Chapter 9: Commercial success begins with a good idea.

After the conversation between Naku and me, our engagement was made public. One of the priestesses who accompanied Naku received orders from her to inform the rest of her followers about me and about the idea of informing the kingdom.

As for her lodging, a house was built close to mine with an amazing speed.

After that, playing and dating Naku became part of my life. My fame among the villagers increased even more, but not close the veneration they felt towards my fiancee... towards Naku.

I must say, being with Naku is extremely fun. We share a lot of tastes and we both have a big curiosity, but when we are together our minds work in a strange way and we do silly things only crazy people would do.

Like when we tried to break the record of cliff jumping to the river, and as when we stole some honey from a honeycomb of giant red bees and they chased us.

Also,I must also recognize something... Naku is much stronger than me.

Not in physical power, in fact, strangely enough, despite being the oracle of Nagur her physical strength is similar to that of a human being. However, her golden eye allows her to see the flow of all attacks against her, whether short or long distance. In addition, her fencing surpasses father’s and mother’s, as so the rest of the Naga. You could say that, if I am a genius, she is a super genius.

But they are not things that I dislike, on the contrary, the more I know Naku the more I like her.

However, nobody knew due to Naku coming to live here, but I already created a technological revolution at that time.

In fact, it wasn’t until my grandmother realized, that the gears started to move.

It all started one day when my grandparents visited my house:

"Even so, it’s strange that an oracle of Nagur was born. It did not happen even when a plague broke out in the east 200 years ago, it means that something worse is coming." (Grandmother)

"Do not say such things, mother. I feel worried about the future of Aruh, who is her fiancé. Things may change and blessings may come instead of a catastrophe." (Mura)

"That's too good to be true. Although I do not think we have to worry about Aruh, no matter what obstacles he finds, he will solve them." (Grandmother)

"You’re right, he's smart enough and skilled for his age… And he will only grow better." (Mura)

"Mom, grandma, I've finished bathing." (Aruh)

The bathroom of the house is in a small wooden tub that is filled with an aqueduct that enters through a window. On the other side of the window, a family member helps heating water and adds water to the aqueduct.

In this case, grandpa is the one who helped me.

This method is quite impractical, there is not much problem thanks to the strength of a Naga, but other races must have problems with this method.

Perhaps I should implement a method of extraction of water by pressure and also a heater. I wonder what the best method will be.

When I finished taking a shower, it was someone else's turn, so I told mom and grandma.

"Thank you Aruh... Um? You smell very well, did your grandfather mix flowers with water?" (Grandmother)

"No, I used soap to wash me ... Oh, I forgot to show it to you!" (Aruh)

Silly me, I wanted to show them the soap since the first day but I had forgotten it so far. My mind has been very focused on Naku lately.

“This is what I used.” (Aruh)

Mom and grandma took a piece of soap each and looked at it with curiosity.

“What is this? It feels sticky when touched." (Mura)

The bar Mom had taken was a bit wet and was generating foam.

"Not to mention how good it smells. Is it some kind of flower paste?" (Grandmother)

"No, it's soap. It serves to clean by wetting it and rubbing it in the body, it should also serve with the clothes." (Aruh)

"Oh, that sounds pretty good. Do you mind if mom and grandma use it?" (Mura)

“Sure, I'll give those to you. (Aruh)

Intrigued by the new product, mom and grandma took a shower each to use it. When it was grandfather's turn to bathe, his reaction was quite similar to theirs… Also was dad’s later that day.. It seems that soap is the most innovative thing they have seen in their lives ... I will also make one special for the dishes.

Two days after presenting the soap to my family, several people began to come with the intention of buying it. Due that the village is small, making enough soap for all the villagers is no problem. As for the time invested in its manufacture, I used the time between morning training and the dating hours with Naku.

"Greetings, young Aruh, oracle Nakureshta. May I take some of your time?" (?)

When Naku and I went to the forest, a person called us. It was Dr. Spencer Lakestream, the elf doctor of the village.

"I am surprised at your alchemical ability, young Aruh, you are a genius among geniuses!" (Spencer)

"True, plus he has a lot of potential in other areas." (Naku)

I should tell them that it was not me who invented the soap but brought it from another world... But that would be to reveal my identity as a reincarnated person.

"The mix is pretty simple, so I do not think it's that great." (Aruh)

"Do not be modest. It's good to take credit for personal achievements." (Spencer)

"Yes, I also remember that you said that the preparation was dangerous. It takes skill to achieve success under such conditions." (Naku)

"Okay, I understand, and what can I do for you, Doctor Spencer?" (Aruh)

Shame makes me change the subject as soon as possible.

"About that, you see ... Among the elves there is a formula for the soap but it is quite difficult to produce since the algae we use to manufacture it only grows in some lakes in the west of Eralgia, on its border with Maputtu. In addition, it does not even come close to the amount of foam that this version of the soap can produce ... "(Spencer)

Wow, so there are already naturist versions of soap in this world.

"For these reasons I would like to ask you two questions... Is it possible to produce it in large quantities? And, could you share your recipe?" Obviously you will be compensated for it." (Spencer)

Wow! A bargain offer! It is not that I look for monetary wealth, the Naga are not so ambitious in that part, but to obtain some funds before traveling outside of the mountains of Tulser is something important. In addition, I could also ask for some extra rewards that are not money.

"It can be produced in large quantities, and there are other methods other than the one I used in its manufacture. And as for sharing the recipe, can I specify the reward?" (Aruh)

"Of course, I also offer 50 gold eralgic coins as extra to your order. What are your terms?" (Spencer)

F-fifty ?! That's lots of money! Currency conversions in Eralgia are:

Poor metal = Lower value coin.

Low bronze = 100 coins of poor metal.

Bronze = 50 low bronze coins.

Silver = 2 bronze coins.

Gem coin = 5 silver coins.

Eralgic Gold= 10 Coins of gem.

Having wheat as an example (which is imported to the mountains of Tulser) a bag with one kilogram costs 15 coins of low bronze. That speaks of the value of the payment.

"What I want is knowledge.I would like to get magic books and alchemical recipes, as well some of herbal medicine and any other related subject... If possible, I would like you to teach me." (Aruh)

"Uhm, well, there's no problem for me ... Unfortunately, I need to inform you that you need talent for magic and that there are many recipes where you have to use healing spells to create them. I heard your intentions were to become a blacksmith... Have you regretted it? " (Spencer)

"No, I still have the intention of being a blacksmith, but I also seek other knowledges. It does not matter if I do not have the necessary magical ability, knowledge it´s strenght... I promised someone that I would be strong." (Aruh)

A few tears came from Dr. Spencer, who seemed to have been touched by my words.

"What a beautiful philosophy, a fervent spirit and hungry for wisdom, I will gladly teach you what I know about magic and alchemy." (Spencer)

The doctor wiped his eyes and offered me his hand to seal the deal.

"Thank you, Dr. Spencer" (Aruh)

For my part, by sharing the soap recipe, I hope it will become popular and distributed in the kingdom. Better hygiene, better lifestyle.

As I looked at Naku again, I noticed that she was looking at me silently with reddened cheeks and an expression of happiness.

If you look at me with such a cute expression as that, I will blush too, Naku.