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Chapter 356: Disguise

The dance practice ended, and tea time was also over. The time was just a little past three in the afternoon. There’s still time left.

“When Rosalia finishes the door-closing mechanism she’s making, let’s deliver it to Alex, my older brother.”

“Understood. I’ll finish it right away!”

“Don’t rush…”

Before I could finish saying everything, Rosalia and Mira rushed toward the workshop with such force it seemed like they might make a buzzing sound. Behind them, Lelie was hurriedly chasing after them.

I’ve been causing Lelie a lot of trouble. I might need to bring her something as an apology next time.

“Then, until Rosalia finishes her work, let’s go to the compounding room. We need to check if we have the materials for the sunscreen cream.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of new potion it will be.”

Fabienne was smiling happily. It seems she’s taken quite an interest in magic potions, which makes me happy. Maybe she’s been wanting sunscreen for a while. For women, sunburn is like a natural enemy.

I should prepare this for the knights as well. Once it’s completed, I’ll take it to them. It might also be a good idea to sell it through the Heine Trading Company. Things are going to get busy. I’ll watch the situation for now. Depending on how things go, it might be better to sell it as a product exclusive to nobles.

I checked the materials in the compounding room. Hmm, it looks like we’ll manage. The quality of the materials seems decent, so I think it’ll be fine. It was a good idea to gather a variety of mineral-based materials when making the detergent.

It seems I should have ordered some additional milky-white stone, the key material for the sunscreen cream.

“We’re going to make the sunscreen cream with these materials, huh? I never would have thought stones would be used as materials.”

“It’s an idea you don’t come across easily. Even though it’s a stone, it’s not for an oral medicine—it’s for something you apply to your skin.”

“Is it like a lotion?”

“You can think of it as something similar.”

When I said that, Fabienne seemed to understand. Just as I was about to start making the cream, Lelie rushed in.

“Um, Lord Julius, the door-closing mechanism is finished.”

“It’s already done? I guess I should say ‘as expected’… Got it, I’ll head there right away.”

Lelie bowed and then left again. She seems to be running around quite a bit.

“I’ve been putting Lelie through a lot of trouble.”

“That’s not the case at all. She seems to really enjoy it, despite everything. I enjoy it as well.”

“Well, if that’s the case, that’s good.”

I couldn’t help but smile wryly. If Nero is enjoying every day, then that’s fine, right? I’ll just choose to think that way.

When I headed to the workshop with Fabienne, Rosalia flew over to us as if she had been waiting.

“Big Brother, look! It’s finished! We’re going to install it at the Heine Trading Company now, right? Can I go with you?”

“Of course. Let’s go together. And we’ll need to show Brother Alex the door-closing mechanism you made, and brag about it.”

“I’m looking forward to it!”

While Rosalia was getting ready to go out, I decided to check the operation of the door-closing mechanism just in case. Hmm, it seems like there’s no problem. Rosalia’s skill as a magic tool maker seems to be reaching an incredible level.

In the meantime, Nero had arranged for the carriage. There’s no need to worry about transportation now. What’s left is…

“Kyuu…”

“Mira wants to come along too, right?”

“Kyuu.”

What should I do? Is it okay to take the Holy Dragon to the Heine Trading Company? It feels like it would cause quite a commotion if someone finds out… Oh, I’ve got it! I’ll disguise them! I’ll make Mira look like a puppy. I’ll hide their prominent horns with a scarf, and their tail… well, it’s so thick, it’s definitely not going to look like a dog.

“Nero, what do you think? Do they look like a puppy?”

“It might be a bit much…”

“Thought so.”

Well, it can’t be helped. Then it’s Plan B. I gently patted Mira’s drooping head.

“Mira, shrink down. That way, people might think you’re just a stuffed animal.”

“Kyuu!”

In no time at all, Mira shrank down. The sight of Mira, now the size of a squirrel instead of a puppy, made the women scream in delight.

“So cute!”

Mira was being smothered with affection. While their usual puppy form is adorable, their new palm-sized form adds a doll-like cuteness. This should work, right? I can just put them in my breast pocket. Or Rosalia can hold them.

“Lord Julius, the preparations for departure are complete.”

“Alright, then let’s head to the Heine Trading Company. I’m sure Brother Alex will be surprised.”

He’s been looking lonely ever since Daniela, my sister-in-law, left. We need to visit the Heine Trading Company frequently to cheer him up.

It didn’t take much time to reach the Heine Trading Company. The road leading there is well-maintained, with cobblestone streets just like the main road. If it were asphalt, it would be faster, but I won’t do that.

Instead of heading to the workshop, we went straight to the Heine Trading Company building. It seems the staff didn’t expect us to come again, as they were quite surprised. They led us to my brother’s office.

“Oh, Julius, you came again?”

“Brother Alex!”

“Huh? Rosalia?”

My brother was surprised to see Rosalia appear from behind me. He quickly ran over and lifted her up with a very happy expression. I’m glad I brought Rosalia.

It seems my brother didn’t expect Rosalia to come. It’s a bit far from the mansion, and even if Rosalia came to the Heine Trading Company, there wouldn’t be much for her to do. It seems he had calculated that Rosalia wouldn’t be coming.

“I’m glad you came, Rosalia. So, what’s all this? What’s going on?”

“Exactly what you’re thinking. Rosalia has finished making the door-closing mechanism for the Heine Trading Company, so we’re here to install it.”

Upon hearing this, Brother Alex shook his head in disbelief, as if he couldn’t quite believe it.

“Rosalia’s talent as a magic tool maker is terrifying. It’s like I’ve got two Juliuses now.”

Wait, brother, why the sigh? Could it be that you think there’s now one more troublesome person around? How rude.

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