Items made in the downtown workshop were exhibited in the second auction hall but since they were sold at normal price, I ignored them.
It's fine as along as they're in the black unrelated to me.
After finishing the paperwork, I drink the tea made by the new slave maid to quench my thirst.
I put some Mont Blanc cake as the tea cake for the executives.
I got it from Lulu with some nice chestnuts.
"Kuro-sama, I am sorry for the impudent request beforehand, but do you know the current position of a person called Toril?"
The manager unusually asked that.
The name doesn't sound familiar.
I searched the territory that's under direct control of the king on the map, and found that there were one in the nearby village, one in a junction town, and one in the mountains of the royal capital's outskirt. It seems they're the only three with the name.
"It's not that I don't know, but what is it for?"
"Knowing the location of that person is a requirement to secure the cooperation of a potent collaborator."
--I see, he's the link needed to create a collaborator for Echigoya Firm.
There is no need to hesitate if the manager appraises them as a [Potent Collaborator].
"I don't mind, but how old is this Toril?"
"Yes, he's a 11 year old boy."
"That one is in the cave in the mountains north-northwest of the Royal Capital. Do you need a map?"
"Y-yes, if it's possible...."
I draw it on the paper that Tifaliza's handed.
Drawing the contour line would be better, but then it wouldn't be like a fantasy world's map, so I stopped myself.
I take another piece and draw the map for the inside of the cave.
"I don't know what you'll use it for, but there are lethal traps on this point, so tell it to the other party."
"Yes, I understand."
I obviously overdid it, but since I can erase Kuro's position anytime, there's no problem--.
If I get involved in something troublesome, I can make it so that Kuro dies in a fight with a demon lord.
Of course, I'll perform as the demon lord that defeats Kuro myself.
--I thought of some stupid thing, but the manager probably will manage how much information will be given to the other party.
She knows that I hate troublesome things, so I'm sure she will do it well.
When I was hesitating whether to ask for another refill, my ears heard an auditory hallucination.
--Pipiru, piru.
"Kuro-sama, is that bird Kuro-sama's pet?"
The manager puts her hands on her cheeks and asks.
There's a jade colored bird resting on the overcoat rack before her field of vision.