Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 549: Respective Responses

All around the Sanctuary, hungover people were passed out drunk here and there.

As to be expected, the Dwarves were cleaning up after the feast as if nothing happened.

Naturally, Undine and the rest of the Great Spirits wouldn’t suffer from a hangover, and so were functioning like normal.

What I do know is that Papeck-san found out that the children had been born. Of course he would. Baby products lined the Capital store, so he knew that Sophia and the other were pregnant. As such, with the passing days and months, it was only natural that they would give birth.

The shop manager in charge of our Capital store had sent word to us that Papeck-san was coming to the Sanctuary to congratulate us.

Even though there was no need to come all the way to the Sanctuary to congratulate us, but Papeck-san himself was coming.

Because of that, I couldn’t say much because the information leaked to the important people of the country.

Royal Castle, Valkyra Kingdom

Valkyra Kingdom’s Prime Minister Simon obtained practically accurate information from the intelligence division regarding the Papeck Company President’s movements.

「The Papeck Company President is transporting a large amount of packages to the Sanctuary?」

「Yes. And the store that Iruma-dono operates in the Royal Capital is marketing several products for infants.」

「…… Iruma-dono is having a child?」

「Highly likely……」

Even Simon thought that any toy related goods would sell well. If toy-related goods were included in the product list, it would be natural to assume that they were developed out of necessity for Takumi.

「I must consult with His Majesty, but we must prepare a congratulatory item.」

「Then I will tail the Papeck Company President.」

「Umu, use my name if need be. Get as much information as possible.」

「Ha! By your command.」

Once the head of the intelligence unit gave his report and left, Simon quickly made his way to King Valkyra to inform him.

Takumi is the most important person to Valkyra Kingdom. They have built up some good rapport with him, but Simon thought that they shouldn’t become complacent with strengthening it.

「Mhmm, I should tell His Majesty first. This is a good chance to further strengthen our bond with Iruma-dono.」

Simon walked faster to hold a private audience with King Valkyra.

This matter must be kept confidential. It was clear that trouble would come about if those pesky nobles learn of it.

At the same time, Simon began preparing to make his way to the Sanctuary personally. Simon decided that he would give his congratulations personally, and settle his duties ahead of schedule in order to do so.

The Royal Castle was not the only one surveilling the movements of the Papeck Company.

Papeck was mainly collecting gifts around the Royal Capital as a congratulatory gift for Takumi, but the main branch in Volton was also gathering some from the borderlands.

Papeck also had trouble with coming up with gifts for Takumi. Nothing can compare to the food and condiments from the Sanctuary. In general, even the expensive magic devices were things Takumi made himself. Even expensive dresses from the Capital were inferior to the Sanctuary clothing made from the threads produced by Kaede.

And so, Papeck was presenting everyday clothing, underclothing, and daily necessities for the residents of the Sanctuary.

There are various artisans in the Sanctuary, but they are often treated as high class merchandise. Ready-made clothing was not common in this world, any number of clothing that could be worn by ordinary commoners would be appreciated.

Papeck also collected dairy products such as cheese, as well as egg-laying birds similar to chickens.

The Sanctuary has the potential for dairy and poultry farming, and it is actually being done in a small scale, but it could not be said that it was enough to satisfy the demand of the Sanctuary. Takumi also bought animals for livestock from the Papeck Company. This time, he decided to bring chickens that don’t require much space to raise.

Papeck also knew that Takumi creates egg based desserts, so he was certain that Takumi would be happy with the chickens.

And so, the Papeck Company’s caravan travelled from the Royal Capital and arrived at Volton, then more carriages extended the line and they departed for Wedgefort.

The people who witnessed this noticed that this was headed in the direction of the Sanctuary. They couldn’t be sure if it was a normal trade or not, but Margrave Volton was aware that Takumi’s store had recently been selling baby products. With that in mind, it was easy to deduce what the actions of the Papeck Company signify.

Inside the Volton castle, the lord presiding over this estate, Godwin, and his chamberlain, Xervus, were in the middle of a discussion, brainstorming ideas.

「It seems a child has been born to Iruma-dono.」

「Yes. I believe that to be so.」

「……finding a congratulatory gift is challenging.」

「Yes. Iruma-sama is capable of obtaining most things he desires by himself.」

「Hmm, ah, right. How about some Treant Wood?」

「That is a wonderful idea, milord. Iruma-sama is able to gather Treant himself, but he has become busy. Coming to the Forest of Death to hunt them himself would be too time consuming, surely he would be pleased with this.」

「Ohh, excellent. I’ve heard that the Sanctuary has become more populated and the number of buildings have increased. He’ll be in want of any amount of durable Treant Wood.」

As a result, Margrave Volton gave Takumi a large number of Treant Wood, though it was questionable whether such a gift was appropriate for the celebration of a child’s birth.

Takumi, whose stock in the Item Box was diminishing, was overjoyed by this gift.

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