This time, the answer came from below, and the grandson lowered his gaze again.

“What kind of contract?”

“A water mill.”

“Then you can use it without a contract. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You can use the waterwheel whenever you want, as long as you pay for it.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I know, but I’d still like to sign a contract, and I’ll pay for it up front as a down payment.”

“A down payment?”

The grandson looked surprised. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Why would he walk up to a small mill with a single water wheel and make a down payment?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The grandson’s head spun, but his mouth was open.

“How far did you look?”

“About how much?”

Eisel held up two fingers. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Two silver coins? It wasn’t a lot of money, but something was missing. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The grandson’s mouth watered.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Is this enough to make it a monopoly?”

The old man’s eyes widened as he listened to the conversation, rubbing his eyes in disbelief at the sudden appearance of the gold coins. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The old man pushed his grandson out of the way, saying, “What’s wrong with you?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Yes, of course you can. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.If you tell me the date you want, I can give you the whole week, or even ten days!”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Beoric and the grandson shared an awkward laugh as the old man spat out the polite honorific, the colloquialisms obliterated from his mouth like a habit.

Eisel smirked and held out the contract and the pouch of gold coins she had prepared. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The old man checked the gold coins and signed the contract.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“We’ll set the date later, right?”

“Yes. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’ll tell you!”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Okay, I’ll look forward to hearing from you!”

The old man tucked the bag of gold coins into his arms, a smile curving his wrinkled mouth.

Eisel bowed and left the mill curtsying. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Beoric glanced back to check on the last mill, then looked down at Eisel.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Come on, Eisel. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Is it really necessary to buy all these mills?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Sure. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You’ll see when you get there. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Besides that, where are those other places I told you about?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I have a wagon ready.”

“Then let’s go!”

Eisel grinned and tugged at Béoric’s hand. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Béoric watched her silver hair sway as she dragged him along.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

What the hell is she thinking about that small head?

Unable to keep up with his daughter’s thoughts, Béoric could not help but be drawn to her hand.

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Eisel, who was preparing to leave out, looked in surprise at Lancia, who had opened the carriage door to reveal herself.

“Eisel!!!”

As soon as she stepped out of the carriage, Lancia hugged Eisel and looked sad. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Lancia rubbed her head against her soft silver hair, then grabbed her shoulders and pulled away slightly.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“What’s going on?”

“What?”

“You haven’t attended class in two weeks! And you haven’t contacted me. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I thought something had happened to Eisel!”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Lancia rolled her eyes as she scanned Aizel’s body.

“And I thought that bastard was planning to do something to Aizel, and I was determined to grab him and smash him to pieces for all I was worth…….”

“Calm down, Lancia, calm down. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It didn’t happen.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“……Really?”

“Uh, really. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Nothing happened.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Lancia stared at Eisel’s face, who nodded calmly, then narrowed her brow.

“Then why weren’t you in class?”

“Something came up.”

“Work?”

Lancia tilted her head. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel stretched out a finger nonchalantly and pointed to the open warehouse. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It was small, an unused stable that had been converted into a makeshift warehouse, and they moved grain into it.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Lancia glanced at the busy porters and asked them questions.

“What do they have to do with Eisel not showing up?”

“Why, you know, that assignment Duke gave me the other day? That’s it?”

“That?”

“Yes.”

To Lancia’s still-young eyes, there seemed to be no connection between carrying those grains, Eisel’s absence from class, and the assignment.

“What the hell is that?” Lancia stared at the grain, then glanced back at Eisel.

“By any chance, slaves……?”

“No, don’t be silly, it’s been years since slavery was abolished.”

“Well?”

“Well, it’s a long and complicated story, but the canteen?”

“What’s a concession stand?”

A word too difficult. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel tried again to explain it to an eight-year-old. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.After listening to Aizel’s explanation, Lancia nodded briefly and opened her mouth.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Ah, so you’re saying you stockpiled a lot of grain to make bread?”

“Sort it off. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It might work out.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel smirked, and Lancia’s eyes twinkled. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Lancia’s tiny hand was almost there instantly, and then Eisel’s.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“It’s going to be great!”

“Well, is it?”

“YAY! Of course! I’ve never met anyone smarter than Eisel in my life, so it’s going to work out!”

Aizel smirked at Lancia’s dialect. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.After releasing Lancia, Aizel patted her on the head.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Smiling shyly at the small touch, Lancia ducked her head and with a small “Ouch!” walked back to the carriage to retrieve the paper.

“Here’s your report card! I know I don’t have to bring it to you, but I thought I’d bring it anyway.”

“Thank you.”

The difference in their grades was obvious enough that she didn’t need to see it. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.As Eisel took the report card, Lancia opened her mouth cautiously.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“And Belen told me to come by tomorrow if you’re free.”

“A teacher? Why?”

“I don’t know, he just asked me to tell you that.”

Why would Belen seek me out? Eisel tilted her head in puzzlement. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.There must have been something wrong with the test. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel tried to think of a reason why Belen would want to see her, but she couldn’t come up with anything, so she just nodded.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“More than that, Aizel. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Where else are you heading?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Uh, yeah. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I have somewhere to go.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Can I come with you?”

“You can follow me, but it’s dangerous.”

“It’s okay!”

Eisel glanced at the beaming Lancia and then toward the carriage. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Glancing at the flying knight standing in the carriage, Eisel muttered, “I guess we don’t need to bring the mercenaries then…….,” before taking Lancia’s hand.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Then let’s go.”

* * *

“Eisel…….”

Lancia’s voice shook like a newborn goat as she called out to Eisel, her shoulders slumping under the harsh glares that pierced her everywhere. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel patted Lancia’s shoulder and looked ahead.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The dark, dingy tavern, not a pleasant place to be, had been filled with dark men since early morning. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The men, who had been drinking and talking loudly since broad daylight, did not like the arrival of a girl who did not belong here.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

With a drink in each hand and a cigarette hanging from their mouths, the girls look aristocratic.

She can’t help but stare. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel stood in front of a young man reading a newspaper with Lancia tucked into a product. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.When Eisel stopped, the man untangled his arms and lowered the cigarette into his mouth.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The man’s brown eyes swept up and down Eisel and Lancia, and then his upper body leaned forward.

“What is it?”

“Are you Rebecca?”

“That’s my wife. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But how do you know my wife? Are you the one I’m hiding?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The man’s face crumpled into a grimace, and Lancia, who had been hiding behind him, disappeared behind Eisel’s back.

“No, no. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’m afraid there is no such birth secret.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I’m glad to hear that. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It is Randol.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The man introduced himself and shake Eisel’s hand. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Eisel took the man’s hand, which was much larger than hers, shook it lightly, and smiled wryly.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I heard you’re the most famous bootlegger in the capital, is that correct?”

“Who told you that?”

“It’s written in bold letters right there in front of me.”

[selling the highest quality and cheapest booze in the capital].

Randol gasped as he remembered the phrase he’d written.

“But why do you ask? Why do you need bootlegging, too? You’re a nobleman, apparently, and I don’t think you need cheap bootlegging like this.”

“On the contrary, I thought you might need me.”

“……what?”

Randol stared blankly at Eisel’s question for a moment before answering too late. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aisel’s words caused the nearby drinkers, who had been listening to their conversation, to jump up from their seats. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.They also tossed down their appetizers.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“That scumbag!”

“I knew you had a thing for girls way back, but this is unacceptable.”

“I told you, he’s going to die one day. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Beat him to death!”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“You crazy psycho!”

These were all pretty normal reactions that you wouldn’t expect from a bunch of guys who’d been sitting in a bar all morning drinking crack.

Randall rose from his seat, embarrassed by his sudden psychotic fire baptism.

“That’s enough……!!!”

“What are you doing?”

Just then, the foot behind him scurried up, revealing a gorgeous woman. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She scanned the bar interior and narrowed her eyes.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“What are you doing?”

“Rebecca, I’m glad you’re here. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Those young girls came up to see what that asshole was doing out there and asked if he needed anything.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“What?”

A gruff man with a scruffy beard snarled at Rebecca.

Rebecca, stunned by the story, glanced back and forth between my husband, Randol, and Eisel, who was standing in front of him, and slowly approached.

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