Read Novel Full Chapter 2372: Purchase of Exclusive Brush ③
Chapter 2372: Purchase of Exclusive Brush ③
Cornelia waited in the carriage for a while, and about 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time, one of the two servants she had stationed at the teleportation gate returned and informed her that Kaito had arrived.
Hearing this, Cornelia stepped out of the carriage and gracefully bowed to Kaito, who was being guided by the other servant.
[Kaito-sama, welcome. Thank you for back at the tea party the other day.]
[Hello, Cornelia-san. No, thank you, not just for the tea party, but also for taking the trouble to guide me today.]
[Please, don’t mention it. Even if indirectly, it is delightful that a business associated with our family has caught Kaito-sama's attention.]
As she exchanged light greetings and looked at Kaito, Cornelia felt a surge of astonishment internally.
(W- What amazing clothing…… Such an extremely simple design, yet it seems to have been crafted by an artisan of incredible skill…… Even I, who have some confidence in judging garments, cannot tell what materials were used. I’m certain the fabric is extraordinary, but I have no idea what it could be…… As expected of Kaito-sama. I thought I wore decent clothes myself, but this is on an entirely different level.)
For reference, the outfit Kaito was currently wearing was a full set given to him by Alice on his birthday. Since it was also Kaito’s birthday, Alice had put considerable effort into making it.
The clothes were made with theoretically top-quality materials created by Makina, materials that would otherwise be impossible, and though at first glance, it looked like an ordinary outfit, anyone with a keen eye, like Cornelia, would be completely overwhelmed by it.
[Cornelia-san, your outfit has great taste. It’s calm and elegant, yet the design feels refined. It really suits you.][Thank you. This outfit was made using the traditional methods of the Empire while incorporating trends from the Hydra Kingdom. But even more than my outfit, Kaito-sama’s clothes are truly extraordinary. Simple, yet every detail reflects careful thought.]
[I received it as a gift, but I like it myself.]
As she lightly thanked him for the compliment and praised his outfit in return, Cornelia noted that such exchanges were common in high society. It was customary, when praised, to compliment the other person’s attire, so this interaction was familiar to her…… but Kaito’s words struck her with renewed astonishment.
(……A gift? Judging by appearances, this must have cost multiple white gold coins…… Depending on the materials, it could easily be tens of coins…… As expected, Kaito-sama is astonishing. I must redouble my focus……)
Reaffirming Kaito’s remarkable nature, Cornelia braced herself even more. At that moment, Kaito, as if remembering something, appeared holding a magic box.
[Oh, right. Since you’re guiding me today, I brought a little gift as thanks.]
[A gift? Oh, I’m sorry if it caused you any trouble.]
[Errr, I heard Cornelia-san has pets, so this is a shampoo I habitually use for my monsters. I was thinking you might have some large-sized monsters, so I brought a bit extra…… Is it okay to give it to you here?]
[Yes, I also have a magic box, so that’s fine.]
[Then, I’ll take it out now.]
Hearing Cornelia’s words, Kaito took out a large wooden box, and Cornelia touched it, placing it into her magic box.
Although she maintained a composed expression as she accepted it, Cornelia’s mind was far from calm.
(The shampoo Kaito-sama habitually uses for pets? C- Could it be the one he mentioned at the tea party, with a small amount of Fruits of the World Tree added? I thought it would be rude not to accept it, but the value of this thing is just too incredible…… n- no, calm down. It’s not necessarily the one made with Fruits of the World Tree. Kaito-sama is very particular about pets, so it’s not strange for him to use several different kinds of shampoo.)
The value of a shampoo containing Fruits of the World Tree was, without question, extraordinary. Considering that it was made directly by Alice, it could even be said that Kaito was the only person in the world to possess it.
[……U- Umm, Kaito-sama. This shampoo, could it be the one you mentioned at the tea party before?]
[No, that would have been fine too, but I heard that one with a small amount of Fruits of the World Tree can be unsuitable for some monsters, so this is a different one. I usually use about three types of shampoo, and this is one of them. Since compatibility with materials may vary depending on the monster, I also prepared a note with the ingredients, please use it on the ones it’s safe for.]
[Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Indeed, the Fruit of the World Tree contains strong healing properties and Nature Magic, so there would certainly be monsters that are sensitive to it…… Hyiih!]
[Cornelia-san?]
[A- Ahh, no, it’s nothing.]
Cornelia gave a quick glance at the note she received from Kaito and let out a small squeak. For on it were listed a huge number of rare materials, even she would have difficulty acquiring some of them.
(Magic Flowers' extract, Sky Flowers' extract, the oil of a Peerage-ranking High Treant, honey of Vask Hornets…… and all the other ingredients are extremely rare…… Awawawa, this isn’t a gift one gives as a simple thank-you, it’s definitely not something you give just for an introduction, Kaito-sama!)
Of course, Cornelia’s inner cry did not reach Kaito.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [……Can he really secure enough of such rare materials to use that shampoo regularly……?]
? ? ? : [No, Kaito-san does have Gods in Trinia who can produce unlimited amounts of any material that exists…… and well, all the shampoos Kaito-san buys, I…… no, Alice-chan prepares them.]
Serious-senpai : [……How does she do that?]
? ? ? : [Well, once she makes one, she can just copy the rest with Factory Gear…… It’s not useful in combat, but Makina’s Heart Tool is surprisingly convenient……]