That Time a Shut-in for 300 Years Continued to Make Antiques , but All of It Turned out to Be Cheat-Level Magic Tools - Chapter 36

After deciding to have Alecto make the magic bag, I visited the Furenzu Commerce Guild a few days later.

“Ah, welcome! Hey, Bruto! Prepare some tea!”

“Ehh? I’m not the errand guy, am I?”

“Shut up! You can’t even tell good magic tools from bad ones, and you’re talking back? Make it quick!”

“Guh, okay, fine.”

It seems that Mr. Furenzu’s son, Bruto, is still being pushed hard because of my business. However, his name is Bruto? I never knew that before.

“Ah, about that magic bag, it’s still incredibly popular. We get inquiries every day asking when they’ll be in stock.”

“What! That much? Hmm…”

Perhaps I underestimated this? I didn’t expect it to be that popular.

“Is something the matter?”

Noticing my expression, Mr. Furenzu kindly asked.

I hesitated, but decided it might be best to discuss it. If it seems too tough, I’ll handle it myself.

So, I mentioned that I want to change the maker from the next batch, of course under my supervision.

However, I added that I would like a bit more leeway on the delivery schedule. Alecto has been drilling the spell formulas into Mei since this morning and plans to have her learn them in three days, but since we plan to procure materials locally, we need more time.

“Ha ha, is that so? Of course, that’s no problem.”

“What! Really? Are you sure?”

“Yes. Technically, the contract was fulfilled with the last batch we received.”

Indeed, the last contract was only for three magic bags.

“But I’m relieved. If I needed them by tomorrow, Alecto wouldn’t be able to manage.”

“No, no! We wouldn’t ask for such an impossibility! If it’s such a quality item, even a six-month wait would be considered quick!”

Six months? They would wait that long? No, that can’t be right. He must be joking.

“And since it’s such a fine magic bag, it being time-consuming might even make it seem rarer. I just wanted to let you know that it’s very popular, so don’t worry about it.”

“Um, right. But let’s try to speed it up. Try to have it ready within seven days.”

“No, no! You really don’t need to rush that much! Honestly, we’re prepared to wait even half a year!”

Hmm, so he was serious about half a year. I must have caused him concern unnecessarily. Well then, I’ll have to push Alecto even if it means kicking him into gear.

“By the way, I heard some adventurers talking this morning; did something happen at the Adventurer’s Guild?”

“Hmm? Is that story already out? Well, actually,”

I told Mr. Furenzu about the incident at the Adventurer’s Guild yesterday. Meanwhile, Bruto came over and placed the tea down. Just placing it down got him scolded by his father to brew it properly, but he seemed interested as the conversation continued.

“Interesting… But, are you sure you’re okay, doing that with the Adventurer’s Guild?”

“But, are you sure, Mr. Edson? The Magic Guild could get into trouble if handled poorly!”

“Hmm, I think I can handle it, but does the Adventurer’s Guild have that much influence?”

“Yes. They even handle all the magic tool regulations now.”

“Mmm, that’s the issue then. I would like to get those regulations back to the Magic Guild.”

“That’s impossible, you know. Starting fights without caring about the surroundings is why kids get hurt!”

“Keep your unnecessary comments to yourself! Just go back to your work!”

Mr. Furenzu has no mercy. Holding his head and muttering, Bruto went back to work.

“Phew, however, it might be quite difficult to get the magic tool regulations back from the Adventurer’s Guild. The Magic Guild once lost their oversight due to a mishap with a magic tool malfunction.”

“Oh, a malfunction? What’s that about?”

“Eh? You don’t know? It happened four years ago. Several magic tools approved under the Magic Guild’s watch went berserk simultaneously. It caused a huge uproar. Although there were no fatalities, over a hundred were injured, and there was significant damage to buildings and items. The investigation revealed it was due to a management error by the Magic Guild.”

So that’s why the oversight shifted to the Adventurer’s Guild…

“Was there any issue with the Magic Guild’s management before that incident?”

“Not at all. Honestly, the quality of magic tools was even better back then. There were many who questioned it at the time…”

This revelation about the Magic Guild’s past adds a layer of complexity to the current situation with the Adventurer’s Guild.

Hmm, either way, if it was four years ago, it seems rather late now, but I should still keep it in mind.

“By the way, Edson-dono. About the matter of the magical tools… have you ever thought about launching a brand?”

“Brand?”

I instinctively asked back. I don’t know much about brands.

“Is there something special about creating a brand?”

“Yes. Generally, to sell magical tools, you need permission from the Adventurer’s Guild. However, the only exception is branding. If you launch your own brand, you don’t need permission from the Adventurer’s Guild.”

What… I didn’t know such a method existed. I thought the technical and legal aspects hadn’t changed much over time, but there were still unknown regulations in the business side.

“But if such a system exists, why doesn’t everyone brand their products?”

“There are significant risks involved. Under the management of the Adventurer’s Guild, they take responsibility, but if you launch a brand, all responsibility naturally falls on the brand itself…”

I see… Having the huge organization of the Adventurer’s Guild backing you is different from launching a brand on your own in terms of peace of mind.

“Also, in terms of sales, there’s definitely a power difference, and securing sales channels becomes difficult. Many people feel more secure with the Adventurer’s Guild.”

I see, so the Adventurer’s Guild itself is like a huge brand.

“It’s surprising that the guild has grown so large. However, the idea of branding itself sounds interesting.”

“Yes. I suggested it because it’s you, Edson-dono. I would like to help as well.”

“Help?”

“Yes. If you launch a brand, I’ll support you fully. I think we can be of help in terms of sales channels.”

So, after I launch the brand, Furenzu Commerce Guild would handle the magical tools we make.

“Also, the client I introduced, Lord Roht, might become a customer of the branded magical tools. And as I mentioned before, there are those who have some dissatisfaction with the Adventurer’s Guild. We will do our best to appeal to them too!”

Furenzu made this declaration with a confident thump on his chest. This seemed like a strong backing indeed.

“But, is that okay? Won’t you be targeted by the Adventurer’s Guild?”

“No problem. The reason I have been able to continue in business is because of the magical tools you created, Edson-dono. We’ll definitely make a profit this time too, and honestly, I believe that partnering with you will bring even greater profits.”

He said, raising his finger and smirking, perhaps trying not to worry me.

Furenzu is a trustworthy partner. His son may have his immature aspects, but in terms of business, Furenzu is reliable. He is a perfect partner.

“Understood. Let’s go ahead and launch the brand. But I’m not familiar with this sort of thing.”

“That’s fine. I’ll gather the necessary documents and teach you how to fill them out. I’ll contact you once everything is ready.”

Thus, the decision to launch the brand was made. After finalizing the talks, I received the remainder of the payment for the magic bag and then left Furenzu Commerce Guild.

“Hey you! You’re the kid from the magic guild, right?”

“…What’s this all of a sudden?”

“Heh, seems like there’s no strong maid around here. Maybe you could keep me company?”

“I refuse.”

On my way to the magic guild, I was harassed by some strange folks. I tried to ignore them, but…

“Hey, don’t think you can get away. If you don’t want to get stabbed, just come along.”

So, a man who moved behind me pressed a knife against my back. It seemed he would stab if I resisted.

“Is that so. Then do as you like.”

“What? You think I won’t do it?”

“I don’t know. But if you’re going to that extent, you must be prepared to face the consequences, right?”

“Hey! Just beat him up but not to the point he can’t move!”

“Heh, what a fool.”

The front man was getting hyped up on his own, but it’s unlikely he’d say such things without a plan.

“Here we go!”

I heard the thug’s voice. Of course, I wasn’t injured.

“…What?”

“Hey, what are you doing!”

“I stabbed him, but the blade…!”

“Of course, you fool. The clothes I wear are themselves protective armor. No knife like that could ever penetrate!”

“Aaargh!”

I knocked one unconscious with an electric baton. Looking forward, the man who pulled out his sword was already desperate.

“And there!”

As he swung his sword at me, he was easily taken down by my electric baton. What were they even thinking? For now, I left him conscious enough to talk.

“Hey, why did you attack me?”

“Heh, word has it there’s a naive rich kid wandering around. So, we attacked.”

So it was for money. I checked with a magical tool, but he didn’t seem to be lying.

Still, it’s strange how such rumors spread.

Just as I was considering what to do with these two, guards attracted by the commotion arrived and asked about the situation. I explained everything as it happened, and they said they would handle these wrongdoers.

Phew, that was an odd waste of time. Now, I should head to the magic guild.