Chapter 64: Concessions for products that are not related to human life cannot be transferred

　The two queens, who are addicted to hair wash and lotion, naturally ask if there are any in stock.
There are a lot of things that the Avatars developed at the subspace workshop, but I can’t give them out.

　I told Iris I only made 2 liters.
It’s best to eliminate contradictory words and actions as much as possible because there’s Mifa who can detect lies.

　My uncle has a saying, “Anyone who lies repeatedly will eventually die from the lies he tells.” It was a saying he kept nagging me with when I was assigned to the sales department.

“We use it ourselves, so with the amount we have on hand, I can only give you one jar.”

“How long can one jar be used?”

One jar contains about 1 liter.

　Was the squeeze-type shampoo container about 3 ml per squeeze? Normally, I think it’s about 2 squeezes, but since many women in this world have long hair, I think about 3-4 squeezes would be equivalent to an average of 10 ml. 

Since I’m going to give 1000ml, I’ll say it’s exactly 100 times.

“With the length of Queen Camilla’s hair, that’s about 100 times”

“100 times, is it? …it seems like a lot but it’s quite little…with five people using it, it won’t last up to a month.”

Five people? Are they going to use it with people other than themselves?

“But Camilla, not only our daughters but also the maids and vassals who see our hair, won’t be silent?”

    I see, it’s for her daughters ……but, I can’t take care of her maids and vassals, and I don’t want to.

“That’s right…”

Mifa, who was listening quietly, finally snapped.

“Mother, Queen Camilla, you’re becoming a nuisance to Luke!”

Oh, thank you Mifa!

　I’m a former salesman, so I’m not bad at refusing or dodging, but that’s only when I’m on equal footing, and I felt a little hesitant to refuse the two queens, so I’m really grateful.

“That’s right…Hmm, but I don’t want to use anything other than this hair wash anymore…’chira’”

Camilla-san, you actually said “chira” (expectant glance) with your own mouth!

“And we haven’t even used any on Emilia and Natalie yet! It’s a bit awkward for outsiders like mother to use them before Luke’s team members!” 

Mifa, I think it’s sad to treat your real mother as an outsider…still I’m glad she’s protecting me.

“Luke, I understand that it’s a valuable item, but would you please let me and Natalie use it?”

No way! Emilia called out to me!

“♪ Actually, Navi promised to ask master to allow her use them tonight during the viewing class.
She heard about it from Mifa earlier, that’s why she dared talk to you by herself now.
“

“I see.
It’s a good sign that she talked to me.
“

“♪ That’s how attractive this shampoo is for women.”

“Yes, naturally I was going to give it to Emilia and Natalie, but I made it yesterday after dinner, so I couldn’t give it to them last night.”

“Thank you very much!”

 “This mistress too!”

　Diana’s remark attracts everyone’s attention.
By the way, the servants slept early yesterday, so they haven’t taken a bath yet.

“Is that the ancient dragon?”

Queen Milana asked tilting her head.

I wonder if Diana is the only one in the team who hasn’t said hello yet.

“Oh, the introduction was delayed.
This is Diana, the ancient dragon, of the Black Emperor Dragon race, who became my servant in the “Summoning Ceremony” the other day.” ( 

“It’s Diana.
Are you Mifa’s mother? After all, you’re parent and child, it’s no wonder you look alike.”

“I’m sorry, I’m late in greeting you! My name is Milana, the second queen of this country, Mifa’s mother.”

“Excuse me.
My name is Camilla, the first queen.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.”

“Well, you don’t have to be so afraid.
Unless you do something to the Lord, this mistress won’t attack.”

　Saying that here, is like saying  you won’t forgive them if they do something in a roundabout way.

“” I will never do such a thing.
“”

You see, the queens are a little scared.

“Well then, including Hati, Navi, and Spinel, the servants are taking a bath tonight.
At this rate, the shampoo is likely to run out in no time.”

“That’s it! Luke, could you teach the royal pharmacists how to make this shampoo? Then we can use it anytime we want without bothering you.” (Milana)

“Well, it might take a little trouble to teach the royal pharmacists first, but once they learn  it, they can make it on their own without giving you any trouble.”

The two queens are talking about it as if it’s a good idea, but it’s not.

“I can’t do that.”

“”What?””

“Don’t you know why I can’t?”

“”Yes……””

“Mother-in-law Milana, if this shampoo is sold at a store in the royal capital, how much would you pay for it?”

“”Ah!!””

“Do you understand now?”

“Yes, I would buy a jar  for one Mithril coin…”

Eh? Mithril coins! 1 liter of shampoo for 100 million Jenny

I don’t think so, no matter how much you have, 100 million jenny is crazy!

“A Mithril coin is a rip-off, but with aristocratic ladies as the main customers, these will generate enormous wealth.
I’m not trying to make money from treating the labor coughs or other life-threatening things, but I wouldn’t give away the products I’ve worked so hard to develop for free.
“

“I’m sorry Luke.
I was shallow.” (Milana)

“I apologize too.
I didn’t think of the true value of these products.
It’s ridiculous to teach us how to make it.
But this is troublesome…we really want these things so we can’t help it.
Luke, do you have any good suggestions on how we can get it on a regular basis without bothering you? “

　The two queens apologized, and Queen Camilla asked me if I had any good idea because they really wanted it.

　I told them in a roundabout way that I couldn’t give them the recipe for this product, as it involved tremendous interest, but it seems they were able to understand properly.

　If it is only for the members of the group, it won’t be necessary to make it for several months after it’s made once, so I thought it would be better to collect the materials and store them when the required flowers and grasses bloom.

　 “I intend to commercialize it, but as the number of customers increase, I can’t afford to make everything by myself.
So I think it’s better to get some percentage of the profit and leave it to someone else……”

“You mean a consignment sale?” 

“Yes, I could leave it to the royal family since the materials are easily available in the royal capital or the family home of Emilia in the commercial capital, for the same reason…”

“♪ Master, what about Iris’s family home, which is in need of money anyway? 』

“Iris family home? You said it just finally reached the town level a few years ago, do they have any materials? 』

“♪ I looked it up, but it seems that the materials are available in the territory because Iris’s family is the owner of the farmlands in the remote areas there, which is why her father calls himself an agricultural aristocrat.
In the long run, rather than buying the required materials, if you let farmers cultivate what we need, you’ll be able to obtain stable materials at a low cost.
” 

“If you can leave it to me, I will direct themto  make it at the royal palace…what do you think?”

‘Camilla-san, you’re too enthusiastic.’ 

“Hmm… that’s fine… but Iris’s parents’ house is in the country, right?”

I call out to Iris, who was watching this situation from the kitchen.

“Yes.
It’s located in the southeast side of the Forrell territory.
It is about a day’s ride from the city of Forrell.
It was originally a farm area that was cultivated to secure food for the Forrell territory.”

“What’s your father like? Is he a serious person?”

“My dad? Do you want to meet him?”

“I’m thinking of outsourcing the shampoo and lotion from your family.
It’s my way of saying thank you to Iris for taking such good care of me in various ways.”

“Oh! Iris-neechan, you’re too sly! I’m in! I want my house involved too!”

　By the way, Erica said she had a sister relationship with Iris.
I wonder if this is her true personality.

“Is Erica’s parents’ home also a farmland?”

“No, my family has been part of the royal guards of the royal family for generations, so we have a residence by the side of the royal castle and have no territory.”

Ah, she’s back to the usual Erica …

“Then it’s no good.
If I let the farmers of her house grow the plants that will be used as raw materials in the future, I’ll be able to obtain a stable source of materials at low cost, so thinking about the future, I think it’s better to leave the contract to a landlord who owns a farmland.”

“I see, if there’s such a reason, it can’t be helped.” (Erica)

“However, it would be good if Iris’s father is excellent, but if he isn’t, we won’t be able to make a profit and it’s going to be bad, and in the worst case, the recipes would get found by other people’s houses until they lose all value.”

“Iris’s father is excellent.
He was recognized for his achievements in turning some villages into a town in one generation and became a count instead of a viscount.
I don’t think he’ll mess up so badly that someone steals the manufacturing process.” 

Mifa and Erica follow-up with similar content.

“What do you think, Iris?”

“I would be very happy if you could leave it to my home!”

That’s right ~.

It seems that her parents’ house had ordered her to take me in, and this will make Iris stand out.

“We’re going to treat Emilia’s mom on the weekend right? Then I’ll go to you’re parents’ house and meet Count Michael once.
Can you tell your father about it? If I suddenly say he’ll be given the rights to manufacture and sell shampoo, Count Michael may think I’m trying to sell him something strange.
“

“That’s true.
I don’t think he’ll know how good this shampoo is if you don’t actually use it.
I’ll ask my dad to keep his schedule open during the weekend.”

“I wonder if that’s enough.
I’m worried about leaving it to only one aristocrat, so I’d like to ask Duke Guile to get involved as well.
We can also get wholesalers, materials and secure large distribution channels.
” 

“Wow! The Guile’s territory is a place you can sell your goods even better than in the royal palace.
Mifa has caught a really good husband.
I’m a bit worried since I said something selfish before, but It was a really good decision my child made.
“

“Truly, Luke-san is very intelligent and has a lot of consideration for the people around him, which is good.
The next time the bards appear in the royal palace, a little punishment is needed.”

“Hmm, I’m annoyed by the bards, but they weren’t telling a lie….it was slightly exaggerated, but it’s mostly true…”

“♪ Oh, Iris’s liking for the master is getting amazing.
And Mifa, who saw the pink color of magic that expresses Iris favor is in a complicated state of mind.
“

　When I heard Navi’s words, I looked at Mifa, but she was looking at Erica and Iris with a slightly tight expression.