Episode 469 To France

After talking with Montagnier at the METI government building, I returned to Shibushi City. After bringing the shadow puppets out of the shadows, Elmore headed for the underground training hall. This was to practice aerial maneuvers.

　I head for the cafeteria. In the cafeteria, several Battalion members were eating.

'Dr. Grimm, I saw that you have more magic weapons made of vermillion steel among the weapons you lend out, can I borrow those as well?

'Yes, but only at the D level and above. You won't need it in the lower levels of intermediate dungeons."

Thank you."

　The Green Museum's archives are becoming more extensive, and members of the Battalion are increasingly examining the materials. It is becoming difficult for Toshizo to run the cafeteria by himself. I still think we should add two more butler shadow puppets.

When will you resume training in Nankuru-ryu karate?"

　I had been teaching the basics of Nancl Karate once a week to those who wanted to learn it, but had to stop due to an expedition to a blocked dungeon.

I'll resume this week. But I'm going to France for the winter, so I'll have someone take over for me during that time."

If that's the case, I prefer Nezu-senpai."

　Nezu had graduated from the basics and was now at the stage of applying kata to actual combat.

Okay, I'll ask Nezu."

　After eating dinner and taking a shower, I went back to my room and worked out for two seconds with the "Spirit Training Method. Then I fell asleep as if I had fainted.

　When I wake up in the morning, my head feels clear.

Your meal is ready, Mr. Grimm.

　Toshizo called out to him. After getting off the bed, he changed and went to the dining room. Kongoji was preparing breakfast.

Good morning."

Good morning. Yes, I'm thinking of adding a couple more butler shadow puppets, and I wonder if I could ask you to train them?"

　Hearing this, Kongoji nodded.

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I too was thinking that Toshizo alone would not be enough help. I accept your offer."

I'm sorry to give you a hard time. This job will be charged separately from the butler's work."

I would like to have another butler shadow puppet made for me, and I will pay you for it. I will pay you well for it."

　I understood how Kongoji felt, so I agreed.

The Butler Shadow Puppet shall be my reward for this job."

Oh, no, that's too high a price to pay."

　I cowered my shoulders. I have yet to sell my butler shadow puppet, so I have no idea what the market price is. I just know that Kongoji's work is worth it.

　Only Kongoji has the expertise to teach shadow puppets to do the work of a butler. Its value is considerable.

　Komugi, a cat-shaped shadow puppet, came into the cafeteria. When Komugi sees me, he comes up to me and jumps onto my lap. When I pat his back and head, he looks satisfied.

　In this way, I can see why they are becoming popular as pets in France. I asked for a convenient date and decided to gather Arisa and Ami to discuss the branding of shadow puppets. I also ask them to help me create a butler shadow puppet.

　The next day, Alisa and the others and Ami gathered in the workroom of the Green Pavilion. After first fabricating three butler shadow puppets, the discussion began.

I was wondering, "Dr. Grimm, you said you wanted to talk to me about the Shadow Puppets.

　Amane asked. I explain what Montagnier told me.

"Wow, you have plans to brand shadow puppets in France?"

I thought about it. So, I was thinking, "Well, how about the fact that Japan is the birthplace of the Shadow Puppet brand, but we don't have a Shadow Puppet brand?"

　Ami turns to me.

Is Dr. Grimm thinking about starting a company to sell Shadow Puppets?"

Well, that's the way it is. However, our main business is as adventurers and students. We can't just devote ourselves to that company, so we have to hire people to run the company.

　I said I was open to the idea of Ami running the company in the future.

What about the employees of that company?"

　Alisa asked.

There are people who have a talent for life magic but are not suited to be adventurers because of their personalities. We are thinking of gathering such people and turning them into employees."

　When asked by Alisa and others, she said that there are such students at the university. It is not surprising that many of them do not want to fight with demons because they are afraid of them.

　It is the same for attack wizards and magic-armor wizards. These people pretend that they had no magical talent and do ordinary jobs. I have always thought it was a waste.

I think we need people who are not only wizards for life, but also people with artistic talent."

　Alisa told me and I nodded. I know that all too well.

We need people like that, too. Let's talk to some art school professors.

　There is no art or art college in Shibusi City, but there is an art college in a nearby town.

　The season was winter and an invitation arrived from France. It seems Montagnier remembered our appointment. I, Arisa, and Ami were flying to France. I had always said I would go to France, so I decided to take Ami with me, which inevitably meant that Alisa would go with me.

　Montagnier and his students met us at the airport in France.

Welcome to France.

　Montagnier gives me a hug. I introduce Alisa as my fiancée and Ami as my apprentice.

　Ami is scurrying around inside the airport. There was something noisy in the airport.

The police are moving all over the place. What's going on?"

'It seems that an injury has occurred in the departure hall of the airport. The police will catch it right away."

　So saying, Montagnier led the way to the parking lot. On the way there, a scream was heard. Montagnier's apprentice shouted something and pointed. I looked in that direction and saw a large man running toward us.

　The man looked around for an escape route and began to run, targeting us, who were smaller than the Frenchmen. He was shouting loudly and waving his arms around.

Dr. Grimm!"

　Montagnier told him to run away because it was dangerous. As he approached, he saw that the man was nearly two meters tall and solidly built.

'Dr. Grimm, it's huge. I'll get Sebas out."

　Ami looks worried. If I put Sebas, a War Bear-type shadow puppet, out at the airport, there would be an uproar. I stopped Ami and asked Arisa to stop her with her Mohawk.

　Mohawk is a cat-shaped shadow puppet weighing only about 20 kilograms. The Mohawk ran and slammed into the man's stomach.