Read Novel Full Vol 21 Chapter 15
Vol 21 Chapter 15
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Chapter 15 – Camille, Loosen the Purse String
While we were carefree and enjoying our camping trip on a tropical island, Camille-san was busy negotiating with the important people of the country and the guild. Camille-san seemed to be the type of person who gets absorbed in her work, and even though she was exhausted, she was happily working with only her mental strength. Out of concern for her, we decided to give Camille-san a day off in the name of work.
Camille’s point of view
“Wataru-san, isn’t this the best room?”
The room Wataru-san showed me was the best room on the ship, even though I didn’t know its name because I hadn’t been appointed as a staff member yet.
“That’s right. I want you to experience the best of this ship, so please take care of it.”
Wataru-san replied while his eyes wandered a bit.
Wataru-san, you’re so easy to understand.
Maybe it’s because he felt guilty for forcing this job on me, or maybe he was really worried about my health and prepared this meeting for me?
I didn’t notice it at first, but he looked at me nervously, he looked at me restlessly, and when I showed signs of getting worked up, he gave me a worried look… I’d say it was 10% guilt and 90% concern.
As for the guilt, there’s no need for that. It’s more of a problem when the easy-to-understand Wataru-san comes out to negotiate. But I don’t say that.
As a merchant, I’m not nice enough to clear up misunderstandings that could be to my advantage.
Still, he’s really easy to understand, and that worries me. He doesn’t hide his sexual desires at all… Well, it seems like he doesn’t want to hide them, but if he wants to call himself a merchant, he should try a little harder in other areas.
“I understand. I’ll make sure to experience this wonderful room.”
“Huh? Oh, that’s a good thing to do. But… you don’t have to try too hard. I think you’ll be fine just being yourself, Camille-san.”
“Is that so? Then I’ll do just that.”
Wataru-san, don’t look like you’re happy with how well I’ve been able to lead you. It makes it difficult for me to respond.
“So, what do you want to do now? You can take your time and check out the room, or you can check out the facilities.”
Since we’re staying the night, it’s enough to check out the room at night. Then I think I’ll go to the beauty salon. Since there are customers at the Castle, it’s not easy to use it even on vacation.
Still, the beauty salon is wonderful, so I use it at least once a month at night. I go with Donatella, Bella-san, Flora, and the other female employees.
I want to use the beauty salon as much as possible because it’s a time of bliss, but it’s not easy. Let’s enjoy myself to my heart’s content today.
“I want to check the beauty salon.”
“Okay, shall I appoint Ines and Felicia to the staff?”
For a moment, Wataru-san thought about becoming an employee himself.
“Yes, I’m sorry for Ines and Felicia, but could you do it?”
Even though the Saporabi-chan is comfortable and effective, the quality is still higher when it’s done by hand.
The beauticians at the Castle have improved their skills a lot, and the customer reviews are good. I can’t expect them to be that good, but still, their treatments are more thorough than Saporabi-chan’s.
…Now that I think about it, the staff appointments are a bit strange. I wonder why the knowledge is coming into my head?
…Let’s not think about it too deeply because it’s a bit scary. The Ship Summoning skill is even more abnormal than the staff appointments.
“Yes, I don’t mind.”
“I don’t have a problem either.”
“Then I’ll make Ines and Felicia staff members. Since we are short of staff, I’ll make Marina and the others staff as well. Would you like to receive treatment with them?”
The three girls called by Wataru-san nodded their heads. They will probably have more opportunities to get treatments than me, but still, as women, they won’t let this opportunity pass them by, will they? Beauty salons have an enchanting charm.
We went to the salon, guided by Wataru-san.
Still, it’s quite different from the Castle. Both are luxurious, but the concepts seem to be completely different.
If you think of the Castle as a festival-like, extraordinary experience, then the Chris seems to be pursuing the elegant everyday life that adults desire.
The Castle also has a lot of adult customers, so I think the Chris will be able to satisfy them as well, but if you think of it as a business, the Castle seems to be more likely to get people to spend money.
The customers who come on the ship are wealthy people, so their wallets are looser for extraordinary experiences than for the pursuit of an elegant everyday life.
“Well then, please enjoy the beauty treatment. I’ll be playing with Rimu and the others, so please call me when you’re done.”
After looking like he wanted to stay with us for a moment, Wataru-san leaves the shop with Rimu-chan and the others.
He may be a gentleman when he leaves, but why does he show his desire before? It’s such a waste.
Well, it’s okay. Wataru-san booked the whole beauty course for us, so it would be a shame if we didn’t enjoy it to the fullest.
It felt good. It felt really good.
I was a little embarrassed because the people I consulted were Ines-san and Felicia-san, but the face, body, relaxation, everything.
The Castle had different treatment methods, equipment, and chemicals, but it’s hard to say which is better.
After the experience, the skin on my face seemed more moisturized on the Chris, but there are bound to be individual differences, so it’s not really possible to make an absolute assessment.
If I had to make a decision as a merchant, I’d include both in my options and let customers try both for themselves… Oh, I see the Chris can’t be included in regular shipping.
I’m terribly disappointed, but I can’t ignore Wataru-san’s wishes.
So that means I won’t have many opportunities to board the Chris, right?
I feel that if I ask Wataru-san, he might let me on board, but it’s not the way for a merchant to just rely on hope.
Right, let’s compare the stores next time. I’ll stock up on beauty products like cosmetics that can’t be found in the Castle.
I’ve been saving up my wages, which I don’t get to use very often. This time, I’ve prepared a lot of them because it’s a long trip. I’ve never had a chance to use them before, but now the time has finally come.
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Camille-san’s expression is so bright that it seems full of determination.
Why is that?
The other women who have experienced the full course of the beauty treatment are completely relaxed, and their skin glows with charm, right?
Well, Camille-san is becoming wonderfully beautiful, too…
“Wataru-san, next, we’d like to check out the shops, starting with the cosmetics shop. Is that okay?”
“Huh? Oh, yes, that’s fine.”
I was thinking about having lunch next, but I guess it doesn’t matter. There’s still some time left.
I guess I’m an idiot for thinking it wouldn’t matter.
The appointment of Ines and Felicia as shop assistants set off a storm of questions, and the women made a lot of noise, but they were serious. Especially Camille-san was incredibly serious.
I’m playing quietly in the corner of the store with Rimu, Pent, and Fuu-chan, who have taken refuge with us. It’s dangerous to mix with the women now.
Still, the determined look on Camille-san’s face was the look of someone who was expecting a shopping spree here. I think the strong people who are about to go bargain shopping probably have that look as well.
But if she goes shopping while she’s so excited, I’m sure she’ll be able to relieve some of the stress on her mind. It’s a case of ‘all’s well that ends well.’
I put Rimu on top of Fuu-chan and then the smaller Pent on top of it.
Hmm, it looks kind of cool. I thought of it as a Kagami mochi, but with Pent instead of the mandarin orange, it almost looks like a Chinese-style ornament.
Still, looking at it like this, you can see how much Rimu has grown. When I first met him, he was the size of a fist, but now he’s about half the size of a normal slime.
Hmm, I wonder what the growth mechanism is for slime? They’re supposed to be monsters, so you’d think they’d grow fast, but Rimu’s growth is slow.
Well, level-wise, he’s growing incredibly fast… Hmm? Is it because of the sudden leveling and evolution?
I’m a little worried, but since he’s gradually getting bigger and there’s nothing wrong with his stats, I guess I have to trust that everything’s okay.
Unfortunately, there are no doctors in this world who can examine slime. Hmm, maybe God can do something?
I’ll ask Creator God-sama the next time I go to the divine realm. It’s dangerous to approach him right now with all the things he has on his mind.
“Wataru, I’m hungry.”
I was lost in thought, watching Rimu and the others, when I was called. I looked up and saw Carla-san looking at me with a sad expression on her face.
I looked at my watch and saw that it was past noon. It’s not that Carla-san isn’t interested in beauty products, but eating is more important.
I looked at the women who were getting excited and thought it was time to stop shopping and go eat.
A smart guy might be able to join them and take the lead, but that’s not going to happen to me. And it looks like the shopping will take another hour.
In front of me are the women enjoying their shopping, and next to me is a dejected Carla-san, hungry and depressed. This is a huge problem.
“…Carla, shall we go and eat?”
In the end, I’ll leave the girls alone and go eat with Carla-san, Rimu, and the others.
Camille-san’s inspection is just an excuse, so it’s okay if they join us after they’ve finished shopping.
“Yeah, I want to eat a hamburger today.”
“Got it.”
If it’s a hamburger, the ones at the American-style cafe are delicious, so we’ll go there.
I wrapped Pent around my neck, and then I put Rimu and Fuu-chan on it… Rimu and Fuu-chan were already on both of Carla-san’s shoulders.
That’s right, you can eat more when you’re with Carla-san.
I don’t restrict myself either, but Rimu and Fuu-chan seem to be happier when they can eat a lot together. It’s a little sad, but I have to give up because my stomach is normal size.
Well, let’s eat quickly and then work on refreshing Camille-san.
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