<span>“I can’t tell you about my ns. — But I still hope you’ll help me in the future, should I ever need the Aria Trading Company.”


    <i><span>When I told him that, the lips of the man who had once been my boss was distorted into a smile.</i>


    <span>“You’re being funny, Young Lady. Without credibility and just contractual; it’s not even clear how much profit there is – it’s one of those promises that merchants hate to make.


    <span>“Of course, we’ll arrangepensation every time.”


    <span>“Are we supposed to work without knowing what we’re doing and just believe the word ‘profitable’? Now that’s an idea.”


    <i><span>I know that it would be easier to proceed if I told you everything.</i>


    <i><span>Even so, I had no intention of confiding in him that the Crown Prince of Garkhain will kill his father, the emperor, and will wage war on every nation in a few year’s time, so I’m taking measures to stop him.</i>


    <span>“Listen, youngdy. I trust in my instincts and utilize it to a great extent when I size up someone. But what I value more than that is–”


    <span>“Result and performance.”


    <span>“!”


    <span>Tully’s eyes rounded, as if struck by a void.


    <span>“How did you know that?”


    <span>“From now on, I’ll think of a business that will work in the Royal Capital. If you decide that I am worthy of your trust, will you reconsider it by then?”


    <span>Rishe stared at him and Tully eventually began tough, his shoulders shaking.


    <span>“Hahahaha! That’s great! So if your idea is going to be profitable, I’ll acknowledge it, right? Terrific, that’s exactly my kind of thing!”


    <span>(I know exactly what you mean. If I make this much profit in a few days, you won’t have to think about it.)


    <span>“Be back in a week. I’m looking forward to it, youngdy.”


    <span>“You have my word.”


    <span>Rishe smiled and stood up, emptying her ss.


    <span>“Thank you for sparing the time for this negotiation. Also, when everyone in thepany wakes up tomorrow, try to give them this medicine.”


    <span>“Whoa. What’s this?”


    <span>“I think you will better understand it once you use it.”


    <span>Rishe handed the packet of concoctions to Tully and left the tavern.


    <span>***


    <span>Using a rope hanging over the courtyard, Rishe mbered onto the balcony.


    <span>Even though the inn was less than 10 minutes away from the castle, it was a challenge to sneak out. She retrieved the sheets she used as a rope to leave the room and walked on the balcony. There should be knights on guard outside the door, so she must walk noiselessly.


    <span>(…They must have not noticed that I went out. Maybe, I’ll stay in bed tomorrow morning and just have someone bring me warm water. I should at least get my hair color back before someone finds it strange.)


    <span>With that thought in mind, Rishe opened the ss door to her room and gasped.


    <span>“You’rete.”


    <span>“…”


    <span>Arnold was sitting in the only chair in the room with his legs crossed.


    <strong>T/N: Caught!!! Happy Weekend! </strong>