehouse, so it would be convenient for keeping stock. The second floor can be used as the offices, and the 3rd floor can be used as the housing for the employees.」

「It leaves nothing to be desired.」

Apparently, there was a warehouse in the back, and the property seems to include it, so it was larger than we had first expected.

「By the way, does it have a basement?」

「My apologies. There is no basement, but Takumi-sama, there would be no problem if you yourself make one.」

I was planning on placing a Teleport Gate in the basement, so I’m glad I got approval to make one.

The shop obviously had the storefront, the second floor had office space, and the third floor could be redecorated into the employees living space. It had a very neat interior. The toilets and bathrooms were fitted with the latest magic devices, and while there was a water well, the water was supplied by magic devices.

The warehouse was also scrubbed clean, and there were no problems with its space.

「What’s wrong Sophia!?」

Sophia covered her mouth with her hand and rushed to the toilet.

「Ohh!」

「W-what’s going on, Papeck-san!?」

Papeck-san clapped his hands and had a knowing smile. I was bewildered, worrying over Sophia, and when I looked towards Papeck-san for help, his face was saying “You still don’t get it?”.

「I believe it is a matter of congratulations.」

「......eh, congratulations?」

Pan!

「She’s got a baby! Get yourself together! You’re about to be a father!」

「Eh?! A father! UoooOOO!!」

When Akane slapped by back, I came back to my senses.

I guess it wasn’t that strange. We’re a married couple after all. This is a natural course of events.

It will take some time for Papeck-san to find capable people to entrust the shop to, so we parted ways for today.

I teleported back to the Sanctuary with Sophia and Akane. She definitely needed to rest.

But I was even more surprised in the Sanctuary.

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